ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
8.	CONSIDER AUTHORIZING MONTEREY BAY ANALYTICAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE LABORATORY SUPPORT FOR WATERMASTER WATER QUALITY MONITORING
Meeting Date:		July 10, 2018	Budgeted:	No
From:		David J. Stoldt	Program/	Water Supply Projects
		General Manager	Line Item:	N/A
Prepared By:		Jonathan Lear	Cost Estimate:	$10,000
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on July 10, 2018 and recommended _______________.
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378.

SUMMARY: Staff proposes to use Monterey Bay Analytical Services (MBAS) to complete water quality analysis in support of the Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster (Watermaster). The District currently has a business relationship with MBAS and is billed on a net 30 following completion of laboratory analysis.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board authorize the General Manager to spend up to $10,000 to complete laboratory analysis related to the Watermaster in WY 2019.

BACKGROUND: The District provides water quality monitoring and data management support to the Watermaster to meet the requirements outlined in the Seaside Groundwater Basin Monitoring and Management Plan. The Plan is a requirement outlined in the 2007 Adjudication Decision. The Monitoring and Management plan was adopted by the Monterey County Superior Court in 2008 and outlines a series of monitor and production wells to be sampled each water year. The District has a contract with the Watermaster to carry out this work on their behalf. District staff uses MBAS to complete the laboratory analysis for the sampling required by the Plan.

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