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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer to sign Memorandum of Understanding 8221 between County of El Dorado and El Dorado County Water Agency in the amount of $125,000 effective upon execution through December 30, 2025; and
2) Delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer to approve and execute any amendments, excluding term extensions and increases to the amount, contingent on approval from County Counsel.
FUNDING: County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program grant funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Senate Bill 552 Requirements for Counties
Under Senate Bill 552, passed and signed in September 2021, State and local governments will share the responsibility in preparing for and acting in the case of a water shortage event. The bill outlines the new requirements for small water suppliers, county governments, State of California Department Water Resources (DWR), and the State Water Resources Control Board to implement more proactive drought planning and be better prepared for future water shortage events or dry years.
Through SB 552, the California State Legislature identified counties as the best-suited government entity to provide the needed leadership to improve water resilience for state small water systems and domestic wells. Accordingly, each county, per SB 552, is required to:
1) Establish and convene a standing drought task force to facilitate drought and water shortage preparedness for state small water systems (serving 5 to 14 connections), domestic wells, and other privately supplied homes within the county’s jurisdiction.
2) Develop a plan demonstrating the potential drought and water shortage risk and proposed interim and long-term solutions for state small water systems and domestic wells within the county.
Status of SB 552 Implementation in El Dorado County
On February 22, 2022 (item 22-0202), the Board approved El Dorado County Water ...
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