TO: Napa GSA Board of Directors
FROM: Brian Bordona - Interim Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Jamison Crosby - Natural Resources Conservation Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement No. 230312B with SCI Consulting Group
RECOMMENDATION
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Interim Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 230312B with SCI Consulting Group for an amount not to exceed $84,088 and for the term February 7, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in order to evaluate options and make recommendations for the establishment of fee, special tax or benefit assessment to fund implementation of Napa County's Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) and overall groundwater sustainability program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 31, 2022, the Napa Valley Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) was submitted to the Department of Water Resources (DWR). On February 8, 2022 staff made a report to the Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency (NCGSA) about options for funding implementation of the GSP with the recognition that while implementation grants would be sought, those grants would not be adequate to fully fund activities moving forward. Several options were presented and direction was provided to take action to further explore funding options and alternatives. Under Agreement No. 230312B, SCI Consulting Group will evaluate options and make recommendations for the establishment of fee, special tax or benefit assessment to fund implementation of the GSP and the County's comprehensive groundwater sustainability program. Depending on the outcome of the evaluation and recommendations, SCI will prepare a comprehensive Fee Report for the proposed programs and improvements to be funded.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Groundwater Special Revenue Fund - 272000
Is it Mandatory or Dis...
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