TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Amanda Balzer |
Policy and Planning Manager |
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Public Works |
Chris Stenger |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Cascade Water Alliance Informational Briefing
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Cascade Water Alliance’s mission is to provide water supply to meet current and future needs of its members in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner through partnerships, water efficiency programs, acquiring, constructing, and managing water supply infrastructure, and fostering regional water planning.
The Cascade Water Alliance Informational Briefing will cover the following:
• Cascade Overview
• Supply Contract Negotiations
• Next Steps
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Water System Plan, Utilities Strategic Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
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• Other Key Facts:
The City of Redmond along with the Cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland and Tukwila, and the Sammamish Plateau Water and Skyway Water & Sewer District joined in 1999 to form Cascade Water Alliance (CWA). CWA is a municipal corporation that provides a safe, clean, reliable water supply to its 380,000 residences and more than 20,000 businesses. City of Redmond purchases approximately 60% of its drinking water from CWA. The other 40% is produced from the City’s five municipal supply wells. Membership in CWA ensures long-term water supply for Redmond customers.
Redmond is an active member of CWA.
• Mayor Birney serves on the Board and Chairs the Public Affairs Committee.
• Councilmember Nuevacamina serves as an alternate on the Board.
• Staff serve on CWA staff committees and attend the Resource Management Committee, Public Affairs Committee, and the Finance Management Committee.
OUTCOMES:
Receive information on Cascade Water Alliance partnership and status of water supply contract negotiations.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
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• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
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Budget Priority:
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Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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8/16/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
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Time Constraints:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Cascade Water Alliance Presentation
Attachment B: Water Supply Contract Overview