TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Amanda Balzer
Policy and Planning Manager
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.
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?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:
N/A
* 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.
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?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 Commi...
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