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CC - (1) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City to Enter into an Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Transfer of Measure W Safe Clean Water Funds for Two Regional Infrastructure Projects: Mesmer Low Flow Diversion Project and Washington Boulevard Stormwater Diversion Project; and (2) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Approval of Related Budget Amendments.
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Meeting Date: November 9, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Kim Braun/PW
Phone Number: 310-253-6421
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/04/2020)
Department Approval: Charles Herbertson, PW Director/City Engineer (10/29/2020)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the transfer of Measure W Safe Clean Water Funds for two regional infrastructure projects: Mesmer Low Flow Diversion Project and Washington Boulevard Stormwater Diversion Project; and (2) approve related budget amendments (requires a four-fifths vote).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In November 2018, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W, Los Angeles County's Safe Clean Water Program (the "Program") to improve water quality, increase local water supply, and enhance communities. The Program provides local dedicated funding to increase local water supply, improve water quality, and protect public health.
Developed in collaboration with public health, environmental groups, cities, businesses, and labor and community-based organizations, the Program will update community stormwater systems to capture more of the billions of gallons of rainwater lost to the ocean ...
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