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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
APPROVING AN EMERGENCY WATER INTERTIE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY AT 3645 GRANT ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Mountain View (“City”) and the California Water Service Company (“Cal Water”) each own and operate independent potable water distribution systems to supply customers and residents within its distribution areas serving the Mountain View community and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, both agencies recognize the importance of maintaining a reliable and resilient water supply system to protect public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, both agencies have their own water supply and under usual and ordinary operating conditions, neither agency would purchase water from the other agency; and
WHEREAS, an emergency water intertie is a physical connection between separate water systems that enables temporary water supply transfers during emergencies, maintenance activities, or unplanned supply interruptions; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Water Intertie Agreement establishes the terms and conditions for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of an intertie facility between the City and Cal Water to enhance regional water reliability and mutual aid capacity; and
WHEREAS, Cal Water will fund the design and construction of the intertie facility, subject to City review and approval to ensure compliance with applicable standards, and both agencies will operate and maintain their respective facilities and pay the supplying agency for water used through the interconnection under the terms of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, establishing this emergency intertie supports regional water supply planning objectives, enhances system resilience, and promotes cooperation among local water agencies.
RESOLVED: that t he City Council of the City of Mountain View finds that the Emergency Water Intertie Agreement between the City of Mountain View and California Water Service Company is in the best interest of the City and supports regional water supply reliability ; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Mountain View approves the Emergency Water Intertie Agreement; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Mountain View authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute the Emergency Water Intertie Agreement between the City of Mountain View and California Water Service Company , and to execute all necessary documents to effectuate its purposes.
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