Member Agency Administered Program (MAAP)
Expense Reimbursement Agreement
This Expense Reimbursement Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 6th, 2023, is made by Central Basin Municipal Water District (the District) and agreed upon by the District and the City of Signal Hill (the City).
Metropolitan Water District (Metropolitan) gives its member agencies, including the District, MAAP funds to complete water efficiency projects throughout its service area. Projects must fall under one of the following categories: documented water saving projects, non-documented water saving projects, projects in disadvantaged communities, and flex-funds. The funds are active for the duration of two consecutive fiscal years and do not roll over to the next funding period. The end of the current round of funding is on June 30th, 2024.
Following an internal application process, the District approved the City’s funding application and has awarded the City with up to $173,000 in MAAP funds for costs in connection with the Hillbrook Park renovation project.
Agreement:
The City will be reimbursed for applicable project costs up to $173,000 to renovate Hillbrook Park in Signal Hill to be more water efficient and eliminate wasteful water features. The key concepts for the redesign include adding drought-tolerant plants, removal of non-functional turf, removal of the pond and water features, addition of smart irrigation with bubblers and drip systems, added accessibility, and trail enhancements.
Reporting
City staff will provide to the District upon request, all documentation which includes invoices, plans, photos, updates, materials used, and all other information related to the project as may be required by the District and/or Metropolitan. The District and the City will have meetings on an as needed basis. Once complete, the City will provide the District with an estimate of the total annual water savings in connection with Hillbrook Park as a result of the renovation.
Project Completion
The project will begin shortly after funding is awarded and components of the project funded by this project must be completed by June 15, 2024.
Reimbursement:
The City will be reimbursed for all project costs within 6 months of the project completion date but the estimated time for reimbursement is sooner. This time frame allows for the invoices to get to Metropolitan and add a credit to the District’s account which may take a few months. Upon receipt of funds credited to the District from Metropolitan, the District shall provide reimbursement to the City for all project costs up to $173,000.
By signing below, the City understands that it is obligated to pay any funding amounts if the project goes unfulfilled by June 15, 2024.
This agreement is effective once signed by the District and the City and continues through June 30, 2024, or until an addendum is approved and implemented by the District and signed by the City, whichever comes first. Funding may not be applied retroactively. This funding authorization is effective only for the designated period or until a new authorization is received and approved by the District.
By signing, the District and the County agree to these terms.
Central Basin Municipal Water District
______________________________________________ December 6th, 2023 Authorizing Signature General Manager/Designee Date PARTICIPANT AGENCY : City of Signal Hill
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