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Subject: consent agenda #4 and tie-in WCSD
From: paula levine <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Aug 23, 2022 3:34 pm
To: Trinidad City Clerk <[email protected]>
Task Order #3:
There is no compelling reason for a high tech upgrade to "make it more convenient" to access flow data at a price tag of $10- $20 K,especially considering Task Order #4.
Task Order #4:
PWA requests $11,800- $13,800 for obtaining a LSAA [Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement] from CDFW [Ca. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife]. Permit fees: $5,749 for CDFW plus unknown filing fee with CEQA. Total cost approaches $20,000 [PWA comments that further work costs may be incurred].
Think about this:
PWA states that the City has been "out of compliance" with permit approval of Luffenholtz use since the water plant has been in operation.
Good idea to abide by the law.
Better idea to know the parameters of Luffenholtz use according to State law years ago before perseverating in investing tens of thousands of City water funds and millions of dollars of State and Federal grants in using the creek.
It's too late now.
Better late than never, although it may open a can of worms if you decide to throw another $20 K down the Luffenholtz sinkhole.
I'm not happy with PWA as explained in numerous Public Opinion Comments in the past, which council members never responded to. It's been a one way street- citizens make comments ignored by councilors, councilors chit chat among themselves and vote.
Suggestion: If you pursue Luffenholtz permits, vet someone else to do the job.
Respectfully,
Regarding the tie-in with WCSD, 40 years is too long for this agreement. There's a fair chance the City will tie-in to HBMWD within the next # of years, depending on the weather and the above mentioned permit process. It will be costly. How does this possibility affect the proposed contract between the city and WCSD? I suggest you consult the city lawyer.
Paula
Mill Creek Lane water customer
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