City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: August 6, 2024
From: Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Submitted by: Lissette Melendez, Project Engineer
Subject
Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP81 with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Measure W Funds
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Transfer Agreement between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, in substantially the same form as submitted, to receive Annual Safe, Clean Water Program Funds (Measure W), for a 4-year term.
Background
Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP) Overview
In November 2018, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W, the Safe, Clean Water Program. This initiative aims to enhance our local water supply, improve water quality, and safeguard public health. Additionally, the SCWP assists municipalities in meeting the requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit.
Revenue Distribution
According to Section 16.04.A.2 of the Flood Control District Code, 40% of annual SCWP tax revenues will be allocated to municipalities within the District. The distribution will be proportional to the amount of revenue collected in each municipality. Furthermore, Section 16.05.A.1 mandates that municipalities must establish a Transfer Agreement with the District before receiving SCWP funds.
Transfer Agreement Details
The proposed Transfer Agreement, set to expire at the end of the 2027-28 Fiscal Year, ensures that SCWP payments will continue annually. These payments will be based on actual revenue collection timing by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the Transfer Agreement as to form.
Fiscal Impact
Entering into this Transfer Agreement will result in an estimated $925,000 in revenue to the General Fund, which will be allocated annually through the budget process to the Public Works and Health Departments.
Attachments
1. Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP81