City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: September 17, 2024
From: Freddie Agyin, Director of Health and Environmental Control Department: Health and Environmental Control
Submitted by: Veronica Petrosyan, Deputy Director of Health and Environmental Control
Subject
Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP81 with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District) for Safe, Clean Water Program Funds (Measure W)
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Transfer Agreement between the City of Vernon and the District, in substantially the same form as submitted, to receive Measure W funds for a 4-year term.
Background
In November 2018, the Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W, the Safe, Clean Water Program. This initiative aims to enhance 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. According to Section 16.04.A.2 of the 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.
On August 6, 2024, the City Council approved to execute Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP81 between the City of Vernon and the District to receive annual Safe, Clean Water Program funds (Measure W) for a 4-year term (Attachment 2). Subsequent to the approval, the City received a revised agreement from the District which added Section VII - Execution of Agreement to outline the signature requirements. The updated version of the agreement must be executed by the City to receive SCWP funds.
The updated Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP81 has been reviewed and approved as-to-form by the City Attorney’s Office.
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. Updated Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP81
2. August 6, 2024 Agenda Report