ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

1.

CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS TO PAY 2005 ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES  DUES

 

Meeting Date:

December 27, 2004

Budgeted: 

Yes

 

From:

David A. Berger,

Program/

Services & Supplies/

 

General Manager

Line Item:            Membership Dues

 

Prepared By:

 

Rick Dickhaut

Cost Estimate:

$2,975

General Counsel Approval:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  N/A

CEQA Compliance:  N/A

 

SUMMARY:  The District has been a member of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) for many years and benefits from a variety of services offered by the Association.  The District has received an invoice in the amount of $2,975 for 2005 dues.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  District staff recommends expenditure of budgeted funds in the amount of $2,975 for 2005 Association of California Water Agency dues. 

 

BACKGROUND:  The District has been a member of the ACWA for many years.  Dues are based on the District’s operation and maintenance expenditures as reported to the State Controller’s office.  As a member, the District benefits from a variety of programs and services including:

 

·        Low cost benefit and insurance plans

·        Unique access to key State and Federal officials, and networking opportunities at conferences and other programs

·        ACWA’s State and Federal legislative and regulatory efforts provide timely information, advance bills and issues of concern and halt potentially dangerous measures

·        ACWA’s communication efforts, which include an award winning Web site, timely publications and strategic media relations keep members informed and able to effectively react to key water issues

 

EXHIBITS

None

 

 

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