ITEM:		ACTION ITEM
16.	APPROVE WATER PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PURE WATER MONTEREY PROJECT
Meeting Date:			September 19, 2016	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			David J. Stoldt	Program/
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	N/A
Prepared By:			David J. Stoldt	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: At its January 14, 2016 Special Joint Meeting with the board of the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA), the District board approved 6-0 (Director Potter absent) the form of Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) between the District, California-American Water, and Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency for the Pure Water Monterey Project. At the time of approval, minor changes to Section 7 and the addition of Exhibit B (insurance provisions) were expected. As a result of hearings and testimony at the California Public Utilities Commission, the final WPA attached hereto as Exhibit 16-A was recommended for approval by the Commission. It reflects the final text of the insurance exhibit, as well as additional changes to Section 16 as shown in Exhibit 16-B hereto.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The General Manager recommends the Board approve the revised Water Purchase Agreement between the District, California-American Water, and Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency for the Pure Water Monterey Project.

EXHIBITS

16-A Final Water Purchase Agreement approved by CPUC

16-B Summary of changes to Section 16 of WPA

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