ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
2.	CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE MONTEREY ONE WATER PURE WATER MONTEREY EXPANSION CELEBRATION EVENT
Meeting Date:			August 11, 2025	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			Mike McCullough,	Program/	N/A
			Asst. General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			Mike McCullough	Cost Estimate:	$10,000
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Finance and Administration Committee reviewed this item on August 11, 2025, and recommended approval by a vote of 3 -0.
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

SUMMARY: Monterey One Water (M1W) is planning to celebrate the expansion of Pure Water Monterey (PWM) on October 2, 2025. They are requesting sponsorships to help with the cost of hosting the events. Monterey One Water has reached out to a variety of consultants and project partners to help support these events. A breakdown of the proposed expenses is listed below:

· October 2^nd, Ribbon Cutting - $65,500

· October 4^th, Open House - $20,750

· October 7^th, Staff Appreciation Lunch - $8,500

Three-day Total - $94,750

The District has been a long-time partner in PWM and has previously participated in the other PWM celebration activities. M1W provided a recommend various sponsorship opportunities, included as Exhibit 2-A. District Staff recommend the “Title 22” Sponsorship Level ($10,000) for the event. The PWM project has highlighted the importance of reusing the areas limited water resources to create a water resilient supply for our local communities. Important milestones such as these should be celebrated to recognize the time and effort it took to develop, design, construct, and finally operate facilities to help develop robust water supplies for our area.

RECOMMENDATION: The Finance and Administration Committee recommends a $10,000 sponsorship level for the Pure Water Monterey Expansion event on October 2, 2025, pending Board approval.

BACKGROUND: The Pure Water Monterey Expansion celebration event will take place on Thursday, October 2^nd. There will also be a public Open House on Saturday, October 4^th. A luncheon for those staff members who have contributed to the expansion efforts will also occur on October 7th. District Staff is expected to assist M1W in the logistics for the Open House and any other hospitality needs related to hosting out-of-town guests.

EXHIBIT

2-A Monterey One Water Sponsorship Form

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