FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

 

 

ITEM:

ACTION ITEM

 

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 ______________.

CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

 

SUMMARY: Monterey One Water is planning to celebrate the expansion of Pure Water Monterey on October 2, 2025. They are requesting sponsorships to help with the cost of hosting the event. The District has been a long-time partner in Pure Water Monterey and has previously participated in the various celebration activities. M1W provided a flyer with the various sponsorship opportunities, included as Exhibit 2-A, for consideration by the various partners and companies who have assisted in the expansion project. District staff recommends the Title 22 Sponsorship Level ($10,000) for the event. The Pure Water Monterey project has highlighted the importance of reusing the areas limited water resources to create a water resilient supply for our local communities.

 

RECOMMENDATION: District staff proposes that the Finance and Administration Committee recommend a $10,000 sponsorship level for the Pure Water Monterey Expansion event on October 2, 2025, to be approved by the Board. 

 

BACKGROUND: The Pure Water Monterey Expansion celebration event will take place on Thursday, October 2nd. There will also be a public Open House on Saturday, October 4th. District Staff will 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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