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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the planning and implementation of the Black Butte Reservoir Infrastructure Enhancement Project
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Financial Impact:
The only anticipated costs to the County at this time are for minimal staff hours and local travel to meetings.
Background Information:
A coalition of Water Districts, Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s, Flood Agencies and Counties have an interest in a potential increase in capacity at Black Butte Reservoir. A capacity increase would benefit water supply, groundwater levels, flood control and recreational activities in Colusa, Glenn and Tehama Counties. The Dam is located in Tehama County. It is uncertain if a project exists at this stage so the MOU is non-binding and is initially intended to gather information, leverage relationships with Tribal, State and Federal agencies/representatives and to study feasibility. The MOU does formalize the coalitions with intent to pursue a project if found viable.