HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-21 - Resolution No. 14-15 RESOLUTION NO. 14-15
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 1, THE WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY
AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2014
WHEREAS, California is in a severe, multi-year drought and faces a growing list of
challenges associated with aging infrastructure, climate change,
population growth and other factors; and
WHEREAS, water managers and top leaders including Governor Jerry Brown agree
that we need a comprehensive, statewide water plan to create a more
resilient water system to meet the co-equal goals of improved water
supply reliability and ecosystem health; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has approved and Governor Brown has signed the Water
Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Act of 2014, which will appear as
Proposition 1 on the November 4, 2014 ballot and provide much needed
funding to advance a statewide comprehensive water plan to enhance the
state's water future; and
WHEREAS, if approved by voters, the measure would provide $7.545 billion in bond
funding for new surface and groundwater storage projects, regional water
reliability, sustainable groundwater management and cleanup, water
recycling, water conservation, watershed protection and safe drinking
water, particularly for disadvantaged communities, and other programs
the Association of California Water Agencies and its members have long
advocated as part of a statewide comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, ACWA's Board of Directors voted unanimously to formally support
Proposition 1 in a special meeting on August 19, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Yorba Linda
Water District does hereby formally support Proposition 1, the Water Quality, Supply
and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 on the November 2014 ballot.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21St day of October 2014, by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors Beverage, Collett, Hawkins, Kiley and Melton
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Ro ert R. Kiley, President
Yorba Linda Water District
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ATTEST:
Marc Marcantonio, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District vv.,
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
Arthur G. Kidman, Esq.
Kidman Law LLP
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