HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-12 - Resolution No. 2019-05 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-05
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
SUPPORTING SB 669 (CABALLERO), THE SAFE DRINKING WATER TRUST
WHEREAS, the Association of California Water Agencies and the California Municipal
Utilities Association are sponsoring SB 669 (Caballero) to create the Safe
Drinking Water Trust (the Trust); and
WHEREAS, drinking water is essential to life and the lack of access to safe drinking
water in disadvantaged communities is a public health issue that the state
should address; and
WHEREAS, a funding solution for operation and maintenance and consolidation costs
is needed that can complement existing federal and state funding sources
for capital costs, and
WHEREAS, ACWA and CMUA have developed the Trust proposal to provide the
needed funding solution;
WHEREAS, SB 669 would create the Trust in the state Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the Trust would be funded with an infusion of General Fund dollars during
a state budget surplus year; and
WHEREAS, there is a record General Fund budget surplus for the 2019-20 fiscal year
and a portion could be used to fund the Trust's principal; and
WHEREAS, the net income from the Trust would provide the needed durable source of
funding; and
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WHEREAS, a statewide water tax on local water bills of approximately 3,000
community water systems would work against the common goal of
keeping water affordable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
Water District formally supports SB 669.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of March 2019 by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors Hall, Hawkins, Jones, Miller and Nederhood
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Brooke Jones, President
Yorba Linda Water District
ATTEST:
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
Andrew B. GagenAsq.
Kidman Gagen Lbw LLP
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