AGENDA - Water Replenishment District of Southern … External...Directors approve WRD’s 2017-18...

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Page 1 of 2 MEETING OF THE EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 4040 PARAMOUNT BLVD., LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90712 11:00 A.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018 AGENDA EACH ITEM ON THE AGENDA, NO MATTER HOW DESCRIBED, SHALL BE DEEMED TO INCLUDE ANY APPROPRIATE MOTION, WHETHER TO ADOPT A MINUTE MOTION, RESOLUTION, PAYMENT OF ANY BILL, APPROVAL OF ANY MATTER OR ACTION, OR ANY OTHER ACTION. ITEMS LISTED AS “FOR INFORMATION” MAY ALSO BE THE SUBJECT OF AN “ACTION” TAKEN BY THE BOARD OR A COMMITTEE AT THE SAME MEETING. 1. DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3 3. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Staff Recommendation: For discussion and possible action. 4. APPROVE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Staff Recommendation: The External Affairs Committee recommends the Board of Directors approve renewal of the 2017-18 annual membersip to the Southern California Water Commmittee in an amount not to exceed $5,000. 5. LIBERTY COMMUNITY PLAZA AND FREEDOM GARDEN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE Staff Recommendation: The External Affairs Committee receive and file the report. 6. APPROVE 2017-18 CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION Staff Recommendation: The External Affairs Committee recommends the Board of Directors approve WRD’s 2017-18 conference sponsorship participation to the American Groundwater Trust, Water Education for Latino Leaders, and Southwest Membrane Operator Association for a cumulative amount of $8,500. 7. FY 2018-19 CHAMBER DUES & REGIONAL SPONSORSHIP Staff Recommendation: For discussion and possible action. 8. FY 2018-19 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS BUDGET REVIEW Staff Recommendation: For discussion and possible action. 9. DEPARTMENT REPORT Staff Recommendation: The External Affairs Committee receive and file the report.

Transcript of AGENDA - Water Replenishment District of Southern … External...Directors approve WRD’s 2017-18...

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MEETING OF THE EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 4040 PARAMOUNT BLVD., LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90712

11:00 A.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018

AGENDA

EACH ITEM ON THE AGENDA, NO MATTER HOW DESCRIBED, SHALL BE DEEMED TO INCLUDE ANY APPROPRIATE MOTION, WHETHER TO ADOPT A MINUTE MOTION, RESOLUTION, PAYMENT OF ANY BILL, APPROVAL OF ANY MATTER OR ACTION, OR ANY OTHER ACTION. ITEMS LISTED AS “FOR INFORMATION” MAY ALSO BE THE SUBJECT OF AN “ACTION” TAKEN BY THE BOARD OR A COMMITTEE AT THE SAME MEETING.

1. DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM

2. PUBLIC COMMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3

3. LEGISLATIVE REPORT

Staff Recommendation: For discussion and possible action.

4. APPROVE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Staff Recommendation: The External Affairs Committee recommends the Board of Directors approve renewal of the 2017-18 annual membersip to the Southern California Water Commmittee in an amount not to exceed $5,000.

5. LIBERTY COMMUNITY PLAZA AND FREEDOM GARDEN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE

Staff Recommendation: The External Affairs Committee receive and file the report.

6. APPROVE 2017-18 CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

Staff Recommendation: The External Affairs Committee recommends the Board of Directors approve WRD’s 2017-18 conference sponsorship participation to the American Groundwater Trust, Water Education for Latino Leaders, and Southwest Membrane Operator Association for a cumulative amount of $8,500.

7. FY 2018-19 CHAMBER DUES & REGIONAL SPONSORSHIP

Staff Recommendation: For discussion and possible action.

8. FY 2018-19 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS BUDGET REVIEW

Staff Recommendation: For discussion and possible action.

9. DEPARTMENT REPORT

Staff Recommendation: The External Affairs Committee receive and file the report.

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10. DIRECTORS REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND FOLLOW-UP OF DIRECTIONS TO STAFF

11. ADJOURNMENT The External Affairs Committee will adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of March 12, 2018.

Agenda posted by Senior Administrative Specialist Sherri Brown on February 8, 2018. In compliance with ADA requirements, this document can be made available in alternative formats upon request.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance is needed to participate in the meeting, please contact the Manager of Internal Services at (562) 921-5521 for assistance to enable the District to make reasonable accommodations.

All public records relating to an agenda item on this agenda are available for public inspection at the time the record is distributed to all, or a majority of all, members of the Board. Such records shall be available at the District office located at 4040 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712.

Agendas and minutes are available at the District’s website, www.wrd.org.

EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES – If you challenge a District action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Manager of Internal Services at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the District office before the District’s final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record.

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MEMORANDUM

ITEM NO. 3

DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2018

TO: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

FROM: ROBB WHITAKER, GENERAL MANAGER

SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE REPORT

SUMMARY

Verbal reports on current legislation will be provided by Sacramento and Washington D.C. advocates. State Legislative Calendar 2018

JANUARY

Jan. 31 Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house in the odd- numbered year.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 16 Last day for bills to be introduced.

Feb. 19 Presidents’ Day.

MARCH

Mar. 22 Spring Recess begins upon adjournment.

Mar. 30 Cesar Chavez Day observed.

FISCAL IMPACT

None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

For discussion and possible action.

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MEMORANDUM

ITEM NO. 4

DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2018

TO: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

FROM: ROBB WHITAKER, GENERAL MANAGER

SUBJECT: APPROVE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

SUMMARY

The Southern California Water Committee (Coalition) is a non-profit, nonpartisan public education partnership dedicated to informing Southern Californians about our water needs and our state’s water resources. The District has been a basic member for the past several years at an annual rate of $850. Basic membership dues have increased to $1,000 annually. However, WRD received an invitation to upgrade its membership to the Patron Level for an annual amount of $5,000. (See Attachment A for additional details of membership levels).

FISCAL IMPACT

The FY 2017-18 budget has sufficient funding to provide for the increased membership amount.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

The External Affairs Committee recommends the Board of Directors approve renewal of the 2017-18 annual membership to the Southern California Water Committee in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Attachment: Membership Levels

FOUNDING MEMBER: $25,000 • All benefits of Basic Membership

• Two tables at the Annual Meeting & Dinner

• Primary Annual Meeting & Dinner recognition (verbal recognition, prominent logo

placement, brief speaking role)

• Full-page ad in the Annual Meeting & Dinner tribute book

• Complimentary invitations to all Quarterly Meetings with sponsorship recognition

• Complimentary invitations to all SCWC special events, workshops and programs

• Participation in all policy task forces

• Invitations to exclusive VIP receptions/events/policy briefings

• Four guest columns in the weekly E-Newsletter at the member’s discretion

• Prominent logo placement on SCWC website

• Promotional displays/booths at the Annual Meeting & Dinner and Quarterly Meetings

PREMIER MEMBER: $10,000 • All benefits of Basic Membership

• Two tables at the Annual Meeting & Dinner

• Annual Meeting & Dinner recognition (verbal recognition, prominent logo placement)

• Full-page ad in the Annual Meeting & Dinner tribute book

• Five seats at each Quarterly Meeting

• Five seats at all SCWC special events, workshops and programs

• Participation in select policy task forces

• Invitations to exclusive VIP receptions/events/policy briefings

• Two guest columns in the weekly E-Newsletter at the member’s discretion

• Prominent logo placement on SCWC website

• Promotional displays/booths at the Annual Meeting & Dinner and Quarterly Meetings

PATRON MEMBER: $5,000 • All benefits of Basic Membership

• One table at the Annual Meeting & Dinner

• Annual Meeting & Dinner recognition (verbal recognition, prominent logo placement)

• Quarter page ad in the Annual Meeting & Dinner tribute book

• Two seats at each Quarterly Meeting

• Two seats at all SCWC special events, workshops and programs

• Participation in select policy task forces

• Invitations to exclusive VIP receptions/events/policy briefings

• One guest column in the weekly E-newsletter at the member’s discretion

Annual Investment Structure

ADVISORY MEMBER: $2,500 • All benefits of Basic Membership

• Five seats at the Annual Meeting & Dinner

• Annual Meeting & Dinner recognition (verbal recognition)

• Recognition in the Annual Meeting & Dinner tribute book

• Two seats at each Quarterly Meeting

• Participation in select policy task forces

• Invitations to exclusive VIP receptions/events/policy briefings

BASIC MEMBERSHIP: Financial Levels Outlined Below • Discounted membership tickets to Annual Meeting & Dinner, Quarterly Meetings,

special events, workshops and programs

• Network with water industry leaders, key decision makers and elected officials

• Participation in select policy task forces

• Receive all SCWC public educational materials & policy briefings/analyses

• Access to SCWC legislation tracker

• Subscription to SCWC e-newsletter & breaking news/policy alerts

• Receive timely communications on important issues and headlines

• Counties $10,000*

• Business $1,000

• Cities $1,000

• Water Agencies $1,000

• Agriculture $1,000

• Nonprofit $1,000

• General Public/Individuals $500

• Board Member Emeritus $500

o As a Board Member Emeritus, long standing members are given the opportunity to remain engaged with SCWC. Attendance at board meetings is included and encouraged, however Emeritus Board Members do not have voting rights.

*Receive all “Premier Member” benefits

To join SCWC now, visit us online at www.socalwater.org or contact Julie Ackman at (714) 335-7500 or [email protected].

Annual Investment Structure

September 25, 2017 Robb Whitaker Water Replenishment District 4040 Paramount Blvd Lakewood, CA 90712 Dear Robb, We appreciate your long-standing participation as a member and value your service on the several task forces and committees that work together to make SCWC one of the most powerful voices in Southern California. SCWC is working to streamline their membership program and ask their most supportive organizations to consider becoming a Patron Member and investing $5,000 annually. Currently Water Replenishment District supports SCWC several times throughout the year by participating as a member, workshop sponsor, task force member and annual dinner sponsor. As a Patron Member, all of these benefits will be included and you will have the convenience of only processing one annual invoice. Please review the attached membership levels sheet for a complete list of benefits. Through measured advocacy, we seek to ensure healthy, reliable water supplies and are dedicated to advancing solutions. As a member of SCWC, you enjoy a diverse portfolio of benefits that provide the tools necessary to tackle California's critical and complex water issues. Spanning Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Kern and Imperial counties, SCWC's members include leaders from business, regional and local government, agricultural groups, labor unions, environmental organizations, water agencies, as well as the general public. Leading our organization is a respected Board of Trustees that includes water agency general managers, infrastructure, design and planning experts, elected officials and business leaders. This diversity allows SCWC to drive a comprehensive and authoritative dialogue to build a safe, reliable water future for California. As a member of SCWC, you currently enjoy the following benefits:

• NETWORK WITH KEY LEADERS AT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS: SCWC’s events and workshops attract a broad array of prominent water leaders from a cross-section of interest areas, providing members access to the networking opportunities they need to stay relevant and connected in California water. SCWC’s Annual Dinner attracts several hundred attendees each year making it “the water event” in Southern California. Specialized workshops provide informative briefings and an opportunity to network and showcase your organization’s mission. Popular annual workshops include stormwater management, urban water planning, and water use efficiency/drought.

• IMPACT STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL WATER POLICY: Our work is guided by issue-oriented Task Forces designated to analyze emerging policies, adopt policy positions, develop testimony and advocacy letters, and track emerging industry issues and trends. Current Task Forces include: Delta Issues, Legislative, Public Education, Strategic Planning, Stormwater, Urban Water Planning, Water Quality, Colorado River and the recently formed Water-Energy Efficiency.

• DRIVE LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY & ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS: SCWC has been the driving force behind successful and impactful advocacy campaigns supporting local supplies and stormwater, the Bay Delta Conservation Plan/Cal WaterFix, and water quality regulations among others.

• INTERFACE WITH STATEWIDE ELECTEDS & ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS: SCWC enjoys strong working relationships with our statewide and regional elected officials, and key leaders within the California Natural Resources Agency, California Department of Water Resources, and the State Water Resources Control Board. Featured speakers and special panel discussions offer SCWC members a unique opportunity to meet and collaborate with those officials driving legislation, water policy and regulations in California.

• KEEP UPDATED ON BREAKING NEWS & INFORMATION: SCWC has launched an integrated communications portal for its members, including an enhanced website, e-newsletter, press releases and media statements, social media campaign and real-time monitoring.

• ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MATERIALS: Our organization is dedicated to education and outreach, generating informational materials, innovative communications graphics, policy backgrounders, presentations, and helpful toolkits that are easy to access and implement for members. Take a look here at a recent infographic on conservation, the Bay-Delta and our wildly popular public education campaign featuring "Lawn Dude".

Being a member of SCWC allows your organization to play a central role in advocating on key policy matters that affect water supplies in Southern California. I hope you will consider joining at the $5,000 Patron Member level and take advantage of the various benefits this membership has to offer, including tickets to our Annual Dinner on October 26th at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. For additional information on SCWC, please visit www.socalwater.org. Sincerely,

Charley Wilson Executive Director & CEO

Southern California Water Committee

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MEMORANDUM

ITEM NO. 5

DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2018

TO: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

FROM: ROBB WHITAKER, GENERAL MANAGER

SUBJECT: LIBERTY COMMUNITY PLAZA AND FREEDOM GARDEN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE

SUMMARY

The Board of Directors approved sponsorship of the Los Angeles County Liberty Community Plaza and Freedom Garden Community Center water conservation demonstration site in partnership with Orchard Dale Water District and Suburban Water Systems in the amount of $15,000 for fiscal year 2014-15. An amount not to exceed $20,000 was also budgeted for fiscal years 2015-16 through 2018-19.

The External Affairs Department received the payment for FY 2016-17 after the budget closed in August 2017, therefore the payment was made from EA’s FY 2017-18 budget. The External Affairs Committee would like to inform the Board that a second payment will be made to cover the FY 2017-18 amount. The final payment will be made in the FY 2018-19 budget year.

FISCAL IMPACT

None. The FY 2017-18 budget has sufficient funding to provide a secondary payment this fiscal year.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

The External Affairs Committee receive and file the report.

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MEMORANDUM

ITEM NO. 6

DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2018

TO: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

FROM: ROBB WHITAKER, GENERAL MANAGER

SUBJECT: APPROVE 2017-18 CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

SUMMARY

WRD has routinely participated in water industry and association conferences as part of its ongoing effort to engage organizations and educate industry leaders about the Water Independence Now (WIN) Program and the Groundwater Reliability Improvement Project (GRIP). Through this outreach, WRD has had the opportunity to increase awareness of our mission to provide and protect high-quality groundwater to the region, as well as develop key relationships and partnerships with others who share this mission.

Regular participation in several water associations is pre-approved and allocated for in the annual budget and does not typically warrant additional Board approval. However, the conference participation outlined below includes events hosted by organizations not specifically included in the current FY 17-18 budget, but with sponsorship opportunities falling within the allocated funds available for all conference and meeting participation.

American Groundwater Trust and American Groundwater Association Annual Conference

February 12-13, 2018 in Ontario, CA. WRD is participating as a General Program sponsor. This sponsorship includes one complimentary registration. The sponsorship amount is not to exceed $1,000.

Water Education for Latino Leaders Conference

March 22 -23, 2018 in Sacramento, CA. WRD is participating in the event as an Amigos sponsor. This sponsorship includes two complimentary registrations and invitations to the luncheon. The sponsorship amount is not to exceed $5,000.

Southwest Membrane Operator Association Annual Symposium

June 25-27, 2018 in Riverside, CA. Tom Knoell is giving a technical presentation and WRD is sponsoring the event at the Platinum level. This sponsorship includes two complimentary registrations and the opportunity to exhibit throughout the symposium. The sponsorship amount is not to exceed $2,500.

Funding exists in the FY 2017-18 budget to cover these sponsorships.

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FISCAL IMPACT

The cumulative total of $8,500 will be paid from the approved External Affairs Department budget for the 2017-18 Fiscal Year.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

The External Affairs Committee recommends the Board of Directors approve WRD’s 2017-18 conference sponsorship participation to the American Groundwater Trust, Water Education for Latino Leaders, and Southwest Membrane Operator Association for a cumulative amount of $8,500.

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MEMORANDUM

ITEM NO. 7

DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2018

TO: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

FROM: ROBB WHITAKER, GENERAL MANAGER

SUBJECT: FY 2018-19 CHAMBER DUES AND REGIONAL SPONSORSHIP

SUMMARY

As part of the District’s water education program, WRD maintains annual memberships with local and regional chambers of commerce which provide WRD with a platform to educate businesses about WRD projects and programs as well as important regional groundwater planning matters. Through chamber memberships, the District has successfully raised awareness about WRD’s efforts to create locally sustainable and resilient projects that will protect the region from future droughts. The anticipated 2018-19 budget for chamber memberships is $57,129.

Similarly, WRD provides regional sponsorships to organizations throughout the service area to advance WRD’s outreach efforts educating the public about groundwater issues. The anticipated 2018-19 budget for regional sponsorships is $50,500.

A list of proposed chamber dues/memberships and regional sponsorships are included for the Board’s review in attachments A and B, respectively.

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds to be allocated in the FY 2018-19 budget for Chambers of Commerce Dues/Memberships will not exceed $57,129. Funds to be allocated in the FY 2018-19 budget for Regional Sponsorships will not exceed $50,500.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

For discussion and possible action. Attachments:

- Proposed FY 18-19 Chamber Dues - Proposed FY 18-19 Regional Sponsorships

Schedule A - Chamber Memberships/Dues

2018-19

Chamber of Commerce Description Division Budget

Alliance for Water Effectiency Dues 1,2,3,4,5 500$

Artesia Chamber of Commerce Dues 3 250$

Bell Gardens Chamber of Commerce Dues 4 250$

Bellflower Chamber of Commerce Dues 5 250$

BizFed Membership 1,2,3,4,5 $5,000

Cerritos Chamber of Commerce Dues 3 385$

Commerce Industrial Council Dues 4 390$

Compton Chamber of Commerce Dues 5 400$

California Contract Cities Association Dues 1,2,3,4,5 15,000$

Downey Chamber of Commerce, Dues 4,5 315$

LA EDC Membership 1,2,3,4,5 5,000$

Florence~Firestone/Walnut Park Chamber of Commerce Dues 4 300$

Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Dues 2 372$

Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Chamber, Dues 2 175$

Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce Dues 1 300$

Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce Dues 2 300$

Huntington Park Chamber of Commerce Dues 4 300$

Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Dues 1 300$

La Mirada Chamber of Commerce Dues 3 300$

LA Latino Chamber of Commerce Dues 1,2,3,4,5 5,000$

LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce Dues 1,2,3,4,5 700$

Long Beach Area Chamber Dues 3 1,195$

Los Angeles Business Council Dues 1,2,3,4,5 2,000$

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Bronze Membership 1,2,3,4,5 1,825$

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Dues 3 430$

Lawndale Chamber of Commerce Dues 2 500$

WRD CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DUES

Schedule A - Chamber Memberships/Dues

Lomita Chamber of Commerce Dues 2 350$

Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Dues 2 580$

Montebello Chamber of Commerce Dues 4 445$

Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Dues 5 390$

Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Dues 2 400$

Paramount Chamber of Commerce Dues 4 339$

Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce, Dues 5 140$

Redondo Beach Chamber Dues 2 575$

San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Dues 2 420$

Santa Fe Springs Dues 5 240$

Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce Dues 3 300$

South Bay Latino Chamber of Commerce Dues 1,2,3,4,5 1,500$

South Gate Chamber of Commerce Dues 4 500$

Southern California Water Committee Dues 1,2,3,4,5 850$

Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Dues 2 300$

Vernon Chamber of Commerce Dues 4 703$

Whittier Chamber of Commerce Dues 5 520$

Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Dues 2 340$

Subtotal 50,629$

Miscellaneous Sponsorships 6,500$

Total Budgeted for FY 2018-19 Chamber Dues 57,129$

2018-19Item Description Budget

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Sponsorship 5,000$

Sen. Holly Mitchell Youth Outreach Event Sponsorship 3,000$

Sanitation Districts Annual Earth Day Event Sponsorship 2,500$

Friends of the Los Angeles River Sponsorship 5,000$

Heal The Bay Sponsorship 2,500$

South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) - Sponsorship 2,500$

Miguel Contreras Foundation Sponsorship 3,500$

MLK Day Parade (Long Beach & LA) Sponsorship 500$

VerdExchange Sponsorship 6,000$

West Basin Harvest Festival Sponsorship 2,500$

WELL - Water Education for Latino Leaders Sponsorship 10,000$

43,000$

Misc Regional Sponsorships** 7,500$

Total Budgeted for FY 2018-19 Regional Sponsorships TOTAL 50,500$

* Covers more than 3 Divisions

** Event not programmed

WRD External Affairs Regional Sponsorships*

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MEMORANDUM

ITEM NO. 8

DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2018

TO: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

FROM: ROBB WHITAKER, GENERAL MANAGER

SUBJECT: FY 2018-19 BUDGET REVIEW

SUMMARY

External Affairs staff has conducted its mid-year budget review in preparation for the FY 2018-19 budget estimates. The External Affairs proposed budget for FY 2018-19 is included for the Board’s review and includes anticipated expenses ranging from sponsorships of industry conferences to educational and outreach materials and equipment. (See attachment).

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds will be allocated in the FY 2018-19 budget.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

For discussion and possible action.

Attachment: FY 2018-19 External Affairs Budget

[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

[8]-[6] [8]-[7]

EXPENSE CATEGORY 2017/18 2017/18 2018/19 18/19 Budget 18/19 Budget

Adopted Projection Proposed compared to compared to

Budget Total Budget Adopted 17/18 17/18 Projection

5631- Technical Consultants - - - - -

5632/5632L - Legal/Litigation/Accounting - - - - -

5633 Legislative Consultants 12,000 12,000 12,000 - -

5634 - Other Consultants - - - - -

5635 - Administration/Set up Fees - - - - -

TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12,000 12,000 12,000 - -

5680 - Repairs & Maintenance - - - - -

5681 - Materials & Equipment 2,500 25 - (2,500) (25)

TOTAL R & M/MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT 2,500 25 - (2,500) (25)

5148 - Interagency Fees - - - - -

5618 - Subscriptions 2,500 2,500 - (2,500) (2,500)

5620 - Office Expense 6,500 6,434 4,500 (2,000) (1,934)

5622 - Utilities - - - - -

5623 - Newspaper Notices - - - - -

5624 - Fuel & Mileage 1,000 6,307 6,000 5,000 (307)

5625 - Postage - - - - -

5626 - Membership & Dues 1,300 1,300 - (1,300) (1,300)

5627 - Printing - - - - -

5628 - Training/Workshop 32,000 29,500 26,500 (5,500) (3,000)

5629 - Seminars/Conferences 16,000 16,055 46,000 30,000 29,945

5630 - License/Permit/Property Tax - - - - -

5640 - General Liability - - - - -

5650 - Car Allowance - - - - -

5670 - Rents & Leases - - - - -

5692 - Miscellaneous Expenses - - - - -

5160 - Residual Surcharge Fee - - - - -

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 59,300 62,096 83,000 23,700 20,904

TOTAL 73,800$ 74,121$ 95,000$ 21,200$ 20,879$

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

2018/19 Budget

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

R & M/MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

OTHER EXPENSES

[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

[8]-[6] [8]-[7]

EXPENSE CATEGORY 2017/18 2017/18 2018/19 18/19 Budget 18/19 Budget

Adopted Projection Proposed compared to compared to

Budget Total Budget Adopted 17/18 17/18 Projection

5631- Technical Consultants 25,000 25,000 - (25,000) (25,000)

5632/5632L - Legal/Litigation/Accounting 5,000 5,000 5,000 - -

5633 Legislative Consultants - - - - -

5634 - Other Consultants - - 50,000 50,000 50,000

5635 - Administration/Set up Fees - - - - -

TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 30,000 30,000 55,000 25,000 25,000

5680 - Repairs & Maintenance 2,500 2,500 2,500 - -

5681 - Materials & Equipment - - - - -

TOTAL R & M/MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT 2,500 2,500 2,500 - -

5148 - Interagency Fees - - - - -

5618 - Subscriptions - - - - -

5620 - Office Expense 445,000 344,291 290,000 (155,000) (54,291)

5622 - Utilities - - - - -

5623 - Newspaper Notices 7,500 7,500 7,500 - -

5624 - Fuel & Mileage - - - - -

5625 - Postage 7,500 7,500 7,500 - -

5626 - Membership & Dues - 390 - - (390)

5627 - Printing 15,000 15,000 35,000 20,000 20,000

5628 - Training/Workshop 7,000 7,000 8,500 1,500 1,500

5629 - Seminars/Conferences - 42 - - (42)

5630 - License/Permit/Property Tax - - - - -

5640 - General Liability - - - - -

5650 - Car Allowance - - - - -

5670 - Rents & Leases - - - - -

5692 - Miscellaneous Expenses 2,500 2,500 2,500 - -

5160 - Residual Surcharge Fee - - - - -

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 484,500 384,223 351,000 (133,500) (33,223)

TOTAL 517,000$ 416,723$ 408,500$ (108,500)$ (8,223)$

EAC0000 WATER CONSERVATION

2018/19 Budget

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

R & M/MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

OTHER EXPENSES

[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

[8]-[6] [8]-[7]

EXPENSE CATEGORY 2017/18 2017/18 2018/19 18/19 Budget 18/19 Budget

Adopted Projection Proposed compared to compared to

Budget Total Budget Adopted 17/18 17/18 Projection

5631- Technical Consultants 15,000 15,000 - (15,000) (15,000)

5632/5632L - Legal/Litigation/Accounting 3,000 3,000 3,000 - -

5633 Legislative Consultants - - - - -

5634 - Other Consultants 10,000 10,000 10,000 - -

5635 - Administration/Set up Fees - - - - -

TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 28,000 28,000 13,000 (15,000) (15,000)

5680 - Repairs & Maintenance - - - - -

5681 - Materials & Equipment 4,000 4,000 4,000 - -

TOTAL R & M/MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT 4,000 4,000 4,000 - -

5148 - Interagency Fees - - - - -

5618 - Subscriptions 3,000 3,000 3,000 - -

5620 - Office Expense 75,000 75,000 75,000 - -

5622 - Utilities 1,200 1,200 1,200 - -

5623 - Newspaper Notices 84,000 104,000 110,000 26,000 6,000

5624 - Fuel & Mileage - - - - -

5625 - Postage 100,000 149,985 150,000 50,000 15

5626 - Membership & Dues 3,000 2,975 3,000 - 25

5627 - Printing 70,000 94,991 115,000 45,000 20,009

5628 - Training/Workshop - 6,127 5,000 5,000 (1,127)

5629 - Seminars/Conferences 52,000 52,004 37,500 (14,500) (14,504)

5630 - License/Permit/Property Tax - - - - -

5640 - General Liability - - - - -

5650 - Car Allowance - - - - -

5670 - Rents & Leases 15,000 15,000 14,000 (1,000) (1,000)

5692 - Miscellaneous Expenses 15,000 14,988 15,000 - 12

5160 - Residual Surcharge Fee - - - - -

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 418,200 519,270 528,700 110,500 9,430

TOTAL 450,200$ 551,270$ 545,700$ 95,500$ (5,570)$

EAE0000 WATER EDUCATION

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MEMORANDUM

ITEM NO. 9

DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2018

TO: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

FROM: ROBB WHITAKER, GENERAL MANAGER

SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT REPORT

SUMMARY

Staff will report any significant department activities that are not agendized and require no action on the part of the Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT

None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

The External Affairs Committee receive and file the report.