Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Salt River Project for Water Transportation (Ordinance S-46326)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement between the City of Phoenix and the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association for transportation of water in the Salt River Project Facilities.
Report
Summary
On July 23, 1991, the City and Salt River Valley Water Users' Association (Association) entered into the Water Transportation Agreement, which allowed for transportation of non-project water (such as Colorado River water) in Association canals. The purpose of this new Water Transportation Agreement is to allow for water transportation service in canals, laterals, and drain ditches. The Agreement will allow the City to deliver water to additional locations than what is currently available with just the canal system such as the Avondale Underground Storage Facilities, which are located along an Association lateral.
Contract Term
The term of the Agreement is through June 30, 2041, which coincides with the term of the original 1991 Water Transportation Agreement.
Financial Impact
The financial impact of this Agreement to Phoenix will vary per year depending on the City's use of the facilities. Additional spending authority will be sought in the future to cover per-acre-foot transportation charges during years in which the City intends to employ usage of the Association's canals under this agreement.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.