Title
Resolution Authorizing Application for a Designation of Assured Water Supply to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (Resolution 22176)
Description
Request City Council to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and submit an updated application for the Designation of Assured Water Supply to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR).
Report
Summary
In order to ensure that sufficient water resources are available to supply potential new development, and to allow the platting of new residential and commercial development parcels, Arizona State law requires that cities and private water providers apply for and receive a Designation of Assured Water Supply from ADWR. The designation serves as the State of Arizona's endorsement that the City has taken proactive steps to acquire sufficient renewable supplies to accommodate projected growth.
The City's current designation will be reviewed by ADWR no later than 2024. Therefore, the City plans to submit an updated application well in advance to maintain the City's continuous designation status.
ADWR requires the City Manager of a City applying for a Designation of Assured Water Supply to sign and submit the application, with authorization from its City Council, accompanied by a $2,000 initial fee.
Financial Impact
The funding for the application is not to exceed $35,000, with an initial fee of $2,000. Funding for ADWR is available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.