HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 09-93 RESOLUTION NO. 09-93
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO PROVIDE ASSURANCES TO COUNTY TAXPAYERS AGAINST
FINANCIAL LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACTS
FOR UNALLOCATED STATE WATER
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has
entered into a contract with the State of California to purchase
water entitlements from the State Water Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero has chosen not to participate
as a contracting agency and has requested the Board of Supervisors
not expose City taxpayers to financial risk by taking unallocated
reserves of State Water Project water; and
WHEREAS, the State requires the County to provide security in
the event of default by a contracting agency in the form of a
District tax to make up for the default; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is proposing to enter into
contracts with private parties who could be at greater risk of
defaulting than local taxing entities; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has
chosen to pursue taking unallocated reserves of State Water, which
more than doubles the County's obligation to the State of
California, thereby doubling the risk ultimately to District
taxpayers.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City
of Atascadero that:
SECTION 1. If the Board of Supervisors chooses to enter
into contracts with private interests, steps be taken to protect
the taxpayers of the District from the financial liability which
could occur should the private interests default.
SECTION 2 . All costs for C.E.Q.A. review, water treatment,
and all other costs for reservation of the unallocated water to be
paid for by those who will potentially benefit- not the taxpayer.
SECTION 3 . Since "up front"costs represent a fraction of
the liability assumed by the District taxpayers, capital costs for
the Coastal Branch of the State Water Project, ongoing operating
cots, and other costs attributable to any private contractors
should be guaranteed by bond.
Resolution No. 09-93
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On motion by Councilperson Borgeson and seconded by
Councilperson Luna, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in
its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bewley, Borgeson, Kudlac, Luna and Mayor
Nimmo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: January 26, 1993
ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
LEE RABOIN, Ci y Clerk ROBERT P. NIMMO, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHER R. MO AND , City Attorney