Regional Water System
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Land for Additional Raw Water Supply; Project No. 101-0667-25; Resolution No. 25-34; Land Acquisition Program
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Resolution No. 25-34 to amend the previously approved land acquisition program to provide additional funding in the amount of $1,300,000 for the acquisition of additional property.
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PURPOSE
There is an opportunity to acquire more land adjacent to the tract previously approved in the original acquisition program, which could further increase availability of raw water supplies.
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director and NTMWD staff recommend the Board of Directors:
1) Authorize the Executive Director to amend a previously executed land acquisition program for Land for Additional Raw Water Supply, Project No. 101-0667-25, by adding additional land to be acquired and by providing additional funding in the amount of $1,300,000, resulting in the total authorization of $9,050,000; and,
2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-34, “A Resolution Authorizing Additional Funding and the Acquisition of Additional Property to Secure Additional Raw Water Supply, Project No. 101-0667-25.”
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Consultant: |
Saunders, Walsh & Beard and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle and Townsend |
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Scope: |
Property acquisition and the necessary support services to facilitate the purchasing of land for the project |
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Project: |
101-0667-25, Land for Additional Raw Water Supply |
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Amount: |
$1,300,000 additional funding |
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Committee: |
This was an item on the May 21, 2025, Real Estate Committee meeting agenda and a Champion Update at the June 25, 2025, Water Committee meeting |
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
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Strategic Objective: |
1.4 Reliable and Resilient Systems |
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☐ Regulatory Compliance |
☐ Asset Condition |
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☒ Capacity |
☐ Redundancy/Resiliency |
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☐ Relocation or External Requests |
☐ Operational Efficiency |
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☐ Safety |
☐ Administrative |
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☐ Policy |
☐ Other _____________ |
BACKGROUND
PROJECT PURPOSE
• Administrative Memorandum No. 25-6146 and Resolution 25-28 authorized a Land Acquisition Program for Land for Additional Raw Water Supply, Project No. 101-0667-25, with a budget of $7,750,000.
• The acquisition will secure additional raw water reserves to meet current and future demand of service area.
• A contract has not been executed between NTMWD and Sellers.
• Additional land in proximity to the original tracts has become available and would provide additional raw water reserves.
• The land would be added to the existing contract.
• Additional funding in the amount of $1,300,000 is being requested to fund additional property, legal fees and other support services resulting in a total budget of $9,050,000.
SUPPORT SERVICES (ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS)
• Employ the firm of Saunder, Walsh & Beard, Attorneys and Counselors, to act as counsel on the acquisition of the properties.
• Employ the firm of Lloyd Gosselink to act as counsel on water rights and other regulatory issues.
• Employ a title company to provide professional services.
• Employ survey services to perform title surveys for purchase and acquisition, to verify property lines, and potential easement locations when necessary.
• Employ other such professionals necessary to effectuate the purchase and acquisition of the property.
FUNDING
Funding in the amount of $1,300,000 is to be made available in the Regional Water System Capital Improvement Fund