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Contract for reservation, diversion, and use of raw water by and between the City of Garland and the North Texas Municipal Water District
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SUBJECT
recommendation
Authorize execution a Contract between the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and the City of Garland (Garland) for reservation, diversion, and use of raw water for industrial use from Lavon Lake.
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PURPOSE
Renew long-standing agreement to allow the City of Garland continued access to raw water for industrial use at its electric power generation facility adjacent to Lavon Lake.
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director and NTMWD staff recommend the Board of Directors authorize execution of a contract as follows:
Contracting Parties:
City of Garland and NTMWD
Scope:
Execution of a Contract for Reservation, Diversion and Use of Raw Water for Industrial Use from Lavon Lake
Duration:
25 years, with a renewal term of an additional 25 years with mutual written agreement
Water Quantity:
Up to 1,500 acre-feet/year
Strategic Objective:
3.3 Durable Strategic Partnerships
Committee:
This will be an item on the March 27, 2024, Water Committee meeting agenda.
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
? Regulatory Compliance
? Asset Condition
? Capacity
? Redundancy/Resiliency
? Relocation or External Requests
? Operational Efficiency
? Safety
? Administrative
? Policy
? Other _____________
BACKGROUND
* NTMWD is authorized to divert and use water from Lavon Lake for industrial purposes pursuant to Certificate of Adjudication No. 08-2410, as amended.
* NTMWD has ongoing agreements with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to utilize water storage space in Lavon Lake.
* The City of Garland provides electric service to its citizens through Garland Power and Light (GP&L), a municipal non-profit electric power utility.
* GP&L has owned and operated Ray Olinger Power Plant (Plant) and distribution system on the perimeter of Lavon Lake since 1967.
* Raw water from Lavon...
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