NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 IN AN EFFORT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS). THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE TELEPHONICALLY AS THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC LOCATION FOR ATTENDING IN PERSON. THE AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING OF THESE MEETINGS MAY BE POSTED TO THE MSWD WEBPAGE FOLLOWING THE MEETING.
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ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA
This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on matters with in the Board's jurisdiction. Please limit comments to three (3) minutes or less. State law prohibits the Board from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
ACTION ITEMS
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with TKE Engineering, Inc., on an as-needed basis for a period of one year at a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with HEITEC Consulting, on an as-needed basis for a period of one year at a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.
It is recommended that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2021-06, recommending approval of a Partial Assignment and Assumption of Public Water System Improvement and Water Service Connection Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement authorizing Skyborne Ventures, LLC to assign water connection fee credits to Lennar Homes of California, LLC as required by the Second Amendment to the Public Water System Improvement and Water Service Connection Fee Credit / Reimbursement Agreement for Tract No. 32030, and complete with all exhibits.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to amend the contract with B-81 Paving Inc., for the pavement repairs for water and sewer projects, to the amount of $115,000.00, and authorize the General Manager to do all things necessary to complete the project.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to award a five (5) year contract to WaterSmart Software, Inc. for a Customer Portal software in the amount of $180,570 and authorize the General Manager to do all things necessary to complete the project. The contract will stipulate a 12-month contract with up to four (4) additional one-year terms to be renewed by the District at its discretion.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items are expected to be routine and non-controversial, to be acted upon by the Board at one time, without discussion. If a member would like an item to be handled separately, it will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action.
It is recommended to approve the minutes as follows:
Study Session - April 15, 2021
Board Meeting - April 19, 2021
The register of demands totaling $1,643,340.35
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
One Case: Case No. PSC 1600676
(Mission Springs Water District vs. Desert Water Agency)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One Case: Case No. RIC 2003782
(George Padilla and Sharon Moreno vs. Mission Springs Water District)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One Case: (MSWD vs. Master Meter)
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