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BACKGROUND <br /> The Bay Area Recycled Water Coalition (BARWC) is comprised of several Bay Area <br /> cities, water and wastewater agencies that have joined together to promote and obtain <br /> legislation to authorize federal funding for Bay Area recycled water projects. Some of <br /> those cities include: cities of Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Antioch, <br /> Pittsburgh, and Hayward in addition to agencies including Zone 7 Water Agency, Dublin <br /> San Ramon Services District, and Santa Clara Valley Water District. <br /> BARWC was formed to secure federal funding under Title XVI of the 1992 Reclamation <br /> Wastewater and Groundwater Study & Facilities Act (PL 102 -575). By forming this <br /> coalition, the participating cities and agencies represent a regional effort to recycle <br /> water. BARWC seeks to coordinate efforts to promote legislation authorizing federal <br /> funding for Bay Area Recycled water projects. Through BARWC, the City will be <br /> working to secure funding for recycled water projects throughout the Tri- Valley. <br /> In order to join BARWC, the City will need to adopt the Memorandum of Agreement Bay <br /> Area Recycled Water Coalition Federal Legislation Efforts (Exhibit A) and execute the <br /> Membership Addendum (Exhibit B). <br /> The Memorandum of Agreement outlines the conditions of membership for participating <br /> cities and agencies. In summary, participating members: <br /> • Authorize BARWC to represent them in the pursuit of Title XVI grants. <br /> • Are asked to secure or assist in securing the House of Representatives <br /> members to actively advocate Bay Area recycled water projects. <br /> • Provides letters of support for BARWC and member agencies efforts <br /> regarding water recycling. <br /> • Share in the administrative costs of BARWC activities on a per project <br /> basis. <br /> Joining BARWC would provide the City with regional political support for Tri - Valley <br /> recycled water projects, promote legislative federal funding support for its recycled <br /> water projects, and minimize administrative lobbying costs. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> Water is an increasingly limited resource that is essential to California, one of the top <br /> ten largest economies in the world. The State can only remain competitive and a strong <br /> contributor to the U.S. economy with investment in new water supply. Rather than <br /> compete individually for Federal partnerships, Coalition members have agreed to <br /> support each other's projects and focus on the regional benefits of developing a new <br /> water supply. <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />