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10,300 NF of carryover water available for 2015 demands, now that the Delta is flowing again. In addition to the state's situation, the efforts of local water retailers and Zone 7 have begun to lead to some water supply alternatives for 2015 including the fact that Zone 7 now has a tentative agreement to purchase an additional 300 acre/ft from Yuba County Water for a five year period at a fixed rate of approximately $470 ac/ft. In addition, Zone 7 has approved a one year purchase of 2,500 ac/ft of water with Contra Costa Water at a cost of $200 an ac/ft. The Contra Costa County purchase still requires state approval to finalize the transaction and both purchases represent an improvement, particularly if there is no increase in the state's water allocation. Staff attended a meeting on February 27th in Walnut Creek to hear an update from Felicia Marcus the Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board who is in charge of the regulations and drought requirements for the State. She is very concerned about 2015 even though the outlook is better than 2014 and urges caution in regards to saving as much water as possible since the drought is not over. The Department of Water Resources completed its third manual snow survey on March 2, 2015 and recorded that it is 19% of normal for this time of year for the Sierra Mountains. The Federal government also announced on February 27, 2015 that it will again release 0% allocation to agriculture for 2015. Sub : 9. Approve. by: Daniel S ' h Nelson Fialho Director of Operations City Manager Services Attachments: 1. Reduction chart 2013 vs 2014, 2015 Page 4 of 4