Resolution 123320
LL WHEREAS, the loss of river water rights would jeopardize
0 the drinking water supply of approximately 80,815 residents of the
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City of Alameda; and
WHEREAS, a reliable water supply is essential for the
vitality of the East Bay's business economy; and
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CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 12332
SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DISTRICT (EBMUD) IN ITS REEVALUATION OF MOKELUMNE RIVER
WATER RIGHTS.
WHEREAS, EBMUD is facing the re-evaluation of its
Mokelumne River water rights by the State Water Resources Control
Board; and
WHEREAS, the East Bay Municipal Utility District's
("EBMUD") historic water rights on the Mokelumne River are in
jeopardy; and
WHEREAS, for the protection of City of Alameda citizens,
public health, the best available quality source of water supply
should be utilized; and
WHEREAS, City of Alameda citizens have the right to
expect the continued provision of high quality water; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Alameda supports EBMUD's Mokelumne River water rights
in a manner consistent within the best interests of the citizens of
the City of Alameda.
BE. IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby
directed and authorized to transmit a copy of this resolution to
the State Water Resources Control Board and the East Bay Municipal
Utility District.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify
was duly and regularly adopted and
City of Alameda in regular meeting
October , 1992, by the
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official seal of said City this 21st day of October
1992.
that the foregoing Reiolution
passed by the Council of the
assembled on the 9nth day of
following vote to wit:
Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Lucas, Roth
and President Withrow - 5.
None.
None.
None.
Diane-Aa. Felsch, City Clerk
City of Alameda