To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Mark Marlowe, P.E., Director of Castle Rock Water
Matt Benak, P.E., Water Resources Manager
Title
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Central Colorado Water Conservancy District for South Platte River Basin Project Partnerships [Douglas and Weld Counties]
Body
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Executive Summary
Castle Rock Water (CRW) staff request Town Council approval of a Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Castle Rock and Central Colorado Water Conservancy District (Central) to partner on projects that would have a mutual benefit to the parties. This IGA simply sets the framework under which CRW and Central agree to cooperate to explore beneficial projects. Specific projects would be identified later and, if the parties agree, a Participation Agreement would be drafted and entered into for each specific project or opportunity. Central is a water district dedicated primarily to providing agricultural interests with water. Developing cooperative agreements to improve the use of water supplies with Central is a key tactic in CRW’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.
Budget Impact
This IGA does not create any financial obligation for either party.
Staff Recommendation
Staff and Castle Rock Water Commission recommend that Town Council approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Central Colorado Water Conservancy District for South Platte River Basin Project Partnerships.
Proposed Motion
“I move to approve the Resolution as introduced by title.”
Alternative Motions
“I move to approve the resolution as introduced by title, with the following conditions: (list conditions).
“I move to continue this item to the Town Council meeting on _____ date to allow additional time to (list information needed).”
Attachments
Staff Report
Attachment A: Resolution
Exhibit 1: Agreement