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RESOLUTION NO. 99-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE SANTA
ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY LONG-TERM
WATER PLAN.
WHEREAS, a safe, clean, and reliable water supply is critical to California's
economic and environmental future; and
WHEREAS, California's dependence on imported water supplies threatens both
the economy and the environment, especially during times of drought; and
WHEREAS, California should pursue new and innovative methods to become
more water self-sufficient by increasing water storage and utilizing that water during
times of drought; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority ("SAWPA") has
developed programs for underground water storage and environmental restoration in
the Southern California region that is home to nearly twenty-five percent (25%) of the
State's population; and
WHEREAS, these programs will increase the water supply so the region will be
completely self-sufficient during droughts, improve the quality and safety of the water
supply, restore habitat for native species, provide flood control, and create new
wetlands and open space in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Mesa Consolidated Water District
supports the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa supports the SAWPA Program and calls upon the Legislature and the Governor
to place a water bond on the Year 2000 ballot and provide funding for the SAWPA
Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16`h day of August, 1999.
ATTEST:
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Deputy Ci Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa Mayor of th City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ►
COUNTY OF ORANGE ► ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA ►
I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Resolution No. 99-50 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16`h day of August, 1999.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of
the City of Costa Mesa this 17`h day of August, 1999.
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Deputy Ci Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of
the City C u cil of the City of Costa Mesa