City Council

(2) 23-0207 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Utility Subscription and Facilitated Research Service Program between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and The Water Research Foundation. Recommendations for Council action: CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) action on February 14, 2023, approving Board Resolution 023-132, which approves the MOU for the Utility Subscription and Facilitated Research Service Program between the LADWP and The Water Research Foundation, for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2028. REQUEST the LADWP to report on the list of associations that the LADWP is a member of, membership funded amount, and the source of funds, whether it is the Power Fund or Water Fund. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Resolution and MOU impacts the Water Revenue Fund by $5 million. No additional funds are required with approval of this action. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the action complies with LADWP’s Financial Policies, in that funding is available to support the purpose