City Council

5. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOR CITY’S PORTION OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS RELATED TO THE OC-43 WALNUT VAULT REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT RELATIVE TO JOINT USE OF TURNOUT FACILITY VAULTS The East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) provides imported water supply to the City through various imported water connections. EOCWD has identified a project to replace and improve the OC-43 imported water connection. EOCWD engaged the City during the design phase and has developed a reimbursement agreement for components and improvements specific to the City’s needs to operate and control imported water entering the City’s water system. Concurrently, EOCWD and the City engaged in a process to clarify ownership, controls and operations of imported water connections, commonly referred to as "turnout facilities", and established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to memorialize the joint use of these facilities. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with East Orange County Water District for the City's costs related to the replacement of the OC-43 Walnut Vault Replacement Project; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Reimbursement Agreement for OC-43 Walnut Vault Replacement; and 3. https://tustin.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&event_id=1683 3/6 3/2/23, 2:48 PM Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-5:30 pm/Regular Meeting-7:00 pm Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding Relative to Joint Use of Turnout Facility Vaults. AGENDA ITEM