TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NADYNE LOWRY, ACTING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
SUBJECT
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California Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program Grant Acceptance.
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RECOMMENDATION
1) Accept and approve the use of $241,324.30 of grant funds (G3241) as outlined by the State of California under the California Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program to pay past due monthly bills for water (drinking) and wastewater service; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Appropriate revenue in the amount of $241,324.30 to the Water Fund 520. Acceptance of the grant proceeds will allow the City's Water Utility to collect $234,295.44 in water (drinking) and wastewater usage charges on behalf of customers that might not otherwise be collected due to COVID-19 related impacts, plus administration charges of $7,028.86.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above furthers the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Financial Stability
* Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
Revenue: 5203100-59500-G3241
Expenditure:
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BACKGROUND
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it challenging for our residents to pay their utility bills due to job loss and other hardships. Through federal funding allocated by the state legislature, the State Water Board has developed the California Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program to provide relief to water systems for unpaid bills related to the pandemic. Funding will cover water debt from residential and commercial accounts accrued between June 16, 2021, and December 31, 2022. The program will cover all water (drinking) and wastewater arrearages for reside...
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