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Joint resolution authorizing a third amendment to the First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning the Northern Lake County Lake Michigan Water Planning Group efforts.
Staff Summary
· On July 13, 2011, the County Board approved a First Amended and Restated MOU that committed the County to cooperatively participate with various other providers of water service in Lake County for the furtherance of securing a Lake Michigan water supply.
· The first amendment to the First Amended MOU was approved by the County Board in July 2012, and had a December 31, 2012 expiration date.
· The second amendment to the First Amended MOU extended the expiration date six months from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013.
· The third amendment to the First Amended MOU extends the expiration date to December 31, 2013 and allows the Technical Advisory Working Group approval of expenditures.
· This resolution authorizes execution of the third amendment.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (the “County”) provides potable water service to various parcels within its jurisdiction (“Water Service”) including the Grandwood Park and Fox Lake Hills service areas; and
WHEREAS, the provision of Water Service is a matter essential to the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, a safe, reliable, and ample supply of water is essential to providing cost-effective Water Service; and
WHEREAS, the County’s Water Service uses ground water as its supply source; and
WHEREAS, the continuing availability of a sufficient supply of ground water from reliable water sources has become an increasing concern as the County seeks to protect the public health, safety, welfare; and
WHEREAS, in order to evaluate collective concerns regarding the adequacy of supplies for Water Service, the County has worked cooperatively with various other providers of Water Service in Lake County, including without limitation the Lake County Public Water District, the Vill...
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