Title
Approval of Letter of Support to Senator Ben Ray Lujan Regarding the Water Production Project for Engineering and Hydrologist Services for a New Well at Overlook Park
Recommended Action
I move that the Board of Public Utilities approve the letter to Senator Ben Ray Lujan as presented.
Utilities Manager's Recommendation
The Utilities Manager recommends that the Board approve the motion as presented.
Body
In the County's capital improvement program, DPU has planned for a water production project for engineering and hydrologist services for a new well at Overlook Park. The need for this new well is to have additional water supply because Pajarito Well #3 is shut down for an undetermined time until the chromium plume is contained, additional water supply to support LANL’s enhanced site operations and groundwater remediation needs, and county’s growth. Also, the location of this well will allow for the utilization of the San Juan Chama Project Water.
Alternatives
The Board could choose not to send in a letter of support, even though the congressional directed spending request requires a letter of support.
Fiscal and Staff Impact
There is no fiscal or staff impact because the project is planned in DPU’s capital improvement program.
Attachments
A - Letter to Sen. Lujan from Chair Gibson
B - Project Scope: WP Well at Overlook Park