CC Resolution 2011-025RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING ITS SUPPORT
FOR THE MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT
GROUNDWATER QUALITY PROTECTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta representing the City limits is committed to
a regional effort to foster and encourage conservation and sustainable use of our
water resources; and
WHEREAS, the Mission Springs Water District's Groundwater Quality
Protection Project will protect the Mission Creek and Desert Hot Springs Aquifers,
which are at the headwaters of the water supply for the Coachella Valley. These
aquifers are the main sources of drinking water for parts of the Valley and world -
renowned spa mineral water. These aquifers are also important to conservation of
important wildlife habitat in the area; and
WHEREAS, for the past ten years the Mission Springs Water District has
partnered with State and federal agencies to replace septic tanks that threaten to
leak into the aquifers. Approximately $5.7 million in federal funds have been
matched by $8 million in State and local funds to abate 1,400 individual septic
tanks, replacing them with a modern wastewater collection and treatment system;
and
WHEREAS, the community of Desert Hot Springs is making an investment to
conserve its pristine water source that is the backbone of the region's economy.
An additional 4,000 septic systems must be abated during the.remaining three
years of a local tax assessment district that provides local funding for the project.
Local residents voted to create the assessment district despite the region's
economic conditions of high unemployment, low- income, and high number of
foreclosures; and
WHEREAS, groundwater is the sole source of water to nearly 400,000
people in the Coachella Valley. Protection of this groundwater is a significant
priority for the City of La Quinta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta supports the
Mission Springs Water District's Groundwater Quality Protection Project, and
encourages support to continue implementation of this program to safeguard our
groundwater resources.
Resolution No. 2011 -025
Supporting Mission Sprints Water District
Groundwater Quality Protection Project
Adopted: April 5, 2011
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta at a regular meeting held this 5th day of April, 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
DON ADO LPF, Ma r
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
VERONICA J. WNTECINO, CMC, City Clerk
City of La QLrKta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W KATHERINE JENS Attorney
City of La Quinta, C li rnia