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Home My WebLink About05. Adopt Resolution in recognition of the October 12, 2017 "Imagine a Day Without Water" campaignPage 1 of 8 Item 5. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District October 5, 2017 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: EMILY BARNETT, COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS MANAGER REVIEWED BY: ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-046 IN RECOGNITION OF THE OCTOBER 12, 2017 "IMAGINE A DAY WITHOUT WATER" CAMPAIGN, AUTHORIZE THE BOARD PRESIDENT TO SI GN A MULTI -AGENCY OPINION EDITORIAL, AND RECEIVE INFORMATION ON RELATED OUTREACH At the September 7, 2017 Board meeting, it was the suggestion of the Board to provide outreach in support of the October 12, 2017 1 magine a Day Without Water Campaign. The attached proposed resolution represents one of many ways Central San will participate and educate the public on the importance of water sector infrastructure (Attachment 1). In addition, amulti-agency opinion editorial, in cooperation with Dublin San Ramon Services District and Contra Costa Water District is being proposed requiring the Board President's signature (Attachment 2), and examples have been provided of District proposed outreach on social media for the campaign (Attachment 3). Strategic Plan re -In GOAL ONE: Provide Exceptional Customer Service Strategy 1 - Foster Customer Engagement and Awareness ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Resolution recognizing the Imagine A Day Without Water 2. Proposed multi -agency opinion editorial in cooperation with DS RS D and CCW D 3. Proposed social media outreach for the I magine a Day Without Water Campaign October 5, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 52 of 196 Page 2 of 8 RESOLUTION NO. 2017- A RESOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT RECOGNIZING THE IMAGINE A DAY WITHOUT WATER CAMPAIGN WHEREAS, hundreds of drinking water and wastewater providers, community leaders, businesses, policy experts, advocacy organizations and infrastructure experts are joining together on October 12, 2017, to participate in "Imagine a Day Without Water" campaign; and WHEREAS, the infrastructure that brings water to and from homes and businesses is essential to the quality of life and economic vitality of Central Contra Costa County; and WHEREAS, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) collects wastewater using a complex system of over 1,500 miles of sewer pipe; and WHEREAS, Central San cleans approximately 34 million gallons of wastewater per day; and WHEREAS, changes in weather patterns are causing epic drought and widespread flooding in regions throughout the United States, putting pressure on water systems to manage such extreme events; and WHEREAS, water sector utilities nationwide are grappling with aging infrastructure and require revenue and funding to maintain and upgrade their systems; and WHEREAS, one-fifth of the U.S. economy would grind to a halt without a reliable and clean source of water; and WHEREAS, managing water responsibly is critical to our nation's environmental health and to a high quality of life through economic commerce, power generation, and recreation; and WHEREAS, investing in our drinking water and wastewater systems will secure a bright and prosperous future for generations to come; and WHEREAS, innovation in water conservation and water reuse will drive job growth, economic development, and establish best practices for water management in the United States; and WHEREAS, for every job created in the water sector, another 3.68 jobs are added in the national economy. And for every $1 spent on infrastructure improvements, the U.S. generates $6 in returns; and October 5, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 53 of 196 Page 3of8 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Resolution No. 2017 - Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, different regions face different water challenges, so the solutions to strengthen our drinking water and wastewater systems must be locally driven, but reinvestment in our water must be a national priority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Central San as follows: THAT Central San recognizes that water is essential to the quality of life and economic competitiveness and acknowledges the importance of educating the public about the value of water through the "Imagine a Day Without Water" campaign; and THAT Central San is dedicated to investing in wastewater infrastructure and calls on our federal partners to bring much-needed funding and innovation to protect and restore our critical water infrastructure. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5t" of October 2017, by the Board of Directors of Central San by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Paul H. Causey, P.E. President of the Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Elaine R. Boehme, CMC Secretary of the District Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California Approved as to form: Kenton L. Alm, Esq. Counsel for the District October 5, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 54 of 196 Page 4 of 8 Dublin San Ramon _ Centrad Contra Costa ��" CONTRA COSTA ServicesDistrictt =-_ � Sanitary District. WATER DISTRICT Water, wastewater, re ycled water Protecting East Bay— We all use and depend on the water and wastewater services provided by our agencies. We drink water and use it to make our morning coffee. We count on it to bathe, brush our teeth, wash clothes, and flush the toilet. After we are done with it, we want our dirty water to go away, without a thought, and to trust that it will be cleaned and returned safely to the environment. Our agencies have provided water and wastewater services in the East Bay for a long time: Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) for more than 80 years, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) for more than 70 years, and Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) for more than 60 years. Some of our oldest pipes are in need of replacement. The infrastructure may be out of sight, but the systems that bring water to homes and businesses and take wastewater away after it has been used, cleaned and recycled are far more vast, and in many cases, much older than our interstate highway system. That is why Central San, DSRSD, and CCWD are joining hundreds of drinking water and wastewater utilities, community leaders, businesses, policy experts, advocacy organizations, and infrastructure experts in raising your awareness of "Imagine a Day Without Water." This is a day for all bay area residents to reflect on the importance of water in their life. Organized by the Value of Water Coalition, this campaign underscores the water and wastewater infrastructure needs facing the nation. An economic study released by the Value of Water Coalition earlier this year found that a single nationwide day without water service would put $43.5 billion of economic activity at risk. At DSRSD, CCWD and Central San, we are taking the necessary steps to maintain our aging infrastructure and ensure that a "Day Without Water" is never a reality for the residents of Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. DSRSD serves 178,000 people in both counties and is making major investments in infrastructure and water reliability. Current projects include expanding a water recycling plant ($8.3 million) to increase maximum output from 9.7 to 16.2 million gallons per day, collaborating with other Tri -Valley water agencies in an $850,000 potable reuse feasibility study, and rehabilitating the sewer pipeline ($6.7 million) that carries half of Dublin's wastewater to extend its life by another 50 years. CCWD maintains a complex system of pipes and pumps that makes water available to more than 500,000 residents in Contra Costa County. This complex system includes the Contra Costa Canal — a 48 -mile facility that winds through the service area starting in the Delta and ending in Martinez. In Central County, CCWD maintains close to 900 miles of underground pipes that deliver safe drinking water to residents. CCWD also built Los Vaqueros Reservoir to protect water quality and supply for our customers. October 5, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 55 of 196 Page 5of8 Central San recently completed a Comprehensive Wastewater Master Plan — a 20 -year vision for needed replacements and upgrades to maintain the service levels customers expect. This plan encompasses a $1.8 billion (2016 dollars), two -decade-long capital improvement program for the collection system and treatment plant. It also outlines implementation of the latest and most cost-effective technology to optimize our facilities for the future. Through these efforts and others, CCWD, Central San, and DSRSD are committed to providing reliable water and wastewater services now and into the future. As you sip your coffee this morning, brush your teeth, and take your shower, know that our agencies are working 24/7 to provide and protect this critical resource and the infrastructure we depend on. Richard Halket is the Board President of Dublin San Ramon Services District, Paul H. Causey, P.E., is Board President of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors and Lisa M. Borba, AICP, is the Board President of the Contra Costa Water District. October 5, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 56 of 196 L�L JV 1410111Aq Imagine a /�yy yy i ■ "Y A 4W Investing in water infrastructure would create 1.3 million American jobs. Imagine a Day Without Water October 12,2017 #ValueWater 192=30 gallons of water are required to produce just one steak,, Imagine a Day Without Water October12,2017 #ValueWater 32 gallons of water are required to produce just one glass of wine. Imagine a Day Without Water uctober 12, 2017 � #ValueWate: Page 8of8 Twitter (prior to the 12th): **We will also post a short video on social media of employees sharing what a "Day Without Water" means to them and ask others to "Share Their Story". October 5, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 59 of 196