Curious about what they 'studied' - let's start there! And please note the fuzzy language used.
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ITEM 2-a
| File #: | 22-0699 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 5/12/2022 |
| Title: | Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the continuation of the alternative expenditure limitation - Home Rule option. |
| Attachments: | 1. Presentation |
WHY THE STATE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION FORMULA DOES NOT WORK
Does not take into account voter approved revenue streams FY 21/22
Public Safety Sales Tax $35M
Quality of Life Sales Tax $35M
Local Streets Sales Tax $40M
General Fund Sales Tax $25M
Does not take into account new revenue streams and changes to accounting structure FY 21/22
Environmental Compliance Fee $15M
Employee contributions to medical/dental $30M
IMPACT IF HOME RULE IS NOT CONTINUED
The FY 23/24 budget would need to be reduced by about $810M from the expenditures that are subject to the limitation
Expenses NOT subject to the limitation are:
Bond proceeds, some Debt Service, Highway User Funds, Community Facilities Districts, Joint Ventures, Grants, most of the Trust Funds, etc.
The bulk of the expenses subject to the limitation are:
General Governmental Funds, Public Safety Sales Tax, Local Streets Sales Tax, and Utility Fund
ITEM 2-b
| File #: | 22-0700 |
| Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| In control: | City Council Study Session |
| On agenda: | 5/12/2022 |
| Title: | Hear a presentation, discuss, and take action on a recommendation in favor of the declaration of a Stage One Water Shortage in accordance with Title 8 Chapter 10 of the Mesa City Code, thereby implementing informational conservation measures and encouraging voluntary water conservation. |
| Attachments: | 1. Presentation |
The water you receive depends on where you live.
Each valley city has their own water outlook and Mesa has long prepared for shortage through careful planning to build a robust infrastructure and diverse water portfolio.
Each valley city has their own water outlook and Mesa has long prepared for shortage through careful planning to build a robust infrastructure and diverse water portfolio.
Mesa has three primary sources of water that include
- Surface water from the Colorado River (Eastern and Southern Zones)
- Salt and Verde Rivers (City Zone)
- Groundwater supplies (all zones)
While deeper shortages may come quicker than anticipated, Mesa recognizes the situation is serious and continues to strategically plan for a future with less water.
What We’ve been Doing ??????????
Managing and balancing the water needs of new growth, including policy changes to manage large water users and working with commercial/industrial customers on water sustainability plans
Maximizing efficiency in operations by utilizing industry best practice water auditing
Employing advanced technologies for pipe inspection and replacement to reduce water loss in the distribution system
Using water efficiently in parks and along City streets by installing smart landscape controllers that monitor weather conditions and plant health and detect leaks
Reducing the area of overseeding on select turf areas in City Parks
Designing new Parks to focus on functional turf design, minimizing ornamental turf
Re-lined the VVWTP Reservoir to save 250k gallons of leakage per day
What We’ve been Doing ????????????
Reusing effluent for agricultural use in exchange for approximately 6,800 acrefeet (AF) of vital surface water annually
Maximizing potable water supplies through the Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline – will exchange up to an additional 12,000 AF of effluent annually
Banking 520,000 AF of water stored in the aquifer for long-term supply resilience
Exploring sustainable and cost-effective water augmentation opportunities
What We’ve been Doing ????????????
Expanding customer outreach and conservation programs to help residents and businesses take an active part in using water efficiently
Participating in a historic partnership with other water agencies to bolster Lake Mead levels with a 1,200 AF contribution as part of the 500+ Plan
Water Shortage Plan – Stage I Declaration Components
Increased monitoring of SRP and CAP surface water supply availability.
Continue to report to City Management and Council as water supply conditions change and potential impacts arise
Continued Reduction of water use at City facilities
Increased public awareness to alert residents to shortage conditions, impact on Mesa’s supplies, and highlight Mesa’s efforts to use water efficiently
Encourage voluntary water conservation measures by the public
Stage 1 does not include any mandatory commercial or residential water reductions
Conclusion ..............................
Mesa’s effective water management and efficient water use allow us to thrive in the desert, even in a future with less Colorado River water.
While water conservation measures are currently voluntary, practical water-wise changes in lifestyle can significantly impact our community’s water future. Water conservation and efficiency are vital to a sustainable future in the desert. The Stage 1 Declaration of the Water Shortage Plan would show Mesa’s commitment to maintaining a sustainable water supply.
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