05-050 - Cascade Water Alliance - Water System Operation

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obligation shall be characterized as "Full Supply Commitment," or an "Interruptible Supply Commitment" defined as follows: "Full Supply Commitment" for any or all of a Member's water needs means that those needs, as projected in the Member's lawfully adopted water supply plan, shall be met from the Supply System, net of independent supply and subject to the other limitations established in this agreement, on an equal parity with all other Full Supply Commitments, and with a guaranteed priority no lower than for any other Supply Commitment made by Cascade; provided that no Member is guaranteed any given amount of supply or capacity. "Interruptible Supply Commitment" means a supply of all or part of a Member's water needs from the Supply System on an as- available basis on a lower priority than any Full Supply Commitment. The Supply Commitment for a Member shall be defined by this Interlocal Contract, the terms and conditions of membership, and the Supply Commitment resolution. "Supply System" means the Water Supply Assets owned or controlled by Cascade. "Water Supply Assets" means tangible and intangible assets usable in connection with the provision of water supply, including without limitation, real property, physical facilities (e.g., dams, wells, treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, and transmission lines), water rights, capacity and /or contractual rights in facilities or resources owned by other entities, and investments in conservation programs and facilities. "Watershed Management Plan" means a plan adopted by Cascade for purposes of regional water supply, water transmission, water quality or protection, or any other water- related purpose, including but not limited to the plans identified in RCW 39.34.190(3). Cascade Interlocal Contract -6- Amended and Restated October 26, 2011