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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Utilities Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Pat Brodin, Operations Manager
DATE: November 25, 2013
SUBJECT: Cascade Water Alliance Update
ISSUE
As a member of the Cascade Water Alliance (CWA), Tukwila is part of the recently
updated Seattle Block Contract for the supply of water. This presentation by a CWA
staff member will include the currently updated Seattle Supply contract, demand
forecasts, other supply options, and what it all means to Tukwila.
BACKGROUND
CWA's (visit .c s r. r.) is "to provide water supply to meet current
mission
and future needs of our members in a cost - effective and environmentally responsible
manner through partnerships, conservation, acquiring, constructing and managing water
supply infrastructure and foster regional water planning." The framework of CWA's long-
term water planning has been established through effective regional partnerships along
with securing a Washington State Department of Ecology issued water right for Lake
Tapps.
DISCUSSION
CWA advocates on behalf of their membership for critical water issues, such as leading
the way on the new fire suppression law SHB 1512. Tukwila is among seven members
who have collaborated within CWA to meet the Washington State Department of
Health's conservation requirements as outlined in the Municipal Water Law. CWA, along
with member staff, have helped to define critical future water supply issues.
RECOMMENDATION
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