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3 <br /> enter into the MOU and then, from inside the Partnership, continue to push for these linked <br /> issues to be addressed in the project's phases. <br /> In the last month some of the potential parties to the Partnership have approved the MOU and <br /> joined, including Hillsborough and Cary. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Participation in the Jordan Lake Partnership as outlined in the MOU will <br /> commit the County to a cost-share of $2,500 per year through FY 2013-2014 and perhaps <br /> beyond. Additional costs will be incurred incrementally if the County chooses to 1) participate in <br /> the Water Supply Plan, 2) upgrade its current level of allocation and participate in the planned <br /> allocation increase request, and/or 3) participate in the intake capital project. The Water Supply <br /> Plan cost share may occur in FY 2009-10 (a cost estimate is being prepared at this time), and <br /> all other costs are projected for future years. <br /> The County currently pays $2,800 per year to the State for its Level II 1.0 mgd Jordan Lake <br /> allocation. By way of example, to upgrade to a Level I allocation and simultaneous increase to <br /> 3-5 mgd would likely increase the annual cost to $20-30,000 per year (not including partnership <br /> costs listed above). The remaining future costs to the County would be dependent on the <br /> degree to which the County chooses to participate in other aspects of the Partnership. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board discuss the staff Background <br /> and Key Issues document and the draft Memorandum of Understanding, and consider whether <br /> to place the MOU on the February 17 Board agenda for potential action. <br />