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E. Consideration of Task Order No. 14 with ALDA Inc. for the Preparation of a
Methodology to Estimate Storage Losses from the Beaumont Groundwater Basin at
Selected Locations [Memorandum No. 17-21, Page 29 of 34]

Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee approves Task Order No.
14 for a sum not to exceed $46,190.

Tom Harder provided an overview of the scope of services included in the
proposed Task Order No. 14 for Preparation of a Methodology to Estimate
Storage Losses from the Beaumont Groundwater Basin at Selected Locations.

After questions and discussion regarding the proposed timeline in the proposal,
Member Warsinski shared the City of Beaumont’s perspective regarding its
perceived lack of benefit from the work being proposed and its belief that it
should be regarded as a special project, and that the City of Beaumont could
not participate in the funding of it. Member Zoba moved to approve Task Order
No. 14, to be funded by four of the five Members. The motion was seconded
by Member Lara and passed 5-0.

VIII. Topics for Future Meetings

A. Development of a methodology and policy to account for new yield from capturing
local storm water in the basin.

B. Development of a methodology and policy to account for groundwater storage losses
in the basin resulting from the spreading of additional water sources.

C. Development of a methodology and policy to account for recycled water recharge.
D. Develop a protocol to increase the accuracy and consistency of data reported to the
Watermaster.
E. Develop a policy to account for transfers of water that may result when an
Appropriator provides water service to an Overlying Party.

IX. Comments from the Watermaster Committee Members

X. Announcements

A. A special meeting of the Beaumont Basin Watermaster is scheduled for Wednesday,
August 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
B. The next regular meeting of the Beaumont Basin Watermaster is scheduled for
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

XI. Adjournment

Chairman Vela adjourned the meeting at 11:28 a.m.

Attest:

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Tony Lara, Secretary (Alternate)
Beaumont Basin Watermaster

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