To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Granting of a Pipeline Franchise Renewal to Golden State Water Company
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt a resolution granting a ten-year pipeline franchise renewal to Golden State Water Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of County Ordinance No. 2013-19 and County Resolution No. 2013/305 for pipelines located in the unincorporated area of Bay Point.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The pipeline franchise will generate approximately $87,000 per year commencing with calendar year 2026. In each subsequent calendar year the franchisee will pay the County two percent (2%) of the gross annual receipts of the grantee arising from the use, operation or possession of the franchise; provided, however, that such payment shall in no event be less than one percent (1%) of the grantee's gross annual receipts derived from the sale within the limits of the County of the utility service for which the franchise is awarded.
BACKGROUND:
On August 13, 2013, this Board adopted Ordinance No. 2013-19 (establishing regulations for granting pipeline franchises in County rights-of-way), and Resolution No. 2013/305 (establishing pipeline franchise fee amounts).
On February 10, 2015, this Board approved Resolution No. 2015/49 granting a pipeline franchise to Golden State Water pursuant to the terms and conditions of County Ordinance No. 2013-19 and County Resolution No. 2013/305.
Golden State Water Company has filed a written application with the County, dated February 11, 2026, wherein it has requested the granting of a 10-year pipeline franchise renewal for the transportation of water pursuant to the terms and conditions of County Ordinance No. 2013-19.
Approval of resolution will grant a pipeline franchise renewal to Golden State Water Company for the pipelines located within the County's rights of way for a term of ten years...
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