REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 21, 2026
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
Title
Joint Powers Authority with Fenner Gap Mutual Water Company
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Fenner Gap Mutual Water Company, a mutual water company, to form the San Bernardino Water and Power Authority, to support the financing and refinancing of capital improvement projects and provide working capital for eligible public uses.
2. Declare and post vacancy, per Maddy Act, for the two Board of Director positions on the San Bernardino Water and Power Authority.
(Presenter Michael Vu, Assistant Executive Officer, 387-4811)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Agreement) with Fenner Gap Mutual Water Company (Fenner Gap) would form the San Bernardino Water and Power Authority (Authority). The Authority will be a separate legal entity and any bonds or other indebtedness issued by the Authority will be its sole obligation, and not a debt, liability, or obligation of the County, unless the County agrees to this in a future Board of Supervisors action. Any future participation by the County in specific projects or financial commitments would require separate Board of Supervisors' approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The County has a substantial need to develop sustainable, reliable, and affordable water supplies for public health, safety, affordable housing and economic development. Fenner Gap is a mutual water company established by Cadiz, Inc. (Cadiz) to distribute water supplies. The proposed Agre...
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