City of Ukiah may give another $84,000 to Potter Valley Project work
At its next regular meeting Wednesday, the Ukiah City Council is expected to consider approving the contribution of another $84,000 to another local entity for ongoing work related to the Potter Valley Project. According to a staff report on the item prepared for the May 7 meeting, the City Council will be asked to approve a “financial contribution in the amount of $84,000 to the (Mendocino County) Inland Water and Power Commission for consulting and legal services related to the Potter Valley Project, and approve a corresponding budget amendment.” … In an effort to continue the diversions in some form, (Ukiah City Council administrative analyst Seth) Strader notes that the IWPC, along with “the Round Valley Indian Tribes and the Sonoma County Water Agency have submitted a proposal to advance a regional solution for preserving flows in the Russian River and improving Eel River fisheries.