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Council approves Bay Area water‑supply amendment; staff says cost to Hayward small
Summary
Hayward council voted 6‑1 to approve an amendment negotiated through Bosca/Bay Area agencies that reduces minimum purchase quantities to encourage conservation. Staff estimated Hayward’s share at roughly $280,000 (about $0.30 per customer) and described conservation and regional resilience benefits.
The Hayward City Council voted Dec. 2 to approve a regional water‑supply amendment discussed by Bay Area agencies and coordinated through Bosca. The amendment changes minimum purchase quantities for several agencies to better accommodate conservation and avoid large alternative‑supply projects, Bosca representatives said.
Director Mary and Bosca General Manager Tom Smagel told the council the amendment is the product of a multi‑year consensus process and that the direct, near‑term cost to Hayward is…
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