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Madera council approves management agreement for domestic well mitigation program, capping typical reimbursements at $35,000
Summary
The City Council approved a management agreement among local GSAs to operate a Domestic Well Mitigation Program that uses a four‑phase application process, a $100 application fee, and typical reimbursements up to $35,000 paid directly to preapproved drillers; staff and council discussed connecting properties near city water mains instead of drilling new wells.
The Madera City Council unanimously approved an agreement to manage a Domestic Well Mitigation Program (DWMP) in partnership with the Madera Irrigation District and Madera Water District. The program, presented by the director of engineering, is designed to help property owners whose domestic wells have gone dry and to coordinate a prequalified list of well drillers and an administrator to process claims.
Under the four‑phase program staff described, homeowners begin by submitting an application and $100 fee. The DWMP administrator will review and verify well…
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