FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
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2026-2029 CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER FOR DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with California State University Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation for the continued operation of the Center for Demographic Research for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, for a total amount not to exceed $243,236.
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BACKGROUND
The Center for Demographic Research (CDR), located at California State University Fullerton, develops demographic and related information for Orange County. Since 1996, CDR has been supported by the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) and other sponsoring agencies or contributing partners. OC San uses CDR information to develop wastewater flow projections, assess capacity needs for sewer conveyance and treatment facilities, and project revenues from connection fees.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Maintain and adhere to appropriate internal planning documents
* Sustain 1, 5, 20-year planning horizons
* Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities
PROBLEM
OC San's sponsorship of the CDR will end on June 30, 2026. Without OC San's contribution to the CDR, the program will be impacted, and OC San specific products may no longer be prepared or be available for OC San's use. These CDR prepared products are used for various master planning efforts at OC San.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Continue OC San's support of the CDR as a Contributing Partner by approving the 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
TIMING CONCERNS
The CDR MOU must be executed by OC San's General Manager and returned to CDR by June 30, 2026.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
OC San will no longer be a supporting member of the CDR, wil...
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