Posted: May 07, 2021
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: WS051221-19

Agenda Item Title:

Authorize Mayor and Finance Director to Enter Into a Purchase Agreement Between the City of Rapid City and The Hawthorne Ditch Company for Purchase of Water Rights.

Origination Group:
City Council Working Session
Origination Meeting Date:
05/12/2021
City Council Hearing Date:
05/17/2021
Staff Contact:
Brandon Quiett
Agenda Item Summary:
The City of Rapid City is interested in purchasing Rapid Creek water rights from The Hawthorne Ditch Company. The ditch company has agreed to sell some or all of the rights associated with the ditch. Under the Agreement, the price the City will pay for the water rights is dependent upon both the priority date of the water right and the amount approved for transfer by the Water Management Board. The City and The Hawthorne Ditch Company will pursue the transfer with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Water Management Board upon approval of this Agreement.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center
602 933

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