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1. Cost Sharing Agreement Approved for LAFCO Annexation Lawsuit Defense The Board approved an amendment to the cost sharing agreement with Russian River Flood Control District to jointly defend against a CEQA lawsuit challenging the LAFCO annexation process. The lawsuit could cost as much as $50,000 to defend, with costs split between both districts. District attorneys are confident the lawsuit lacks solid legal foundation and expect it to be resolved through administrative record review rather than lengthy litigation. The agreement includes an effective date intended to cover costs already incurred since work on the suit began, provided the Board keeps that date.