REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Director
Transportation
BY: ORIE RUBALCAVA, Projects Administrator
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the emergency reconstruction of the compressed natural gas fueling station:
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P24-1046 dated August 15, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15301/Class 1.
2. ***RESOLUTION-- Approval of an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into agreement without competitive bidding with Chart International, Inc. for emergency reconstruction of the compressed natural gas fueling station (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council adopt Environmental Assessment No. P24-1046, dated August 15, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15301/Class 1; and approve a Resolution declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into agreement with Chart International, Inc. (Chart) without competitive bidding for emergency reconstruction of the compressed natural gas (CNG) station.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) owns and operates a CNG fueling station. The CNG fueling station supports the daily operation of over 120 transit buses, municipal fleet, waste management fleet, and other private customers. On average, this critical equipment dispenses 2.9 million therms annually into motor vehicles. Due to a combination of extreme heat and end of life equipment, key components of the station have failed and created conditions that threaten life, healt...
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