REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 28, 2021
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: ROSA LAU-STAGGS, Wastewater Manager-Environmental Services
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
BY: SETRAG CHERCHIAN, Wastewater Reclamation Coordinator
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
Title
Actions related to leasing 125 acres of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15304/Class 4, and 15325(b)/Class 25 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Approve an agricultural Lease and Agreement with Brad Weis, a sole proprietorship, in the amount of $261,640.62 for the lease of 125 acres for an initial term ending on December 31, 2025, with two one-year option terms
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15304/Class 4, and 15325(b)/Class 25 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Approve an agricultural Lease and Agreement with Brad Weis, a sole proprietorship, in the amount of $261,640.62, at the lease rate of $53,125 per year for 125 acres of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Reclamation Facility (RWRF) for an initial term ending on December 31, 2025, with two one-year option terms; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee to execute the Lease and Agreement and subsequent extensions on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Wastewater Management Division (WMD) completed the advertising and competitive proposal process for leasing a 125-acre parcel land at the RWRF for portions of APN 327-021-05T, APN 327-021-04T and APN 327-021-45T. There were four (4) responsive proposals received and Brad Weis was the highest submitted proposal. The Lease and Agreement provides...
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