REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 21, 2016
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: KEVIN L. NORGAARD, PE, Supervising Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
BY: SARAH AGUILA, Senior Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to utility cover rehabilitation on Jensen Avenue and Harrison Avenue (Bid File 3426) (Council District 1 and Fresno County)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption of Class 1, pursuant to Section 15301(d) (Existing facilities) and Class 2, pursuant to Section 15302(c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $107,424 to National Coating & Lining Company of Murrieta, California
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Class 1 categorical exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 (d) (Existing facilities) and Class 2 categorical exemption, pursuant to Section 15302 (c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for Manhole Rehabilitation on Jensen Avenue and Harrison Avenue and award a construction contract to National Coating & Lining Company, of Murrieta, California.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Rehabilitation of the City's manholes are essential to maintain a functioning infrastructure. The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division (WMD) is seeking to award a construction contract to rehabilitate nine manholes.
BACKGROUND
The Collection System Maintenance workgroup is responsible for maintaining the City's sewer infrastructure consisting of over 23,600 manholes. The purpose of these structures is to allow access during inspection and cleaning of the sanitary sewers. Rehabilitation of these manholes will assist in extending the life of the existing system and eliminate stru...
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