REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 29, 2015
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Chief Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement to reimburse City of Clovis for Phase II of the southern water main interconnection
Body
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council approve the First Amendment to the Agreement to Reimburse City of Clovis for Phase II of the Southern Water Main Interconnection to extend time for construction.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 15, 2007, Council approved the Fresno-Clovis Water System Interconnection Agreement for interconnection of municipal potable water systems, allowing Fresno and Clovis to exchange potable water through two connection points: (i) the northern connection at East Behymer Avenue and North Willow Avenue, and (ii) the southern connection at North Leonard Avenue and the Gould Canal. The first connection is the southern connection which will help meet peak hour demands, reduce the reliance and impact on groundwater and provide temporary service and on-going emergency back-up in Southeast Fresno. On June 10, 2008, Council approved a cost reimbursement agreement with the City of Clovis (Clovis) for the construction of Phase II of the Southern Water Main Interconnection. The agreement authorized Fresno to reimburse Clovis actual expenditures, including contingencies, not to exceed $1,152,600 for all engineering, construction management, inspection and construction costs. Following the slowdown in development activity that occurred after 2008, the project was delayed until development activity and associated water demands necessitated the need for the connection. Due to recent development activity that has occurred within Southeast Fresno, staff now recommends extending the time to complete the construction of Phase II. Construction of Phase I...
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