REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: KEVIN NORGAARD, PE, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
PETER MARACCINI, PE, PhD, Licensed Engineer Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Department of Public Utilities Director or designee(s) to prepare and submit grant applications, accept funds, and execute any financial assistance agreements and amendments with the California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City of Fresno for the planning, design, and construction of water and sewer infrastructure to serve the Community of Britten Avenue. (Subject to Mayor's Veto) (Unincorporated Fresno County)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee(s), to prepare and submit applications, accept funds, and execute the financial assistance agreements, and any amendments thereto with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) on behalf of the City for the planning, design, and construction of water and sewer infrastructure to serve the community of Britten Avenue.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The community of Britten Avenue (Community), a small, Disadvantaged Community (DAC) outside the City's Sphere of Influence (SOI), is currently served by residential wells and septic systems. Water quality samples from homes in the Community contained contaminants exceeding the regulatory limits for safe drinking water. The Community desires to connect to the City's drinking water and sewer systems. The City received approval from the Fresno Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo) to extend services to the Community.
The cost for the extension of services is eligible for full funding under the SWRCB Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program and the Clean Water ...
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