REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 2, 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 Lift Station 10 improvements at W. Stratford Drive and N. Woodlawn Drive (Bid File 3446) (Council District 6)
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 $202,166 to Floyd Johnston Construction Co., Inc. of Clovis, 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 Guidelines for Lift Station 10 Improvements at W. Stratford Drive and N. Woodlawn Drive and award a construction contract to Floyd Johnston Construction Co., Inc.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Improvement of the City's lift stations are essential to maintain a safe, functioning infrastructure. The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division (WMD) is seeking to award a construction contract to rehabilitate Lift Station 10. The primary purpose of this improvement project is to increase safety for maintenance workers by expanding the the size of the lift station.
BACKGROUND
The Collection System Maintenance workgroup is responsible for maintaining the City's sewer infrastructure consisting of over 15 lift stations. The five-year Capital Improvement Plan by the Wastewater Department identifies the lift st...
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