REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PAUL AMICO, PE, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: AHMED ALY, PE, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
DEBBIE KHOUNSAVATH, Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to a sewer connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park.
1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2024070976) dated November 2024, for the Three Palms Mobile Home Park Wastewater Collection and Disposal Project, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities or designee to accept funds and execute the financial assistance agreement and any amendments thereto with the California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City of Fresno for a sewer connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park. (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a Notice of Declaration for the recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) dated November 2024, for the Three Palms Mobile Home Park (TPMHP) Wastewater Collection and Disposal Project, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; approve a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Utilities or designee to accept funds and execute the financial assistance agreement and any amendments thereto with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) on behalf of the City of Fresno (City) for a sewer connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park (Project).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TPMHP is currently served by an aging septic system that could contribute to elevated nitrate levels in nearby domestic wells. The community has been found eligible for grant or principal forgiveness funding under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program for the planning, design, and construction of sewer infras...
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