REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 23, 2017
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Planning Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BY: GLENN A. KNAPP, PE, Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
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RESOLUTION authorizing submission of a State Revolving Fund Low Interest Loan funding application, to the State Water Resources Control Board in the amount of $12,000,000 for construction of a 6-million gallon finished water reservoir at the City of Fresno's Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (Council District 6)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution authorizing a State Revolving Fund Low Interest Loan funding application to the State Water Resources Control Board for construction of a 6-million gallon finished water reservoir at the City of Fresno's Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee(s) to execute all application documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The long-term over-pumping of our groundwater aquifer and effects of recent multi-year drought conditions warrant continued and aggressive action in meeting the City of Fresno's (City's) goals for restoration of aquifer groundwater levels, and achievement of a balanced water resource portfolio by 2025.
Council adoption of a Resolution to submit a funding application to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) will provide a viable and effective low cost avenue to initialize construction of a 6-million gallon (6MG) finished water reservoir at the City's 30-million gallon per day (30MGD) Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF). This new finished water reservoir will provide greater operational flexibility including year-round operation capabilities, aid in stabilizing water chemistry, maintain fire flow protection requirements, and provide for future s...
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