REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: PETER MARACCINI, PE, PhD, Licensed Engineer Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Daleville Avenue Sewer Construction Project (Unincorporated Fresno County):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, 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 the Daleville Avenue Sewer Construction Project. (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and adopt the resolution authorizing 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 California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) on behalf of the City of Fresno (City) for the planning, design, and construction of the Daleville Avenue Sewer Construction Project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Daleville residential community, a small, Disadvantaged Community (DAC) outside City limits but within the City's Sphere of Influence, is currently served by aging residential septic systems that are currently or near the point of failing and contribute to elevated nitrate levels in nearby domestic wells. The community has been found eligible for grant or principal forgiveness funding under the Clean...
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