REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 23, 2014
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: MARTIN A. QUERIN, PE, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Supervising Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BY: LITO G. BUCU, Supervising Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
Title
Action pertaining to acquisition of 4101 N. Fruit Avenue (Council District 1)
1. Adopt a finding of conformity prepared for EA 14-022; and
2. Approve acquisition of two parcels located at 4101 N. Fruit Avenue for the amount of $150,000 from Seller: Queenie Hill to construct a new water supply well
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of conformity prepared for EA 14-022 for the proposed construction of a new water supply well.
2. Approve the fee simple acquisition of two parcels (See Exhibit A), which is necessary for the construction of a new water supply well at 4101 North Fruit Avenue from property owner: Queenie Hill (APN 415-251-09 and 77, see Exhibit B) for the amount of $150,000.
3. Authorize the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign all documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Water Division maintains a network of some 275 plus municipal water supply wells that provides 88% of the City's potable water. New wells are required to meet new demands, replace wells that have reached the end of their useful life, or assist in remediating water quality issues. The proposed property acquisition will provide a new water well site to augment lost production when the older outdated well in the area was decommissioned.
BACKGROUND
The subject parcels were identified as a suitable well site due to their size and location. Staff has negotiated with the property owner to purchase the subject parcels...
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