REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2021
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Assistant Director - UP&E
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: PETER MARACCINI, PhD, Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
Title
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the preparation and submission of financial assistance applications to the California State Water Resources Control Board for planning, design, and construction of sewer infrastructure for the Daleville residential community (Fresno County) (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the preparation and submission of financial assistance applications to the California State Water Resources Control Board (Board), for the planning, design, and construction of sewer infrastructure for the Daleville residential community; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute all financial assistance application documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Daleville residential community 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 Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program for the planning, design, and construction of sewer infrastructure that will connect the community to the City's sewer collection system and remove the aging residential septic systems. The first step to applying for such programs is adoption of an Authorizing Resolution that will allow the City, on behalf of the Daleville community, to submit financial assistance applications to the Board.
BACKGROUND
The Board administers the CWSRF program, which provides funding for pro...
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