REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: JILL M. GORMLEY, TE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division
JOSEF E. HAND, LSIT, Engineer II
Public Works Department, Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
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The actions pertaining to the dedication of that portion of City-owned property for a public street easement on the east side of North Armstrong Avenue, between East McKinley Avenue and East Clinton Avenue: (Council District 7)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Wellhead Treatment and Site Improvements at Pump Station 347;
2. RESOLUTION - Dedicating that portion of City-owned property for a public street easement on the east side of North Armstrong Avenue, between East McKinley Avenue and East Clinton Avenue.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council Adopt a Categorical Exemption for Wellhead Treatment and Site Improvements at Pump Station 347 and Council Adopt a Resolution dedicating a portion of City-owned property for a public street easement on the east side of North Armstrong Avenue, between East McKinley Avenue and East Clinton Avenue.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities is implementing a wellhead treatment improvement project at the existing Pump Station 347, located at 2220 N. Armstrong Avenue, to address elevated manganese concentrations in the groundwater. Recent testing has shown that manganese levels in the raw water exceed the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL) for drinking water. To ensure the continued operation of this well, a treatment system must be installed. In addition to the treatment system, several on-site and public right-of-way improvements are required to support the filter installation. The proposed work in the right-of-way will include replacemen...
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