REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 28, 2021
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: ROSA LAU-STAGGS, Wastewater Manager-Environmental Services
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
BY: SETRAG CHERCHIAN, Wastewater Reclamation Coordinator
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions related to leasing 158 acres of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15304/Class 4, and 15325(b)/Class 25 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Approve an agricultural Lease and Agreement with Bakersfield Properties Inc. in the amount of $466,890 for lease of 158 acres for an initial term ending on December 31, 2025, with two one-year option terms
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15304/Class 4, and 15325(b)/Class 25 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Approve an agricultural Lease and Agreement with Bakersfield Properties Inc. in the amount of $466,890 for lease of 158 acres of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) for an initial term ending on December 31, 2025, with two one-year option terms; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee to execute the Lease and Agreement and subsequent extensions on the City's behalf
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Wastewater Management Division completed the advertising and competitive proposal process for leasing 158 acres (APN 327-050-02T) at the RWRF. Of the two proposals received, Bakersfield Properties Inc. submitted the highest proposal amount per acre. The Lease and Agreement provides for an initial term running from the Effective Date through December 31, 2025, with an...
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