REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: PAUL AMICO, PE, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Administration
DEBBIE KHOUNSAVATH, Planner II
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Orange and Central Avenues Water Consolidation 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 (CEQA) 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 Orange and Central Avenues Water Consolidation 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 Orange and Central Avenues Water Consolidation Project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Community of Orange and Central Avenues (Community) is a small, disadvantaged community (DAC) outside City limits but within the City's Sphere of Influence. The Community is currently served by several shallow, private wells that are susceptible to fluctuating water levels and near surface cont...
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