REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 16, 2016
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Division Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
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Approve a License Agreement between the Fresno Irrigation District (District) and the City of Fresno with a one-time fee of $5,000 for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Kings River Pipeline turnout/diversion facility. (County)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a License Agreement (License) between the Fresno Irrigation District (District) and the City of Fresno (City) with a one-time fee of $5,000 for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Kings River Pipeline turnout/diversion facility on the District's real property adjacent to the Fresno No. 3 Canal; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 26, 2015, the City Council adopted a five-year water utility rate plan to finance the construction of a five-year water capital plan totaling approximately $429 million. The five-year capital plan included the construction of the Kings River Pipeline (Project) to allow the City to more effectively use its existing Kings River water allocations by delivering water directly to the Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (SESWTF). Design and bidding of the Project is complete, and the construction contract was awarded to Garney Pacific, Inc., on May 12, 2016. Execution of the License is necessary for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Kings River Pipeline turnout/diversion facility on the District's real property adjacent to the Fresno No. 3 Canal.
BACKGROUND
On February 26, 2015, the City Council adopted a five-year water utility rate plan to finance the construction of a five-year water capital plan totaling approximately $429 million. The five-year capital plan included ...
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