REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: DEJAN PAVIC, PE, Projects Administrator
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
DEBBIE KHOUNSAVATH, Planner II
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, or designee(s), to prepare and submit financial assistance applications to the California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City of Fresno for the planning, design, and construction of the Sidestream Treatment System at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. (Citywide, District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, or designee(s), to prepare and submit applications for financial assistance to the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) on behalf of the City of Fresno (City) for the planning, design, and construction of the Sidestream Treatment System at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2018, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) made changes to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Joaquin River Basin by adding a Salt and Nitrate Management Plan (SNMP). This plan serves as the foundation for monitoring salt and nitrate levels across the Central Valley. The City has a land-based disposal permit operating under the Waste Discharge Permit (WDR) at the RWRF. To address nitrogen discharges from the RWRF and comply with the SNMP, the City is preparing to upgrade its facilities. This upgrade aims to meet the expected nitrate target through the Sidestream Treatment System at the RWRF. The City has been found eligible for financial assistance or principal forgiveness funding under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program for the planning, desi...
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