REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Assistant Director - UP&E
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: PETER MARACCINI, PE, PhD, Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing and directing the preparation and submission of a financial assistance application to the State Water Resources Control Board for planning, design, and construction of sewer infrastructure for the Three Palms Mobile Home Park (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor's Veto).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the preparation and submission of financial assistance applications to the California State Water Resources Control Board, for the planning, design, and construction of sewer infrastructure for the Three Palms Mobile Home Park; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute all financial assistance application documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Three Palms Mobile Home Park (Three Palms MHP) is currently served by an aging septic system that could contribute to elevated nitrate levels in nearby domestic wells. The community has been found eligible for grant or principal forgiveness funding under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program for the planning, design, and construction of sewer infrastructure that will connect the community to the City's sewer collection system and remove the aging septic system. The first step to applying for such programs is adoption of an Authorizing Resolution that will allow the City, on behalf of Three Palms MHP, to submit financial assistance applications to the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
BACKGROUND
The SWRCB administers the CWSRF program, which provides funding for projects associated with water quality protection. On July 1, 2008, the Board adopted Resolu...
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