REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2021
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Assistant Director - UP&E
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: ERIN AUGUSTO, Engineer I
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Leaky Acres Groundwater Facility:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15306 and Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with GeoSystems Analysis, Inc., for preparation of the Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Facility Master Plan, for an amount not to exceed $150,504, including a $13,700 contingency (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council approve a Consultant Services Agreement with GeoSystems Analysis, Inc., for preparation of the Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Facility Master Plan, for an amount not to exceed $150,504, including a $13,700 contingency; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities' Water Division maintains and operates the Leaky Acres Recharge Facility (Facility) which is generally located east of Freeway 168, between Ashlan and Dakota Avenues. This facility was largely constructed in the earlier 1970's and is in need of various repairs and upgrades. Recharge facilities such as this one are needed to attain the balanced use of groundwater, which is highlighted more today than ever before with the enactment of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. To ensure adequacy of the needed improvements the Department seeks to hire a consultant to evaluate the facility and prepare the Leaky Acres Recharge Facility Master Plan (Master Plan) that will outline and progr...
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