REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 13, 2016
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: KEVIN L. NORGAARD, PE, Supervising Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
BY: SARAH AGUILA, Senior Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions Pertaining to Lift Station 4 Improvements at W. Riverview Drive and W. Bluff Avenue (Bid File 3487) (Council District 2)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption of Class 1, pursuant to Section 15301(d) (Existing facilities) and Class 2, pursuant to Section 15302(c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $205,890.95 to JT2, Inc., dba Todd Companies of Visalia, California
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Class 1 categorical exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 (d) (Existing facilities) and Class 2 categorical exemption, pursuant to Section 15302 (c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for Lift Station 4 Improvements at W. Riverview Drive and W. Bluff Avenue and award a construction contract to JT2, Inc. dba Todd Companies.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The functionality of the City's lift stations is an integral part in the Wastewater Collection System. The primary purpose of this rehabilitation project is to replace the structurally failing wall due to lateral pressure from the hill behind it, increase the size of the lift station and modify the entrance to provide increased security and safety for City workers as they perform maintenance duties. Therefore, the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division is seeking to award a construction contract to rehabilitate Lift Station 4.
BACKGROUND
The Collection System Maintenance workgroup is responsible for maintaining the City'...
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