REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 20, 2016
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: KEVIN L. NORGAARD, PE, Supervising Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities
BY: SARAH AGUILA, Senior Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Sewer Rehabilitation/Replacement in the Congo and H/Broadway Downtown Alleys (Bid File 3429) (Council District 3)
1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemption Class 1, pursuant to Section 15301(d) (Existing facilities) and Categorical Exemption Class 2, pursuant to Section 15302(c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - 18th amendment to Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2016-118 appropriating $770,000 for Sewer Rehabilitation/Replacement in the Congo and H/Broadway Downtown Alleys (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
3. Award a $609,270 contract to Emmett's Excavation, Inc., of Fresno, California
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council Adopt findings of Categorical Exemption Class 1, pursuant to Section 15301(d) (Existing facilities) and Categorical Exemption Class 2, pursuant to Section 15302(c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA). Staff also recommends the Council adopt the 18th AAR No. 2016-118 appropriating $770,000 for Sewer Rehabilitation/Replacement in the Congo and H/Broadway Alleys, and award a $609,270 construction contract to Emmett's Excavation, Inc. of Fresno, California.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
After a detailed analysis of the downtown development plans and an inspection of the Downtown Sewer Collection System, the wastewater management group identified the project sewers for rehabilitation and replacement. The work to be performed will correct structural and capacity deficiencies. The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Ma...
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