REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 8, 2016
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BRIAN S. SPINDOR, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: ROSA LAU-STAGGS, Wastewater Manager-Environmental Services
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions related to leasing 125 acres of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3):
1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15304/Class 4, and 15325(b)/Class 25 of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve an agricultural Lease and Agreement with James Cook in the amount of $114,000 for lease of 125 acres for a three-year term.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Section 15301, 15304, and 15325(b) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve an agricultural Lease and Agreement with James Cook, an individual, at the lease rate of $38,000 per year for 125 acres of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Reclamation Facility (RWRF); and authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee to execute the Lease and Agreement and subsequent extensions on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Wastewater Management Division (WMD) completed advertising and competitive proposal process for leasing a 125-acre parcel land at the RWRF for portions of APN 327-021-05T, APN 327-021-04T and APN 327-021-45T. James Cook was the only respondent for that parcel. The Lease and Agreement provides for a three-year term (January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019) with an option of two additional one-year extensions. Approval of the Lease and Agreement will result in lease revenues to the Wastewater Enterprise Fund of $114,000 to $190,000 depending whether the optional two one-year extension term is exercised.
BACKGROUND
WMD provided local wineries with a specific parcel at RWRF for winery waste...
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