REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 6, 2017
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Planning Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BY: MATTHEW L. BULLIS, Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submittal of a final application to the State Water Resources Control Board for its Groundwater Sustainability Grant Program to fund planning, monitoring and implementation projects for mitigation of 123-Trichloropropane from groundwater wells located throughout the City of Fresno in the amount of $1,000,000 (Citywide).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of a final application to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for $1,000,000 from the Groundwater Sustainability Grant Program (GWGP) for planning, monitoring and implementation projects for mitigation of 123-Trichlorpropane from groundwater wells, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute all application documents on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) requests Council authorize submittal of an final application to the SWRCB for funds through the GWGP program for a feasibility study and engineering design for mitigation of 123-Trichlorpropane from groundwater wells. Securing this grant would offset the funds already budgeted in Fiscal Year 2017/2018 for this work type and would provide a savings for City rate payers, increase water system reliability, and improve water quality.
BACKGROUND
The City's drinking water demands are approximately 42,360 million gallons annually, which are currently met by a combination of groundwater and treated surface water. Groundwater production is achieved by utilization of approximately 270 water wells, while surface water is provided by two existing plants: the Northeast Surface...
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