REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 7, 2019
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: DEJAN PAVIC, Supervising Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: GLENN A. KNAPP, Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility 4.5-million gallon finished water reservoir project: (Council District 6)
1. ***RESOLUTION - Pledging and dedicating gross water revenues for repayment of a $14,000,000 Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Low Interest Loan for construction of a 4.5-million gallon finished water reservoir at the City of Fresno's Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (Subject to Mayor's veto)
2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff Recommends that City Council adopt a Revised and Amended Pledge Revenue Resolution pledging and dedicating gross water revenues for repayment of a $14,000,000 Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Low Interest Loan for construction of a 4.5-million gallon finished water reservoir at the City of Fresno's Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF), and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The long-term over-pumping of our groundwater aquifer and effects of recent multi-year drought conditions warrant continued and aggressive action in meeting the City's goals for restoration of aquifer groundwater levels, and achievement of a balanced water resource portfolio by 2025. Council adoption of this Revised and Amended Pledge Revenue Resolution is necessary to satisfy the requirements for execution of the funding agreement and provide a viable and effective low cost avenue to initialize construction of a 4.5-m...
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