REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 22, 2021
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: JERRY L. SCHUBER SR., Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Solid Waste Management Division
THROUGH: ROSA LAU-STAGGS, Wastewater Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to groundwater monitoring and reporting for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill (FSL) (Citywide) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15308/Class 6 and 15309/Class 9 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Approve a Third Amendment to the Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of $328,600 for monitoring and reporting requirements for groundwater remedial actions for the FSL (City) (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15308/Class 6 and 15309/Class 9 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Approve a Third Amendment to the Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of $328,600 for monitoring and reporting requirements for groundwater remedial actions for the FSL; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the agreement and one remaining extension on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In June 1998, the City of Fresno entered into an agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to conduct the final cleanup of the Fresno Sanitary Landfill (FSL). As part of the cleanup efforts, groundwater monitoring and testing are required and quarterly and annual reports are prepared for US EPA.
On March 11, 2016, the City Council approved an Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. (CDM) for professional groundwater monitoring services for the FSL. The Agreement was for a period of four years in the amount of $781,120 with the option of three one-...
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