REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 2, 2021
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Amendment No. 7 to the November 17, 2016 Copper River Ranch Water Supply Implementation Agreement requesting to eliminate the requirement for the construction of PS 371 following a new water supply analysis conducted by the Developer (Council District 6).
Body
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 7 to the Copper River Ranch Water Supply Implementation Agreement (Agreement) to eliminate the requirement for the construction of PS 371 following a new water supply analysis conducted by the Developer of the Copper River Ranch Development relating to the water supply needs in the original project area and reviewed by the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno City Council approved the Agreement on November 17, 2016, whereby Developers are to provide 4,900 GPM of firm water supply capacity within the Project Area (as set forth in the 2003 FEIR) in accordance with a mutually-agreed upon project completion schedule. The Agreement also includes a payment schedule for Developer's fair share contribution (Development Fee) related to the City's Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF). The Agreement has previously been amended six times for the convenience of the Developers to extend deadlines set forth therein. The current amendment request incorporates a new water supply analysis conducted by the Developer and reviewed by the City relating to the Project Area and in light of updated applicable water supply standards, construction of PS 371 is no longer necessary to meet water demands within the Project Area. The Administration recommends the City Council approve the amendment.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the Agreement, Developers are obligated to provide water for the Project Area within the Copper River Ranch Development via the construction of new wells, pay a fair share fee...
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