HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11350 authorizing use of Sewer Fund Unassigned Working Capital for preparation of the Infrastructure Renewal Strategy Report Update and associated Flow StudyR 11350
RESOLUTION NO. 11350 (2022 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING USE OF SEWER FUND
UNASSIGNED WORKING CAPITAL FOR PREPARATION OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL STRATEGY REPORT UPDATE AND
ASSOCIATED FLOW STUDY, SPECIFICATION NO. 91736
WHEREAS, the City's wastewater collection system and Water Resource
Recovery Facility shall support population and related service demands consistent with
the General Plan (City of San Luis Obispo General Plan Water and Wastewater Element
[WWE] Policy B.2.2.2), and WWE Program B.2.3.1 calls for the City to expand capacity
in the collection system in support of projected wastewater flows; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the General Plan, the Infrastructure Renewal Strategy
Report Update and associated Flow Study (Project) will provide the information and
recommendations necessary to: manage the collection system and ensure that flow does
not exceed design capacity (WWE Policy B.4.2.1); continue, modify, and identify
programs that will minimize stormwater and groundwater infiltration and inflow into the
sewer system (WWE Policy B.4.2.2); and, investigate and carry out cost-effective
methods for reducing infiltration and inflow I/I into the collection system (WWE Program
B.4.3.1); and
WHEREAS, the Project is identified in the 2021-23 Financial Plan as a Sewer Fund
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) that would be implemented over multiple years,
including Fiscal Years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25; and
WHEREAS, the 2021-23 Financial Plan and 2022-23 Financial Plan Supplement
appropriated $250,000 for the Project with additional appropriations forecasted in future
years as separate annual contracts ($100,000 for 2023-24 and $80,000 for 2024-25); and
WHEREAS, the total Project cost is estimated at $430,000 requiring an additional
appropriation of $180,000 at this time to fund implementation of the full Project under one
contract; and
WHEREAS, a balance of over $20 million is available from Sewer Fund
Unassigned Working Capital to fully fund the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Budget. The budget of $180,000 will be moved to the Infrastructure
Renewal Strategy Report Update and associated Flow Study, Specification No. 91736.
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SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The Project is statutorily exempt from CEQA
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and
categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) because the study will consist of the placement of flow monitoring devices and
on/within existing utility infrastructure and corrosive condition mapping within existing
infrastructure, the Project will not modify the existing capacity of the wastewater collection
system, and the Project will not result in any significant physical impacts on the
environment. The information gathered with the Flow Study will inform the Infrastructure
Renewal Strategy Report Update, which will consist of a planning document that will
provide recommendations and will not bind the City to any specific future project or course
of action.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Christianson, seconded by Council Member
Shoresman, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Marx, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor
Christianson, and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 16th day of August 2022.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
___________________________
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
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