HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Resolution for Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Funding for WRRF
Department Name: Utilities
Cost Center: 6101
For Agenda of: November 19, 2019
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Aaron Floyd, Utilities Director
Prepared By: David Hix, Deputy Director, Utilities – Wastewater
Jennifer Thompson, Utilities Business Manager
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER
MANAGEMENT (IRWM) GRANT FUNDING FOR THE WATER
RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) to submit a grant application and accept a grant award of
$1,314,530 from the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for
the construction of the Membrane Bioreactor and Ultraviolet Disinfection processes for the
Water Resource Recovery Facility project.
DISCUSSION
In 2012, the City of San Luis Obispo approved the San Luis Obispo County Region Integrated
Regional Water Management Program Participants Memorandum of Understanding that outlined
the structure for water planning for San Luis Obispo County. In November of 2014, Proposition
1 was approved by the voters of California which made available $510 million in funding for
Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM).
On June 5, 2019, the San Luis Obispo County IRWM program selected the City’s project, along
with four other regional projects, to recommend funding through Proposition 1’s implementation
grant program administered by the California State Department of Water Resources. The City’s
request is to fund a portion of the Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Ultraviolet (UV)
Disinfection processes for the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) project. Referred by
the project name for the grant “One Water SLO”, these components of the WRRF project will
increase the quantity and quality of the recycled water, provide the City with increased water
resiliency, and enhance the habitat downstream of the WRRF.
On September 23, 2019, the City presented its project to the State Department of Water
Resources representatives who recommended One Water SLO and four other County projec ts
submit an application for funding. The County IRWM will be submitting an application for
funding the City’s project in the amount of $1,314,530. This request is authorization to submit
the application for funding of the City’s One Water SLO project and for funding the City’s
proportionate share ($15,000) of the County IRWM’s consultant to develop the grant application.
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Policy Context
The WRRF project upgrade involves several processes to ensure compliance with the City’s
stringent requirements for treated wastewater discharge. The project will also increase capacity
that aligns with the City’s General Plan and maximize recycled water production. Pursuing grant
funding is consistent with the WRRF project’s funding strategy.
Public Engagement
Public outreach and engagement for the WRRF project and grant funding opportunities began at
the first steps of this project. The WRRF project continues engagement activities through the
project website http://slowrrfproject.org, updates in the Utilities Department Resource
newsletter, tours, presentations, and other events.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the WRRF Project was certified by Council on
August 16, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2019-20
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing Cost
Sewer Fund $15,000
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $15,000
There is adequate funding in the WRRF Project program budget already approved by Council to
support the City’s share of consultant services. The City’s proportional cost share for consultant
services to support the County IRWM’s submittal of the grant proposal has been estimated to be
an amount not to exceed $15,000. Accepting this grant will reduce the overall costs of the WRRF
project design.
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ALTERNATIVES
Deny adoption of the resolution. Council may decide to not adopt the resolution. Staff does not
recommend this option as the City has been recommended by IRWM for the grant funding.
Accepting this grant will reduce WRRF construction costs and is consistent with the project’s
funding strategy.
Attachments:
a - Draft Resolution Accepting a Grant from IRWM
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R ______
RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2019 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE SAN LUIS
OBISPO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City participates in the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM)
Program and Regional Water Management Group; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the “San Luis Obispo County Region Integrated
Regional Water Management Program Participants Memorandum of Understanding” outlining the
governance structure for the integrated water management planning efforts for San Luis Obispo
County and the Mayor executed the Memorandum in November 2012; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2014, California voters approved Proposition 1, the Water
Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. Proposition 1 authorized $510
million in Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) funding; and
WHEREAS, the City is upgrading its Water Resources Recovery Facility to meet the
requirements of its recently adopted National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit,
maximize recycled water production, increase capacity, replace ageing infrastructure, and create a
community asset; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a design, completed bidding and will construct
Membrane Bioreactor and Ultraviolet Disinfection processes for the Water Resources Recovery
Facility project; and
WHEREAS, the City, through the IRWM, was recommended to apply for a Proposition 1
implementation grant to fund portions of the Membrane Bioreactor and Ultraviolet Disinfection
Component of the Water Resources Recovery Facility, referred to as the “One Water SLO”,
project; and
WHEREAS, the City’s One Water SLO project, and four other County projects, were
recommended for Proposition 1 implementation grant funding; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
is the lead agency responsible for the IRWM program and for the administration of agreements
necessary to receive State funding; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to submit an application and accept the grant funding for the
One Water SLO project in the amount of $1,314,530.00
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Resolution No. _____ (2019 Series) Page 2
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. That the City is authorized to submit an application to the California
Department of Water Resources to obtain a Round 1 Integrated Regional Water Management
Implementation Grant pursuant to the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act
of 2014 (Water Code § 79700 et seq.); and
SECTION 2. That, if awarded, the City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement
to receive a grant for the One Water SLO project; and
SECTION 3. The Director of Utilities, or designee, is hereby authorized and designated
to prepare the necessary data, conduct investigations, file such proposal, and execute a grant
agreement with California Department of Water Resources and any other documents necessary
to implement the City’s application for and award of the grant funding; and
SECTION 4. The Director of Utilities, or designee, is hereby authorized and designated
to represent the City of San Luis Obispo in carrying out City of San Luis Obispo's responsibilities
under the funding agreement, including certifying invoices and disbursement requests for Project
costs on behalf of City of San Luis Obispo and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
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Resolution No. _____ (2019 Series) Page 3
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SECTION 5. Any and all actions, whether previously or subsequently taken by City of
San Luis Obispo, which are consistent with the intent and purposes of the foregoing resolution,
shall be, and hereby are, in all respects, ratified, approved and confirmed.
Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _____________________ 2019.
____________________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
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, this __________ day of _____________________, ___________.
____________________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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