REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Lili Hernandez, Principal Civil Engineer
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Approve and accept the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) grant for the Old Pirate Lane State Small Water System Consolidation Project, CC-1624, and approve appropriation of funds
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Statement of Issue:
On July 11, 2024, California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) awarded the City of Huntington Beach $327,947 in Expedited Drinking Water Grant (EDWG) funding for the construction of Old Pirate Lane State Small Water System Consolidation Project, CC-1624. City Council action is requested to accept the grant agreement and approve appropriations to complete the project.
Financial Impact:
The total estimated cost of the project is $578,000. The State Water Resources Control Board has granted the city $327,947 from the State Water System Consolidation Project grant program. Staff requests an appropriation of $250,053 from the Water Fund (506) into the Old Pirate Lane business unit 50691049 to cover the remainder of the project expenses.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to accept the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) grant for $327,947; and,
B) Approve appropriation of grant award funding of $327,947 into the SWRCB Old Pirate Lane business unit 130291001.82100; and,
C) Approve appropriation of $250,053 into business unit 50691049.82100.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Old Pirate Lane State Small Water System Consolidation Project addresses a critical public health concern identified by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) in January 2020. Elevated nitrate levels in a privately operated well (Old Pirate Lane Water Company (OP...
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