HomeMy WebLinkAbout55C - RESO WATERSMART DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 15, 2019
TITLE:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION IN
AN AMOUNT UP TO $750,000 FOR THE
WATERSMART DROUGHT RESPONSE
PROGRAM FOR THE WASHINGTON
WELL PROJECT
(NON -GENERAL FUND)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1G}
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2111 Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
/s/ Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application for Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Drought Response Program, for the
Washington Avenue Well Project, in an amount of up to $750,000.
DISCUSSION
The majority of the City's potable water comes from an underground basin and is pumped through
21 existing wells. Given the limited water supplies in the region and recent recurring droughts,
constructing a new well in the City would improve overall water system reliability and reduce the
burden on other water production facilities. A new well would also address low pressure zones in
the water system identified in the City's 2017 Water Master Plan.
The City is currently in the design stages of the Washington Avenue Well Project, which will be
located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Penn Way. The
estimated design and construction cost for this project is approximately $6,090,000.
The Department of the Interior offers grants through its Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART
(Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Drought Response Program Drought
Resiliency Projects to stretch and secure water supplies. The Federal Fiscal Year 2020 (October
1, 2019, to September 30, 2020) includes an estimated $2.9 million funding opportunity to award
to agencies for this purpose. The program provides a maximum of $750,000 in grant funding for
multi -phased projects, but not more than 50 percent of the total project cost. If the grant application
is successful, the grant funding would offset a significant portion of the groundwater well
construction costs.
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Adopt Resolution and Authorize Grant Application Submission for the WaterSMART Drought
Response Program for the Washington Well Project
October 15, 2019
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 - Community Facilities &
Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City
assets), Strategy G (develop and implement the City's Capital Improvement Program in
coordination with the Community Investment and Deferred Maintenance Plans).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Staff will return to Council with a request for
approval of further actions and will indicate the fiscal impact of any such awards and associated
expenditures at that time.
Fuad Sweiss, PE, PLS
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
FS/NS/RR
Exhibit: 1. Resolution
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EXHIBIT 1
jmf 10/9/19
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDING BY THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S
WATERSMART DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR
THE WASHINGTON AVENUE WELL PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. The City's potable water comes from an underground basin and is pumped
through 21 existing wells.
B. The region's water supply is limited due to recent recurring droughts.
C. The Washington Avenue Well Project would reduce the burden on other
water production facilities.
D. The estimated design and construction cost for this project is approximately
$6, 090, 000.
E. The United States Department of the Interior offers financial assistance in the
form of grant funding through its Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART (Sustain and
Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Drought Response Program for this type of
project. The program provides up to a maximum of $750,000 in grant funding for multi -
phased projects, but not to exceed 50 percent of the total project cost.
F. The City desires to fund part of the cost of the Washington Avenue Well
Project with grant funding from the WaterSMART Drought Response Program.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby authorizes and
directs the City Manager, or his or her designee, to sign and submit, for and on behalf of
the City of Santa Ana, a grant application from the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART
Drought Response Program for the Washington Avenue Well Project up to the amount of
$750,000.
Section 3. The City Manager, or his or her designee, is designated to provide the
assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the grant application, including
executing a financial assistance or similar agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation
within established deadlines and any amendments or changes thereto.
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Section 4. The City Manager, or his or her designee, is designated to represent
the City of Santa Ana in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the grant agreement,
including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with
applicable state and federal laws.
Section 5. If a grant award is made by the Bureau of Reclamation, the City of
Santa Ana commits to providing up to $5,340,000 in matching funds for the Washington
Avenue Well Project plus any remaining balance.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
ADOPTED this day of 12019.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: ! ,. -f,-L
John M. Funk
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
Resolution No. 2019-XXX
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby certify the attached Resolution No.
2019 - to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on .2019.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2019-XXX
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