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AGENDA REPORT For the Council Meeting of June 4, 1996 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVAL: Nabar Enrique Martinez, City Managerp, FROM: Les Evans, Interim Water & Wastewater Director E SUBJECT: Approval of Contract with Phil Martin & Associates for Environmental Impact Analysis of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion DATE: May 23, 1996 BACKGROUND: The City Council has authorized the design of repairs, improvements and capacity increases at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The project should be ready to advertise for bids in the fall. Prior to commencement of construction, however, the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) must be met. DISCUSSION ANALYSIS: The City Council has engaged the services of Krieger and Stewart to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of $7.5 million worth of repairs and improvements to the WWTP, including the addition of two 1.0 mgd extended aeration oxidation ditch basins and two circular secondary clarifiers with a capacity of 1.5 mgd each. In addition, the Krieger and Stewart design will include plans for the construction of two sludge drying beds with under drains. The Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 authorize the use of Federal money to create a State Revolving Fund (SRF) low interest loan program. SRF loans may be used for construction and improvements of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW). In August, 1995 the Water and Wastewater Department staff applied for a FY 1996/97 SRF loan for the expansion of the secondary portion of the treatment plant. We have received notice that the City's project can be expanded to include all of the repairs and improvements required by Title 22. In order to apply for the loan, the City must submit (and receive approval of) a Facility Plan for the project. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS: The environmental review documents must meet both California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State Environmental Review Process (SERP) requirements. The SERP requirements include compliance with the National Environmental Policy (NEPA) as well as CEQA. The draft environmental documents must be submitted to the state clearinghouse for a 30 -day (minimum) review period. The City will also be required to publish notices and hold at least one public hearing regarding the draft project report and environmental documents. Item # 0 -:1