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CITY OF COLTON Item #16 AGENDA REPORT For the Colton Utility Authority Meeting of June 4, 2002 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY FROM: ERIC FRASER, DIRECTOR OF WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTS WITH THE CITY'S WATER SUPPLY AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER ACTIONS TO ENSURE THE RELIABLE DELIVERY OF A PURE, WHOLESOME AND POTABLE WATER SUPPLY DATE: May 28, 2002 BACKGROUND: Recent changes in the action level for perchlorate have resulted in three City owned wells being removed from service. As such, the ability to meet system wide demand for water this summer has been severely compromised. Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code allows the City Council to pass a resolution by a four-fifths vote of its membership declaring that an emergency condition exists and delegating authority to order actions required by that emergency without giving notice for bids to let contracts. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Due to declining water levels at several City owned wells, the ability to meet system demand has been diminished. The pump assembly in Well 16 recently was damaged due to cavitations and must be replaced. Well No. 23 is being upgraded to produce more water to meet demand and reduce the dependency on purchased water from neighboring agencies. ALTERNATIVES: Initiate mandatory water rationing or serve water that exceeds the action level for perchlorate and notify the public. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the Water Operations Capital Equipment Account Number 521-8100-8101-4955. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no environmental impacts associated with adoption of the resolutions. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution declaring an emergency condition exists within the city that requires immediate action to ensure the reliable delivery of a pure, wholesome and potable water supply; and, ratify the actions of the City Manager, pursuant to Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code, who executed a contract with So Cal Pump & Well Drilling, Inc. for emergency repairs and services in an amount not -to -exceed $40,054.09. Report prepared by: Eric R. Fraser, Director of Water and Wastewater Operations Attachment: Resolution: Declaration of Emergency REVIEW TEAM ONLY City Attorney: + Finance Director: City Manager: "T>Q iYJ l OTHER: