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CITY OF COLTON Item #21 AGENDA REPORT For the Colton Utility Authority Meeting of May 7, 2002 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE COLTON UTILITY ALIT FROM: ERIC R. FRASER, DIRECTOR OF WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATION SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THAT ANTMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTS WITH THE CITY'S WATER SUPPLY AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER ACTIONS TO ENSURE THE RELIABLE DELIVERY OF A PURE, WHOLESOME AND POTABLE WATER SUPPLY DATE: Apri124,2002 BACKGROUND: Recent changes in the action level for perchlorate have resulted in three city -owed 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 Colton Utility Authority 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: An action plan to address the problem has been initiated. The plan includes the activation of connections to the City of San Bernardino, renting the necessary equipment to re -activate older wells that are currently not used, and making physical changes to the distribution system booster stations to re-route water to different pressure zones. 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 Colton Utility Authority 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, authorize the City Manager, pursuant to Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code, to execute a contract with So Cal Pump & Well Drilling, Inc. for emergency repairs and services in an amount Not -to - Exceed $55,184.46. Report prepared by: Eric R. Fraser, Director of Water and Wastewater Operations Attachment: Resolution for Declaration of Emergency :1 ATJ 4 41,1A 14-1 Z Eel � I Wil City Attorney: -+P— t. ---I Finance Director: (W 4�� City Manager: I Human Resource Manage`r��x Page 1 of 1 (w/attachment)