Coachella City Council
August 26, 2026

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 100 Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
312 District Administrative Allocation $11,341 $5,463 $4,721 $7,842 334 Professional/contract services $25,226 $12,712 $3,500 $18,756 334 Prof/contract services - Tree Trimming $0 $0 $4,500 $17,500 430 Repair and maintenance services $1,894 $9,530 $4,500 $5,000 620 Energy charges $6,525 $6,352 $5,600 $8,200
311 County Administrative Charges $105 $105 $105 $114
312 District Administrative Allocation $11,390 $9,654 $6,742 $12,112 334 Professional/contract services $20,277 $25,376 $3,500 $31,689 334 Prof/contract services - Tree Trimming $0 $0 $4,000 $20,000 430 Repair and maintenance services $9,498 $8,911 $8,000 $5,000 620 Energy charges $6,312 $5,872 $8,000 $19,200
311 County Administrative Charges $126 $135 $126 $135
312 District Administrative Allocation $12,580 $9,558 $15,037 $9,809 334 Professional/contract services $42,011 $27,944 $25,000 $26,225 334 Prof/contract services - Tree Trimming $0 $0 $8,000 $15,000 430 Repair and maintenance services $8,399 $9,713 $13,000 $13,000 620 Energy charges $5,278 $4,949 $5,600 $7,500
311 County Administrative Charges $141 $141 $141 $150
312 District Administrative Allocation $18,098 $18,959 $15,833 $11,983 334 Professional/contract services $25,710 $32,008 $22,000 $270,476 334 Prof/contract services - Tree Trimming $0 $0 $5,000 $10,000 334 Prof/contract services - Storm Drain Main $0 $12,325 $20,000 $20,000 430 Repair and maintenance services $13,196 $15,994 $15,000 $15,000 620 Energy charges $6,501 $6,314 $8,900 $10,000
750 Capital Project(s) BUDGET USE ONLY $0 $0 $0 $250,000 311 County Administrative Charges $126 $135 $126 $135
312 District Administrative Allocation $1,182 $7,026 $11,792 $6,937 334 Professional/contract services $7,799 $21,528 $18,064 $26,570 334 Prof/contract services - Tree Trimming $0 $0 $2,000 $8,000 430 Repair and maintenance services $0 $3,101 $6,200 $2,500 620 Energy charges $745 $2,489 $9,900 $6,700
311 County Administrative Charges $143 $152 $143 $156
312 District Administrative Allocation $0 $10,776 $12,211 $9,827 334 Professional/contract services $0 $32,908 $16,264 $27,219 334 Prof/contract services - Tree Trimming $0 $0 $2,000 $12,500 430 Repair and maintenance services $0 $3,484 $8,200 $10,000 620 Energy charges $0 $11,176 $10,900 $12,300
TOTAL $2,886,851 $2,378,939 $2,194,309 $4,625,400

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 101 Fund 240 — Fire Protection District
Fund Type: Special Revenue / Enterprise
Provides fire suppression, EMS, and hazmat services through a CAL FIRE contract. The General Fund contributes 60% ($3,956,944); the remaining 40% comes from property taxes and CFD assessments. Included here per City policy.

Revenues — Line Item Detail
Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
District 40
Secured Property Tax $522,806 $553,801 $650,337 $663,344 Supplemental Property Tax $44,088 $38,106 $22,399 $25,000 Unsecured Property Tax $29,481 $35,804 $29,028 $30,000
Delinquent Taxes, Interest & Penalties $8,143 $6,251 $9,771 $5,000 Pass through $75 $0 $0 $0
RPTTF Pass-Through $654,784 $713,713 $461,213 $470,437
Other Charges $48,036 $51,700 $51,930 $45,000
Homeowners Prop Tax Relief $3,935 $3,951 $3,782 $3,000
Special assessments - CFD 38% $1,100,238 $1,173,446 $1,297,347 $1,300,000 Unrealized gain/loss on investment $27,966 $21,097 $0 $-7,000 Interest and Rents $29,717 $32,377 $27,492 $30,000
Other Revenue $45,126 $53,176 $14,378 $25,000
Transfers-in
Transfers In - General Fund $1,450,526 $3,383,212 $4,274,393 $3,956,944 TOTAL $3,964,922 $6,066,634 $6,842,071 $6,546,725
Expenditures — Line Item Detail
Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
334 Professional/contract services $3,686,708 $5,280,324 $5,880,000 $5,800,000 430 Repair and maintenance services $23,759 $4,287 $15,000 $10,000 580 Meetings, conferences and travel $552 $0 $800 $1,000 610 General supplies $1,054 $371 $2,000 $2,500
611 Minor Equip, Furniture <5,000 $3,471 $0 $1,000 $2,500 620 Utilities $614 $2,408 $450 $1,000
741 Machinery and equipment $8,212 $0 $50,000 $50,000
801 Miscellaneous $8,012 $3,250 $5,000 $10,000
930 General government allocation $575,862 $703,397 $863,531 $669,725 TOTAL $4,308,243 $5,994,036 $6,817,781 $6,546,725

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 102 Fund 242 — Community Facility District — Police (CFD)
Fund Type: Special Revenue
Administers CFD 2005-1 special tax assessments for police services. All revenues transferred to the General Fund. Deferred receivable >$4.3M accrues at 3% interest + 2% CPI (62% police / 38% fire allocation).

Revenues — Line Item Detail
Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
Transfers-in
Interest Income $27,360 $-6,339 $0 —
Special Assessments (62%) $1,799,444 $1,924,493 $2,023,917 — TOTAL $1,826,803 $1,918,154 $2,023,917 —
Expenditures — Line Item Detail
Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
910 Operating transfers out $1,777,500 $1,868,986 $2,023,917 $2,064,395 TOTAL $1,777,500 $1,868,986 $2,023,917 $2,064,395

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 103

H ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Enterprise funds use the full accrual basis of accounting. Although enterprise fund budgets are not legally required under California law, the City presents them for full transparency and GFOA compliance. All line items are sourced from Revenue ALL and Expenses ALL worksheets.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 104 Fund 178 — Coachella Water Authority (incl. Fund 177 — Water Connection Fees) Fund Type: Enterprise Fund
Reflects combined Water Authority and Sanitary District operations under the Utilities Division; Administration (Division 115) and Operations (Division 120) goals are shared across both enterprise funds.

FY 2025-26 Key Achievements
● Completed Cross-Connection Control Management Plan and Submitted Plan to State of California ● Completed Phase 1 of Well #16 Rehabilitation
● Completed Chrome -6 Pilot Testing at Well #19 and Chrome - 6 Preliminary Engineering Report ● Completed Well #20 Phase 1 Construction CIP
● Completed Shady Lane Water and Sewer Consolidation Project CIP ● Completed Draft Water and Sewer Cost of Service Study ● Completed the Sewer System Management Plan and Submitted Plan to the State of California ● Adoption of New Revised Board Order Permit for the Waste Water Treatment Plant FY 2026-27 Goals & Objectives
● Complete Phase 2 of Well #16 Rehabilitation and re-activate Well #16 ● Complete Design of Phase 2 of Well #20 and Start Construction ● Complete Cost of Service Study for Water and Sewer Rates and Adopt New Rate Schedule ● Start Full Design of Chrome 6 Treatment Project
● Complete Environmental Documentation for Chrome 6 Treatment Project ● Submit SRF Application to the State of California for Chrome-6 Treatment Project Funding ● Award Backflow Testing Contract and Begin Implementation of Cross-Connection Program ● Receive re-imbursement for Mesquite and Shady Lane SRF Projects Performance Measures
● Water quality regulatory compliance (Chrome-6 and other State Water Board requirements): 100% of required reporting on time
● Water main breaks/leaks responded to within 4 hours: target 95% ● Unaccounted-for water (non-revenue water) as a percent of production: track annually against industry benchmark
● Well/production capacity projects completed on schedule (e.g., Well #16, Well #20 rehabilitation): track by project
Provides domestic water service. For comparability across fiscal years, all-funds summary figures combine Fund 178 with Fund 177 (Water Connection Fees), consistent with the City’s consolidated Water Authority net position reporting. Significant capital investment required for Chromium-6 compliance. Administrative overhead allocated to GF via CAP ($3,392,899). Prop 218 rate increase proceedings anticipated in CY 2026.

Revenues — Line Item Detail
Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
Transfers-in
Connection Fees $497,048 $998,534 $522,142 $500,000
Interest Income $239,570 $329,320 $280,599 $300,000
Unrealized gain/loss on investment $224,722 $220,438 $0 $0 Charges for Services
Utility Service Revenue $6,595,290 $6,859,285 $7,182,458 $7,500,000 Other Charges, Interes, and Grants
Other Charges $79,994 $71,647 $71,425 $72,500
Connection Fees $27,808 $21,299 $21,411 $21,500

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 105 Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
Other Revenue $1,781 $659 $0 $0
Ground Water Replenishment $513,184 $541,828 $561,411 $570,000 Other Revenue $32,667 $18,734 $4,115 $0
Prop 1 DAC Involvement $34,190 $88 $0 —
Interest Income $130,650 $120,595 $52,129 $60,000
Unrealized gain/loss on investment $100,341 $91,876 $0 — Interest Income - fiscal agent $88,140 $49,506 $0 —
Water - Conservation Rebate Program $8,310 $103,939 $6,030 $5,000 IRWM - Conservation (G21-001) $-160,405 $11,856 $0 —
DWSRF - Mesquite (W-32) $0 $0 $0 $2,565,583
Prop 84 - Shady Lane (W-35) $0 $9,645 $0 —
DWSRF - Shady Lane (W-35) $0 $0 $0 $1,799,050
Prop 1 DAC Involvement Grant(W-37) $950,930 $0 $0 —
Water Resources Board (W-55) $0 $500,000 $1,575,000 —
Transfers In
Transfers In from Fund 177 (W-46) $0 $0 $0 $2,500,000
Transfers In from Fund 177 (W-49) $0 $0 $0 $17,303
Transfers In from Fund 177 (W-50) $0 $0 $0 $29,500
Transfers In from Fund 177 (W-51) $0 $0 $0 $70,755
Transfers In from Fund 177 (W-52) $0 $0 $0 $74,222
Transfers In from Fund 177 (W-56) $0 $0 $0 $775,000
Transfers In from Fund 101 (W-32) $0 $200,000 $0 $0
Transfers In from Fund 177 (CIP) $0 $0 $565,935 $0
TOTAL $9,364,220 $10,149,251 $10,842,655 $16,860,413
Expenditures — Line Item Detail
Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
910 Transfer to Fund 178 (W-46) $0 $0 $0 $2,500,000
910 Transfer to Fund 178 (W-49) $0 $0 $0 $17,303
910 Transfer to Fund 178 (W-50) $0 $0 $0 $29,500
910 Transfer to Fund 178 (W-51) $0 $0 $0 $70,755
910 Transfer to Fund 178 (W-52) $0 $0 $0 $74,222
910 Transfer to Fund 178 (W-56) $0 $0 $0 $775,000
Administration
110 Regular employees $696,963 $979,878 $1,110,363 $215,343 114 Benefit and leave cash-in $54,310 $139,899 $131,446 $37,494 117 Stand-by time/overtime $14,140 $18,480 $15,500 $15,000 120 Temporary/part-time employees $36,422 $69,542 $30,000 $30,000 132 Other salary payments $4,400 $6,176 $11,137 $3,250
210 Group insurance $173,566 $158,739 $269,145 $44,076
220 Payroll tax deductions $11,590 $14,802 $17,253 $3,561 230 PERS contributions $65,096 $84,092 $115,047 $17,077 310 Official/administrative $33,667 $41,307 $40,000 $40,000 332 City Attorney services - special services $15,217 $12,365 $20,000 $20,000 334 Professional/contract services $96,346 $306,533 $200,000 $200,000 334 Merchant Account Fees $24,824 $40,778 $46,000 $46,000 530 Communications $38,789 $14,187 $40,000 $15,000

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 106 Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
540 Advertising $1,095 $11,783 $2,000 $32,000
580 Meetings, conferences and travel $9,569 $9,256 $10,000 $10,000 610 General supplies $9,819 $14,298 $10,000 $12,000
611 Minor Equipment $565 $1,273 $5,000 $5,000
641 Dues and subscriptions $26,319 $21,862 $55,000 $50,000 851 Principal payments - 2020 POB $0 $0 $0 $149,480
851 Principal Payments 2022A $0 $0 $0 $160,000
851 Principal Payments 2022B $0 $0 $0 $530,000
893 Lease Expense $316,171 $316,171 $316,171 $23,344
852 Interest payments - 2020 POB $52,194 $22,499 $47,031 $44,433 852 Interest Payments 2022A $161,853 $156,073 $176,000 $169,800 852 Interest Payments 2022B $145,885 $126,320 $179,600 $158,800 852 Interest Payments - Lease $122,523 $146,891 $120,100 $118,779 892 Amortization expense $0 $28,903 $0 $100,390
918 Transfer Out-Gen Gov't Admin Fees $1,093,372 $1,066,576 $1,210,712 $3,392,899 Operations
110 Regular employees $890,032 $756,346 $779,174 $957,111 114 Benefit and leave cash-in $73,243 $78,198 $69,758 $83,249 117 Stand-by time/overtime $114,699 $106,063 $145,350 $145,350 120 Temporary/part-time employees $0 $0 $0 $170,000
132 Other salary payments $1,040 $2,246 $9,274 $11,224
210 Group insurance $230,324 $216,824 $225,511 $284,556 220 Payroll tax deductions $15,972 $14,282 $13,238 $15,899 230 PERS contributions $75,106 $88,257 $66,379 $86,242
334 Professional/contract services $96,577 $137,659 $166,000 $146,000 334 Professional services - lab fees $46,192 $67,589 $45,000 $45,000 430 Repair and maintenance services $433,720 $625,149 $400,000 $400,000 442 Rental of equipment and vehicles $63,860 $35,225 $65,000 $75,000 530 Communications $0 $0 $2,000 $2,000
610 General supplies $286,778 $364,728 $325,000 $325,000 612 Computer Software $4,992 $0 $5,000 $5,000
620 Energy charges $721,660 $709,989 $650,000 $700,000
620 Ground water replenishment $535,723 $569,314 $550,000 $550,000 741 Machinery and equipment $0 $0 $20,000 $190,000
742 Vehicles $7,175 $0 $16,317 $17,000
621 Fuel - Water Dept Only $33,565 $32,779 $40,000 $40,000 737 W-41 Valve Replacement $0 $0 $0 $260,000
737 W-39 Whitewater Wash Bridge Pipeline @
Ave 50 $0 $0 $0 $350,000
737 W-46 Well 20 (150 Zone)-Construction $0 $0 $555,912 $2,500,000 737 W-49 Ave 52 Extension to Jackson $0 $0 $0 $17,303
737 W-51 Grapefruit Extension to Palm St $0 $0 $0 $70,755 737 W-52 Whitewater Crossing Palm/Airport $0 $0 $173,508 $74,222 734 W-50 Water Main Ext Ave 51 to JacksonProfessional Services $0 $0 $17,753 $29,500 737 W-53 Scada System Upgrade $0 $0 $0 $300,000
737 W-54 - Well #16 Rehab-Construction $0 $0 $0 $500,000 737 W-56 Meter Exchange Project 2025-26 $0 $0 $0 $1,550,000

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 107 Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
737 W-55 Hexavalent Chromium TreatmentConstruction $0 $0 $0 $3,000,000 TOTAL $6,835,349 $7,613,332 $8,517,679 $22,010,917
Fully Burdened Labor Cost by Division — Administration vs. Operations Division FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Administration $1,471,609 $1,699,891 $365,801
Operations $1,262,216 $1,308,684 $1,753,631
Total $2,733,825 $3,008,575 $2,119,432
Administration (division 115) cost declined from $1,699,891 in FY 2025-26 to $365,801 in FY 2026-27, reflecting the FY 2026- 27 Cost Allocation Plan (2 CFR 200) restructuring under which most Water Authority administrative and finance-support staff cost is now budgeted in the General Fund and recovered through a $3,392,899 transfer-in. See the Salaries and Benefits by Department schedule for full detail.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 108 Fund 361 — Coachella Sanitary District (incl. Fund 360 — Sewer Connection Fees)
Fund Type: Enterprise Fund
Reflects combined Water Authority and Sanitary District operations under the Utilities Division; Administration (Division 115) and Operations (Division 120) goals are shared across both enterprise funds.

FY 2025-26 Key Achievements
● Completed Cross-Connection Control Management Plan and Submitted Plan to State of California ● Completed Phase 1 of Well #16 Rehabilitation
● Completed Chrome -6 Pilot Testing at Well #19 and Chrome - 6 Preliminary Engineering Report ● Completed Well #20 Phase 1 Construction CIP
● Completed Shady Lane Water and Sewer Consolidation Project CIP ● Completed Draft Water and Sewer Cost of Service Study ● Completed the Sewer System Management Plan and Submitted Plan to the State of California ● Adoption of New Revised Board Order Permit for the Waste Water Treatment Plant FY 2026-27 Goals & Objectives
● Complete Phase 2 of Well #16 Rehabilitation and re-activate Well #16 ● Complete Design of Phase 2 of Well #20 and Start Construction ● Complete Cost of Service Study for Water and Sewer Rates and Adopt New Rate Schedule ● Start Full Design of Chrome 6 Treatment Project
● Complete Environmental Documentation for Chrome 6 Treatment Project ● Submit SRF Application to the State of California for Chrome-6 Treatment Project Funding ● Award Backflow Testing Contract and Begin Implementation of Cross-Connection Program ● Receive re-imbursement for Mesquite and Shady Lane SRF Projects Performance Measures
● Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) per 100 miles of pipe: track annually against Sewer System Management Plan target
● Wastewater treatment plant permit (Board Order) compliance: 100% of required reporting on time ● Preventive sewer line cleaning/CCTV inspection completed per Sewer System Management Plan schedule: target 100%
Provides wastewater collection and treatment services. For comparability across fiscal years, all-funds summary figures combine Fund 361 with Fund 360 (Sewer Connection Fees), consistent with the City’s consolidated Sanitary District net position reporting. FY 2026-27 revenues include sewer charges, property taxes, DWR grants, and SWRCB loan proceeds. Prop 218 rate increase proceedings anticipated in CY 2026.

Revenues — Line Item Detail
Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
Connection Fees
Connection Fees $815,656 $594,591 $447,526 $500,000
Interest Income $47,057 $37,804 $48,813 $60,000
Unrealized gain/loss on investment $37,462 $19,122 $25,000 $0 General Revenues
Secured Property Tax $45,309 $47,063 $54,862 $55,959
Supplemental Property Tax $8,177 $8,462 $5,977 $6,096
Unsecured Property Tax $5,022 $2,524 $2,447 $2,496
Delinquent Taxes, Interest & Penalties $715 $531 $1,638 $1,670 Homeowners Prop Tax Relief $336 $336 $319 $325

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 109 Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
Pass Through $6 $0 $0 $0
RPTTF Pass-Through $173,186 $188,748 $124,856 $127,353
Charges for Service
Utility Service Revenue $7,534,644 $7,920,643 $7,815,900 $8,100,000 Other Revenue
Unrealized gain/loss on investment $123,577 $136,508 $0 — Interest Income - fiscal agent $3,661 $1,622 $0 —
Interest Income $131,022 $202,709 $199,048 $200,000
Other Revenue $3,247 $1,145 $1,500 $1,500
Prop 1 DAC Involvement Grant(S-14) $0 $88 $0 —
Prop 84 DWR-Shady Ln (S-15) $0 $9,375 $0 $1,603,468
ARPA Grant - (S-18) Fed $0 $1,119,244 $1,119,244 $0
ARPA Grant - (S-29) Fed $0 $82,576 $0 $787,388
Transfers In
Transfers In from Fund 360 (SWRCB Loan) $1,505,256 $1,505,256 $1,505,256 $1,505,256 Transfers In from Fund 361 (S-15) $0 $0 $25,000 —
Transfers In from Fund 360 (S-19) $0 $0 $0 $500,000
Transfers In from Fund 152 (S-28) ARPA — — $0 $17,303
Transfers In from Fund 152 (S-29) ARPA $0 $0 $0 $17,303 Transfers In from Fund 361 (S-30) $0 $0 $300,000 —
Transfers In from Fund 361 (S-31) — — $0 $875,000
Transfers In from Fund 361 (S-32) — — $0 $2,000,000
Transfers In from Fund 361 (S-33) — — $0 $1,539,000
TOTAL $10,434,335 $11,878,347 $11,677,384 $17,900,118
Expenditures — Line Item Detail
Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
910 Transfer out to fund 361 (SWRCB Loan) $1,505,256 $1,505,256 $1,505,256 $1,505,256 910 Transfer out to Fund 182 (P-29) $0 $0 $0 $250,000
910 Transfer out to Fund 361 (S-19) $0 $0 $0 $500,000
910 Transfer out to Fund 361 (S-27) $0 $0 $0 $17,303
910 Transfer out to Fund 361 (S-28) $0 $0 $0 $17,303
910 Transfer out to Fund 361 (S-31) $0 $0 $0 $875,000
910 Transfer out to Fund 361 (S-32) $0 $0 $0 $2,000,000 910 Transfer out to Fund 361 (S-33) $0 $0 $0 $1,539,000 Administration
110 Regular employees $664,134 $946,628 $1,040,830 $142,388 114 Benefit and leave cash-in $50,088 $138,654 $125,240 $30,908 117 Stand-by time/overtime $5,889 $15,268 $10,500 $10,000 120 Temporary/part-time employees $55,944 $110,993 $75,919 $50,000 132 Other salary payments $4,400 $6,044 $11,137 $3,250
210 Group insurance $149,360 $147,623 $252,570 $26,105
220 Payroll tax deductions $10,548 $14,091 $16,270 $2,517 230 PERS contributions $57,691 $78,593 $109,512 $11,291 310 Official/administrative $90,354 $96,614 $95,000 $95,000 311 County administrative charges $4,882 $5,079 $5,000 $5,000 334 Other professional/contract services $77,371 $221,780 $165,000 $150,000

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 110 Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
530 Communications $8,881 $12,528 $10,000 $10,000
580 Meetings, conferences and travel $8,196 $8,855 $10,000 $10,000 610 General supplies $11,452 $13,549 $10,000 $10,000
611 Minor Equipment $565 $1,264 $5,000 $5,000
612 Minor Software $4,010 $3,294 $83,000 $8,000
641 Dues and subscriptions $20,942 $14,773 $20,000 $20,000 851 Principal payment - USDA Ave 54 Loan $-5,000 $0 $60,000 $65,000 851 Principal payments 2015A $0 $0 $215,000 $225,000
851 Principal payment - 2005 B $-24,197 $0 $109,859 $114,437 851 Principal payment - 2005 SWB $0 $0 $1,438,332 $1,471,413 851 Principal payment - 2020 POB Bonds $0 $0 $161,241 $164,475 851 Principal payment - Energy Project 23 $0 $0 $68,919 $71,913 852 Interest payments 2015A $109,850 $99,976 $92,175 $81,425 852 Int Exp - USDA Ave 54 Loan $54,392 $52,947 $52,205 $51,433 852 Int Exp - 2005 B $176,090 $148,584 $145,303 $140,677 852 Int Exp - 2005 State Water Board $122,970 $91,178 $66,924 $33,843 852 Interest payments - 2020 POB Bonds $55,910 $51,256 $51,510 $48,889 852 Int Exp - Energy Project 23 $57,029 $46,622 $84,189 $81,130 892 Amortization expense $0 $28,903 $22,623 $24,043
918 Transfer Out-Gen Gov't Admin Fees $1,123,407 $1,142,853 $936,423 $3,234,740 Operations
110 Regular employees $979,765 $833,108 $948,775 $1,042,043 114 Benefit and leave cash-in $81,101 $74,705 $83,474 $108,780 117 Stand-by time/overtime $84,335 $95,183 $125,000 $125,000 132 Other salary payments $1,040 $2,519 $11,618 $10,968 210 Group insurance $207,578 $220,449 $249,043 $279,055 220 Payroll tax deductions $16,942 $15,188 $14,958 $16,780 230 PERS contributions $101,158 $126,593 $102,281 $120,263 334 Professional/contract services $139,372 $129,853 $210,000 $150,000 334 Professional/contract services - lab $55,720 $61,424 $55,000 $55,000 430 Repair and maintenance services $126,787 $123,187 $100,000 $150,000 442 Rental of equipment and vehicles $38,706 $11,497 $35,000 $65,000 610 General supplies $202,947 $224,347 $150,000 $160,000 611 Minor Equip, Furniture, <5,000 $0 $0 $5,000 $5,000
612 Software $4,992 $1,000 $5,000 $5,000
620 Energy charges $925,214 $852,210 $820,000 $820,000
621 FUEL - SANITATION DEPT ONLY $39,654 $29,848 $50,000 $50,000 741 Machinery and equipment $0 $0 $100,000 $371,000
742 Vehicles $10,762 $0 $10,000 $10,000
737 S-19 Capacity Imp. Ave 50 from Coronado to
Harrison $0 $0 $0 $500,000
737 S-27 Ave 52 Extension to Jackson $0 $0 $0 $17,303
737 S-28 Ave 51Extension to Jackson $0 $0 $0 $17,303
737 S-29 Headworks Screening Improvement $0 $0 $220,792 $787,388 737 S-30 SCADA System Upgrade $0 $0 $0 $300,000
737 S-31 Capacity Improvements Ave 53
Frederick to Shady $0 $0 $0 $875,000

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City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 111 Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
737 S-32 Capacity Improvements Ave 54 Tyler to
Grapefruit $0 $0 $0 $2,000,000
737 S-33 Pipe Replacement Frederick to Julia to
Westerfield $0 $0 $0 $1,539,000
TOTAL $7,416,488 $7,804,315 $10,350,877 $22,681,623
Fully Burdened Labor Cost by Division — Administration vs. Operations Division FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Administration $1,457,894 $1,641,977 $276,460
Operations $1,367,744 $1,535,149 $1,702,890
Total $2,825,638 $3,177,126 $1,979,349
Administration (division 115) cost declined from $1,641,977 in FY 2025-26 to $276,460 in FY 2026-27, reflecting the FY 2026- 27 Cost Allocation Plan (2 CFR 200) restructuring under which most Sanitary District administrative and finance-support staff cost is now budgeted in the General Fund and recovered through a $3,234,740 transfer-in. See the Salaries and Benefits by Department schedule for full detail.

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City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 112

I DEBT SERVICE & CAPITAL PROJECTS
Long-Term Debt
This section discloses the City's outstanding long-term debt, the legal debt limit applicable to General Law cities in California, principal and interest requirements to maturity by activity, and the effect of debt service on City operations. Outstanding balances and debt service requirements are sourced from Note 8 (Long-Term Liabilities) to the City's audited FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Legal Debt Limit
As a General Law city, the City of Coachella's authority to issue general obligation bonded debt is limited under California Government Code Section 43605 to 15% of the assessed value of all real and personal property within the City, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. The City has no general obligation bonded debt outstanding and none is planned for FY 2026-27. All debt shown in this section is either payable from a specific pledged revenue source (enterprise revenue bonds, State Revolving Fund and USDA loans secured by utility rates), a lease obligation, or a pension obligation bond payable from general City resources; none of it constitutes general obligation bonded debt subject to the Section 43605 limit. The City therefore retains its full legal debt margin.

Per the City's ACFR statistical section (Legal Debt Margin Information), FY 2024-25 net assessed valuation of $3,103,367,022 converts to an adjusted assessed valuation of $775,841,756 under the 25%-of-market-value basis in effect when the Section 43605 limit was enacted, yielding a legal debt limit of $116,376,263. With no general obligation bonds outstanding, the City's full $116,376,263 legal debt margin remains available — 0.0% utilized.

Fiscal Year Net Assessed
Valuation
Adjusted Assessed
Valuation (25%)
Legal Debt Limit
(15%)
GO Bonds
Outstanding Legal Debt Margin
2021 $2,286,171,648 $571,542,912 $85,731,437 $0 $85,731,437 2022 $2,394,951,703 $598,737,926 $89,810,689 $0 $89,810,689 2023 $2,607,373,382 $651,843,346 $97,776,502 $0 $97,776,502 2024 $2,939,133,322 $734,783,331 $110,217,500 $0 $110,217,500 2025 $3,103,367,022 $775,841,756 $116,376,263 $0 $116,376,263 Source: City of Coachella ACFR, Legal Debt Margin Information (statistical section). Assessed valuation is converted to the 25%-ofmarket-value basis in effect when California's constitutional/statutory debt limit was enacted, consistent with State methodology; current assessments are at 100% of market value under Proposition 13. The City has carried no general obligation bonded debt in any of the last five years shown.

Outstanding Long-Term Debt by Type
Debt Category Governmental Activities Business-Type
Activities Total 6/30/2025
Loans Payable $601,926 $5,140,351 $5,742,277
Pension Obligation Bonds $9,604,041 $3,835,959 $13,440,000 Revenue Bonds $13,722,173 $16,491,060 $30,213,233
Lease Payable $6,171,056 $2,188,564 $8,359,620
Compensated Absences $1,097,122 $656,750 $1,753,872
Claims Payable $999,741 — $999,741
Net Pension Liability $2,190,967 $1,018,587 $3,209,554
Total OPEB Liability $2,294,693 $1,380,445 $3,675,138
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT $36,681,719 $30,711,716 $67,393,435 Source: City of Coachella FY 2024-25 ACFR, Note 8 — Long-Term Liabilities. Governmental activities debt decreased $0.91 million (2.4%) and business-type activities debt decreased $2.69 million (8.0%) from the prior year, reflecting scheduled debt service payments net of new lease obligations.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 113 Principal and Interest Requirements to Maturity
The table below aggregates the annual principal and interest requirements for all outstanding bonds, loans, and lease obligations, by activity, for the five years following FY 2026-27 and in total thereafter through final maturity (the latest maturities extend to FY 2052 for enterprise loans and FY 2049 for water revenue bonds). Detail by individual debt issue is presented in Note 8 to the City's audited financial statements.

Governmental Activities
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, Principal Interest Total
2026 $1,925,560 $912,283 $2,837,843
2027 $1,932,800 $861,235 $2,794,035
2028 $1,939,237 $806,638 $2,745,875
2029 $1,913,754 $755,861 $2,669,615
2030 $1,821,686 $702,886 $2,524,572
2031 and thereafter $19,923,986 $4,429,326 $24,353,312
TOTAL — Governmental
Activities $29,457,023 $8,468,229 $37,925,252
Business-Type Activities (Enterprise Funds)
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, Principal Interest Total
2026 $2,925,804 $897,809 $3,823,613
2027 $3,009,675 $811,660 $3,821,335
2028 $1,583,647 $721,794 $2,305,441
2029 $1,625,596 $664,914 $2,290,510
2030 $1,655,858 $607,883 $2,263,741
2031 and thereafter $15,721,732 $4,118,966 $19,840,698
TOTAL — Business-Type
Activities $26,522,312 $7,823,026 $34,345,338
Citywide, total principal and interest to maturity on all outstanding bonds, loans, and leases is $72,270,590 ($55,979,335 principal and $16,291,255 interest). The FY 2026-27 budget year alone accounts for $6,615,370 of this total.

Citywide Debt Service Requirements by Year

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 114 Non-City Obligation Debt (Fiduciary — Not a City Liability) The Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency (reported as a fiduciary Private-Purpose Trust Fund, not part of the City's own governmental or enterprise debt above) had $23,879,969 in outstanding Tax Allocation Bonds at June 30, 2025 (2013, 2014, 2016A, and 2016B Series), payable solely from pledged Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) revenues through final maturity in FY 2036-37. This debt is not a City obligation and is excluded from the legal debt limit and from all fund balance and net position totals presented elsewhere in this document.

Separately, Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Glenroy) had $5,230,000 in outstanding Special Tax Bonds, Series 2018 at June 30, 2025, secured solely by special taxes levied on parcels within that district under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act. This debt is non-recourse to the City's general credit and is also excluded from the Section 43605 limit and from the City's own debt totals.

Per Note 8 to the ACFR, the 2013 and 2014 Tax Allocation Bond Series retire earlier, in FY 2027-28 and FY 2029-30 respectively, while the 2016A and 2016B Series carry the RPTTF obligation through final maturity in FY 2036-37, which is the year cited elsewhere in this document as when the structural deficit outlook improves.

Effect of Debt on Operations
Governmental-activity debt service is funded from several sources: General Fund transfers to the Debt Service Fund (covering the Pension Obligation Bonds and the 2016 Lease Revenue Bonds); a dedicated State Gas Tax transfer (covering the Gas Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds); Development Impact Fee revenue (covering the real property loan); prior-year Bridge & Grade Separation fund reserves (covering the 2023 Energy Improvement Financing Agreement's governmental share); and departmental operating budgets citywide (covering vehicle, copier, and building leases). The Pension Obligation Bonds were issued in December 2020 to prefund a portion of the City's unfunded CalPERS liability at a lower fixed borrowing cost than the plan's assumed discount rate; the resulting annual General Fund-supported debt service is a fixed, non-discretionary cost through FY 2035-36 and is factored into the General Fund's structural deficit discussion elsewhere in this document.

Enterprise fund debt service is paid entirely from Water Authority and Sanitary District utility rate revenues and does not draw on the General Fund. The Sanitary District's SWRCB and USDA loans account for the largest near-term enterprise principal payments (FY 2026-27 alone: $1,536,413), consistent with those loans' original amortization schedules; both are more than half repaid and continue to amortize through FY 2051-52. The revenue bonds of both utilities carry rate covenants requiring net utility revenue to cover debt service by a minimum of 1.25 times, per the respective bond resolutions. For FY 2024-25 (per the City's ACFR statistical section, Revenue Bond Coverage schedules), the Sanitary District's net revenue available for debt service of $4,828,745 covered total debt service of $2,321,057 by 2.08 times, and the Water Authority's net revenue available for debt service of $2,523,323 covered total debt service of $1,169,622 by 2.16 times — both comfortably above the 1.25 times covenant and consistent with coverage in each of the last ten fiscal years.

Credit Ratings
Per the City's Municipal Advisor (debt profile dated August 2026), the table below shows underlying long-term ratings for each rated issue, expressed as Moody's / S&P Global Ratings / Fitch (a dash indicates that agency does not rate the issue). Outstanding par amounts reflect the Municipal Advisor's August 2026 snapshot and are provided for current reference; they may differ from the June 30, 2025 audited balances presented elsewhere in this section due to the different measurement dates and scheduled principal payments made between those dates.

Debt Issue Outstanding Par (Aug. 2026) Underlying Rating (Moody's/S&P/Fitch)
General Fund
2020 Pension Obligation Bonds $11,260,000 --/AA-/--
2016 Lease Revenue Bonds $9,155,000 --/A+/--
Energy Financing
2023 Energy Improvement Financing (BofA) $6,781,771 --/--/-- (not rated) Gas Tax

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 115 Debt Issue Outstanding Par (Aug. 2026) Underlying Rating (Moody's/S&P/Fitch)
2019 Gas Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds $3,370,000 --/AA-/-- Water Enterprise Revenue Bonds
2022A Water Revenue Bonds $4,165,000 --/A+/--
2022B Water Revenue Bonds $3,705,000 --/A+/--
Sanitary District
2015 Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds $2,345,000 --/BBB-/-- 2011 USDA Loan $2,250,000 --/--/-- (not rated)
2005 SWRCB Loan $2,890,351 --/--/-- (not rated)
2005 USDA Loan $3,577,438 --/--/-- (not rated)
The Pension Obligation Bonds and Gas Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds carry the City's strongest ratings (AAfrom S&P), reflecting their General Fund security and the essential, stable nature of gas tax revenues. The 2016 Lease Revenue Bonds and the Water Authority's revenue bonds are rated A+ by S&P. The Sanitary District's 2015 Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds carry the City's lowest rated issue, at BBB- from S&P. The 2023 Energy Improvement Financing and the Sanitary District's USDA and SWRCB loans are direct bank or state/federal agency placements and do not carry published ratings, consistent with standard practice for financings of this type and size.

For reference, the former Redevelopment Agency's Successor Agency Tax Allocation Bonds — a fiduciary, non-City obligation discussed under Non-City Obligation Debt below — carry ratings of A from S&P (all four series), with the 2013 Series additionally rated A1 by Moody's. Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Glenroy) Special Tax Bonds are not rated.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 116 Fund 195 — Debt Service Fund
Fund Type: Debt Service Fund
Provides for repayment of the City's bonded debt and capital lease obligations. Funded by General Fund and Gas Tax transfers. FY 2036-37 bond retirement will release ~$3M+/year in RPTTF distributions to the City.

Revenues — Line Item Detail
Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
Transfers In
Transfers In from Fund 101 $1,163,134 $1,369,874 $1,019,068 $2,020,019 Interest Income - fiscal agent $-37 $9,571 $0 —
Bond Proceeds $5,220,458 $0 $0 —
Transfer In from Fund 111 $354,400 $356,600 $358,400 $359,800 Interest Income $599 $0 $0 —
Transfers In from Fund 182 $0 $588,774 $0 —
Special Assessments $378,000 $378,000 $0 —
Other Revenue $50,951 $53,092 $0 —
TOTAL $7,167,505 $2,755,910 $1,377,468 $2,379,819
Expenditures — Line Item Detail
Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
851 Principal Payments-Coachella Lease Bonds $315,000 $325,000 $340,000 $350,000 851 Principal Payments-Gas Tax Bonds 19 $195,000 $205,000 $215,000 $225,000 851 Principal Payments - POB's $750,316 $761,034 $771,753 $786,045 852 Interest Payments-Coachella Lease Bonds $297,331 $284,731 $271,731 $258,132 852 Int Payments-Gas Tax Bonds 19 $159,400 $151,600 $143,400 $134,800 853 Interest Payments-POBs $262,189 $258,630 $247,315 $233,649 TOTAL $1,979,236 $1,985,995 $1,989,200 $1,987,626

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 117 Fund 182 — Capital Projects Fund
Fund Type: Capital Projects Fund
Accounts for major capital improvement expenditures financed through federal/state grants, development impact fees, and inter-fund transfers. Total FY 2026-27 appropriations: $63,865,262, all revenue-matched.

Revenues — Line Item Detail
Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
District 40
Transfer in from fund 127 (ST-69) $0 $0 $1,651,512 —
Transfer in from Fund 152 (ST-69)NBIL536 $974,917 $2,153,416 $-1,868,596 $20,000,000 Transfer From Fund 152 CVAG (ST-69) $-15,904 $3,059,143 $27,500,000 $8,141,201 Transfers In from Fund 152 CVAG (ST-81) $5,461 $19,505 $2,673,203 $2,400,000 Transfers In from Fund 152 Sec 125 (ST-81) $7,741 $24,835 $0 — Transfers In from Fund 109 (ST-93) $0 $0 $788,528 —
Transfers In from Fund 127 (ST-93) $347,405 $0 $0 —
Transfer In from Fund 152 RCTC/CVAG (ST-93) $138,886 $2,861,021 $2,365,583 $2,401,926 Other Revenue - Developer ST-98 La Entra $-486,522 $486,522 $0 — Transfers In from Fund 152 CVAG (ST-109) $0 $-29,151 $0 — Transfer in from fund 152 (ST-123 CVAG) $-713,374 $0 $0 — Transfers In from Fund 152(ST-123) IIG $156,935 $0 $0 — Transfers In from Fund 101 (ST-130) $1,054,369 $45,119 $0 — Transfers In from Fund 152 (ST-130) $-2,145,200 $368,483 $0 — Transfer in from fund 152 (ST-130) AHSC $904,790 $0 $0 — Transfers In from Fund 152 (ST-138) $-40,859 $0 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 Transfer in from fund 101 (ST-140) $48,757 $35,291 $84,400 $83,355 Transfers In from Fund 152 (ST-142) $0 $0 $0 $297,517
Transfers In from Fund 152 (ST-143) $0 $0 $0 $1,125,390 Transfers In from Fund 152 (ST-146) $0 $0 $0 $2,400,000 Transfers In from Fund 101 (ST-147) $0 $0 $0 $66,008
Transfers In from Fund 152 (ST-147) $0 $0 $0 $542,592
Transfers In from Fund 101 (ST-148) $0 $0 $0 $45,000
Transfers In from Fund 152 (ST-148) $0 $0 $0 $180,000
Transfers In from Fund 152 (F-7) $0 $295,136 $0 —
Transfer in-from Fund 121 (F-33) $0 $0 $0 $2,500,000
Transfer in-from Fund 152 (F-33) $153,446 $204,764 $3,000,000 $4,149,329 Transfers In from Fund 210 (P-21) $31,234 $0 $0 —
Transfer in from fund 152 (F-37) $0 $0 $0 $2,371,718
Transfer in from fund 152 (F-39) $0 $0 $0 $5,000,000
Transfer in from fund 101 (P-26) $0 $51,000 $0 —
Transfers In from Fund 152 (P-27) $0 $0 $0 $225,000
Transfers In from Fund 152 (P-28) $0 $0 $0 $645,330
Transfers In from Fund 101 (P-29) — — $0 $2,163
Transfers In from Fund 126 (P-29) — — $0 $150,000
Transfers In from Fund 152 (P-29) $24,791 $-24,791 $1,045,012 $1,045,012 Transfers In from Fund 210 (P-30) $322,435 $0 $0 —

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 118 Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
Transfers In from Fund 126 (P-31) $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000
Transfers In from Fund 152 (P-31) $398,757 $209,509 $5,000,000 $6,006,221 Transfers In from Fund 210 (P-32) $262,866 $26,499 $0 — Transfer in-from Fund 152 (LL-37) — — $0 $1,000,000
Transfer in - Fund 360 $0 $0 $384,600 —
Transfers In from Fund 152 (ST-138) CVMC $230,934 $0 $0 — Transfers in from fund 101 (F-35) $0 $39,423 $0 $300,000 Transfers in from fund 152 (F-35) $0 $350,372 $0 —
Transfer in-from Fund 152 (SD-4) $0 $0 $0 $150,000
Transfer in-from Fund 101 (SD-4) $0 $0 $0 $37,500
Transfers in from fund 178 (F-35) $0 $19,711 $0 —
Transfers in from fund 361 (F-35) $0 $19,711 $0 —
Transfers In from Fund 101 (P-21) $0 $196,267 $0 —
Transfers In from Fund 101 (P-29) $0 $28,966 $0 —
Transfer in from fund 101 (ST-118) $0 $1,102,150 $0 —
Transfers in from fund 195 (F-34) $3,907,537 $1,175,355 $0 — Other revenue - ST-93 $0 $195,522 $0 —
Transfer in from 101 (ST-109) $0 $29,151 $0 —
Other Revenue (ST-140) $0 $0 $1,000 —
Transfer in from fund 101 (ST-139) $0 $280,290 $0 —
Transfer in from fund 101 (P-31) $0 $301,600 $0 —
Transfer in from 101 (P-32) $0 $51,423 $0 —
TOTAL $5,569,402 $13,576,244 $43,725,242 $63,865,262
Expenditures — Line Item Detail
Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
737 ST 69 Avenue 50 Bridge $0 $0 $0 $28,141,201
737 ST-81 Avenue 50 Interchange $0 $0 $0 $2,400,000
737 ST-93 Ave 50 Widening Project $160,770 $2,866,305 $3,154,111 $2,401,926 737 ST-138 ATP HWY 111 and Ave 54 Bike
Lanes $190,075 $0 $1,100,000 $1,100,000
737 ST-140 Coachella Valley Arts and Music Line $0 $0 $0 $83,355 737 ST-142 TCC Urban Greening $0 $0 $0 $297,517
737 ST-143 TCC ATP $0 $0 $0 $1,125,390
737 ST-146 Ave 50 Widening (Oates Ln to Tyler
St) $0 $0 $0 $2,400,000
737 ST-148 Safe Streets for All $0 $0 $0 $225,000
737 ST-147 HSIP Cycle 12 $0 $0 $0 $608,600
737 F-33 Library Annex-Construction $0 $0 $0 $6,649,329 737 F-37 Wellness Center $0 $0 $282,560 $2,371,718
737 F-39 CRC $0 $0 $750,000 $5,000,000
737 P-27 Dateland Skate Park $0 $0 $0 $225,000
737 P-28 Sierra Vista Park Restrooms $0 $0 $0 $645,330
737 P-29 Park Tot Lot Ave 53 $0 $0 $0 $1,197,175
737 P-31 Rancho Las Flore Exp $0 $0 $0 $7,506,221
737 SD-04 - Park Drywell Project $0 $0 $0 $187,500

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 119 Object Description FY 2023-24
Actual
FY 2024-25
Actual
FY 2025-26
Est. FY 2026-27 Budget
737 LL-37 LLMD 31 and 38 District
Improvements $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000
737 F-35 ERP - Munis - Installation $0 $401,092 $78,333 $300,000 TOTAL $350,845 $3,267,398 $5,365,004 $63,865,262

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 120

J STAFFING SCHEDULE
Authorized Positions by Department, FY 2024-25 through FY 2026-27 FTE allocations for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 are sourced from the City's FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget Staffing History schedule. FY 2026-27 figures are sourced from the Labor Distribution worksheet of the FY 2026-27 Approved Budget workbook. Prior, current, and budget year position counts are shown, consistent with GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award criterion O3 (Position Summary Schedule). Elected officials (Mayor, City Council members, City Treasurer) and the elected City Clerk are excluded from all FTE counts. A dash (–) indicates no FTE allocation in that fiscal year. Rows marked with an asterisk (*) reflect a position title, split allocation, or departmental reclassification specific to FY 2026-27; see footnotes at the end of this section.

City Administration
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Assistant to the City Manager – – –
Administrative Assistant – – –
City Manager 0.50 0.50 1.00
Department Assistant I 3.00 1.25 1.00
Department Assistant I/II – – –
Department Assistant II 1.00 0.50 1.00
Deputy City Clerk 1.00 0.50 1.00
Economic Development Director 0.50 0.50 1.00
Economic Development Technician 1.00 0.50 –
Executive Assistant – – 1.00
Grants Manager 0.50 0.25 0.79
Human Resources Manager 0.50 0.50 1.00
Human Resources Technician – 0.50 –
Management Analyst 0.50 – 1.00
Public Information Officer 1.00 0.50 –
City Clerk (non-elected staff position) * – – 1.00
Department Assistant I – Economic
Development*
– – 0.84
Total City Administration 9.50 5.50 10.63
Community Services Division
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Community Services Manager – – 1.00
Senior Center Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Center Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Center Operator 1.00 1.00 1.00
Management Analyst 1.00 – –
Recreation Services Coordinator 1.00 1.00 –
Parks Ranger – – –
Department Assistant I (Parks & Recreation)* – – 1.00
PT-Parks Ranger (Code Compliance Patrol)* – – 1.00

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 121 Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Parks Ranger (Code Compliance Patrol)* 2.00 1.00 1.00
Total Community Services Division 7.00 5.00 7.00
Development Services - Planning and Building
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Administrative Assistant Off Spec – – –
Building Official – – –
Associate Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00
Building Inspector I – – –
Building Inspector II 1.00 1.00 1.00
Building Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00
Cannabis Compliance Liaison – – –
Department Assistant II 1.00 1.00 1.00
Development Services Director/Assistant – – –
Development Services Technician – 0.50 1.00
Community Development Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
Permit Technician 0.50 – –
Planning Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00
Management Analyst 1.00 1.00 –
Principal Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Planner – – –
Development Services – Administration
(Director + Support) *
– – 2.00
Development Services Coordinator (position
title as budgeted) *
– – 1.00
Total Development Services - Planning
and Building

8.50 8.50 11.00
Finance Department
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Accountant 0.50 0.50 1.00
Accounting Technician I 0.50 0.50 1.00
Accounting Technician II 0.50 0.50 1.00
Accounting Manager – – –
Accounting Technician - Accts Payable – – –
Accounting Technician - Payroll – – –
Business License Technician – – –
Controller 0.50 0.50 1.00
Customer Service Rep I – 1.00 –
Customer Service Rep II – 1.00 –
Customer Service Supervisor 0.34 0.50 –
Department Assistant I 0.50 – –
Department Assistant I/II 1.00 – –
Department Assistant II 0.34 – –
Finance Director 0.50 0.50 1.00
Finance Manager – 0.50 1.00

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 122 Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Payroll Specialist 0.25 0.50 1.00
Accounting Technician – Utility
Billing/Support (position title as budgeted) *
– – 1.00
Total Finance Department 4.93 6.00 8.00
Finance - IT
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Information Technology Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00
Information Technology Tech 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Finance - IT 2.00 2.00 2.00
Engineering Department
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Assistant Engineer 0.50 1.00 2.00
City Engineer 0.60 – –
Construction Project Coordinator 0.60 – –
Department Assistant II – – –
Engineering Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00
Junior Engineer 0.50 – –
Senior Civil Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Management Analyst – – –
Public Works Construction Manager* – – 0.90
Public Works Director / City Engineer* – – 0.50
Total Engineering Department 4.20 3.00 5.40
Public Works - Administration
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00
Construction Project Coordinator – – –
Department Assistant I – – –
Department/Admin Assistant II – – –
Management Analyst 1.00 – –
Public Works Director 0.40 – –
Public Works Director / City Engineer – 0.40 0.40
Senior/Management Analyst – – –
Communications & Community Engagement
Supervisor (formerly Public Information
Officer) *
– – 1.00
Temporary/Part-Time Staff* – – 1.00
Total Public Works - Administration 2.40 1.40 3.40
Public Works - Fleet Maintenance
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Fleet Services Coordinator – 1.00 1.00

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 123 Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic I 1.00 1.00 1.00
Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic II 1.00 – –
Total Public Works - Fleet Maintenance 2.00 2.00 2.00
Public Works - Building Maintenance
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Custodian - Bldg. Maintenance Senior. Cent 1.00 – –
Custodian - Bldg. Maintenance Gen 3.00 – –
PT-Bldg. Maintenance Worker – 1.00 1.00
Senior Bldg. Maintenance – 1.00 1.00
Bldg. Maintenance Worker – 2.00 2.00
Total Public Works - Building Maintenance 4.00 4.00 4.00 Public Works - Streets Maintenance
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Heavy Equipment Operator 1.00 1.00 1.00
Public Works Maintenance 1.00 – –
Public Works Maintenance-Streets 3.00 3.00 3.00
Senior Maintenance Worker 1.00 1.00 1.00
Streets Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
PT-Public Works Maintenance-Streets* – – 1.00
Total Public Works - Streets Maintenance 7.00 6.00 7.00 Public Works - Park Maintenance
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Public Works Maintenance-Parks 3.00 4.00 4.00
Parks Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
Superintendent – – –
Senior Maintenance Worker 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Public Works - Park Maintenance 5.00 6.00 6.00
Development Services - Code Enforcement / AVA / Graffiti / Cannabis Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Code Enforcement Officer/Clerk – – –
Code Enforcement Technician – – –
Code Enforcement Officer 3.00 2.00 2.00
Code Compliance Manager 1.00 1.00 0.59
Department Assistant II 1.00 1.00 0.59
Senior Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 1.00 0.59
Graffiti Maintenance Worker 1.00 1.00 1.00
AVA Program – Code Compliance Manager
(split)*
– – 0.41
AVA Program – Department Assistant II
(split)*
– – 0.41

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 124 Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
AVA Program – Senior Code Enforcement
Officer (split)*
– – 0.41
Cannabis Compliance – Management
Analyst*
– – 1.00
Total Development Services - Code
Enforcement / AVA / Graffiti / Cannabis

7.00 6.00 7.00
General Fund Totals
Fund / Category FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
City Administration 9.50 5.50 10.63
Community Services Division 7.00 5.00 7.00
Development Services - Planning and
Building

8.50 8.50 11.00
Finance Department 4.93 6.00 8.00
Finance - IT 2.00 2.00 2.00
Engineering Department 4.20 3.00 5.40
Public Works - Administration 2.40 1.40 3.40
Public Works - Fleet Maintenance 2.00 2.00 2.00
Public Works - Building Maintenance 4.00 4.00 4.00
Public Works - Streets Maintenance 7.00 6.00 7.00
Public Works - Park Maintenance 5.00 6.00 6.00
Development Services - Code Enforcement /
AVA / Graffiti / Cannabis

7.00 6.00 7.00
Finance – Water/Sanitary Customer Service
Division (New for FY 2026-27 presentation)
– – 4.00
GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 63.53 55.40 77.43
The FY 2026-27 position-level build above totals approximately 0.2 FTE below the confirmed General Fund total of 77.6291 FTE reported elsewhere in this budget document (Section E and the Authorized Positions summary). The confirmed 77.6291 FTE figure, drawn directly from the Labor Distribution worksheet's total row, remains the controlling figure; the minor variance reflects rounding in a small number of shared/split administrative positions at the sub-FTE level.

Landscape and Lighting District
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Construction Project Coordinator 0.20 0.20 –
Director of Public Works 0.10 – –
Public Works Director/City Engineer – 0.10 0.10
Landscape and Lighting Inspector 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Management Analyst – – –
Total Landscape and Lighting District 1.30 1.30 1.10
Grants Fund (152)
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Department Assistant I – 0.25 –
Grants Manager – 0.75 0.21
Management Analyst – 1.00 1.00
Total Grants Fund (152) – 2.00 1.21

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 125 The Grants Fund (152) position group works in tandem with the Grants Manager row shown under City Administration:
together they represent one Grants Manager position (0.79 FTE General Fund / 0.21 FTE Grants Fund = 1.00 FTE) and one Management Analyst position (1.00 FTE Grants Fund).

Water Authority (Enterprise Fund 178)
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Accountant 0.25 0.25 –
Accountant Technician I 0.25 – –
Accounting Technician II – 0.25 –
Accounting Manager – – –
Accounting Technician - Accts Payable – – –
Accounting Technician II- Accts Payable 0.25 – –
Accounting Technician - Payroll – – –
Accounting Technician - Utility Billing – – –
Development Services Technician – 0.25 –
Customer Service Rep I – 0.50 –
Customer Service Rep II – 0.50 –
Customer Service Supervisor – – –
Administrative Assistant – – –
Assistant City Manager – – –
Assistant Engineer 0.75 1.00 0.50
Assistant to the City Manager – – –
City Engineer 0.20 – –
City Manager 0.25 0.25 –
Construction Project Coordinator 0.25 0.25 –
Controller 0.33 0.25 –
Customer Service Supervisor 0.33 0.25 –
Department Assistant I 0.75 1.25 0.50
Department Assistant I/II 1.01 – –
Department Assistant II 0.33 – –
Deputy City Clerk 0.25 0.25 –
Economic Development Director 0.25 0.25 –
Economic Development Technician – 0.25 –
Environmental Compliance Program Mgr. 0.50 0.50 0.50
Finance Director 0.25 0.25 –
Finance Manager 0.25 0.25 –
Grants Manager 0.25 – –
Heavy Equipment Operator 0.50 0.50 0.50
Human Resources Manager 0.25 – –
Human Resources Technician – – –
Junior Engineer 0.25 – –
Management Analyst 0.25 – –
Payroll Specialist 0.25 0.25 –
Permit Technician 0.25 – –
Public Works Director / City Engineer 0.25 – –
Public Works Director 0.25 – –
Public Works Maintenance – – –
Public Information Officer – 0.25 –

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 126 Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Senior Management Analyst – – –
Senior Water Service Worker III 1.00 – –
Source Control Inspector* – – –
Utilities Director 0.50 0.50 0.50
Utilities Manager – – –
Senior Water Service Worker/LV3 – 1.00 1.00
Water Service Worker I – 1.00 1.00
Water Service Worker/LV1 2.00 2.00 3.00
Water Service Worker/LV2 1.00 2.00 2.00
Water Service Worker/LV4 1.00 1.00 1.00
Water Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00
SCADA Technician – – 0.50
Temp / Seasonal Staff – – 2.00
Utilities Intern – – 0.50
FY 2026-27 Water Authority Operations (dedicated enterprise staff): 14.50 FTE FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 reflect the City's former cost allocation methodology, under which many positions were shared and split-funded across the General Fund and the Water Authority at fractional FTE. Beginning FY 2026-27, most Water Authority operations staff are budgeted as dedicated enterprise fund positions at 1.0 FTE each, with several technical/engineering positions (Utilities Director, Environmental Compliance Program Manager, Assistant Engineer, SCADA Technician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Department Assistant I, and Utilities Intern) shared 0.5/0.5 with the Sanitary District (14.50 FTE total), consistent with the FY 2026-27 Cost Allocation Plan (2 CFR 200) restructuring described in the Enterprise Funds section. A position-by-position roster for FY 2026-27 is available in the Labor Distribution worksheet.

Sanitary District (Enterprise Fund 361)
Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Accountant 0.25 0.25 –
Accounting Technician I 0.25 0.25 –
Accounting Technician II 0.25 0.25 –
Accounting Manager – – –
Accounting Technician - Accts Payable – – –
Accounting Technician - Payroll – – –
Accounting Technician II- Accts Payable 0.25 – –
Administrative Assistant – – –
Assistant City Manager – – –
Assistant Engineer 1.25 – 0.50
Assistant to the City Manager – – –
Chief Treatment/Collections System Operator 1.00 1.00 1.00 City Engineer 0.20 – –
City Manager 0.25 0.25 –
Construction Project Coordinator 0.20 – –
Controller 0.25 0.25 –
Customer Service Rep I – 0.50 –
Customer Service Rep II – 0.50 –
Customer Service Supervisor 0.33 0.25 –
Department Assistant I 0.99 1.25 0.50
Department Assistant I/II 0.99 – –
Department Assistant II – 0.25 –
Deputy City Clerk 0.25 0.25 –

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 127 Position FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Development Services Technician – 0.25 –
Economic Development Director 0.25 0.25 –
Economic Development Technician – 0.25 –
Environmental Compliance Program Mgr. 0.50 0.50 0.50
Finance Director 0.50 0.25 –
Finance Manager – – –
Grants Manager 0.25 – –
Heavy Equipment Operator 0.50 0.50 0.50
Human Resources Manager 0.25 – –
Human Resources Technician – – –
Junior Engineer – – –
Management Analyst 0.25 – –
Payroll Specialist 0.25 0.25 –
Permit Technician 0.25 – –
Public Information Officer – 0.25 –
Public Works Director / City Engineer 0.25 – –
Public Works Director 0.25 – –
Sanitary Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Management Analyst – – –
Treatment Plant Operator I 3.00 3.00 4.00
Treatment Plant Operator II 1.00 2.00 2.00
Treatment Plant Operator II/III 1.00 – –
Treatment Plant Operator III – 1.00 1.00
Utilities Director 0.50 0.50 0.50
Utilities Manager – – –
Utility Clerk I – – –
SCADA Technician – – 0.50
Utilities Intern – – 0.50
FY 2026-27 Sanitary District Operations (dedicated enterprise staff): 12.50 FTE As with the Water Authority above, most FY 2026-27 Sanitary District operations staff are budgeted as dedicated enterprise fund positions at 1.0 FTE each, with several technical/engineering positions shared 0.5/0.5 with the Water Authority (12.50 FTE total) rather than the shared/split allocations reflected in FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.

Grand Total — All Funds
Fund FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
General Fund (all departments above) 63.53 55.40 77.43
Landscape & Lighting District 1.30 1.30 1.10
Grants Fund (152) – 2.00 1.21
Water Authority (Fund 178) 15.45 16.25 14.50
Sanitary District (Fund 361) 16.71 15.25 12.50
GRAND TOTAL – ALL FUNDS 96.99 90.20 106.74
Prior-year (FY 2024-25 – FY 2025-26) All-Funds Grand Totals above are drawn from the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget Staffing History schedule (96.50 and 92.20 FTE respectively) and are not recalculated from the position-level rows in this table, since several enterprise-fund positions in those years were shared/split at a level of detail not reproduced row-by-row above for Water and Sanitary. The FY 2026-27 Grand Total reflects the position-level GF/LLD/Grants build plus the confirmed 14.00 FTE Water Authority and 10.00 FTE Sanitary District dedicated enterprise totals.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 128 Footnotes
* City Clerk (non-elected staff position): distinct from the elected City Clerk, who is excluded from all FTE counts per GFOA and City policy.
* Department Assistant I – Economic Development: 0.84 FTE General Fund, 0.16 FTE Grants Fund (152). * Public Information Officer: position and 1.00 FTE relocated to Public Works – Administration for FY 2026-27, retitled Communications & Community Engagement Supervisor.
* Temporary/Part-Time Staff, Public Works – Administration: 1.00 FTE of temporary/seasonal support budgeted for FY 2026- 27, consistent with the department's 3.40 FTE authorized total. * PT-Public Works Maintenance-Streets: 1.00 FTE part-time/seasonal streets maintenance position. * Public Works Construction Manager / Public Works Director – City Engineer (Engineering): reflect the current position titles for roles historically shown as City Engineer / Construction Project Coordinator / Junior Engineer. * Development Services – Administration: Community Development Director and support staff, shown as a department subtotal (2.00 FTE); detailed position-level split was not separately itemized in the Labor Distribution worksheet. * Development Services Coordinator / Accounting Technician – Utility Billing/Support: position titles as budgeted in the Labor Distribution worksheet for FY 2026-27; included to reconcile department subtotals. * AVA Program positions (Code Compliance Manager, Department Assistant II, Senior Code Enforcement Officer): each shown at 0.41 FTE, representing the AVA Program's share of positions split with Code Enforcement (dept. 155-40 / 155-41). * Cannabis Compliance – Management Analyst: 1.00 FTE, budgeted separately from Development Services – Planning and Building beginning FY 2026-27 (dept. code 142).
* Parks Ranger / PT-Parks Ranger (Code Compliance Patrol): shown under Community Services Division for presentation purposes, consolidating all Parks Ranger positions in one place; cost and FTE remain coded to Development Services – Code Enforcement (Dept. 155-40).

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 129 Salaries and Benefits by Department — Three-Year Fully Burdened Cost
Figures reflect fully burdened cost (salary plus benefits, object codes 110–132 and 210–230) budgeted by department, sourced directly from the Revenue/Expenses ALL worksheet of the FY 2026-27 Approved Budget workbook for FY 2024-25 (Actual), FY 2025-26 (Final), and FY 2026-27 (Adopted). Department groupings match the Authorized Positions structure used in the Staffing Schedule above.

General Fund
Department FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
City Clerk $132,102 $110,540 $137,238
City Manager $597,545 $314,720 $884,358
Economic Development $379,813 $264,631 $413,834
Human Resources $360,999 $183,145 $547,577
Public Information / Communications $292,345 $171,732 $137,163 Grant Administration $135,140 $51,349 $151,607
Finance Department (incl. Water/Sanitary Customer Service) $758,332 $1,294,652 $2,151,157 Finance – Information Technology $389,496 $388,237 $418,273 Community Services Division (Parks & Rec, Senior Center) $537,899 $592,136 $833,032 Development Services – Administration $334,039 $262,565 $292,023 Development Services – Planning $373,683 $450,115 $662,141 Development Services – Cannabis Compliance $106,998 $168,342 $181,202 Development Services – Building $380,825 $436,395 $535,729 Development Services – Graffiti $82,206 $150,247 $89,371 Development Services – Code Enforcement $707,843 $725,531 $802,006 Development Services – AVA Program $207,234 $231,831 $215,870 Engineering Department $708,173 $727,269 $1,155,042
Public Works – Administration $471,154 $331,757 $323,378 Public Works – Fleet Maintenance $288,349 $310,396 $322,890 Public Works – Building Maintenance $413,348 $471,319 $502,895 Public Works – Streets $549,221 $937,710 $874,598
Public Works – Parks $785,731 $833,255 $905,523
Total General Fund $9,237,829 $9,697,882 $12,536,908
City Council (Elected): $0 fully burdened cost in the labor object codes for FY 2026-27; Council compensation is budgeted under a separate non-labor object code and is not included in this schedule.

Grants Fund (152)
Department FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Grants Fund (152) $120,647 $355,850 $217,226
Landscape and Lighting District
Department FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Landscape and Lighting District $218,425 $192,836 $0
FY 2026-27 Landscape and Lighting District labor cost is budgeted at $0 in Fund 160; district administrative staff cost is now budgeted within the General Fund, consistent with the Cost Allocation Plan restructuring applied to Fund 160, Fund 178, and Fund 361 alike.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 130 Water Authority (Enterprise Fund 178)
Department FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Administration $1,471,609 $1,699,891 $365,801
Operations $1,262,216 $1,308,684 $1,753,631
Total Water Authority $2,733,825 $3,008,575 $2,119,432
Administration (division 115) cost declines from $1,699,891 in FY 2025-26 to $365,801 in FY 2026-27 (a reduction of approximately $1.33 million), reflecting the FY 2026-27 Cost Allocation Plan (2 CFR 200) restructuring under which most Water Authority administrative and finance-support staff cost is now budgeted in the General Fund and recovered through a $3,392,899 transfer-in, as described in the Enterprise Funds section. Operations (division 120) reflects dedicated enterprise fund field, plant, and utility staff cost.

Sanitary District (Enterprise Fund 361)
Department FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Administration $1,457,894 $1,641,977 $276,460
Operations $1,367,744 $1,535,149 $1,702,890
Total Sanitary District $2,825,638 $3,177,126 $1,979,349 Administration (division 115) cost declines from $1,641,977 in FY 2025-26 to $276,460 in FY 2026-27 (a reduction of approximately $1.37 million), consistent with the same Cost Allocation Plan restructuring and recovered through a $3,234,740 transfer-in from the Sanitary District. Operations (division 120) reflects dedicated enterprise fund treatment, collections, and field staff cost.

Grand Total — All Funds
Department FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
GRAND TOTAL $15,136,364 $16,432,269 $16,852,915

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 131

S STATISTICAL SECTION
Community Profile & Statistical Section
This section presents demographic, economic, and operational context for the City of Coachella, drawn from the Statistical Section of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) unless otherwise noted. Data in this section is unaudited.

About the City
The City of Coachella traces its founding to 1898, when town founder Jason L. Rector established a mesquitewood rail terminal (originally named “Woodspur”) on a Southern Pacific Railroad siding. After the Rector brothers successfully drilled a 550-foot artesian well in 1900 to prove the valley’s irrigation potential, developers laid out the townsite in January 1901; a printer’s misreading of the intended name “Conchilla” produced “Coachella,” which was adopted for both the town and the surrounding valley. The City incorporated on December 13, 1946 by a 5-1 vote under the general laws of the State of California, growing from an original 2.5 square miles to its present incorporated area of approximately 32 square miles.

Coachella is located at the east end of the Coachella Valley, approximately 40 miles south of Palm Springs, California, surrounded by agricultural land to the south, undeveloped land to the east and north, and urban growth to the west. The broader Coachella/Thermal/Mecca area includes more than 70,000 acres irrigated by the Colorado River via the Coachella Canal system, supporting some of California’s largest lemon, avocado, fig, and persimmon crops. Known as the “City of Eternal Sunshine — Gateway to the Salton Sea,” Coachella has a predominantly young, family-oriented population with deep Hispanic cultural heritage.

The City operates under a council-manager form of government, with four Council Members elected at large to staggered four-year terms, a directly elected Mayor serving a two-year term, and a Mayor Pro Tem selected by the Council on a rotating annual basis. The City Manager is appointed by and reports to the City Council. As a full-service city, Coachella directly provides or contracts for the following services:
● Police and fire protection (contracted with Riverside County) ● Highways, engineering, building, streets, and park maintenance ● Planning and zoning
● Public improvements (Capital Improvement Program)
● General administrative services
● Water and sewer utility services
● Code enforcement and animal control
● Economic development
Source: City of Coachella, Community Profile.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 132 Demographic and Economic Statistics
City of Coachella Population Trend, FY 2020-21 through FY 2024-25 Fiscal Year Population Employed Unemployed City Unemployment Rate
County
Unemployment
Rate
2020-21 47,825 16,200 3,800 16.0% 9.9%
2021-22 42,158 19,000 1,600 7.7% 3.4%
2022-23 42,462 18,600 1,700 8.5% 4.4%
2023-24 43,173 18,700 1,700 8.3% 4.4%
2024-25 44,384 21,300 1,900 8.0% 4.9%
Population is per California Department of Finance estimates as cited in the City's ACFR. The FY 2021-22 decrease reflects rebasing to the 2020 U.S. Census count rather than an actual population decline. Employment and unemployment figures are per the EDD's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Coachella's unemployment rate consistently runs above the Riverside County rate, reflecting the seasonal nature of the local agricultural economy.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 133 Principal Employers
Employer Employees % of Total City Labor Force
Spotlight 29 Casino 1,128 4.88%
Coachella Valley Unified School District 617 2.67%
Ernie Ball Inc / Paladar 450 1.95%
Armtec Defense (Esterline Defense Technology) 326 1.41% Coachella Valley Water District 191 0.83%
Augustine Casino 178 0.77%
Valley Pride 158 0.68%
City of Coachella 96 0.41%
Reyes Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. 95 0.41%
Cardenas Markets 91 0.39%
Total Top 10 Employers 3,330 14.41%
Total citywide labor force: 23,100 (FY 2024-25). Source: City ACFR, Principal Employers schedule (MuniServices, LLC / Neumo, based on direct correspondence with local businesses).

Principal Property Taxpayers
Taxpayer Taxable Value % of Total City Taxable Value
Armtech Defense Products Co $38,909,469 1.34%
California Artichoke & Vegetable Growers Corp $31,877,185 1.10% C & J Desert Properties $31,752,996 1.09%
NB Coachella Properties Inc. $27,357,222 0.94%
Anthony Vineyards Inc. $25,709,694 0.88%
SoCo $24,849,086 0.86%
Verde Real Estate Holdings $24,525,021 0.84%
MB-26 LLC $21,863,799 0.75%
Tower Energy Group $18,661,078 0.64%
KPC Development Co $17,177,863 0.59%
Total Top 25 Taxpayers $458,810,926 15.79%
Total citywide taxable value: $2,906,023,360 (FY 2024-25). The top 25 taxpayers account for 15.79% of the City's total taxable value, indicating a moderate degree of concentration risk. Source: City ACFR, Principal Property Taxpayers schedule (Riverside County Assessor data, MuniServices, LLC / Neumo).

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 134 Assessed Valuation
Citywide Assessed Value by Land Use, FY 2024-25
Fiscal Year Net Assessed Value % Growth
2021 $1,952,828,718 8.80%
2022 $2,069,445,884 5.97%
2023 $2,387,695,235 15.38%
2024 $2,747,850,631 15.08%
2025 $2,886,708,054 5.05%
Residential property comprises 70.2% of citywide assessed value, followed by commercial (10.1%) and industrial (8.6%). Assessed value growth has been strong over the past five years, reflecting continued residential development and property value appreciation; growth moderated in FY 2024-25 to 5.05%, closer to the ten-year historical average. Source: City ACFR, Schedule of Net Assessed Value and Citywide Assessed Value of Property by Use Code (Riverside County Assessor data).

Overlapping Property Tax Rates and Debt
The City receives 3.1011% of the basic 1% countywide property tax levy (Bradley-Burns), with the balance distributed among the County, school districts, and other overlapping taxing entities. Including voter-approved overrides for the Coachella Valley Unified School District, Desert Community College District, and Coachella Valley Water District, the total direct and overlapping property tax rate for FY 2024-25 was 1.265040% of assessed value (TRA 12-000).

The City's own direct debt is modest relative to overlapping debt from other taxing entities. Per the City's ACFR (Direct and Overlapping Bonded Debt schedule, FY 2024-25): total direct debt of $29,962,305 represents 1.02% of citywide assessed valuation; total overlapping debt from the County, school districts, and other agencies is $95,843,047; combined total debt is $125,805,352, or 4.30% of assessed valuation.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 135 Capital Asset and Operating Indicators
Function FY 2024-25
Police service hours (per day) 90
Fire stations / full-time personnel 1 / 11
Streets (miles) / streetlights 140 / 1,929
Parks / parks acreage 10 / 79 acres
Swimming pools / basketball courts / community centers 1 / 5 / 1 Water meters active / fire hydrants 9,367 / 556
Sanitary treatment plants / capacity 1 / 4,500,000 gallons per day Fire average response time 4.6 minutes
Fire medical aids / traffic collision responses (CY 2025) 2,619 / 347 Water average daily consumption 5,612,742 gallons
Wastewater average daily treatment 2,568,663 gallons
Source: City ACFR, Capital Asset Statistics by Function and Operating Indicators by Function schedules. Police and fire statistics reflect calendar year 2025 reporting per the source schedules.

Item 7.

City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 136 General Fund — Revenue and Expenditure History
Source: 1. 7 Rev&ExpbyYear worksheets (visible rows).

Fiscal Year Revenues Expenditures Net
2011/12 Actual $16,814,123 $16,424,288 $389,835
2012/13 Actual $16,620,201 $16,525,859 $94,342
2013/14 Actual $17,417,788 $18,132,947 $(715,159)
2014/15 Actual $18,652,755 $19,047,727 $(394,972)
2015/16 Actual $22,866,316 $19,225,631 $3,640,685
2016/17 Actual $23,115,940 $21,939,469 $1,176,471
2017/18 Actual $24,774,104 $23,021,440 $1,752,664
2018/19 Actual $26,007,359 $23,476,610 $2,530,749
2019/20 Actual $25,501,857 $24,042,586 $1,459,271
2020/21 Actual $30,683,718 $25,200,670 $5,483,048
2021/22 Actual $33,074,194 $31,833,287 $1,240,907
2022/23 Actual $33,110,893 $33,842,522 $(731,629)
2023/24 Actual $38,182,346 $34,480,699 $3,701,647
2024/25 Actual $40,269,621 $42,264,164 $(1,994,543)
2025/26 Est. $40,584,155 $40,873,275 $(289,120)
2026/27 Budget $47,396,127 $47,622,254 $(226,127)
Additional Area Statistics
The tables below supplement the demographic and economic data above with additional community profile detail, compiled by the Finance Department from the City's demographic statistics workbook (sources: U.S. Census Bureau, California Department of Finance, California Secretary of State, State of California EDD, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Riverside County, and CA HomeTownLocator, as cited under each table).

Population by Age
Age Group Population % of Total
Under 10 5,111 12%
Between 10 & 19 7,241 17%
Between 20 & 29 7,241 17%
Between 30 & 39 5,963 14%
Between 40 & 49 6,389 15%
Between 50 & 59 4,685 11%
Between 60 & 69 3,833 9%
Between 70 & 79 1,278 3%
80 and over 852 2%
Total 42,594 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2022 American Community Survey age distribution, applied to the City's estimated population). Updated 5/17/23.

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City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 137 Population by Gender
Gender Population % of Total
Male 21,656 51%
Female 20,806 49%
Total 42,462 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

Population History, 2015–2025
Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Population 43,308 45,407 44,382 44,849 45,181 41,941 42,554 42,462 43,590 43,173 42,594 Source: California Department of Finance, E-5 Population and Housing Estimates.

Riverside County Voter Registration (Coachella), as of 07/29/2025 Party Affiliation Registered Voters % of Total
Democrat 9,870 58.5%
Republican 2,188 13.0%
American Independent 477 2.8%
Green Party 81 0.5%
Libertarian 144 0.9%
Peace and Freedom 193 1.1%
Other 155 0.9%
No Party Preference 3,756 22.3%
Total 16,864 100%
Source: California Secretary of State, Report of Registration.

Economic Data
Income, as of June 2025
Measure Amount
Median Household Income $67,558
Average Household Income $63,454
Per Capita Income $24,922
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; CA HomeTownLocator.

Citywide Assessed Value, FY 2016-17 through FY 2024-25
Fiscal Year 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Assessed Value
($M) 1,665 1,770 1,878 1,986 2,111 2,222 2,432 2,698 2,925 Source: County of Riverside Auditor-Controller. Note: this reflects the same underlying countywide equalized-roll growth used in the Assessed Valuation section elsewhere in this document.

Unemployment Rate, 2016–2025 (as of April of each year) Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Unemployment Rate 8.4% 7.6% 8.0% 8.0% 22.3% 13.6% 7.5% 7.4% 8.6% 9.2% Source: State of California Employment Development Department (EDD), Labor Market Information Division.

Taxable Sales, 2015–2024 (Calendar Year)
Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Taxable Sales ($M) 307.9 300.3 310.5 332.8 337.4 317.7 405.0 455.3 459.6 423.7 Source: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).

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City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 138 Housing Data
Median Home Prices, 2016–2025
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Median Home Price $161K $252K $265K $280K $326K $390K $425K $428K $455K $475K Source: Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP).

Housing Units, 2016–2025
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Housing Units 10,397 10,411 10,456 10,552 10,631 10,721 10,985 11,192 11,234 11,351 Source: City of Coachella; U.S. Census Bureau.

Housing Unit Building Permits, 2016–2025
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Permits Issued 67 52 45 51 170 200 160 207 42 117
Source: City of Coachella, Development Services Department, permit summary by type.

Persons per Household
Year Housing Units Persons per
Household
Source: Riverside County, Center for Demographics.

Housing Occupancy, as of July 1, 2020
Measure Value % of Total
Total Housing Units 10,704 100%
Owner-Occupied 6,482 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 3,515 32.8%
Vacant 707 6.6%
Median Home Value $218,689
Average Home Value $262,012
Source: CA HomeTownLocator.

Industrial Sites
The City maintains 1,286 acres of industrial sites, including one industrial park with light and heavy industry zoning, located within a Federal Empowerment Zone and State Hiring Credit Pilot Area, supported by an infrastructure-adopted General Plan, Sewer Master Plan, and Housing Plan.

Racial and Ethnic Composition (2015)
Race/Ethnicity Population % of Total
Hispanic 41,373 96.7%
White 941 2.2%
African American 299 0.7%
Amer Indian/Alaska Native 43 0.1%
Two or More Races 128 0.3%
Total 42,784 100%
Hispanic population may be of any race. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 estimate (most recent breakdown available).

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City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 139 Public Safety
Police Department — Contract, Riverside County Sheriff
● 17.44 Patrol Officers @ 90 hours per day
● 1 Sheriff’s Sergeant
● 3 Community Action Team (SDC-B)
● 1 Coachella Valley Violent Gang Task Force Officer
● 1 Coachella Valley Narcotic Task Force Officer
● 3 Community Service Officer II
● 1 PACT Deputy (County Managed Grant)
● 2 Traffic/Motor Officers
Coachella Fire Protection District — Contract, Riverside County Fire Department/CAL FIRE ● Medic Engine 79
● 3 Fire Captains
● 6 Engineers
● 3 Firefighter II
● 3 Firefighter II Medics
● 1 Volunteer Program
● 1 Office Assistant
● 1 Office Assistant III
● 1 Fire Safety Specialist
● 1 Deputy Fire Marshal
Fire Department Call Volume, FY 2024-25 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) Response Category Calls % of Total
Medical 2,619 73.9%
Traffic Collision 347 9.8%
False Alarm 241 6.8%
Other Fire 94 2.7%
Public Service Assistance 63 1.8%
Standby 38 1.1%
Wildland Fire 43 1.2%
Residential Fire 22 0.6%
Ringing Alarm 13 0.4%
Other Misc 29 0.8%
Vehicle Fire 19 0.5%
Com Fire 8 0.2%
Hax Mat 5 0.1%
Multi-Fam Dwelling Fire 2 0.1%
Rescue 2 0.1%
Total Calls 3,545 100%
Average response time: 4.6 minutes. Source: Coachella Fire Protection District, Department Call Volume report, updated 8/5/25.

Water and sewer system capacity (4.5 million gallons per day disinfected secondary-level sewer treatment, and a 10-million-gallon municipal water plant with three reservoirs), along with parks, recreation facility, and additional operating indicators, are presented in the Capital Asset and Operating Indicators table above.

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City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 140 Glossary
This glossary defines acronyms and specialized budgeting, accounting, and California municipal finance terminology used throughout this document.
2 CFR 200 — The federal Uniform Guidance governing cost allocation and administration of federal grant awards; the basis for the City's Cost Allocation Plan (CAP).

ACFR — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report — the City's audited annual financial statements, prepared in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards.

Appropriation — A legal authorization from the City Council to make expenditures and incur obligations for a specific purpose, in a specific amount, during a specific budget period.

Assigned Fund Balance — Fund balance constrained by the City's intent to be used for specific purposes, but neither restricted nor committed; the City Manager or designee has delegated authority to assign fund balance.

Bradley-Burns — The state law authorizing the City's 1% share of the base countywide sales and use tax rate.

CAFR — See ACFR. Governments historically used this term; GASB now uses ACFR.

CalPERS — California Public Employees' Retirement System — the City's pension plan administrator.

CAP — Cost Allocation Plan — allocates central administrative costs to the funds and departments that benefit from those services, prepared under 2 CFR 200.

CFD — Community Facilities District — a defined area within which special taxes are levied under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act to fund public services or facilities, such as CFD 2005-1 (Police Services).

Committed Fund Balance — Fund balance that can only be used for specific purposes pursuant to formal City Council action by ordinance — the City's most binding constraint on fund balance.

COP — Certificates of Participation — a lease-secured financing instrument historically used by California municipalities in lieu of general obligation bonds.

DIF — Development Impact Fee — a fee charged to new development to mitigate its impact on City infrastructure and facilities (e.g., parks, streets, fire facilities).

ERAF — Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund — a state-mandated shift of local property tax revenue to schools, reflected as a deduction in the countywide property tax rate allocation.

Fiscal Year (FY) — The City's budget and accounting year, beginning July 1 and ending June 30.

FTE — Full-Time Equivalent — a staffing measure representing one full-time position; part-time positions are counted as a fraction of an FTE based on hours worked.

Fund Balance — The difference between a governmental fund's assets and liabilities, classified into non spendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned categories under GASB Statement No. 54.

GAAP — Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — the standard framework of accounting rules used to prepare financial statements.

GANN Limit — See Appropriations Limit. The state constitutional limit (Article XIIIB) on the amount of tax proceeds a government may appropriate each year, adjusted annually for changes in population and per capita income.

GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board — the independent body that establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments.

General Fund — The City's primary operating fund, used to account for all financial resources not required to be accounted for in another fund.

GFOA — Government Finance Officers Association — the professional association that administers the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award program referenced throughout this document.

GO Bonds — General Obligation Bonds — bonds secured by a pledge of the issuer's general taxing power, subject to a legal debt limit under California Government Code Section 43605. The City has none outstanding.

HUTA — Highway Users Tax Account — the state fund from which State Gas Tax allocations to cities are distributed.

LAIF — Local Agency Investment Fund — an investment pool administered by the California State Treasurer in which local governments may invest idle cash.

Measure A — A Riverside County voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, administered by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC).

Measure U — A City of Coachella voter-approved 1% transactions and use (sales) tax, approved in November 2014.

Mello-Roos — The Community Facilities Act of 1982, which authorizes the formation of Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) to levy special taxes for public facilities and services.

Modified Accrual Basis — The basis of accounting used for governmental funds, under which revenues are recognized when measurable and available, and expenditures are recognized when the related liability is incurred.

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City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 141 Non spendable Fund Balance — Fund balance that cannot be spent because it is not in spendable form (e.g., prepaid items, inventory) or is legally required to remain intact.

OPEB — Other Postemployment Benefits — retiree benefits other than pensions, such as retiree healthcare, which the City reports as a long-term liability.

POB — Pension Obligation Bonds — bonds issued to prefund a portion of the City's unfunded CalPERS pension liability.

Prop 13 (Proposition 13) — The 1978 California constitutional amendment that limits the general property tax rate to 1% of assessed value and limits annual increases in assessed value.

Prop 218 (Proposition 218) — The 1996 California constitutional amendment governing voter and propertyowner approval requirements for local taxes, assessments, and property-related fees, including water and sewer rates.

Restricted Fund Balance — Fund balance with constraints on its use that are either externally imposed (by creditors, grantors, or other governments) or imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.

RPTTF — Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund — the mechanism through which property tax increment is distributed to pay enforceable obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency's Successor Agency, with residual amounts distributed to the City and other taxing entities.

SB 1 — The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 — state legislation that increased fuel taxes and vehicle fees to fund local road maintenance and rehabilitation, distributed to cities as the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account.

Special Revenue Fund — A governmental fund used to account for revenue sources that are restricted or committed to a specific purpose other than debt service or capital projects.

STVR — Short-Term Vacation Rental — a residential property rented for stays of 30 days or less, subject to Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).

Successor Agency — The entity responsible for winding down the affairs of the former Redevelopment Agency following the state's 2012 dissolution of redevelopment agencies, including repayment of enforceable obligations such as outstanding Tax Allocation Bonds.

SWRCB — State Water Resources Control Board — a state agency that, among other functions, provides lowinterest financing (including Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans) for water and wastewater infrastructure.

TOT — Transient Occupancy Tax — a tax levied on the rent charged for lodging stays of 30 days or less, including hotels and short-term vacation rentals.

TRA — Tax Rate Area — a geographic area within a county with a unique combination of overlapping taxing jurisdictions, used to allocate property tax revenue.

Unassigned Fund Balance — The residual net resources of the General Fund in excess of the nonspendable, restricted, committed, and assigned classifications; the General Fund is the only fund that reports a positive unassigned balance.

USDA — United States Department of Agriculture — a federal agency that, through its Rural Development program, provides low-interest loans for rural water and wastewater infrastructure.

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City of Coachella | Adopted Annual Budget | Fiscal Year 2026-27 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236 | (760) 398-3502 Page 142 Z 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Capital Improvement Plan — Five-Year Summary (FY 2026-27 – FY 2030-31)
The table below summarizes the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) covering FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31 and beyond, sourced from the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan Budget document. Full project detail sheets — including project description, status, funding plan by source, project photos, and a chart of each project's funding sources and expenditure categories — are provided in the standalone FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan Budget document referenced in this budget's Table of Contents. Categories include Facilities (F), Landscape & Lighting (LL), Parks (P), Sanitary/Wastewater (S, SD), Streets (ST), and Water (W).

Definition of Capital Expenditures. For purposes of this Capital Improvement Plan, a capital expenditure is an expenditure of $5,000 or more for the acquisition, construction, or improvement of a capital asset -- land, buildings, infrastructure, or equipment -- with a useful life exceeding one year, consistent with the capitalization threshold applied to minor equipment purchases throughout the division-level budget schedules in this document (e.g., items coded “Minor Equipment, Furniture, <$5,000” are expensed rather than capitalized). Recurring maintenance and repair activity that does not extend an asset’s useful life is budgeted as an operating expenditure within the applicable department’s Professional & Contract Services or Supplies & Materials categories rather than in the Capital Improvement Plan.

Five-Year Phasing Summary — All Projects
Total
Project Cost
Prior
Expend. FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 2028/29 FY 2029/30 FY 2030/31+ $444,383,577 $33,031,539 $84,380,016 $83,392,078 $100,761,418 $4,717,000 $138,101,526 Project List — Total Cost and FY 2026-27 Budgeted Expenditure Project # Project Name Total Project Cost FY 2026-27
Budgeted
F-33 Library Annex $7,088,637 $6,649,329
F-34 Energy Conservation Project – –
F-35 ERP - Munis – –
F-37 Wellness Center $5,121,718 $2,371,718
F-39 CRC $10,000,000 $5,000,000
P-27 Dateland Skatepark Rehabilitation $225,000 $225,000 P-28 Sierra Vista Park Restroom Replacement $645,330 $645,330 P-29 Park Tot Lot Ave 53 $1,679,712 $1,647,175
P-31 Rancho Las Flores Park Expansion $17,324,485 $7,506,221 LL-37 Districts 31 and 38 Landscape Improvements $1,750,000 $1,750,000 LL-38 FY 26/27 LLMD Improvements $300,000 $300,000
S-19 Capacity Improvements - Ave 50 from Coronado to Harrison $514,500 $500,000 S-27 Ave 52 Extension to Jackson $1,613,500 $17,303
S-28 Ave 51 Extension to Jackson $1,139,500 $17,303
S-29 Headworks Screening Improvement $1,668,365 –
S-30 SCADA System Upgrade $550,000 $300,000
S-31 Capacity Improvements - Avenue 53 from Frederick St to Shady Ln $1,750,000 $875,000 S-32 Capacity Improvements - Avenue 54 from Tyler St to Grapefruit Blvd $2,000,000 $2,000,000 S-33 Pipe Replacement - Frederick St to Julia Dr to Westerfield Way $1,539,000 $1,539,000 S-34 Pipe Replacement - Airport Blvd $115,000 –
S-35 Pipe Replacement - Van Buren St to Avenue $2,623,000 – SD-4 Park Drywell Project $187,500 $187,500

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ST-67 Ave 50/I-10 Interchange (La Entrada) $68,630,037 – ST-69 Avenue 50 Bridge (Over Whitewater Channel) $93,441,913 $31,323,714 ST-81 New Interchange @ Ave 50 & 86S EXPY $61,218,820 $2,400,000 ST-93 Ave 50 Widening Project (Calhoun to Harrison) $9,287,848 $3,197,180 ST-98 Ave 50 Extension (All American Canal to I-10) $34,765,773 – ST-131 Ave 48 St Widening Project (Dillon to Van Buren) $616,475 – ST-135 Street Pavement Rehab Phase $429,934 $429,934
ST-136 Avenue 50 Bridge Coating $105,000 –
ST-137 Dillon Road Bridge Coating $125,000 –
ST-138 ATP HWY 111 and Ave 54 Bike Lanes $20,495,045 $1,100,000 ST-139 Street Pavement Rehab Phase 23 $3,885,000 –
ST-140 Coachella Valley Arts and Music Line $590,944 $83,355 ST-141 Airport Blvd Bridge $825,000 $206,667
ST-142 TCC Urban Greening $307,517 $297,517
ST-143 TCC ATP $1,150,390 $1,125,390
ST-144 Street Pavement Rehab Phase $516,000 –
ST-146 Avenue 50 Widening (Oates Ln to Tyler St) $3,600,000 $3,200,000 ST-147 HSIP Cycle 12 $3,423,700 $608,600
ST-148 Safe Streets for All $450,000 $225,000
ST-149 Street Pavement Rehab Phase 25 FY 29/30 $832,000 – ST-150 Street Pavement Rehab Phase 26 FY 30/31 $849,000 – W-38 3.6Mg Reservoir Interior Relining $450,000 –
W-39 Whitewater Wash Bridge Pipeline @ Ave 50 $700,000 $350,000 W-41 Valve Replacement $500,000 $260,000
W-43 Van Buren Ave-Coral Mountain to Ave $500,000 –
W-44 Grapefruit Ave 52 to Ave 54 & Tyler $1,670,000 –
W-45 Aging Pipeline Replacement $500,000 –
W-46 Well 20 $5,050,600 $2,500,000
W-49 Ave 52 Extension to Jackson $1,729,500 $17,303
W-50 Ave 51 Extension to Jackson $2,000,000 $29,500
W-51 Grapefruit Extension to Palm St $3,150,605 $70,755 W-52 Whitewater Crossing Palm/Airport $6,262,423 $74,222 W-53 SCADA System Upgrade $550,000 $300,000
W-54 Well 16 Rehab $734,805 $500,000
W-55 Hexavalent Chromium Treatment $55,655,001 $3,000,000 W-56 Meter Exchange Project 2025/26 $1,550,000 $1,550,000 TOTAL — ALL PROJECTS $444,383,577 $84,380,016
Notable multi-year projects include the Avenue 50 Bridge over the Whitewater Channel (ST-69, $93,441,913 total), the Avenue 50/I-10 Interchange – La Entrada (ST-67, $68,630,037 total), the New Interchange at Avenue 50 & 86S Expressway (ST-81, $61,218,820 total), and the Hexavalent Chromium Treatment project (W-55, $55,655,001 total) addressing Chromium-6 compliance referenced elsewhere in this budget. Funding sources across the CIP include CVAG, Measure A, SB 1, Development Impact Fees, Water and Sewer Connection Fees, grant funds (Fund 152), and the Capital Projects Fund (182).

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The following pages reproduce the complete FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan Budget document in full, including individual project detail sheets with descriptions, status, funding plans, and photos/renderings for each project.

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STAFF REPORT
8/26/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Andrew Simmons, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer PREPARED BY: Brianna Greenwood, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Connect Coachella Project, City Project ST-138.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with the Union Pacific Railroad Company in the amount of $40,000 for the Connect Coachella Project, City Project ST-138.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact. This project has been included in the FY 26/27 CIP budget.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Coachella was awarded State funding for Design and Right-of-Way Services for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Connecting Coachella Project ST-138. The total funds are in the amount of $2,529,412.00, with an amount of $2,150,000 in grant funding and $379,412.00 in local match. The project has completed the PA&ED phase and is currently in the R/W and PS&E phase.

The proposed project will add 3.6 miles of a Class I multi-modal path along Grapefruit Blvd from Avenue 48 to Avenue 54, 2.6 miles of Class II bike lanes along Avenue 54 from Van Buren to City limits, 1.4 miles of sidewalk, and 14 crosswalk enhancements. The project will connect to the Coachella Valley Link Multi-Use Trail (CV Link) and the Arts and Music Line Connect Multimodal Pathway. Infrastructure improvements also include a roundabout; lighted bollards; 6 to 12-foot landscape buffer with shade trees; high-visibility crosswalks; enhanced signals; and raised medians and ADA ramps to improve pedestrian/bicycle safety at crossings. New shade structures, benches, drinking fountains, bike repair kiosks, trash cans, and art installation will enhance the path as well.

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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The project is proposing a pedestrian/bicycle crossing along Avenue 54 over the railroad to connect to the CV Link. This would require work to be done by the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to the existing at grade crossing. The City Engineering team is working with the Union Pacific Railroad Company to ensure the proposed improvements are per their design requirements. The proposed reimbursement agreement would include review of construction documents, project design, preparation of project estimate and construction agreement. Staff recommends approving the reimbursement agreement to continue to work with UPRR and prevent any delays.

CONCLUSION:

Authorize City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with the Union Pacific Railroad Company in the amount of $40,000 for the Connect Coachella Project, City Project ST-138.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Reimbursement Agreement

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1 UPRR REMS
Project 811613

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES
Effective Date:

Estimate: $40,000.00
THIS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made and entered into as of the Effective Date, by and between UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (Railroad), and CITY OF COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA (Agency).

RECITALS
A. Agency desires to initiate the project more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto (Project).

B. The Project will affect Railroad's track, right of way, or operations at or near the Project area more particularly described on Exhibit A.

C. Railroad agrees to collaborate with Agency on the conceptualization and development of the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any federal regulations.

AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Railroad, and/or its representatives, at Agency's sole cost and expense, agrees to perform (or shall cause a third-party consultant to perform on Railroad's behalf) the preliminary engineering services work described on Exhibit B attached hereto (PE Work). Agency acknowledges and agrees that: (a) Railroad's review of any Project designs, plans and/or specifications, as part of the PE Work, is limited exclusively to potential impacts on existing and future Railroad facilities and operations; (b) Railroad makes no representations or warranties as to the validity, accuracy, legal compliance, or completeness of the PE Work; and (c) Agency's reliance on the PE Work is at Agency's own risk.

2. Notwithstanding the Estimate (Estimate), Agency agrees to reimburse Railroad and/or Railroad's third-party consultant, as applicable, for one hundred percent (100%) of all actual costs and expenses incurred for the PE Work. During the performance of the PE Work, Railroad will provide (and/or will cause its third-party consultant to provide) progressive billing to Agency based on actual costs in connection with the PE Work. After completion of the PE Work, Railroad will submit (and/or will cause its third-party consultant to submit) a final billing to Agency for any balance owed for the PE Work. Agency shall pay Railroad (and/or its third-party consultant, as applicable) within thirty (30) days after Agency's receipt of any progressive and final bills submitted for the PE Work. Bills will be submitted to the Agency using the contact information provided on Exhibit C. Agency's obligation hereunder to reimburse Railroad (and/or its third-party consultant, as applicable) for the PE Work shall apply regardless of whether Agency declines to proceed with the Project or Railroad elects not to approve the Project.

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3. Agency acknowledges and agrees that Railroad may withhold its approval for the Project for any reason in its sole discretion, including without limitation, impacts to Railroad's safety, facilities, or operations. If Railroad approves the Project, Railroad will continue to work with Agency to develop final plans and specifications and prepare material and force cost estimates for any Project related work performed by Railroad. Approval of any design submittal shall not be construed as consent to the acquisition (or conveyance) of any property interest, nor shall it be interpreted as a representation that any such acquisition (or conveyance) would be compatible with or non-interfering with Union Pacific’s current and future railroad operations.

4. If the Project is approved by Railroad, Railroad shall prepare and forward to Agency a Construction and Maintenance Agreement (C&M Agreement) which shall provide the terms and conditions for the construction and ongoing maintenance of the Project. Unless otherwise expressly set forth in the C&M Agreement, the construction and maintenance of the Project shall be at no cost to Railroad. No construction work on the Project affecting Railroad's property or operations shall commence until the C&M Agreement is finalized and executed by Agency and Railroad.

5. Neither party shall assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.

6. No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties.

7. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Project and PE Work. To the extent that any terms or provisions of this Agreement regarding the PE Work are inconsistent with the terms or provisions set forth in any existing agreement related to the Project, such terms and provisions shall be deemed superseded by this Agreement to the extent of such inconsistency.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

CITY OF COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware Corporation
Signature Signature
Kenneth Tom
Printed Name Printed Name
Manager I, Industry & Public Projects
Title Title

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Exhibit A
Project Description and Location
Project Description
The City of Coachella, California, proposes to make improvements to the crossing including adding a sidewalk adjacent to the roadway near the location referenced below.

Location
Yuma Subdivision
DOT
Crossing
Type Milepost Street Name
912104B Public 616.72 54th Avenue

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Exhibit B
Scope of Project Services
Scope of work may include, but is not limited to the following:
• Field diagnostic(s) and inspections
• Review of construction documents (plans, specifications, etc.) • Project design
• Preparation of Project estimate for force account or other work performed by the Railroad
• Grade crossing inventory updates
• Meetings and travel
• Construction observation

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Exhibit C
Billing Contact Information
Name Andrew Simmons
Title Public Works Director/City Engineer
Address 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236
Work Phone (760) 398-5744 x 134
Cell Phone
Email [email protected]
Agency
Project No.

ST-138 Connect Coachella

Item 8.

STAFF REPORT
8/26/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Andrew Simmons, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer PREPARED BY: Brianna Greenwood, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Amendment #2 Agreement with IDS Group to provide additional design services for the Library Annex Project, City Project F-33 in an amount not to exceed $28,951.00.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize City Manager to execute Amendment #2 with IDS Group to provide additional design services for the Library Annex Project, City Project F-33 in an amount not to exceed $28,951.00.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact to the FY 26/27 CIP Budget. Funding for the PS&E phase is through the State of California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129).

BACKGROUND:

The City of Coachella was awarded grant funding from the State of California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129, Chapter 69, Statutes of 2021) in the amount of $4,568,807 to address critical systems infrastructure renovations of the Coachella Library Annex. The Library Annex Project will significantly improve the infrastructure of the building and enhance service for all patrons. The branch will feature dedicated and flexible spaces for programming, along with individual reading areas for adults, children, and teens. The Library Annex will also undergo remodeling, transforming the public space and providing new opportunities for additional programs and services. The Library Annex renovation will also address life safety and other critical maintenance and infrastructure items including, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, seismic retrofitting and roof improvements.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

In March 2023, the City posted a request for proposals from qualified professional engineering and architectural consulting firms. On May 10, 2023, proposals were received from three consulting firms. On May 24, 2023 a professional services agreement was awarded to IDS Group.

In March 2025, City Council authorized amendment #1 for additional geotechnical services.

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During the plan check process, additional changes were requested by various departments in the City. These changes have prompted the amendment request to complete these changes. The proposed services will add $28,951 to their existing professional services agreement. Staff recommends approving the amendment to complete these changes and complete the plans for construction.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Amendment #2 – IDS Group, Inc.

Item 9.

SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF COACHELLA

AND IDS GROUP
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT ("Amendment") is made and entered into as of August 26th, 2026 by and between the City of Coachella ("City”) and IDS Group ("Consultant"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. RECITALS. This Amendment is made with the respect to the following facts and purposes:
a. On or about May 24th, 2023 the City and Consultant entered into that certain agreement entitled "City of Coachella Professional Services Agreement" between the City and Consultant to provide professional architectural and engineering services for the Library Annex, City Project F-33 projects in the amount of $439,188.00. b. On or about March 26th, 2025 the City and Consultant into that certain agreement entitled “Amendment #1” in the amount of $22,400.00. c. The parties now desire to amend the Agreement as set forth in this Amendment.

2. AMENDMENT.

3.1 General Scope of Services. Section 3.1.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended to include the additional Scope of Services to be performed for the Library Annex, F-33 under this Amendment No. 1 referenced as EXHBIIT “A”.

3.2 Performance Period. Section 3.1.2 of the Agreement is hereby amended to go into effect on March 26, 2025 contingent upon approval by City, and Consultant shall commence work after notification to proceed by City’s Agreement Administrator. The Agreement shall end on June 30, 2027, unless extended by Agreement Amendment.

3.3 Allowable Costs and Payments. Section 3.3.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended to increase the compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all services rendered under this Agreement as set forth in EXHIBIT “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

The method of payment in Sections 3.3.1.A and B of the Agreement are hereby amended to actual cost plus a ten percent (10%) fixed fee. City will reimburse Consultant for actual costs (including labor costs, employee benefits, travel, equipment rental costs, overhead and other direct costs; plus ten percent fixed fee) incurred by Consultant in performance of the work. The total authorized compensation for the Amendment No. 2 is in the amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Zero Cents ($28,951).

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The amended total compensation shall not exceed Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Zero Cents ($490,539.00) without written approval of the City’s representative. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this agreement.

3.4 Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment, whenever the term "Agreement" appears in the Agreement, itshall mean the Agreement as amended by this Amendment.

3.5 Adequate Consideration . The parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment.

3.6 Counterparts. This Amendment m a y be executed in duplicate originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, but when taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the day and year first set forth above, which date shall be considered by the parties to be the effective date of this Amendment.

CITY OF COACHELLA ANGENIOUS ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.

By:____________________________ By:_________________________ Gustavo Romo Said Hilmy, PhD, S.E., LEED
City Manager President
By: ________________________________
Best Best & Krieger, LLP
City Attorney
Attest: ___________________________
Angela Zepeda
City Clerk

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1 Peters Canyon Rd., Ste.130, Irvine, CA 92606 | tel. 949.387.8500 | fax. 949.387.0800 | www.idsgi.com August 5,2026 Via email to: [email protected]
Andrew Simmons
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Coachella
53990 Enterprise Way
Coachella, CA 92236

Subject: Proposal for Design Phase Street Improvements and In-ground Grease Interceptor Library Annex Building

Dear Mr. Simmons:

This proposal is an addition to the previously contracted Design Phase A/E for City Project F-33. We are hereby submitting this proposal establishing our understanding of the additions to the scope of the professional services required and corresponding proposed compensation for those services.

Project Understanding:

As an enhancement to the services provided in the current contract referenced above, our scope will be increased to include street improvement design, in-ground grease interceptor and field investigation necessary for design.

Project will include the following additional Scope of Services:

1. Utility Locating and Mapping Services - to perform a field investigation at the site and locate the utilities within the service area (Exhibit A). (Fee Subtotal - $6,567) a. Provide a comprehensive Utility Investigation of the outlined area shown on Exhibit A b. The purpose of this investigation is to find all utilities outlined below to quality level (QL) B per ASCE 38-02.
c. Exhaust any and all utility locating methods, plus “tribal knowledge”, to positively identify the horizontal and vertical locations of the utility lines. d. This includes utilizing the equipment listed: Electromagnetic locator (Locator); Locatable CCTV push camera. No video will be provided unless specifically included in your quote. (Push Cam) ; Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR); Locatable Duct Rodder (Ram Rod) e. Deliverables
 Utility locations along with depth estimates will be marked directly on the surface.  At the completion of the Utility Investigation, the deliverable will be a comprehensive 2D utility map in CAD and PDF including utility depth estimates from the surface.
f. Phase 1 | Utility mark out w/ water-based paint. Utility marks will remain on the site. g. Phase 2 | Mapping Team will pick up the markings with the depth estimates from Phase 1.

Mapping shall be completed within a reasonable time frame to assure integrity of marks.

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Coachella Library Annex
Proposal for Street Improvement and Grease Interceptor Drawings and Necessary Utility Mapping

h. Phase 3 | Quality review with the Lead Technicians and the Mapping Team to ensure the quality of the deliverable and applicable notes.

2. Street Improvement Drawings as proposed for sidewalk improvements and utility connections. (Fee Subtotal - $19,480)
a. Prepare construction drawings for improvements in the public right-of-way directly adjacent to subject parcel shown in Exhibit B, including:
b. Cover Sheet
c. Construction Details
d. Existing Conditions
e. Grading Plan
f. Utility Plan / Water Improvement Plan
 Combined utility plan will be provided including water improvements. Separate set of water improvement plans only if required will be an additional service. g. Permit/Plan Check Corrections
 Respond to and revise plans based on reasonable comments provided by AHJ.  Maximum of 2 rounds of corrections are included.

3. Grease Interceptor Drawings as requested for full size in-ground grease interceptor and utility connections. (Fee Subtotal - $2,904)
a. Revise Grading Plan to include the requested 750 gallon in-ground grease interceptor and connection to sewer line.
b. Revise Plumbing plans to include capped stub-up into the building for use by future tenant. c. Revise Architectural site plan to show location of grease interceptor.

Assumptions and Exclusions:

The scope of service is limited to the specific, explicit scope statements set forth above. There are no scope items that may reasonably be assumed as implicitly included with the scope of services. This list serves only to help clarify the proposed scope of services and may not be considered a complete listing.
o Service request changes will be considered as additional services. o Excludes environmental studies and report.
o Plan check/permit fees are not included in the services described. o Encroachment permit applications are assumed to be the responsibility of the client. o Construction administration support excluded from this proposal. o Traffic Control Plans are anticipated to be by Contractor. o As plumbing plans are already approved for permit by the City, it is assumed that this change will be allowed to be documented as part of the construction as-built set.

Item 9.

Coachella Library Annex
Proposal for Street Improvement and Grease Interceptor Drawings and Necessary Utility Mapping

Fee:

We propose to provide this specific scope of services for a not to exceed fee of $6,567.00 for utility locating and mapping services, and $19,480 for street improvement drawings and $2,904 for addition of grease interceptor for a total of Twenty-eight Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-one dollars ($28,951.00). ♦♦♦

We appreciate this opportunity to work with you. Please don’t hesitate to call us at (949) 387-8500 if you require further information regarding this proposal.

Sincerely,
IDS Group, Inc.

Said Hilmy John Silber
Said Hilmy, PhD, SE, LEED AP John Silber, AIA
Principal Principal Architect
cc: Shelley Sivak
Project Manager-IDS Group

Item 9.

Coachella Library Annex
Proposal for Street Improvement and Grease Interceptor Drawings and Necessary Utility Mapping

Exhibit A:

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Coachella Library Annex
Proposal for Street Improvement and Grease Interceptor Drawings and Necessary Utility Mapping

Exhibit B:

Item 9.

STAFF REPORT
8/26/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Celina Jimenez, Director of Economic Development
PREPARED BY: Mary Rodriguez, Grants Manager
SUBJECT:

Resolution No. 2026-50 Approving the Application for Climate Bond Grant Funds for the Urban Greening Program – Avenue 50 Urban Greening and Connectivity Project
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-50 authorizing the submission of an application for Climate Bond Grant funds through the California Natural Resources Agency Urban Greening Program for the Avenue 50 Urban Greening and Connectivity Project. The proposed project requests $4,638,451 toward a total project cost of $6,029,986 and leverages approximately $10 million from the Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Center project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This grant program does not require a match. The City is requesting $4,638,451 in Urban Greening Grant funds. The project will leverage $10 million in Strategic Growth Council funding from the Community Resilience Center to complement the project. If awarded, the City will administer the grant in accordance with California Natural Resources Agency requirements and provide any required operations and maintenance funding.

BACKGROUND:

The 2026 Urban Greening Program provides the voter-approved Climate Bond (Proposition 4) funding for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, expand urban tree canopy, improve climate resilience, reduce extreme heat impacts, improve stormwater management, and provide safe active transportation improvements. The City's proposed project concept focuses on Avenue 50 and Peter Rabbit Lane, creating a connected green corridor that links the Community Resilience Center, CV Link, and the planned passenger rail station area.

Approximately $100 million is available for urban greening projects, with $46 million being available in the first round. The Agency anticipates two funding cycles. The minimum award is

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$200,000, and the maximum grant amounts for $5,000,000 for this program. Match funds are not required for this program. However, projects that leverage other sources of funds may be more competitive.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The Avenue 50 Urban Greening and Connectivity Project includes drought-tolerant trees and landscaping, bioswales, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, pedestrian crossings, and other green infrastructure along approximately one mile of Avenue 50. The project is intended to reduce the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide safer walking and bicycling routes, improve stormwater capture, and increase climate resilience. The project primarily serves disadvantaged neighborhoods identified through CalEnviroScreen

4.0/5.0, the Healthy Places Index, SB 535, and Tree Equity Score analyses. The proposal also includes workforce development through the Southern California Mountains Foundation Urban Youth Conservation Corps.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Resolution No. 2026-50

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-50

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF COACHELLA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR

CLIMATE BOND GRANT FUNDS FOR URBAN GREENING PROGRAM
AVENUE 50 URBAN GREENING AND CONNECTIVITY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided Climate Bond funds for the project shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the Applicant’s governing board before submission of said application(s) to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the above project:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Coachella

1. Approves the filing of an application for the Avenue 50 Urban Greening and Connectivity Project; and

2. Certifies that the applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; and

3. Certifies that the applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to develop, operate and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do so; and

4. Certifies that it will comply with the prevailing wage provisions of the California Labor Code, if applicable; and

5. Certifies the project will comply with any applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, environmental laws, and that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable licenses and permits will have been obtained; and

6. Certifies that the applicant will work towards the Governor’s State Planning Priorities intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and promote public health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041.1; and

7. Appoints the City Manager, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s).

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Resolution No. 2026-50

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August, 2026. __________________________________
Dr. Frank Figueroa
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Angela M. Zepeda
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BEST, BEST, & KRIEGER LLC
__________________________________
City Attorney

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Resolution No. 2026-50

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

CITY OF COACHELLA
)
) ss.
)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-50 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of August, 2026, by the following vote of Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Delia Granados
Deputy City Clerk

Item 10.

STAFF REPORT
8/26/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Castulo Estrada, Utilities Director
PREPARED BY: Castulo Estrada, Utilities Director
SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Waterworks Engineers, LLC for Engineering Services for the Design of Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Plants at Seven Well Sites in an amount not to exceed $4,581,756.00 and Approve Additional Expenditures for a Total Request of $4,810,843.80.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Waterworks Engineers, LLC for engineering services for the design of Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Plants at Seven Well Sites in an amount not to exceed $4,581,756.00 It is also recommended that the council approve the following expenditures.  Contingency (5%) - $229,087.80
The total cost of this request is $4,810,843.80.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Plants at Seven Well Sites Project, City Project W-55 is a multi-year project and is estimated at approximately $55 million, which includes design and construction. Staff anticipated design services would be approximately $5 million and the Project is included in the 2026-27 Capital Improvement Budget in the amount of $3 million. The remaining $2 million was programmed in FY 2027-28 budget per the five-year CIP. Staff is requesting the $2 million programmed for FY 2027-28 be moved to the 2026-27 Capital Improvement Budget.

BACKGROUND:

On August 1, 2023, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) released a proposed hexavalent chromium (Cr-6) regulation proposing a 10 ug/L maximum contaminant level (MCL) for drinking water. The State Water Board adopted the MCL for CR-6 on April 17, 2024.

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The compliance period after the regulation came into effect on October 1, 2024 is two years for water systems with >10,000 service connections and three years for water systems with 1,000 to <10,000 service connections. The City of Coachella through its Water Authority operates a public water system (PWS) that is impacted by the Cr-6 regulation. Under the regulation, our compliance period would be three years, we have approximately 9200 connections.

The Cr-6 regulation identifies three treatment technologies as Best Available Technologies (BATs): ion exchange, reduction/coagulation/filtration (RCF), and reverse osmosis; but it also recognizes that there are conditions in which other means of compliance may be available, including the use of stannous chloride (SnCl2) to reduce Cr-6 to Cr-3 without filtration. In its Initial Statement of Reasons for the Hexavalent Chromium Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) Regulation, State Water Board acknowledged that there may be conditions under which SnCl2 could be a viable technology for decreasing Cr-6, and a PWS can use SnCl2 under the correct conditions. However, State Water Board determined that for SnCl2 to be considered a BAT, additional information on the capability of the technology to meet the proposed MCL would be necessary, including information on re-oxidation in the distribution system and the ability to meet a potential MCL without exceeding the tin (Sn) NSF 60 maximum use level (MUL) of 0.063 mg/L, as well as the fate of all forms of chromium (Cr) when SnCl2 is used. The State Water Board intends to request additional evaluation of the distribution system water quality should this technology be proposed for use by a PWS.

Accordingly, the City pursued parallel compliance strategies consisting of: (1) continued evaluation of SnCl₂ as a potential treatment technology for reducing Cr(VI) to Cr(III) without filtration; and (2) evaluation and advancement of conventional treatment alternatives, including RCF, to provide a reliable path toward regulatory compliance.

Based on the City's pilot testing, compliance plan, and evaluation of available treatment technologies, RCF has been identified as the preferred treatment approach for implementation at the City's seven affected well sites. The proposed improvements generally include replacement or modification of well pumps, construction of new RCF treatment facilities, filter backwash residuals management, and associated electrical, instrumentation, and control systems necessary for reliable and effective operation of the treatment facilities.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

On May 28, 2026, the City issued and posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services associated with the design and implementation of Cr(VI) treatment improvements at the City's seven well sites. The proposal submission deadline was July 14, 2026. While the list of “plan holders”, who downloaded a copy of the RFP included 12 firms, contractors, vendors, etc., as seen on Attachment #3. The City received only one proposal from Waterworks Engineers, LLC in response to the RFP. Following the City's procurement process and evaluation of the submitted proposal, Waterworks Engineers, LLC was determined to be the lowest responsible proposer and is recommended for award of a Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $4,581,756.00.

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City staff believes the Water Works Engineers/Corona Environmental Consulting Team (WWE/Corona Team) is the best suited engineering team for the Project. The WWE/Corona Team has been at the forefront of addressing emerging groundwater quality challenges in California for more than two decades, providing planning, pilot evaluation, and treatment design services for utilities impacted by hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). The team has supported agencies and water providers throughout the region, including projects in Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, and other groundwater-dependent communities, evaluating and implementing technologies such as reduction/coagulation/filtration (RCF), strong-base anion exchange, and other advanced treatment solutions to meet evolving regulatory requirements. Drawing on extensive experience with groundwater treatment facilities and contaminant removal programs, the WWE/Corona Team brings a deep understanding of Cr(VI) compliance strategies, life-cycle costs, residuals management, and operational considerations, helping Southern California agencies deliver safe, reliable drinking water to their customers.

The WWE/Corona Team completed the preliminary design for Cr(VI) for the seven well sites and will maintain project design momentum to develop well thought-out detailed designs for each well site. Since performing pilot testing and submitting the preliminary design report to CWA, WWE and Corona continue to gain additional knowledge and experience centered around Cr(VI) treatment state-wide and within the Coachella Valley, including Cr(VI) removal technology evaluations, compliance planning, preliminary and final design services, DDW permitting, and DWSRF funding support for over 8 clients (4 of which are in the Coachella Valley) at over 25 well sites in California alone. The WWE/Corona Team will leverage similar design elements from their most recent 2,000-gpm Cr(VI) design project in Dixon, CA (90% design completion on 9/1/26) for the CWA Seven Wells Project, conserving engineering effort, project budget, and time to the benefit of CWA and their customers.

City staff is actively seeking external funding for the Project from federal and state sources. In July of 2023 with the help of Assembly-member Eduardo Garcia and State Senator Steve Padilla the City secured $500,000 through an appropriation in the 2023-24 state budget.

Recently, the City received $746,868.00 through a Community Project Funding request made by the office of Congressman Raul Ruiz.

City staff is currently working with the State Water Resources Control Board staff on a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application for funding support.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Proposal from Waterworks Engineers, LLC

2. Professional Services Agreement

3. PlanIT Plan Holders

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A. Table of Contents

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P r o p o s a l f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n S e r v i c e s f o r H e x a v a l e n t C h r o m i u m T r e a t m e n t P l a n t s a t S e v e n W e l l S i t e s Water Works Engineers, LLC · 21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 590, Torrance, CA 90503 Telephone (310) 400-7362 - www.wwengineers.com
A. TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Table of Contents............................................................................................................................. i B. Transmittal Cover Letter.................................................................................................................. 1 C. Executive Summary......................................................................................................................... 2 Project Background and Objectives ................................................................................................. 2 Unparalleled Project Understanding and Support............................................................................. 2 Maintain Project Momentum ........................................................................................................... 2 D. Personnel ....................................................................................................................................... 3 WATER WORKS ENGINEERS................................................................................................................ 8 Subconsultants .................................................................................................................................. 8 WATER QUALITY ENGINEERING – Corona Environmental Consulting, LLC (Corona) .......................... 8 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - Bajada Geosciences, Inc. (Bajada)................................................ 9 SURVEYING - CALVADA Surveying, Inc. (Calvada) ............................................................................ 9 POTHOLING – Boudreau Utility Locating (Boudreau) ........................................................................ 9 E. Project Understanding .................................................................................................................. 10 Project Background........................................................................................................................... 10 Project Success ............................................................................................................................ 11 Project Objectives............................................................................................................................. 11 Project Methodology ......................................................................................................................... 15 Project Funding Acquisition is Paramount - 90% Design by Dec.18, 2026 ........................................ 15 Maintain Project Momentum ......................................................................................................... 15 Technical Competency – Reduction Coagulation Filtration (RCF).................................................... 16 Regional Expertise – Coachella Valley Qualifications...................................................................... 18 Key Project Approaches ................................................................................................................ 19 Focused Final Design Delivery using Effective Tools ....................................................................... 21 Project Management and Client Services ....................................................................................... 22 F. References ................................................................................................................................... 23 G. List of Representative Projects ...................................................................................................... 28 H. Disclosure of Claims/Lawsuits ...................................................................................................... 31 I. Cost Proposal............................................................................................................................... 32 J. No Deviations from the RFP........................................................................................................... 33 Appendix A – Resumes............................................................................................................................ A Appendix B – Scope of Work .................................................................................................................... B Appendix C – Proposed Schedule ............................................................................................................C Appendix D – Drawings............................................................................................................................D

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B. Transmittal Cover Letter

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P r o p o s a l s f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n S e r v i c e s f o r H e x a v a l e n t C h r o m i u m T r e a t m e n t P l a n t s a t S e v e n W e l l S i t e s 1 B. TRANSMITTAL COVER LETTER
July 14, 2026
RE: Proposal for Professional Engineering Design Services for Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Plants at Seven Well Sites to the City of Coachella
Dear Mr. Estrada and Distinguished Members of the Selection Committee:

Water Works Engineers, LLC (WWE) is pleased to submit four (4) copies, and one (1) electronic copy in PDF format, of our proposal for Professional Engineering Design Services for Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Plants at Seven Well Sites (Project) to the City of Coachella (City).

For the past 21-years, Water Works Engineers has dutifully provided Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water expertise throughout California and across the Southwest. Water Works Engineers has been at the forefront of addressing emerging groundwater quality challenges in California for more than a decade, providing planning, pilot evaluation, and treatment design services for utilities impacted by hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). Our team has supported agencies and water providers throughout the region, including projects in Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, and other groundwater-dependent communities, evaluating and implementing technologies such as reduction/coagulation/filtration (RCF), strong-base anion exchange, and other advanced treatment solutions to meet evolving regulatory requirements. Drawing on extensive experience with groundwater treatment facilities and contaminant removal programs, Water Works brings a deep understanding of Cr(VI) compliance strategies, life-cycle costs, residuals management, and operational considerations, helping Southern California agencies deliver safe, reliable drinking water to their customers.

The Water Works team has already completed considerable research and has identified and developed innovative solutions and identified opportunities for additional value for the City as part of the Project.

Because of this, Andrew Borgic, P.E., will continue to be the Project Manager, managing the nuts and bolts of the project out of our Torrance office. Andrew’s extensive experience with groundwater and Cr(VI) projects, hands-on approach to design, attention to details, and exceptional communication skills are what make his projects successful.

If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please contact Andrew Borgic at (310) 750-7921 or [email protected].

Very Truly Yours,

WATER WORKS ENGINEERS, LLC
Joe Riess
Principal-In-Charge, Managing Member
(530) 240-6168, [email protected]
Andrew Borgic
Project Manager, Primary Contact
(310) 750-7921, [email protected]
Water Works Engineers, LLC
21515 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 590, Torrance, CA 90503
Corporate Address
7500 N. Dobson Road, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

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C. Executive Summary

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Project Background and Objectives
Coachella Water Authority (CWA) provides drinking water to the City of Coachella through 9,200 service connections. All seven of the existing/newly developed groundwater source wells have hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) concentrations above the newly adopted California State Cr(VI) maximum contaminant level of 10-µg/L and require treatment by of August 2031. Reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) has been identified through extensive Cr(VI) removal technology evaluation and Compliance Plan as the preferred treatment technology for Cr(VI) treatment at each of the approximately 2,000-gpm well sites. The treatment facilities required at each of the 7 well sites (Project) generally include: well pump replacement, new RCF Treatment Facilities (pressure contactors and filters; ferrous chem. feed), filter backwash residuals management, and the associated electrical, instrumentation, and controls for effective operation. A preliminary 3-D rendering of the initially planned Well 19 Site is provided below.

Unparalleled Project
Understanding and Support
Our Team understands the City’s
predicament – 100% of the City’s
groundwater wells require Cr(VI)
treatment quickly and the City’s
associated financial burden to perform
the required improvements is
substantial. WWE will join CWA in their
pursuit of federal and state grants and
loans (DWSRF) for the Project providing
the following approaches to facilitate
Project funding:
✓ WWE’s experience with DWSRF
applications and our approach to modify the Basis of Design Report to serve as the “Engineering Report” required in the application will facilitate the City’s ability receive planning and engineering design costs reimbursement for the Project.
✓ In order to meet the 90% Design Submittal deadline by the end of the year, WWE has taken considerable effort to develop the design delivery approach and team that is committed to meeting a 90% Design Submittal delivery date to CWA of December 18, 2026 and a Final Design Submittal date of 9/1/2027.

Maintain Project Momentum
Our Team (WWE and Corona Environmental Consultants) will build upon the knowledge gained during the preliminary design to develop well thought-out detailed designs for each well site. Since performing pilot testing and submitting the preliminary design report, WWE and Corona continue to gain additional knowledge and experience centered around Cr(VI) treatment state-wide and within the Coachella Valley, including Cr(VI) removal technology evaluations, compliance planning, preliminary and final design services for over 8 clients (4 of which are in the Coachella Valley) at over 25 well sites in California alone. Our team will leverage similar design elements from our most recent 2,000-gpm Cr(VI) design project in Dixon, CA for the CWA Seven Wells Project, conserving engineering effort and time to the benefit of CWA and their customers.

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D. Personnel

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Water Works Engineers has assembled a highly qualified Project Team chosen for their high degree of experience in groundwater treatment and Cr(VI) removal and past project success as a team in the design and delivery of multiple groundwater treatment site projects simultaneously. WWE continues partnering with Corona Environmental Consulting (Corona) to leverage their knowledge of water quality, testing, and treatment processes to ultimately provide a more informed and flexible design. Corona and WWE have a strong history of partnering together and will continue to provide project continuity for CWA - from the first Cr(VI) MCL iteration in 2016, to the more recent 2024 Cr(VI) Compliance Alternatives Assessment, Compliance Plan and PDR, WWE and Corona is committed to CWA and Project success! Beyond the immediate CWA Project, our Project Team is embedded in hexavalent chromium solutions across the Coachella Valley with four different water agencies, over a period of 10-years, covering the characterization, planning, alternatives analysis, piloting, and design of Cr(VI) removal facilities at over 20 wells.

Our Project Team is summarized below in the Organization Chart with key staff bios following.

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P r o p o s a l f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n S e r v i c e s f o r H e x a v a l e n t C h r o m i u m T r e a t m e n t P l a n t s a t S e v e n W e l l S i t e s 4 ANDREW BORGIC, PE

PROJECT MANAGER
22 Years of Experience Civil PE - 73792
M.S. Civil/Environmental Eng., University of California, Davis B.S. Civil Engineering, California State University, Chico B.S. Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Chico Relevant Technical Experience: Groundwater Treatment, Cr(VI) Removal, Chemical Feed, Pump Stations, Tanks, Pipelines, and Hydraulic Modeling Andrew is a project manager specializing in groundwater supply, treatment, and water quality projects.

He has extensive expertise in the planning, evaluation, and design of groundwater treatment facilities addressing chromium-6, PFAS, manganese, VOCs, iron, ammonia, and other drinking water contaminants. Mr. Borgic has led feasibility studies, pilot testing programs, alternatives evaluations, and the design and implementation of Reduction Coagulation-Filtration (RCF), ion exchange, granular activated carbon (GAC), and advanced treatment systems for municipal and investor-owned utility clients throughout California. His comprehensive understanding of groundwater treatment processes, regulatory compliance, and facility design enables him to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions that improve water quality and ensure long-term system performance. Andrew has recently completed more than 18 Cr(VI) treatment system conceptual/preliminary design reports in collaboration with Corona for various agencies of the past 2-years in the Coachella Valley.

JOE RIESS, PE

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE / DESIGN MANAGER
28 Years of Experience Civil PE - 66413
M.S. Civil/Environmental Eng., University of California, Davis B.S. Civil Engineering, California State University, Humboldt Relevant Technical Experience: Water Treatment (including Cr (VI) and As removal), Chemical Storage/Feed, Hydraulics, Pump Stations, Solids Dewatering, Tanks, Small rural system design and DWSRF funding
Joe is a water/wastewater process design engineer with experience in large and small civil infrastructure (water and wastewater treatment) projects, including feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and design for treatment plant upgrades, expansions, modifications, and collection and treatment system monitoring. He has specific experience in treatment process selection, closed-conduit and open channel hydraulic modeling, CADD design, GIS/GPS mapping, and other computer applications for designing and optimizing water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems. Typical duties include client interaction, permit review, technical report preparation and review, cost estimate preparation and review, preparation of contract drawings and specifications, contractor interaction, field visits, inspections, and engineering services during construction. Joe also has experience implementing large-scale river restoration projects, and coordinating with multiple local, state and federal agencies, stakeholders and landowners.

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TECHNICAL ADVISOR
25 Years of Experience Civil PE - 69826
M.S. Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois
B.S. Civil Engineering, Arizona State University
Relevant Technical Experience: Groundwater Water Treatment (including As treatment), Solids Management, Tanks, Chemical Storage/Feed, Hydraulics, Pump Stations
Ben has over 25 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering projects that have focused on the planning, optimization and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities and has provided technical assistance, assured inspection data was correctly documented and confirmed compliance to all specifications and procedures as a technical advisor. Ben has demonstrated his ability to work well with management, engineering, and operations staff in the evaluation, design, and implementation of water and wastewater facilities.

CORONA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
CHAD SEIDEL, PhD, PE

WATER QUALITY LEAD
25 Years of Experience Registered PE in AZ, CO, GA, IL, MA, NY, NJ, PA, TX and WA Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder M.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder B.S. Environmental Engineering, Montana Tech of the University of Montana Relevant Technical Experience: Piloting and removal of Cr (VI) utilizing RCF and SBAIX; Cr (VI) Removal compliance technologies evaluation expert; Published dozens of peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and delivered more than 100 professional presentations regarding water quality and Cr(VI) treatment optimization.

Dr. Chad Seidel is the President and a founding partner at Corona, bringing more than 25 years of consulting experience providing small and large drinking water utilities with expert process engineering services. He is a nationally recognized authority on hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] occurrence and treatment, having spearheaded compliance, discovery, and testing initiatives for California drinking water supplies since 2000. His foundational expertise in this sector is anchored by a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder, where his doctoral dissertation focused explicitly on this topic: “Investigation of Hexavalent Chromium as a Future Regulated Drinking Water Contaminant”. Corona headed the novel pilot testing efforts that successfully achieved the very first permitted full-scale reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) and strong base anion exchange (SBA-IX) treatment systems in the state of California

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PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER
8 Years of Experience Civil PE - 91697
M.S. Civil/Environmental Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, SLO B.S. Civil/Environmental Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, SLO Relevant Technical Experience: Groundwater Treatment, Cr(VI) Removal, Chemical Feed, Pump Stations, Tanks, Pipelines, Surge Analysis, and Hydraulic Modeling Allison is a civil engineer with experience with civil infrastructure projects including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater planning and design. Her typical duties include detailed groundwater treatment system design, hydraulic analysis and pump selection; hydrology calculations; contract drawing, specification, and cost-estimate preparation; stormwater and LID design; chemical feed design; and permit preparation.

RACHEL MACLEAN, PE

PROCESS AND CIVIL DESIGN ENGINEER
9 Years of Experience Civil PE - 95839
M.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow
Relevant Technical Experience: Groundwater Treatment, Cr(VI) Removal, Chemical Feed, Pump Stations, Tanks, Permitting and Hydraulic Modeling Rachel is a civil engineer focusing on drinking water design. She has experience, which includes performing engineering evaluations; preparing technical drawings, specifications, and cost estimates; developing conceptual designs and reporting; providing construction support services; and facilitating permitting. Rachel has recently completed more than 18 Cr(VI) treatment system conceptual/preliminary design layouts for various agencies of the past 2-years in the Coachella Valley.

DARIN BEGAY

MECHANICAL ENGINEER
18 Years of Experience
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University
Relevant Technical Experience: Mechanical design, pump stations, mechanical piping systems, Water Conveyance
Darin has experience providing mechanical engineering and design support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. His expertise includes hydraulic systems, water conveyance facilities, mechanical piping, pumping stations, gravity and pressurized pipelines, hydraulic and surge analysis, and pump selection. Darin has contributed to numerous treatment and infrastructure improvement projects, including pump stations, treatment facilities, and utility system upgrades, providing mechanical design, evaluation, and construction support services.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
40 Years of Experience Civil PE - 20743
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University
Relevant Technical Experience: Electrical design, Instrumentation, pump stations, water treatment facilities
Brian provides electrical, instrumentation, controls, and SCADA engineering services for water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects. He has extensive experience in the planning, design, analysis, and implementation of electrical distribution systems, standby power generation, instrumentation and control systems, life safety systems, and facility-wide power upgrades. Brian has served as lead electrical engineer and project manager on numerous treatment plant, pump station, reservoir, and utility infrastructure projects throughout the western United States, providing technical leadership, QA/QC oversight, power studies, and construction support. His expertise includes electrical evaluations and design, control system integration, emergency power systems, and the development of reliable, efficient infrastructure solutions for utility clients

MARTIN PUHLMAN, PE, SE

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
42 Years of Experience Structural PE - 3889
M.S. Civil/Structural Engineering, Brigham Young University B.S. Civil/Structural Engineering, Brigham Young University Relevant Technical Experience: Structural Design, Treatment, Groundwater, Surface Water
Martin has experience providing structural engineering services for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. His expertise includes the design and analysis of treatment plant structures, pump stations, reservoirs, retaining walls, reinforced and precast concrete structures, steel and masonry facilities, and seismic and wind load evaluations. Martin has extensive experience supporting groundwater and drinking water treatment projects, including arsenic, chromium-6, and PFAS treatment facilities, and provides structural design, condition assessments, construction administration, special inspections, and shop drawing reviews. His deep understanding of treatment plant infrastructure and collaborative approach help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with long-term reliability.

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P r o p o s a l f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n S e r v i c e s f o r H e x a v a l e n t C h r o m i u m T r e a t m e n t P l a n t s a t S e v e n W e l l S i t e s 8 WATER WORKS ENGINEERS (Water Works, WWE) is a limited liability company with no parent company. Formed in 2005, Water Works was assembled by engineers who believed that water and wastewater engineering and consulting could be done a better way by combining the best attributes of large and small firms: the technical expertise of a large firm and the efficiency and personal attention of a small one. Our vision was the formation and growth of a new kind of engineering firm: a firm built on providing exceptional local client services from highly experienced engineers in a “hands-on” and enjoyable environment.

Our leaner overall firm structure, high-level staffing, and cohesive teamwork are focused on delivering top tier work at best value, tailored to the unique needs of each project. This focus and approach have fueled a consistent increase in our clients and projects across 12 offices and 137 employees, with approximately $40M in yearly revenue. By focusing exclusively on water and wastewater engineering, Water Works provides focused expertise rather than the broad umbrella approach of many civil engineering firms.

Subconsultants
Water Works Engineers has developed successful long-term relationships over the years with several trusted project partners throughout California. The proposed Water Works Team includes the following subconsultants specifically selected for the Project:

WATER QUALITY ENGINEERING –
Corona Environmental Consulting, LLC (Corona)
Corona Environmental Consulting was founded in 2013 by expert drinking water engineers and scientists driven by a passion to overcome complex water supply and treatment challenges with emerging scientific understanding and innovative technologies. Their staff include renowned senior scientists, engineers, statisticians, and technicians. Corona integrates innovative research and deep subject matter expertise with cutting edge technology and detailed engineering to deliver cost-effective real-world solutions.

Corona’s approach to addressing water treatment and operations is to employ an unbiased evaluation of potential solutions. Approaching each client’s needs through clear eyes has established Corona as a recognized leader for innovating and identifying solutions to unique and emerging issues.

Corona is the most recognized drinking consulting firm to address hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] compliance concerns for drinking water utilities. Our team possesses a long, distinguished history of assisting public water utilities in navigating the technical and regulatory complexities of Cr(VI) groundwater treatment. We have supported CWA in evaluating Cr(VI) treatment starting in 2016-17 with the first MCL iteration and again more recently since 2024 to assess compliance alternatives and complete the preliminary design with WWE for the selected reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) options.

Corona’s unmatched Cr(V) expertise spans the entire project lifecycle - encompassing initial treatment evaluation and selection, bench- and pilot-scale testing, funding source identification, regulatory compliance planning, plant start-up, and permitting support. As industry leaders on this topic, Corona headed the novel pilot testing efforts that successfully achieved the very first permitted full-scale reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) and strong base anion exchange (SBA-IX) treatment systems in the state of California. Supported by more than two decades of dedicated engineering experience, localized expertise,

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Corona led the innovative bench- and pilot-scale testing programs that directly resulted in the first statepermitted full-scale RCF and SBA-IX groundwater Cr(VI) treatment facilities in California. • Dr. Chad Seidel, Corona’s President, has been actively investigating and resolving Cr(VI) occurrence and treatment challenges for California drinking water utilities since 2000. He designed and led startup and operations of the foundational drinking water RCF Cr(VI) treatment pilot testing conducted at Glendale, CA in 2004. He completed his Ph.D. titled “Investigation of Hexavalent Chromium as a Future Regulated Drinking Water Contaminant” in 2006. • Through bench- and pilot-scale optimization, Corona has delivered millions of dollars in capital and long-term operational savings for full-scale Cr(VI) treatment implementations. • Corona holds localized knowledge of the Coachella Valley’s distinct groundwater characteristics.

Proven regional milestones include developing a consolidated clustered RCF master plan for the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), executing direct RCF pilot testing focused on residuals management at the Coachella Water Authority (CWA), operating a 14-week RCF recycling pilot for the Indio Water Authority (IWA), and establishing the Cr(VI) Treatment Roadmap for the Mission Springs Water District (MSWD).
• The team has published dozens of peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and delivered over 100 professional presentations establishing standard protocols, operational optimizations, and critical distribution risks for Cr(VI) treatment using RCF, SBA-IX, and alternative stannous chloride SnCl2 applications.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - Bajada Geosciences, Inc. (Bajada) Bajada Geosciences is a geotechnical engineering and engineering geologic company whose professionals have practiced throughout California since 1983. Bajada personnel have extensive experience with tanks, treatment plants, pipelines, trenchless pipeline installation, and other infrastructure-related projects utilizing state of the practice technologies during exploration, laboratory testing, and geotechnical evaluations. Water Works Engineers and Bajada’s founder, Jim Bianchin, PE, CEG, have teamed on hundreds of engineering projects over the past 20-years.

SURVEYING - CALVADA Surveying, Inc. (Calvada)
Calvada Surveying provides professional land surveying services of various industries, including Real Estate, Telecommunications, Construction, and Environmental industries. They pride themselves not only as a pioneer of advanced land surveying technology, but also as a family - oriented company with an immensely dedicated and experienced staff on which Calvada was built. These individuals include professional land surveyors, qualified field and office personnel, in house support staff, mapping technicians, and project managers, all of which maintain strict professionalism and expertise.

POTHOLING – Boudreau Utility Locating (Boudreau)
Boudreau Utility Services has been a trusted provider of utility infrastructure services to California communities since 1977, bringing more than 40 years of experience to manufactured housing and utility improvement projects.

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Project Background
Coachella Water Authority (CWA) provides drinking water to the City of Coachella (City) through 9,200 service connections. All six of the existing groundwater source wells have hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) observed above the California State Water Resources Control Board Department of Drinking Water (DDW) newly adopted Cr(VI) maximum contaminant level of 10-µg/L and require treatment. It is anticipated that a seventh well, newly developed Well 20, will also need Cr(VI) treatment. This leaves the City with no potable water sources that will meet the new drinking water regulation without treatment. Reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) has been identified through extensive Cr(VI) removal technology evaluation and Compliance Plan as the preferred treatment technology for Cr(VI) treatment at each of the approximately 2,000-gpm well sites. The treatment facilities required at each of the 7 well sites generally include the following:
• New Well Pump – Implemented to maximize hydraulic well and treatment capacities • Reduction Coagulation Filtration (RCF) System (2,000- to 2,200-gpm) o Chemical Storage (incl. chem. shed; <120-ft2) and Injection System Mods (Ferrous Chloride) o Reduction Contactor(s)
o Chemical Storage and Injection System Modifications (12.5% SHC) o Filtration Vessel(s)
• Residuals Management System
o Solids Management System
▪ 2% Solids Metering to Sewer (Wells 11, 18)
▪ Backwash Equalization Tank and 2% Solids Metering to Sewer (Wells 12, 16, 17, 20) o Backwash Reclaim System (Well 19)
▪ Backwash Reclaim Tank
▪ Backwash Reclaim Pump (80- to 160-gpm)
• Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls associated with new facilities • Yard Piping associated with new facilities

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Project Success
Immediate project success is define as:
✓ Delivery of the 90% Design Deliverables to CWA for submission by CWA to SWRCB by January 31, 2026 to support the ongoing funding efforts.

The overall project success is defined as:
✓ Successful design, construction, and implementation of the most cost-effective and reliable Cr(VI) removal process, RCF, at each of the project sites
✓ Provide a safe continuous supply of potable water to the City of Coachella residents complying with the new Cr(VI) MCL of 10-µg/L by the anticipated compliance deadline of August 2031 (per Revised Compliance Plan and SB 466, accepted October 3, 2025)
Project Objectives
The overall objective of the Project is to treat raw water to below the finished water quality goals. The finished water quality goals based on full flow treatment is hexavalent chromium and total chromium below or equal to 8-µg/L and total iron (introduced with RCF treatment using ferrous iron) below or equal to 0.1-mg/L. Based on pilot testing performed by our Team during preliminary design, the treatment system will be designed based on the following design criteria:

Design Parameter Value or Range
Ferrous Dose (as Iron) 0.5-mg/L
Reduction Time 2-minutes
Filter Hydraulic Loading Rate (HLR) 7-7.5-gpm/ft2
Backwash Loading Rate 20-gpm/ft2
Backwash Duration 5-min/vessel
Backwash Frequency 24-hrs

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WELL SITE PROPOSED PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
Well 11
• Well Pump and Motor: sized to maintain design flow with new treatment system
• Vertical Reduction Vessels: 8 – 4-ft diam. x 7-ft side shell vessels • Filtration Vessels: 24 – 4-ft diam. x 5-ft side shell vessels • Backwash Water/Sludge Process Equipment: Approx. 740-LF of 6” PVC sewer pipeline and 4-ft x 4-ft catch basin with air gap
• Ferrous Chloride Chemical Feed and Storage: Chemical storage pallet for storing chemical drums and chemical feed pump located within new chemical feed building
• Additional Chemical Feed/Storage Improvements: Replacement 500-gal sodium hypochlorite tank and additional sodium hypochlorite feed pump, chemical conduit and injection points, and static mixer • General Site Improvements: Demolish existing fencing and provide new 8-ft tall concrete masonry unit (CMU) block wall
Well 12
• Well Pump and Motor: sized to maintain design flow with new treatment system
• Vertical Reduction Vessels: 8 – 4-ft diam. x 7-ft side shell vessels • Filtration Vessels: 24 – 4-ft diam. x 5-ft side shell vessels • Backwash Water/Sludge Process Equipment: 28,200-gallon backwash tank, and approx. 340-LF of 4” PVC sewer pipeline
• Ferrous Chloride Chemical Feed and Storage: Chemical storage pallet for storing chemical drums and chemical feed pump located within new chemical feed building
• Additional Chemical Feed/Storage Improvements: Additional sodium hypochlorite feed pump, chemical conduit and injection points, and static mixer
Well 16
• Well Pump and Motor: sized to maintain design flow with new treatment system
• Vertical Reduction Vessels: 8 – 4-ft diam. x 7-ft side shell vessels • Filtration Vessels: 24 – 4-ft diam. x 5-ft side shell vessels • Backwash Water/Sludge Process Equipment: 56,900-gallon backwash tank, and approx. 355-LF of 4” PVC sewer pipeline
• Ferrous Chloride Chemical Feed and Storage: Chemical storage pallet for storing chemical drums and chemical feed pump located within new chemical feed building
• Additional Chemical Feed/Storage Improvements: Replacement 500-gal sodium hypochlorite tank and additional sodium hypochlorite feed pump, chemical conduit and injection points, and static mixer • General Site Improvements: Demolish existing fencing and provide new 8-ft tall CMU block wall

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• Well Pump and Motor: sized to maintain design flow with new treatment system
• Vertical Reduction Vessels: 8 – 4-ft diam. x 7-ft side shell vessels • Filtration Vessels: 24 – 4-ft diam. x 5-ft side shell vessels • Backwash Water/Sludge Process Equipment: 47,700-gallon backwash tank, and approx. 65-LF of 4” PVC sewer pipeline
• Ferrous Chloride Chemical Feed and Storage: Chemical storage pallet for storing chemical drums and chemical feed pump located within new chemical feed building
• Additional Chemical Feed/Storage Improvements: Additional sodium hypochlorite feed pump, chemical conduit and injection points, and static mixer
• General Site Improvements: Demolish existing fencing and provide new 8-ft tall CMU block wall
Well 18
• Well Pump and Motor: sized to maintain design flow with new treatment system
• Vertical Reduction Vessels: 8 – 4-ft diam. x 7-ft side shell vessels • Filtration Vessels: 24 – 4-ft diam. x 5-ft side shell vessels • Backwash Water/Sludge Process Equipment: Approx. 1,100-LF of 6” PVC sewer pipeline and 4-ft x 4-ft catch basin with air gap • Ferrous Chloride Chemical Feed and Storage: Chemical storage pallet for storing chemical drums and chemical feed pump located within new chemical feed building
• Additional Chemical Feed/Storage Improvements: Replacement 500-gal sodium hypochlorite tank and additional sodium hypochlorite feed pump, chemical conduit and injection points, and static mixer Well 19
• Well Pump and Motor: sized to maintain design flow with new treatment system
• Vertical Reduction Vessels: 8 – 4-ft diam. x 7-ft side shell vessels • Filtration Vessels: 24 – 4-ft diam. x 5-ft side shell vessels • Backwash Water/Sludge Process Equipment: 69,000-gallon backwash tank, and 20-hp backwash recycle pump and piping
• Ferrous Chloride Chemical Feed and Storage: Chemical storage pallet for storing chemical drums and chemical feed pump located within new chemical feed building
• Additional Chemical Feed/Storage Improvements: Additional sodium hypochlorite feed pump, chemical conduit and injection points, and static mixer

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• Well Pump and Motor: coordinating size to maintain design flow with new treatment system
• Vertical Reduction Vessels: 8 – 4-ft diam. x 7-ft side shell vessels • Filtration Vessels: 24 – 4-ft diam. x 5-ft side shell vessels • Backwash Water/Sludge Process Equipment: 34,100-gallon backwash tank, and approx. 135-LF of 4” PVC sewer pipeline
• Ferrous Chloride Chemical Feed and Storage: Chemical storage pallet for storing chemical drums and chemical feed pump located within a new chemical feed building
• Additional Chemical Feed/Storage Improvements: 500-gal sodium hypochlorite storage tank, sodium hypochlorite feed pump, chemical conduit and injection points, and static mixer
• General Site Improvements: Provide new 8-ft tall CMU block wall The Project will include preliminary design services, including utility research and potholing, project survey and geotechnical investigation, as well as a Basis of Design Report and 30% Design Plans. Final design will be split into four design deliverables, including: 60%, 90%, 100%, and Final Design Submittal.

In addition to the design services noted above, WWE will also provide assistance for environmental permitting coordination, bidding phase assistance, public outreach and communication (optional), engineering services during construction, and permitting support services.

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Project Funding Acquisition is Paramount - 90% Design by Dec.18, 2026 Water Works Engineers project methodology is crafted around the primary project objectives to provide Cr(VI) compliant water to the City quickly and cost-effectively. The compliance deadline is quickly approaching, and significant funding is required to complete the design and construction of the Project improvements.

In order to meet the 90% Design deadline by the end of the year, WWE has taken considerable effort to develop the design delivery approach and team that is committed to meeting a 90% Design Submittal delivery date to CWA of December 18, 2026.

Water Works Engineers is poised to assist CWA in securing project funding through the SWRCB, DFA – DWSRF Program. Water Works Engineers is currently involved with DWSRF design and construction funding assistance with the California Water Service on 4 PFAS removal projects, with the Washington Water Service on 6 PFAS removal projects, and for New Mexico Water Service on 2 PFAS removal projects. We are well practiced and knowledgeable in assisting our clients through the process and will leverage this experience on the CWA Cr(VI) Project.

WWE will assist CWA in developing the required engineering support documentation required to apply for planning and engineering design costs reimbursement for the Project. WWE will facilitate this valuable funding mechanism, joining with the City to save their customers significant money, through early communication with DFA and submission of various application packages. WWE will provide direction and support to CWA in obtaining planning and design cost reimbursement from the feds/state, including the adaptation of the BODR for the Project to serve as an “Engineer Report” (as required in the Technical Application Package).

Maintain Project Momentum
The Project Team will build upon the knowledge gained during preliminary design to develop well thought-out detailed designs for each well site. Since performing pilot testing and submitting the preliminary design report, WWE and Corona continue to gain additional knowledge and experience centered around Cr(VI)treatment state-wide and within the Coachella Valley. WWE/Corona offer continued insight and unbiased direction on and into long-term operation and insight on continued Cr(VI) removal development utilizing RCF and developing landscape for RCF Treat To Waste (TTW) and solids management approaches.

Thinking Ahead
As identified in the PDR, the Project Team will work to address additional design considerations as we head quickly into final design, including:
• Verify planned well flowrates and utilizations with CWA • Provide input/coordination and review the Well 20 well site design, including:
o Design, drill, and installing new well pump
o Well capacity testing and reporting
o Groundwater quality testing to confirm applicable treatment selection and sizing • Assist with land procurement for Well 16
• Perform site surveys for each well site
• Prepare site-specific geotechnical reports for each well site

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Hit the Ground Running!
WWE has spent significant timing developing the CPM Project Schedule (See Appendix C – Proposed Schedule) during the preparation of this proposal. Through this detailed scheduling approach, intended to inform our project approach and staffing, we are taking the following delivery approach steps:
• Hit the ground running – Minimize startup and Project kickoff time • “Right Timed” Tasks – Decouple long-lead time tasks (survey, geotechnical, and potholing tasks) from key 2026 design deliverables as appropriate – Provides additional effective 60% & 90% design time for the engineering team without sacrificing design quality. • Provide a design and review respite after 90% delivery to provide CWA with additional time after the Winter Holidays for detailed review, operations equipment preference selection, etc. without affecting the overall project compliance deadline
Practiced Focused Team:

WWE has assembled a focused design team for the Project that is well-practiced in working together on similar projects (Groundwater Treatment, Pressure Filters, Multiple (up to 5-sites) project sites under one project at the same time) over the past 8-years. The same team proposed for this Project, including Corona Environmental Consulting, is currently working on a similar RCF Cr6 -removal project in Dixon, CA (60% and 100% Design delivery date of July 2026 and October 2026, respectively; effectively 3-4 months ahead of the CWA 7 Wells Project). Our team will leverage similar design elements from the Dixon project for the CWA Seven Wells Project, conserving engineering effort and time to the benefit of CWA and their customers.

Technical Competency – Reduction Coagulation Filtration (RCF) Our Team (Water Works Engineers and Corona) brings industry-leading experience in the evaluation, pilot testing, and design of RCF systems. We have repeatedly demonstrated our ability to optimize RCF configurations to reduce capital footprints, manage backwash waste, and maximize treatment for other cocontaminants of concern. • California Water Service (Cal Water), Salinas District – Los Lomas LL-205 RCF Implementation:

Cal Water had a well in their Las Lomas system with
existing an ATEC iron and manganese treatment system
that also required Cr(VI) treatment. Corona conducted
novel first-of-its-kind laboratory bench-scale and on-site pilot testing was conducted to determine if the existing system could be retrofitted and optimized to
simultaneously remove Cr(VI) and manganese. Corona’s
successful pilot testing conducted at this site found that the reduction time, traditionally thought to take upwards of 45 minutes, could be reduced to less than 2 minutes, substantially reducing the cost and footprint of the
process and increasing its applicability to utilities across the e state of California. Additionally, subsequent oxidation of residual ferrous using free chlorine was successful, dramatically simplifying the overall process. These discoveries saved Cal Water rate payers nearly $1M in capital costs and led to the installation of the first full scale RCF treatment unit for Cr(VI) removal at the Los Lomas LL-305 site. Corona developed the basis of design for this project, and the detailed design

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• Soquel Creek Water District – Hexavalent Chromium Implementation Study: Engaged to develop a unified compliance strategy for three groundwater wells impacted by the 10 µg/L Cr(VI) maximum contaminant level (MCL). The Corona team managed site-specific water quality analyses, developed 20-year net present worth estimates, and executed bench- and pilot-scale testing to validate fullscale configurations. Testing allowed us to optimize chemical dosing and operational run times, providing continuous treatment process guidance and engineering review through 100% design for a consolidated RCF treatment facility scheduled to be operational in 2027. • California Water Service (Cal Water), Dixon District – Stannous Chloride & RCF Transition Support: Initially retained to study the feasibility of utilizing stannous chloride (SnCl2) without filtration to reduce Cr(VI) at a newly constructed well site. Our advanced pilot-scale simulated distribution testing revealed that SnCl2 caused severe tin and chromium accumulation on pipe surfaces, fouled in-home treatment devices, and generated water quality samples exceeding 50 times the regulated total chromium limit. Based on these critical failure points, we successfully transitioned the utility to an RCF approach. We continue to support Cal Water through the design phase, led by Water Works Engineers, providing test matrix development and technical oversight for upcoming vendor piloting.
• Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) – Preliminary Design of Cr(VI) Treatment Facilities:

Building upon a previously compiled "Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Roadmap", the Corona/Water Works Engineers Team initiated preliminary design configurations for ferrous iron RCF installations across eight wells exhibiting historical Cr(VI) concentrations greater than 8.0 µg/L. This work directly leverages bench/pilot testing alongside the compilation of Class 5 capital and O&M cost estimates to ensure long-term operational resiliency and fiscal predictability for the District’s water system.

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Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Regional Compliance Re-Evaluation: Served as part of a multidisciplinary consulting team executing an in-depth long-term compliance evaluation to address the State Water Board's 10 µg/L Cr(VI) MCL.

A primary focus was to protect water supply redundancy while drastically reducing the total number of physical treatment systems required across the service area. • Piloting: Managed the bench- and pilot-scale testing protocol for alternative stannous chloride (SnCl2) treatment without filtration, which included drafting the specialized permit amendment reviewed and approved by the Division of Drinking Water (DDW). • Proactive PFAS Discovery: Proposed and developed a targeted water quality monitoring program during our investigations that successfully identified critical PFAS contamination in the Valley Zone system, enabling CVWD to address co-removal needs early. • Regional Treatment Clustering: Authored final project recommendations establishing a consolidated regional treatment model featuring four large, clustered RCF treatment systems in La Quinta (two), Sun City, and Desert Hot Springs, supported by 14 new production wells, transmission main upgrades, and seven storage reservoirs.

Coachella Water Authority (CWA)
• Comprehensive Program Management:

Retained as prime technical consultants to
evaluate compliance technologies and
provide complete regulatory and design
support across all CWA groundwater sources
impacted by the Cr(VI) MCL. Our project
management encompasses schedule control,
budgeting, resource allocation, and treatment
alternatives analysis.
• Targeted RCF Pilot Testing: Corona recently
completed operating an RCF pilot system at
the Coachella Water Authority. This
specialized testing was focused directly on
developing a better understanding of
backwash waste and residuals
management—operational aspects that are
critical to inform and optimize the future
treatment selections for CVWD.
• Regulatory and Funding Support: Managed the
authoring and submission of the formal
compliance plan officially accepted by DDW.

Additionally, our team provides active funding
support to secure state resources through the
California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

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• Roadmap Development & Pilot Operations: Formulated a comprehensive Cr(VI) Treatment Roadmap comparing active production needs against state-approved Best Available Technologies (BATs). To resolve complex wastewater discharge constraints, we executed a 14-week RCF pilot study that verified ferrous iron doses, established precise hydraulic loading rates, and demonstrated successful backwash water recycling.
• SBA-IX Technical Advisory: Following an IWA policy decision to utilize a strong base anion exchange (SBA-IX) approach, we continue to provide technical advisory services. This includes developing detailed test plans to secure state regulatory approval for full-scale demonstrations of roll-up regeneration at an impacted municipal well site.

Key Project Approaches
Some of the key issues, concerns, and constraints that we have observed so far are summarized below. We have examined/developed the background documents provided in the RFP, designed, and permitted similar facilities, have visited the sites multiple times, researched the site- and equipment-specific permitting requirements, and have the following initial thoughts. Of course, we will work with CWA Staff, take advantage of their considerable institutional knowledge, and develop the design concepts during the basis of design and final design process. However, we will not be starting from scratch – we have done the work in the pursuit of this Project to consider what needs to be done, developed initial concepts about how to approach the major key project issues, and will carry the momentum that we have established in the conceptual design phase of the Project through final design.

Operations is the Ultimate Client
Water Works Engineers joins CWA Management and Engineering in our shared understanding that “Operations is the Ultimate Client”. Following the design, construction, and start-up of the facilities, CWA Operations Staff takes over the operation of the wells and needs to successfully operate and maintain the new facilities every day for years to come. Both the good, and potentially bad elements designed into the Project become apparent to Operations within the first weeks to months following start-up. WWE has met with CWA Operations Staff on facility tours and will continue to learn Operations’ priorities, preferences, and the constraints imposed upon them in the operation of water treatment facilities. WWE is committed to Operations and their satisfaction of the constructed
facilities. We have scoped additional design review
meetings at each major design deliverable in which key
WWE Engineering Staff will sit down in person with CWA
Operations Staff to gain their input prior and implement their preference and desires into the subsequent design deliverable (i.e., plans, standard details, specifications, Process Control Narrative, and Operation Plans). WWE will schedule these meetings and stress their importance to
Operations early in the design process - when changes are easily made and less costly to implement.

Areas of Concern and Potential Risk
The following area of concern and potential risk have been identified and accounted for by WWE in the approach to the Project as scoped in this proposal.

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Critical to project controls is the effective and accurate updating and tracking of the project schedule throughout the life of the project. Water Works Engineers’ Project Manager, Andrew Borgic. P.E., takes this to heart. He has completed the detailed base CPM Schedule (including the critical path) for the Project and has included this in the proposal (See Appendix C – Proposed Schedule). This base schedule will be expanded as additional tasks, subtasks, and dependencies present themselves during the life of the project.

The schedule will be updated and presented at each meeting and provided to CWS in .mpp and .pdf formats so that the schedule updates may be utilized as a record to the performance of the project and as a “living document”, useful to WWE and CWA Management Staff. Water Works knows that when project managers control schedule, they control budget.

Site Access
In order to provide CWA Operations, Maintenance Vendors (e.g., well drillers), Chemical Supply Vendors, safe access to and on the site, WWE will perform interviews with CWA Operations and contact chemical supply, filter media, and diesel fuel vendors and perform swept path simulations to assure adequate and reasonable space is provided on site for vehicular and chemical supply/well drilling/equipment vehicles.

Of particular concern to WWE is the provision of adequate space for (1) vehicles/trucks access at Wells 11 and 17 and (2) well maintenance activities at Well 11.

Cost Savings and Control Opportunities
Utilizing our recent project design, construction, and start-up experience on similar groundwater treatment facilities (utilizing RCF, As and Fe/Mn removal facilities, backwash reclaim and equalization tanks, chemical feed systems, and solids handling) we have listed a number of cost saving strategies and opportunities that can be explored by CWA during the preliminary design phase of the Project:
➢ Project Execution
o Seek planning and engineering design reimbursement through DWSRF ▪ Modify the BODR to serve as the “Engineering Report” required in the DWSRF Technical Package o Save time early in design - Combine the Basis of Design Report and 30% Design Deliverables ▪ Provides focused early decision making leveraging Water Works Engineers-Corona’s recent experience (last 6-mos.) in the preliminary design of 15 RCF systems o “Right Staffed” – Water Works Engineers has assembled a Project Team that is experienced in (1) the design of the planned Dixon Station 004 Cr(VI) Treatment Facilities and (2) with each other in a focused team (5-7 years)

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o Consistent/Common approach to each of the sites (Std Details, Common layouts, Equip.) o Well Pump – VFD-driven pump motor versus constant-speed pump with pump control valve o Backwash Pump (Well 19)
o Metal Sound Enclosure, Rolling removable enclosure, or CMU-blockwall enclosure/part of Ferrous Building
o Backwash Tank Foundation Design – Ring
foundation with true bottom drain
o Ferrous Storage and Handling – 55-gallon drums,
totes, or permanent tank
o Chemical Feed Pumps - Complete skidmounted systems
o Residuals Handling – Direct to sewer, Equalized
to sewer, sludge hauling, or sludge dewatering
and hauling
o Flexible Design Approach to Residuals Handling –
Provide design capable of easily being modified to
allow for future alternative residuals strategies
(e.g., air gap to local drain inlet box and/or lift
station)
o Site Surfacing – AC paving versus partial gravel surfacing o Treat-to-Waste Line – Operations savings
o Removal of TTW Equalization/Waste tanks through mixing in onsite tanks ➢ Construction
o Gain the Contractor’s Perspective Early - Perform 3rd-Party Contractor constructability review during 30% and 60% design preparation
o Limit the implementation of Owner-furnished equipment to that equipment needed to be procured early to meet schedule – Minimizes coordination and schedule risk during construction Focused Final Design Delivery using Effective Tools
Final Design
Reviews of the construction contract documents and supporting calculations are done at four stages, corresponding to the four design deliverables. At each stage, the drawings and specifications are reviewed according to the check lists provided in the QA/QC Plan. The Project Engineers are responsible for reviewing the QC comments, distributing the comments to Project Team members (including subconsultants) and finally documenting a resolution to each comment.

Level 1 – 30% Design Submittal will check for completeness of the design report, preliminary process and hydraulic calculations, design loading rates against relevant regulations and industry standards.

Level 2 – 60% Design Submittal will check for more detailed items for all design disciplines including General, Civil, Architectural, Structural, Process Mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing and Electrical and I&C.

This check will cover drawings presentation, scales, section call outs, drawing indexes, hydraulic elements, coordination between drawings and specifications, discipline coordination, etc.

Level 3 – 90% Design Submittal will check for all design disciplines including General, Civil, Architectural, Structural, Process Mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing and Electrical and I&C.

Level 4 – 100% Design Submittal will be the final check for all design disciplines including General, Civil, Architectural, Structural, Process Mechanical, HVAC and Plumbing and Electrical and I&C.

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WWE offers skilled design engineers adept in the use of a mix of widely available/accessible software tools (MS Suite) and state of the art tools. The following is a list of the software that WWE will be utilizing on this Project, at a minimum:
➢ MS Suite – Including widely used apps: Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and Project ➢ AFT Fathom – Closed conduit hydraulic modeling software with intuitive graphical interface ➢ Revit - CAD Software that enhances collaboration, accuracy, and efficiency in building design by integrating 3D modeling, data management, and multidisciplinary workflows. Compatible with AutoCAD Civil 3D
➢ Twinmotion: Real-time 3D visualization with seamless integration with Revit. Valuable in providing realistic 3-D architectural renderings, Facilitates the quick production of high-quality graphics, views, site walk throughs, etc.
➢ HMEx – Classification and hazard verification tool using IFC and IBC definitions Project Management and Client Services
To ensure that CWA is well informed throughout the Project, WWE will hold weekly design update meetings.

A critical path method (CPM) schedule has been developed and will be updated weekly. It will be presented with any schedule changes identified and a summary of critical path activities and status. WWE will prepare meeting minutes on screen for all to see and comment on live during the meetings and will distribute them at the close of each meeting. WWE will prepare and maintain a data request log, decision log, and risk register to facilitate clear communication between CWA and the project team.

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F. References

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California Water Service – Dixon
Station 004 Well 04-02
Hexavalent Chromium Removal Project
Dixon, CA
Water Works Engineering (WWE) was contracted by California Water Service (CWS) to provide preliminary through final design engineering services and permitting support services for the installation of reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) treatment system to treat hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) below the California MCL of 10-ug/L at the existing Dixon Station 004 Well 04-02 Site (Dixon 004).

Dixon 004 is an existing ~1,800-gpm potable water well head treatment facility located within the CWS Dixon District. The Dixon District services approximately 9,300 customers from multiple groundwater wells, some of which already implement Cr(VI) treatment through strong base anion exchange (SBA-IX). The implementation of Cr(VI) treatment at Dixon 004 is important to maintain system reliability.

WWE has completed preliminary design, including the basis of design report and the RCF equipment selection technical specifications to support pre-procurement of the treatment system. WWE is completing the 60% design submittal in mid-July 2026 and assisting with ATEC pilot testing efforts, which are to begin in late July 2026. The RCF treatment system design includes vertical reduction and filter vessels, chemical feed and storage facilities, residual handling facilities, including backwash equalization and recycle, and associated yard piping, site civil, electrical and instrumentation improvements.

Project Type
Water Treatment
Project Timeframe
January 2026- Present
Project Cost
In Progress
Team Members
Joe Riess, Principal Engineer
Andrew Borgic, Project Manager
Allison Prater, Senior Engineer
Rachel MacLean, Engineer
Rachel Eising, Engineer
Project References
Lila Mahjoob
California Water Service
[email protected]
(424) 323-0193

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California Water Service
Dominguez Well 300 – Well Improvements
Project
990 W. Walnut Street, Compton, CA
Project Type
Water Treatment, Groundwater
Project Timeframe
April 2021- Present
Project Cost
$5.3M
Team Members
Andrew Borgic, P.E., Project Manager
Joe Riess, P.E., Engineer of Record
Allison Prater, P.E., Project Engineer
Brian Young, P.E., Sr. Elec. Engineer
Project References
Clyde Arucan, P.E.

Manager, Capital Delivery
[email protected]
Office: (310) 257-1446 x71477
The Dominguez 300 (DOM 300) Treatment Plant Project was implemented by California Water Service (CWS) to bring the new well, DOM 300, online to supplement the Dominguez District water system. DOM 300 was constructed with a design pumping rate of 2,000-gpm. The DOM 300 wellsite is a 23,000-square foot site located in a heavy manufacturing zone in the City of Compton.

Corona Environmental Consulting (Corona), in association with Water Works Engineers (WWE) evaluated the water quality of the well and identified treatment needs to meet CWS water quality goals. Contaminants observed above water quality goals included ammonia, manganese, and dissolved oxygen levels dissimilar to Metropolitan Water District (MWD) water.

Water Works Engineers provided the design of the following for the DOM 300 wellsite:
• Well pump with VFD
• Chemical storage and injection systems for aqueous ammonia and sodium hypochlorite for formation of chloramines prior to filtration • Three-cell horizontal pyrolusite pressure filter with automated valves • Backwash reclaim tank with tank level sensors and transmitters • Backwash reclaim pump with VFD
• 1,000-gallon surge tank
• Automated pump-to-waste valve and piping
• Mid-process waste piping with manual valves
• PAX Water Quality Station and Smart Controller (with chlorine analyzer and ORP probe)
• Electrical service and transformer by Southern California Edison • Electrical panel board
• CMU building and site improvements
• Provisions for future breakpoint chlorination tank.

Water Works Engineers prepared a preliminary design report, 60%, 90%, 100% and final design drawings, specifications and bid documents. WWE provided engineering support during bidding, permitting support services, engineering services during construction, and start-up and commissioning support services.

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Project Type
Water Treatment
Project Timeframe
2017-2018
Project Construction
Cost
$1.0 M
Team Members
Sami Kader, Principal & QA/QC
Andrew Borgic, Project Manager
Joe Reiss, Lead Project Engineer
Jeremy Kellogg, Structural
Brian Young, Electrical
Project References
Benjamin Jimenez, P.E.

Golden State Water Company
Gardena, CA
(310) 436-6950 x 105
Golden State Water Company
Design/Build of Southern Well No. 6
Manganese Treatment Facility
Gardena, CA
Southern Well No. 6 Southern Well No. 6 (located at 13503 S. Vermont Avenue, Gardena, CA) is a vital component in the Golden State Water Company (GSWC)’s Southwest Distribution System. The well capacity is approximately 1,000 gpm. Manganese levels in the well range from 34 μg/L to 49μg/L, according to lab sampling results during the period of 2010 through 2015. Although the manganese levels are below the Secondary Maximum Containment Level (SMCL) of 50 μg/L there is a potential that manganese will precipitate out in the water distribution system causing colored water and increase sedimentation in the mains.

To address the future potential for manganese precipitation issues in the water distribution system, GSWC hired Pacific Hydrotech/Water Works Engineers (WaterWorks) to design and construct the manganese treatment system at Well No.6. WaterWorks provided geotechnical analysis; surveying, civil, mechanical, and structural design services, and electrical design for:
 GSWC furnished 1,000-gpm Pressure Filter System and the Air Compressor  40,000-gal Backwash Storage Tank
 100-gpm Backwash Decant Pump
 supporting yard piping
 Related Electrical and instrumentation improvements
The project required to provide a fully functioning facility with cost-effective solutions and cost-containment methodologies, ultimately leading to a minimized life-cycle cost of all facilities for the desired level of service within relatively short period of time.

WaterWorks worked together with the Pacific Hydrotech in an integrated design process to accommodate the changes in the field, relative to the existing As-builts, and the GSWC’s desire to locate the pressure filter and the backwash storage tank. WWE coordinated survey and geotechnical engineering services and self-performed the structural designs required for the pressure filter concrete support slabs.

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Design/Build of Plant 134 Granular
Activated Carbon Improvements
Highland, CA
The East Valley Water District is a California Water District provides water and wastewater services to 103,000 residents within the City of Highland and portions of both the City and County of San Bernardino. The District’s Plant 134 Water Filtration Facility treats local surface water from the Santa Ana River and raw water purchased from the State Water Project. Water Works Engineers provided the basis of design for the design and construction of a new GAC system, feed pumps, piping, related appurtenances, and access road at East Valley Water District’s Plant 134 Water Filtration Facility. Water Works created a project plan and established design criteria and requirements for subsequent final design activities in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of this progressive design-build project.

The main purpose of this project was to reduce disinfection byproduct (DBP) precursors in the form of total organic carbon (TOC) from the treated water postmembrane treatment and prior to disinfection. A new side-stream granular activated carbon (GAC) system will be designed and constructed at the existing WTP, in addition to access improvements to facilitate the large carbon delivery vehicles.

Based on the results of a pilot study performed by Calgon for EVWD, a GAC system capable of treating 4 mgd (50% of the plant capacity of 8 mgd) and operated at a variable flow rate is recommended and is the basis of design.

Project Type
Design-Build, Water Treatment
Project Timeframe
Design: Jan. 2021 – Jan. 2022
Construction: Dec 2022 – Sept. 2023
Project Cost
Design and Construction: $3.5M
Team Members
Andrew Borgic, Project Manager
Sami Kader, Principal in Charge
Joe Riess, Design Manager
Jeremy Kellogg, Structure Engineer
Jason Boyles, Electrical Engineer
Project References
Jason Wolf, P.E., Sr. Engineer
East Valley Water District
(951) 943-8803

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Town of Gilbert – North Water Treatment
Plant
Gilbert, AZ
The North Water Treatment Plant is a surface water treatment plant located in the Town of Gilbert, Arizona. The raw water quality and quantity is heavily subject to environmental impacts, SRP water resource management decisions, seasonal patterns, and common raw water conditions. As the source water varies seasonally, the facility needed greater treatment resilience to be able to reliably treat a wide spectrum of conditions – including high TOC, high turbidity, differing pH levels, and high bromide.

WaterWorks, as Prime Engineer, led a team of professionals to conduct a source water evaluation, evaluate and select treatment technologies, and develop detailed construction documents to expand and reconstruct the existing facility from 45 mgd to 60 mgd. The team evaluated system conditions and developed a priority list based on various evaluation criteria including reliability, expandability, operability, and maintainability. Cutting edge technologies are being employed at this facility, including ozonation, ballasted sedimentation, biologically active filtration, and post-filter granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorption. • Highlights: Leading the largest water infrastructure project in the state of Arizona and completely reconstructing and expanding an existing operating facility from 45 mgd to 60 mgd.
• Challenges: Due to the extended construction duration (over 7 years), continued inflation, equipment delays, and labor shortages, cost control has been a key consideration. All this has been accomplished while maintain existing plant production.

Project Type
Water Treatment
Project Timeframe
2020/2022 – In Progress
Project Cost
$420M
Team Members
John Matta, Principal in Charge
Ben Lee, Project Manager
Brian Young, Electrical Engineer
Martin Puhlman, Structural Engineer
Herb Durbin, Project Engineer
Project References
Sarah Rogowski
Town of Gilbert
(480) 521-4172

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G. List of Representative Projects

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P r o p o s a l f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n S e r v i c e s f o r H e x a v a l e n t C h r o m i u m T r e a t m e n t P l a n t s a t S e v e n W e l l S i t e s 28 G. LIST OF REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

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P r o p o s a l f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n S e r v i c e s f o r H e x a v a l e n t C h r o m i u m T r e a t m e n t P l a n t s a t S e v e n W e l l S i t e s 29 Page 315
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P r o p o s a l f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n S e r v i c e s f o r H e x a v a l e n t C h r o m i u m T r e a t m e n t P l a n t s a t S e v e n W e l l S i t e s 30 Page 316
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H. Disclosure of Claims/Lawsuits

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P r o p o s a l f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n S e r v i c e s f o r H e x a v a l e n t C h r o m i u m T r e a t m e n t P l a n t s a t S e v e n W e l l S i t e s 31 H. DISCLOSURE OF CLAIMS/LAWSUITS
Water Works Engineers was involved in two (2) lawsuits with Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. Both contracts were terminated. Both lawsuits involve differences in understanding regarding design criteria versus actual operating conditions and parameters. We have settled both contracts “no-fault” through arbitration.
• Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. V. Water Works Engineers, LLC (October 11, 2024) Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVR12302878
Sky Meadows Booster Pump Station Project, valued at $414,534 and approximately 92% complete at the time of termination. The project involved modifications to increase booster pump station capacity from 150 gpm to 650 gpm to provide additional fire flow to a mountain community west of Lake Elsinore, California.
• Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District v. Water Works Engineers, LLC (April 11, 2024) Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVR12105201
Railroad Canyon Project, valued at $168,149 and 100% complete at the time of termination. The project involved minor modifications to the Railroad Canyon Water Reclamation Facility's headworks, reclaimed water ponds, and nitrification/denitrification conversion of the aeration basins.

Currently there are no additional claims against Water Works Engineers, LLC.

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I. Cost Proposal

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Water Works Engineers Fee Estimate
Client Coachella Water Authority
Project Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Plants at Seven Well Sites Task Order No 1
Prepared by A. Borgic
Date 7/13/2026 Factors 4.0 4.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Hours and Fee
Year
Water Works Engineers 2026
Classification Title Hourly Rate hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee hrs fee AA2 Senior Administrative $124.00
E1 Staff Engineer $156.00 16 $1,984
E1A Staff Engineer II $175.00 16 $2,496 80 $12,480 80 $12,480 320 $49,920 400 $62,400 840 $131,040 360 $57,845 360 $57,845 40 $6,333 315 $52,909 240 $38,563 E2 Associate Engineer $191.00
E2A Associate Engineer II $203.00 240 $47,215
E3 Project Engineer $215.00 16 $3,248 80 $16,240 24 $4,872 16 $3,248 8 $1,624 320 $64,960 320 $64,960 600 $121,800 360 $75,272 360 $75,272 12 $2,584 40 $8,241 315 $68,849 160 $33,454 E3 Project Engineer $215.00 24 $5,160 16 $3,440 12 $2,580 160 $34,400 320 $68,800 480 $103,200 240 $53,148 240 $53,148 16 $3,649 40 $8,728 461 $106,717 160 $35,432 E3A Project Engineer II $230.00 16 $3,440 96 $20,640 240 $51,600 72 $15,944 72 $15,944 E3A Project Engineer II $230.00 70 $17,335
E4 Senior Project Engineer $249.00 24 $5,520 272 $62,560 320 $73,600 480 $110,400 480 $113,712 480 $113,712 450 $111,438 80 $18,952 E4 Senior Project Engineer $249.00 450 $112,050 96 $23,904 144 $35,856 48 $12,311 48 $12,311 E4A Senior Project Engineer II $268.00 32 $7,968 72 $17,928 24 $6,155 24 $6,155 E4A Senior Project Engineer II $268.00 550 $147,400 40 $10,720 12 $3,216 12 $3,216 320 $85,760 192 $51,456 240 $64,320 240 $66,250 240 $66,250 16 $4,549 80 $21,759 73 $21,064 100 $27,604 E5 Principal Engineer $289.00 48 $12,864 96 $25,728 144 $38,592 144 $39,750 144 $39,750 24 $6,625 E5A Principal Engineer II $311.00
T1 CADD Tech 1 (Drafter/Jr. Technician) $95.00 240 $74,640 8 $2,488 96 $29,856 96 $29,856 144 $44,784 72 $23,064 24 $7,688 8 $2,525 40 $13,394 40 $12,813 T1A CADD Tech 1A (Drafter/Jr. Technician II) $106.00 480 $45,600 720 $68,400 600 $58,710 600 $58,710 T2 CADD Tech 2 (Designer/Sr. Technician) $142.00 24 $2,544 T2A CADD Tech 2A (Designer/Sr. Technician II) $154.00 640 $90,880 960 $136,320 360 $52,654 360 $52,654 T3 CADD Tech 3 (Senior Designer) $173.00 24 $3,696 16 $2,464 16 $2,501 T3A CADD Tech 3A (Supervising Designer) $186.00
8 $1,488 8 $1,488 160 $29,760 240 $44,640 96 $18,392 96 $18,392 Expenses
Water Works Expenses
Subconsultants $2,890 $220 $220 $2,890 $2,890 $2,890 $2,890 $955 $1,350 $15,010 Corona Environmental Consulting (Water Quality)
Boudreau Pipeline (Potholing) 43 $13,040 54 $17,625 54 $17,625 $660 164 $45,460 Calvada (Surveying) 160 $63,990
Bajada (Geotechnical) 200 $84,630
500 $125,500
Subconsultant/Expense Markup 10%
Annual Increase for WWE rates of 3% $1,593 $0 $6,421 $8,485 $12,550 $2,052 $2,052 $289 $289 $0 $96 $201 $0 $6,047 Subtask Total Hours 1,355 200 364 268 520 1,606 3,302 5,304 3,096 3,048 44 224 1,724 1,208 Subtask Total Fee $364,861 $39,440 $106,575 $107,191 $142,254 $366,327 $618,119 $972,059 $596,385 $577,830 $11,833 $52,298 $391,706 $287,176 Base Project (Does not include Optional Subtask 12 - Public Outreach) Base Project + Permitting Support (Includes Optional Subtask 12 - Public Outreach) Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5
Geotechnical
Investigation
BODR / 30% Design Submittal 60% Design Submittal
22,263 $4,634,053
Task 14
2027
Permitting Support
Services
Hours
22,039
Fee
$4,581,756
Task 10 Task 11 Task 12
2026 2026 2026 2026 2026.5
Project Survey
Project Total
Task 13
2028.5
Engineering Services
During Construction
90% Design Submittal 100% Design Submittal Final Design Submittal Bid Phase Assistance Public Outreach and
Communication
(Optional)
2026 2026 2026
Project Admin., Mgmt., &
QA/QC
Environmental
Coordination
Utility Research and
Potholing
2026 2027 2027 2028
Task 6 Task 7 Task 8 Task 9
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J. No Deviations from the RFP

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P r o p o s a l f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n S e r v i c e s f o r H e x a v a l e n t C h r o m i u m T r e a t m e n t P l a n t s a t S e v e n W e l l S i t e s 33 J. NO DEVIATIONS FROM THE RFP
Water Works Engineers, LLC has carefully reviewed the Request for Proposals and confirms that our proposal is fully responsive to the requirements of the RFP. We take no exceptions, qualifications or deviations to the RFP requirements and agree to comply with all terms and conditions within the RFP.

Additionally, Water Works has carefully reviewed the Agreement for Professional Services provided in Attachment 3 of the RFP, particularly the insurance and indemnification provisions. We respectfully request discussion of the Professional Services Agreement Sample.

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Appendix A - Resumes

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ANDREW BORGIC, P.E.
1 REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Cal Water – Dixon Station 004 CR-VI Removal Project – Dixon, CA (Design) Mr. Borgic served as the Engineering Project Manager for the design of a reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) system to remove hexavalent chromium from groundwater at an existing drinking water well site. The project includes design of a 1,800-gpm rated well pump, pump-to-waste piping and valves, chemical treatment and storage, and the RCF treatment system including a backwash tank and reclaim system. Ms. Prater’s responsibilities on the project include hydraulic analysis, treatment design, and preparation of the final technical drawings and specifications.

City of Pomona – Chino Basin VOC Plant Project – Pomona, CA (Design-Build) Mr. Borgic oversaw the mechanical piping, structural improvements, and site civil design for the installation of three (3) dual 12-ft diameter GAC, skid mounted adsorption systems at three separate well sites for the removal of TCE, PCE and 1,1-DCE. Each adsorption system is run in lead-lag operation with a design flowrate of 1,100-gpm.

East Valley Water District – Plant 134 GAC Improvements Project – Highland, CA (Progressive D-B) Mr. Borgic served as the Engineering Project Manager for design and construction of a new GAC system, feed pumps, piping, related appurtenances, and access road at EVWD’s Plant 134 Water Filtration Facility (8-mgd). The purpose of the project was to remove disinfection by-product precursors (TOC) from two surface water sources to ultimately meet the District’s TTHM concentration in the distribution system. The progressive design-build project included the design, permitting, construction, and start-up of six 12-ft diameter GAC vessels, two in-line centrifugal pumps on VFDs, and modifications to the existing building, piping, and controls system.

Golden State Water Company – Belhaven Plant Improvements Project – Los Angeles, CA (D-B) Mr. Borgic served as the Engineering Project Manager for the design and construction of improvements at GSWC’s Belhaven Plant (2,150-gpm). The purpose of the project was to improve treatment at the site to address water quality issues including Fe/Mn, color, odor, nitrification, and low dissolved oxygen. The design-build project included the design, construction, and start-up of two 10-vessel ATEC pyrolusite filter systems, 60,000-gallon backwash recovery tank, DO Feed System, LOX Supply system, SHC and NH3 feed improvements and modifications to the existing piping and controls system.

Golden State Water Company – 129th Street Plant Improvements Project – Gardena, CA (D-B) Mr. Borgic served as the Engineering Project Manager for the design and construction of improvements at GSWC’s 129th Street Plant (1,250-gpm). The purpose of the project was to improve treatment at the site to address water quality issues including Fe/Mn, color, odor, nitrification, and low dissolved oxygen. The design-build project included the design, construction, and start-up of two 6-vessel ATEC pyrolusite filter systems, 36,000-gallon backwash recovery tank, 32,000-gallon contact tank, DO Feed System, LOX Supply system, SHC and NH3 feed improvements and modifications to the existing piping and controls system.

Education
M.S. – Civil/Environmental Eng.

University of CA, Davis (2007)
B.S. - Civil Engineering,
CA State University, Chico (2004)
B.S. – Mechanical Engineering,
CA State University, Chico (2004)
Years of
Experience
19 years with
the firm / 22
years total
Registration
Registered Civil
Engineer
California - C73792
Certified QSP
Memberships
CWEA
AWWA
ANDREW BORGIC, P.E.

Project Manager

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ANDREW BORGIC, P.E.
2 Golden State Water Company – Doty Plant Improvements Project – Hawthorne, CA (D-B) Mr. Borgic served as the Engineering Project Manager for the design and construction of improvements at GSWC’s Belhaven Plant (1,800-gpm). The purpose of the project was to improve treatment at the site to address water quality issues including, color, odor, nitrification, and low dissolved oxygen. The design-build project included the design, construction, and start-up of a 42,000-gallon contact tank, DO Feed System, LOX Supply system, SHC feed improvements and modifications to the existing piping and controls system.

Golden State Water Company – Southern Wells Improvements Project – Gardena, CA (D-B) Mr. Borgic served as the Engineering Project Manager for the design and construction of improvements at GSWC’s Southern Wells Treatment Facility (1,900-gpm). The purpose of the project was to improve treatment at the site to address water quality issues including, color, odor, nitrification, and low dissolved oxygen. The design-build project included the design, construction, and start-up of a 26,000-gallon contact tank, DO Feed System, LOX Supply system, SHC feed improvements and modifications to the existing piping and controls system.

City of Torrance North Well Field Project Phase III Design Build Project – Torrance, CA (D-B) Mr. Borgic served as the Engineering Project Manager to the design-build contractor, Pacific Hydrotech, for the NTWFP, which includes the design of three 3,000-gpm wells (one existing), 2.5-MG prestressed concrete tank, chemical feed systems, 10,000-gallon hydropneumatic tank and a 9,000-gpm booster pump station.

City of Oceanside – Robert A. Weese Water Filtration Plant, Chemical Facilities Upgrades Design-Build Project – Vista, CA (Design-Build)
Mr. Borgic served as the Engineering Project Manager and Project Quality Manager for the replacement and upgrade of 7 chemical feed systems at the 25-mgd surface water treatment facility. The design-build project includes the design, permitting, construction, and start-up of the following chemical feed systems, aluminum sulfate, aqueous ammonia, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, sulfuric acid, anionic polymer, and cationic polymer. Each chemical facility includes the design and construction of the chemical truck delivery system, chemical tanks, secondary containment, feed pumps, associated piping, valves, and controls.

California Water Service – PFAS Compliance – CA (Owner’s Agent) Mr. Borgic serves as the technical project lead in the Owner’s Agent role for Cal Water’s largest company project in history covering the implementation of PFAS treatment (utilizing GAC adsorption) across 46 sites spanning California. Mr. Borgic is the project manager for WWE providing CWS with 46 preliminary designs for the sites within a 5-week period, achieving the project Phase 1 objectives ahead of schedule and under budget.

California Water Service Company Dominguez Treatment Facilities Project – Carson and Long Beach, CA (Study/Design/CM)
Mr. Borgic provided preliminary engineering analysis and design as well as services during construction to bring Well 275-01 and 294-01 back into operation while meeting CWSC’s water quality goals including color, odor, sulfide and methane removal from the groundwater and the reduction of total trihalomethanes in the finished water. Mr. Borgic performed a cost/performance analysis for a range of treatment options that would meet or exceed their project goals. The facility improvements at Well 275-01 (800-gpm) and 294-01 (1,200-gpm) utilize the following process train: basket strainers, air stripping, gas scrubbers, booster pumps, ion exchange and disinfection through chloramination.

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JOE RIESS, P.E.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Water Treatment
East Valley Water District – Plant 134 GAC Improvements Project – Highland, CA (Progressive D-B) Mr. Riess served as the Senior Engineer for design and construction of a new GAC system, feed pumps, piping, related appurtenances, and access road at EVWD’s Plant 134 Water Filtration Facility (8-mgd). The purpose of the project was to remove disinfection by-product precursors (TOC) from two surface water sources to ultimately meet the District’s TTHM concentration in the distribution system. The progressive design-build project included the design, permitting, construction, and start-up of six 12-ft diameter GAC vessels, two in-line centrifugal pumps on VFDs, and modifications to the existing building, piping, and controls system.

City of Torrance North Well Field Project Phase III Design Build Project – Torrance, CA (Design-Build) Mr. Riess is a Design Manager on this design-build project in which the City is expanding its groundwater pumping, storage and treatment capacity to obtain the City’s full groundwater allotment and provide sufficient reserve capacity to participate in conjunctive use and enable additional groundwater extractions during a drought or emergency. The project includes demolition of an existing well, storage tank and chemical system, and construction of two new wells, a 2.5 Mgal prestressed concrete tank (mostly buried), Utility Building with booster pumps, chemical storage and feed systems, office and lab space, electrical room, restroom, and associated site improvements.

City of Oceanside – Robert A. Weese Water Filtration Plant, Chemical Facilities Upgrades Design-Build Project – Vista, CA (Design-Build) Mr. Riess was the Senior Engineer and Design Manager on the replacement and upgrade of 7 chemical feed systems at the City’s 25-mgd surface water treatment facility. The design-build project included the design, permitting, construction, and start-up of the following chemical feed systems: aluminum sulfate, aqueous ammonia, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, sulfuric acid, anionic polymer, and cationic polymer.

Each chemical facility included the design and construction of the chemical truck delivery system, chemical tanks, secondary containment, feed pumps, and the associated piping, valves, and controls.

Golden State Water Company – Belhaven Plant Improvements Project – Los Angeles, CA (D-B) Mr. Riess served as the Senior Engineer for the design and construction of improvements at GSWC’s Belhaven Plant (2,150-gpm).

The purpose of the project was to improve treatment at the site to address water quality issues including Fe/Mn, color, odor, nitrification, and low dissolved oxygen. The design-build project included the design, construction, and start-up of two 10-vessel ATEC pyrolusite filter systems, 60,000-gallon backwash recovery tank, DO Feed System, LOX Supply system, SHC and NH3 feed improvements and modifications to the existing piping and controls system.

Golden State Water Company – 129th Street Plant Improvements Project – Gardena, CA (D-B) Mr. Riess served as the Senior Engineer for the design and construction of improvements at GSWC’s 129th Street Plant (1,250-gpm).

The purpose of the project was to improve treatment at the site to address water quality issues including Fe/Mn, color, odor, nitrification, and low dissolved oxygen. The design-build project included the design, construction, and start-up of two 6-vessel ATEC pyrolusite filter systems, 36,000-gallon backwash recovery tank, 32,000-gallon contact tank, DO Feed System, LOX Supply system, SHC and NH3 feed improvements and modifications to the existing piping and controls system.

Education
M.S. – Civil/Env. Engineering
UC Davis (2001/Honors)
B.S. – Env. Resources Engineering,
Humboldt State Univ. (1998/Honors)
Experience
18 years with
the firm / 28
years total
Registration
Registered Civil Engineer
California - C66413
JOE RIESS, P.E.

Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager

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JOE RIESS, P.E.

Golden State Water Company – Doty Plant Improvements Project – Hawthorne, CA (D-B) Mr. Riess served as the Senior Engineer for the design and construction of improvements at GSWC’s Belhaven Plant (1,800-gpm). The purpose of the project was to improve treatment at the site to address water quality issues including, color, odor, nitrification, and low dissolved oxygen. The design-build project included the design, construction, and start-up of a 42,000-gallon contact tank, DO Feed System, LOX Supply system, SHC feed improvements and modifications to the existing piping and controls system.

Golden State Water Company – Southern Wells Improvements Project – Gardena, CA (D-B) Mr. Riess served as the Senior Engineer for the design and construction of improvements at GSWC’s Southern Wells Treatment Facility (1,900-gpm). The purpose of the project was to improve treatment at the site to address water quality issues including, color, odor, nitrification, and low dissolved oxygen. The design-build project included the design, construction, and start-up of a 26,000-gallon contact tank, DO Feed System, LOX Supply system, SHC feed improvements and modifications to the existing piping and controls system.

Mammoth Community Services District Groundwater Treatment Plant Upgrades – Mammoth Lakes, CA (Design) Mr. Riess prepared the preliminary design report for corrosion control improvements at two existing groundwater treatment plants receiving water from 8 wells. He Evaluated previous bench and pilot-scale studies and made recommendations for physical improvements. Prepared and managed design for upgrade of first plant with new air strippers to raise pH, structural improvements to existing building, piping modifications, new backwash recovery system, bolted steel clearwell replacement, and complete controls upgrade (4.3 mgd).

Sierra Army Depot Iron, Manganese and Uranium Removal Design-Build Project – Herlong, CA (Design, CM) Mr.

Riess prepared designs for two new groundwater treatment plants and 2500 lf raw water pipeline. Both plants included a multi-cell greensand filter, backwash recovery system, 2400 sf metal building, sodium hypochlorite storage and feed systems to replace existing gas chlorine systems, and associated HVAC, electrical and controls.

One of these plants also included an anion exchange system for uranium removal, and sodium bisulfite storage and feed for dechlorination upstream of ion exchange. Rehabilitated two groundwater wells and replaced lineshaft vertical pumps with submersible turbine pumps. Retrofit existing well pump and booster pump control system. He coordinated directly with installing contractor and US Army Corps of Engineers throughout design and construction process (1.2 and 1.6 mgd).

City of Ceres Blaker 32 Well Improvements – Ceres, CA (Design) Mr. Riess prepared the preliminary design report to evaluate backwash recovery, solids handling, chemical feed and various other improvements at existing groundwater treatment plant for manganese and arsenic. Mr. Riess managed the final design of recommended facilities, including new metal building for chemical storage and feed, backwash recovery tank and pumps, chemical feed system and site improvements (2.9 mgd).

City of Ceres Blaker Well 32 Filter Rehabilitation – Ceres, CA (Design) Mr. Riess prepared the design for retrofit of existing manganese dioxide pressure filtration system for manganese arsenic removal, with failed underdrain system. He evaluated different media options, and recommended replacing media with Greensand due to lower cost and backwash rates. Mr. Riess prepared the design to include static mixer for chemical mixing, and new underdrain system including concrete fill, reuse of existing inlet header, and owner-purchased nozzles (2.9 mgd).

Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Arsenic Removal WTP – Fallon, NV (Design) Mr. Riess designed a new coagulation/microfiltration (C/MF) arsenic treatment plant with carbon dioxide pH adjustment, ferric chloride and sodium hypochlorite addition, microfiltration, carbon dioxide stripping, and residuals handling (0.5 mgd).

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Representative Project Experience
Town of Gilbert North Water Treatment Plant Design and Improvements (Project Director/Manager) The Gilbert NWTP is a 60-mgd drinking water plant that treats surface water and groundwater from four different sources. WaterWorks was the Design Engineer that led the team for this project that met an immediate need for improved Disinfection By-Product (DBP) compliance and maximized surface water supplies. The project was challenged by the differing sources of surface water and groundwater with primary sources changing based on the season. Both sources are extreme in their treatability with high turbidity and/or elevated TOC concentrations from one source and low turbidity, poor settleability, and poor filterability found from the other primary source. Water Works has performed water quality evaluations and identified treatability challenges, led the technology selection to replace and repair deficient and failing infrastructure, as well as expanded the treatment capacity from 45 mgd to 60 mgd to facilitate future capacity expansions. As Project Manager, Ben oversaw design and assisted with technology selection.

City of Scottsdale Water Resources Engineering Support Services (Project Manager) The City of Scottsdale (COS) owns and operates a number of surface water, groundwater, wastewater, and advanced reclaimed water treatment facilities. These treatment facilities cover the range of technologies, including Conventional Surface Water Treatment (Coagulation, Sedimentation, Granular Media Filtration), Low Pressure Membrane Filtration (Ultrafiltration/Microfiltration), Cloth Media Filtration, Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Adsorption, Biological Nitrification/De-Nitrification, Chlorination/Chloramination, Ozonation, Reverse Osmosis, Ultraviolet (UV), Vadose Zone Recharge, Air Stripping, Granular Iron Media Adsorption (Arsenic Removal), and Aquifer Storage and Recovery. Through this contract, Water Works, with Ben as Project Manager, provided process monitoring, technical support, training, and engineering analysis for process optimization.

Arizona Water Groundwater Treatment Projects, Arizona Water Company, AZ (Principal, Project Manager, Lead/Senior Project Engineer)
As part of the ongoing On-Call contract with Arizona Water Company, Water Works has provided design, evaluation, and construction services for various water treatment facilities around Arizona for the projects listed below:
• Blue Horizon Arsenic Treatment Facility – Solids Handling Facilities Improvements – Ben assisted Water Works Engineers as project engineer in the design engineering for demolition of the plate settler, installation of a floating decanter system and a sludge filter box as well as the conversion of an existing sludge vault to a filtrate vault with a submersible pump to return the filtrate to the Backwash Holding Tank.
• Southwest Center Arsenic Treatment Facility – Ben served as Senior Project Engineer for AZ Water Company’s Southwest Center well site in Sedona to design a new facility to meet the Company’s goal of reducing arsenic concentration to 7 ppb.

Education
M.S. - Environmental
Engineering,
University of Illinois (2003)
B.S. - Civil Engineering,
Arizona State University (2001-
Cum Laude)
Years of
Experience
19 years with
the firm/ 25
years total
Registration
Registered Civil Engineer:

Arizona - 47622
California - 69826
Memberships
AWWA
Ben Lee, PE
Technical Advisor

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• San Manuel Groundwater System Stability – WaterWorks assessed the capability of the existing arsenic treatment facility to treat the water from the two new wells and to assess changes in the distribution system water quality when the two new wells are brought online A desktop evaluation using Water!Pro™ was conducted to determine if post treatment pH adjustment will be required to stabilize the distribution system after treatment. Ben led the bench scale jar testing and regression modeling to support these recommendations. • Arsenic Removal Facilities at Rimrock Well No. 2 and Montezuma Haven Wells No. 2 and No. 3 – Ben served as project manager to provided design and permitting services as part of a Design/Build team with MGC Contractors for the design and construction of new arsenic removal facilities at the existing Rimrock Well No. 2 site and the existing Montezuma Haven Wells No. 2 and No. 3 site. The Rimrock Well No. 2 facility was designed, permitted, and constructed in 3 months from award of contract to the MCESD Approval of Construction permit being issued. • Pinal Valley Well 34 and Arizona City Tank Site Arsenic Removal Facility – The Pinal Valley Well 34 and Arizona City Tank Site ARF is owned and operated by Arizona Water Company. The ACARF included a coagulation filtration arsenic removal facility, a water storage tank and a booster pump station and was constructed, alongside PV Well 34, to increase capacity to accommodate additional water demands. The ACARF included the addition of a pressure filter vessel, chemical storage and feed facility (FeCl3 and NaOCL), backwash tank, decant, sludge and supernatant pump stations, yard piping and site improvements. The new PV Well 34 consisted of well development coordination, well pump sizing, and well site design. Ben was the Principal-in-Charge through design and construction of the ACARF and the new PV Well 34. • Pinal Valley Well 13 and Cross Creek Ranch
The Pinal Valley Well 13 Water Facility is owned and operated by Arizona Water Company and supplies potable water to the Pinal Valley Water System. The Water Facility includes a 1,600 gpm onsite well, a 1,600 gpm adsorption arsenic removal facility, a 0.86 Mgal tank, and water storage tank, and 2,300 gpm (firm) booster pump station. PV Well 42 (offsite well) supplies groundwater to the Water Facility. Ben has acted as the Principal-in-Charge through expansion of the Water Facility and the addition of the new PV Well 42 site. • Baseline Arsenic Removal Facility Expansion
The Baseline ARF is owned and operated by Arizona Water Company. The Baseline ARF supplies potable water to the Company’s Apache Junction service area. The Baseline ARF includes a coagulation filtration arsenic removal facility, a water storage tank and a booster pump station and was expanded to increase capacity to accommodate additional water demands. The expansion included the addition of a pressure filter vessel, reconfiguration of filter headers to accommodate the addition of a new filter vessel and construction sequence, new chemical storage and feed facility (FeCl3 and NaOCL), temporary relocation of an existing backwash tank, new backwash tank, new decant, sludge and supernatant pump stations, yard piping and site improvements. Ben was the Project Manager and oversaw preliminary design of the ARF, design services, and construction phase services.

City of Prescott PFAS/Technology Selection, Prescott, AZ (Technical Advisor) Water Works evaluated PFAS and Arsenic for 10 wells at two production areas. Blending options for the two production areas were evaluated utilizing water quality and piping costs. Several GAC and IX vendors (Vessel and Media) were contacted for capital and treatment cost estimates to perform 20-year net present worth cost evaluations. Ben acted as Technical Advisor and provided technical input during the PFAS and arsenic evaluation.

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Tim Durbin, PE
Mr. Durbin is a civil/environmental engineer with 23 years of experience in the field of water and wastewater treatment and pumping systems. He started his career doing advanced research in wastewater chemistry, with a focus on strategies to minimize the formation of disinfection by-products. He has since applied his knowledge of chemistry and treatment processes to the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Mr. Durbin has worked on projects in California and other Western states related to treatment facility design, pumping of water and wastewater, chlorination, energy recovery, and chemical storage and feed system design. He currently serves as Quality Assurance Manager, where he oversees QA/QC procedures and technical reviews for projects across the firm.

As the Quality Assurance Manager, Mr. Durbin has firm-wide responsibilities for overseeing all QA and QC activities. His responsibilities include:
• Refining the existing QA program and QC procedures
• Creating new procedures and guidelines to help ensure the quality of our work products • Overseeing QC reviews for all project deliverables. Mr. Durbin performs some QC review activities himself and delegates some activities to other engineers • Revising master guide specifications and standardized calculation spreadsheets as necessary • Helping resolve conflicts or differences of opinion that arise • Providing general assistance regarding engineering design to employees throughout the firm Prior to becoming Quality Assurance Manager, he worked as project manager and engineer on a wide range of water and wastewater projects, with a focus on process and mechanical design. Mr. Durbin has worked on the following projects either in his quality control capacity or as project manager or project engineer.

Representative Project Experience
California Water Service DOM Well 30 Treatment – Compton, CA Town of Gilbert North Water Treatment Plant – Gilbert, CA Golden State Water Company 129th Street, Bellhaven, Southern & Doty Improvements – Gardena, Los Angeles, and Hawthorne, CA
Casitas Municipal Water District Ojai Water Pipeline Replacement – Ojai CA Contra Costa Water District Chemical Storage Improvements Phase 2 – Oakley, CA County of San Mateo CSA No. 7 Treatment Plant Improvements Project – Redwood City, CA East Valley Water District Plant 134 GAC Improvements Project – Highland, CA City of Goodyear Brine Management Project – Goodyear, AZ Amy’s Kitchen, Process Water Treatment Facility – Pocatello, ID City of Scottsdale Thomas Groundwater Treatment Facility Detailed Design – Scottsdale, AZ City of Millbrae Water System Improvement Project – Millbrae, CA Casitas Municipal Water District Casitas Dam Drainage Improvements – Ventura, CA Casitas Municipal Water District, Ojai Water Pipeline Replacement – Ojai CA Education
M.S. – Civil/Environmental
Engineering, University of California,
Berkley (2002)
B.S. – Chemical Engineering,
Pennsylvania State University (2000)
Years of Experience
20 years with the
firm / 23 years total
Registration
Registered Civil Engineer:

California – C75456
Tim Durbin, PE
Quality Assurance Manager

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City of Davis, Phase 1 Recycled Water Facilities – Davis, CA California Water Service DOM 272 Well Improvements – Compton, CA Phillipsville Community Services District Water Quality, Storage, and Distribution Improvements Project – Phillipsville, CA
City of San Bruno Sneath and Lake Pump Station Rehabilitation Project – San Bruno, CA Arizona Water Company East Sedona Water Storage and Booster Pump Station Design – Sedona, AZ Valley of the Moon Water District Saddle Rd. Tank – Glen Ellen, CA City of Prescott Water Production Facility and Intermediate Pump Station Facility – Prescott, AZ City of Roseville West Side Tank and Pump Station Design and CM – Roseville, CA San Jose Water Belgatos Reservoirs Replacement – Los Gatos, CA California Water Service, Palos Verdes Stations 22, 23, and 30 Surge Tank Project – Palos Verdes, CA Oakland Zoo, California Trail Exhibit Pump Stations – Oakland, CA Paradise Irrigation District Engineering Services – Paradise, CA City of Scottsdale Engineering Support Services – Scottsdale, AZ Redway Community Services District WWTP Biosolids Master Plan – Redway, CA Paradise Irrigation District Disaster Recovery Management Services – Paradise, CA City of Carmichael La Vista Tank Replacement – Carmichael, CA City of Roseville West Side Tank and Pump Station Design and CM – Roseville, CA City of Roseville West Side Tank and Pump Station Design and CM – Roseville, CA City of Redding Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Scrubber Replacement – Redding, CA City of Provo WATRR Center Phase 1 2020 Improvement Project – Provo, UT Hawaii Water Services Co., Pukalani WWTP – Maui, Hawaii Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Ammonium Sulfate Storage and Feed Facility – Albuquerque, NM
Oro Loma Sanitary District, Aeration Modifications Project – San Lorenzo, CA Salt Lake City 1800 North Sewer Realignment – Salt Lake City, UT City of Morro Bay WRF Lift Station and Offsite Pipelines – Morro Bay, CA Ross Valley Sanitation District Pump Stations 12 &13 Rehabilitation Project – Greenbrae, CA City of Redding, North Market Lift Station – Redding, CA Alameda Bay Farm Island Sewer Lift Station Upgrade – Alameda, CA City of Flagstaff On-Call – Flagstaff, AZ
City of Redding Stillwater Facility Plan Update – Redding, CA S.T. Rhoades Construction Incorporated, Monterey Presidio Surge Relief Project – Redding, CA City of Goodyear Rainbow Valley Reclamation Facility Centrifuge Upgrades – Goodyear, AZ

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Representative Project Experience
Indio Water Authority - Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Concept Development and Conceptual Design – Indio, CA (Project Engineer)
Mr. Durbin provided preliminary design services in collaboration with Corona Environmental Consulting for the treatment of hexavalent chromium utilizing ferrous iron reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) and/or strong-base anion exchange at two well treatment plants and two individual well sites. Mr. Durbin developed filtration and chemical feed system sizing, assisted with site layouts, conceptual level cost estimates, and evaluated backwash waste alternatives based on hard and soft cost analysis. Mr. Durbin drafted a procurement specification for the pre-purchase of the treatment system so the design and construction could be performed.

Engineering Services for Design and Construction of Municipal Water Supply Wells Arsenic Reduction Facilities, Lathrop, CA (Project Engineer)
Mr. Durbin, as project engineer, designed arsenic treatment processes for six of the City’s drinking water wells. As part of this project, we prepared an Engineering Report as a requirement of the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SDWSRF) application. Our team recommended coagulation filtration at a centralized facility to treat five of the impacted wells for a total flow of 6,250 gpm (9 MGD). Conducted detailed analyses of design alternatives to determine the most optimal facility configuration including pH adjustment with CO2 carbonic acid feed and aeration for CO2 stripping, finished water equalization and booster pumping, and residuals handling equipment including a filter press to facilitate virtually 100% recycle of water through the treatment system. The arsenic treatment equipment was procured through a supplier pre-selection contract that was ultimately prepurchased and provided to the general contractor for installation.

Engineering Services for Design of the Arsenic Mitigation Project Water Treatment Facility, Keyes Community Services Water District, CA (Project Engineer)
Mr. Durbin, as project engineer, designed arsenic treatment processes for Districts drinking water wells. As part of this project, we prepared an Engineering Report as a requirement of the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SDWSRF) application. Our team recommended coagulation filtration at a centralized facility to treat the four impacted wells. Conducted detailed analyses of design alternatives to determine the most optimal facility configuration including piping, finished water equalization and booster pumping, and residuals handling equipment including a filter press to facilitate virtually 100% recycle of water through the treatment system. The arsenic treatment equipment was procured through a supplier pre-selection contract that was ultimately prepurchased and provided to the general contractor for installation.

Arizona American Water, Paradise Valley Arsenic Removal Facility (Project Engineer) Arizona American Water (Currently EPCOR) owns and operates the water system serving portions of the Town of Paradise Valley and the City of Scottsdale. Water is supplied from a total of seven wells located throughout the service area. Due to the wells’ naturally occurring arsenic levels, treatment is required to ensure that arsenic concentrations in the finished water will be consistently below the pending MCL.

The Paradise Valley Arsenic Removal Facility (PVARF) has been designed and constructed under the design-build process by the design-build team with DL Norton. This facility consolidates water from multiple well sources and Education
B.S. - Civil Engineering,
Arizona State University (2000)
Years of
Experience
12 years with
the firm/ 26
years total
Registration
Registered Civil
Engineer:

Arizona - 43538
Memberships
AWWA
AZ Water
Herb Durbin, PE
Project Engineer

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treats the water using a coagulation-filtration process in a split stream mode of operation to produce a blended water quality containing not more than 8 µg/L of arsenic with full solids handling.

City of Tempe As-Needed Engineering Services – Water Treatment Projects (Deputy Project Manager/Project Engineer)
Mr. Durbin acted as Deputy Project Manager/Project Engineer for all projects performed under the City of Tempe’s As-Needed Engineering Services contract. These projects included chlorination improvements at the South Plant, upgrades to the Johnny G. Martinez Water Treatment Plant (JGM WTP) Disinfection Byproducts processes reservoir upgrades including liners, baffle walls, beam repairs, new aluminum roofs and aeration to lower the DBPs leaving the reservoirs.

Water Quality Upgrades Disinfection By-Products Control Project (Deputy Project Manager) The project consisted of several upgrades to the 50 MGD Johnny G. Martinez Water Treatment Facility.

The upgrades included a new Carbon Dioxide Feed System with Carrier Water Pumps for pH reduction, a new Caustic Feed System for pH readjustment, an upgraded Powder Activated Carbon Feed System for DBP reduction, North Reservoir Modifications and miscellaneous plant upgrades. The North Reservoir Modifications included new baffle walls, a new liner, 60-inch diameter pipe connections, and installation of Six Surface Aerators to remove DBPs. As Deputy Project Manager, Mr. Durbin provided design and project coordination services.

City of Phoenix On-Call Engineering/Consulting Services (Various Contracts) Remote Facilities Job Order Contracting, Design, Construction Administration and Inspection Services and AsNeeded Assistance (Project Engineer) The City of Phoenix owns and operates a large number of wells, booster stations and reservoirs throughout the City. The City uses the JOC delivery method to perform preventive maintenance and upgrades for these systems.

Starting in early 2007, WaterWorks has been involved with various JOC projects, many of which were involved in the Remote Facilities Program. In general, WaterWorks’ scope of work included hydraulic analyses, system upgrades, the development of construction documents, performing cost estimating, coordinating with the JOC contractor and City team, and obtaining all necessary permits including Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) and City Annual Facilities Permit (AFP) Program. Coordination with the City included attending the JOC meetings, presenting design concepts and construction documents in a workshop setting and interfacing with/managing the subconsultants. Through this program, WaterWorks has provided service at over 30 of the City’s Remote Facilities. Mr. Durbin acted as the Project Engineer providing design services at various booster station locations.

City of Scottsdale, As-Needed Engineering Support Services (Project Engineer) Mr. Durbin acted as Project Engineer to provide engineering services associated with evaluation, design and construction administration in support of the As-Needed Engineering Support Services program for the City of Scottsdale. The City of Scottsdale (COS) owns and operates a number of surface water, groundwater, and advanced reclaimed water treatment facilities. Water Works was retained under the Job Order Contract program to provide engineering evaluation, design and construction administration for various projects including the following:
• Chaparral WTP Chlorine System – WaterWorks evaluated three onsite chlorine generation systems and assisted the City in selecting the preferred unit. WaterWorks developed the construction documents, acquired MCESD permits and supervised the construction phase. • Central Arizona Project WTP Residual Chlorine Control – WaterWorks developed a control strategy and designed the instrumentation needed to provide the required CT value. • North Groundwater Treatment Facility – WaterWorks was retained to design a 4 MGD Granular Activated Carbon Facility that uses chlorine for disinfection. WaterWorks performed the design of the GAC and chlorination systems within 6 months. The chlorination system used liquid hypochlorite and include storage pumping and dose control.

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Rachel MacLean, PE
Representative Project Experience
California Water Service - Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Treatment Evaluation – Visalia & Bakersfield, CA (Design)
Ms. MacLean provided preliminary design services in collaboration with Corona Environmental Consulting for the PFAS treatment of three groundwater wells. The project included the evaluation of treatment alternatives for the removal of PFAS in three wells ranging in flow from 600-1,350-gpm. Ms. MacLean evaluated treatment alternatives based on hard and soft cost analysis for non-regenerable strong base anion exchange and granular activated carbon. She developed site layouts for each treatment alternative at each site and developed conceptual level capital and operations & maintenance cost estimates.

Indio Water Authority - Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Concept Development and Conceptual Design – Indio, CA (Design)
Ms. MacLean provided preliminary design services in collaboration with Corona Environmental Consulting for the treatment of hexavalent chromium utilizing ferrous iron reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) and/or strong-base anion exchange at two well treatment plants and two individual well sites. Ms.

MacLean developed site layouts, conceptual level cost estimates, and evaluated backwash waste alternatives based on hard and soft cost analysis.

California Water Service - Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Program Engineering Assistance:

RFP Development and Bidding Assistance – CA (Owner’s Agent) Water Works Engineers was contracted to provided engineering assistance as Owner’s Agent in support of Cal Water’s PFAS program. The program includes the design-build of 48 PFAS treatment systems in four districts throughout California. Ms. MacLean developed conceptual design site layouts for 12 sites for inclusion in the request for proposal packages. Site layouts took into consideration specific site challenges, such as existing treatment and water quality concerns other than PFAS, existing water storage tanks, limited site footprint, fluidized bed wastewater disposal options, constructability, and site access. Ms.

MacLean continues to support for later phases of the project including technical review of owner furnished equipment submittals from treatment system suppliers, technical review of materials submittals from design-build entities, and as-needed support for request for information submittals from the design-build entities.

Mission Springs Water District: Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Engineering Support –Desert Hot Springs, California (Design)
Ms. MacLean provided preliminary design services in collaboration with Corona Environmental Consulting for the treatment of hexavalent chromium utilizing ferrous iron reduction coagulation filtration (RCF). Ms.

MacLean developed site layouts for RCF treatment for eight of MSWD’s wells, including centralized treatment alternatives. In addition to site layout development, Ms. MacLean assisted with the Education
M.S. – Chemical Engineer,
University of Idaho (2017)
B.S. - Chemical Engineering,
University of Idaho (2015)
B.S. – Chemistry,
University of Idaho (2015)
Years of
Experience
4 years with
the firm/ 7
years total
Registration
Registered Civil
California - 95839
Memberships
AWWA
Rachel MacLean, PE
Project Engineer

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development of cost estimates, existing well pump and motor evaluation, and backwash waste alternatives analysis including options for recycling and sewer discharge.

Coachella Water Authority: Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Preliminary Design – Coachella, California (Design)
Water Works Engineers provided preliminary design services in collaboration with Corona Environmental Consulting for ferrous iron reduction coagulation filtration treatment system for the removal of hexavalent chromium at six existing groundwater wells and one future groundwater well. Ms. MacLean supported the development of the preliminary design report, including site layouts at the seven groundwater wells identified for treatment. In addition to site layouts, the preliminary design report included cost estimates, existing well pump and motor evaluation, and backwash waste alternatives analysis including options for recycling and sewer discharge. Ms. MacLean coordinated with CWA’s sewer hydraulic modeler, Akel Engineering Group, to support the sewer discharge alternatives and recommendation.

Suburban Water Systems – Sativa Plant 804 PFAS Treatment – Willowbrook, California (Design) Water Works Engineers was contracted by Suburban Water Systems in association with Corona Environmental Consulting (Corona) to evaluate the existing groundwater quality, develop PFAS treatment alternatives, and provide a conceptual design of the preferred treatment alternative at the Sativa Well No. 3. Ms. MacLean supported the development of the conceptual design report, which included the evaluation of non-regenerable strong base ion exchange and granular activated carbon treatment systems. Ms. MacLean took the design parameters developed by Corona for each treatment technology and developed conceptual site layouts, cost estimates including net present worth analysis, and relative advantages and disadvantages to ultimately recommend GAC treatment at the Sativa Well No. 3. The conceptual design report also included anticipated permitting requirements and a summary of wastewater discharge considerations associated with both treatment technologies and spent media disposal. Conceptual design was developed for the implementation of GAC treatment at the well site.

New Mexico Water Service (NMWS) – PFAS Program: Elephant Butte Unit 5 and Unit 27 PFAS Treatment Preliminary Design – Elephant Butte, New Mexico (Design) New Mexico Water Service contracted Water Works Engineers to provide preliminary design services for PFAS treatment at two groundwater well sites using granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment. Ms.

MacLean assisted with the development of the basis of design reports (BODRs) for both Unit 5 and Unit

27. The BODRs included preliminary equipment sizing, development of process flow diagrams, development of site layouts with special consideration to other potential future treatment needs, cost estimate development including net present worth analysis, and anticipated permitting. Typical operational parameters were considered, including GAC fluidize supply water and fluidize water discharge locations, as well as GAC media fill and replacement.

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ALLISON PRATER, P.E.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Golden State Water Company – Willowbrook Well 4 Equipping – Compton, CA (Design) Ms. Prater completed final design for the equipping of a new drinking water well and treatment system at an existing facility. The project included a 1,800-gpm rated well pump, pump-to-waste piping and valves, chemical treatment and storage, and site improvements including a concrete masonry building.

Cal Water – Dixon Station 004 CR-VI Removal Project – Dixon, CA (Design) This project includes the design of a reduction coagulation filtration (RCF) system to remove hexavalent chromium from groundwater at an existing drinking water well site. The project includes design of a 1,800-gpm rated well pump, pump-to-waste piping and valves, chemical treatment and storage, and the RCF treatment system including a backwash tank and reclaim system. Ms. Prater’s responsibilities on the project include hydraulic analysis, treatment design, and preparation of the final technical drawings and specifications.

City of Folsom – Oak Avenue Lift Station – Folsom, CA (Design) Ms. Prater completed steady-state hydraulic and surge transient analysis for the existing Oak Avenue Lift Station and force mains utilizing AFT Impulse. AFT Impulse is a dynamic simulation and analysis software used to calculate pressure surge transients in liquid piping systems caused by waterhammer. The AFT Impulse model was calibrated using recorded pressure, flow, and pump speed data for both steady-state operation and pump shutdowns. The analysis results were used to identify areas in the forcemain experiencing negative pressures and determine which of the existing air valves should be replace with anti-surge air valves.

City of Prescott – Lyon Sundog C3 Lift Station – Prescott, AZ (Design) Ms. Prater completed surge transient analysis and recommended surge mitigation practices for the Lyon Sundog C3 Lift Station and forcemain utilizing AFT Impulse. The project consists of a 10.5-MGD lift station and almost four miles of HDPE piping. Recommended surge mitigation system included anti-surge air valves at select locations in the forcemain.

Village of Ruidoso – Two Rivers Water Intake – Ruidoso, New Mexico (Design) Ms. Prater completed surge transient analysis and recommended surge mitigation practices for the Two Rivers Intake and Transmission system. The project consists of connecting to an existing 350-gpm pump station and reservoir with a new intake, 500-gpm pump station and pipeline. Recommended surge mitigation system included bladder surge tanks at both pump stations and anti-surge air valves on the new pipeline.

Palo Verde Generating Station – Redhawk Return Line – Ruidoso, New Mexico (Design) Ms. Prater completed surge transient analysis and recommended surge mitigation practices for the Redhawk Return Line. Recommended surge mitigation system included anti-surge air valves.

Casitas Municipal Water District – Ventura County/Santa Barbara County Water Intertie – Santa Barbara, CA (Design)
Ms. Prater is a project engineer for the VTA/SB County Intertie Project. The purpose of the project is to construct a bidirectional pipeline between the Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Major components of the project include design of new pump stations, pipeline, pressure reducing stations, surge control, and modifications to Education
M.S. – Civil/Environmental Eng.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA (2018)
B.S. – Civil Engineering
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA (2017)
Experience
8 years with
the firm / 8
years total
Registration
Registered Civil
California – 91697
Washington – 26017395
Colorado – 0063109
ALLISON PRATER, P.E.

Project Engineer

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existing water storage tanks and pipeline. Ms. Prater’s responsibilities for the project include design of the pump stations, chemical treatment system, and surge tanks.

City of Brentwood – Biosolids Dryer Project – Brentwood, CA (Design) Ms. Prater is a project engineer for the Brentwood Biosolids Dryer Project. The purpose of the project is to dewater waste active sludge utilizing centrifuges, biodryers, and pyrolysis units. The end-product of the pyrolysis process is biochar, at over 95-percent solids. Biochar is a marketable charcoal that is produced by pyrolysis of biomass in the absence of oxygen; it is typically used as a soil amendment. Her contributions to the project include preliminary design and solids loading calculations.

Cal Water – Dominguez 215/216 Improvements Project – Carson, CA (Design/Construction) Ms. Prater was the responsible engineer Dominguez 215/216 Project and is now providing engineering services during construction. The purpose of the project is to centralize treatment of two existing drinking water wells and improve water quality in the system. The project includes the following improvements: piping and control valves to centralize treatment, baffled chlorine contact pressure vessels, liquid oxygen storage and feed system, and chemical feed system improvements. The new treatment facilities will be rated for 2,700 gpm. The project will also include flow control and pressure sustaining valves, to allow for the finished water to be split between two distributions systems.

Cal Water – Dominguez 301 Improvements Project – Long Beach, CA (Preliminary Design) Ms. Prater completed the preliminary design report for the Dominguez 301 Project. The Dominguez 301 project is a new drinking water well site. The project includes the following components: new well pump, baffled chlorine contact pressure vessel, chemical feed system, and mechanical and electrical buildings. The new treatment facility will be rated for 2,500 gpm.

Cal Water – Dominguez 219 Improvements Project – Carson, CA (Design) Ms. Prater completed the preliminary design report for the Dominguez 219 Project. Dominguez 219 is an existing well site. The project includes the following components: new well pump, granular activated carbon filtration, breakpoint chlorination, greensand filtration, building improvements. The new treatment facility will have a capacity of 1,000 gpm and will address various water quality concerns including trichloroethylene, ammonia, color, odor, iron and manganese.

Cal Water – Dominguez 272 Well Improvements Project – Compton, CA (Design) Ms. Prater is providing design services for the Dominguez 272 Project. The purpose of the Project is to address water quality concerns in the system including: color and odor; methane; hydrogen sulfide; and low dissolved oxygen in the system water. The Project included the design of the following improvements at the existing wellsite: well pump, air stripper system for methane and hydrogen sulfide removal, booster pumps, chlorine contact tank, and chemical feed system. Ms. Prater’s responsibilities on this project have included mechanical drawing development, technical specification development, chemical feed calculations, hydraulic calculations, and permit coordination.

Golden State Water Company – Southwest Well Improvements Project – Torrance, CA (Design-Build) The Southwest Well Improvements Project includes the design and construction of treatment facilities to address water quality concerns at four different wellsites (7 wells total): 129th St, Belhaven, Southern, and Doty. The new treatment facilities include: chlorine contact tanks, pyrolusite media filtration systems, filter backwash tanks, dissolved oxygen augmentation, and chemical feed improvements. Ms. Prater has contributed to the hydraulic modeling, chemical feed design, and process design and also provided engineering services during construction for this project.

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Leo Bracamonte

Representative Project Experience
City of Coachella Chromium-6 Treatment Conceptual Design – Coachella, CA Contracted by Corona Environmental Consulting, Water Works Engineers provided engineering support for the preliminary design for the removal of hexavalent chromium for Coachella Water Authority (CWA) through ferrous iron reduction coagulation filtration (RCF). Ms. Bracamonte contributed to the design and planning of an alternative chromium-6 groundwater treatment system for the City of Coachella. She supported the preparation of conceptual layouts and capital cost summaries and aided during internal reviews. Her work contributed to the evaluation of treatment technologies aimed at regulatory compliance and long-term sustainability.

Mission Springs Water District Cr(VI) Conceptual Design – Desert Hot Springs, CA Water Works Engineers was contracted by Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) to provide preliminary design services for the installation of temporary hexavalent chromium treatment systems. Ms.

Bracamonte supported conceptual design development for chromium-6 removal at eight well sites using Reduction Coagulation/Filtration (RCF) treatment. The study involved comparison of centralized and decentralized treatment options, including capital/O&M cost evaluations and wastewater impacts. Ms.

Bracamonte contributed to layouts, cost opinion summaries, and permitting research for authorities having jurisdiction.

California Water Service Company PFAS Engineering Assistance Phase 2 – California (Statewide) Water Works Engineers is providing engineering assistance as Owner’s Agent in support of Cal Water’s PFAS treatment program across multiple districts involving design-build installations across 47. Ms.

Bracamonte contributed to program-level engineering support by reviewing design and material submittals, participating in internal and external coordination meetings, and supporting QA/QC of design packages. Her responsibilities included layout reviews, design reports reviews, and vendor submittal review to ensure consistency with design criteria and specifications.

California Water Service Company ELA Station 64 Treatment Facility (PFAS/Planning) – Montebello, CA Water Works Engineers provided conceptual design and initial permitting assistance for a new groundwater treatment facility at East Los Angeles Station 64. The project included development of a new 3,000-gpm well, future well capacity planning, iron and manganese removal using greensand filtration, PFAS treatment using GAC, chemical feed systems, and supporting site infrastructure including a treatment building, surge tank, stormwater LID features, and electrical improvements. Ms. Bracamonte led development of site layout alternatives, process flow diagrams, and treatment system configurations for multiple design scenarios. Her responsibilities included preparing planning-level cost estimates, supporting development of the conceptual design report, and evaluating constructability and site constraints.

California Water Service Company PFAS Phase 2 – Justification Support – California (Statewide) Ms. Bracamonte provided engineering assistance for Cal Water’s PFAS Phase 2 Justification Support effort, aimed at developing planning-level design and cost justifications for proposed PFAS treatment facilities Education
B.S. - Civil Engineering,
University of California,
Irvine (2024)
Years of
Experience
2 years with the
firm/ 2 years total
Registration
Registered
Engineer-in-Training
Memberships
ASCE
Bracamonte Leo, EIT
Staff Engineer

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across multiple districts. She supported the preparation of project-specific planning memos, evaluated vessel configurations and chemical feed assumptions, and assisted in compiling site-specific summaries for over 40 locations. Her work helped ensure technical alignment and supported regulatory and funding documentation across Cal Water regions.

Suburban Water Systems – Sativa Plant 804 PFAS Treatment – Willowbrook, California Water Works Engineers was contracted by Suburban Water Systems in association with Corona Environmental Consulting (Corona) to evaluate the existing groundwater quality, develop PFAS treatment alternatives, and provide a conceptual design of the preferred treatment alternative at the Sativa Well No. 3. Ms. Bracamonte supported early project planning and coordination efforts, including participation in project kickoff activities and assisting with development of report outlines and technical documentation. Her role included supporting team coordination, organizing project materials, and contributing to the initial stages of conceptual design development and project setup.

Washington Water Service PFAS Program Engineering Assistance Phase 1 – Washington (Statewide) Water Works Engineers was contracted to provide engineering assistance as Owner’s Agent for Washington Water Service’s PFAs Program in Western Washington. This project involves the design-build of 18 existing groundwater systems for PFAS treatment. Ms. Bracamonte’s role included conceptual layout development, review of site constraints, equipment sizing coordination, and preparation of 15% design exhibits to support RFP development. She also participated in coordination meetings with engineering, operations, and environmental teams to finalize preliminary design.

California Water Service Company DOM 301 Preliminary Design – Long Beach, CA Ms. Bracamonte provided design support for the DOM 301 Treatment Facility rated for 2,500-gpm. The project included ammonia and hypochlorite chemical systems, a CMU building, yard piping, and electrical upgrades. Her role included working on facility layout markups, equipment selection support, and documentation for stakeholder meetings and QA/QC reviews. She also contributed to the development of the preliminary design report.

California Water Service Company Bakersfield SWTP Cyanotoxins Evaluation – Bakersfield, CA Ms. Bracamonte supported the conceptual design and treatment alternatives evaluation for the removal and mitigation of cyanotoxins at the Northeast and Northwest Surface Water Treatment Plants in Bakersfield. Her contributions included assisting in site condition assessments, compiling general equipment evaluations, and supporting the development of layout figures and cost comparison tables for treatment options including PAC, GAC, and ozonation. She also participated in the preparation of the Conceptual Design Report, which included 20-year cost analyses and a recommendation for the preferred treatment solution.

California Water Service Palos Verdes (PV) Narcissa Pipeline Replacement Project – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Ms. Bracamonte provided design and engineering services during construction support for the PV Narcissa Pipeline Replacement Project, which also involves replacing pipeline within the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. She worked on PRV (Pressure Reducing Valve) enclosure drawings, collaborating with the project team to ensure detailed design accuracy and coordinating layout updates to support pipeline replacement design under challenging geotechnical conditions during construction.

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Indigo Banjo, EIT
Representative Project Experience
Mission Springs Water District: Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Engineering Support –Desert Hot Springs, California (Design)
Contracted by Corona Environmental Consulting, Water Works Engineers is providing engineering support for the preliminary design for the removal of hexavalent chromium for Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) through ferrous iron reduction coagulation filtration (RCF). Ms. Banjo supported the design effort by developing preliminary site layouts for eight wells within the district, including centralized treatment alternatives and various residual management options. She also assisted with project cost estimating, applying FEMA floodplain regulations to the design, and developing a backwash waste alternatives analysis. This analysis included evaluating the fate of chromium if backwash waste was discharged to local wastewater treatment plants.

Mission Springs Water District: Well 24 Hexavalent Chromium Removal Project – Preliminary Engineering Support – Desert Hot Springs, California (Design) Water Works Engineers was contracted by Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) to provide preliminary design services for the installation of temporary hexavalent chromium treatment system equipment through Strong Base Ion Exchange Roll-up Regeneration (IX-RUR). Ms. Banjo is assisting in design efforts by developing a basis of design report, including preliminary site layouts with centralized treatment options for 2 nearby wells.

Coachella Water Authority: Hexavalent Chromium Treatment Preliminary Design – Coachella, California (Design)
Contracted by Corona Environmental Consulting, Water Works Engineers provided engineering support for the preliminary design for the removal of hexavalent chromium for Coachella Water Authority (CWA) through ferrous iron reduction coagulation filtration (RCF). Ms. Banjo assisted with the design by supporting the development of preliminary site layouts for seven wells within the district, including different residual management options and hydraulic loading rates. She further assisted in the development of cost estimates, sewer analysis, and existing well pump and motor evaluations.

New Mexico Water Service (NMWS) – PFAS Program: Elephant Butte Unit 5 and Unit 27 PFAS Treatment Preliminary Design – Elephant Butte, New Mexico (Design) Water Works Engineers was contracted by New Mexico Water Service (NMWS) to provide preliminary design services for PFAS treatment for two groundwater well sites through granulated activated carbon (GAC) treatment. Ms. Banjo supported the project by assisting with the development of site layouts, cost estimates, and process flow diagrams.

California Water Service – Dominguez 215/216 Improvements Project – Carson, CA (Construction) Water Works Engineers was contracted by California Water Service to provide centralized treatment of two existing drinking water wells and to improve the overall water quality of the system. This involved the design of centralized baffled chlorine contact pressure vessels and a liquid oxygen storage and feed Education
B.S. - Environmental Engineering,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo (2025)
Years of
Experience
1 year with
the firm/ 1
year total
Registration
Registered Engineer in
Training - 183909
Memberships
AWWA
Indigo Banjo, EIT
Staff Engineer