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RESOLUTION NO.____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE LIFT STATION 59 EFFLUENT LINE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 455-695) AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINE 15301(B) – EXISTING FACILITIES
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Pump Station 59 is a critical EMID facility in need of enhanced operational flexibility, flow measurement accuracy and reliability, and a bypass system allowing for uninterrupted flow of wastewater during repairs and maintenance activities; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2021, the Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 3557 awarding a consultant agreement for professional engineering services to BKF Engineers for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (Project) (CIP 455- 695); and
WHEREAS, the project was publicly bid in summer of 2023, receiving one bid, approximately 190% the value of the engineer’s estimate; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Directors rejected the sole bid in June 2023, directing staff to further investigate cost savings, then rebid the project; and WHEREAS, Plans and Specifications for Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455-695) have been modified and ready for bid; and WHEREAS, this Project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities; and
WHEREAS, total funding in the amount of $1,800,000 was approved for CIP 455- 695 project budget; and
WHEREAS, based on the Engineer’s Estimate, adequate funding may not be available to fully fund the construction; however, there is approximately $3M in excess reserve in the Wastewater Enterprise Fund that can be used to make up any funding gap that may exist after the project bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby approve the plans and specifications and authorize the call for bids for the Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455-695).
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the regular meeting held on the 15th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PATRICK SULLIVAN, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY