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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 CIP 301-700 FUEL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS (2021-2022) 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, the District’s unleaded and diesel fuel systems are at the end of their useful lives and should be replaced due to safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental concerns; and
WHEREAS, the fuel systems are essential equipment and relied upon to provide necessary services to the community; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2023, the Board of Directors adopted EMID Resolution No. 3701 authorizing the staff to advertise a Request for Proposals for Engineering Design Services for replacement of fuel systems in CIP 301-700; and WHEREAS, on May 1, 2024, the Board of Directors adopted EMID Resolution No. 3718 awarding professional engineering services for CIP 301-700 to TAIT Environmental Services, Inc for design and permitting; and
WHEREAS, Plans and Specifications for Fuel Systems Improvements Project (CIP 301-700) are complete 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 $4,000,000 was approved for CIP 301- 700 project budget; and
WHEREAS, based on the Engineer’s Estimate, additional funding may be required to fully fund the construction.
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 Fuel Systems Improvements Project (CIP 301-700). 2 6
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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 21 st day of October 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PATRICK SULLIVAN, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY