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RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO WEST STAR ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,147,259 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FUEL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 301- 700); THE EXECUTION OF A TASK ORDER WITH CONSOR PMCM, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $303,270 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES; APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF $286,000 FROM FUND 405 TO FUND 301; APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF $286,000 FROM FUND 455 TO FUND 301; APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF $222,000 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 301-0910- 700-4251; AND FINDING THE APPROVAL EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES §15061(B)(3) AND 15301(C)—EXISTING FACILITIES
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Estero Municipal Improvement 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, on October 21, 2024 the Board Directors adopted EMID Resolution No. 3779 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the call for bids for the subject project; 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, an additional funding in the amount $222,000 is required; and 2 8
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WHEREAS, project contributions from various funding sources need to be balanced; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby authorize:
1. The President to execute an agreement with West Star Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $3,147,259.00 for the construction of the Fuel Systems Improvements Project (CIP 301-700); and
2. The establishment of a construction contingency in the amount of $315,000 with authorization given to the District Manager to execute contract change orders up to the contingency amount; and
3. The President to execute a task order with Consor PMCM, Inc. in the amount of $303,270 for Construction Management & Inspection services for the Fuel Systems Improvements Project (CIP 301-700); and
4. The establishment of a contingency in the amount of $30,000 for the task order with Consor PMCM, Inc. with authorization given to the District Manager or his designee to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount; and
5. The transfer of $286,000 from Fund 405, Water Enterprise CIP Fund, to the City CIP Fund 301; and
6. The transfer of $286,000 from Fund 455, Waste Water Enterprise CIP Fund, to the City CIP Fund 301; and
7. The appropriation of $222,000 from Fund 301 to the Fuel Systems Improvement Project Account 301-0910-700-4251.
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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 16th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
STACY JIMENEZ, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY