DATE:
April 7, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
Chair and Board Members, Hesperia Water District
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Cassandra Sanchez, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Tina Souza, Senior Project Manager
Justin Richard, Assistant Project Manager
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant - Tank Coatings – Plant 23, Plant 21, and Plant 22 Projects
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Accept the completed Tank Coatings – Plant 23-R23/1 (C.O. No. 8094), Plant 21-R21/1 (C.O. No. 8095), and Plant 22-R22/2 (C.O. No. 8090) Projects; and Authorize staff to record a “Notice of Completion;” and Release all withheld retention amounts after a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of recordation.
BACKGROUND
Three projects for the coatings of Plant 23 Construction Order (C.O.) No. 8094, Plant 21 (C.O. No. 8095), and Plant 22 (C.O. No. 8090) (the “Projects”) were identified in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant and the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The coatings provide a protective barrier to prevent corrosion and deterioration of the tanks. On December 3, 2024, the City Council awarded the construction contract to Polytech Industrial Incorporated in the amount of $3,091,726, including add Alternate A and contingency. Alternative A included structurally inspecting the interior of the storage tanks at Plants 21 and 23.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
All work for these projects was completed in February of 2026, with a total expenditure of $2,587,137. Tank R22/2 at Plant 22 received a new interior and exterior coating. Tank R23/1 at Plant 23 received a new exterior coating and a new logo. Tank R21/1 at Plant 21 received a new exterior coating. In addition, interior inspections were performed on the tanks at Plants 21 and 23. Upon acceptance of the Projects, a Notice of Completion will be recorded, and the retention held by the City will be released after a minimum of thirty (30) days from the date of recordation. Upon City Council acceptance, the projects will be under a one-year warranty.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Capital Improvement - Continually evaluate capital improvement priorities
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
ALTERNATIVES
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Notice of Completion
Project Photos
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STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members, Chair and Board Members of the Hesperia Water District Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant - Tank Coatings – Plant 23, Plant 21, and Plant 22 Projects April 7, 2026