RESOLUTION R2026-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE WASTEWATER QUALITY CONTROL FACILITY (WQCF) SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC & BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PROJECT (“PROJECT”) IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF MANTECA; FINDING THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST OF THE PROJECT WILL BE LESS THAN THE ANTICIPATED COST OF THE ENERGY THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN CONSUMED BY THE WQCF IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PROJECT; FINDING THAT THE FUNDS REQUIRED TO REPAY THE PROJECT FINANCING AND ASSOCIATED PROJECT COSTS ARE PROJECTED TO BE AVAILABLE FROM ENERGY-COST SAVINGS OR OTHER FUNDS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN USED TO PURCHASE ENERGY; FINDING THAT AS NO FACILITY GROUND LEASE IS PROPOSED, THE FINDING UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 4217.12(A)(2) CONCERNING FAIR RENTAL VALUE IS NOT APPLICABLE; APPROVING THE PROJECT AND ANY RELATED AGREEMENT(S) PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION §4217; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE PROJECT AND ASSIGN A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NUMBER; REALLOCATING $2,000,000 FROM CIP 12013 IN THE SEWER O&M FUND (FUND 640) TO THE PROJECT; APPROVING THE PDB AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH WILLDAN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,000,000 WITH AN ADDITIONAL $3,000,000 IN CONTINGENCY AVAILABLE VIA WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $18,000,000; APPROVING A PROJECT CONTINGENCY OF $3,000,000; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Manteca’s (“City”) Wastewater Quality Control Facility (“WQCF”) spends approximately $2.5 M in energy cost to PG&E, annually; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the City Council approved an Agreement for Services with Willdan Energy Solutions (“Willdan”) for the conceptual design of the WQCF Solar Photovoltaic & Battery Energy Storage System Project (“PROJECT”) to evaluate and confirm technical feasibility, financial viability, and alignment with the City’s operational requirements; and WHEREAS, Willdan identified an estimated $15 to $18 million dollar solar and battery energy project at the WQCF that qualify for implementation via a Progressive Design Build (PDB) delivery approach under California Government Code (“CA GC”) §4217 and the PROJECT would qualify for up to $6 million in federal incentive if completed before the end of 2027; and WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed Willdan’s project cost proforma and recommends approval of the following findings:
The energy conservation services provided by the PROJECT are in the best interest of the City.
The anticipated cost of the PROJECT will be less than the anticipated cost of the energy that would have been consumed by the WQCF in the absence of the PROJECT.
The funds required to repay the PPROJECT financing and associated PROJECT costs are projected to be available from energy-cost savings or other funds that would have been used to purchase energy.
As no facility ground lease is proposed, the finding under CAGC 4217.12(a)(2) concerning fair rental value is not applicable. ; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2026, and August 28, 2026, the City published a Notice of Public Hearing for City Council consideration of adopting a resolution approving the PROJECT pursuant to CA GC §4217; and WHEREAS, the PROJECT will be delivered through a PDB delivery method, which allows:
The City to continue to participate in the design decision making process The contractor to be involved early in the design process Equipment to be ordered as soon as design packages are approved Reduced construction conflicts
Reduced project delivery timeline
; and
WHEREAS, the PDB delivery method is composed of the following phases:
Pre-Construction Phase, where the design-build (“DB”) Firm prepares approximately 60% Plans, Specifications, and Estimate and secures subcontractor bids via a competitive bidding process and provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price to the City.
Construction Phase, the DB Firm completes the design, procures all materials and equipment, and provides the labor to complete project construction.
Energy Savings Guarantee Phase, the DB Firm shall provide monitoring, reporting, and verification measurement of the actual performance to ensure performance obligations are being met. ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Manteca, as follows:
The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
The City Council hereby finds that the energy conservation services provided by the wastewater quality control facility (WQCF) solar photovoltaic & battery energy storage system project (“PROJECT”) is in the best interest of the city of Manteca.
The City Council hereby finds that the anticipated cost of the PROJECT will be less than the anticipated cost of the energy that would have been consumed by the WQCF in the absence of the PROJECT.
The City Council hereby finds that the funds required to repay the PROJECT financing and associated PROJECT costs are projected to be available from energy-cost savings or other funds that would have been used to purchase energy.
The City Council hereby finds that as no facility ground lease is proposed, the finding under government code 4217.12(a)(2) concerning fair rental value is not applicable.
The City Council hereby approves the PROJECT and any related agreement(s) pursuant to California Government Code Section §4217.
The City Council hereby amends the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program to include the PROJECT and assigns a new Capital Improvement Project Number.
The City Council hereby reallocates $2,000,000 from CIP 12013 in the Sewer O&M Fund (Fund 640) to the PROJECT.
The City Council hereby approves the Progressive Design Build Agreement for Services with Willdan for an amount not-to-exceed $15,000,000 with an additional $3,000,000 in contingency available via written authorization for a total not-to-exceed amount of $18,000,000 for the PROJECT.
The City Council hereby approves a Project contingency of $3,000,000 for the PROJECT. The Project contingency can be used for any and all costs related to any phase of the Project.
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, approve change orders and amendments up to the total Project budget contingency, apply for permits, apply for State and Federal grants, solicit project funding support, complete and execute all associated documents, and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Manteca at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 15th day of September, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR: __________________________
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
City Clerk
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