1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE ACCEPTING
GRANT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MBK ENGINEERS FOR THE MARYSVILLE RING LEVEE FEMA
ACCREDITATION AND URBAN LEVEE DESIGN CRITERIA (ULDC) CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Marysville, State of California held on March 3, 2026.
WHEREAS, the City of Marysville is protected by the Marysville Ring Levee system, which provides flood protection to residents, businesses, and critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the City must obtain and maintain certification of the levee system pursuant to Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.10 (44 CFR 65.10) for FEMA levee accreditation (100-year protection), and pursuant to the California Urban Levee Design Criteria (ULDC) for 200-year Urban Level of Flood Protection (ULOP) compliance; and WHEREAS, failure to complete certification could result in FEMA floodplain remapping, increased flood insurance premiums, and adverse economic impacts to the City and its residents; and WHEREAS, MBK Engineers submitted a proposal dated August 26, 2025 to provide Program Management and comprehensive FEMA and ULDC certification services, including administration of all required subconsultants; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost for the FEMA and ULDC Certification Program is Nine Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($923,713); and WHEREAS, professional engineering services are exempt from formal competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Marysville Municipal Code Chapter 2.76 and applicable California law, and may be awarded based on demonstrated competence and qualifications; and WHEREAS, grant funding has been secured to offset the cost of the certification program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Marysville as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts grant funding for the Marysville Ring Levee FEMA Accreditation and ULDC Certification Program.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MBK Engineers, as Prime Consultant, for comprehensive FEMA and ULDC certification services in an amount not to exceed $923,713. 2 Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute all related documents and certifications necessary to implement the FEMA 44 CFR 65.10 and ULDC certification program.
Section 4. The Finance Director is authorized to appropriate and administer grant funds in accordance with the approved project budget.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Marysville, County of Yuba, State of California, March 3, 2026, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City on March 3, 2026.
City of Marysville, California
By its City Council
By:__________________________________
Chris Branscum, Mayor
By: ________________________________
Maggie Sanchez, City Clerk
Attestation Date:______________________