Water Subcommittee
August 29, 2023

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
City of Rialto
Council Chambers
150 S. Palm Ave.

Rialto, CA 92376
Rialto City Hall, Council Chambers, 150 S. Palm Ave. Rialto CA 92376 Water Subcommittee
Regular Meeting - Final
1 August 29, 2023Water Subcommittee Regular Meeting - Final

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS

REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
WS-23-789 Minutes from the July 26, 2023 Meeting
WS-23-_Meeting Minutes 7-26-23.pdfAttachments:

PRESENTATIONS

REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
WS-23-782 Present Marketing Campaign for the Service Line Warranty of America Program and Amendment Number No. 1 to the Marketing License Agreement
1 - Attachment 1 - SLWA - Subcomittee Presentation.pptx 1 - Attachment 2 - City of Rialto_Rialto Utility Authority Amendment 1.docx 1 - Attachment 3 - Original Signed Agreement.pdf
Attachments:

WS-23-785 Provide staff feedback on the Water and Wastewater Rate Study. (ACTION)
WS-23-786 Provide staff feedback on the Draft Public Engagement Strategy (PES). (ACTION)
Public Engagement Strategy.pdfAttachments:

WS-23-787 Water Subcommittee request for information.
(ACTION)
Attachment 1_Water FIP Project Status List.pdf
Attachment 2_Wastewater FIP Project Status List.pdf
Attachment3_RIALTO_ Projects and Funding Opportunity Spreadsheet_2023 08 09.pdf Attachment_4San Bernardino Valley Receives $5.7 Million from Urban Drought Relief Grant Program - Association of California Water Agencies.pdf Attachments:

WS-23-784 Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Dopudja Wells Consulting for Additional Services for the As -Needed Support Activities, Water Supply Assessment, Rialto Habitat Nature Center, and IEUA Effluent Monetization.
(ACTION)
4 - DWC Proposal for Foothill Central SP WSA.pdfAttachments:

2 August 29, 2023Water Subcommittee Regular Meeting - Final WS-23-772 First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Enplanners for Additional CEQA Services for the WIFIA Application and the Rialto Habitat Nature Center.
(ACTION)
Enplanners Contract Amend 1 - 08-14-23.pdfAttachments:

UPCOMING MEETINGS/OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT

3 City of Rialto
Legislation Text
File #: WS-23-789, Version: 1, Agenda #:

For Water Subcommittee Meeting [ August 29, 2023]
TO: Water Subcommittee Members
FROM: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
Minutes from the July 26, 2023 Meeting
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CITY OF RIALTO

REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER SUBCOMMITTEE
July 26, 2023 - 10:00 A.M.

MINUTES

The Regular meeting of the Water Subcommittee of the City of Rialto was held in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 150 S. Palm Avenue, Rialto, California 92376, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

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CALL TO ORDER Call to order at 10:01 A.M.

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ROLL CALL The roll call was taken by Senior Executive Analyst, Nicole Hemmans.

Subcommittee Members / City Staff/Interns:

Mayor Deborah Robertson
Council Member Ed Scott
Arron Brown, Acting City Manager
Robert Messinger, Assistant City Attorney
Tom Crowley, Utilities Manager
Toyasha Sebbag, Assistant to the CM
Nicole Hemmans, Senior Administration Analyst
Katherine Stevens, Director of Finance
Genesis Ibrahim-Balogun, Intern to the Mayor

Other Attendees
Steve Dopudja, DWC Consultant
Ray Hussey, Enplanners CEQA Consultant
Noah Ridlon, Enplanners CEQA Consultant
Peter Lucetti, RWS/Table Rock
Rolf Ohlemutz, Rialto Water Services
Art Griffith, FG Solutions
Dr. June Hayes, Public
Even Kominsky, Ullico

Zoom Attendees
Debbi Fortin, FG Solutions

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PUBLIC COMMENTS None.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES-
Regular Meeting of June 28, 2023

June 28, 2023 - Minutes Approved.

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NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

WS-23-686 – CEQA Update on the
“Rialto Habitat Nature Center”
(formally named “Lake Rialto”)

Enplanners consultants, Ray Hussey and Noah Ridlon presented a PowerPoint Update on CEQA Study for the Rialto Habitat Nature Center (RHNC).

Questions & Comments
♦ Councilmember Ed Scott inquired if the Nesting Bir ds Survey Mitigation will include the “Burrowing Owls”?
o Per Noah, Based on the analysis there is no habitat for the burrowing owl identified on-site. If identified, the contractor or developer will need to protect the species.

♦ Resident, Dr. June Hayes, asked if the Santa Ana Sucker fish are impacted by the RHNC project?
o Per Noah, the Santa Ana Sucker fish are not impacted by this project. The Santa Ana Suckers are in a location downstream from the RHNC. The RHNC project is creating a lake that will maintain the existing flows that already go into the stream to project the Santa Ana Suckers.

♦ Dr. Hays asked if there were any Kangaroo Rats (k-rats) impacted? o Per Noah, no, k-rats are not impacted by this project.

♦ Mayor Robertson asked to preview the list of agencies that are receiving the CEQA Plus IS/MND for public review to make sure we are requesting review from more agencies than just the standard group.

♦ Councilmember Scott expressed his concern with the picture with the birds. Do we know what kind of birds RHNC will attract? o Stephen Dopudja will provide this information.

♦ Councilmember Scott asked if there is a wildfire, does the fire agency have the right to extract the water out of the habitat? o Per Noah, if water is available it is his assumption that they would use it in the event of an emergency.
o Mayor Robertson reminded everyone that Senator Norma
Torres liked the idea of the RHNC (formerly Lake Rialt o) because of the body of water available to be extracted for the foothills area in the event of a fire.
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WS-23-687 – Revenue Analysis –
present additional scenarios of
Phase 1.

Toyasha Sebbag , along with FG Solutions Consultant, Art Griffith , provided a PowerPoint presenting additional scenarios of Phase 1 – Revenue Analysis.

Questions & Comments
♦ Stephen Dopudja asked Art at what year did he apply the IEUA water sales revenue in the scenarios being presented?
o Per Art, h is scenarios ha s revenue from IEUA starting in FY25/26.
o Dopudja recommended Art modify the sc enario to show
revenue starting in FY26/27. The Chino Basin program is set to be online in FY27/28 , and will start receiving water in FY26/27.
o Dopudja also mentioned, per the terms and conditions for the sales of recycled water from the City of Rialto to IEUA , the City will soon be receiving a small portion of revenue as a reservation/deposit fee.
o Councilmember Scott asked where will the IEUA revenue go when it was received?
o Tom confirmed that the revenue is considered a pre-
payment, and will be applied to the wastewater fund when revenue is received.
o Nicole Hemmans confirmed the invoice to IEUA is for the amount of $128,333 for fiscal year 22/23, prorated for the period of November 2022 thru June 2023.
o Dr. Hayes shared in the meeting that the City of Rialto also received a check from San Bernardino Valley M unicipal
Water District for the Demand Management I ncentive water savings program for saving water in 2022.

♦ Councilmember Scott asked can the Wastewater fund loan money to the Water fund?
o Per Art, the wastewater fund already has loaned money to the water fund. There is a current inter fund loan from the wastewater to water.
o Councilmember Scott asked how much is the loan and when was it created?
o Per Art, the loan is for $ 3M, does not have a repayment schedule, and was created a long time ago.
o Toyasha will confirm the amount and date of the loan.

♦ Mayor Robertson asked if the $25M repayment to Wastewater was invested in an interest-bearing account, what could be generate that would add additional revenue?
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o Mayor Robertson requested a follow-up response.

♦ Dr. June Hayes expressed her concern regarding the loan payment to the Water fund from the Waste fund because loan documentation was not tracked very well when that transaction transpired. o Arron Brown confirmed that everything the City does is properly tracked and the days of not tracking properly is long gone.

♦ Katherine Stevens, Director of Finance, confirmed that the RUA’s first payment in the lease payment structure was made in May 1, 2001. o Peter Luchetti, with RWS/Table Rock , confirmed this information and advised that he has documentation that
can be provided to anyone who requests it.

♦ Tom Crowley, Utilities Manager, provided an update to his meeting with the San Bernardino County (SBC) in reference to the County installing sewer lines in the City of Rialto for the City to maintain. The County is aware that although the City of Rialto supports the new sewer lines, this issue resides with the maintenance of non- connected sewer lines. SBC has decided to use the funds towards other projects in their organization.
o Mayor Robertson would like the discussion between the City and San Bernardino County memorialized and
requested that a Letter of Understanding be sent to San Bernardino County, acknowledging the shared position
of both parties in not proceeding with the proposed
project.

♦ Art Griffith advised the Water Subcommittee that the Microgri d project will incur additional expenses for debt services and Operations & Main tenance. However, there will also be savings on electricity. Griffith inquired of the mayor and Council member Scott’s direction on whether he should include the microgrid in his study from a rates perspective.
o Councilmember Scott replied to Griffith, stating, “We will not proceed without verifying the information provided”.

He then turned to the Staff and inquired, “Where are we with the verifications?”.
o Tom Crowley advised that another proposal was
received from Terra Verde. A meeting will be scheduled with Councilmember Scott to discuss moving along with
the process. This will be a two-month process.
o Councilmember Scott asked, “Where are we with the
issue on the batteries?”
o Tom Crowley replied, “ When we initiated the FCWA in
February, the intention was to place a deposit on the
batteries. To continue with the batteries and switch gear equipment, additional deposits are required. While RWS
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hinges on whether we pursue the microgrid project. This is being moved along today to insure we retain the $1.5 million SIGP grant. The available $1.5 million stems from advancing the battery and switchgear components.”
o Councilmember Scott asked what is the total cost of the batteries?
o Peter Luchetti stated the total cost stands at $5,152,000.

Of that, the approved cost to spend is $1,333,000. Peter clarified for everyone’s understanding that authorization was only authorized on expenditures that were crucial to buy time for the review to be completed to the City’s
satisfaction. Peter went on the state that time has
elapsed, and the review remains incomplete, w ith an
anticipation completion of several months from now.

Given the current situation, if the City wishes to secure procurement, an add itional $3.8M is now due. The
added delay has increased the financial commitment. If
we don’t allocate the $3.8M we risk losing the
procurement, our agreed price, and position in the
queue. Moreover, if this isn’t resolved by the 3rd week of September, we’ll likely forfeit the Self-Generate
Incentive Program (SGIP) grant.
o Councilmember Scott asked if the $5 .2M include the
SGIP grant.
o Per Tom Crowley, it does not include the SGIP grant.
o Stephen D opudja asked Luchetti if Terra Verde’s
question was answered pertaining to how many
extensions have been exhausted on the SGIP grant?
o Per Luchetti, 2 of 4 extensions have been requested and granted. He also stated that he doesn’t want everyone
to lose sight of the unverified potent ial monthly savings on the wastewater bill, which would result in funding the entire capital program for wastewater with some
additional savings.
o Crowley requested Peter to initiate another extension on the SGIP grant.
o Both Mayor and Councilmember Scott asked how would
an extension effect the pricing?
o Per Crowley, the $3.8M would go up in value.
o Councilmember Scott asked will the consultant, Terra
Verde, be able to keep to the target schedule and what
is needed to proceed?
o Per Crowley, yes, The Consultants seems to be
approaching its target. To move f orward, a Notice to
Proceed will be required from the Assistant City
Manager who has the authority to execute.

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♦ Councilmember Scott stated that it is obvious we are going to need a rate increase on water now to put in place by January 1st..

♦ Mayor suggested packaging it and presenting it for review.

♦ Toyasha Sebbag requested direction on if we should consider initiating a CIP Reserve fund to account for depreciation. o Councilmember Scott provided his consent to proceed.
o Mayor Robertson requests more information and
discussion on this item , as it is important to be more informative to our residents.

♦ Toyasha requested authorization to move forward with th e request of Phase 2 at the August 22nd City Council meeting.

♦ Councilmember Scott granted authorization to move forward with her request.

♦ Mayor Robertson and Councilmember Scott both suggested more outreach to the community.

♦ Peter Luchetti advised that city staff a re contacting iBank without legal representation involved.
o Councilmember Scott asked staff who has been in
conversation with iBank?
o Toyasha Sebbag advised that she has been in
contact with iBank regarding the State Revolving
Fund.
o Councilmember Scott asked Toyasha if she is
documenting her discussions and who is included
on those discussions and emails?
o Toyasha stated she documents her discussions and
includes only herself and anyone else whom she
may have forwarded to email to.
o Tom Crowley stated he is included on some of her
emails as well as Peter Luchetti.
o Councilmember Scott instructed Sebbag to include
Tom Crowley, Arron Brown, Tanya Williams , and
legal representation on all communications with
iBank.
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♦ Toyasha Sebbag confirmed the due date of January 2024 for the WIFIA loan.
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UTILITIES MANAGER’S UPDATES

WS-23-688 – Utilities Manager Update
Utilities Manager update by Tom Crowley.

Discussion items:
a) Conservation Projects/Rebates
Questions & Comments:

Conservation project:
♦ Toyasha Sebbag provided an update on the WaterSmart project representing a collaborative effort between city staff from multiple departments and City interns: Mike Orona, Vincente Giron, Siri Champion, Cynthia Alvarado, Owen Knapper,
Micaiah Harris, and Genesis Ibrahim-Balogun
Rebates:
♦ Staff was ins tructed to refrain from proceedin g with the Turf Replacement project on Riverside Ave in the Las Colinas are a, replacing landscape turf with decomposed granite.

♦ Councilmember Scott suggested staff to consider how the residents of the area may feel about decomposed granite landscape.

♦ Councilmember Scott inquired whether the funds are exclusively designated for commercial use & City parks, or can it be used towards residential?
o Toyasha advised that the funds could be used towards residential.
o Councilmember Scott commented that he would much
rather see us utilize funds towards assisting residents with turf replacement projects like the resident on Lilac between Merrill and Orchard.

♦ Mayor Robinson recommended we utilize the funds showing residents what they can do by creating a demonstration on the city campus of what they can do.

♦ Councilmember Scott inquired whether we are being required to do the turf replacement?
o Per Tom Crowley , this project is not a requirement , but instead a funding opportunity.

♦ Mayor Robinson inquired on who is responsible for updating our Landscape & Design ordinance?
o Arron Brown advised staff would find out this information.

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♦ Mayor Robinson recommended when staff is providing an update on events to please acknowledge the names of all who
participated in collaborating on the efforts.
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b) Orangewood Mobile Home Park Agreement
Questions & Comments:
♦ Councilmember Scott provided the direction to finalize the agreement and present it to City Council

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UPCOMING MEETINGS/OTHER
DISCUSSION ITEMS None.

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ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 12:24 p.m.

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Legislation Text
File #: WS-23-782, Version: 1, Agenda #:

For Water Subcommittee Meeting [August 29, 2023]
TO: Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
Present Marketing Campaign for the Service Line Warranty of America Program and Amendment Number No. 1 to the Marketing License Agreement
DISCUSSION:

Service Line Warranty of America will provide a presentation on the marketing campaign for the insurance program. See attached presentation, Attachment 1.

Over the past year, our Service Line Warranty of America, Inc. (SLWA) legal and compliance team has been in the process of reviewing our California programs in their entirety. This was, in part, prompted by additional regulatory guidance from the California Department of Insurance (CDI) which governs home protection contracts in CA; this is what our HomeServe/SLWA service plans fall under.

SLWA wanted to update the City on the outcome of that internal review as well as their discussions with CDI, including an expected settlement with CDI, and the resulting changes to our program.

Below are the two changes being required to the program:

1. Direct marketing and website changes are intended to ensure that program materials are not potentially viewed or construed as the City is soliciting the SLWA offered plans, which has been the intent all along. CDI’sposition is that unless a party has a home protection license to operate, they can only announce to their residents the plans offered by SLWA and refer customers to SLWA for specific plan details and descriptions. This is how the City is promoting the program currently.

2. SLWA will need to restructure the compensation provisions in our marketing agreement so that the royalty is no longer calculated per service plan. There will be a change to the license fee that changes from a royalty-fee ($0.75 product/month) based on resident participation to a flat fee of $7,200 paid to the City of Rialto annually, with the first payment beginning in January 2024.

Attached is the original agreement and proposes amendment, Attachment 2 and 3 respectively.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

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The fiscal impact resulting from this amendment is a flat fee of $7,200 annually based upon the current resident participation.

Operating Budget Impact
No impact to the operating budget.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests the Water Subcommittee recommend the City Council and Rialto Utility Authority receive a presentation and provide feedback to the marketing campaign and approve Amendment Number No. 1 to the Marketing License Agreement with Service Line Warranty of America, Inc.

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City of Rialto, California
August 2023
Bill Coffey
Regional Director
15 Program Stats & Milestones
16 Program Growth Through Additional Channels
Through additional communications and digital avenues creates further homeowner education and program participation
17 HomeServe
Social Media – Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
Informational & Educational posts to social accounts
• Information homeowners of their water & sewer lateral responsibilities • Sharing program information & stats in social posts “The City of Rialto has partnered with SLWA Insurance Services (SLWA), an independent home repair company separate from the City, that offers optional emergency service repair plans.” • Information on where to learn more about SLWA, and how to enroll 18 Rialto Website – Facelift to SLWA Landing Page
Updated SLWA information on City website, providing more content on program plans, links to SLWA website & call center, and information on relationship between Rialto & SLWA Current Page
Proposed Page
19 Rialto Progress – Scheduled Content
Create content calendar & plan to implement SLWA information and success stories into future City publications
20 SLWA Issued Press Releases
HomeServe Communications & PR team to issue press releases surrounding SLWA program mailing campaigns; highlighting program legitimacy, and success among Rialto homeowners 21 A brief video informing Rialto homeowners on lateral responsibilities and the optional program available through SLWA.

Rialto Network - PSA
22 SLWA Utility Bill Inserts
HomeServe can provide Rialto with digital versions of bill inserts to be printed and included in Rialto customer bills or utilized on utility billing site for online payments 23 Signed Contract Amendment
• Our Legal and Compliance team, with guidance from the California Department of Insurance (CDI) has implemented a best practice change to our compensation agreements with all California partners, which requires executing a contract amendment.
• We are restructuring compensation provisions in our marketing agreements, so royalties are no longer calculated per service plan.
• Effective from 8/31/23 the City’s compensation will be in the form of an annual licensing fee of $7,200.00
• Pro-rated for remainder of 2023.
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For more information contact:

Bill Coffey
Regional Director
[email protected]
503-597-9171 Cell
Michael Twardowski
Vice President Account Management
[email protected]
203-351-4903 Cell
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AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO MARKETING LICENSE AGREEMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENT: ______________

THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE (“Amendment No. 1”) to the MARKETING LICENSE AGREEMENT dated as of April 24, 2018 (“Agreement”), is by and between Service Line Warranties of America, Inc. (“Service Line Warranties”), Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc. d/b/a SLWA Insurance Services (“USPPL”, and together with Service Line Warranties, “SLWA”) and City of Rialto/Rialto Utility Authority (“RUA”). Each of Service Line Warranties, USPPL and RUA are referred to herein singularly as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”. Capitalized terms used in this Amendment No. 1 not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement as stipulated herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises as set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Utility Service Partners Private Label , Inc d/b/a SLWA Insurance Services is hereby added as a Party to the Agreement.

2. Section 4 of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“4. Consideration. As consideration for such license, SLWA will pay to RUA an annual License Fee of Seven Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($7,200) ("License Fee") for each contract y ear commencing after the earlier to occur of (i) the effective date of Amendment No. 1 hereto and (ii) July 1, 2023 . Payment of the License Fee is subject to RUA’s timely approval of all marketing materials for the prior contract year and the approval and mailing of the first campaign of the then current contract year. SLWA will pay the applicable License Fee to RUA within thirty (30) days aft er such campaign mailings have been made and applicable RUA approvals secured.”

3. Section 7 of the Agreement is hereby amended by changing SLWA’s address for notices under the Agreement to read as follows:

“SLWA:

ATTN: Chief Growth Officer
Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc.
601 Merritt 7, 6th Floor
Norwalk, CT 06851
Phone: (203) 840-8276”

4. Section II of Exhibit A to the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the first line thereof and replacing it with the following:
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“II. Annual License Fee – $7,200 for each contract year of the Term commencing after the earlier to occur of (i) the effective date of Amendment No. 1 hereto and (ii) July 1, 2023 , for:”

Except as otherwise modified or amended by this Amendment No. 1, all other provisions, terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this Amendment No. 1 as of the Effective Date set forth above.

SERVICE LINE WARRANTIES OF
AMERICA, INC.

By: _______________________________

Printed Name: _______________________

Title: ______________________________

Date: ______________________________

CITY OF RIALTO/RIALTO UTILITY
AUTHORITY, a municipal corporation

By: _______________________________

Printed Name: _______________________

Title: ______________________________

Date: ______________________________

UTILITY SERVICE PARTNERS PRIVATE
LABEL, INC. D/B/A SLWA INSURANCE

SERVICES

By: _______________________________

Printed Name: _______________________

Title: ______________________________

Date: ______________________________

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MARKETING AGREEMENT

This MARKETING AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of April 24, 2018 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Rialto/Rialto Utility Authority (“RUA”), and Service Line Warranties of America, Inc. (“Company”), herein collectively referred to singularly as "Party" and collectively as the "Parties".

RECITALS

WHEREAS, sewer and water line laterals between the mainlines and the connection on residential private property are owned by individual residential property owners residing in the City ("Residential Property Owner"); and

WHEREAS, RUA desires to offer Residential Property Owners the opportunity, but not the obligation, to purchase a service line warranty and other similar products set forth in Exhibit A or as otherwise agreed in writing from time-to-time by the Parties (each, a “Product” and collectively, the "Products"); and

WHEREAS, Company is the administrator of the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program and has agreed to make the Products available to Residential Property Owners subject to the terms and conditions contained herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and with the intent to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Purpose. RUA hereby grants to Company the right to offer and market the Products to Residential Property Owners subject to the terms and conditions herein.

2. Grant of License. RUA hereby grants to Company a non-exclusive license ("License") to use the City of Rialto's name and logo on letterhead, advertising, and marketing materials to be sent to Residential Property Owners from time to time, and to be used in advertising (including on the Company’s website), all at Company's sole cost and expense and subject to RUA's prior review and approval, which will not be unreasonably conditioned, delayed, or withheld.

Company shall have no right to use the City of Rialto's name or logo for any other purposes not specifically provided for in this Agreement. RUA agrees that it will not extend a similar license to any competitor of Company during the Term and any Renewal Term of this Agreement.

3. Term. The term of this Agreement ("Term") shall be for three (3) years from the Effective Date. The Agreement will automatically renew for three (3) additional one (1) year terms ("Renewal Term") unless one of the Parties gives the other written notice at least ninety (90) days prior to end of the Term or of a Renewal Term that the Party does not intend to renew this Agreement. In the event that Company is in material breach of this Agreement, RUA may DocuSign Envelope ID: CA37B6AB-2E0E-4C72-91AF-024DFBCCA8E9 28 01180.0009/449890.5

terminate this Agreement thirty (30) days after giving written notice to Company of such breach, if said breach is not cured during said thirty (30) day period. Company will be permitted to complete any marketing initiative, not constituting or contributing to a breach of this Agreement, that is initiated or planned prior to termination of this Agreement, after which time, neither Party will have any further obligations to the other and this Agreement will terminate.

4. Consideration. As consideration for such license, Company will pay to RUA a License Fee as set forth in Exhibit A ("License Fee") during the term of this Agreement. The first payment shall be due by January 30th of the year following the conclusion of first year of the Term. Succeeding License Fee payments shall be made on an annual basis throughout the Term and any Renewal Term, due and payable on January 30th of the succeeding year. RUA will have the right, at its sole expense, to conduct an audit, upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours, of Company's books and records pertaining to any fees due or any other performance under this Agreement while this Agreement is in effect and for one (1) year after any termination of this Agreement. Company shall provide quarterly reports to RUA detailing the number of enrollments and the number of claims filed by Residential Property Owners.

5. Indemnification. Company hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold RUA, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively or individually, "Indemnitee") harmless from and against any and all third party claims, damages, losses, expenses, suits, actions, decrees, judgments, awards, reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs (individually or collectively, "Claim"), which an Indemnitee may suffer or which may be sought against or are recovered or obtainable from an Indemnitee, as a result of or arising out of this Agreement with Company, or any negligent or fraudulent act or omission of Company or its officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors, or agents in the performance of services under this Agreement or the Products; provided that the applicable Indemnitee notifies Company of any such Claim within a time that does not prejudice the ability of Company to defend against such Claim. Any Indemnitee hereunder may participate in its, his, or her own defense, but will be responsible for all costs incurred, including reasonable attorneys' fees, in connection with such participation in such defense. Such indemnification shall not cover any Claim due to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of RUA.

6. Insurance. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a Certificate of Insurance documenting the insurance program for Company. Company agrees that it will cause the City of Rialto/Rialto Utility Authority to be made an additional insured under all applicable insurance policies.

Company further agrees that it will provide RUA with thirty (30) days’ advance written notice of any change to its insurance program that results in a material reduction of coverage.

7. Notice. Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be deemed to have been given when notice is (i) received by the Party to whom it is directed by personal service, (ii) sent by electronic mail (provided confirmation of receipt is provided by the receiving Party), or (iii) deposited as registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, with the United States Postal Service, addressed as follows:

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T o : R UA:

ATTN: Rialto Utility Authority
c/o City of Rialto
150 South Palm Avenue
Rialto, CA 92376-6487
Phone: (909) 820-2525

To: Company:

ATTN: Chief Sales Officer
Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc.
11 Grandview Circle, Suite 100
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Phone: (866) 974-4801

8. Modifications or Amendments/Entire Agreement. Any and all of the representations and obligations of the Parties are contained herein, and no amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both Parties hereto, or their respective successors, assigns, or grantees.

9. Assignment. This Agreement and the License granted herein may not be assigned by Company, other than to an affiliate or an acquirer of all or substantially all of its assets with thirty (30) days prior written notice to RUA, without the prior written consent of RUA, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.

10. Relationship of the Parties. The Parties are, and shall at all times remain as to each other, wholly independent entities. No Party to this Agreement shall have power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of any other Party unless expressly provided to the contrary by this Agreement. No employee, agent, or officer of a Party shall be deemed for any purpose whatsoever to be an agent, employee, or officer of another Party.

11. Covenant Against Discrimination. Company covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of services related to this Agreement. Company shall take affirmative action to insure that employees and independent contractors are treated without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class.

12. Unauthorized Aliens. Company hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ or independently contract unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Company so employ or independently contract such unauthorized aliens for the performance of services related to this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against RUA for such use of unauthorized aliens, DocuSign Envelope ID: CA37B6AB-2E0E-4C72-91AF-024DFBCCA8E9 30 01180.0009/449890.5

Company hereby agrees to and shall reimburse RUA for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by RUA.

13. Counterparts/Electronic Delivery; No Third Party Beneficiary. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all such counterparts will constitute the same contract and the signature of any Party to any counterpart will be deemed a signature to, and may be appended to, any other counterpart. Executed copies hereof may be delivered by facsimile or e-mail and upon receipt will be deemed originals and binding upon the Parties hereto, regardless of whether originals are delivered thereafter. Nothing expressed or implied in this Agreement is intended, or should be construed, to confer upon or give any person or entity not a party to this agreement any third- party beneficiary rights, interests, or remedies under or by reason of any term, provision, condition, undertaking, warranty, representation, or agreement contained in this Agreement.

14. Choice of Law/Attorney Fees. The governing law shall be the laws of the State of California. In the event that at any time during the Term or any Renewal Term either Party institutes any action or proceeding against the other relating to the provisions of this Agreement or any default hereunder, then the unsuccessful Party shall be responsible for the reasonable expenses of such action including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred therein by the successful Party.

15. Incorporation of Recitals and Exhibits. The above Recitals and Exhibit A attached hereto are incorporated by this reference and expressly made part of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first written above.

RUA:

CITY OF RIALTO/RIALTO UTILITY
AUTHORITY, a municipal corporation

ATTEST:

By:_
Barbara McGee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

By:_
Fred Galante, City Attorney
By:

Deborah Robertson, Mayor

COMPANY:

UTILITY SERVICE PARTNERS PRIVATE
LABEL, INC.

By:

Michael Backus, Chief Sales Officer
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EXHIBIT A
NLC Service Line Warranty Program
City of Rialto/Rialto Utility Authority
Term Sheet
November 6, 2017

I. Initial Term. Three (3) years

II. License Fee. $0.75 per Product for each month that a Product is in force for a Residential Property Owner (and for which payment is received by Company), aggregated and paid annually, for:
a. License to use the City of Rialto’s name and logo on letterhead, advertising, and marketing materials

III. Products.
a. External sewer/septic line warranty (initially, $9.75 per month; $112.00 annually) b. External water service line warranty (initially, $6.75 per month; $76.00 annually) c. In-home plumbing warranty (initially, $9.99 per month; $114.99 annually)

Company may adjust the foregoing Product fees with notice to the Residential Property Owners that have contracted Company’s services; provided, that any such adjustment shall not exceed $.50 per month in any 12-month period, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing.

IV. Scope of Coverage.
a. External sewer/septic line warranty: Scope is from the main tap until line daylights inside home, which includes the service line under the concrete floor. (Covers septic lines if applicable)
b. External water service line warranty: Scope is from the meter and/or curb box until it daylights inside home, which includes the service line under the concrete floor. (Covers well service lines if applicable)
c. In-home plumbing warranty: Scope covers residential in-home water supply lines and in-home sewer lines and all drain lines connected to the main sewer stack that are broken or leaking inside the home after the point of entry. Coverage includes broken or leaking water, sewer, or drain lines that may be embedded under the slab or basement floor. Coverage also includes repair of clogged toilets.

V. Marketing Campaigns. Company shall have the right to conduct up to three campaigns per year, comprised of up to six mailings per year, and such other channels as may be mutually agreed. Initially, Company anticipates offering the In-home plumbing warranty Product via in-bound channels only.

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EXHIBIT B

Certificate of Insurance
DocuSign Envelope ID: CA37B6AB-2E0E-4C72-91AF-024DFBCCA8E9 34 Holder Identifier : 7777777707070700077761616045571110766706234026755307661017440635311071461577367303320760417010662111207573732567166674070533764731677720704101646637556007251374232244030076727242035772000777777707000707007 7777777707070700073525677115456000766001502463457507671005560733126074233367060330040743623365317740007122633316122015070222273521621100712223735217211107023337342073001077756163351765540777777707000707007 Certificate No : 570069767468

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

DATE(MM/DD/YYYY )
12/29/2017
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATI ON ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AM END, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE P OLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONST ITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AU THORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

PRODUCER
Aon Risk Services Northeast, Inc.

Stamford CT Office
1600 Summer Street
Stamford CT 06907-4907 USA
PHONE
(A/C. No. Ext):

E-MAIL
ADDRESS :

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
(866) 283-7122
INSURED 16624 Allied World Specialty Insurance Company INSURER A :
10690 Allied World National Assurance Company INSURER B :
30830 Arch Indemnity Insurance Company INSURER C :
11150 Arch Insurance Company INSURER D :

INSURER E :

INSURER F :

FAX
(A/C. No .): (800) 363-0105

CONTACT
NAME:

Utility Service Partners, Inc.
11 Grandview CIR Ste 100
Canonsburg PA 15317-6508 USA COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER :570069767468 REVISION NUMBER :

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH R ESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSUR ANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS S UBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES . LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS . Limits shown are as requested

POLICY EXP
(MM /DD /YYYY )

POLICY EFF
(MM /DD /YYYY )
SUBR
WVD
INSR
LTR
ADDL

INSD POLICY NUMBER TYPE OF INSURANCE LIMITS

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR

POLICY LOC

EACH OCCURRENCE

DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence )
MED EXP (Any one person )

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY

GENERAL AGGREGATE

PRODUCTS - COMP /OP AGG
X
X
X
GEN 'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER :
$2,000,000
$100,000
$5,000
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
B 03/31/2017 03/31/2018 03100758
PRO-
JECT
OTHER :

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

ANY AUTO
OWNED

AUTOS ONLY

SCHEDULED
AUTOS

HIRED AUTOS
ONLY

NON-OWNED

AUTOS ONLY
BODILY INJURY ( Per person)

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)
X
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
$1,000,000 A 03/31/2017 03/31/2018
AOS
0310-0759
A 03/31/2017 03/31/2018
MA

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident)
6000-0216

EXCESS LIAB

X OCCUR

CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE

EACH OCCURRENCE
DED
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$10,000
03/31/2017 UMBRELLA LIAB B 03/31/2018 03106305

RETENTION X
X
E.L. DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
$1,000,000
X OTH-
ER
PER

STATUTE
D
12/31/2017 03/31/2018
AOS
14WCI8946101
C 12/31/2017 03/31/2018
$1,000,000
Y / N
(Mandatory in NH)

ANY PROPRIETOR / PARTNER / EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N / AN

CA, KY, NY, TX

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND

EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
$1,000,000
11WCI8946001
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) Evidence of Insurance.

CANCELLATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Utility Service Partners, Inc.
11 Grandview Circle, Suite 100
Canonsburg PA 15317-6508 USA
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCE LLED BEFORE THE

EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS .

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Legislation Text
File #: WS-23-785, Version: 1, Agenda #:

FOR: Water Subcommittee Meeting [August 29, 2023]
TO: Honorable Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
Toyasha Sebbag, Assistant to the City Manager
Provide staff feedback on the Water and Wastewater Rate Study. (ACTION)
BACKGROUND:

In 2012, the City Council/Rialto Utility Authority (RUA) adopted resolutions approving a Concession Agreement with Rialto Water Services (RWS). The Concession Agreement outsourced the operations and maintenance of the City’sWater and Wastewater enterprise to a private contractor for a term of thirty years.

Per the Concession Agreement (CA), the City/RUA maintains ownership of all assets and the responsibility for setting utility rates subject to contractual obligations and financial performance standards.

In 2012, the City adopted a five-year rate schedule through the Proposition 218 process. The water and wastewater rates were last adjusted on January 1, 2018. The multi-year rate adjustments approved in 2012 allowed for the financing and implementation of $41 million in improvements and repairs that improved system reliability and efficiencies for both the water and wastewater systems.

ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
On April 11, 2023, the City Council authorized a Sole Source Professional Services Agreement Contract with F.G. Solutions, LLC to complete Phase 1: Water and Wastewater Revenue Analysis of the Water and Wastewater Rate Study. Staff presented the results of the Revenue Analysis to the Water Subcommittee on June 20, 2023, and again on July 26, 2023, to provide answers to questions from the June meeting. On August 22, 2023, the City Council moved to table the discussion until the next City Council Meeting, scheduled for September 12, 2023.

To better assess projections of the Revenue Analysis, staff is seeking feedback on the following items:

Discontinue Annual Lease Payment to the City of Rialto
Annual lease payments from RUA to the City of Rialto started in 2001 when the RUA was formed.

The FY 2024/2025 Budget will likely propose the following amounts, which is what has been previously budgeted:
· Water Fund - $400,000
· Wastewater Fund - $1,600,000
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TOTAL = $2 million
The financial impacts of discontinuing the annual lease payment will be presented at the August 29, 2023, Water Subcommittee meeting. The revenue analysis presented at the meeting assumes that the annual lease payment will not be discontinued.

Rate Structure Changes
Staff would like feedback on the following revenue assumptions · Wastewater Fund - Add a ready-to-serve fee.
· Water Fund - Revised tiered rate structure from 4 tiers to 3 tiers. · Expand 20% low-income and senior discount rate to include a temporary hardship program.

Specific revenue assumptions will be presented at the August 29, 2023 Water Subcommittee meeting but unavailable in advance.

Rialto Utility Authority $30 million Lease Back-Payment to the City of Rialto On March 27, 2012, the City Council authorized the RUA to pay $30 million to the City’sGeneral Fund using the funds secured through RWS and the Concession Agreement (CA) financing. The $30 million represented a partial catch-up of the lease payments that the City General Fund was entitled to when RUA was created on May 1, 2001. At that time, the independent engineer’svaluation of the water enterprise was $85 million at closing on May 1, 2001, and the wastewater enterprise was $77 million at closing on May 1, 2001.

The city deposited the monies from the back payment into the First American Title account for investment. Then interest earnings from the $30 million could be deposited into the general fund.

And, since the $30 million from the RUA was for a lease back payment the general fund could use the $30 million how the Council authorized its use.

Financial impacts will be presented at the August 29, 2023, Water Subcommittee meeting. The Revenue Analysis presented at the meeting assumes that the $30M will not be paid back to RUA.

Effluent Sales to Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) In October 2022, the City of Rialto/RUA and IEUA signed an agreement for the city to sell tertiary- treated recycled water to the IEUA. IEUA intends to fund the design and construction of an Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) and groundwater injection facilities to beneficially use recycled water received from the City of Rialto to meet water quality objectives in the Chino Basin and provide water supply augmentation benefits associated with its Chino Basin Program (CBP).

The question asked by the Water Subcommittee is should the revenue from the sale of this water from IEUA be placed in the water or wastewater fund?
As a condition of the Rialto/RUA and IEUA Agreement, Section II. Proposed Terms, c. Additional Compensation Terms, iii states: IEUA will provide Rialto an amount of up to $1,000,000 (one million dollars) for the construction of one groundwater well adjacent to the Santa Ana River, or the construction of a gravity pipeline from the bottom of the future Lake Rialto sufficient to satisfy Rialto’s obligation for discharge into the Santa Ana River (“HCP supply project”). The selection of the HCP supply project shall be at the sole discretion of Rialto. Upon the completion of the HCP supply project, Rialto shall present a full cost accounting to IEUA for review and approval to determine the City of Rialto Printed on 8/25/2023Page 2 of 4
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project, Rialto shall present a full cost accounting to IEUA for review and approval to determine the final amount of compensation.

The total cost to build the facility to meet HCP discharge requirements is forecasted at $2.5 million.

Therefore, staff is requesting feedback on adding $1.5 million to the FY 2028 budget forecast to account for this one-time expenditure plus an annual operating cost of $50,000 to the budget starting in FY 2028 to operate the facility.

Financial impacts will be presented at the August 29, 2023, Water Subcommittee meeting. Revenues from the sale of effluent to IEUA will not affect the proposed rates. Revenues from IEUA would begin in 2029, after the five-year rate proposal timeline.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Reserve Fund Policy
Generally, the impact of large capital expenses on annual budgets and user charges can be mitigated by debt financing; however, there are many advantages to cash funding a portion of capital expenditures. Cash funding is typically a combination of generating annual revenues over the amount needed to cover annual operating expenses (and debt service on prior years’debt issuances). Cash funding eliminates interest costs and the need for bond coverage on new capital projects. An additional consideration is that much of a utility system’sinfrastructure is underground and difficult to inspect and material failures, specific local conditions, or catastrophic events may cause infrastructure to wear out or fail sooner than expected.

There are several methods of estimating an appropriate amount of rehabilitation and replacement reserves to maintain. Each method requires planning for future asset rehabilitation and replacement over a given period, forecasting the annual amount needed for rehabilitation and replacement over the life of the utility’sassets, as well as estimating the amount that will be required each year over a specific planning horizon. Utilities establish CIP reserve funds to ensure long-range financial solvency to maintain adequate levels of working capital in its enterprise funds to mitigate current and future risks (e.g., revenue shortfalls and unanticipated expenses) and to ensure stable services and fees.

Staff is requesting feedback on the CIP Reserve Fund Policies below and the restrictions placed on the fund:

1. Based on Depreciation: The city records depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of facilities and equipment. In the FY 2024 budget, this amount is:
· Water Fund - $888,100; and
· Wastewater Fund - $2,306,390

2. Depression with Construction Inflation rate escalator. · CPI: Long-term construction cost inflation is ordinarily double the consumer price index (CPI) because total construction costs typically increase more rapidly than the net cost of labor and materials.
· PPI: Producer Price Index (PPI) tracks material cost inputs at the producer level. · CCCI: California Construction Cost Index (CCCI) is based on the Building Cost Index (BCI) cost indices average for San Francisco and Los Angeles only as produced by Engineering News-Record (ENR).

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3. Average 5-Year CIP cost: A five-year capital improvement funding program that uses a rehabilitation and replacement reserve to mitigate the rate impacts of uneven annual capital expenditures as well as build a fund for unplanned accelerated replacement needs.

Therefore, the targeted annual contribution is the amount needed to build a reserve fund balance over the five-year period that is equal to annual capital improvement costs minus any existing capital improvement reserves including adding a maximum CIP reserve policy balance.

The addition of a CIP Reservice Policy will require a supermajority vote of the City Council through a Resolution.

A CIP Reserve would dedicate a portion of RUA’sreserves that is in addition to Operating Reserves.

For the purposes of the revenue analysis discussion at the August 29, 2023, Water Subcommittee Meeting, rates will not draw down RUA’swastewater reserves, and rates will be set to accumulate 60 days of expenses as a Water Reserve by FY 2029 and 90 days in subsequent years.

RECOMMENDATION:

Provide staff feedback on the Water and Wastewater Rate Study.

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Legislation Text
File #: WS-23-786, Version: 1, Agenda #:

FOR: Water Subcommittee Meeting [August 29, 2023]
TO: Honorable Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
Toyasha Sebbag, Assistant to the City Manager
Provide staff feedback on the Draft Public Engagement Strategy (PES). (ACTION)

BACKGROUND
At the July 2023 Water Subcommittee Meeting and in anticipation of staff moving forward with Phase 2 of the Water and Wastewater Rate Schedule, the Water Subcommittee asked staff to return to its August Meeting to present a Draft Public Engagement Strategy (PES), ATTACHED.

RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff feedback on the Draft Public Engagement Strategy (PES).

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Public Engagement Strategy (PES) outlines how
to involve the public in an engagement and dissemination plan. It describes the objective, timetable, branding. strategy, approaches, plan, reporting and cost.

Objective: Engage with and
educate the City of Rialto community
about Water and Wastewater services
and costs.

Timetable: September 2023
to November 2023.

Branding: Name, Tagline, &
logo. (See page 2)
 The Rialto Utility Sustainability
Team (TRUST)
 Tagline – Ask TRUST
 Logo Options
Strategy: Various
Approaches that bring The Rialto
Utility Sustainability Team (TRUST) to
residents and businesses.

Approaches: (See page s 3-6)
1) Tabling Events
2) Public Speaking Engagements
3) Rialto Water Services (RWS) Call
Center
4) City website
5) RWS website
6) Press Release
7) City of Rialto billboards
8) Social Media Posts
9) Print flyers/postcards
10) Discussion on Rep’d (www.repd.us)

Reporting: Report monthly
Quantitative and Qualitative data of
interface platforms with The Rialto Utility
Sustainability Team (TRUST) as
informational items on monthly Water
Subcommittee Agenda and weekly
reports for internal staff. (See page 7)

Plan: Reach and engage with a
minimum of 10%, or 10,000 Rialto
community members to receive input on
the revenue analysis for the water and
wastewater funds. (See page Appendix for
examples of Prop 218 Brochure, social media posts, etc.)

Cost: $60,000 of available funds
in FY 22/23 Operating Budget to be
carried forward into FY 23/24 to fund The
Rialto Utility Sustainability Team (TRUST)
PES. (See page 8)

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Branding:

Name – The Rialto Utility Sustainability Team (TRUST)
Tagline – Ask TRUST
Logo Options – A or B or C [ALTERNATIVE]

C: ALTERNATIVE
A:

B:
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Approaches:
1) Tabling Events. **Youth Sports – various with potential tabling opportunities at Rialto Parks, Recreation, and Community Services’ TeamSideLine.com Events, North Rialto Little League Baseball, Rialto Park Little League Baseball, Eastern Rialto Little League, Rialto Girls Softball, Rialto Panthers Junior All-American Football and Cheer, Rialto Pony League, Rialto Youth Soccer, Rialto United Soccer.

September Reach #'s
Su M Tu W Th F Sa 09/04/23 (Mon) Labor Day holiday
1 2 09/06/23 (Wed) Rialto Farmers Market (10am to 2pm) 200 Tabling Event 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 09/09/23 (Sat)
Pet-a-Palooza and Pollution Prevention Fair
(10am to 1pm) 2500-3500 Tabling Event
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 09/09/23 (Sat) Sports Hall of Fame (9am to 11am) 100 Tabling Event 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 09/12/23 (Tue) City Council Meeting (6:30pm) Public Meeting 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 09/13/23 (Wed) Rialto Farmers Market (10am to 2pm) 200 Tabling Event 09/14/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 09/19/23 (Tue) Utilities Commission Meeting (6pm) Public Meeting 09/20/23 (Wed) Rialto Farmers Market (10am to 2pm) 200 Tabling Event 09/21/23 (Thu)
Email Rialto Commissioners of Upcoming
Presentations Public Speaking Engagement
09/21/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 09/23/23 (Sat) Viva la Fiesta (6pm to 9 pm) 2500-3500 Tabling Event 09/26/23 (Tue)
Set Prop 218 Public Hearing Date at City
Council Meeting (6:30pm) Prop 218 Requirement
09/27/23 (Wed) Rialto Farmers Market (10am to 2pm) 200 Tabling Event 09/28/23 (Thu) iHelp I.E. Senior Advocacy (10am to 1pm) 50 Tabling Event 09/28/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 09/29/23 (Fri) Prop 218 Mailing & Press Release Prop 218 Requirement October Reach #'s
Su M Tu W Th F Sa 10/04/23 (Wed) Rialto Farmers Market (10am to 2pm) 200 Tabling Event 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10/05/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10/07/23 (Sat) Black on the Block Expo (noon to 4pm) 50-100 Tabling Event 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10/07/23 (Sat) Walk Like Madd (8am to TBD) 200 Tabling Event 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10/08/23 (Sun) Run Around the Rocks (8am to TBD) 200 Tabling Event 29 30 31 10/09/23 (Mon) Columbus Day holiday
10/10/23 (Tue) City Council Meeting Public Meeting
10/11/23 (Wed) Rialto Farmers Market (10am to 2pm) 200 Tabling Event 10/12/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 10/14/23 (Sat) **Youth Sports Event (Location & Time TBD) TBD Tabling Event 10/17/23 (Tue) Utilities Commission Meeting Public Meeting 10/18/23 (Wed) Rialto Farmers Market (10am to 2pm) 200 Tabling Event 10/19/23 (Thu) Imagine A Day Without Water Virtual Event Public Meeting 10/19/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 10/21/23 (Sat) **Youth Sports Event (Location & Time TBD) 200 Tabling Event 10/22/23 (Sun) Fire Open House, Sta. 205 (10am to 2pm) 200 Tabling Event 10/24/23 (Tue) City Council Meeting Public Meeting
10/26/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 10/28/23 (Sat) Distribute Flyers at Community Clean-up Day Tabling Event 10/31/23 (Tue) Halloween Hi-Jinks (5:30pm to 9:30pm) 4500-5000 Tabling Event November Reach #'s
Su M Tu W Th F Sa 11/02/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 1 2 3 4 11/05/23 (Sun) Daylight Saving (move clocks back 1 hour) holiday 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11/09/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11/10/23 (Fri) Veterans Day Observed, City Hall Closed holiday 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 11/11/23 (Sat) Veterans Day holiday 26 27 28 29 30 11/14/23 (Tue) Conduct Prop 218 Public Hearing Prop 218 Requirement 11/16/23 (Thu) Social Media Posts & eNewsletter Social Media Posts 11/23/23 (Thu) Thanksgiving holiday
11/24/23 (Fri) After Thanksgiving, City Hall Closed holiday November 2023
September 2023
October 2023
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Approaches:
2) Public Speaking Engagements. Take TRUST to the Community by scheduling speaking opportunities with established Rialto Community Groups with the goal to schedule one per week starting September 17th.

Potential Speaking Engagement List:
• Invite the public to Rialto Engagement Group Meetings with 2 meetings in October and 1 in November and 1 additional meeting to be held in Spanish, dates and locations to be determined (TBD)
• Friends of the Rialto Senior Center
• Rialto Community Gardens
• Rialto Chamber of Commerce
• City of Rialto Branch Library
• Rialto Historical Society
• Rialto Women’s Club

Rialto Senior Communities
• Southpointe Villa Senior Apartments, 302 W. Merrill Ave. • Julia Palms Apartments, 245 E. First St.
• TELACU Rio Alto, 545 Bloomington Avenue1
• TELACU La Paz, 164 W. Merrill Ave. 1
• TELACU Tierra Serrano, 773 W. Foothill Blvd. 1
• Ramrod Mobile Home Park, 1010 N. Terrace Ave. 1
• Green Tree Senior Apartments, 245 E. First Street1
• Citrus Grove Apartments, 1432 N. Willow Ave. 1
• Southpointe Villa, 302 W. Merrill1
• Willow Village, 1150 N. Willow1
• Vista Cascade, 433 W. Cascade Dr. 1
• The Crossing (Natl. CORE), 177 West South Street1
• Park Place Rialto, 385 W. Jackson St1
• Renaissance Villages, (Natl. CORE) 220 N. Glenwood1
• Vista Cascade, 433 W. Cascade Dr. 1
1SOURCE: Rialto 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2021-2029) Tables 3-36 & 3-37

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Approaches:
3) Rialto Water Services (RWS) Call Center – list of commonly asked questions and answers so that residents/businesses receive consistent messaging.
4) City Website – create a dedicated page for water and wastewater public engagement services, and if authorized by the city council include information on rates/schedules.
• Create a GIS layer searchable by address so that residents can look up their water and wastewater rates.
5) RWS Website – link to city website about water and wastewater public engagement services.
6) Press Release
7) City of Rialto Billboards
8) Social Media Reach (post will be animated)
• Rialto Network Facebook……………………….

• City of Rialto Facebook……………………………

• Rialto Network Instagram……………………….

• City of Rialto Nextdoor…………………………..
members,
claimed
households, & 24 neighborhoods
• City of Rialto X, formally Twitter……………….

• Partner with Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) to include advertisements in their established communication platforms.
9) Print flyers/postcards left at the following locations. • City Hall
• Community Services Building
• Senior Center
• Fitness Center
• City Clerk
• Fitness Center
• Rialto Water Services
• Message board at Rialto businesses and non -government agencies, for example WIC, gyms, coffee shops, etc.

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32%

68%

10) Discussion on Rep’d ( https://www.repd.us/) 3-month pilot program to run mid-September through mid-December that will create quantifiable metrics that will be used to monitor the engagement process

 Video Q&A platform for communities with a Spanish Translation  Easily sharable links and data analytics
 Community can ask or upvote questions about water and wastewater services  Watch and share a 30 to 120- second video from a TRUST expert with information updated weekly (individual s submitting question s will receive an emailed response within 1 business day )
 Email not required, instead use [email protected]  Centralize questions from Tabling Events, Public Speaking Engagements, RWS Call Center, and RUA calls and direct residents/businesses to a central portal from a public-facing online engagement from the city/RWS website, social media posts, and print media
 List of 25,072 of the
approx. 53,000 registered
Rialto voters
 Residents can opt in or out
at any time
 Delivery of weekly
eNewsletter
 Provide a survey questio n
to obtain public input

Approaches

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QUANTITATIVE DATA MEASUREMENT
• Measuring Visibility
 When and the number of printed materials
distributed
 When and the number of Social Media posts
 Number of followers, post reach, and post
engagement on social media platforms
 Staff response time to the various communication
tools
• Measuring Engagement
 Number of the geographic distribution of public
meetings and outreach opportunities
 Number of attendees to events
• Measuring Input and Feedback
 Number of the geographic distribution of
comments received through online engagement
tools and in-person events

QUALITATIVE DATA MEASUREMENT
• Effectiveness of different meeting formats
• Public understanding of the services provided
• Quality of the comments received and the use of the input in revising the Public Engagement Strategy (PES)
plan/timeline
• Effectiveness of notification and communication tools •
Effectiveness of visualization tools and techniques
used
Reporting: Report monthly Quantitative and Qualitative
data as informational items to monthly Water Subcommittee Agenda and weekly for staff

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*Total is rounded

DESCRIPTION COST
Required for Prop 218 Compliance
1) Prop 218 mailing for Rialto property owners and tenants $ 22,000 2) Prop 218 Brochure printing at $0.30 for 34,000 $ 10,200 3) Online flyers/posting using existing media channels $ 0 Subtotal $ 32,200

Cost of PES Implementation
4) Branding
TRUST tablecloth
TRUST Branded collateral such as pens, water bottles, keychains, jar openers, and/or magnets

$ 300

$ 15,000
5) Rep’d 3-month pilot program ($6,000) and email list plus email list ($1,254)
$ 7,254
6) Printing cost of Education Flyers/postcards/brochures $ 5,000 Subtotal $27,554

TOTAL $60,000*
Cost: $60,000 of available funds in FY 22/23 Operating Budget to be carried forward into FY 23/24 to fund The Rialto Utility Sustainability Team (TRUST) PES.

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The following questions will be asked and answered as Commonly Asked Questions on the City/RWS website, given to customer service staff, and featured in social media posts.

GENERAL QUESTIONS
1) What is Proposition 218?
2) Who helped the city determine the proposed rates?
3) Does the city offer a Senior or Low-Income Discount? 4) What happens if we decide to delay the rate increase or reduce the rate increase? 5) When was the last rate increase?
6) What did the last rate increase pay for?
7) Why does the city need more money now?
8) Who can I call to get more information?
9) How do I know that the city will complete the expected infrastructure projects with these new rate increases?
10) Has the City pursued state or federal funding (grant funds) to support the infrastructure improvements instead of increasing rates? 11) What has the city done to try to keep the rate increase low?

WATER AND SEWER QUESTIONS
12) How do I find out if I am paying for just water or water and sewer? 13) How do I calculate my water and sewer bill with the proposed rate adjustments? 14) What are the changes to the water and sewer rate structure? 15) What will the increase in water and sewer rates be used for? 16) Why do my water and sewer rates need to increase?
17) What will be included in my water and sewer bill?
18) What projects will these rate increases pay for?

WATER QUESTIONS
19) Why is so much more of my water bill tied to my meter size instead of how much water I use?
20) How can I reduce my water bill?
21) Why do I have to pay a fixed service fee for water that benefits other people if I consume less water?

SEWER QUESTIONS
22) Why are our sewer rates higher than other neighboring cities? 23) How can I reduce my sewer bill?
Appendix: Sample Questions

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PROPOSED WATER AND SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 2024-2028.

Every day, the City of Rialto/Rialto Utility Authority as operated by Rialto Water Services and Veolia generates clean energy, delivers high-quality water to over 12,000 customers, and protects the environment and public health by treating sewer for over 21,400 residents and businesses. Our work is almost exclusively funded by the rates that customers pay and is offset by state and federal grants.

Did you know in the last 5 years, RUA received substantial grant funds to offset the cost of capital improvement projects? These funds were used for much- needed infrastructure projects and helped to offset costs to our customers.

Our systems work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with emergency services available day and night to monitor these systems.

Our rates reflect the true cost of operating, maintaining, and upgrading our water and sewer systems. To continue delivering the services that Rialto residents and businesses depend on, the RUA is proposing water and sewer rate increases, effective January 1, 2024.

YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK. Water and sewer systems are critical to public health. The city of Rialto/RUA is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water and a combined sewer system that protects the environment from pollution. These systems require ongoing maintenance and upgrades. Many parts of the city’s water system are over 50 years old, and the oldest parts of the sewer system date back to the 1960s. We need to continue to maintain and upgrade aging systems to prevent breaks, meet regulatory requirements, and improve seismic safety. Your dollars pay for essential services and projects that protect public health. INCLUDE PICTURES OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND GRANTS RECEIVED IN THE LAST 5 YEARS THAT OFFSET RATE INCREASES FROM 2019 – 2023.

Appendix: Prop 218 Notice
Propose having Prop 218 Notice information displayed in a brochure style with easy- to-read infographics and less text in English and Spanish.

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OUR PUBLIC RATE SETTING PROCESS. The City/RUA is committed to a transparent public rate-setting process and The Rialto Utility Sustainability Team (TRUST) is available to answer your questions. An independent rate consultant has completed a Revenue Analysis and Rate Study. The rate study findings provide the basis for our rate proposal, which goes through an extensive review process to ensure affordability, stability, and fairness. Interested customers and others can provide comments on the proposed rates at Rialto Engagement Group Meetings. To learn more about our rates package, rate-setting process, and upcoming meetings, visit www.yourrialto.com/Rat es.

WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR WATER AND SEWER BILL. Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP): LIHWAP helps pay overdue bills which accrue during any timeframe. If you are struggling to afford your water or wastewater bills, contact Community Action Partnership to see if you qualify for assistance through LIHWAP by visiting www.capsbc.org o r calling (909) 723-1500.

Senior Citizen Discount: residential customers aged 65 and over qualify for a 20% discount on the "Monthly Minimum Charge." Qualifying residents must present proof of age. Low-Income Discount: households who have incomes at or below the Low-Income Limit (80% of Median Income) as published by the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for San Bernardino County quality for 20% discount on the "Monthly Minimum Charge." Qualifying households must present proof of identification, income, residence, and a copy of the bill to apply for the program. The discount is not applicable to commercial or industrial customers. The Senior Citizen Discount and Low-Income Discount are mutually exclusive. An account holder may only receive one such discount at any period. If at the time of application for the discount, an account holder is eligible and applies for both discounts, then only the Senior Citizen Discount shall be applied to charges after the date of application, but not the Low-Income Discount.” UUT Exemption: For more information regarding the Utility Users Tax exemption, contact (909) 820-2661.

PROPOSED RATES SCHEDULE. More information once the proposed rate schedule is established.

Appendix: Prop 218 Notice

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Monthly Fixed Charges. Service charges are the
same every month, regardless of water consumption.

Water service charges vary by meter size. Water
service charges recover fixed costs, like the city’s Concession Agreement with Rialto Water Services, customer service and billing, maintenance of water meters, and facilities used to provide water for fire protection that benefits all City of Rialto customers.

Sewer service charges are set by the number of connections for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings and are the same for all residential sewer customers. Sewer service charges recover the fixed costs associated with the
maintenance and operation of the City’s Sewer Treatment Plant, costs associated with the city’s Concession Agreement with Rialto Water Services, and capital improvement costs.

Volumetric Rates: Residential Customers Residential water rates are billed based on metered water usage and tiers…

Impact on your bill: A typical single-family home uses approximately 11,969 gallons of water, equal to 16 hundred cubic feet, per month. The monthly water bill for this typical home would increase calculation…. Add additional information once the rate study is complete.

WHY ARE YOU RECEIVING THIS NOTICE? This notice is being sent to you by the City of Rialto ("City") and the Rialto Utility Authority ("RUA") pursuant to the California Constitution Article XIIID, which was added to the California Constitution by Proposition 218.

WHAT IS PROPOSITION 218? Proposition 218 is an article of the California Constitution that was passed by California voters in November 1996. It establishes the process by which public agencies can raise fees for public services.

Appendix: Prop 218 Notice

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It was designed to provide greater ratepayer involvement in the entire rate- setting process.

WHAT DOES PROPOSITION 218 REQUIRE OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES? Proposition 218 requires cities to mail a public hearing notice to every property owner about proposed rate changes 45 days prior to holding a public hearing during which the City Council considers whether to adopt the changes. It also establishes a protest process for account holders to follow if they wish to oppose the proposed rates. The City has chosen to send this notice to rate-paying tenants as well.

WHO RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE? Every property owner and rate- paying tenant receives a public hearing notice.

WHAT SERVICES ARE COVERED BY THE RATES? The rates are for the operation and administration of the water and sewer services and programs implemented by the City’s Concession Agreement with Rialto Water Services. More information on services provided by Rialto Water Services is found at: https://rialtowater.com/

ARE WE THE ONLY CITY EXPERIENCING AN INCREASE IN WATER AND SEWER SERVICES? No. Add information about local rate increases of other agencies.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING A PROTEST OF THE RATES? In accordance with Article XIII D, Section 6, of the California Constitution (also known as Proposition 218), you have the right to submit a written protest against the proposed water and sewer rates.

Water and sewer rates are subject to majority protest, which means if a majority of impacted property owners (or renters if they are financially responsible for the bill) submit written protests against the increases described herein, neither the City nor RUA can institute the new rates. Written protests are accepted by the City Clerk by mail to 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376, or in person at the public hearing scheduled for…TBD.

Appendix: Prop 218 Notice

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Protests may not be delivered electronically or verbally. All written protests must, at a minimum, include the following information to be counted:
(a) address or assessor parcel numbers of property subject to the new rates (b) printed name and signature of the protester and whether the protester is a property owner or rate-paying tenant, and
(c) a clear statement protesting the rates proposed in this notice. Written protests by electronic mail (email) or fax will not be accepted.

Only one protest can be filed by an account holder per parcel (or service address) to count as a valid protest vote.

UNDER CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53759, THERE IS A 120-

DAY STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CHALLENGING ANY NEW, INCREASED, OR EXTENDED FEE OR CHARGE. THIS STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS APPLIES TO

THE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES PROPOSED IN THIS NOTICE. IT ALSO APPLIES TO FUTURE CHANGES TO WATER AND SEWER RATES AND CHARGES.

Written protest must be mailed in an envelope or delivered to: City Clerk, 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376 by TBD, at the time of the Public Hearing.

I ___________________________________________________________ oppose the proposed rate increase.

Assessor’s Parcel Number or Address:
______________________________________________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Appendix: Prop 218 Notice

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60 City of Rialto
Legislation Text
File #: WS-23-787, Version: 1, Agenda #:

FOR: Water Subcommittee Meeting [August 29, 2023]
TO: Honorable Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
Toyasha Sebbag, Assistant to the City Manager
Water Subcommittee request for information.
(ACTION)

BACKGROUND
The following items were brought up by the Water Subcommittee for staff to provide additional information.
1) Concession Agreement (CA) status of the Capital Improvement Project list for $41 million. Of the $41 million, $13 million was approved for water infrastructure (ATTACHMENT 1) and $28 million was approved for wastewater infrastructure investments (ATTACHMENT 2). Due to higher-than-anticipated construction costs, some capital improvement projects from the original Facility Improvement Projects (FIP) list were canceled; however, the total allocated cost commitment of $41 million was kept. Each project is detailed in the notes/explanation column.

Staff will discuss projects identified in the original CA list versus projects listed in the current high-priority project list of the 2023 Revenue Analysis. 2) Receive feedback on staff revenue assumptions for the 2023 Revenue Analysis. 3) Soto Resources Potential Funding Opportunities Tracking Worksheet, Revised on the first of every month (ATTACHMENT 3).
4) The San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District received $5.7 million from the Urban Drought Relief Grant Program (ATTACHMENT 4).

RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff feedback on follow-up items.

City of Rialto Printed on 8/25/2023Page 1 of 1
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61 Status of Completion (CD, SCD, FCWA,
Project No. Project Title Constriction, Complete, Canceled, Wl SCADA
W2 Chino Well 1 Nitrate Blending
W3 Booster 3 Imp.

W4 Boosters 4 and 5 Imp.
ws Seismic Imp. At Cedar Reservoir
1 W6 City Wells 1 & 2 Imp.

W7 Water Main and Valve on W.

Baseline
WAY1&2 Meter Replacement
WAY3 Meter Replacement
WAY4 Meter Replacement
WAYS Meter Replacement
WB Service Lines
WC Small Main Replacement
WO Dead End Mains
WE Large Valves
WF Hydrants
WG Studies
WS* City Well 3A Rehabilitation
W9* Booster 1 & 2 Site Security
Wl0* Rialto Well 2 Site Rehab
W12* CIS Software Update
W13* Willow Booster Valve
Replacement
WlS* Riverside Central Water Line
Improvements
W16* City Well 4A and Chino Well 2
Improvements
Total (Water)
§Completed Projects on Original FIP List
Canceled Project on Original FIP List
Completed Projects Not on Original FIP List
FIP Project Status Summary 20220124 Recap.xlsx
Rescoping)
Complete
CD/Canceled
Canceled
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
CD/Canceled
Complete
Complete
Complete
Canceled
Complete
CD
CD
Complete
Complete
Complete
Construction
Construction

WATER FIP PROJECT STATUS
FCWA Cost Estimate/Consultant Billed at CA Cost Estimate Notes/Explanation Completion $1,058,000.00 $1,820,618.00 Project completed.
$309,000.00 $0.00 Project required Nitrate Treatment, not feasible at this time. $373,000.00 $0.00 Project completed thru OR&R, removing from the FIP list adding no Capital costs. $818,000.00 $704,042.72 Project completed.
$423,000.00 $137,806.50 Project completed.
$564,000.00 $1,690,245.70 Project completed for City Well 2. City Well 1 is not operational. $2,419,000.00 $243,355.00 Project completed May 2015.
$181,000.00 $260,454.00 Project completed December 2015. 1600 meters replaced. $95,000.00 $118,934.00 Project completed June 2016. 800 meters replaced. $98,000.00 $146,234.40 Project completed in December 2016. 800 meters replaced. $101,000.00 $300,000.00 Project completed in 2018. 155 large meters replaced, mainly commercial meters. $1,226,000.00 $25,500.00 Project reevaluated and found to be not necessary. $2,795,000.00 $1,262,960.00 Project completed. Downtown alleys. $520,000.00 $198,300.00 Project completed June 2017.
$472,000.00 $203,341.00 Project includes replacement of 4 valves. Project completed December 2016. $895,000.00 $23,500.00 Project eliminated after team consensus between City, RWS & Veolia. $624,000.00 $67,558.00 FCWA costs incurred are for the AMI/AMR study ($SOK) & W3 project ($17,558}. $0.00 $0.00 Project on hold. Looking into funding for final installation of well and treatment equipment.

City reviewed the CD memo that Veolia submitted on July 2016. In December 2016 City and Veolia discussed proposed a $0.00 $0.00 2 phase approach. Phase I is to remove any valuable equipment for site. Phase II on hold until the site is needed in the future.
$0.00 $61,243.00 Project was created to clear the site for Renaissance East Project. Project Completed. $0.00 $413,000.00 Project completed in Summer of 2021.
$0.00 $319,800:00 Replacing 4 - 24" valves at the Willow Booster Station. Project completed. $0.00 $2,982,691.00 Replaced 1,200 LF of old ware Hne and all service laterals and line valves from San Bernardino Ave. to the Metrolink RxR tracks along Riverside Ave.
$0.00 $684,305.00 Replaced damage equipment due to an electrical shortage at city Well 4A and upgrades to water pump at Chino Well 2. $12,971,000.00 $11,663,888.32
(Over)/Under CA $1,307,111.68
1 1/24/2023
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City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Energy, Air
Quality,
Equipment,
Vehicles
California Energy
Commission (CEC) -
CALeVIP Golden State
Priority Project (GSPP)

UPDATED
Fleet charging has to be available to the public 24/7.

Total approved costs may include equipment, installation, planning, engineering, etc. See “Eligible Costs” for full details.

GSPP provides rebates for purchasing and installing eligible direct current (DC) fast chargers capable of at least a 150 kW guaranteed power output at each active connector.

Eligible applicants can qualify for rebates up to $100,000 per connector or up to 50% of their project’s total approved costs, capped at $100,000 per active connector.

Funding is only available for sites located in disadvantaged community (DAC) or low-income community (LIC) census tracts. See Priority Populations Map on website.

Qualified applicants will be awarded funding based on a tiered application selection process that prioritizes shovel-ready projects.

Eligible applicants must:

Be a site owner or their authorized agent
(such as a property manager, EV service
provider or contractor) with a Site
Verification Form submitted at the time of
application.

Be a business, sole proprietorship,
nonprofit organization, or a public or
government entity, that is either based in
California or operates as a California-
based affiliate, or be a California Native
American tribe listed with the Native
American Heritage Commission
At least $19 million in Southern Region Counties for DC fast charger rebates will soon be available for publicly available sites in disadvantaged and low-income communities in Northern and Southern regions of CA.

Tier 1: Final utility design completed AND Issued permit Tier 2: Final utility design completed AND Permit application submitted Tier 3: Documentation submitted for final utility design AND Permit application submitted
To be considered for funding, applicants must show, at a minimum, that they have submitted documentation to their utility service provider for final utility design (which requires applicants to progress beyond initial application steps) AND have applied for a permit with their local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Note that Tier 3 is the minimum requirement to
be eligible for funding.

These steps must be completed prior to the application window closing on November 17. Applicants who are further in the process of utility design and permit issuance will receive priority status for funding.

Applications accepted
within regional
application windows.

Webinar August 10,
2023 10 am-12 pm
Application window will
open September 13,
2023 - November 17,
2023
https://calevip.org/ince
ntive-project/golden-
state-priority-project
858-429-
5205, calevip@energy
center.org
Brian Fauble, CEC,
916-903-4283
[email protected]
No opportunity to
correct any application
errors after the
application window.

Energy, Solar US Environmental
Protection Agency
(EPA) Solar for All
EPA’s Solar for All grant competition, created by the Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), will expand the number of low-income and disadvantaged communities primed for residential solar investment by awarding up to 60 grants to states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities, and eligible nonprofits to create and expand low-income solar programs that provide financing and technical assistance, such as workforce development, to enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and benefit from residential solar. GGRF is a $27 billion program. As part of this program, EPA is launching a $7 billion Solar for All competition. EPA will not fund individual projects under this competition. Solar for All grantees will provide subsidies and other financial assistance to residential rooftop and residential-serving community solar projects in and benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities in addition to project-deployment technical assistance such as workforce development, community outreach, and other project-deployment support (e.g., interconnection technical assistance, siting and permitting support) to help overcome barriers to solar deployment.

Eligible applicants to Solar for All include
states, territories, Tribal governments,
municipalities, and eligible nonprofit
recipients. Coalitions, led by an eligible
lead applicant, are also eligible to apply to
this competition.

T
here will be three award
options for applicants: State and Territory
Programs (Awards for programs that serve
a specific state or territory geography);
American Indian and Alaska Native
Programs (Awards for programs that serve
American Indian and Alaska Native
communities); and Multi-state Programs
(Awards for programs that serve similar
communities that face similar barriers to
residential distributed solar deployment in
multiple states)
Three levels of awards: Small-sized program ($25 million - $100 million); Medium-sized program ($100 million- $250 million) and Large-sized program ($250 million - $400 million)
Anticipate up to 60 awards
Estimated total program funding: $7 billion
No cost sharing or matching requirement
Released: June 28, 2023
Webinar: July 12, 2023 1-
2PM ET
NOI Due: August 14,
2023 at 11:59 PM
(Eastern Time) for
municipalities, and
eligible nonprofit
recipients;
Application Due:

September 26, 2023
Anticipated Notification
of Selection: March
2024
Anticipated Awards:
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=348957
Further information, if
needed, may be
obtained by emailing
[email protected]
Funding Applications with Deadlines
August 9, 2023
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City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Stormwater, Tire
Recycling
CalRecycle Tire-Derived
Aggregate Grant
Program (FY 2023-2024)
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers a program to provide opportunities to divert waste tires from landfill disposal, prevent illegal tire dumping, and promote markets for recycled-content tire products. The Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program (Program) provides assistance for solving a variety of engineering challenges. TDA, which is produced from shredded tires, is lightweight, free- draining, and a less expensive alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates.

Projects generally fall into one of five categories:

Category 1: Mechanically Stabilized TDA (retaining walls).

Category 2: Low Impact Development (storm water mitigation including storm water infiltration galleries).

Category 3: Lightweight fill (slope stabilization, embankment fill, landslide repair, and retaining walls).

Category 4: Vibration mitigation (under rail lines).

Category 5: Landfill application (aggregate replacement projects such as leachate and gas collection systems, drainage layers, leachate injection).

Projects that are currently underway or that have been completed at the same location within the same facility within three years of application are not eligible. Landfill application projects do not include use of shredded waste tires as alternative daily cover or alternative intermediate cover.

Projects must have a combined minimum of 500 tons of TDA with exception of Low Impact Development projects which must use a minimum of 200 tons of TDA.

Eligible applicants include all California
local government entities (including cities,
counties, and cities and counties), special
districts (including transportation districts),
Joint Powers Authorities (JPA) (where all
JPA members are also otherwise eligible
applicants), public school districts, all
California State agencies (including
offices, departments, bureaus, and
boards), University of California campuses,
the California State University campuses,
and California Community Colleges,
Private, for-profit entities. For purposes of
this Program, a “private, for-profit entity”
(PFP) is defined as a business intended to
operate at a profit and return a profit to its
owner(s). The business must be California-
based or domiciled in another state with an
existing operational presence in California
(certain limitations apply; please see
Application Guidelines and Instructions for
complete details). Also eligible include non-
profit organizations, qualifying Tribal
Entities (a Qualifying Tribal Entity is
defined as a tribe, band, nation or other
organized group or community, residing
within the borders of California.

Up to $375,000 per grant award
Total $750,000 available for FY 2023-24
Two cycles of Grants at
this time:

Cycle 21:

Application Due:

August 16, 2023
Secondary Due:

September 13, 2023
Award: October 2023
Grant Term: April 1,
2026
Cycle 22:

Application Due:

December 6, 2023
Secondary Due:

January 10, 2024
Award: February 2024
Grant Term: April 1,
2026
https://calrecycle.ca.g
ov/tires/grants/tda/fy2
02324/
Tire Recycling,
Cleanup and
Enforcement
G
rants, G
rants@calre
c
ycle.ca.gov
Water Supply,
Reliability
NRCS Regional
Conservation
Partnership Program
(RCPP)

UPDATED
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) promotes coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value- added contributions that expand our collective ability to address on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns. NRCS seeks to co- invest with RCPP partners to implement projects that demonstrate innovative solutions to conservation challenges and provide measurable improvements and outcomes tied to the resource concerns they seek to address.

Through RCPP, partners propose projects—using guidance contained in this notice—that generate conservation benefits by addressing specific natural resource objectives in a state/multistate area, or address one or more primary resource concerns within a Critical Conservation Area (CCA).

NRCS and partners design, implement and evaluate RCPP projects on agricultural and non-industrial private forest land.

An agricultural or silvicultural producer
association or other group of producers; A
State or unit of local government; An
Indian Tribe; A farmer cooperative; A
water district, irrigation district, rural water
district or association, or other
organization with specific water delivery
authority to agricultural producers.

Total estimated Funding: $500,000,000
Award Ceiling: $25,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000
Opened: May 19, 2023
Webinar: June 7, 2023
from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Eastern Time
Due: August 18, 2023
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=348189
[email protected]

USDA-NRCS-NHQ-
RCPP-23-
NOFO0001304
August 9, 2023
265
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Flood
Management
California Office of
Emergency Services -
Flood Mitigation
Assistance (FMA) Grant
Program
To reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program and reduce future flood claims. F
MA is prioritizing assistance that benefits
disadvantaged communities.

Subapplicants must have a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by application deadline.
• Project Scoping - Funding to develop mitigation strategies and obtain data to prioritize, select, and develop viable community or individual flood mitigation projects; design work facilitates viable projects for future grant applications.
• Community Flood Mitigation Projects - Proven techniques that integrate cost effective natural floodplain restoration solutions and improvements to NFIP-insured properties that benefits communities with high participation and favorable standing in the NFIP. Eligible activities include: Localized flood control to protect critical facilities; floodwater storage and diversion; floodplain and stream restoration; stormwater management; and wetland restoration/ creation.

Types of projects include: Mitigate severe repetitive loss and repetitive loss properties; Acquisition and demolition or relocation; Structure elevation; Localized flood control; Infrastructure protective measures; Floodwater storage and diversion; Stormwater management; wetland
restoration/creation. Must benefit NFIP insured properties. Projects must be cost-effective using FEMA's Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Toolkit.

Local governments including cities,
townships, counties, special district
governments, and Native American tribal
organizations are considered Sub-
applicants and must apply to their
state/territory.

Must have a FEMA-approved and locally
adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan or a
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
at time of application and time of award;
hazard types of proposed project must be
consistent with the LHMP.

FY 2023: $
$ million for Capability and Capacity Building Projects $ million Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects ($50 million per project cap)
$ million individual flood mitigation projects
Cost Share: Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) and Repetitive Loss (RL) priorities projects: Up to 75 percent of the eligible activity costs; 25% cost share. FEMA may contribute up to 100 percent Federal cost share for insured and SRL properties. FEMA may contribute up to 90 percent Federal cost share for RL insured properties.
• $300,000 per applicant for additional capability and capacity building • $900,000 per applicant for Project scoping
• $50,000 per applicant for all Technical Assistance to states • $100,000 per Applicant for flood hazard mitigation planning with maximums of $50,000 for state flood hazard mitigation planning and $25,000 for local flood hazard mitigation planning.

A maximum of 10% of total Application budget for state management costs and 5% for total Subapplication budget management costs.

Period of Performance: Start - Date of Federal Award; End - 36 months Webinar Series:

Multiple Webinar Dates
starting August 2023.

Posted: June 5, 2023
NOI Due: August 18,
2023
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/building-
resilient-infrastructure-
and-communities-bric-
and-flood-mitigation-
assistance-fma-2023/
To discuss with Cal
OES, please email
[email protected]
to schedule a Scoping
Meeting.

Cal OES Hazard
Mitigation Assistance,
1-916-845-7450
Disaster
Mitigation, Flood,
Drought,
Wildfire, Water
Supply and
Reliability
California Office of
Emergency Services -
Building Resilient
Infrastructure and
Communities (BRIC)
For pre-disaster mitigation activities. Mitigation Projects – cost-effective projects to increase resilience and public safety; reduce injuries and loss of life; and reduce damage and destruction to property, critical services, facilities, and infrastructure; and Management Costs – reimburse for eligible and reasonable indirect costs, direct admin and other admin costs.

Project Types: Drought Mitigation, Hazard mitigation planning; Hazardous fuels reduction; Ignition resistant construction; Defensible space; Post- disaster code enforcement; Soil stabilization; Erosion control; Localized and non-localized flood risk reduction; Structure elevation; Critical facility generators; Dry flood proofing; Mitigation reconstruction; Structural and non- structural retrofitting of existing buildings; Property acquisition. Drought Principal Project Types: Aquifer Storage and Recovery, Low Impact Development Nature Based Solutions/Green Infrastructure, Floodwater diversion and storage. Projects must be cost-effective using FEMA's Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Toolkit. Program priorities: incentivize natural hazard risk reduction, activities that mitigate risk to public infrastructure and disadvantaged communities; incorporate nature-based solutions including those designed to reduce carbon emissions; enhance climate resilience and adaptation; and increase funding to applicants that facilitate the adoption and enforcement of the latest published editions of building codes. BRIC encourages hazard mitigation projects that meet multiple program priorities and prioritizes benefits to disadvantaged communities.

Local governments including cities,
townships, counties, special district
governments, and Native American tribal
organizations are considered Sub-
applicants and must apply to their
state/territory.

Subapplicants must have a FEMA-
approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by
application deadline and time of award;
hazard type of proposed project must be
consistent with LHMP.

Total Available (FY2023): $
State/Territory Allocation: $
Tribal Set-Aside: $
National Competition: $; $50M maximum per applicant
Cost Share: 25%
For small, impoverished communities, may be eligible for a reduced cost share to 10%.
5% of plan/project budget for subapplicant management costs to manage plan/project activity; and 10% of project budget for grant administration and subgrant activities, but must be submitted in a separate Subapplication.

Pre-award costs for developing the application are allowed.

Period of Performance: 36 months from award.

FEMA won't approve a project under BRIC if the project is more appropriately funded under another funding program (i.e., USBR, USFWS, etc.). Consult with other programs to make sure FEMA is the most appropriate funding authority before applying.

Webinar Series:

Multiple Webinar Dates
starting August 2023.

Posted: June 5, 2023
NOI Due: August 18,
2023
Due: Continuous
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/building-
resilient-infrastructure-
and-communities-bric-
and-flood-mitigation-
assistance-fma-2023/
To discuss with Cal
OES, please email
[email protected]
to schedule a Scoping
Meeting.

Cal OES Hazard
Mitigation Assistance,
1-916-845-7450
August 9, 2023
366
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Energy, Air
Quality,
Equipment,
Vehicles
California Energy
Commission (CEC) and
Implemented by
CALSTART - EnergIIZE
EV Jump Start Funding
Lane
EnergIIZE provides incentives for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure equipment for medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles operated and domiciled in California. Covers:
•Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
•DC Fast-Charge EVSE
•Charge Management Software
•Switchgears
•Electrical Panel Upgrades
•Wiring and Conduit
•Meters
Commercial fleet users that meet the
criteria below are eligible for MD/HD
infrastructure incentives through the EV
Jump Start funding lane:

Small business as recognized by the
California State Legislative Code, Section
14837; Certified Minority Business
Enterprise, Woman Owned Small
Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business,
or LGBT-Owned Small Business; Transit
agencies located in or that have at least
50% of fleet operations in a designated
Disadvantaged Community (according to
CalEnviroScreen 4.0); School Districts in a
designated Disadvantaged Community
(according to CalEnviroScreen 4.0); Low-
Income Community (as defined by AB
1550); Tribal entity; Non-profit
organizations
Competitive awards cover up to 75% of eligible equipment and software costs with $750,000 project cap
Applications Open: 9:00
a.m. PT on July 19, 2023
to 5:00 PT on August
18, 2023;
2022 workshop recorded
here:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?reload=9&v=0oaJo
1AQDkU&feature=youtu.b
e
and here:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?reload=9&v=0oaJo
1AQDkU&feature=youtu.b
e
EnergIIZE.org 1 (877) 367-4493
infrastructure@calstar
t.org
Transportation,
Climate Change,
Stormwater,
Water Quality,
Flood
Department of
Transportation (DOT)
Promoting Resilient
Operations for
Transformative,
Efficient, and Cost-
Saving Transportation
(PROTECT) Program
This program funds projects that address the climate crisis by improving the resilience of the surface transportation system, including highways, public transportation, ports, and intercity passenger rail. They should support the continued operation or rapid recovery of crucial local, regional, or national surface transportation facilities. Furthermore, selected projects should utilize innovative and collaborative approaches to risk reduction, including the use of natural infrastructure, which is explicitly eligible under the program. Also called nature-based solutions, these strategies include conservation, restoration, or construction of riparian and streambed treatments, marshes, wetlands, native vegetation, stormwater bioswales, breakwaters, reefs, dunes, and shade trees. They reduce flood risks, erosion, wave damage, and heat impacts while also creating habitat, filtering pollutants, and providing recreational benefits. The PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program aims to reduce damage and disruption to the transportation system, improve the safety of the traveling public, and improve equity by addressing the needs of disadvantaged populations that are often the most vulnerable to hazards. FHWA will seek to award projects to communities that demonstrate a strong need for the funding; the program includes set asides for rural communities and Indian Tribes.

State Governments; Local Governments;
Federally Recognized Tribes and Affiliated
Groups; Planning and Project
Organizations; US Territories
Total Funds Available: $848M
Minimum Award: $100,000
Only 40% of award funds can be used for construction of new capacity.

Posted: April 21, 2023
Submit Questions by:

July 7, 2023
Applications Due:

August 18, 2023
Webinar posted at:
https://www.fhwa.dot.g
ov/environment/protect/
discretionary/
PROTECT Program
Website
Robert S Miller
Agreement Specialist
at
PROTECTdiscretionar
[email protected]
August 9, 2023
467
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Climate
Resilience
US Department of
Commerce - NOAA
Climate Resilience
Regional Challenge

UPDATED
The NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge will support collaborative approaches to achieving resilience in coastal regions with an emphasis on risk reduction, regional collaboration, equity, and building enduring capacity.

The Challenge is a $575 million competition with a Letter of Intent phase and two exclusive funding tracks designed to meet the needs of coastal communities wherever they are in the resilience and adaptation process.

Regional Collaborative Building and Strategy Development (Track One) will fund activities to 1) build and expand regional collaboratives; 2) engage and partner with marginalized, underserved, and underrepresented communities; 3) assess risk and vulnerability; 4) plan resilience strategies and adaptation actions; and 5) build community and workforce capacity for climate adaptation efforts.

Implementation of Resilience and Adaptation Actions (Track Two) supports activities such as 1) acquiring vulnerable land; 2) building natural infrastructure; 3) hybrid green (natural) and gray (structural) construction activities; 4) strengthening or protecting public access to coastal natural resources; 5) building the region’s capacity for ongoing actions that increase resilience; 6) planning and preparing for community-led relocation; and 7) updating state and local codes and policies.

Eligible entities include coastal states or
territories, counties, cities, or other political
subdivisions of a coastal state, including
special purpose units of a coastal state or
local government engaged in economic or
infrastructure development activities; the
District of Columbia; institutions of higher
education; and public or private non-profit
organizations or associations, including
those acting in cooperation with officials of
a political subdivision of a coastal state,
regional councils of government, and
regional planning councils. Tribes (tribal
governments) and tribal organizations are
eligible. Institutions of higher education (as
defined in subsection [a] of section 101 of
the Higher Education Act of 1965 [20 USC.
1001(a)]) are eligible.

Total Estimated Funding: $575,000,000
Track One - Regional collaborative building and strategy development:
$500,000 to $2M awards ($1M typical award) with total funding of $25M Track Two - Implementation of resilience and adaptation actions: $15M to $75M with most awards being between $25M and $50M and total funding of $550M, anticipate 15 applicants to be spent over 5 years.

No cost sharing or matching requirement
Opened: June 20, 2023
Webinars:

Tuesday, June 27, 1 to 2
p.m. Eastern Time
Tuesday, July 11, 3 to 4
p.m. Eastern Time
Wednesday, July 12, 7
to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Applicant Virtual
Strategic Working
Session: August 7, 2023
Letter of Intent Due:

August 21, 2023, 11:59
Eastern
Full Application Due:

February 13, 2024
Awards: On or after
October 1, 2024
https://coast.noaa.gov
/funding/ira/resilience-
challenge/

NOAA-NOS-OCM-
2023-2008068
OCM Grants
Coordinator:
resiliencechallenge@n
oaa.gov
Placement of sand on
beaches and
construction of
shoreline stabilization
structures are
generally not eligible
Disaster
Prevention &
Relief,
Environment &
Water
Strategic Growth
Council - Community
Resilience Centers
Round 1

IMPLEMENTATION
Grant (FY 22-23)
The Community Resilience Centers Program (CRC) funds planning, development, construction, and upgrades of local facilities to serve as Community Resilience Centers, providing shelter and resources during climate and other emergencies. The program will also fund ongoing year- round community services and programs that build overall community resilience.

CRC Implementation Grants are intended to fund new construction and upgrades of neighborhood-scale facilities as Community Resilience Centers, bridging physical and social infrastructure investments to build climate and community resilience. Implementation Grant activities include pre- development, community engagement, construction, services and programs, and evaluation. CRC Planning Grants and Project Development Grants support planning and pre-development activities to prepare for future implementation funding opportunities(see separate Grants Portal entries). - CRC Facility Construction and Retrofits: Activities related to direct construction, retrofits, and other upgrades to the CRC Facility itself - Campus Amenities: Activities related to construction or improvements to amenities located at the CRC Facility that strengthen the local community’s resilience to climate and other disasters
-Community Resilience Services and Programs: Services and programs that operate out of the CRC Facility that build community resilience and encourage year-round use of the CRC Facility
Each application must include a Collaborative Stakeholder Structure (CSS) that includes organizations and residents involved in developing and implementing the grant (Lead Applicant & Co-Applicants & residents and community-nominated members such as CBOs that are not Co-Applicants.) Business Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
Eligible Applicants include but are not
limited to community-based organizations,
local governments, nonprofit
organizations, philanthropic organizations
and foundations, faith-based
organizations, coalitions, community
development finance institutions,
community development corporations, joint
powers authorities, councils of
governments, and California Native
American Tribes (see Section 6.2 Eligible
Applicant Types of the CRC R1
Guidelines).

Eligible Geographies:

Implementation Grant Applicants are
required to define a Project Area that must
encompass the CRC Facility, Campus
Amenities connected to the CRC Facility,
and community resilience services and
programs based out of the CRC Facility
(see Section 6.5 Project Area of the
Guidelines for more information on project
area requirements).

Total Estimated Funding: $84,000,000
Minimum Award: $1,000,000
Maximum Award: $10,000,000
Applicant Cost Share: 0% required
Period of Performance: 5 years
Opened: May 26, 2023
Interested applicants
must complete an
Implementation Grant
Pre-Proposal no later
than 11:59:59 p.m. PST
on Friday, August 25,
2023.

Team will provide
feedback within 2-4
weeks. Submissions
received past Friday,
August 4, 2023, may not
receive feedback before
the full application
deadline.

Submit an Intent to
Apply Survey ASAP;
form closes on
September 5, 2023.

Applications Due:

September 5, 2023
Selections: Winter
2023/2024
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/community-
resilience-centers-
round-1-
implementation-grant-
fy-22-23/
Jessica Cervantes,
[email protected]
August 9, 2023
568
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Air Quality,
Vehicles
California Air
Resources Board -
Hybrid and Zero-
Emission Truck and
Bus Voucher Incentive
Project (HVIP)
Launched by the California Air Resources Board in 2009, HVIP is the earliest model in the US to demonstrate the function, flexibility, and effectiveness of first-come first-served incentives that reduce the incremental cost of commercial vehicles. HVIP is administered by CALSTART, a national clean transportation nonprofit consortium, on behalf of CARB.

Hybrid and Zero Emission Transit, School Bus, Drayage Truck Program.

A purchase order or other sales agreement that was eligible at the time of the initial opening will remain eligible throughout the program year and the pause does not affect this eligibility.

Individual owner-operators, small
businesses, corporate leaders, school
districts, and municipal fleets are all
eligible. The vehicle must be a
commercial, non-profit agency, or public
fleet vehicle.

A valid signed Purchase Order (or other
binding Agreement, Contract, Buyer’s
Order, or action/resolution by a
government entity’s governing body) is
required at the time a voucher request is
made.

Total Estimated Funding: $587,700,000.

FY22-23 Funding: $265,000,000 for standard HVIP vouchers. $70 million set aside for zero-emission transit bus incentives, $117 million for public school bus set aside, $157 million for zero-emission drayage truck incentives, and $35 million for innovative Small e-Fleets (small trucking fleets).

Funding Amount: Base vehicle price breaks from $20,000 to $240,000, depending on the vehicle purchased.
30-Vehicle Cap, but in instances where a public government entity has a binding sales agreement in place for more than 30 vehicles, that agreement can be used in two different calendar years (to obtain vouchers for 30 vehicles in the first calendar year and up to 30 more in the second calendar year). However, reserving vouchers in year one does not guarantee vouchers in year two; vouchers are first-come, first- served as funds are available.

Voucher submissions that have been submitted beyond the available funds will be placed on a contingency list, which is to be funded in the case of cancellations.

Updated: June 12, 2023
Application Deadline:

August 29, 2023, 5:00
pm
Awards: September 27,
2023
Period of Performance:

April 1, 2024
https://californiahvip.or
g/
https://californiahvip.or
g/wp-
content/uploads/2021/
04/HVIP-FY20-21-
Implementation-
Manual-FINAL-
210429.pdf
Matthew Williams, 1-
279-208-7939,
matthew.williams@arb
.ca.gov
Climate
Resilience
Governor's Office of
Planning and Research
(OPR) - ICARP Regional
Resilience Planning
and Implementation
Grant Program (RRGP)
Program supports regional projects and plans that improve regional climate resilience and reduce risks from climate impacts, including wildfire, sea level rise, drought, flood, increasing temperatures, and extreme heat events.

Focus on communities most vulnerable to climate change impacts.

Each lead applicant should have at least one co-applicant that shares in the grant funding. All public entities applying for projects targeted at benefitting vulnerable communities should partner with at least one Community-Based- Organization.

Project must be eligible, have a regional focus, consider vulnerable communities, and align with RRGP Goals. Stronger proposals will also be consistent with at least one climate-related state
plan, address at least two climate risks, and offer multiple co-benefits.

Planning projects: Amending, updating, integrating, aligning, or preparing one or more state-required, regional, or local planning documents to address climate risk. Environmental studies, plans, or documents normally required for project development under CEQA/NEPA are ineligible.

Implementing projects: regional forest restoration, building and infrastructure retrofits to address wildfire risk, emergency communication frameworks, sea level rise adaptation, water efficiency and conservation, diversifying water supplies (e.g., stormwater re-capture, water recycling and reuse, groundwater recharge projects, cost effective desalination), flood plain management, green stormwater infrastructure projects, urban greening, landslide adaptation, restoring native ecosystems and/or employing nature-based solutions, energy system resilience such as implementing energy storage solutions, a microgrid or other distributed energy resources, hardening or undergrounding grid infrastructure.

To apply for the grant, eligible applicants
should form regional partnerships that
involve two or more jurisdictions working
together to address their region’s shared
climate risks. The organization types that
are eligible to partner and apply are: •
California Native American tribes • Public
entities • Community-Based Organizations
(CBOs) • Academic Institutions
Over multiple funding rounds, the RRGP will invest $125 million in planning and implementing projects that advance climate resilience and respond to the greatest climate risks in their regions.

Round 1: $12,500,000 for Planning Grants and $8,800,000 for Implementation Grants
Round 2: Anticipated for Implementation only
Anticipate 10-20 Awards
The expected grant agreement start date is January 2024 Project completion: January 2025-June 2026, depending on project term.

No match funding is required.

Planning Awards: $150,000 - $650,000
Implementation Awards: $650,000 - $3,000,000
Administers funds competitively AND through funding set asides.

The RRGP plans to allocate a minimum of 51% of grant funds to projects that directly benefit disadvantaged communities.

At least 10% of the funds will be dedicated to supporting California Native American tribes.

RRGP intends to fund at least 1 project from each of the nine geographic regions defined by the California Climate Adaptation Strategy.

Specific to Planning grants, the RRGP intends to support two projects to establish tribal and rural regional partnerships.

Project lengths: 12- to 30-month period
Workshop Dates:

Various June 20 to July
28, 2023
Need to complete the
Intent to Apply Survey
to access application
Released: June 13, 2023
Applications Due:

August 29, 2023, 5 pm
PST
Awards: November 2023
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/integrated-
climate-adaptation-
and-resiliency-
programs-regional-
resilience-planning-
and-implementation-
grant-program/
(916) 720-4439
[email protected]
ov
RRGP staff will also
host office hours to
meet one-on-one with
applicants to discuss
application questions
throughout the
application period.

Dolores Barajas, 1-
916-720-4439,
dolores.barajas@opr.
ca.gov
August 9, 2023
669
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Disaster
Prevention &
Relief
Strategic Growth
Council - Community
Resilience Centers
Round 1 PLANNING
Grant (FY 22-23)
CRC funds planning & development of local facilities to serve as CRCs, providing shelter and resources during climate and other emergencies. The program will also fund ongoing year-round community services and programs that build overall community resilience.

CRC Planning Grants are intended to help communities in initial stages of CRC project development by funding planning and pre-development, community engagement and coordination, site preparation, and other activities necessary to prepare for future CRC rounds of funding and other related funding opportunities. CRC Project Development Grants and Implementation Grants support pre-development and implementation activities to prepare for future implementation funding opportunities (see separate Grants Portal entries).

Eligible planning activities include:
-Preparing Applicants to apply to a CRC Implementation Grant or other similar grant Identifying and preparing project sites for future development into Community Resilience Centers
-Completing fiscal analyses and studies
-Building capacity both internally, among staff and departments, as well as externally, among stakeholders
-Evaluating, updating, and streamlining various policies and codes currently enforced by the Planning Dept. and other local depts.
-Preparing or updating local jurisdictional plans
-Designing or enhancing community engagement that results in innovative and meaningful programs and practices built upon the input and expertise of local public agency staff, community-based organizations, workforce development boards, and overburdened individuals and groups.

Each application must include a Collaborative Stakeholder Structure (CSS) that includes organizations and residents involved in developing and implementing the grant (Lead Applicant & Co-Applicants & residents and community-nominated members such as CBOs that are not Co-Applicants.) Business Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
Eligible Applicants include but are not
limited to community-based organizations,
local governments, nonprofit
organizations, philanthropic organizations
and foundations, faith-based
organizations, coalitions, community
development finance institutions,
community development corporations, joint
powers authorities, councils of
governments, and California Native
American Tribes (see Section 6.2 Eligible
Applicant Types of the CRC R1
Guidelines).

Eligible Geographies:

Implementation Grant Applicants are
required to define a Project Area that must
encompass the CRC Facility, Campus
Amenities connected to the CRC Facility,
and community resilience services and
programs based out of the CRC Facility
(see Section 6.5 Project Area of the
Guidelines for more information on project
area requirements).

Total Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Minimum Award: $100,000
Maximum Award: $500,000
Applicant Cost Share: 0% required
Period of Performance: 2 years
Opened: May 26, 2023
Submit an Intent to
Apply Survey ASAP;
form closes on
September 5, 2023
Applications Due:

September 5, 2023
Selections: Winter
2023/2024
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/community-
resilience-centers-
round-1-project-
development-grant-fy-
22-23/
Jessica Cervantes,
[email protected]
Disaster
Prevention &
Relief
Strategic Growth
Council - Community
Resilience Centers
Round 1 PROJECT
DEVELOPMENT Grant
(FY 22-23)
CRC funds planning & development of local facilities to serve as Community Resilience Centers, providing shelter and resources during climate and other emergencies. The program will also fund ongoing year-round community services and programs that build overall community resilience.

CRC PD Grants are intended to bridge support for communities developing shovel-ready projects. Project Development Grants will fund pre- development and basic infrastructure activities that advance community- serving facilities’ capability to serve as a future Community Resilience Center and prepare grantees for future CRC rounds of funding and other related funding opportunities. Project Development Grants will prioritize applicants from Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities, Tribal Communities, and Rural Communities. CRC Planning Grants and Implementation Grants support planning and implementation activities to prepare for future implementation funding opportunities.

Eligible activities include:
-General pre-development phase activities Pre-development, construction, and development of long-term operations and maintenance plans -Basic infrastructure pre-development, construction, and planning for infrastructure to develop, protect, and access evacuation routes. -Local project planning activities that prepare community-prioritized project sites for development and future activation as CRCs
-Support costs to build and sustain local capacity of Project leads and Partners Designing or enhancing community engagement that results in innovative and meaningful programs and practices built upon the input and expertise of local public agency staff, community-based organizations, workforce development boards, and overburdened individuals and groups Each application must include a Collaborative Stakeholder Structure (CSS) that includes organizations and residents involved in developing and implementing the grant (Lead Applicant & Co-Applicants & residents and community-nominated members such as CBOs that are not Co-Applicants.) Business Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
Eligible Applicants include but are not
limited to community-based organizations,
local governments, nonprofit
organizations, philanthropic organizations
and foundations, faith-based
organizations, coalitions, community
development finance institutions,
community development corporations, joint
powers authorities, councils of
governments, and California Native
American Tribes (see Section 6.2 Eligible
Applicant Types of the CRC R1
Guidelines).

Eligible Geographies:

Implementation Grant Applicants are
required to define a Project Area that must
encompass the CRC Facility, Campus
Amenities connected to the CRC Facility,
and community resilience services and
programs based out of the CRC Facility
(see Section 6.5 Project Area of the
Guidelines for more information on project
area requirements).

Total Estimated Funding: $9,600,000
Minimum Award: $500,000
Maximum Award: $5,000,000
Applicant Cost Share: 0% required
Period of Performance: 2 years
Opened: May 26, 2023
Submit an Intent to
Apply Survey ASAP;
form closes on
September 5, 2023
Applications Due:

September 5, 2023
Selections: Winter
2023/2024
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/community-
resilience-centers-
round-1-project-
development-grant-fy-
22-23/
Jessica Cervantes,
[email protected]
August 9, 2023
770
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Climate California Strategic
Growth Council (SGC) -
Round 2 of the
Regional Climate
Collaboratives Program
(RCC) Round 2

UPDATED
This new capacity building grant program funds community-rooted and cross- sectoral partners to develop the processes, plans, and projects that will drive and sustain climate action. The goal of the program is to strengthen local coordination, leadership, knowledge, skills, and expertise with a particular focus on increasing access to funding resources for project planning and implementation within under-resourced communities. Capacity building activities include:
» Conduct outreach and build awareness of competitive grant programs » Convene stakeholders to discuss community needs regarding potential climate change mitigation and adaptation projects
» Develop community and project plans, demonstrating local needs and identifying multiple-benefit projects for implementation » Support the development of partnerships between stakeholders and potential public and private funding sources
» Provide policy, program, and technical advice to stakeholders and align multi-benefit projects with potential funding resources » Serve as an intermediary between community stakeholders and technical assistance programs within relevant agencies and coordinate scientific and technical support from outside experts
» Coordinate and implement assistance and training to stakeholders in grant application development, project management, implementation, and monitoring
» Assist in the development of local job training and anti-displacement programs and policies
Multiple partners will form a collaborative
and submit a single application based on a
shared vision.

Eligible applicants for RCC include, but are
not limited to, the following:

California Native American Tribes
Community-based organizations
Foundations
Joint-powers authorities
Local governments
Nonprofit organizations
Small businesses
Other organizations with a history of
community-based outreach and technical
assistance.

RCC was significantly oversubscribed in Round 1, leaving many great projects unawarded (Round 1: $8.35 million available for grant awards) Round 2: $8.5 million available for Round 2 awards and anticipates funding 6 Collaboratives.

Anticipate 4 total awards, the top 2 scoring applications from each funding track.

Two funding tracks: 1. Small Grants: $500,000-$999,999 2. Large Grants: $1,000,000-$1,750,000
The program includes a two-step application process. Both steps are required.

1. Pre-Proposal: Applicants must submit a Pre-Proposal by September 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM PT. Submitting a Pre-Proposal is required to move forward to the Full Proposal phase. (This can be seen as the intent to apply).

2. Full Proposal: Applicants must submit a Full Proposal by December 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM PT. Building off the Pre-Proposal, the Full Proposal requires more detail and final versions of the budget and workplan.

Applicants can modify their project between the Pre-Proposal and Full Proposal.

Period of Performance: 36 Months
Cost Share: 0%
Released: July 6, 2023
Application workshops:

July 13-26, 2023
Pre-proposals due:

September 6, 2023
Full application due:

December 6, 2023
Awards announced:

February 2024
https://sgc.ca.gov/pro
grams/cace/resources
/rcc/
Ena Lupine
[email protected]
ov
1-916-322-2318,
[email protected]
Energy CA Energy Commission
- GFO-22-308 –
Decarbonizing Heating,
Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning Systems
in Large Buildings
NEW
The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that develop decarbonization solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in large commercial buildings with an emphasis on technology advancements, energy efficiency, replicability, and use of ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. Space heating needs in large buildings have historically been met using fossil fuels and combustion-based equipment to generate hydronic hot water. This equipment is generally inexpensive (boilers cost ~$12–$30 per thousand Btu per hour (MBH)), has high turndown or ability to operate efficiently when heating needs are low, and uses an available, reliable resource for fuel.

However, combustion of fossil fuels emits criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Fossil gas combustion in commercial buildings is primarily used for space heating, water heating, and cooking, producing nearly 12 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2018.

As California transitions to electrifying space heating sys -t
ems, heat pumps
and heat recovery chillers offer a viable option for traditional airside HVAC applications. However, heat pumps for large commercial buildings have challenges, such as higher first costs compared to fossil gas systems, lower operating efficiency at higher supply temperatures, and limitations operating at low ambient temperatures.

Business Individual Nonprofit Public
Agency Tribal Government
This solicitation is open to all public and
private entities with the exception of local
publicly-owned electric utilities. In
accordance with CPUC Decision 12-05-
037, funds administered by the CEC may
not be used for any purposes associated
with local publicly-owned electric utility
activities.

Total estimated available funding: $20,000,000
Applicant Cost Share: 20% (Match funding in the amount of 20 percent of the EPIC funds is required.)
Period of Performance: Until Funds Expire
Opened: June 21, 2023
Application Deadline:

September 15, 2023
Expected Award
Announcement:

November 15, 2023
https://www.grants.ca
.gov/grants/gfo-22-
308-decarbonizing-
heating-ventilation-
and-air-conditioning-
systems-in-large-
buildings/
Eilene Cary, 1-916-
776-0739,
[email protected]
a.gov
August 9, 2023
871
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Climate, Drought,
Flood, Wildfire
California Resilience
Challenge (CRC) for
Planning Projects
NEW
Program provides grants in support of climate resilience planning projects, with a preference for projects that will lead to implementation of resiliency infrastructure. Eligible projects will consist of planning projects that are targeted at improving local or regional resilience to one or more of the following four climate challenges, and water and air quality impacts of the foregoing: • Drought, • Flooding, including from sea level rise, • Extreme heat and increasing frequency of hot days, • Wildfire. Eligible activities include: Feasibility studies; Public consultation, planning, and economic analysis; Funding/financing analysis; Conceptual drawings and design; Data and geospatial analysis.

The following activities are NOT eligible for CRC grants: Projects not related to climate resilience planning; Projects that do not improve local resilience against at least one of the four noted climate challenges; Projects that may inadvertently cause maladaptation or increase GHG emissions; Engineering plans and design specification work; Construction projects or capital costs.
• California-based NGOs advocating for
under-resourced communities. NGOs are
encouraged to partner with a local CA
public entity.
• Local CA public entities applying for
projects targeted at benefitting under-
resourced communities in their
constituencies must partner with
community-based organizations. Such
public entities may include:
• CA incorporated cities, • CA counties, •
Local agencies and districts at the county
level, • Joint Powers Authorities
• Special Districts such as, but not limited
to, Geologic Hazard and Abatement
Districts, Community Facilities Districts,
Utility Districts and others
• CA Tribes
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
• Councils of Governments
Total Estimated Funding $1,000,000
No cost share required.

Project overhead expenditures must not exceed 20% of grant expenditures.

CRC expects grants to be issued in quantities between $100,000 and $200,000, but reserves the right to make smaller or greater grants.

Selected proposals will be for specific planning projects that will commence on or before July 31, 2024 and are to be completed by July 31, 2026.

Proposals must include a one sentence project summary and a 500-word max project description. For the remaining requirements we ask the applicants use their best judgment to provide the necessary amount of information for the project.

RFP opened: August 1,
2023

RFP closes: September
29, 2023
Awards Announced:

Winter 23-24
https://resilientcal.org/
Habitat US Fish and Wildlife
Service - Partners for
Fish and Wildlife FY
2023
Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative and grant agreements to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources.

To receive funding, PFW projects must be implemented on private lands, with the exception for efforts that support projects on private lands. IN GENERAL, the term private lands is any property not state or federally owned. Private lands include, but are not limited to; tribal, Hawaiian homeland, city, municipality, non-governmental, and private fee-title properties.

City or township governments, Individuals,
Nonprofits, Independent school districts,
tribal governments (Federally recognized),
Special district governments, Public
housing authorities/Indian housing
authorities, Unrestricted (i.e., open to any
type of entity above), Private institutions of
higher education, County governments,
Native American tribal organizations, State
governments, Public and State controlled
institutions of higher education, For profit
organizations other than small businesses,
Small businesses
Estimated Total Program Funding: $15,000,000
Amount: Up to $750,000
Cost sharing is not required, although we strive to achieve a minimum 1:1 cost share
Opened: September 22,
2022
To be considered for
funding in FY23,
applications are due by
June 30, 2023
Deadline: September
30, 2023
Expected Awards:

October 2023
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=343732
F23AS00030
Andreas Moshogianis
571-305-3817
andreas_moshogianis
@fws.gov
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
US Bureau of
Reclamation - Water
Conservation Field
Services Program,
Region 8: Lower
Colorado River Region,
Financial Assistance
for Fiscal Year 2023-
2024
Pre-project activities such as planning and design to support water conservation and water efficiency programs. The four categories of pre- project activities: 1) Water Management and Conservation Planning, such water management and/or conservation plans; 2) System Optimization Reviews to assess potential for water management improvements and identify a plan of action; 3) Designing water management improvements, such as pipelines, canal linings, water measurement structures, SCADA system implementation, water storage ponds, or other water management improvement projects; and 4) Demonstrating Conservation Project Technologies, including installation or application of innovative technologies in a new way or in a new setting not previously used locally, and 5) Technical Assistance. Projects need to be completed within 2 years.

Not eligible: planning studies, appraisal investigations, feasibility studies, special studies, drought contingency plans, Basin Studies, or studies authorized under the Title XVI Water Recycling and Reuse Program, on-the- ground construction activities, and O&M projects.

States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts,
water districts, or other organizations with
water or power delivery authority located in
the Lower Colorado Region.

FY 2023 budget request includes $1,659,000 for the WCFSP within the LCB.

Reclamation will determine the final amount of funding available for award under this NOFO once final FY 2023 appropriations have been made.

Applications submitted under this NOFO may also be considered for additional funding should it become available in FY 2023 or thereafter.

Up to $100,000 for a project (maximum per entity per award year) to be completed within two years from project start date.
50% cost-share; Project pre-award costs that have been incurred prior to award may be submitted for reimbursable and cost-share.

Projects should be completed within two years of award.

Reclamation will accept proposals on a continuous basis for this NOFO; therefore, it is not possible to establish a fixed award date.

Agreements will be awarded to applicants that successfully pass all pre- award reviews and clearances usually within three months.

The tentative selection and announcement timeframe will be 60 days after each closing period.

FOA Released:

September 19, 2022
Confirm eligibility
through Regional Office
before applying.

Applications accepted,
evaluated, and selected
on a rolling-basis until
submission deadlines.
2nd Due Date: June 1,
2023 for FY 2023
Proposals
Due Date: October 13,
2023 for FY 2024
Proposals
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=343652
RS23AS00000
Ken Isakson
[email protected]
702-293-8537
August 9, 2023
972
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Reliability US Bureau of
Reclamation - Basin
Study Program -
WaterSMART Applied
Science Grant Funds
WaterSMART Applied Science Grant funds support eligible non-federal projects to develop hydrologic information and water management tools and improve modeling and forecasting capabilities to increase water supply reliability as well as improving decision making for nature-based solution.

Nature-based solutions are sustainable environmental management and practices that weave natural features or processes into the built environment to promote adaptation and resilience. Results from these projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, improve water management, and support nature-based solutions. Project results must be readily applicable by managers—resulting in tools and information that can be used to support:
water supply reliability, water delivery management, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, support for nature-based solutions and other water management objectives.

Project must be based on known and available technologies and may not include development of new or novel methods or technologies.

Eligible project types: modeling, forecasting, data, and nature-based decision tools.

Applicants eligible to receive an award
under the Applied Science Grants Funding
Opportunity Announcements include:

Category A: States, Indian tribes, irrigation
districts, water districts, or other
organizations with water or power delivery
authority. These applicants must be
located in one of the following states or
territories: Alaska, Arizona, California,
Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas,
Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico,
North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South
Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the
Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin
Islands.

Category B: Universities, nonprofit
research institutions, federally-funded
research and development centers, and
non-profit entities (including 501[c][3]
organizations) and others not identified as
ineligible below.

Up to $400,000 per agreement for a project that can be completed in 2 years.

Total funding of $4-5M expected with 10-15 projects, depending on appropriations.

A non-Federal cost share of 25 or 50 percent depending on the type of project. Applied Science Grants with primarily ecological benefits may be eligible for up to 75 percent Federal cost-share contribution.

Posted: June 29, 2023
Webinar: Wednesday
July 26, 2023 (1PM MDT)
Full Application Due:

October 17, 2023
Anticipated Award Date:

April 1, 2024
Anticipated Project
Completion: September
30, 2026
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=349002
R23AS00446
Ms. Avra Morgan at
303-445-2906,
[email protected].

Wildfire, Disaster
Preparedness
US Department of
Agriculture and US
Forest Service -
Community Wildfire
Defense Grant (CWDG)
2023 West
NEW
The purpose of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant is to assist at-risk local communities and Indian Tribes with planning and mitigating against the risk created by wildfire.

The Act prioritizes at-risk communities in an area identified as having high or very high wildfire hazard potential, are low-income, and/or have been impacted by a severe disaster.

The CWDG helps communities in the wildland urban interface (WUI) implement the three goals of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (Cohesive Strategy):

Restore and Maintain Landscapes: Landscapes across all jurisdictions are resilient to fire-related disturbances, in accordance with management objectives.

Create Fire Adapted Communities: Human populations and infrastructure can withstand a wildfire without loss of life and property.

Improve Wildfire Response: All jurisdictions participate in making and implementing safe, effective, efficient risk-based wildfire management decisions.
2 primary project types for which the grant provides funding: 1) Development and revision of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP); and 2) Implementation of projects described in a CWPP that is less than ten years old.

This is for projects that will be carried out
within the footprint of the Western States
and Territories
City or township governments
Nonprofits
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of
higher education
State governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other
than Federally recognized tribal
governments)
Native American tribal governments
(Federally recognized)
Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000,000 (estimated annually for the next 5 years).

Award Ceiling: $10,000,000
Up to $250,000 to create and update community wildfire protection plans or conduct outreach and education.

Up to $10 million for associated infrastructure and resilience projects.

Period of Performance: Within 5 years of the award obligation.

Required Cost Share: 10% for Plan Development/Update
Required Cost Share: 25% for Implementation
Cost share reduced for underserved communities.

If a recipient proposes a waiver of the Buy America preference, they must identify the items for which a waiver will be sought in the application.

Applicants should not proceed with the expectation that waivers will be granted.

Priority will be given to project proposals that:
• Are located in an area identified as having a high or very high wildfire hazard potential;
• Benefit a low-income community; or
• Are located in a community impacted by a severe disaster within the previous 10 years.

Posted: July 31, 2023
Webinars:

August 4, August 9,
August 10, August 15,
2023
Closes: October 31,
2023
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=349612
USDA-FS-2022-

CWDG-CWSF
For questions
regarding applications,
please contact Sheila
Walker,
[email protected]
August 9, 2023
1073
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Climate, Air
Quality, Pollution
Reduction,
Energy
US Environmental
Protection Agency -
Climate Pollution
Reduction Grants
(CPRG)
(Implementation) -

COMING SOON

UPDATED
This is second phase of a two-phase grant program. First phase was to develop planning grants. Second phase will provide competitive implementation grants to states, territories, tribes, air pollution control agencies, and local governments to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution. Section 60114 of the Inflation Reduction Act provides an investment of $5 billion (incl. $4.6B for this phase) to support efforts by states, territories, municipalities, tribes, and groups thereof to develop and implement strong, local greenhouse gas reduction strategies.

Applicants will need to meet the March 1, 2024 priority climate action plan due date.

EPA expects to hold two competitions for
CPRG implementation grants – a general
competition and a competition only for
tribes and territories. These competitions
will be open to entities that receive
planning grants to develop Priority Climate
Action Plans under phase 1 of the CPRG
program, and they will be open to entities
that did not directly receive a planning
grant but that apply for funds to implement
measures included in an applicable PCAP.

For example, collaborating partners who
developed joint plans or regionally based
plans would be eligible to apply for
implementation funds, regardless of who
administered the planning grant, as long
as they are an eligible entity under the
program (i.e., state, municipality, air
pollution control agency, tribe or territory).

Municipalities and air pollution control
agencies will also be eligible to apply for
funding for measures identified in their
state’s or metropolitan area’s plan for
implementation at their level. Grants
awarded non-competitively.

Total Estimated Funding: $250,000,000 for Planning.

Followed by $4,600,000,000 in implementation grants in a competitive process in September 2023.

NOIP: Notice of Intent to Participate
Notice - coming soon;
Anticipated September
2023
Anticipated due date:

April 1, 2024
https://www.epa.gov/in
flation-reduction-
act/climate-pollution-
reduction-grants
Any questions or
comments regarding
the non-tax aspects of
this notice can be
submitted to the
Department of Energy
a
t 48CQuestions@hq.
doe.gov.

Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
US Bureau of
Reclamation
WaterSMART Grants -
Drought Response
Program - Planning and
Project Design Grants

UPDATED
Through Planning and Project Design Grants, Reclamation provides funding for collaborative planning and design projects to support water management improvements. This includes funding for: (1) Water Strategy Grants to conduct planning activities to improve water supplies (e.g., water supplies to disadvantaged communities that do not have reliable access to water, water marketing, water conservation, drought resilience, and ecological resilience); (2) Project Design Grants to conduct project-specific design for projects to improve water management; and (3) comprehensive Drought Contingency Plans.

Eligible Projects: Task A - Water Strategy Grants, Task B - Project Design Grants, Task C - Drought Contingency Planning
Water Strategy Grants provide an opportunity to conduct planning and project scoping activities to prepare for future applications for funding for on-the-ground projects through WaterSMART.

Projects or activities that are funded under another Federal financial assistance agreement are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.

States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts,
water districts, or other organizations
with water or power delivery authority
located in the Western US.

Category A Applicants: States, Indian
tribes, irrigation districts, water
districts, or other organizations with
water or power delivery authority.

Category B Applicants: Nonprofit
conservation organizations that are
acting in partnership and with the
agreement of an entity described
above.

To be eligible under this NOFO for a
Drought Contingency Plan, applicants
must participate in a technical
consultation with Reclamation Drought
Coordinator before developing a
proposal.

Approximately $35,000,000 in available program funds, including BIL funding.

Approximately 60-70 projects, contingent on appropriations.

Up to $400,000 for projects that can be completed within 3 years.

Non-Federal Cost Share: 0%, 25%, or 50%, depending on project type.

Multiple applications for funding may be submitted for
consideration; however, an applicant may not submit more than one proposal for each eligible project category identified below. In general, no more than $1,200,000 will be awarded per FY to any one applicant under this NOFO. However, a Category B applicant may receive funding up to $2,000,000 with different Category A partners.

Posted: August 7, 2023
Proposals received
prior before Tuesday,
October 17, 2023, at
4:00 p.m. MDT - FY 2023
funding.

Awards: July 1, 2024
Project Completion:

June 30, 2027
Proposals received
after October 17, 2023,
and before April 2, 2024,
at 4:00 p.m. MDT - FY
2024 funding,
Awards: January 2,
2025
Project Completion:

December 31, 2028
https://www.grants.g
ov/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?op
pId=349785
R23AS00109 -
Include in email
subject line
Sheri Looper
[email protected]
916-978-5556
August 9, 2023
1174
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
US Bureau of
Reclamation
WaterSMART Grants -
Drought Response
Program - Drought
Resiliency Projects

UPDATED

For projects that can increase water management flexibility—making our water supply more resilient. This helps to prepare for and address the impacts of drought and water supply shortages. Projects that may be funded under this NOFO are divided into four task areas.

Task A: Increasing the Reliability of Water Supplies through Infrastructure Improvements.

Task B: Increasing the Reliability of Water Supplies Through Groundwater Recovery.

Task C: Projects to Improve Water Management through Decision Support Tools, Modeling, and Measurement.

Task D: Construction of domestic water supply projects for Tribes or disadvantaged communities that do not have reliable access to water supplies.

Ineligible Projects. Scientific research, water hauling, education and outreach, land fallowing, cover cropping, and reimbursement for economic losses resulting from drought, drought response projects with temporary benefits, water conservation projects, Title XVI projects, O&M projects, WIIN Act desalination, reclamation, or recycling projects, small surface or groundwater storage projects > $10 million, water purchases, construction of buildings for admin purposes, pilot projects.

One phase of a larger project may be eligible for funding under this program, so long as the phase proposed for funding will generate benefits to address drought resiliency or water supply reliability, independent of completing additional phases. Certain restrictions apply to phased projects that include water reclamation, reuse, desalination, and water storage.

Projects or activities that are funded under another Federal financial assistance agreement are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.

Category A: States, Indian Tribes,
irrigation districts, water districts;
state, regional, or local authorities
whose members include one or more
organizations with water or power
delivery authority; and, other
organizations with water or power
delivery authority.

Category B: Nonprofit conservation
organizations that are acting in
partnership and with the agreement of
an entity described in Category A.

All applicants must be located in the
Western United States or United States
Territories.

Estimated Total Program Funding: TBD
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000.

Award Floor: $25,000.

Cost Share: 50% or greater.

Anticipate awarding 25-40 projects per application submittal period contingent upon appropriations.

Phased Reclamation Projects with a total project cost greater than $20 million are not eligible.

Drought Resiliency Projects Tasks A-C:

Funding Group I: Up to $500,000 per agreement for a project that can be completed within two years.

Funding Group II: Up to $2,000,000 per agreement for a project that can be completed within three years.

Funding Group III: Up to $5,000,000 per agreement for a project that can be completed within three years.

Domestic Water Supply Projects Task D: Up to $10,000,000 per agreement that can be completed within three years.

Multiple applications for funding may be submitted for
consideration. No more than $5,000,000 will be awarded to any one applicant (Tasks A-C) or $10,000,000 (Task D). The Federal share (Reclamation’s share in addition to any other sources of Federal funding) of any one proposed project shall not exceed 50% of the total project costs.

Proposed projects should not have an estimated construction start date prior to October 31, 2024.

Eligible Costs: Incurred after August 7, 2023 and related to planning and design.

Posted: August 7, 2023
Due Date: October 31,
2023, 4:00 MDT
Anticipated Award Date:

October 31, 2024
Anticipated Project
Completion Date:

October 31, 2026 –
October 31, 2027,
dependent on
Funding Group or Task.

https://www.grants.g
ov/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?op
pId=349782
R24AS00007 -
Include in email
subject line.

Ms. Sheri Looper,
Reclamation
Drought Coordinator
[email protected]
916-978-5556
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency, Water
Quality
US Bureau of
Reclamation -
Cooperative Watershed
Management Program
Phase I for FY 2023 and
FY 2024

UPDATED
Activities in one or more of the following three Task Areas: 1) Watershed Group Development; 2) Watershed Restoration Planning; and 3) Watershed Management Project Design.

Evaluation Criterion includes: Watershed Group Diversity and Geographic Scope, Developing Strategies to Address Critical Watershed Needs, Readiness to Proceed, and Presidential and Department of Interior Priorities.

New Watershed Groups: States, Indian
tribes, local and special districts (e.g.,
irrigation and water districts), local
governmental entities, interstate
organizations, and non-profit
organizations located in the western
US.

Existing Watershed Groups: Eligible
entity as above and must either be (1)
an Existing Watershed Group or (2) a
participant in an Existing Watershed
Group.

Up to $300,000 may be awarded to an applicant per year.

Minimum award: $10,000.

Cost Share: No non-Federal cost-share required for Phase I CWMP.

No additional priority for providing non-Federal cost share.

In no case will costs incurred prior to July 1, 2022, be considered for inclusion in the proposed project budget.

Approximately 25 to 30 projects per application submittal period contingent on appropriations.

Pre-Award Costs: After August 7, 2023.

Released: August 7,
2023
Applications Due:

December 5, 2023
Awards: December 31,
2024
Project Completion:

December 31, 2027
Applications Due:

September 3, 2024
Awards: September 30,
2025
Project Completion:

September 30, 2028
https://www.grants.g
ov/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?op
pId=349783
R23AS00362
Bookings site for
applicants who have
questions regarding
applicant and
project eligibility,
program
requirements, or the
evaluation criteria.

Robin Graber
[email protected]
303-445-2764
August 9, 2023
1275
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Quality,
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency, Park
California Department
of Housing and
Community
Development -
Community
Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program -
2023
Project must “principally” benefit (70% benefit) low/moderate income persons/households. For example: a) create or improve a park in a community where at least 51% of residents are low/moderate income. b) Upgrade public access to a facility for ADA compliance, c) Pay for project feasibility study, final plans and specs, site acquisition and construction, and grant administration costs of parks, Installation of ADA improvements in public facilities. 1) Community Development Allocation (CD -- formerly the General Allocation) Activities: Community Development, Native American, Colonia, Planning and Technical Assistance; 2) Economic Development Allocation (ED) Activities: Over-the-Counter (OTC), Enterprise Fund, Business Assistance, Microenterprise Assistance, Planning and Technical Assistance, 3) Drought-Related Lateral Program: Lateral pipes and connectors, Connection fees, Abandonment of dry wells. Projects can be acquisition, rehabilitation and/or construction.

Cities or counties that are not under HUD’s
CDBG entitlement program Jurisdictions
can fund their own facilities or pass funds
through to special districts or agencies.

Jurisdictions will submit one application
per Activity. Each Jurisdiction can submit
up to three (3) applications during this
NOFA cycle.

CDBG program activities should be in
predominantly residential areas or should
serve predominantly residential areas to
be eligible.

Total Estimated Available Funding: TBD

Awards will be limited to $1,500,000 per jurisdiction.
36-month expenditure and liquidation period.

Anticipated Release:

Summer 2023
Water Supply
and Reliability
US Bureau of
Reclamation - Large-
Scale Water Recycling
Projects
Sponsors of water recycling projects with a total project cost greater than $500 million with completed feasibility studies that have been submitted to Reclamation for review.

Entities must be located in the 17 Western
States, American Samoa, Guam, the
Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin
Islands.

The FY23 BIL spend plan includes $50 million for these projects.

Federal funding is limited to 25% of the total project cost.

Non-Federal Cost Share: 75% or greater.

The next Funding
Opportunity is expected
Summer 2023.

Water Supply
and Reliability
US Bureau of
Reclamation -
WaterSMART: Title XVI
WIIN Act Water
Reclamation and Reuse
Projects
Must have completed Title XVI Feasibility Study reviewed and approved by Reclamation, and project has been Congressionally Authorized.

Projects eligible include planning, design, and/or construction of WIIN Act water recycling and reuse projects.

Not eligible: Water reclamation projects that are solely ocean or brackish water desalination, projects that have a project specific congressional authorization, projects that have already received funding under the WaterSMART Drought Response Program, O&M activities.

Eligible Applicants: Sponsors of water
recycling projects (Project) that have
submitted a Feasibility Study for
Reclamation review by the date this NOFO
is posted and found to meet all of the
requirements of Reclamation Manual
Release WTR 11-01 no later than April 30,
2022.

Sponsors of water reclamation and reuse
projects specifically authorized for funding
under Title XVI of P.L. 102-575.

Will fund up to 25 percent of the total cost of planning, design, and/or construction that has either already been completed or will be conducted before September 30, 2025, up to a maximum of $30 million per project.

Typically between $1M and $6M per applicant.

Eligible prior costs must have been incurred after the date of the project’s congressional authorization or the date that Reclamation’s feasibility study review findings for the Project were transmitted to Congress for WIIN projects.

Cost Share: 75% or more of total project costs.

FY22 selections were announced August 18, 2022. 25 water reuse projects were selected to receive $310 million in federal funding. This announcement included WIIN Act Title XVI project selections.

The next Funding
Opportunity is expected
Summer 2023.

Brett Mooney
[email protected]
702-293-8506
Water Supply US Bureau of
Reclamation -
Desalination
Construction Projects
under the WIIN Act
Projects eligible include planning, design, and construction of facilities to desalinate ocean or brackish water, including groundwater. Must not include a water recycling or reuse component. Projects must:
- Have a completed feasibility study that has been reviewed by Reclamation . If review findings have not yet been transmitted to Congress, Reclamation will transmit those findings to Congress either before project selections are made or concurrently with project selections. Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program Feasibility Study Review Process, at
www.usbr.gov/recman/wtr/wtr11-01.pdf. If not, then a feasibility study must be submitted for Reclamation review by March 15, 2022
- Be located in the Western United States or United States Territories. - Be included in a state-approved plan, and the plan must be submitted with the proposal prior to the application deadline for this FOA. If not, Federal participation in the Project must have been requested by the Governor of the State in which the eligible desalination project is located.

Applicants eligible to receive an award
under this FOA include States,
Departments of a State, subdivisions of a
state, or a public agency organized
pursuant to a State law. Applicants must
be located in the Western United States or
United States Territories.

Sponsors of desalination projects located
in the Western United States or Territories
with completed feasibility studies that have
been submitted to Reclamation for review
by the date the NOFO is posted and found
to meet all of the requirements of
Reclamation Manual Release WTR 11-01
no later than April 30, 2022.

BIL funding available for WIIN Act Desalination Construction projects includes $250 million over the next five years.

Will fund up to 25 percent of the total cost of planning, design, and/or construction that has either already been completed or will be conducted before September 30, 2022, up to a maximum of $30 million per project.

Typically between $1 million and $6 million per applicant. Eligible prior costs must be for costs incurred up to September 30, 2025 and after enactment of the WIIN Act on December 16, 2016.

Cost Share: 75% or more of total project costs
Number of Awards: 2-8
The FY22 Funding Opportunity is being used to allocate FY22 appropriations and $15 million included for Desalination Projects in the FY22 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Spend Plan.

The next Funding
Opportunity is expected
Summer 2023.

Maribeth Menendez
[email protected]
v
August 9, 2023
1376
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Supply
and Reliability
US Bureau of
Reclamation - Small
Surface Water Storage
& Groundwater Storage
Projects
This program supports the implementation of small surface storage, groundwater storage, and conveyance projects that will enhance water storage opportunities. Reclamation will provide financial assistance for projects that, when implemented, will increase water supply reliability, improve operational flexibility, and enhance climate resiliency of water and related infrastructure. Projects must also increase the storage or move water to or from the storage project.

Eligible Projects:

Have a water storage capacity between 200 acre-feet and 30,000 acre-feet; and increases surface water or groundwater storage or conveys water, directly or indirectly, to or from surface water or groundwater storage.

Will need to complete a Small Storage Feasibility Study (FS).

Priority given to projects that provide more reliable water supply, increase flexibility in water management, that are regional in nature, multiple stakeholders, and/or multiple benefits.

The project must be ready to proceed once a financial assistance agreement is in place.

The project must increase yield, on average, above existing conditions to identified beneficiaries and the environment.

Ineligible Projects:

Those not meeting eligibility criteria.

Those that have already received Reclamation Funding.

Projects focused on water conservation.

Operations, maintenance, and replacement activities.

The project is available for non-Federal
water storage projects in Alaska, Hawaii or
one of the other 17 Western States.

Independent school districts, Others,
Native American tribal organizations, City
or township governments, Public housing
authorities/Indian housing authorities,
County governments, Nonprofits having a
501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than
institutions of higher education, Private
institutions of higher education, Small
businesses, Public and State controlled
institutions of higher education, Native
American tribal governments (Federally
recognized), Special district governments;
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3)
status with the IRS, other than institutions
of higher education, State governments.

Total Estimated Funding: $100,000,000 over the next 5 years.

Funding for Current Cycle: $20,000,000.

Maximum of $30,000,000 per project.

Approximately 1 to 4 awards.

Non-Federal Cost Share: 75%
Pre-award costs from November 15, 2021.

Construction must be complete before November 15, 2026.

An eligible project must have a completed feasibility study (FS) that has been submitted to Reclamation for review, and for which the study is found to meet all of the requirements of Temporary Reclamation Manual Release TRMR CMP-127, Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects Feasibility Review Process.

Applicants that are identified for BIL funding will need to meet additional requirements, including Buy American and Wage Rate Requirements (Davis-Bacon Act).

Opened: September 14,
2022
Feasibility Study to
Reclamation for review
by October 31, 2022.

Closes: December 9,
2022, 5:00 pm MST
Project determined
feasible by USBR by
December 31, 2022.

Selections: Spring 2023.

Anticipated Award Date:

June 20, 2023.

Next funding
opportunity: Fall 2023
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=343524
R23AS00019
Carrie Diroll at 303-
445-2835 or
[email protected]
Habitat US Bureau of
Reclamation
WaterSMART Grants -
Aquatic Ecosystem
Restoration Projects
(AERP) for FY 23
“Aquatic ecosystem” refers to freshwater and brackish water habitats such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands, swamps, and estuaries and the adjacent floodplains, riparian corridors, deltas, and shallow aquifers that interact with surface water. For the study, design and construction of aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed, have widespread regional benefits, and are for the purpose of improving the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat through restoration and improved fish passage. Projects that affect water resources management in two or more river basins, provide regional benefits not limited to fisheries restoration, and that are a component of a larger strategy to replace aging facilities are prioritized under this program. This NOFO provides funding under two task areas, including Task A: Study and Design and Task B:

Construction projects. For the purpose of this funding opportunity, “proposed project” refers to either a proposed Task A: Study and Design project or a proposed Task B: Construction project: post 60% design, outreach, & restoration activities.

Task A: Project outreach, design alternatives analysis, analysis and design (up to 60% level), cost estimates, legal research.

Task B: Post 60% design, outreach, restoration (removal of barriers to fish passage, restore connectivity, restoration of aquatic habitat, improvement of water availability, quality, and temperature, other related activities, monitoring plan development, baseline assessment, and equipment installation.

Category A Applicants:

States, Tribes, irrigation districts, or water
districts;
State, regional, or local authorities, the
members of which include one or more
organizations with water or power delivery
authority;
Agencies established under State law for
the joint exercise of powers;
Other entities or organizations that own a
dam that is eligible for upgrade,
modification, or removal.

All Category A applicants must be located
in a Reclamation State.

Category B Applicants:

Nonprofit conservation organizations that
are acting in partnership with, and with the
agreement of an entity described in
Category A, with respect to a project
involving land or infrastructure owned by
the Category A entity.

Estimated Total Funding: $30,000,000
Task A (Study and Design Projects): $500,000-$2,000,000/project Task B (Construction Project): $3,000,000-$20,000,000/project Approximately 10 to 15 projects per application submittal period will be funded, contingent on appropriations. Additional projects may be funded under this NOFO if additional funding becomes available in FY 2023 or subsequently.

Required Cost Share: 35%
Anticipated Project Completion Date:

Task A: Study and Design Projects: September 30, 2027
Task B: Construction Projects: September 30, 2029
Projects should not have an estimated construction start date prior to January 2, 2024.

Pre-award costs: incurred prior to the effective date of a Federal award where such costs are necessary for efficient and timely performance of the scope of work. And allowable to the extent that they would have be allowable if incurred after the date of the Federal award. Eligible pre- award costs associated with the proposed project must be incurred after the posting date of this funding opportunity and are limited to costs related to the planning and design of the project including, but not limited to engineering and design, modeling, environmental and cultural studies, and permitting.

Opened: March 14, 2023
Application Due:

January 24, 2024, 4:00
MDT
Anticipated Award Date:

October 1, 2024
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=346822
R23AS00106
Ms. Avra Morgan
[email protected]
303-445-2906
Funding Applications Continuously Accepted (No deadlines) August 9, 2023
1477
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Air Quality,
Vehicles
California Air
Resources Board -
Clean Vehicle Rebate
Project (CVRP)
The CVRP is funded by the CARB and administered statewide by the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) in order to promote the production and use of zero-emission vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles. Program is for motorcycles and smaller cars.

CVRP for public fleets provides rebates to public agencies for the purchase or lease of eligible vehicles for public fleets. The CVRP for public fleet incentive offers an option for agencies with fleets to reserve funds in advance of taking possession of an eligible vehicle. Applicants must certify intent to acquire an eligible vehicle and provide proof of acquisition in order to reserve rebate funds.

Be an individual, business, nonprofit or
government entity that is based in CA or
has a CA-based affiliate at the time the
vehicle is purchased/leased.

Meet income eligibility requirements at the
time of application.

Submit a CVRP application before rebate
funds are exhausted.

Applications must be submitted within 90
days of vehicle purchase/lease date.

Qualified applicants on the rebate waitlist
will receive payment if the project receives
more funding.

CVRP enables a purchaser or lessee of an eligible vehicle to apply for a CVRP rebate of up to $7,5000* for fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), up to $7,500* for all battery electric vehicles (BEVs), up to $6,500* for plug- in hybrid electric light-duty vehicles (PHEVs), and up to $750 for zero- emission motorcycles (ZEMs).
30-Vehicle Cap: Public fleets are limited to 30 rebates per calendar year.

Applications are available online via the CVRP Fleet and Business Vehicle Rebates webpage, http://www.CleanVehicleRebate.org/fleet or by contacting the Administrator directly at [email protected] or (866) 984-2532.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis until
funding is exhausted.

If funding is not currently
available, will be placed
on a waitlist.
https://cleanvehiclereb
ate.org/eng
https://cleanvehiclereb
ate.org/sites/default/fil
es/docs/nav/transport
ation/cvrp/documents/
CVRP-Implementation-
Manual.pdf
Disaster,
Preparedness
Economic Development
Administration - FY
2023 Disaster
Supplemental
Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction and construction projects, as appropriate, to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued.

Such eligibility is predicated upon the project being located in or primarily serving one or more communities impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022.

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with
the IRS, other than institutions of higher
education
County governments
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of
higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional
Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal governments
(Federally recognized)
Estimated Total Program Funding: $483,000,000
Award Ceiling: $30,000,000
Cost Share: May be as low as 0%
Continuous https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=347414
EDA-DISASTER-2023
Emergency
Preparedness,
Disaster
US Department of
Labor: National
Dislocated Worker
Grants (DWG) Program
Guidance
Discretionary grants to provide employment-related services for dislocated workers. F unds two types of DWGs: Disaster Recovery and Employment Recovery.

Disaster Recovery DWGs provide funding to create temporary employment opportunities to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts when an area impacted by an emergency or major disaster is declared eligible for public assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or is declared, or otherwise recognized, as an emergency or disaster of national significance by a Federal agency with authority or jurisdiction over Federal response to the disaster or emergency.

Employment Recovery DWGs temporarily expand capacity to serve dislocated workers and to meet the increased demand for employment and training services following a qualifying event. Qualifying events include major economic dislocations, such as plant closures, mass layoffs, or higher-than- average demand for employment and training activities for dislocated members of the Armed Forces and their spouses. Under 20 CFR 687.110(a)(5), the Secretary of Labor may determine other major dislocations eligible for Employment Recovery DWGs.

Eligibility varies depending upon the type
of National DWG requested.

For Disaster Recovery DWGs: 1) States;
2) Outlying areas as defined by WIOA
(Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act), Section 3(45); and; 3) Indian tribal
governments.

For Employment Recovery DWGs: 1) a
state or outlying area or a consortium of
states; 2) a local Workforce Development
Board (WDB) or a consortium of WDBs; 3)
an entity eligible for funding through the
Indian and Native American program; 4)
entities determined to be appropriate by
the governor of the state or outlying area
involved; and 5) entities that demonstrate
to the Secretary of Labor their capability to
effectively respond to circumstances
related to particular dislocations.

Total Estimated Program Funding: $300,000,000
Award Limits: $150,000 to $100,000,000
No match required
States appear to be the major grant recipient, and States may sub-grant funds to local boards and/or may expend such funds through public and private agencies and organizations engaged in such projects. The Employment and Training Administration expects states to allocate funds to affected areas and service providers quickly in order to ensure funds can fulfill the purposes of the grants and to ensure that workers receive assistance.

DWGs are generally approved for a 24-month period of performance. A DWG grantee may request a modification to extend the period of performance with adequate justification, and within the period of expenditure. Generally the period of expenditure for DWG funds begins at the month and year in which the Department awards those funds, continues through the months remaining in the program year, plus two subsequent program years. The period of expenditure also applies to the award of incremental and supplemental funding.

Applications accepted
on a continuous basis
until Jun 27, 2026
https://www.grants.g
ov/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?op
pId=341845
ETA-TEGL-16-21
Energy US Department of
Treasury - Inflation
Reduction Act (IRA)
Direct Pay for Clean
Energy Projects
The IRA includes a provision that provides non-taxable entities investing in and producing clean energy with a direct payment option in lieu of tax credits. This provision is applicable for tax years starting after December 31, 2022 and ending before January 1, 2033.

Tax exempt entities, including state and local governments, can take advantage of the direct pay option under a variety of tax credits for both the production of and investment in clean energy. The Production Tax Credit (PTC) provides an ongoing tax credit for the first ten years of a project based on the amount of renewable energy produced in each year and sold to an unrelated person. The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) are one-time tax credits based on a percentage of the qualifying costs of a project.

Multiple Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credits.

Under the IRA, direct pay applies to states,
cities and local municipalities, tribes and
other tax-exempt entities, such as
municipal water or power utilities and
school districts.

The Act includes increasing incentives for projects in low-income communities, using domestic content in projects, and/or utilizing workers that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards. Layering on all the various incentives could result in applicable tax-exempt organizations receiving payments from the government ranging from 30% up to 70% of the cost of a qualifying energy project.

There is no prohibition on using direct pay and federal or state grant money for the same project.

May 2023 - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 opened up many energy credit opportunities for tax-exempt organizations. Further guidance on the credit regime is anticipated in the coming months, which should help organizations determine the benefits of clean energy projects.

The government
requested comments in
October 2022 on
additional guidance
necessary to implement
the regime, and US
Treasury Department
officials recently
indicated that guidance
is anticipated by this
summer.
www.whitehouse.gov/
wp-
content/uploads/2022/
12/Inflation-Reduction-
Act-Guidebook.pdf
August 9, 2023
1578
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Energy, Vehicles California Energy
Commission (CEC) -
Interest Rate 1% Loan
Financing for Energy
Efficiency & Energy
Generation Projects
The CEC is offering loans financing for energy efficiency and energy generation projects for Public Agencies. Projects with proven energy and/or demand cost savings are eligible, provided they meet the Energy Conservation Assistance Act (ECAA) eligibility requirements. Projects already funded with an existing loan or already installed are ineligible.

Examples of Qualified Projects include the following:

Lighting systems; Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; Streetlights and LED traffic signals; Energy management systems and equipment controls; Pumps and motors; Building insulation; Energy generation including renewable energy and combined heat and power projects; Water and waste water treatment equipment; Load-shifting projects, such as thermal energy storage; Energy storage systems; Electric vehicle charging infrastructure used to power public fleets.

Cities, Counties, Specials Districts, Public
Colleges or Universities, Public Care
Institutions/Public Hospitals
California Native American Tribes located
in California that are on the Native
American Heritage Commission’s contact
list
Residential, commercial, and private
nonprofit institutions are not eligible.

Projects are not eligible if they have
already received other sources of CEC
funding.

Estimated program funding $13,000,000.

Maximum loan amount of $3 million per applicant.

Loans must be repaid from energy cost savings or other legally available funds within a maximum term of 20 years (including principal and interest).

Applications are funded
on a first-come, first-
served basis until funding
is exhausted
http://www.energy.ca.g
ov/efficiency/financing/
[email protected].
gov
Energy California Energy
Commission (CEC) -
The Energy Partnership
Program
The Energy Partnership Program can conduct an energy audit of existing facilities to identify energy saving projects, including: Conduct energy audits and prepare feasibility studies; Review existing proposals and designs; Develop equipment performance specifications; Review equipment bid specifications; Assist with contractor selection; and Review commissioning plans. The Energy partnership also provides technical assistance early in the design phase of new facility construction, including: Provide design review consultation; Identify cost-effective, energy-saving measures; Compare different technologies; Review schematics and construction plans; Provide equipment specification consultation; Develop computer simulation models of planned projects; Help select experienced professionals with energy efficiency expertise; and Assist with system commissioning.

Cities, Counties, Specials Districts, Public
Colleges or Universities
Projects are not eligible if they have
already received other sources of state
funding.

Up to $20,000 of technical assistance services performed by CEC consultant. Match is any amount in excess of the $20,000 provided by CEC.

Applications are funded
on a first-come, first-
served basis until funding
is exhausted
https://www.energy.ca.
gov/programs-and-
topics/programs/energ
y-partnership-program
Energy, Air
Quality,
Equipment,
Vehicles
California Energy
Commission (CEC) -
Communities in Charge
“Communities in Charge” is a new block grant to help accelerate the deployment of Level 2 EV chargers, help meet California's goal of 1.2 million chargers by 2030, and support rising demand from electric vehicles on the road.

Community sites and DAC prioritized.

Can be dedicated to a fleet with no public access to the chargers.

Cities, Counties, Specials Districts, Public
Colleges or Universities
First project: Statewide: $30,000,000
Potential to implement up to $250 million, based on CEC approval and future funding allocations.

Tiered of readiness, no longer first come, first served. Once the application window closes, CEC will do a readiness evaluation.

How to Apply Workshop
January 31, 2023
Accepting Applications
beginning Q1 2023
https://www.energy.ca.
gov/proceedings/ener
gy-commission-
proceedings/communit
ies-charge
Phil Cazel
916-897-3619
communitiesincharge
@calstart.org
Brian Fauble, CEC,
916-903-4283
[email protected]
Energy, Air
Quality,
Equipment,
Vehicles
Southern California
Edison (SCE) - Charge
Ready Program
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate offers customer rebates for to install EV charging stations at business, public sector, or multi-unit dwelling locations. Rebate amounts vary, and sites located in disadvantaged communities are eligible for additional rebates.

SCE’s Charge Ready Transport (CRT) Program offers low-to no-cost electrical system upgrades to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment for qualifying vehicles (medium and heavy duty vehicle types). This program provides a unique opportunity for fleet operators choosing to acquire electric vehicles by providing support and reducing the costs with installing the necessary charging equipment.

When a customer is approved to participate in the program, SCE will design, construct, and install the necessary infrastructure on both the utility-side and customer-side of the electric meter. If the customer prefers, they can perform the customer-side of the meter electrical work and receive a rebate.

Businesses, government organizations,
and property owners.

This program provides a great opportunity
for fleet owners and other operators of
industrial vehicles including:
• Medium and heavy-duty trucks, shuttles,
and vans
• Transit buses
• School buses
• Transportation refrigeration units
• Airport ground support equipment
• Port equipment
• Forklifts and other off-road equipment
Rebate amount varies. Need to select equipment and complete a form to get an estimate of rebate amount.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.
https://crt.sce.com/pro
gram-details
chargereadytransport
@sce.com
August 9, 2023
1679
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Energy, Air
Quality,
Equipment,
Vehicles
California Energy
Commission (CEC) -
EnergIIZE EV Jump
Start Funding Lane

UPDATED
EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero- Emission Commercial Vehicles) is the nation's first commercial vehicle fleet infrastructure incentive project. Funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and implemented by CALSTART, EnergIIZE provides incentives for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure equipment for medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles operated and domiciled in California.

This covers DC Fast Chargers, charge management software, and more.

For medium- and heavy-duty fleets.

Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
•DC Fast-Charge EVSE
•Charge Management Software
•Switchgears
•Electrical Panel Upgrades
•Wiring and Conduit
•Meters
Commercial fleet users that meet one or
more of the criteria below are eligible for
MD/HD infrastructure incentives through
the EV Jump Start funding lane:

Small business, Certified Minority
Business Enterprise, Woman Owned
Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small
Business, or LGBT-Owned Small
Business, Transit agencies located in or
that have at least 50% of fleet operations
in a designated Disadvantaged Community
(CalEnviroScreen 4.0), School Districts in
a designated Disadvantaged Community
(CalEnviroScreen 4.0), Low-Income
Community (AB 1550), Tribal entity, Non-
profit organizations.

This new funding program offers up to $750,000 per project. $14,000,000 available statewide.

Incentives for 75% of equipment and soft costs.

Open: from 9:00 a.m. PT
on July 19 through 5:00
p.m. PT on August 18,
2023.

EnergIIZE.org 1 (877) 367-4493
infrastructure@calstar
t.org
Energy, Air
Quality,
Equipment,
Vehicles
California Energy
Commission (CEC)-
EnergIIZE Public
Charging Infrastructure
Funding Lane
EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero- Emission Commercial Vehicles) is the nation's first commercial vehicle fleet infrastructure incentive project. Funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and implemented by CALSTART, EnergIIZE provides incentives for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure equipment for medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles operated and domiciled in California.

EV Public Charging is one of four funding lanes under EnergIIZE. The application process is competitive and applications are scored on criteria demonstrating project readiness, cost effectiveness and community benefit.

For deploying public EV charging infrastructure for MD/HD vehicles.

Commercial fleet users or station owners
who meet the criteria below are eligible for
MD/HD infrastructure incentives through
the EV Public
Charging lane: Must demonstrate project
need/demand.

Intended for public charging station
developers.

Must install DCFC of 150 kW or greater.

Level 2 chargers are not eligible under this
funding lane.

Encouraged to provide infrastructure for at
least one 350 kW stub-out and prepare for
1MW charging rates.
$8,100,000 available
Max project cap: $500,000
Incentives for 50% of equipment and software costs
Commercial fleet users or station owners who meet one or more of the eligibility criteria listed under EV Jump Start may apply under EnergIIZE's other three funding lanes and may be eligible for a unique incentive structure (up to $750k per project) defined under EV Jump Start. For more information, please review the Implementation Manual on EnergIIZE.org.

Anticipated: Q4 2023
(October)
EnergIIZE.org 1 (877) 367-4493
infrastructure@calstar
t.org
Energy Multiple Utilities -
Savings By Design
This program is administered by multiple utility companies, including SCE.

SBD encourages high-performance, non-residential building design and construction (new construction), and a variety of solutions to building owners and design teams.

To be eligible for SBD, projects must be: a. At a point in the design where the customer can implement energy efficient design alternatives in place of their current or conceived designs; b. service territory of a participating Utility and subject to payment of PPPC for electric service and/or the gas surcharge ; c. Within the definition of new construction; d. Project must be 10% better than T24 baseline.

Projects may be deemed ineligible for SBD incentives if: 1. The project is determined as a free-rider; 2. results in negative energy or DEER peak demand savings; 3. received incentives for the same measures from another Utility incentive rebate source including “upstream programs” where the incentive is built-in to the price provided by the supplier; 4. does not present a Net Potential Benefit to the Rate Payers; 5. Redirected by the SBD Representative to other incentive offerings; 6. unable to provide proof of permit closure documentation required by SB 1414 or other local, state and/or fed requirements for which the participating utility must comply; 7. cannot begin installation of the energy efficiency components prior to receiving an executed Owner Agreement; 8. includes on-site renewable generation assets that result in no energy usage from grid-supplied fossil- fuel sources; 9. does not follow program rules.

Non-residential customers. To encourage owners to invest in energy efficiency as a major goal in their new buildings, financial incentives are available to owners when the efficiency of their new building exceeds the minimum SBD threshold (generally 10% better than Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards).

Financial incentives are available to design teams who make the extra effort when integrating energy efficiency with exceptional design. The design team may qualify for incentives when the building design saves at least 10% and the owner agrees to participate in the program's whole building approach offering.

Owner’s Incentives are available for projects estimated to exceed Title 24 or standard practice baseline, by at least 10% on a whole building performance basis. Owner Incentives range from $0.10 – $0.40 per annualized kWh savings, with a step increase of $0.40 per annualized kWh savings for projects that exceed Title 24 by 40%, and $1.00 per annualized therm savings as the design becomes more efficient. Owners may also qualify for demand reduction incentives of $150 per kW.

The maximum incentive per project is $150,000.

Deadline not located for
participation under SCE.
https://www.sceonline
app.com/SBD.aspx
Refer to the Savings
By Design Participant
Handbook.

SCE Contact

1.800.736.4777
August 9, 2023
1780
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Energy Southern California
Edison - Express
Solutions
The Express Solutions Program provides rebates for energy-efficient upgrades to your business or facility, and a means to offset costs. Express Solutions are upgrades of existing equipment to more efficient options and are available to Non-residential business customers that install eligible, "prescriptive" energy efficiency measures. You’ll be paid on a per-unit basis, up to 100% of the project’s cost for qualified improvements to food-service equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, lighting…and you’ll see energy savings for years to come.

Non-residential customers. Business
customers include commercial, non-profit,
industrial, and agricultural businesses.

The rebate payment amount is based on the number of measures approved at the prescriptive rates, as determined by the utility administrator. Rebates may change with little or no notice.

Measures may expire before the end of the program cycle.

Program funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis and will continue until funds are expended or December 31, 2020, whichever occurs first.

The rebate offering measure rebates are capped at the following:
1) The maximum rebate per measure is 100% of the total measure cost. 2) The maximum rebate per customer per year is $2,000,000 per customer, per calendar year.

Ongoing program https://www.sceonline
app.com/ExpressSolut
ions.aspx
https://www.sceonline
app.com/DocCounter.
aspx?did=468
Energy Southern California
Edison - On-Bill
Financing 0% Interest
Loans
Program participants will enjoy:
0% interest loans
No fees
Convenient loan repayment through your monthly SCE utility bill You could also receive additional benefits from your project, including long- term energy savings and financial incentives for installing qualified energy- efficient equipment (restrictions apply).

To participate in OBF, you’ll need to:

Apply for one or more qualifying incentive programs
° Express Solutions (for a project not yet installed)
° Customized Solutions
° Midstream Point of Purchase Program
° Behavioral Retrocommissioning Program
° Third-Party Programs
° Public Sector Performance Based Retrofit Program
° Capital projects under the Strategic Energy Management Program ° Commercial Quality Maintenance Program
° Local Government and Partnership Programs
All SCE business customers are eligible to
apply.

Have an active SCE account for a
minimum of the last two years
Be in good credit standing with SCE
Confirm that you would only undertake this
project with the help of an OBF loan
Loan limits vary by customer segment. Loans are capped at the Service Account (SA) level. Customers with multiple SAs may have loans at each SA up to the maximum amount for their segment. When certain requirements are met, we will bundle or consolidate qualifying loans for customers. for Government & Institutional: Loan terms are up to 10 years and Minimum Loan $5,000, Maximum Load $1,000,000.

Bundled OBF Loans — Government and Institutional customers can bundle multiple service accounts under the same Customer Account Number, at one or more premises, into a single OBF loan. Individual SA OBF
loan applications can be bundled to meet the loan minimum. Customer segment loan limits apply.

Consolidated OBF Loans — All business customers can consolidate multiple service accounts under the same Customer Account Number, at the same premise, into one consolidated OBF loan. Individual SA loans must meet the $5K OBF loan minimum to be consolidated. Customer segment loan limits apply.

Ongoing program https://www.sce.com/b
usiness/tools/on-bill-
financing
Energy Southern California
Edison - Self
Generation Incentive
Program (SGIP)
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides financial incentives for the installation of new qualifying technologies that are installed to meet all or a portion of the electric energy needs of a facility.

The purpose of the SGIP is to contribute to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reductions, demand reductions and reduced customer electricity purchases, resulting in the electric system reliability through improved transmission and distribution system utilization; as well as market transformation for distributed energy resource technologies.

Residential, commercial, industrial,
government and non-profit customers who
install qualifying types of distributed
generation to meet all or a portion of their
own energy needs.

SGIP offers rebates.

Incentives for a proposed system are calculated by multiplying the capacity of the system, [rated capacity (kW) for generation projects, or energy capacity (kWh) for energy storage projects] by the incentive rate for the appropriate technology type. For more information on rated capacity criteria, see the SGIP Handbook.

Incentive amounts:
https://sites.energycenter.org/sgip/incentives

S
o Cal Edison Customers can apply.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.
https://www.selfgenca.
com/home/about/
Applications must be
submitted via the
SGIP online
application database
at
www.selfgenca.com.

Energy, Water
Supply
California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Clean Water
State Revolving Fund
(CWSRF) Program -
Water/Energy Audit
The purpose of the Water or Energy Audit is to encourage public agencies to take an independent look into current practices, identify potentially inefficient water or energy use and follow up with a well thought out plan to improve consumption of these valuable resources. Audits must be related to projects, facilities, or activities that are otherwise eligible for CWSRF funding.

The applicant agency is encouraged to study water and energy in the audit, but may focus on one or the other. Agencies may hire consultants to perform the audit, or perform the work with their own staff.

Eligible Applicants:

Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal
Government.

Any city, town, district, or other public body
created under state law, including state
agencies A Native American tribal
government or tribal organization having
jurisdiction over disposal of sewage,
industrial wastes or other waste. Any
designated and approved management
agency under Section 208 of the Clean
Water Act 501(c)(3)'s and National Estuary
Programs.

Total estimated available funding is $2,000,000.

Does not require matching funding.

Reimbursement program.

Principal forgiveness may be awarded for 100% of the audit costs, up to a maximum of $35,000.

A funding application ought to be submitted prior to incurring any costs that the applicant wishes to be reimbursed for. This is because an "Eligible Work Start Date" is established during our application review process.

Audit funds will be available for disbursement after the final report is submitted. Submit a draft report to the SWB for review. DFA staff will comment within 30 days. Update and submit the final report.

Ongoing. Applications are
accepted and awarded
continuously.

Period of Performance: 1
Year.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/clean-
water-state-revolving-
fund-cwsrf-program-
water-energy-audit/
August 9, 2023
1881
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Flood
Management,
Water Quality,
and
Environmental
California Department
of Water Resources -
Riverine Stewardship
Program
The RSP supports fish passage improvements and similar projects that increase ecological, stream management, climate, and community improvement benefits. Program goals include protecting, restoring, and enhancing the natural environment of riparian systems. RSP supports innovations in green infrastructure to provide habitat enhancements that benefit aquatic species and fish migration and help wildlife endure drought and adapt to climate change. Prioritizes funding for projects/programs that meet one or more of the following requirements: Be completed expeditiously and provide near-term benefits and alleviation of urgent problems related to water supply and water quality affecting native species and aquatic habitats, Provide instream water quality benefits by improving aquatic habitats and restoring natural ecosystem functions through green infrastructure designs and solutions that increase water supplies, enhance water supply reliability, groundwater storage, or improve water quality; Support public-private partnerships; Align with the Water Resilience Portfolio Sections 3, 9,10,11, and/or 29; Further support NOAA Endangered Species Management and Recovery Plan that support salmon, steelhead, and other native fish populations; and For programs and projects designed to increase water supplies, enhance water supply reliability, groundwater storage, or improve water quality.

Public Agency
Geographic Limit of the “Delta export
service area” and Counties within the
Association of Bay Area Governments
(Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San
Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara,
Solano, and Sonoma), areas of the state
outside the delta that receive water from
the State Water Project or the Central
Valley Project, either directly or by
exchange, by means of diversions from the
Delta.

Total Estimated Available Funding Remaining: $4,300,000 for this solicitation.

No matching funds required.

Period of Performance: 3 years
Concept Proposal Required.

Concept proposals reviewed monthly. Select applicants invited to submit full proposals following concept review.

Final Guidelines released:

June 1, 2019.

Rolling Application:

Opened June 1, 2022
Expected Awards:

October 2022
https://water.ca.gov/Pr
ograms/Integrated-
Regional-Water-
Management/Riverine-
Stewardship-
Program/Riverine-
Stewardship-Grants
1-916-749-9038,
[email protected]
Habitat, Water
Quality
National Oceanic
Atmospheric
Administration/
American Rivers -
Community Based
Restoration Program
River Grants
*Types of projects: dam removal, floodplain restoration, culvert retrofit.

All potential applicants should contact American Rivers prior to submitting an application. Stream barrier removal projects in the Northeast, Mid- Atlantic, Northwest and California are eligible to apply. This funding is provided through the NOAA Open Rivers Initiative, which seeks to enable environmental and economic renewal in local communities through the removal of stream barriers and realized benefits to diadromous fish species.

Eligible applications will be evaluated based upon four priority criteria: (1) ecological merits of the project, (2) technical feasibility of the project, (3) benefits provided to the local community, and (4) financial clarity and strength of the application.

Grants are provided for three distinct project phases: Feasibility Analysis, Engineering Design and Construction.

Stream barrier removal projects in the
Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northwest and
California are eligible to apply.

Individuals, organizations such as civic
associations and conservation groups;
state, local and Tribal governments; and
other commercial and non-profit
organizations.

Funding varies annually.

Typically $75,000 to $3,000,000 awarded over one to three years.

Not Specified https://www.americanri
vers.org/river-
restoration-funding-
sources/
Natalie.McLenaghan
@noaa.gov
Habitat, Water
Quality
National Oceanic
Atmospheric
Administration/FishAm
erica Foundation -
Community Based
Restoration Program
River Grants
Supports local efforts to accomplish on-the-ground restoration of marine, estuarine and riparian habitats, including salt marshes, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and freshwater habitats important to anadromous fish.

Emphasis is on using a hands-on, grassroots approach to restore fisheries habitats. Projects must involve community participation through an educational or volunteer component tied to the restoration. Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with NOAA staff to strengthen the project.

Nonprofits, educational institutions, state
and local governments.

Funding varies annually.

Typically $75,000 to $3,000,000 awarded over one to three years.

Minimum 1:1 cost share.

Not Specified http://www.fishamerica
.org
https://www.fisheries.n
oaa.gov/grant/coastal-
and-marine-habitat-
restoration-grants
Natalie.McLenaghan
@noaa.gov
Habitat, Water
Quality
Southern California
Wetlands Recovery
Project - Community-
Based Wetland
Restoration
Focusing on coastal wetlands and watersheds in Southern CA, and working closely with the Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project (SCWRP) and the California Coastal Conservancy, the Earth Island is participating in a highly successful program that has benefited over 60 restoration efforts.

SCWRP works with a variety of stakeholders to increase the pace and effectiveness of wetland restoration in Southern California. Small grants for community-based wetland restoration projects with an educational component.

Nonprofit organizations, universities, and
agencies
FY 2023: $200,000 in funding available. Next round of Requests for Proposals anticipated
in 2024.
https://scwrp.org/com
munity-wetland-
restoration-grant-
program/
State Coastal
Conservancy at
[email protected].
gov, (341) 699-7416
August 9, 2023
1982
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Habitat, Water
Quality, Water
Supply
Reliability, and
Environmental
California Department
of Water Resources,
Riverine Stewardship
Program - Urban
Streams Restoration
Program
The USRP funds projects and provides technical assistance to restore streams impacted by urban development to a more natural state. The USRP goals include: (1) protecting, enhancing, and restoring the natural, ecological value of streams; (2) preventing future property damage caused by flooding and bank erosion; (3) promoting community involvement, education, and riverine stewardship. Eligible projects types include: Bank stabilization and revegetation, Recontouring of channels to improve or reestablish floodplain function and localized flood protection, Installation of bioswales prior to water reaching urban streams, Removing of culverts or storm drains to stabilize channels to achieve flood control objectives and daylighting of streams, Purchase of lands or structures on lands to allow for floodplain reconnection and floodwater detention or wetlands/tidal zone restoration.

The USRP may also fund planning-only grants for projects serving DACs once completed. Requires a public outreach and education component to encourage community participation in the planning process, public support for long-term management for a minimum of 10-years. Partnership required.

Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
Requires a partnership of two applicants
(sponsor and co-sponsor): one local public
agency, Tribe, or a certified 501(c)(3) non-
profit organization and local community
group. The USRP recognizes partnerships
when there is a signed MOU between
authorities representing the partners
included in the application.

Total Estimated Available Funding: $12,400,000 for this solicitation. $2,000,000 set aside for DAC.

Expected number of awards: 4-7.
20% matching funds; waived if benefits a DAC; funding match for costs after June 5, 2018.

Concept Proposal Required.

Concept proposals reviewed monthly. Select applicants invited to submit full proposals following concept review.

Final Guidelines released:

June 1, 2019.

Rolling Application:

Opened June 1, 2022
Expected Awards:

October 2022
https://water.ca.gov/rs
pgrants
1-916-749-9038,
[email protected]
Habitat Wildlife Conservation
Board - Stream Flow
Enhancement Program
(SFEP)
For Planning, Scientific Studies, Implementation, and Acquisition Projects.

Priorities: Implementation projects resulting in measurable increases in stream flow, Acquisition projects resulting in permanent or long-term in- stream flow dedications, Projects focused on a watershed or regional approach; Projects in critical watersheds for salmonids; Projects that help to complete previously funded projects; Projects that evaluate stream flow conditions and stream responses to other stream flow enhancement projects. Example project types: protection of threatened and endangered species; Implement goals and objectives of NCCPs and HCPs; improve climate adaptation and resilience; improve open-space corridors and trail linkages; control and/or eradicate invasive species; provide water for fish and wildlife or improve aquatic and riparian habitats; provide publicly accessible hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and other wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities; acquisition, development, rehabilitation, restoration, protection, and expansion of wildlife corridors/open space; promote landscape-scale conservation; construct, repair, modify, or remove to improve passage for wildlife or fish; protect and improve water supply and water quality; improve forest health, reduce wildfire danger, or mitigate the effects of wildfires on water quality and supply; increase flood protection, and conserve working landscapes producing food, forest products and fiber where wildlife benefits can also be protected, enhanced or restored.

Individual Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government, Nonprofit, public agency,
federally recognized Indian tribes, state
Indian tribes, private landowners, public
utilities, mutual water companies
Estimated funding available: $140,000,000
Estimated number of awards: TBD
Cost Share: Not required but may be beneficial, in particular to complete a larger project. Applications with higher proportions of secured cost share contribution towards total project cost will score more points through the “Cost Share” application evaluation criterion.

Period of Performance: June 30, 2027
CEQA compliance must be complete 15 days before the WCB Board Meeting
Ongoing. Pre-applications
are accepted
continuously and will be
reviewed and
recommended by the
WCB.
https://wcb.ca.gov/Pro
grams/Stream-Flow-
Enhancement
Aaron Haiman, 1-916-
926-8835,
wcbstreamflow@wildlif
e.ca.gov.

Recreation,
Wildlife, Habitat
Wildlife Conservation
Board - Public Access
Program
Projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas.

The PSN prioritizes: boating access projects, hunting and fishing projects, and non-consumptive wildlife-oriented recreation. Planning and implementation projects are to be considered. Planning grants are intended to support the development of projects that are likely to qualify for future implementation funding under this program. Implementation grants are intended for construction, enhancement, or rehabilitation of public access facilities.

Entities eligible to submit grant proposals
include federal, state, and local
government entities, non-profit
organizations (501(c)(3), or public districts
that manage and operate wildlife-oriented
public access facilities or programs.

All applicants must submit a pre-
application online.

Total estimated available funding: $5,000,000.
20% of chapter funds set aside for SDAC.

Does not require matched funding, but cost share counts toward evaluation criteria.

Average grant term of 3 years.

Ongoing. Pre-applications
are accepted
continuously and will be
reviewed and
recommended by the
WCB.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/public-
access-program-2021-
proposal-solicitation-
notice/
August 9, 2023
2083
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Habitat, Wildlife Wildlife Conservation
Board - Climate
Adaptation and
Resiliency
These projects must be consistent with the State’s climate adaptation strategy (Safeguarding California Plan), contribute to the carbon sequestration goals of AB 32, and support WCB’s Strategic Plan. In addition, projects will be consistent with other statewide plans and priorities, including the California Water Action Plan and California State Wildlife Action Plan 2015 Update.

Program funding is directed toward projects that:

Protect and restore ecosystems on natural and working lands to provide climate change adaptation and resilience for wildlife.

Assist natural and working lands managers in implementing practices that provide climate adaptation and resilience.

Increase carbon sequestration in natural and working lands, and provide additional social, economic, and environmental benefits, or "co-benefits".

Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal
Government
Total Estimated Funding: $2,000,000.

Cost share is not required but may be beneficial, in particular to complete a larger project. Applications with higher proportions of secured cost share contribution towards total project cost will score more points through the “Cost Share” application evaluation criterion.

Period of Performance: 2-4 year grant terms
Ongoing. Pre-applications
are accepted
continuously and will be
reviewed and
recommended by the
WCB.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/climate-
adaptation-and-
resiliency/
Kurt Malchow, 1-916-
926-
2792, k
urt.malchow@
w
ildlife.ca.gov
Habitat, Wildlife Wildlife Conservation
Board - Ecosystem
Restoration and
Agricultural Lands
Funds projects that provide long-term habitat benefits for wildlife, consistent with landowner objectives, including economic sustainability, and have the potential for replication on a statewide scale.

All projects must be located on privately owned, agricultural land where agriculture is a major land-use activity, and there is a willing property owner.• All projects must provide on-site habitat benefits to wildlife.• All projects must be durable and include a long-term management plan and agreement that ensures that habitat features will remain on the landscape for a time period commensurate with wildlife population needs (a standard agreement is at least 25 years).Examples of eligible project activities include, but are not limited to:• Habitat restoration and enhancement of water corridors, streams, ditches, canals, tail water and return basins and ponds on agricultural lands.• Vegetated filler strips, hedgerows and other wildlife buffers.• Development of wetland areas.• Riparian and floodplain restoration.• Fencing to protect and enhance native habitats.• Restoration and enhancement of native grasslands.• Agricultural habitat management activities that provide significant environmental co-benefits including water quality improvements, carbon sequestration, etc.

Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal
Government
Total Estimated Funding: $5,000,000.

Cost share is not required but may be beneficial, in particular to complete a larger project. Applications with higher proportions of secured cost share contribution towards total project cost will score more points through the “Cost Share” application evaluation criterion.

Period of Performance: 2-4 year grant terms
Ongoing. Pre-applications
are accepted
continuously and will be
reviewed and
recommended by the
WCB.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/ecosystem-
restoration-and-
agricultural-lands/
James Croft, 1-916-
926-7523,
[email protected]
a.gov
Habitat, Wildlife Wildlife Conservation
Board - Wildlife
Corridor and Fish
Passage Projects
Planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources infrastructure improving passage for wildlife or fish. Plus projects that restore or enhance wildlife mobility/fish passage across barriers whose impacts increased by drought.

Priority 1: Construction of wildlife crossings; Restoration or enhancement of natural habitats that provide a visual screen in wildlife corridors; Removal of instream impediments to fish passage such as weirs, check dams or other water supply and flood control infrastructure; Installation of fish friendly culverts, fish ladders, bypass channels or other measures that allow migratory fish to go under, around or over passage barriers; Planning projects that provide designs and environmental review for future restoration projects at sites that are listed on either of CDFW’s 2020 Wildlife Movement Priority Barrier List or 2019 Fish Passage Priority List. Priority 2: Installation of fencing or other measures that will direct wildlife away from roadways and toward existing migration corridors; Planning projects that provide designs and environmental review for future wildlife corridor and fish passage restoration projects at sites that are not listed on either of CDFW’s 2020 Wildlife Movement Priority Barrier List or 2019 Fish Passage Priority List.

Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal
Government
Total Estimated Funding: $5,000,000.

Cost share is not required but may be beneficial, in particular to complete a larger project. Applications with higher proportions of secured cost share contribution towards total project cost will score more points through the “Cost Share” application evaluation criterion.

Period of Performance: 2-4 year grant terms
Ongoing. Pre-applications
are accepted
continuously and will be
reviewed and
recommended by the
WCB.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/wildlife-
corridor-and-fish-
passage/
Don Crocker, 1-916-
926-7317,
WCBcorridors@wildlif
e.ca.gov
August 9, 2023
2184
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Habitat,
Wetlands
Wildlife Conservation
Board - Habitat
Enhancement and
Restoration Program
(HERP)
The Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Program (HERP) continues to support a wide variety of restoration projects that fall outside WCB’s other mandated programs. HERP projects are distributed throughout California and all habitat types. The purpose of this program is to provide assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources.

Eligible projects include: native fisheries restoration; restoration of wetlands; restoration of coastal, tidal, or fresh water habitat; other native habitat restoration projects including coastal scrub oak, grasslands, and threatened and endangered species habitats; in-stream restoration projects, including removal of fish passage barriers and other obstructions; and other projects that improve the quality of native habitat.

Eligible Applicants include:

Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal
Government
Total estimated available funding is $5,000,000.

Cost share not required but may be beneficial, in particular to complete a larger project. Applications with higher proportions of secured cost share contribution towards total project cost will score more points through the “Cost Share” application evaluation criterion.

Most HERP funding is provided by the Habitat Conservation Fund and various voter-approved bonds. HERP projects must receive a recommendation from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and provide for long-term maintenance following project completion.

Ongoing. Pre-applications
are accepted
continuously and will be
reviewed and
recommended by the
WCB.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/habitat-
enhancement-and-
restoration-program/
Judah Grossman, 1-
916-926-8830,
judah.grossman@wildl
ife.ca.gov
Habitat Wildlife Conservation
Board - California
Riparian Habitat
Conservation Program
California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program is accepting concept proposals for projects that provide meaningful and sustainable improvements to riparian habitats. Concept proposals should be for:

Implementation of a capital improvement project that restores or enhances riparian habitats and functions, Design and planning of a riparian habitat restoration project which leads directly to implementing a capital improvement project.

Shovel-ready implementation projects that have a completed CEQA document will be prioritized. The following project types will be emphasized:

Restoration of riparian vegetation and re-establishing floodplain connectivity; Active or passive restoration that may include an element of invasive plant removal and control; Installation of fencing along the riparian corridor to manage livestock or wildlife and reduce impacts to streams or riparian vegetation; Reconfigure degraded, incised, or undefined streams to restore natural hydrology and encourage reestablishment of native riparian habitat.

Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal
Government.

Applications with higher proportions of
secured cost share contribution towards
total project cost will score more points
through the “Cost Share” application
evaluation criterion.

Total Estimated Funding Available: $3,000,000.

Does not require matching funding, but part of evaluation criteria.

Grantee or landowner will maintain protected and restored habitat in perpetuity for conservation easements, and typically for 25 years for other implementation projects. A long-term management plan is a requirement of any funded project.

Grantee will complete environmental review for their project as required by state and federal laws and obtain all required environmental permits.

A contribution of either cash or in-kind services is recommended for all projects; partnerships are strongly encouraged.
2-4 year grant terms
Ongoing. Pre-
applications are accepted
continuously and will be
reviewed and
recommended by the
WCB.
https://wcb.ca.gov/Pro
grams/Riparian
Cara Allen, 1-916-926-
9584,
[email protected].
govHabitat Wildlife Conservation
Board - Regional
Conservation
Investment Strategies
(RCIS)
RCIS program encourages public agencies to develop regional conservation planning documents using the best available science to identify regional conservation priorities and other actions to help California’s species populations that may be vulnerable or declining by protecting, restoring, creating, and reconnecting their habitats.

A RCIS is a voluntary, non-regulatory document that provides guidance on actions that, if implemented, would result in effective regional conservation.

A public agency may propose an RCIS that is developed in consultation with local agencies that have land use authority within the RCIS area. The RCIS Program supports the following priorities:
• Geographic areas lacking an NCCP or regional HCP (i.e., HCP’s focused on regional conservation with large/interconnected reserve systems) • Geographic areas with a local (non-regulatory) conservation plan or strategy approved or adopted by a public agency
• Proposals with matching funds (including in-kind match) • Proposals that demonstrate readiness and qualifications Need support letters and demonstrated successful grant
management/completion experience.

Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal
Government.

Applications with higher proportions of
secured cost share contribution towards
total project cost will score more points
through the “Cost Share” application
evaluation criterion.

Total estimated available funding: $3,000,000.

Letter of Intent Required.

Period of Performance: June 30, 2025.

Ongoing. Pre-applications
are accepted
continuously and will be
reviewed and
recommended by the
WCB.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/regional-
conservation-
investment-strategies-
rcis/
Shannon Lucas, 1-916-
247-7065,
shannon.lucas@wildlif
e.ca.gov
August 9, 2023
2285
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Habitat &
Ecosystem
Restoration;
Water Quality,
and Multi-
Benefits
California Department
of Fish & Wildlife - Prop
1 Delta Water Quality
and Ecosystem
Restoration Grant
Program
Eligible project categories are planning, implementation and acquisition.

Prop1 Projects - Must address at least one of the following priorities:

Delta WQ and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program - Improve WQ; Improve habitats in the Delta; Planning for multi-benefit restoration through regional partnerships; and Scientific studies to support implementation of the Delta Science Plan.

Projects must contribute to the implementation of the California Water Action Plan.

To be eligible for Proposition 1 funding, projects must provide ecosystem benefits that are greater than required applicable environmental mitigation measures or compliance
obligations. Projects must benefit the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta including Suisun Marsh.

The following entity types are eligible for
funding: state and local public agencies
within California, Tribes, non-profit
organizations, and public utilities and
mutual water. Other entities that are not
eligible for funding under this Solicitation
may work as subcontractors for an eligible
applicant.

Approximately $31 million estimated funding available for Watershed Restoration Grant Program and the Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program
Cost share is not required; however, proposals with higher proportions of secured cost share may receive higher scores during the evaluation process.

Period of Performance - 3 years
Grant-funded project work must be completed by March 15, 2026.

CDFW has launched a
new, single application
portal which will remain
available on an ongoing
basis, allowing applicants
to submit one application
for consideration under
multiple funding streams.
https://www.wildlife.ca.
gov/Conservation/Wat
ersheds/Restoration-
Grants
WatershedGrants@wil
dlife.ca.gov
Lauren Barva, 1-916-
247-8903,
Lauren.barva@wildlife
.ca.gov
Habitat &
Ecosystem
Restoration;
Water Quality,
and Multi-
Benefits
California Department
of Fish & Wildlife - Prop
1 Watershed
Restoration Grant
Program
Eligible project categories are planning, implementation and acquisition.

The Watershed Restoration Grant Program funds water quality, river, and watershed protection and restoration projects of statewide importance outside of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Funding to implement objectives: more reliable water supplies, the restoration of important species and habitat, and a more resilient, sustainably managed water resources system (e.g., water supply, water quality, flood protection, environment).

Projects must address at least one of the following priorities: Large-scale wildfire recovery response and prevention; Manage headwaters for multiple benefits; Protect/restore mountain meadow ecosystems; Protect/restore anadromous and other native fish habitat; Protect/restore coastal wetland ecosystems; and Protect/restore cross-border urban creeks and watersheds. Project Types include, but not limited to: Restoring, protecting or enhancing habitat; Improving forest health; Modernizing stream crossings, culverts, and bridges; Reconnecting historical flood plains; Installing or improving fish screens; Providing fish passage; Improving ecological functions; Acquisitions from willing sellers; Restoring cross-border creeks and watersheds Improving local watershed management; and Removing sediment or trash.

The following entity types are eligible for
funding: state and local public agencies
within California, Tribes, non-profit
organizations, and public utilities and
mutual water. Other entities that are not
eligible for funding under this Solicitation
may work as subcontractors for an eligible
applicant.

To be eligible for Proposition 1 funding,
projects must provide ecosystem benefits
that are greater than required applicable
environmental mitigation measures or
compliance
obligations.

Up to $24 million for Prop 1 Watershed Restoration Grants Cost share is not required; however, proposals with higher proportions of secured cost share may receive higher scores during the evaluation process.

Period of Performance - 3 years
Grant-funded project work must be completed by March 15, 2026.

CDFW has launched a
new, single application
portal which will remain
available on an ongoing
basis, allowing applicants
to submit one application
for consideration under
multiple funding streams.
https://www.wildlife.ca.
gov/Conservation/Wat
ersheds/Restoration-
Grants
WatershedGrants@wil
dlife.ca.gov
Lauren Barva, 1-916-
247-8903,
Lauren.barva@wildlife
.ca.gov
Habitat, Climate
Change
California Department
of Fish and Wildlife -
Addressing Climate
Impacts
For projects addressing urgent degrading water and habitat conditions due to climate change impacts, a portion of which will be available for grants.

Eligible uses of these funds include purchasing water from willing sellers to benefit wildlife, protecting instream flows, building water conservation projects, implementing emergency restoration activities, and conservation strategies identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan with a priority on actions that protect the Species of Greatest Conservation Need identified in the Plan.

Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
Total Estimated Funding Available: $35,000,000
Cost Share Required: 0%, but strongly encouraged.

Period of Performance: End Date March 15, 2026.

The application process begins with a concept proposal submitted through CDFW's WebGrants portal. CDFW will review concept proposals as received. Upon review, CDFW will contact applicants regarding next steps.

Applicants may consult with CDFW staff at any time, including before submitting a concept proposal to discuss their projects. To request a consultation, fill out the Consultation Request Form.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.

CDFW will review and
award proposals on an
ongoing basis, as often
as monthly for eligible
projects.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/addressing-
climate-impacts/
Lauren Barva, 1-916-
247-8903,
lauren.barva@wildlife.
ca.gov
August 9, 2023
2386
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Habitat, Climate
Change
California Department
of Fish and Wildlife -
Wildlife Corridors,
Nature Based Solutions
Funding to support connectivity projects that advance multi-benefit and nature-based solutions, consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan, the California Wildlife Barriers Report, and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report. For connectivity planning and implementation projects consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan, the state’s efforts on connectivity, and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report or efforts to allow fish and wildlife the freedom to roam in California by accelerating fish and wildlife corridor projects.

Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
Total Estimated Funding Available: $42,000,000
Cost Share Required: 0%
Period of Performance: End Date March 15, 2028.

The application process begins with a concept proposal submitted through CDFW's WebGrants portal. CDFW will review concept proposals as received. Upon review, CDFW will contact applicants regarding next steps.

Applicants may consult with CDFW staff at any time, including before submitting a concept proposal to discuss their projects. To request a consultation, fill out the Consultation Request Form.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.

CDFW will review and
award proposals on an
ongoing basis, as often
as monthly for eligible
projects.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/wildlife-
corridors-nature-
based-solutions/
Lauren Barva, 1-916-
247-8903,
lauren.barva@wildlife.
ca.gov
Habitat, Climate
Change
California Department
of Fish and Wildlife -
Wetlands and Mountain
Meadows Restoration,
Nature Based Solutions
Funding for projects that restore or enhance wetlands and watershed ecosystems and provide co-benefits, consistent with the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy and Pathways to 30x30. The Program will also support pilot projects for CDFW's Beaver Program.

Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
Total Estimated Funding Available: $54,000,000
Cost Share Required: 0%
Period of Performance: End Date March 15, 2027.

The application process begins with a concept proposal submitted through CDFW's WebGrants portal. CDFW will review concept proposals as received. Upon review, CDFW will contact applicants regarding next steps.

Applicants may consult with CDFW staff at any time, including before submitting a concept proposal to discuss their projects. To request a consultation, fill out the Consultation Request Form.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.

CDFW will review and
award proposals on an
ongoing basis, as often
as monthly for eligible
projects.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/wetlands-
and-mountain-
meadows-restoration-
nature-based-
solutions/
Lauren Barva, 1-916-
247-8903,
lauren.barva@wildlife.
ca.gov
Habitat, Climate
Change
California Department
of Fish and Wildlife -
Drought Emergency:

Protecting Salmon
Funding for planning and implementation projects that enhance resiliency to drought and climate change through restoration, protection, or enhancement of riparian and aquatic habitat and river channels, reconnection of historical flood plains, or improvements to ecological functions.

A portion of this funding will be dedicated to the Klamath River Watershed projects demonstrating support from and collaboration with Tribes and local landowners or landowner association. This dedicated funding will be available as follows: Up to $10 million available for projects within the Scott River and its tributaries; and Up to $10 million available for projects within the Shasta River and its tributaries.

Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
Total Estimated Funding Available: $100,000,000
Cost Share Required: 0%
Period of Performance: End Date March 15, 2026.

The application process begins with a concept proposal submitted through CDFW's WebGrants portal. CDFW will review concept proposals as received. Upon review, CDFW will contact applicants regarding next steps.

Applicants may consult with CDFW staff at any time, including before submitting a concept proposal to discuss their projects. To request a consultation, fill out the Consultation Request Form.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.

CDFW will review and
award proposals on an
ongoing basis, as often
as monthly for eligible
projects.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/drought-
emergency-protecting-
salmon/
Lauren Barva, 1-916-
247-8903,
lauren.barva@wildlife.
ca.gov
Natural
Resources,
Climate
California State Coastal
Conservancy - Ongoing
Funding
The Coastal Conservancy accepts grant applications on an ongoing basis for projects that benefit public access, natural resources, working lands, and climate resiliency on the California coast.

To find out how to access our ongoing funding opportunities for your project, please contact the Regional Managers above.

After contacting a Regional Manager, if your project is eligible for Conservancy funding, you will either be asked to fill out a pre-proposal application (approx. 3 pages) or advised to apply during one of our scheduled grant rounds.

The Conservancy can make grants to
government agencies (federal, state, local,
and special districts), federally-recognized
tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organizations with purposes consistent
with Division 21 of the Public Resources
Code.

Contact program for current funding available. As of May 2023, funding not available.

Ongoing Funding https://scc.ca.gov/gran
ts/
Litter, Parks,
Streets
California Department
of Transportation -
Clean California Local
Grant Program
(CCLGP)
Funds will go to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces. Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation.

Eligible projects shall include, but not be limited to: Community litter abatement and beautification and community litter abatement events and/or educational program.

Caltrans will develop project selection criteria that will incorporate:

Community need, Potential to enhance and beautify public space, Potential for greening to provide shade, reduce the urban heat island effect, and use native drought-tolerant plants, Potential to improve access to public space, Public engagement in the project proposal that reflects community priorities, Benefit to underserved communities.

Applicants must be local or regional public
agencies, transit agencies, or tribal
governments. Nonprofit organizations may
be sub-applicants.

At least 75% of the population surrounding
the project site(s) must be underserved.

Cycle 2 of the Program will provide $100,000,000 in grant funding.

The local match will range from 0% to 50% of the project costs.

Local match based on the disadvantage of the project location.

Half of the overall program funds will benefit or be located in underserved communities.

The maximum grant is $5,000,000.

Funds shall not be used to displace people experiencing homelessness.

Projects must be completed by June 30, 2026.

Final Invoice with project closeout costs by November 1, 2026.

Opens/Call for Projects:

February 14, 2023
Workshops: March 15
and April 3, 2023
Application Deadline:

Ongoing
Award Notification:

August/September 2023
https://cleancaliforni
a.dot.ca.gov/local-
grants/local-grant-
program
CleanCA.LocalGrant
@dot.ca.gov
August 9, 2023
2487
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
STEM Education,
Environmental
Conservation
and
Sustainability,
Public Safety
Marathon Petroleum
Foundation, Inc.

STEM Education: better prepare middle school, high school and career/technical education students for professional and academic success by increasing access to high-quality educational resources and instruction.

Environmental: These efforts may include recycling initiatives, clean-ups, educational programs, the construction of nature trails and research projects.

Public Safety: Provide funding, equipment and support to first responders, government agencies and community based organizations to increase the overall safety of the communities where we operate.

Eligible organizations must be both:

Incorporated in the U.S. and Recognized
as a nonprofit organization by the Internal
Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3)
of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code or as
part of a federal, state, local or tribal
government as provided by Section
170(c)(1).
2019 Median Award $25,000.
534 Grants and Sponsorships.

Ineligible: Individuals, For-profit entities, Political parties, candidates and organizations; Fraternal, labor, athletic, alumni and social organizations and their related foundations
Chambers of commerce and other business leagues or organizations, Private foundations and foundations classified as supporting organizations by the IRS; Organizations that do not comply with the USA Patriot Act; Churches, mosques, synagogues or other houses of worship and related ecumenical groups; Organizations that discriminate against others.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.
https://www.marathon
petroleum.com/Sustai
nability/Creating-
Shared-Value-and-
Opportunity/Marathon-
Petroleum-
Foundation/
Water Quality California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Per- and
Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS)
Funding
The Budget Act of 2021 appropriates $30 million from the General Fund to the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) to address Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). A budget addendum includes another $50 million allocated for fiscal year (FY) 2022/23 and $20 million for FY 2023/24. This funding is available for technical and financial assistance to drinking water systems to address PFAS in their water drinking water supply.

Nonprofit Public Agency
Projects are to benefit public water
systems.

Total Estimated Funding: $30,000,000.

No required matching funding.

Period of Performance 2-3 years.

Continuous application
process.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/per-and-
polyfluoroalkyl-
substances-pfas-
funding/
Matt Pavelchik,
1-916-323-0624,
Matthew.Pavelchik@w
aterboards.ca.gov
Water Quality California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Agricultural
Drainage Loan Program
The Agricultural Drainage Loan Program was created by the Water Conservation and Water Quality Bond Act of 1986 to address treatment, storage, conveyance, or disposal of agricultural drainage water that threatens waters of the State. Projects must address treatment, storage, conveyance or disposal of agricultural drainage that threaten waters of the State.

Eligible Applicants include any city, county,
district, joint powers authority or other
political subdivision of the State involved
with water management.

Total of $ 6.66 Million available. Loan repayments are for a period of up to 20 years
Webpage last updated 6/2/2020
Continuous application
process.
https://www.waterboar
ds.ca.gov/water_issue
s/programs/grants_loa
ns/agdrain/agdrain_lo
an.shtml#funding
Contact:

Meghan.tosney@wate
rboards.ca.gov
Water Quality California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Agricultural
Drainage Management
Loan Program
The Agricultural Drainage Management Loan Program, created by Proposition 204 and distributed through the Agricultural Drainage Management Subaccount, provides loan and grant funding for Drainage Water Management Units. Drainage Water Management Units are land and facilities for the treatment, storage, conveyance, reduction or disposal of agricultural drainage water that, if discharged untreated, would pollute or threaten to pollute the waters of the State. This program is available to any city, county, district, joint power authority, or other political subdivision of the State involved with water management.

Eligible Applicants include any city, county,
district, joint powers authority or other
political subdivision of the State involved
with water management.

Total of $10.44 Million available. Loan repayments are for a period of up to 20 years
Webpage last updated 6/2/2020
Continuous application
process.
https://www.waterboar
ds.ca.gov/water_issue
s/programs/grants_loa
ns/agdrain/agdrain_m
gmt.shtml
Contact:

Meghan.tosney@wate
rboards.ca.gov
Water Quality California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Supplemental
Environmental Projects
(SEPs)
Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) are environmentally beneficial projects that a settling party agrees to undertake in the settlement of an action to offset a portion of a civil penalty. The State Water Board supports the inclusion of SEPs in the settlement of an enforcement action, so long as these projects meet the criteria specified in the SEP Policy to ensure that the selected projects have environmental value, further the enforcement goals and other important policies of the Water Boards, and are subject to appropriate input and oversight by the Water Boards.

Public entities and stakeholder
organizations (NGOs) with projects in
areas governed by the Water Board. A
more defined public process for soliciting
potential SEPs is part of the proposed SEP
Policy amendment.

Amount of SEP: Administrative civil liabilities and civil penalties assessed under the Water Code are paid into special funds for specific environmental purposes. The State Water Board has a strong interest in monitoring the use of funds for SEPs that would otherwise be paid into accounts for which it has statutory management and/or disbursement responsibilities. No settlements shall be approved by the Water Boards that fund a SEP in an amount greater than 50 percent of the total adjusted monetary assessment against the settling party. The total adjusted monetary assessment is the total amount assessed, exclusive of a Water Board’s investigative and enforcement costs.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis. The
Water Boards are
currently seeking
proposals for SEPs to be
compiled into a statewide
proposed SEP list. This
list will be available to the
public and updated on a
quarterly basis.
https://www.waterboar
ds.ca.gov/water_issue
s/programs/enforceme
nt/sep.html
Contact:

Matthew.Buffleben@w
aterboards.ca.gov can
also assist in
connecting you with
the appropriate
Regional Water Board
or State Water Board
Division contact.

August 9, 2023
2588
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Quality State Water Resources
Control Board -
Cleanup and
Abatement Account
Funding Program (CAA)
Urgent Drinking Water
Need Projects
Tier 1 - Primary Urgency: a) Emergency projects that require immediate action to mitigate a significant threat to the environment or a threat to public health and safety where there has been no viable RP identified, or where the viable RP is unwilling or unable to adequately respond to the emergency; b) Urgent drinking water needs.

Tier 2 – Secondary Urgency: a) Projects that address a less urgent need to clean up a waste or abate the effects of a waste on waters of the State where no viable RP has been identified, or where the viable RP is unwilling or unable to adequately respond.

Example Eligible Projects (including, but not limited to) Provision of interim alternate water supplies (bottled or hauled water).

Emergency improvements or repairs to existing water systems as necessary to provide an adequate supply of domestic water if shown to be a more cost- effective interim solution than provision of interim alternate water supplies.

Eligible improvements or repairs include but are not limited to: Well rehabilitation or replacement; Emergency interties, extension of service, or consolidation projects; Treatment systems; Rented, borrowed or purchased equipment; Design, installation and initial startup costs.

Projects with an RP that has a legal obligation and financial capacity to address the waste are not eligible for CAA funding.

A public agency, including Regional
Boards.

A tribal government that is on the
California Tribal Consultation List
maintained by the Native American
Heritage Commission and is a
disadvantaged community (DAC).

A not-for-profit organization serving a
DAC; or A community water system that
serves a DAC.

The local DDW District Office can assist
public water systems by submitting the
application on behalf of a water system.

Total estimated available funding $9,700,000.

An eligible recipient may request emergency funding for only one (1) project per drinking water emergency or threatened emergency.

Emergency funding will generally be limited to $500,000 per project. Cost share TBD.

Eligible Tier 2 projects include but are not necessarily limited to planning and design including pilot projects, or implementation of the following:
· Cleanup of Oil/Diesel/Petroleum Spill, Mining Waste Leachate Drainage, or other Discharges.
· Removal of Contaminated Sediment, Illegally Dumped Material, or other Debris.
· Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater.
· Watershed Restoration, including Habitat Restoration, Erosion Control, Algae Abatement, etc.

Applications can be
submitted on a
continuous basis through
FAAST until funds
exhausted.

Board staff will annually
estimate fund availability
based on the current and
projected uncommitted
CAA balance, projecting
over a minimum of years.

Tier 1 funding requests
are accepted on a
continuous basis. Tier 2
funding requests will be
accepted through a
separate solicitation that
may or may not occur
each year.
https://www.waterboar
ds.ca.gov/water_issue
s/programs/grants_loa
ns/caa/urgent_water_
needs.html
Water Quality California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Orphan Site
Cleanup Fund
The Orphan Site Cleanup Fund (OSCF) is a grant program within the Division of Financial Assistance.

The OSCF Program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants for the cleanup of sites contaminated by leaking petroleum underground storage tanks (USTs) where there is no financially responsible party, and the applicant is not an eligible claimant to the UST Cleanup Fund. • Grantee is not eligible for the UST
Cleanup Fund.
• Grantee did not cause or contribute to
release.
• Grantee has no affiliation with a person
who caused or contributed to the release.
• Principal source of contamination is from
a petroleum UST.
• No financially responsible party has been
identified to pay for the cleanup costs.

The OSCF program is no longer limited to funding only brownfield sites.

The maximum amount of grant monies available for an eligible occurrence drops to $1 million for any grant application filed on or after January 1, 2015.

Application accepted on a
continuous basis.
https://www.waterboar
ds.ca.gov/water_issue
s/programs/ustcf/oscf.
shtml
Water Quality,
Energy
David and Lucile
Packard Foundation
Increasing energy efficiency across all sectors; help ensure that fishing and marine aquaculture are sustainable and to protect places that are vital to maintaining biodiversity and wild fish stocks; Understand and proactively address the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on the ocean.

Grants are made only for charitable,
educational, or scientific purposes,
primarily from tax-exempt charitable
organizations. The Packard Foundation
does not fund the following: Lobbying and
activities to influence specific legislation,
Conference fees and tuition assistance,
Religious organizations, Individuals
Depending on budget size and introductory conversation with program officer.

LOIs accepted on a
continuous basis.
https://www.packard.o
rg/what-we-
fund/ocean/
Water Quality,
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
Coca-Cola Foundation
(Private Foundation)
Water: access to clean water, water conservation and recycling. Does not fund projects to acquire or improve land, building or equipment. They are unable to provide support for construction or renovation projects. Has history of funding dams and wells, ram pump technology, wastewater treatment, watershed restoration, soil conservation and restoration, sustainable agriculture and water reduction needs, lake restoration, hydration centers, water sanitation. Strong international focus.

Open to public agencies and nonprofits. There is no dollar limitation for grant requests. The Coca-Cola Company and its affiliated
foundations accept
applications for
contributions, fundraising
dinners, and community
sponsorships year-round.
https://www.coca-
colacompany.com/our-
company/the-coca-
cola-foundation
August 9, 2023
2689
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency, Water
Quality, Flood
Management,
Wildfire
US Environmental
Protection Agency -
FEMA Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP)
For communities to implement mitigation activities to reduce risk to life and property from natural hazards. In CA, natural hazards include wildfire, earthquake, drought, extreme weather, flooding, and other impacts of climate change. HMGP funding can also support the development of Local Hazard Mitigation Plans and project scoping activities. Projects must be eligible, feasible, and cost effective per FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance. Projects must be stand-alone activities that will reduce risk as their primary benefit, but CalOES strongly encourages the submission of projects that achieve multiple benefits.

Examples of mitigation projects that can be funded through HMGP include, but are not limited to: Dry Floodproofing of Historic Residential Structures, Hazard Mitigation Plan; Mitigating Flood and Drought Conditions; Wildfire Mitigation; Wind Retrofit; Hazard mitigation planning; Hazardous fuels reduction; Ignition resistant construction; Defensible space; Post-disaster code enforcement; Soil stabilization; Erosion control; Localized and non- localized flood risk reduction; Structure elevation; Critical facility generators; Dry flood proofing; Mitigation reconstruction; Structural and non-structural retrofitting of existing buildings; Property acquisition. New construction is ineligible.

Storm Drain/Flood Prevention Improvements – Typically eligible Fire flow Improvement Projects – Likely not eligible
Reservoir Replacement/Capacity Expansion Project – Replacement no, upgrading maybe
Water Infrastructure Fire Hardening – Typically eligible Eligible subapplicants from all 58 CA
counties are eligible to apply, including:

State Agencies
Federally-Recognized Tribes
Local Governments/Communities
Private Non-Profit Organizations
Applications are submitted to the state,
eligible tribe, or territory, which receives
HMGP funds from FEMA.

To be eligible, must have a FEMA-
approved and locally adopted Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan or a Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan at
time of award.

Private nonprofit organizations are not
subject to this requirement, but the County
in which they are located must meet the
LHMP requirement.

Total Estimated Funding: $89,000,000
25% non-federal match required.

Funding is based on the estimated total or aggregate cost of disaster assistance:

Up to 15% of the first $2 billion
Up to 10% for amounts between $2 billion and $10 billion Up to 7.5% for amounts between $10 billion and $35.333 billion States with enhanced mitigation plans: Up to 20%, not to exceed $35.333 billion.
36-month Period of Performance
Projects must be cost-effective using FEMA's Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Toolkit resulting in a benefit cost ratio of 1.0 or greater.

FEMA won't approve a project under HMGP if the project is more appropriately funded under another funding program (i.e., U.S.BR, U.S.FWS, etc.). Consult with other programs to make sure FEMA is the most appropriate funding authority before applying.

Specific Funding Priorities Listed on CalOES webpage. Priority projects have changed for the 2021 solicitation: benefits to disadvantaged communities, climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, and whole community resilience are preferred.

Cal OES Hazard
Mitigation accepts Notice
of Interest (NOI) on an
ongoing basis for future
funding opportunities.

Release of DR-4683
NOFO with PrepCA
Match: March 1, 2023
Webinars: March 8 and
March 15, 2023
NOI Opens: March 31,
2023
HMGP NOIs Due: May
10, 2023
HMGP Subapplications
PrepCA Match Open:

June 2, 2023
HMGP Subapplications
PrepCA Match Due:

August 4, 2023
Cal OES submits HMGP
and PrepCA selections
to FEMA: January 14,
2024
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/404-hazard-
mitigation-grant-
program/
[email protected]
916-845-8234
Water Supply,
Reliability
California Department
of Water Resources -
Small Community
Drought Relief Program
The purpose of the Small Communities Drought Relief Program is to provide immediate and near-term financial and technical support to help small communities survive this and future droughts. Small communities are those not served by an urban water supplier (suppliers that provide drinking water with at least 3,000 connections or provide more than 3,000 acre-feet of drinking water annually).

Eligible projects shall be in counties included in Governor Newsom’s state of emergency proclamations for 2021 or must be in an area determined by the State Water Resources Control Board where drought conditions necessitate urgent and immediate action. Any county or jurisdiction included in future drought proclamations or for circumstances for which the SWRCB determines that drought conditions necessitate urgent and immediate action to ensure availability of safe drinking water, to protect public health and safety, will also qualify for funding.

Project Types: reliable water supply sources, water system storage, replace aging and leaking pipelines, backup power sources for system operation, emergency water system repairs, bottled/hauled water, new wells and water storage tanks, and improvements to intakes and distribution systems.

Eligible Costs: reasonable cost of studies, engineering, design, construction, other direct work.
• Public agencies (e.g., Counties, cities)
• Public utilities
• Special districts (e.g., school districts,
community service districts, irrigation
districts, flood control districts, reclamation
districts)
• Colleges and universities
• Mutual water companies
• Nonprofit organizations
• Federally recognized Indian tribes
• State Indian tribes listed on the Native
American Heritage Commission's
California Tribal Consultation List
Total Estimated Funding Available: $0.

Can still apply in the event more funding becomes available.

The funding must be encumbered (for an agreement/contract) by June 30, 2024, and must be expended by June 30, 2026; therefore, projects must be completed by March 31, 2026 to allow time for the closeout process and final payment, including retention.

Applications submitted on
a rolling basis.

Small communities
impacted by the drought
are encouraged to apply
as soon as possible.

Applications will be
processed as they are
received until funds are
exhausted or until
December 29, 2023,
whichever comes first.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/small-
community-drought-
relief-program/
Contact: 559-230-
3309,
SmallCommunityDrou
[email protected]
Water Supply,
Reliability
US Department of
Agriculture (USDA)
Emergency Community
Water Assistance
Grants
The USDA Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants program supports eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. Eligible applicants must show a decline in quantity or quality of water that occurred within two years of the date of the application or that a significant decline in quality or quantity of water is imminent. Events that can qualify as an emergency include: Drought or flood, Earthquake, Tornado or hurricane, Disease outbreak, Chemical spill, leak or seepage, Other disasters. NOTE: A federal disaster declaration is not required.

Eligibility: Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses online, and Tribal lands in rural areas.

Rurally located public bodies
Nonprofit organizations
Federally recognized tribes
Applicants must show that a major decline
in quantity or quality of water occurred
within two years of the date of the
application. Grants are also awarded when
a significant decline in quality and quantity
of water is imminent.

Water transmission line grants up to $150,000 to construct waterline extensions, repair breaks or leaks in existing water distribution lines, and address related maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply Water source grants up to $1,000,000 for the construction of new wells, reservoirs, transmission lines, treatment plants, and/or other sources of water (water source up to and including the treatment plant) No cost share required.

Partnerships with other federal, state, local, private and nonprofit entities are encouraged.

Applications submitted on
a rolling basis.
https://www.rd.usda.g
ov/programs-
services/water-
environmental-
programs/emergency-
community-water-
assistance-grants
Lisa Butler,
Community Facilities
Programs Director
[email protected] |
(559) 754-3146 or
(559) 309-6381
August 9, 2023
2790
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Supply,
Reliability
State Water Resources
Control Board - Small
Community
Water/Wastewater
(SCWW) Funding
Provides low-interest loans, grants, and principal forgiveness to small disadvantaged communities for planning/design and construction of projects that restore and maintain water quality in the state.

Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
Applicants must serve small (less than
20,000) communities qualifying as a DAC
or SDAC.

Total Estimated Funding Available: $110,000,000 Applications submitted on a rolling basis.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/small-
community-clean-
water-wastewater-
scww-funding/
1-916-327-9978, DFA-
OSWS@waterboards.
ca.gov
Water Supply
and Reliability
California Department
of Water Resources -
County Drought
Resilience Planning
Assistance Program
A sub-Program of the DWR Small Community Drought Relief Program.

The purpose of the County Drought Resilience Planning Grant Program intends to help the counties to establish standing drought task forces or to develop the county drought resilience plans, per Senate Bill 552.

The DWR County Drought Resilience Planning Grant Program is offered as a sub-program of the Small Community Drought Relief (SCDR) Program, per the allocation of the Budget Act of 2021, Section 2, Item 3860-101- 0001(a). Per Senate Bill (SB) 552 of 2021, counties are required to establish a drought and water shortage task force and develop a drought and water shortage emergency response and long-term mitigation plan for domestic wells and state small water systems (serving 4-14 connections) (CWC Section 10609.70).

Public Agency
California’s 58 Counties are eligible to
submit applications.

Total Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Expected number of awards: Dependent
Estimated amount per award: $10,000 – $125,000
Applications will be
accepted and awarded on
a continuous basis
through December 29,
2023, or until funds are
exhausted, whichever
comes first.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/county-
drought-resilience-
planning-assistance-
program/
[email protected]
.gov, 1-916-873-5187
Water Supply
and Efficiency
California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Water
Recycling Funding
Program - Construction
Loan and Grant
Program and Planning
Grant Program
The Program promotes the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater (water recycling) in order to augment or offset fresh water supplies in California by providing technical and financial assistance to agencies and other stakeholders in support of water recycling projects and research.

Construction: Provide construction loans and grants for water recycling projects. Eligible uses: Construction of water recycling distribution, storage, pumping, treatment, including groundwater recharge facilities and spreading basins.

Planning: Planning of Recycled Water. Determine the feasibility of using recycled water to offset the use of fresh/potable water from state and/or local supplies. Only local public agencies are eligible to receive a facility planning grant. Eligible uses: Preparation of a complete facilities planning report (stamped by an engineer), including a market assessment, alternative analysis, development of user assurances and preparation of a construction financing plan.

Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal
Government
Only local public agencies are eligible to
receive a planning grant. Depending upon
the funding source, eligible applicants for
construction programs are local public
agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
qualified to do business in California,
public utilities, federally recognized Indian
tribes, and mutual water companies.

Total Estimated Funding: $232,750,000 be directed to water recycling projects as grant funds in conformance with the eligibility requirements described in the applicable CWSRF Intended Use Plan and the WRFP Guidelines.

Estimated amount per award: Up to $15,000,000
Applicant cost share: As low as 0% for DAC or SDAC, at least 50% for other applicants.

Grant is calculated at 35% of eligible construction costs up to $15 million per project.

Period of Performance: Expires June 30, 2027.

Applications are accepted
on a continuous basis
until June 30, 2025.
https://www.waterboar
ds.ca.gov/water_issue
s/programs/grants_loa
ns/water_recycling/
Sandeep Kals
1-916-324-8404
Sandeep.Kals@wate
rboards.ca.gov
Water Supply
and Efficiency
Metropolitan Water
District of Southern
California - Water
Savings Incentive
Program (WSIP)
The Water Savings Incentive Program provides rebates to non-residential consumers for improving water efficiency with upgraded equipment or services that do not qualify for other standard Metropolitan rebates. WSIP provides financial incentives for customized water efficiency projects including: installation of commercial or industrial high-efficiency equipment; industrial process improvements; agricultural and landscape water efficiency improvements; water management services, and NO-DES trucks. Projects must:
• Save at least 10 MG over the total project lifespan (up to 10 years) • Projects cannot be installed prior to rebate application approval • Cannot save potable water by replacing it with another water source such as recycled or well water
• At least three years of water use history must be provided to establish a water use baseline before project implementation
• Projects that involve equipment must operate for at least five years and save water for the lifespan of the equipment
• Water management services projects must have third-party contractual services for at least one year
All non-residential consumers within
Metropolitan’s service area can apply for a
WSIP incentive (projects in multi-family
residential common areas may be eligible).

New construction projects are not eligible.

Most incentives are $0.60 per 1,000 gallons of water saved.

Payments are usually phased. A percentage of the estimated total incentive may be provided to the customer upon project installation or implementation. The balance is paid after one year of monitoring the actual water use and verifying water savings compared to pre-project usage.

Consumers are encouraged to apply at least two months before projects are planned to start to ensure adequate time for the application process.

Participants who do not anticipate starting their projects within the next 12 months should wait to apply.

Eligible costs may include audits, design, engineering, construction, equipment and materials (including plant materials), hardware and software, freight and shipping, third-party labor and contract water management services.

Incentives are provided
on a first-come/first-serve
basis until funding is
exhausted.
https://www.bewaterwi
se.com/water-savings-
incentive-
program.html
Contact:
[email protected] or
888.645.3301
August 9, 2023
2891
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Supply
and Efficiency
Metropolitan Water
District of Southern
California - Community
Partnering Program
Sprinkled throughout Metropolitan’s six-county service area are pockets of learning – conservation demonstration gardens, native garden tour stops, school programs and community workshops all designed to teach about the importance of water.

Eligible projects include water-related educational outreach programs like community forums, workshops and water festivals, water-themed curriculum and supplies for grades K-12, after-school programs, exhibits, promotional materials and native plant and California Friendly® garden signage.

Applicants who serve our disadvantaged communities – which represent about half of Metropolitan’s service area – are especially encouraged to apply for sponsorships.

Community-based organizations including
nonprofits, professional associations,
educational institutions and public
agencies.

Provides up to $2,000 in sponsorships Sponsorship applications are reviewed throughout
the year, and funding is
limited and may be
depleted prior to the end
of the fiscal year (June
30). Applications must be
submitted at least 30
days prior to the start
date of the event or
program.
https://www.mwdh2o.c
om/planning-for-
tomorrow/funding-
opportunities/
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
California Department
of Water Resources -
CalConserve Revolving
Fund, Proposition 1
Water conservation & water use efficiency. CalConserve Water Efficiency Revolving Fund loans for local agency customer water saving upgrades and repairs, and for leak detection and repair. Project Types:

Pilot project for local agencies to provide water efficiency upgrades to eligible residents at no upfront costs.

Local agencies to provide low-interest loans to customers to finance the installation of onsite improvements to repair or replace, as necessary, cracked or leaking water pipes to conserve water.

Local Agencies: any city, county, city and
county, municipal utility district, community
services district, sanitary district, sanitation
district, water district as defined in Section
20200, public water system as defined in
Section 116275 of the Health and Safety
Code, or private water company under the
jurisdiction of the PUC.
$1.75 million is to be loaned out for water use efficiency upgrades. $5 million is to be loaned out for fixing expensive and difficult to repair customer leaks.
$3,000,000 cap per project.

The CalConserve
Revolving Fund Loan
Program solicitation is
available on a first-come,
first-served basis until
funds are exhausted.
https://www.water.ca.g
ov/Work-With-
Us/Grants-And-
Loans/CalConserve-
Water-Use-Efficiency-
Loan-Program
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Public Water
System Drought
Emergency Response
Program
Interim and/or permanent solutions for community water systems and public water systems owned by s chool di stricts, suffering drought related water outages or threatened emergencies, including: Interties, well modification, new wells, hauled/water/interim water, source alternatives, planning and construction. All drought related funding requests begin at the local level.

Community Water Systems and Public
water systems owned by a School District.

Estimated Funding $15,000,000.

Emergency funding may not exceed $500,000 per project.

The eligible recipient must contact their respective SWRCB Drinking Water District Office that will assist recipients by generating funding requests in the form of PWSDER Request Memos. SWRCB Drinking Water District Offices transmit each PWSDER Request memo to SWRCB
‐
DFA for final funding determination.

Application accepted on a
continuous basis.
https://www.waterboar
ds.ca.gov/drinking_wa
ter/certlic/drinkingwate
r/documents/drought/
PWSDE%20-
%20Drought%20Emer
gency%20-
%20Criteria(Guideline
s)%203-28-14-
final.pdf

Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency, Water
Quality, Flood
Management
US Environmental
Protection Agency -
Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation
Act (WIFIA) Loans
Program
Secured (direct) loans and loan guarantees to eligible and significant water infrastructure projects and to charge fees to recover all or a portion of the Agency's cost of providing credit assistance and the costs of retaining expert firms, including financial, planning, environmental, engineering, and legal services. Per the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), this round of funding will prioritize: 1) Increasing investment in economically stressed communities; 2) Making rapid progress on lead service line replacement; 3) Addressing PFAS and emerging contaminants; and 4) Supporting one water innovation and resilience. Water infrastructure projects that are new and innovative in regards to energy efficiency, addressing drought, or reducing water pollution and contaminants, and that are more resilient to all threats—whether it is natural disasters (e.g., flooding, hurricanes), climate change, or threats such as bioterrorism and cyber-attacks. Projects must be one of the following to be eligible: Those eligible under section 603(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; activities described in section 1452(a)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act; A project for enhanced energy efficiency in the operation of a public water system or a publicly owned treatment works; A project for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of a treatment works, community water system, or aging water distribution or waste collection facility; A brackish or sea water desalination project, including chloride control, a managed aquifer recharge project, a water recycling project, or a project to provide alternative water supplies to reduce aquifer depletion; A project to prevent, reduce, or mitigate the effects of drought, including projects that enhance the resilience of drought-stricken watersheds; Acquisition of real property or an interest in real property; A combination of eligible projects.
• A corporation.
• A partnership.
• A joint venture.
• A trust.
• A federal, state or local government
entity, agency, or instrumentality.
• A tribal government or consortium of
tribal governments.
• A state infrastructure financing authority,
as defined by the Clean Water Act and the
Safe
Drinking Water Act.
• Clean Water and Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund (SRF) Programs.

Provide approximately $5.5 billion in credit assistance and may finance approximately $11 billion in water infrastructure investment. 15% for small communities.

Credit available, secured (direct) loans or loan guarantees. $20 million: Minimum project size for large communities. $5 million: Minimum project size for small communities (population of 25,000 or less).

The maximum amount of WIFIA credit assistance to a project is 49% of eligible project costs.
*Requires the submission of a letter of interest (LOI) - No fees for LOI step. Selected projects will then be invited to submit an application at which time the application fee must be paid.
*Application fee - $25,000 for projects serving small communities (population less than 25,000 people), $100,000 for all others.

Other fees: Credit processing Fee- EPA estimates these costs could be in the range of approximately $100,000-$300,000 per project - due on loan execution.

Servicing Fee - annual servicing fee during repayment of the loan, $10,000 to $26,000 annually during construction and $8,000-$11,000 annually after project substantial completion.

Optional Supplemental Fee and Extraordinary Expenses Fee - TBD Cost Share: 0% Required.

Federal Register/NOFA:

June 13, 2022
OMB is soliciting
comments on the Build
America, Buy America
Guidance by March 13,
2023
Letter of Interest Due:

On a rolling basis
starting September 6,
2022; ends when funds
are committed or
publication of a
subsequent NOFA.

WIFIA Prospective
Borrower Webinar
Sessions:

March 8, 2023, at
3:00PM EST
April 12, 2023, at
3:00PM EST
https://www.epa.gov/w
ifia
Consider fees
associated with loan
application before
applying.

August 9, 2023
2992
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
Metropolitan Water
District of Southern
California - Local
Resources Program
(LRP)
New water recycling, groundwater recovery, and seawater desalination projects are eligible for funding provided they include construction of new substantive treatment or distribution facilities. Existing projects or those that have commenced construction prior to application submittal are ineligible.

Strong consideration will be given to projects that are well positioned for construction and timely production of stated project capacities in the near future. Projects with long ramp-up schedules may be addressed in phases.

Agency must apply for each phase separately when each phase is poised for timely construction and operation. Expansion of an existing project may be eligible on a case by case basis. For an expansion project to be eligible, Agency must be committed for the expansion to produce water above the existing facility annual production acre-feet.

The LRP is open to public and private
water agencies within Metropolitan’s
service area. Applications must be made
through the applicant’s respective
Metropolitan member agency.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to
initiate early coordination with Metropolitan
regarding proposed projects. Submittal of
a LRP application does not signify or
guarantee funding
approval by Metropolitan.

There are three LRP incentive payment structure options to choose from:
sliding scale incentives up to $340/AF over 25 years, sliding scale incentives up to $475/AF over 15 years, or fixed incentive up to $305/AF over 25 years. One option must be chosen at the time of application.

Construction must start within 2 years after agreement execution and start operations 4 years after agreement execution.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.

Project applications will
be accepted until the
target yield of 170,000
acre-feet per year is fully
subscribed.
https://www.mwdh2o.c
om/LRP
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Seawater
Intrusion Control Loan
Program
Low-interest loans to local agencies for the design and construction of publicly owned facilities necessary to protect groundwater quality in basins threatened by seawater intrusion, which are subject to a local groundwater management plan, and where restrictions on groundwater pumping, a physical solution, or both, are necessary to prevent the destruction of, or irreparable injury to, groundwater quality. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, water
conservation, freshwater well injection, and substitution of groundwater pumping from local surface supplies. Construction of distribution, storage, pumping, injection wells and treatment facilities.

City, county, district, joint powers authority,
or other political subdivision of the state
involved in water management
Limited to $2.5 million.

Interest rate is ½ of the general obligation bond Repayment term of 20 years.

Continuous application
process. The date of the
Division’s approval of a
complete application will
determine the order of
project funding.
http://www.waterboard
s.ca.gov/water_issues
/programs/grants_loan
s/swic.shtml
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
Metropolitan Water
District of Southern
California - Onsite
Retrofit Program
This program provides financial incentives to assist public and private property owners to convert irrigation or industrial systems from potable to recycled water. Eligible projects must be within Metropolitan Water District’s service area and must offset the demand on Metropolitan’s potable water system. Items eligible for incentives include:
• Project design
• Permitting
• Construction costs associated with the retrofit of potable to recycled water systems
• Connection fees
• Required recycled water signage.

The Program is open to public or private
property owners with access to recycled
water within Metropolitan’s six county,
5,200-square mile service area. Systems
already under construction are NOT
eligible.

Commercial, industrial and institutional
property owners, including Homeowner
Associations.

This program provides incentives of $195 per acre-foot for five years of estimated water use, up to actual retrofit costs.

Once the application is approved, construction must begin within three months, recycled water service must be operational within seven months and invoices must be submitted within nine months from the date of approval. Reserved funds may be withdrawn for projects that do not meet all deadlines.

In order to be eligible for this incentive, all permitting must be complete and recycled water must be available at the project site at the time of application.

Applications are accepted
on a continuous basis
until funds are exhausted.

Applications received
after program funding is
exhausted will be placed
on a waiting list for
possible funding only if
additional funds become
available.
http://bewaterwise.co
m/on-site-retrofit-
program.html
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
US Bureau of
Reclamation
WaterSMART Grants -
Drought Response
Program - Emergency
Response Actions
Reclamation will continue to undertake emergency response actions under the Drought Response Program to minimize losses and damages resulting from drought, relying on the authorities in Title I of the Drought Act.

Emergency response actions are crisis driven actions in response to unanticipated circumstances. Eligible emergency response actions are limited to temporary construction activities and other actions authorized under Title I that do not involve construction of permanent facilities, including water purchases and use of Reclamation facilities to convey and store water.

States and Indian tribes in the Western
United States (except Alaska).

Applicant needs an existing drought
contingency plan on file or a state
governor or tribal leader drought
declaration. Assistance must be requested
in writing.

Funding availability is dependent on appropriations.

Up to $100,000 in Federal funds will be made available for each emergency response action.

A non-Federal cost-share is not required; however, requests that include a non-Federal cost-share contribution will receive additional points in the evaluation criteria
Reclamation will accept
emergency assistance
requests on an on-going
basis.
https://www.usbr.gov/d
rought/emergency.htm
l
Sheri Looper, at 916-
978-5556 or
[email protected] Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency
US Environmental
Protection Agency -
WaterSense Rebate
Program offered
through MWDOC
MWDOC receives EPA WaterSense funding to offer rebates to its service area for Smart Sprinkler Timers and Central Computer Irrigation Controller Systems and Sprinkler Nozzles
Applicant must be located in MWDOC's
service area.

Weather-based irrigation controllers: Smart Residential Rebate Level:
$80, or more in select areas, for properties less than one acre-or- $35 per station for properties greater than one acre. Commercial Rebate Level: $35 per station for all properties. Sprinkler Nozzles: Residential Rebate Level: $2 (or more) per nozzle, with a 30 nozzle minimum.

Commercial Rebate Level: $2 (or more) per nozzle, with a 30 nozzle minimum.

Rebates are subject to
availability and retail
water agency
participation. Rebate
applications can be
submitted on a
continuous basis.
https://www.mwdoc.co
m/save-
water/rebates/smart-
sprinkler-timers/
August 9, 2023
3093
City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency, and
Wastewater,
Flood
Management
FEMA - Public
Assistance Grant
Program
Supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and facilities of certain private non-profit organizations. Public Assistance Grant funds are available to eligible applicants. The Program does not cover for-profit drinking water or wastewater utilities. To be eligible for FEMA funding, the work must:
• Be required as the direct result of a Presidentially declared disaster; • Be performed at a facility that had been in active use at the time of the disaster;
• Occur within the designated disaster area; and
• Be the legal responsibility of the applicant at the time of the disaster.

Work that is eligible for supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance is classified as either emergency work or permanent work.

Eligible applicants include public drinking
water and wastewater utilities.

The Federal share of assistance is not less than 75% of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration. The State determines how the nonfederal share (up to 25%) is split with the applicants.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.
https://www.epa.gov/si
tes/production/files/20
15-
08/documents/public-
assistance-for-water-
and-wastewater-
utilities-in-
emergencies-and-
disasters.pdf
Water Supply,
Reliability and
Efficiency, Water
Quality, Flood
Management,
Park
California Infrastructure
and Economic
Development Bank
(IBank) - Infrastructure
State Revolving Fund
(ISRF) Program
Provide financing for public infrastructure projects such as: • Water Treatment and Distribution; • Drainage and Flood Control; • Sewage Collection and Treatment; • Parks and Recreation Facility; • City Street; • Educational Facility; • Educational, Cultural, and Social Facility; • Port Facility; • Public Safety Facility; • State Highway; • County Highway; • Environmental Mitigation Measures; • Power or Communications Facility; • Public Transit; • Military Infrastructure; • Defense Conversion Eligible Applicants include, but are
not limited to: any subdivision of a
local government, including cities,
counties, special districts, assessment
districts, joint powers authorities and
non-profit corporations (as
deemed eligible).

Total Estimated Funding $100,000,000
$1 million to $65 million loans; larger loans with Board approval.

Maximum term 30 years.

Smaller projects can be bundled into one loan if the timeline works.

Rates higher than 1% (2018-2020 3-4% typical). Uses a proprietary interest rate method to ensure borrowers have the best chance to receive below-market interest rates.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.

Encouraged to call before
applying.
http://www.ibank.ca.go
v/infrastructure-state-
revolving-fund-isrf-
program/
Contact Lina Moeller:
(916) 838-4690,
[email protected]
.gov.

ISRF Activity Reports
Publish Interest Rate
Information
https://www.ibank.ca.g
ov/news-
publications/publicatio
ns/
Water Supply,
Reliability,
Wastewater
U.S. Economic
Development
Administration: FY
2020 Public Works and
Economic Adjustment
Assistance Programs
Investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s Public Works and EAA programs. EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive- merit- basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the US.

All projects considered for EDA funding under this NOFO must be consistent with at least one of EDA’s Investment Priorities. EDA’s Investment Priorities can be found at https://www.eda.gov/about/investment-priorities.htm. EDA’s website will be updated on January, April, June, or September 15 of each year if there are revisions to Priorities.

Investment Priority #2: Critical Infrastructure: Projects that establish the fundamental building blocks of a prosperous and innovation-centric economy and a secure platform for American business, including physical (e.g., broadband, energy, roads, water, sewer) and other economic infrastructure.

For CARES Act funding, applicants must explain clearly in their application how the proposed project would “prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus” or respond to “economic injury as a result of coronavirus.” Public and State controlled institutions of
higher education
Native American tribal governments
(Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3)
status with the IRS, other than institutions
of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional
Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
County governments
State governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with
the IRS, other than institutions of higher
education
$100,000 to $30,000,000
Generally, the amount of an EDA award may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project.

Due to the extraordinary level of interest in EDA’s CARES Act Recovery Assistance there has been an unusually high volume of applications received. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact their applicable EDA Regional Office representatives to discuss their needs and availability of funds. Prospective applicants can find current contact information for EDA Regional Office staff at https://www.eda.gov/contact/.

Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing
basis until a new PWEAA
NOFO is published, this
PWEAA NOFO is
cancelled, or all funds
have been expended.
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=321695
https://www.eda.gov/a
bout/investment-
priorities/
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City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Supply,
Reliability,
Wastewater
U.S. Economic
Development
Administration: FY
2023 Public Works and
Economic Adjustment
Assistance Programs
Investments that support construction, non-construction projects under EDA’s Public Works and EAA programs. Strategic investments on a competitive- merit-basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the US. All projects considered for EDA funding under this NOFO must be consistent with at least one of EDA’s Investment Priorities: Equity, Recovery & Resilience, Workforce Development, Manufacturing, Technology-Based Economic Development, Environmentally-Sustainable Development, Exports & Foreign Direct Investment.

EDA provides investments to help distressed communities build, design, or engineer critical infrastructure and facilities. The Public Works program provides resources to meet the construction, and/or infrastructure design needs of communities to enable them to become more economically competitive. Examples of projects that have been funded previously include, but are not limited to: • acquisition and development of land and improvements for use in public works or other types of development facilities; • design and engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of public works, public service, or related development facilities, including related machinery and equipment; • water and sewer system improvements; • creation or expansion of industrial parks; • creation or expansion of business incubator and accelerator facilities; • expansion of port and harbor facilities; • construction or expansion of facilities for workforce development; • brownfield sites; • expansion, construction, or improvements of technology-based facilities and R&D commercialization centers, including the procurement of necessary equipment; • construction, expansion, or improvement of wet labs; • construction of multi-tenant manufacturing facilities; • expansion or improvement of research, business and science parks; and • expansion or enhancement of public facilities with higher quality fiber optic cables / telecommunications infrastructure / broadband.

State governments
Native American tribal governments
(Federally recognized)
Others (see text field entitled "Additional
Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of
higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3)
status with the IRS, other than institutions
of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits
$100,000 to $30,000,000
Anticipate 3,000 awards.

Applicant's cost share is 20-80% of total project costs, depending on economic status of the region.

Typically, strategy grants and non-construction projects may range in duration from 12 to 24 months. Construction projects are expected to range from 12 to 48 months and are expected to be completed within 5 years from award date.

EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE). EDGE was developed to streamline the application and grants management process by implementing a single platform with increased transparency, improved user experience, higher data quality, and more efficiency throughout the entire grant lifecycle.

Applications for PWEAA2023 will only be accepted through EDGE.

Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing
basis until a new PWEAA
NOFO is published, this
PWEAA NOFO is
cancelled, or all funds
have been expended.
https://www.grants.gov
/web/grants/view-
opportunity.html?oppI
d=346815
https://www.eda.gov/a
bout/investment-
priorities/
PWEAA2023
Water Supply,
Water Quality
California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Clean Water
State Revolving Fund
(CWSRF) Program:

Wastewater Treatment
Projects and Expanded
Use

UPDATED
Low-interest loan financing for eligible water projects, including publicly- owned wastewater treatment, local sewers, water reclamation and reuse, stormwater treatment, water conservation, watershed projects, energy conservation, security measures at publicly-owned treatment works, and technical assistance. Now includes planning/design, a separate loan from construction with similar terms. Projects reviewed/scored by end of January each year if submitted by December 31; draft fundable project list is posted for public comment in April; final list adopted in June and included in the Intended Use Plan; July starts the funding agreement process. The Green Project Reserve Fund provides loan (principal) forgiveness to projects that address green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency, mitigate storm water runoff, or encourage sustainable project planning, design, and construction.

IUPs include direction for supplemental SRF funding appropriated in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): CWSRF General Supplemental Funding and CWSRF Emerging Contaminant Funding.

Eligible entities include: any city, town,
district, or other public body created
under state law, including state agencies;
any designated and approved
management agency under Section 208 of
the Clean Water Act; a 501(c)(3).

No maximum funding limit, no maximum disbursement limit.

Green Project Reserve funds are at the discretion of the program. • Interest rate is ½ of the most recent General Obligation Bond Rate at time of funding approval.
• Financing term is up to 30 years or the useful life of the project. • Repayment begins 1 year after completion of construction. Applicant submits complete application package including general, financial, technical, and environmental packages.

The eligible start date has been redefined to allow construction costs to be eligible starting with the Notice to Proceed in July (at risk) while the funding agreement process is underway.

Appropriations for the CWSRF program as follows: $3.00 billion for FY2024; $3.25 billion for each of FY2025 and FY2026.

Per 6/29/23 email, some Principal Forgiveness funds are available for stormwater projects. The maximum amount a project can receive is 50% of the total project cost not to exceed $5 million.

Released CWSRF
Intended Use Plan (IUP)
and Supplemental IUP
May 22, 2023.

CWSRF IUP adoption
has been delayed from
July 18, 2023 Board
Meeting (date TBD)
Applications accepted on
a continuous basis;
however, must be
submitted by Dec 31st for
the next year.

General timeline: Dec 31 -
applications due; Jan 31 -
PMs complete scoring;
Feb-April - DFA review;
April/May - Draft
Fundable List released;
public comment period
open; June - Fundable
List to Board for adoption
https://www.waterboar
ds.ca.gov/water_issue
s/programs/grants_loa
ns/srf/srf_forms.shtml
Contact the Division
as early as possible to
coordinate your
financing with your
project’s schedule.

Contact:

CleanWaterSRF@wat
erboards.ca.gov,
(916) 327-9978
Ms. Elnaz Nasaei at
Elnaz.Nasaei@waterb
oards.ca.gov
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City of Rialto Grant Assistance Program

POTENTIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (CURRENT)
Primary Project
Benefit
Agency & Program
Name
Program Description & Eligible Projects Eligible Applicants Funding Amount & Cost Share/Funding Match Due Date Link to Guidelines / Application
Comments
Water Supply,
Water Quality
California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Drinking Water
State Revolving Fund
(DWSRF)

UPDATED
Provide low interest loans or grants to assist public water systems in achieving or maintaining compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Eligible projects include:

Treatment systems, Distribution systems, Interconnections, Pipeline extensions, Water sources, Water meters, Water storage, Replace aging infrastructure, Planning studies, Consolidation of water systems.

Priority given to Disadvantaged Communities (DACs).

Drinking Water SRF IUP: Category A-C projects (public health issues):

Makes 100% grant funds available for small DACs and small non-DACs (up from 75%), and Add new definition for a Medium DAC (20K-100K people) for A-C or consolidation projects (also 100% grant), but with a $20M cap per project (Less than 10 communities will be considered eligible as Medium DACs). Smaller communities get priority for funding. o Category D-F (other eligible projects): Increases grant funds to 100%, Removes rate requirement for small DACs.

IUPs include direction for supplemental SRF funding appropriated in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL):

DWSRF General Supplemental Funding,
DWSRF Emerging Contaminant Funding, and
DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Funding.

Must be a public water system.

Project must be needed to comply with the
SDWA and/or water works standards.

System must meet technical, managerial,
and financial requirements
Grants may be available to small
disadvantaged water systems.

No limit or cap on loan funding. Check current IUP for grant eligibility and maximums.

Loan: Interest rate is ½ the general obligation rate. Repayment term of either 20 or 30 years. The interest rate changes every January.

Potential for extended 30-year terms and reduced interest rates, as low as zero percent, for public water systems serving a small disadvantaged community with financial hardship.

Appropriations for DWSRF capitalization grants: $3.00 billion for FY2024, $3.25 billion for each of FY2025 and FY2026.

Infrastructure Appropriation Must be encumbered by June 30, 2024.

Infrastructure Appropriation Must be liquidated by June 30, 2026.

Released DWSRF
Intended Use Plan (IUP)
and Supplemental IUP
May 22, 2023.

DWSRF IUPs adopted at
July 18, 2023 Board
Meeting.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.
www.waterboards.ca.g
ov/drinking_water/serv
ices/funding/SRF.shtm
l
Mr. Marques
Tamanaha at
marques.tamanaha@
waterboards.ca.gov
Water Supply,
Water Quality
California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Drinking Water
for Schools Grant
Program

Improve access to, and the quality of, drinking water in public schools.

Eligible projects include: installing water bottle filling stations, drinking fountains, Point of entry or Point of use treatment devices (including 3 years of replacement filters and O&M), corrective measures for lead or other contamination, and provision of interim alternative water supplies.

Grant funds were awarded to Self-Help Enterprises and Rural Community Assistance Corporation and they will act as Program Administrators. These Program Administrators will work directly with eligible school districts to develop and fund projects for disadvantaged community schools. The first priority will be schools with impaired water quality. Program Administrators will be reaching out to those schools meeting priority criteria in the next several months.

Local educational agencies serving K-12,
including school districts, preschool, and
child day care facilities; located on public
school property, serving a disadvantaged
community school(s). All projects must
benefit students from a disadvantaged
community.

An additional $6,800,000 has ben authorized for DWFS Round 2.

Minimum grant of $25K up to $100,000 for a single school. Minimum grant of $25K up to $1,000,000 for an eligible entity.

Technical assistance is available for, but not limited to: completing funding applications, identifying sustainable solutions, procurement of professional services, overseeing and inspecting projects.

Applications accepted on
a continuous basis.
www.waterboards.ca.g
ov/water_issues/progr
ams/grants_loans/sch
ools/
Contact: Stephanie
Villegas, Rural
Community
Assistance
Corporation, (916)
447-9832 ext. 1051,
[email protected]
Water Supply,
Water Quality
California State Water
Resources Control
Board - Groundwater
Quality Funding Site
Cleanup Subaccount
Program (SCAP)
Program provides non-competitive grants to remediate the harm or threat of harm to human health, safety, or the environment caused by existing or threatened human-made contamination, where the responsible party lacks financial resources. Eligible Projects include: Remediate the harm or threat of harm to human health, safety, and the environment from surface water or groundwater contamination, Human-made contaminants, A regulatory agency has issued a directive (unless this is infeasible), The responsible party lacks financial resources, Projects may include site characterization, source identification, or implementation of cleanup.

Business Nonprofit Public Agency
Applicants must document financial need.

Total estimated funding: April 20, 2022 Workshop - Proposed $165 million be directed to groundwater cleanup projects as grant funds in conformance with the eligibility requirements and priorities governing SCAP.

Past grant amounts: $95,000 to $3,400,000.

There are no funding request limits.

There is no cost match required.

Continuous Pre-
application process – no
deadlines.
https://www.waterboar
ds.ca.gov/water_issue
s/programs/grants_loa
ns/scap/
Water Supply,
Water Quality
California State Water
Resources Control
Board - County-wide
and Regional Funding
Program
The State Water Board has funding available from various sources within the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Program to fund drinking water projects that address drought-related and contamination issues. Although we have several programs already in place, we have identified gaps for regional programs that address the needs of households served by state smalls and domestic wells throughout the State.

DFA does not award funding directly to households, and available DFA funding to address emergency needs of state smalls and domestic wells can’t be implemented on an immediate basis. One key goal of this program is to award funding to counties or their partners to enable them to setup programs proactively, based on anticipated needs, and therefore be ready to respond promptly when urgent needs arise.

Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal
Government
There is no cost match required. Applications accepted on a continuous basis.
https://www.grants.ca.
gov/grants/county-
wide-and-regional-
funding-program/
Matt Pavelchik, 1-916-
323-0624,
Matthew.Pavelchik@w
aterboards.ca.gov
August 9, 2023
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8/24/23, 1:38 PM San Bernardino Valley Receives $5.7 Million from Urban Drought Relief Grant Program - Association of California Water Agencies https://www.acwa.com/news/san-bernardino-valley-receives-5-7-million-from-the-urban-drought-relief-grant-program/ 1/2 Privacy - Terms
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY RECEIVES $5.7

MILLION FROM URBAN DROUGHT RELIEF

GRANT PROGRAM
SAN BERNARDINO – San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (San Bernardino Valley), a regional leader in water resource management and sustainability, announced that it has been awarded $5.7 million in the Urban Drought Relief Grant Program. The grant is a testament to the organization’s commitment to addressing long-term water supply challenges and promoting responsible water management best practices.

The awarded funds will be used for two key initiatives, $3.1 million for the Bunker Hill Conjunctive Use Wells Project and $2.6 million for Water Conservation and Ecient Device Direct Installations. These projects play an essential role in enhancing water availability and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the local water supply.
“We are honored to have been awarded the Urban Drought Relief Grant Program in recognition of our commitment to water sustainability and the development of innovative solutions to combat drought,” said Paul Kielhold, San Bernardino Valley Board President.

The Bunker Hill Conjunctive Use Wells Project is a groundbreaking endeavor aimed at bolstering the region’s water resources by developing an innovative groundwater storage and recovery system. By eectively capturing and storing wet-year water supplies in our shared groundwater basin for future use during dry years this initiative will reduce the impacts of drought and strengthen the water supply resilience of the community.

In addition to the Bunker Hill Conjunctive Use Wells Project, the grant will fund water ecient xture direct installations to oset costs of water-saving measures for residents, businesses, and institutions within the region. By combining comprehensive water conservation education with installation of ecient xtures, San Bernardino Valley, together with local water agencies, will empower individuals and organizations to implement sustainable practices that conserve precious water resources for future generations.
“By leveraging the grant funding, San Bernardino Valley can serve as a resource to encourage regional collaboration and education,” said Heather Dyer, CEO General Manager at San Bernardino BY SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT JUL 11, 2023

MEMBER SUBMITTED NEWS
97 8/24/23, 1:38 PM San Bernardino Valley Receives $5.7 Million from Urban Drought Relief Grant Program - Association of California Water Agencies https://www.acwa.com/news/san-bernardino-valley-receives-5-7-million-from-the-urban-drought-relief-grant-program/ 2/2 © 2023 Association of California Water Agencies
Valley. “We aim to serve as a model for others to implement programs that support sustainable water management and watershed health.”
Ensuring water sources are available for current and future residents requires programs that prepare for the wide array of weather conditions while serving as a resource to reduce inecient water use.

Water
resource management and water conservation programs are elements of the comprehensive eort to enhance the region’s long-term water supply reliability. ###
About the Urban Drought Relief Program
The Urban Community Drought Relief Program is one of three Department of Water Resources’ (DWR’s) Drought Relief Grant Programs that oers nancial assistance to address drought impacts.

These grants are intended to provide water to communities that face the loss or contamination of their water supplies, to address immediate impacts on human health and safety, to secure the future of California’s water supply, and to protect sh and wildlife resources. For more information visit water.ca.gov.

About San Bernardino Valley
San Bernardino Valley is a regional water agency with a service area that covers around 353 square miles in southwestern San Bernardino County and a population of approximately 714,000. With a dedicated team of experts and partnerships across the region, San Bernardino Valley is commited to building a resilient and sustainable water future for the community. Learn more at www.sbvmwd.com. 98 City of Rialto
Legislation Text
File #: WS-23-784, Version: 1, Agenda #:

FOR: Water Subcommittee Meeting [August 29, 2023]
TO: Honorable Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Dopudja Wells Consulting for Additional Services for the As-Needed Support Activities, Water Supply Assessment, Rialto Habitat Nature Center, and IEUA Effluent Monetization.
(ACTION)
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:

Staff requested of Dopudja & Wells Consulting to provide a proposal to the City of Rialto (City) for additional support for as-needed consulting, development of a Water Supply Assessment for the Foothill Specific Plan Update and additional design services for the Rialto Habitat and Nature Center.

The following tasks summarize the scope of work required for the respective projects:

Task 1: As-Needed Support - $200,000
· Meeting Attendance, Coordination and On-Going Staff Support, · Review of Reports and Statements,
· Engineering Studies and Planning Support Services, and · Triennial Inspection Support Services.

Task 2: Development of a Water Supply Assessment for the Foothill Central Specific Plan - $66,470 City staff requested that Dopudja Wells Consulting develop a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) in accordance with Senate Bill 610 (SB 610) and related provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act for the Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plan Update. The services to develop this WSA will consist of:
· Identify Existing and Future Water Supplies for the proposed Specific Plan Update, · Establish Current and Determine Future Water Demands, · Perform Water Supply Analysis,
· Develop a Water Supply Assessment Report for the Specific Plan Update, and · Project Control.

Task 3. Rialto Habitat Nature Center Supplemental Design Services - TBD Below is a list of additional tasks required to complete the design of the Rialto habitat nature Center. · Addition of a soil retention wall to create space for a community center building and construction of the proposed IEUA recycled water pump station. A portion of this revision will be reimbursed by IEUA to accommodate their pump station facility.
· Plan additions for the proposed community center building, IEUA recycled water pump station, and Southern California Edison site access conditions. Including additional design services associated with geotechnical, site improvements, planting and irrigation plans. A portion of this revision will be reimbursed by IEUA to accommodate City of Rialto Printed on 8/25/2023Page 1 of 3
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their pump station facility.
· Perform additional survey and topographical services as necessary for the proposed plan additions. A portion of this revision will be reimbursed by IEUA to accommodate their pump station facility. · Additional design services to create accessible public parking from Agua Mansa complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Include an optional task to develop plans for accessible public parking from Santa Ana Avenue. Refer to Task 2 for additional information.
· Prepare a hydrology study to quantify estimated runoff into the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and associated project area.
· Using findings from the hydrology study, prepare a Preliminary Design Report (PDR) to identify recommended upgrades to the two existing onsite stormwater pump stations. · Update the preliminary design for the proposed Lake Rialto discharge pump station and update site improvement plans based on the proposed recommendations.
· Due to the increased number of anticipated operational scenarios for the operations of the lake (normal, draining, storm events, pulse flows, etc.), the proposed package pump station will have more complex operational circumstances than originally anticipated. An updated preliminary design is required to address these scenarios. Additionally, the original location of the proposed package pump station, near the Rialto channel poses hydraulic challenges, due to the elevation compared to the water surface elevation of the wetland. The revised preliminary design will cover the updated hydraulics and relocation of the pump station. Final specification and design of the package pump station will follow. · Additional design services to construct three groundwater monitoring wells as recommended by the geotechnical exploration and review report, January 16, 2023. The proposed wells will monitor surrounding groundwater elevation near the eastern basin to actively manage against any slope stability issues. · Additional project management.

Task 4: IEUA Effluent Monetization - TBD
· The preliminary design phase of IEUA’s infrastructure from the City of Rialto is nearing completion. Some additional coordination of preliminary design reviews is necessary.

Additionally, IEUA has selected their Chino Basin Program Management consultant, who will be implementing final design of facilities. Additional effort representing the City during this phase will be necessary.
· The final proposed contract between the City and Rialto is nearing completion and is anticipated to be reviewed in early October, with final approvals by the end of the year. Some additional effort and coordination is anticipated to finalize the contract. · Additional Project Management
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Below outlines the proposed fee by tasks. Due to the negotiation nature of this proposal, the fee is based on a time and materials approach. The breakdown by task is an estimate of the anticipated distribution of cost. To ensure the time and materials estimate per task protects the City, budget between task may be utilized.

Task 1: As-Needed Support - $200,000
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Task 2: Development of a WSA for the Foothill Central Specific Plan - $66,470 Task 3. Rialto Habitat Nature Center Supplemental Design Services - TBD Task 4: IEUA Effluent Monetization - TBD

RECOMMENDATION
Staff request the Water Subcommittee recommend the City Council/Rialto Utility Authority approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Dopudja Wells Consulting for Additional Services for the As-Needed Support Activities, Water Supply Assessment, Rialto Habitat Nature Center, and IEUA Effluent Monetization.

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6789 Quail Hill Parkway, #421 • Irvine, California 92603

August 11, 2023
Tom Crowley, P.E.

Utility Manager
City of Rialto
150 South Palm Avenue
Rialto, CA. 92376

SUBJECT: Proposal to Provide Engineering Services for the Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plan Update - Water Supply Assessment

Dear Mr. Crowley,
Dopudja & Wells Consulting (Dopudja & Wells) understands that the City of Rialto is requesting a proposal to develop a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) in accordance with Senate Bill 610 (SB 610) and related provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act for the Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plan Update. The following letter proposal provides the Scope of Work, Proposed Fee, and Schedule for this effort.

Scope of Work
The following tasks comprise the scope of work required to develop a WSA for the Rialto Foothill Central Specific Plan Update (Specific Plan Update).

Task 1. Identify Existing and Future Water Supplies for the proposed Specific Plan Update.

Using information provided by the City of Rialto and from available water resource planning efforts, Dopudja & Wells will identify existing water supply entitlements, water rights, or water service contracts relevant for the proposed Specific Plan Update. Water service for the City of Rialto is provided by three different water service providers, this task will coordinate and collect relevant data from each underlying service provider as necessary for the Specific Plan Update. A description of each water source and corresponding quantity of supply will be identified for the analysis.

Task 1 Summary: The preliminary results will be provided in figure and table format. The results will be discussed with City staff and refinements made as appropriate.

Task 2. Establish Current and Determine Future Water Demands This task will evaluate water demands for existing uses, planned future uses and for the proposed Specific Plan Update. Using information provided by the City of Rialto and from available water resource planning efforts, Dopudja & Wells will quantify past, and identify current and projected water use among the various water use sectors. Information will be established to the extent records are available and provided in five-year increments.

Demands will be categorized based on the following conditions:
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Tom Crowley, P.E.

August 11, 2023