Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION
FOR WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN PEER REVIEW SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria (City) owns and operates a Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 601 South Black Road; and
WHEREAS, the City is developing a Wastewater Master Plan that provides a 35 - year roadmap addressing facility needs, capi tal improvements, operational strategies, regulatory compliance, and future growth, and the City staff has determined it prudent to obtain an independent peer review of the draft Wastewater Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a Request for Qualif ications process for Wastewater Master Plan Peer Review Services and, following evaluation by a selection committee, determined Black and Vea tch Corporation to be the most qualified team to provide the required services; and
WHEREAS, City staff negotiated an agreement for professional services with Black and Veatch Corporation; and
WHEREAS, approval of the agreement provides independent confirmation that the Wastewater Master Plan supports a safe, reliable, and cost-effective wastewater system for the community and allows the City to maintain critical project timelines, supports compliance with new regulatory requirements, an d strengthens long -term planning for wastewater treatment infrastructure.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorize and direct the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with Black and Veatch Corporation, incorporated herein by reference; and SECTION 2. Authorize and direct the City Manager , or designee, to enter into extensions and modifications consistent with the terms of the agreement, or to cancel the agreement, as determined to be in the best interest of the City of Santa Maria; and SECTION 3. Authorize the Chief Deputy City Clerk to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the inten t of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held on the 3rd day of February 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager