Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDING
OF $1,045,000 FOR THE WELL 15 EQUIPPING PROJECT, BID NO, 2025-04
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria’s Water Supply Well 15 Project is being delivered through two separate construction contracts: (1) well drilling , and (2) well equipping; and
WHEREAS, the well drilling contract was substantially completed in January 2025, and the well equipping contract is underway; and
WHEREAS, the well equipping phase of the project was originally designed for a production capacity of 2,000 gallons per minute, but performance testing indicates the new water well can produce up to 3,200 gallons per minute, providing an opportunity to increase the City’s well pumping capability by installing a larger pump, piping, and related appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the upgrade and related contingency funding is $1,045,000 more than the authorized budget for the project; and
WHEREAS, the additional funding enables the City to capitalize on an opportunity to significantly expand water production and enhance water system reliability in a cost‑ effective manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorizes and appropriate additional funding of $1,045,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the Water Enterprise Fund (SC7340|CC0280|FD620) for the Well 15 Equipping Project, Bid No. 2025-04; and
SECTION 2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent 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.
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 7th day of April 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