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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
May 15, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Department of Public Works
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT $ 1,684,000 FROM THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COMMUNITY GRANT FOR
THE EASY -ARROYO SIMI SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT,
CP70200019; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of $1,684,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Grant for the Easy -Arroyo Simi Sewer Rehabilitation Project, CP70200019 and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all grant related documents.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
In April 2022, t he City submitted a request to the Office of Congresswoman Julia Brownley for the EPA Community Grant funding for the Easy -Arroyo Simi Sewer Rehabilitation Project, CP70200019 . As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 , $1.47 billion was made available for State and Tribal Assistance Grants for the purpose of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater infrastructure, and water quality protection projects . On March 7, 2023 , the City received confirmation that grant funding in the amount of $1 ,684,000 had been approved for the Easy-Arroyo Simi Sewer Rehabilitation Project, CP70200019 .
Therefore, staff is recommending that the City Council authorize acceptance of $1,684,000 from the EPA C ommunity Grant for the Easy -Arroyo Simi Sewer Rehabilitation Project, CP70200019 and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all grant related documents.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
On May 16, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract to Charles King Company in the amount of $3,597,806 to construct the Easy -Arroyo Simi Rehabilitation Project (CP70200019). The project is necessary due to the poor condition of the sewer main.
Sewer video assessments revealed that the interior of the existing pipe is badly corroded and in need of rehabilitation. The proposed project would rehabilitate approximately 5,569 linear feet of the 8-inch to 39-inch sewer main using a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining
AGENDA ITEM NO.
Consent (5)
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system, and three point repairs. On August 8, 2022, the City Council approved the First Amendment to the Contract with Charles King Co. in the amount of $997,210 for an additional 1,794 linear feet of 36 -inch and 39 -inch sewer pipe in need of repair. On January 17, 2023 , a “Notice to Proceed ” was issued t o Charles King Company for the Easy-Arroyo Simi Sewer Rehabilitation Project with 160 consecutive calendar days for completion. The construction is currently in progress with completion scheduled on or before June 26, 2023.
The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Accept $1,684,000 from the EPA Community Grant for the Easy St, Arroyo Simi Sewer Rehabilitation Project (CP70200019); authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all grant related documents;
2. Do not authorize acceptance of the EPA Community Grant;
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Staff recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
I move to accept $1,684,000 from the EPA Community Grant for the Easy St, Arroyo Simi Sewer Rehabilitation Project (CP70200019) and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all grant related documents.
SUMMARY
The City was awarded a $ 1,684,000 grant from the EPA Community Grant for the Easy St, Arroyo Simi Sewer Rehabilitation Project (CP70200019). Staff recommends that the City Council accept the $ 1,684,000 grant award, and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all grant related documents.
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Ronald K. Fuchiwaki
Public Works Director
Prepared By: Matt Mckenna, Senior Management Analyst
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