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Adopt Resolution for DWR Drought Relief Grant Applications <br />March 7, 2023 <br />Page 2 <br />3 <br />2 <br />7 <br />5 <br />The West Station Well Project land acquisition site is adjacent to the City’s existing <br />West Station site. The groundwater wells at West Station are amongst the oldest in the <br />system and operated beyond their expected lifespan of 50 years. The Water Resources <br />Division plans to add new groundwater wells adjacent to the aging infrastructure and <br />maintain the same level of service to the community, while also meeting regulations <br />regarding siting of new wells relative to existing wells. <br />The California Department of Water Resources offers financial assistance in the form of <br />grant funding through its Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program for these <br />type of projects. The program provides funding for projects that provide water to <br />communities that face the loss or contamination of their water supplies, address <br />immediate impacts on human health and safety, and protect fish and wildlife resources. <br />If the grant application is successful, the grant funding would offset up to $4,000,000 of <br />the estimated $12,662,000 total project costs. The Resolution authorizes staff to submit <br />the respective application (Exhibit 1). <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Staff will return to the City Council <br />with a request for approval of further actions and will indicate the fiscal impact of any <br />such awards and associated expenditures at that time. <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Resolution <br />Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P. E., Executive Director, Public Works Agency <br />Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager