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Home My WebLink AboutItem 13 - Grant Application for Pressure Reducing Station Relocation Project Public Works Agency www.santa-ana.org/public-works Item # 13 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report December 5, 2023 TOPIC: Grant Application for Pressure Reducing Station Relocation Project AGENDA TITLE Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application Submission for the Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Drought Response Program for the Pressure Reducing Station No. 2 Relocation and Emergency Booster Pump Station Project (Non-General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation’s Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow Drought Response Program Grant for the Pressure Reducing Station No. 2 Relocation and Emergency Booster Pump Station Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,801,250. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING BY THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION’S WATERSMART DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PRESSURE REDUCING STATION NO. 2 RELOCATION AND EMERGENCY BOOSTER STATION PROJECT GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION The City of Santa Ana’s water service area is generally divided into the upper zone north of I-5 and the lower zone south of I-5. The upper zone has higher water pressures, which allows for the water pumped in this zone to be supplied to the lower zone during periods of low demand. However, due to the presence of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) recently detected in the upper zone’s groundwater supply, this source may become unavailable. To provide the upper zone with necessary water in case it loses its groundwater supplies, the City of Santa Ana will construct an emergency booster pump station (EBPS) and relocate its existing Pressure Reducing Station No. 2 (PRS2) to supply the upper zone with water imported from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The City of Santa Ana has recently purchased property located at 315 East 17th Street, where it plans to construct the improvements for the PRS2 and EBPS as part of the Grant Application for Pressure Reducing Station Relocation Project December 5, 2023 Page 2 3 8 9 8 Pressure Reducing Station No. 2 Relocation and Emergency Booster Pump Station Project (Project). The United States Department of the Interior offers financial assistance in the form of grant funding through its Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) Drought Response Program for this type of project. The program provides different levels of funding and up to a maximum of $5,000,000 in grant funding, but not to exceed 50% of the total project cost. If the grant application is successful, the grant funding would offset a significant portion of the Project costs. Staff recommends adopting a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation’s Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow Drought Response Program Grant for the Pressure Reducing Station No. 2 Relocation and Emergency Booster Pump Station Project, in an amount not to Exceed $1,801,250. (Exhibit 1) FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Staff will return to Council with a request for approval of further actions and will indicate the fiscal impact of any such awards and associated expenditures at that time. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P. E., Executive Director Public Works Agency Approved By: Tom Hatch, Interim City Manager Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING BY THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION’S WATERSMART DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PRESSURE REDUCING STATION NO. 2 RELOCATION AND EMERGENCY BOOSTER STATION PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A.The City’s potable water comes from a combination of an underground basin which is pumped through wells, and imported water. B.The region’s water supply is limited due to recent recurring droughts C.The City relies on local groundwater D.The City’s upper zone is served primarily by imported water via a connection with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California at Pressure Reducing Station 2. E.The Pressure Reducing Station No. 2 Relocation and Emergency Booster Station Project (the “Project”) will relocate the Pressure Reducing Station 2 and construct a new Emergency Booster Station. F.The United States Department of the Interior offers financial assistance in the form of grant funding through its Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) Drought Response Program for this type of project. The program provides two levels of funding and up to a maximum of $2,000,000 in grant funding for Funding Group II, but not to exceed 50% of the total project cost. G.The City desires to fund part of the cost of the Project with grant funding from the WaterSMART Drought Response Program. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby authorizes and directs the Executive Director of Public Works, or designee, to sign and submit, for and on behalf of the City of Santa Ana , a grant application from the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Drought Response Program for the Pressure Reducing Station No. 2 Relocation and Emergency Booster Station Project up to the amount of $2,000,000 . EXHIBIT 1 Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 2 of 3 Section 3. The Executive Director of Public Works, or designee, is designated to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the grant application, including executing a financial assistance or similar agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation within established deadlines and any amendments or changes thereto. Section 4. The Executive Director of Public Works, or designee, is designated to represent the City of Santa Ana in carrying out the City’s responsibilities under the grant agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Section 5. If a grant award is made by the Bureau of Reclamation, the City of Santa Ana commits to providing up to $2,000,000 in matching funds for the Pressure Reducing Station No. 2 Relocation and Emergency Booster Station Project plus any remaining balance. Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________, 2023. ________________________________ Valerie Amezcua Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Brandon Salvatierra Deputy City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers _ Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 3 of 3 CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2023-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on _______________. Date: ______________________ ________________________________ City Clerk City of Santa Ana