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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-10 City Council (6)E The RWQCP is the program manager for the RWQCP Water Reclamation (Regional Program) covered under the California Regional Wat~r Quality Control Board Order # 93-160, Adopted Water Reclamation Requirements for the RWQCP (the "Water Reuse Permit"), and in the past, the RWQCP has delivered recycled water to the Mountain View Shoreline Golf Links, but service to the golf course was curtailed in 2001 due to a damaged pipeline. The RWQCP currently distributes approximately 1 million gallons per day of recycled water to the Palo Al to Golf Course and Greer Park. The Water Reuse Permit is attached as Exhibit A to and made a part of this Agreement. F. The RWQCP prepared and adopted the Wa ter Reclamation Master Plan (Brown and Caldwell, 1992). The Mountain View-Moffett Area Water Recycling Facility Project ("PROJECT") is one of the five projects identified in the Water Reclamation Master Plan. G. The Proj ect is more particularly described in the Regional Water Recycling Facilities Planning Study ("Facilities Plan") prepared for the RWQCP by RMC in January 2004. The Facili ties Plan identifies reuse sites located outside of PALO ALTO and MOUNTAIN VIEW, including Moffet Field, Sunnyvale, East Palo Alto and Stanford. H. PALO ALTO and MOUNTAIN VIEW are mutually interested in implementing the PROJECT to expand the use of recycled water from the RWQCP in the Shoreline Regional Park Community to provide a locally-controlled, drought-proof alternative for landscape irrigation and other non-potable uses on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. AGREEMENT terms, agree: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Contract, the parties 1. GENERAL 1.1. Project Narrative The PROJECT shall be as described in the Regional Water Recycling Facili ties Planning Study (RMC, January 2004) that corresponds to the State Water Resources Control Board Water Recycling Proj ect No. 3212-010. Pursuant to the California 041201 sm 0100329 2 set forth below: MOUNTAIN VIEW $8.1 million, 66.94% PALO ALTO $2 million, 16.53% PALO ALTO -RWQCP $2 million, 16.53% PALO ALTO's and MOUNTAIN VIEW's obligation to make monetary contributions and PALO ALTO's obligation to administer design and construction are contingent on availability of grant funding from the State Water Resources Control Board and actual design and construction cost associated with the PROJECT. 2.3. Means of Compensation between Agencies for Project Expenses Each agency will pay invoices based on the actual design and construction costs in proportion to monetary contributions as set forth in section 2.2 above. 3. RECYCLED WATER PRICING 3.1. Cost to PALO ALTO and MOUNTAIN VIEW The RWQCP is required to, and does treat the wastewater to the standard suitable for reuse, and encourages the use of recycled water. In addition, the RWQCP discharge permit requires delivery of recycled water to Shoreline Golf Links for reuse. The RWQCP has the ability to provide the quanti ties of recycled water set forth in Section 7.2 at no addi tional cost to the RWQCP Partners. Accordingly, PALO ALTO, as the operator of the RWQCP has agreed to provide recycled water for reuse in the quantities set forth in section 7.2 to MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO at no cost. 3 . 2 . Cost to Customers MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO agree that the rates charged to the end user should provide an economic incentive to customers to use recycled water. Each city shall determine the recycled rates within its jurisdictional limits. 041201 sm 0100329 4 to. other entities for water reuse sites not contemplated in the Facilities Plan. MOUNTAIN VIEW shall not have the right to approve or disapprove water transfers to other entities for reuse sites that are described in the Facilities Plan. MOUNTAIN VIEW reserves the right, to secure reimbursement of operating and capital expenses related to any water transfer through infrastructure owned by MOUNTAIN VIEW. PALO ALTO shall have the right to approve or disapprove water transfers through infrastructure owned by PALO ALTO to other enti ties for reuse . sites not contemplated in the Facilities Plan. PALO ALTO shall not have the right to approve or disapprove water transfers to other entities for reuse sites that are described in the Facilities Plan. PALO ALTO reserves the right to secure reimbursement of operating and capital expenses related to any water transfer through infrastructure owned by PALO ALTO. PALO ALTO and MOUNTAIN VIEW agree that the RQWCP shall have the right to approve or disapprove water transfers through its infrastructure to other entities for reuse sites not contemplated in the Facilities Plan and that the RQWCP shall be entitled to reimbursement of operating and capital expenses related to any water transfer other than to PALO ALTO, MOUNTAIN VIEW or other parties to the Basic Agreement. 5.4 Rights of the RWQCP MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO acknowledge and agree PROJECT is a regional project structured to connectivity with other communities as described Facili ty Plan and will work in good faith with the provide such connections in the future. that the provide in the RWQCP to MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO agree that nothing in this Agreement shall limit the right of the RWQCP to expand its recycled water program area, its water rights, and the right to allow connections to the main recycled water conveyance pipe located in PALO ALTO, so long as the RWQCP's ability to meet its recycled water delivery obligations as specified in section 7.2 of this Agreement is not impacted. MOUNTAIN VIEW retains the right to approve all connections to MOUNTAIN VIEW's infrastructure except with respect to those connections required for reuse sites identified in the Facili ty Plan. PALO ALTO retains the right to approve all connections to PALO ALTO's infrastructure except with respect 041201 sm 0100329 6 created and that backflow prevention devices are in proper working order by conducting or requiring customer testing, in accordance with the most current version of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. 6.3 Emergency Contacts PALO ALTO shall maintain a list of emergency contacts and responsibilities with respect to the recycled water system at the RWQCP. MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO will provide their emergency contact information to RWQCP for addition to the list. MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO are the initial responders to all emergencies relative to the recycled water conveyance pipe and distribution system located within the jurisdictional limits of MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO , respectively. PALO ALTO on behalf of the RWQCP agrees to assist upon request. RWQCP shall be reimbursed in a timely manner for the costs incurred for emergency-response activities undertaken by RWQCP on behalf of MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO, which shall include the actual labor, material and equipment cost, plus actual overhead costs. 7. RECYCLED WATER SERVICE PROVISIONS 7.1 Delivery Pressure MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO agree that the recycled water will be delivered at a minimum pressure of 65 pounds per square inch at the reuse site connection point as measured at the customer's meter. 7.2 Delivery Schedules PALO ALTO as the RWQCP administrator shall make recycled water available to MOUNTAIN VIEW on a demand basis, with a peak flow rate of up to 3 million gallons per day (2,085 gallons per minute), and to PALO ALTO up to 1 million gallons per day (695 gallons per minute): MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO shall coordinate recycled water demand within their jurisdiction as necessary and cooperate with the RWQCP in the operation for optimal efficiency. The allocations contained in this section are consistent with the rights of the parties to use wastewater products as set forth in the Basic Agreement. 041201 sm 0100329 8 causes a reduction in the flow from the ,RWQCP may cause a decrease in recycled water available to MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO. MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO agree that in such an event they shall request the RWQCP to allocate reduced flow between them in proportion to the allocation of recycled water supply between participating agencies as set forth in section 7.2 of this Agreement. The RWQCP is required to treat wastewater to a quality where it can be used for all purposes allowed for disinfected tertiary recycled water as specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Accordingly, all recycled water to be delivered from the RWQCP to MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO will be of such quality. MOUNTAIN VIEW and PALO ALTO recognize that there will be factors beyond the control of the RWQCP that could cause operational difficulties at the RWQCP resulting in the temporary production of recycled water that does not meet the requirements of the Water Reuse Permit for the intended uses. In such cases, Palo Al to as the administrator of the RWQCP shall temporarily suspend recycled water delivery. PALO ALTO as the administrator of the RWQCP shall use its best efforts to re-establish the production of recycled water of sui table quality and shall re-establish supply of the recycled water as soon as reasonably possible. 8. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 8.1 Early Termination (a) In the event that the state does not provide grant funding at the levels anticipated by the parties, either party may elect to terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to the other. (b) In addition, if the lowest responsive and responsible bid for construction of the PROJECT exceeds the construction budget established for the PROJECT and after conferring the parties are unable to agree on new funding amounts or to locate other sources of funds for the PROJECT , either party may elect to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other. (c) If, following execution of a construction contract for the PROJECT, the estimated PROJECT costs increase and exceed the 041201 sm 0100329 10 Public Works Department Attn: Director of Public Works City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue, 6th Floor Palo Alto, CA 94303 Public Works Department Attn: Public Works Director C~ty of Mountain View 500 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 94041 or to such other address as any party may designate by notice in accordance with this Section. A copy of any notice of a legal nature, including, but not limited to, any claims against either party, its officers or employees shall also be served in the manner specified above to the following addresses: City Attorney 250 Hamilton Avenue, 8th Floor Palo Alto, CA 94301 City Attorney City of Mountain View 500 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 94041 Notice shall be deemed effective on the date delivered or, if appropriate, on the date delivery is refused. 8.4. Attorney's Fees. In the event either party breaches any of the terms, covenants or provisions of this Agreement, and the other party commences litigation to enforce any provisions of this Agreement, the cost of attorney's fees and the attendant expenses will be payable to the prevailing party by the non-prevailing party upon demand. 8 . 5 . Successors and Assigns. The terms of this Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefits of the parties her,eto and their successors and assigns. 041201 sm 0100329 12 any person or circumstance, effect and shall in no invalidated thereby. shall remain in full force way be affected, impaired and or This Agreement, made and entered into this 2005, by and between: day of January, "PALO ALTO" CITY OF pALO ALTO Mayor City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Senior Asst. City Attorney APPROVED: Glenn Roberts, Director of Public Works EXHIBITS: "MOUNTAIN VIEW" CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Cathy R. Lazarus Public Works Director Exhibit "A" -Water Reuse Permit Exhibi t "B" -Rules and Regulations of the RWQCP Regional Water Reuse Program EXHIBIT "c" Recycled Water Market Assessment Summary 041201 sm 0100329 14 4. The Producer will continue to investigate other potential reuse strategies such as groundwater recharge, streamflow augmentation, and dual water supply for new construction. This will enable the Producer to move towards achieving a goal of reusing the maximum possible amount of reclaimed water. 5. The production and uses of reclaimed water are currently permitted under Order No. 86-33, adopted by the Board on May 21, 1986, which prescribes water reclamation requirements for irrigation of the golf courses and parks in the cities of Palo 'Alto and Mountain View. Up to two million gallons per day of tertiary-treated effluent was diverted, and further treated to unrestricted use quality for use on the parks and golf courses. 6. Board Order No. 91-042 provided "blanket" authorization for tanker-truck distribution of reclaimed water and the expansion of existing fixed irrigation system projects already subject to water reuse requirements. Reclaimed water distribution at the truck fill stations operated by the Producer are currently permitted under Order No. 91-042. 7. This Order incorporates the requirements of Order No. 86-33 and Order No. 91-042, and therefore supersedes both Orders. 8. California Water Code Section 13512 states that it is the intention of the legislature that the State undertake all possible .steps to encourage development of water reclamation facilities so that reclaimed water may be made available to help meet the growing water demands of the State. . Section 13523 provides that a regional board, after consulting with and receiving the recommendations of the State Department of Health Services, and if it determines such action to be necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare, shall prescribe water reclamation requirements for water which is used or proposed to be used as reclaimed water. The use of reclaimed water for the purposes specified in Finding 2, could affect the public health, safety, or welfare, and requirements for those uses are, therefore, necessary in accordance with the California Water Code. In Sec,:tion 13550, the Legislature defines the use of potable domestic water for the irrigation of greenbelt areas, including but not limited to cemetaries, golf courses, parks, and highway landscaped areas, as a waste or an unreasonable use of such water within the meaning of Section 2 of Article X of the California Constitution when suitable reclaimed water is available. Section 13576(e) states that the use of reclaimed water has proven to be safe from a public health standpoint and that the State Department of Health Services is updating regulations for the use of reclaimed water. 9. This Order's requirements conform with and implement the water reclamation criteria of the State Department of Health Services (Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, Sections 60301-60355 of the California Code of Regulations [CCRD to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. 2 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that the City of Palo Alto (Producer and User) and the Users who have signed Reclaimed Water Use Agreements pursuant to this Order, in order to meet the provisions contained in Division 7 of the Califoma Water Code and regulations adopted thereunder, shall comply with the following: A. Reclaimed Water Quality Specifications 1. Unrestricted Quality Reclaimed Water (202 MPN) The Producer shall assure that reclaimed water used for industrial reuse, irrigation in areas with a high probability of direct public contact as may occur in portions of parks, playgrounds, schoolyards, golf courses that include residential development with exposure to irrigation spray, and other areas where the public has similar exposure, shall be an adequately oxidized, coagulated, clarified, filtered, and disinfected waOter (as defined in CCR Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, Sections 60301-60335) that meets the following quality limits at all times: 0 a. b. c. d. e. CBOD (S-day, 200C) Dissolved Oxygen Dissolved Sulfide Turbidity Total coliform bacteria 20 mgfL daily maximum 10 mgfL monthly average 1.0 mgfL minimum 0.1 mgfL maximum 2 NTU maximum daily average operating turbidity and not exceeding 5 NTU more than five (5) percent of the time during any 24-hour period. At any point downstream of the disinfection facilities after adequate contact with disiruectant, the median number of total coliform organisms shall not exceed 2.2 MPN/IOO mL as determined from the bacteriological results of the last seven (7) days for which anaJyses have been completed, and the number of total coliform organisms shall not exceed 23 MPN/100 mL in any sample. 2. Restricted Quality Reclaimed Water (23 MPN) The Producer shall assure that reclaimed water to be used for irrigation of golf courses, cemeteries, freeway landscapes, and landscapes in other areas where the public has restricted access or exposure, shall at a minimum be an adequately oxidized and disinfected water that meets the following quality limits prior to delivery for any such use at all times: a. CBOD (S-day, 200C) 4 20 mgfL daily maximum 10 mgIL monthly average shall be no cross-connections between the potable water supply and pipes containing reclaimed water. Supplementing reclaimed water with water used for domestic supply shall not be allowed except through an air-gap separation. An air-gap or reduced pressure principle backflow device shall be provided at all domestic water service connections to reclaimed water use areas. C. Provisions 1. Order No. 86-33 is hereby rescinded. This Order supersedes Order 91-042 for all uses specified by that Order. 2. Reclaimed Water Use Agreements, obtained by the Producer with each User, form the basis of permitted reclaimed water use by specific Users. Reclaimed Water Use Agreements shall specify self-monitoring requirements for each User, based on the attached self-monitoring program If someone other than the User is responsible for applying the reclaimed water (Distributor), e.g. a truck hauler, then the User shall inform them of these requirements in a written agreement or other suitable manner. A Distributor shall fill out a Reclaimed Water Release Form when receiving reclaimed water from the Producer. 3. A copy of the Reclaimed Water Use Agreement and this Order must be provided to the Users by the Producer. The Users and Distributors must have these available at all times for inspection by Regional Board staff, the Producer, or State/County Health Officers. The Distributors must also cany the Reclaimed Water Release Foml. at all times. 4. The Producer shall comply with the self-monitoring program as adopted by the Board and as m<1Y be amended by the Executive Officer. The Producer is responsible for collecting reports from users. Users are responsible for submitting on-site observation reports and use data to the Producer, who will compile and file self-mOnitoring reports with the Regional Board. 5. The Producer will be' responsible for ensuring that reclaimed water meets the quality standards of this Order and for operation and maintenance of major transport facilities and associated appurtenances. Users will be responsible for the application of reclaimed water on their respective use areas and associated operations and maintenance. 6. The Producer and Users shall maintain in good workin'g order and operate as efficiently as possible any facility or control system installed by the Producer or Users to achieve compliance with the water reclamation requirements. 7. The Producer and Users shall provide employee training to assure proper operation of reclamation facilities, worker protection, and compliance with this Order. 8. The Producer and Users shall assure that all above ground equipment, including pumps, piping, storage reservoir, and valves, etc. which may at any 6 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to provide Customers of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Water Reuse Program (Regional Program) guidelines for operating and maintaining a recycled water system. The document covers requirements for both new and existing sites on the use of recycled water. This document does not supersede any codes, laws, statues, or regulations governing the use of recycled water. BACKGROUND These rules and regulations have been compiled for the Customers of the Regional Program. Within the Regional Program service area, various Customers or individual facilities may have site-specific requirements. These specifics are set forth in the Customer's Recycled Water Reuse Permit. In addition, some cities may have additional requirements or amendments to these requirements that are contained in the city's local authority guidelines. From time to time, there may be amendments to the existing rules and regulations. These amendments may be made without the consent of the Customers. These amendments will be enforced upon their effective date. Customers will be notified of the amendments. APPEAL PROCEDURES For Customers who are covered under the city ordinance to use recycled water for landscape irrigation, written application for an exception shall be made to the city's director of Public Works. The director will notify the applicant in writing of the decision. Denials of any application for an exception may be appealed to the city council. The reuse ordinance and appeal procedures may differ with each city. Customers shall refer to the city for additional information. RULES AND REGULATIONS No Hose Bibs -Generally, hose bibs are not allowed on the recycled water system. In most cases, quick coupling valves can replace hose bibs. No Runoff -The irrigation system must be configured and operated to prevent runoff outside the approved use area (the boundaries of the site). No Ponding -The irrigation system must be configured and operated so that ponding does not occur. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent breeding of flies, mosquitoes and other vectors. This does not apply to approved and intended impoundments. No windblown Spray -The irrigation system must be configured and operated to prevent windblown spray from passing outside the approved use area. Adequate measures shall be taken to minimize contact of recycled water with the public, picnic benches, or drinking water fountains. Pipe Identification -All new and existing recycled water piping below or above grade must be labeled with purple tape with the imprinted words "CAUTION -RECYCLED WATER". Purple colored pipe with the required wording is an acceptable alternative. Signs -Signs must be posted in conspicuous areas on-site indicating that recycled water is used for irrigation (or other) purposes. Generally, signs must be located at all entrances to the facility and around the use area. Warning Tags, Labels -All valve boxes, quick couplers, storage tanks, air/vacuum relief valves, pressure reducing valves, pumps, backflow prevention devices, system controller boxes, or other appurtenances on the recycled water system must be labeled with warning tags or labels. The labels or tags must include the words "RECYCLED WATER -DO NOT DRINK". Hours of Operation -To minimize public contact with the recycled water, landscape irrigation should be done during periods when the grounds will have maximum opportunity to dry before use. ' Pipe Separation -Horizontal and vertical separation must be maintained between recycled water pipelines and potable water pipelines. In general, horizontal separation of ten feet is recommended, and recycled water pipelines should be minimum 12 inches below potable water pipelines. Testing and Records -Customer or the local authority shall perform periodic testing and inspections, and prepare records of observations at the recycled water use sites. Specifics are REGIONAL PRGRAM April 2004 4 Annual Annual Demand Water Quality Demand Factor of Estimates w/ Peaking Factors Timing of Data Potential Users Needs/Customer Estimates Usage a Factor of Usage (month/day/hour) b . Demand Concerns Sources C (AFY) (AFY) backbone pipeline Palo Alto d (not including Stanford 2380 0.5 1192 2.3/113 Some existing/ -University)e Some future FEASmILITY PLAN SERVICE 3,970 1,830 AREA TOTAL OVERALL TOTAL 5,830 3,310 Footnotes: a. The factor of usage is a number that was multiplied by the average annual demand to determine a more "realistic" average annual demand for each potential customer. For example, at Moffett Field where several sources of water are available (i.e. treated contaminated groundwater, Sunnyvale recycled wateI), a factor of usage of 0.5 was used due to the likelihood that the other sources of water would also be utilized. b. Month/day/hour peaking factors are defined as the ratio of: peak month demand/total year demand; days ofusagel7 days; and hours ofusage/24 hours, respectively. c. A -'Water meter data; B -1992 Master Plan; C -NASA Ames Development EIS; D -Acreage & Water Usage Analysis; E -City Staff Input d. This does not include the Palo Alto Golf Course even though it is within the RWQCP service arealFeasibility Plan Service Area because the supply line is separate and does not need to be modified. e. Stanford University could likely be accommodated with the proposed pipeline by scheduling delivery to minimize peak flows. f. Different uses within this potential users grouping utilize different factors of usage. B DISCUSSION The project is composed of a conveyance pipeline and laterals necessary to serve the recycled water customers in the Mountain View -Moffett Field area and sized for the ultimate R WQCP service area. The pipeline will deliver approximately 1200 acre-feet of recycled water to restore the service to Shoreline golf links and provide landscape irrigation water to' the North Bayshore area in Mountain View. It will also be connected to the existing customers in the City of Palo Alto that currently use approximately 100 acre-feet of recycled water. The pipeline ultimately could provide as much as 5,000 acre-feet of recycled water to the cities of Mountain View, Palo Alto, and the neighboring communities. The project will allow the RWQCP and its partners to achieve several key goals of the City, neighboring communities, and RWQCP stakeholders: • Water Supply Management -The project will provide a dependable, drought-proof, . locally controlled water source that reduces dependency on imported water. • Wastewater Disposal Management -The project will restore the RWQCP Recycled Water Pro gram to mitigate the Plant's discharge to the Bay as required by the discharge permit. Water recycling helps reduce pollutant discharges and improve the overall water quality of the Bay. • Long-Term Goal-The project will contribute to achieving the RWQCP long-term goals established by the stakeholders including taking a leadership role in promoting beneficial reuse and maximizing recycled water as a supplemental water source. • Regional Connectivity -The project will constitute the first step towards the RWQCP's long-term endeavor to establish connectivity with the recycled water producers and users in the region. The estimated construction cost for the project is $16 million. The funding sources include the State, the City of Mountain View, the RWQCP, and the City of Palo Alto. The proposed funding strategy is shown in the table below. Project Partner Estimated Funding Identified Benefits SWRCB $4M Benefits to Bay-Delta water system RWQCP $1 M FY 04-05 CIP Wastewater disposal management, regional $1 M FY 05-06 CIP connectivity City of Mountain $8M , Water supply management -1200 AF near-term View CMR:163:04 Page 2 of4 I) . City of Palo Alto Water Fund Water supply management -100 AF current, $0.5 M FY 04-05 CIP future usage up to 1200 AF. $0.5 M FY 05-06 CIP Wastewater Treatment Rate Stabilization Reserve -$1 M Staff will be working with the City of Mountain View to develop·a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) th,at would include the funding and user agreements. Staff will submit the MOU to Council for approval, and return to Council during the budget process for the funding. RESOURCE IlVIPACT The estimated cost of the proj ect is $16 million. Funding will come from the State and participating agencies as follow: • $4 million matching grant from the SWRCB • $2 million from the RWQCP partners: Palo Alto's share ($0.7 million) was already included in the 2003-04 Adopted and 2004-05 proposed ClP budget (WQ-04010) • $8 million from the city of Mountain View: already approved by Mountain View city council • $1 million total from the Palo Alto Utilities, Water fund with $0.5 million in the 2004- 05 ClP and $0.5 million in the 2005-06 ClP • $1 million from the Palo Alto Wastewater Treatment Rate Stabilization Reserve POLICY IMPLICATIONS The recommendation of this staff report is consistent with City policies. TIME LINE Application for State grant Final Design Construction Recycled water to use sites ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW March 2004 July '04-March '05 July '05 -June '06 summer 2006 A mitigated negative declaration was considered and adopted for the Mountain View-Moffett Area Water Recycling Facility Plan project by Council, Resolution #8391 on January 12, 2004. CMR:163:04 Page 3 of4 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Resolution of Council for the State Water Resources Control Board PREPARED BY: Daisy Stark, Senior Engineer RWQCP William D. Miks, Manager RWQCP DEPARTMENT HEAD: E-~ .. ~ ------- . GLENN s:ROBERTS Director of Public Works CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: '-_/~ y ~~~ Assistant City Manager CMR:163:04 Page 4 of4 ATTACHMENT A NOT YET APPRO,VED RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT FOR A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5 MILLION FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT (PARWQCP) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW- MOFFETT AREA WATER RECYCLING PROJECT WHEREAS, the Safe, Clean, Reliable Water Supply Act (1996 Bond Law) established a Water Recycling' Subaccount for low-interest loans for design and construction of water recycling projects and for grants for facilities planning, design and construction of recycling projects; and WHEREAS, the State Water 'Resources Control Board established the Water, Recycling Construction Program (WRCP) by adoption of the Water Recycling Funding Guidelirtes (WRF Guidelines) on April 17, 1997, which implemented provisions of the 1996 Bond Law as well as other bond laws; and WHEREAS, the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant (PARWQCP) staff has reviewed the application, Plan of Study, and other supporting information for the water recycling project and has determined that the project complies with the WRF Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the PARWQCP operates a reclaimed water facility and delivers reclaimed water to various reuse sites. The existing pipeline from the PARWQCP to Shoreline has deteriorated and is scheduled for replacement. In anticipation of future reuse'opportunities in Mountain View, such as the future Moffett facilities, the replacement pipe will be upsized; and WHEREAS, the State Water Resources Control Board presently has funding available to match 25% up to $5 million of the cost of reclaimed water facilities construction project. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does RESOLVE as follows: SECTION 1. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City of Palo Alto, a water recycling project construction Grant Application for a grant from the State, Water Resources Control Board in an amount not to exceed $5 million for the construction of the Mountain View-Moffett Recycled Water 040223 sm 0100192 1 NOT YET APPROVED Project on behalf of the Palo Alto Regional Water, Quality Control Boa:ni (PARWQCP). SECTION 2. That the City of Palo Alto hereby agrees and further does authorize the City Manager or his designee to certify that the City has and will comply with all applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements related to any state grant funds received. SECTION 3. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City a grant agreement and any amendments thereto or other documents required in connection with the grant. SECTION 4. That a mitigated negative declaration (MND) was prepared in accordance with CEQA for the Project and adopted by the City Council, Resolution Number 8391 on January 12, 2004. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sr. Asst. City Attorney 040223 sm 0100192 2 Mayor APPROVED: City Manager Director of Public Works Director of Administrative Services