Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Submit an Application to the California Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program to Provide Financing, for Improvements to the Merced Wastewater Treatment Facility
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing an application to the California Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program, for certain improvements to the wastewater treatment facility.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing staff to apply for Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase VI Improvements, Project No. 8798-110, funding through the California Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program, in an amount of $61,855,000; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2025-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the filing of a loan/grant application with the State Water Resources Control Board for the upgrade of the wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines and other infrastructure, stating its intention to reimburse expenditures paid prior to the issuance of the obligation, and designating the City Manager as the authorized representative to execute necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any other necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq.
Services with an estimated value greater than $36,000.00 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Status
Wastewater generated within the City of Merced city limits is processed at the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), located so...
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