Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Sewer Master Plan Discussion
REPORT IN BRIEF
Seeks Council direction on finalizing the draft Sewer Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on finalization of the draft Sewer Master Plan, provide approval to begin the CEQA environmental process, and direct staff to explore financing options to support the construction of the plan.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items;
2. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Addresses Council priority of infrastructure planning via the Sewer Master Plan, as well as addresses the development of financing options for the Sewer Master Plan components.
HISTORY AND PAST ACTIONS
The Sewer Master Plan is designed to evaluate and help the City plan and expand its wastewater collection sewer system to meet the needs of its growing population in accordance with the 2030 General Plan.
Stantec Consulting was hired in 2013 to update the wastewater collection system model and continue with updates to the 2007 draft Sewer Master Plan. Multiple amendments to the contract were executed to provide additional service options, increased stakeholder outreach, as well as the exploration of financing options for future construction.
Staff has held multiple stakeholder meetings throughout the Sewer Master Plan development process. In addition, Stantec prepared a draft Assessment District Formation document to help assist with investigating financing options to implement the draft Sewer Master Plan. A separate stakeholder meeting was held March 30, 2017, to discuss financing options, including the potential formation of a sewer assessment district. A final stakeholder meeting was held on November 13, 2017; stakeholder input has been received and appropriate changes have been incorporated in the revised draft plan.
DISCUSSION
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