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CONSIDER EXPENDITURE TO
AMEND CONTRACT WITH PUEBLO WATER RESOURCES TO PROVIDE HYDROGEOLOGIC REVIEW
FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PERMITS |
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Meeting
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July 11,
2016 |
Budgeted: |
Yes |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt, |
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WDS
Permitting |
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General Manager |
Line Item
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2-8-2 |
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Prepared
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Henrietta Stern |
Cost
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$2,000 |
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General
Counsel Review: N/A |
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Committee
Recommendation: The Administrative
Committee reviewed this item on July 11, 2016 and recommended_________. |
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CEQA Compliance: N/A |
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SUMMARY: The Board will consider authorizing the General Manager to amend an existing contract with Pueblo Water Resources, Inc. (Pueblo) to authorize a maximum of $2,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017) to continue to help District staff carry out MPWMD Rules and Regulations governing Water Distribution Systems (WDS), specifically in regards to hydrogeologic review of well pumping test reports and related tasks. The $2,000 limit would be tracked as follows:
Program 2-8-2, “Hydrologic Impact Review,” with up to $2,000 as 100% reimbursable from applicants.
Exhibit 5-A is the proposed scope of work and cost estimate from Pueblo for FY 2016-2017. The proposed $2,000 total limit is lower than that budgeted in FY 2015-2016, based on actual work performed in FY 2015-2016. The hydrogeologic review will be primarily associated with Level 3 Permits under the current WDS rules. The applicant must show that a well (or other water source) will reliably meet the applicant’s needs, and will not adversely affect the Monterey Peninsula Water Resource System or Sensitive Environmental Receptors as defined in District Rule 11.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board authorize the General Manager to amend the current District professional services contract with Pueblo for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000 for FY 2016-2017, which was recently adopted by the Board as part of the FY 2016-2017 budget. If this item is adopted along with the Consent Calendar, staff will execute a contract amendment with Pueblo.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Pueblo has been retained since June 2006 to assist staff with WDS Permit processing on an as-needed basis. All amounts are maximums; only actual hours of service are billed. Invoiced hours submitted by consultants for review of each application are reimbursed by the applicant before the applicant receives the signed WDS Permit.
Pueblo’s rates are competitive with other consulting firms with experienced, registered hydrogeologists. Pueblo is very knowledgeable about local hydrogeology and MPWMD procedures, and is considered to be cost-efficient for this work. Pueblo also has contracts with the District for Aquifer Storage and Recovery tasks in the Seaside Groundwater Basin.
Continued WDS applications are expected due to restrictions on the availability of California American Water supply for new construction and remodels. Consultant assistance is essential to adequately process permit applications in compliance with the State Permit Streamlining Act and to help the Water Resources Division address technical questions relating to the WDS process.
IMPACT TO DISTRICT RESOURCES: Pueblo’s technical work is directed by the MPWMD Water Resources Division Manager, with logistics to be managed in the future by Water Demand Division staff as they take on responsibility for processing WDS Permits (currently performed by the Planning & Engineering Division). Pueblo’s work product is used as evidence in preparing WDS Permit documents, including the required Findings of Approval.
EXHIBIT
5-A Pueblo Water Resources Scope of Work and Fee Schedule for FY 2016-2017
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