I. RECOMMENDATION:
This was a future agenda item requested by Mayor Pro Tem Singleton. This will serve as an update to the Council on the ongoing efforts the City is currently undertaking related to Tertiary Treatment.
II. BACKGROUND:
Mayor Pro Tem Singleton requested a future agenda item to have staff explore the feasibility of upgrading the City's existing wastewater treatment plant to a tertiary treatment facility in order to recycle the discharged water for irrigation purposes in the City.
III. DISCUSSION:
The City was awarded the CWSRF Planning Grant to conduct a condition assessment of the sewer collection system and WWTP in the amount of $500,000.00. In June of 2022, the City Council awarded a contract with AM Consulting Engineers to prepare a feasibility study related to tertiary treatment and facility improvements at the wastewater treatment plant. Once the feasibility study is compete, staff, in conjunction with AM Consulting Engineers, will present the findings and the next steps in terms of applying for grant fund to construct said facility improvements.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time. The feasibility study is covered within the scope of work under the $300,000 contract currently in place with AM Consulting Engineers. | | |