HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - July 09, 1984 - CC DATE: JULY 9, 1984
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CUNNINGHAM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
RE: UPGRADING OF WATER SYSTEM
It has come to our attention over recent months that a severe problem
exists relative to deficient water pressure in various parts of the City.
The problem is particularly severe with respect to new apartment construction ,
and there have been cases recently where the Fire Department has been unable
to allow the release of building permits for new apartment building construction
due to lack of adequate water pressure.
The City Council has authorized a budget item for the 1984-85 fiscal year to
prepare a City-wide Master Plan for upgrading the water system. However, that
plan will require most of the coming fiscal year to complete. In order to
respond to current development pressures , staff has evaluated areas which are
most likely to be developed over the next six to twelve month period and which
are lacking in adequate water facilities . The two areas which appear to be
highest priority are San Gabriel Avenue between Third and Fifth Streets , and
Dalton Avenue between Second and Fifth Streets . The estimate for upgrading
the water lines on both streets is $280,000. The funds exist in the Water
Fund.
In order to recoup the costs associated with the expenses involved, staff has
investigated the feasibility of a reimbursement district. Basically, a reim-
bursement district would require each property owner along the improved section
to pay back a pro-rated share of the costs involved at such time as the property
owner develops the property. The costs of setting up the reimbursement district
is estimated to be $3,50C , and that cost would be added into the amount to be
reimbursed by property owners .
If the City Council agrees to authorize the expenditure of funds and the creation
of a reimbursement district, staff recommends that a sole-source contract be
negotiated with an engineering firm in order to move this matter along in the
shortest time possible.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve expenditure of funds , not to exceed $280 ,000. , for upgrading
facilities in San Gabriel Avenue and Dalton Avenue .
2. Authorize staff to negotiate a contract with an engineering firm for
the purpose of developing a reimbursement district.
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BILL CUNNINGHAM COMMUNITY VEL0PMENT
DIRECTOR
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