TO: Governing Board of the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District
FROM: Christopher M. Silke - District Engineer
REPORT BY: Christopher M. Silke - District Engineer
SUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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District Engineer requests approval and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with GHD, Inc. for a maximum of $183,051 for the period January 25, 2022 to one year after the completion of Scope of Services which includes the investigation of potential secondary locations within the Putah Creek channel to extract water that are more drought resistant.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Multiple dry year weather patterns and Upper Putah Creek Basin water depletions forced the Governing Board to declare an Emergency Water Shortage on August 17, 2021. Pools levels at the intake reached critically low status with no recharge. Climate change and competing water use within the basin during exceptional drought hydrology require the District to act to find new supply alternatives for the District. GHD, Inc. has submitted a proposal to perform exploratory work for sub-channel water closer to Lake Berryessa and potentially a deep rock well to augment supply.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Program 22009
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
District needs technical expert assistance in hydrogeology to find potential new water supplies.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
None.
Consequences if not approved:
The community could face expensive trucked water imports for minimum health and safety indoor use.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines)...
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