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1. Consider finding that emergency repairs are necessary to maintain Monterey County Water Resource Agency owned service facilities essential to the public health, safety or welfare pursuant CEQA Guideline 15269(b); and
2. Consider approving the agreement between Monterey County Water Resources Agency and Don Chapin Company, Inc. for services in the amount of $100,000 retroactive to January 2, 2023, for a term to expire June 30, 2026, to provide equipment, materials, labor, and repairs to Agency facilities during and after atmospheric storm events; and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors:
1. Find that emergency repairs are necessary to maintain Monterey County Water Resource Agency owned service facilities essential to the public health, safety or welfare pursuant CEQA Guideline 15269(b); and
2. Approve the agreement between Monterey County Water Resources Agency and Don Chapin Company, Inc. for services in the amount of $100,000 retroactive to January 2, 2023, for a term of three years and 5 months, to provide equipment, materials, labor, and repairs to Agency facilities during and after atmospheric storm events; and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) owns, operates, and maintains various facilities throughout Monterey County that sustained damages during the recent atmospheric storm events that occurred between December 27, 2022 and January 17, 2023. Due to the extent of damages endured and current personnel shortage, MCWRA procured contract services through the Don Chapin Company, Inc. (Don Chapin) to provide additional resources to the MCWRA maintenance crew in emergency response to the recent storm events. These services include, but are not limited to: storm debris removal from MCWRA facilities; storm damage repairs to MCWRA pump stations; tree removals from MCWRA facilities; roadway restoration; rodent control measures; service and maintenance to MCWRA generators due to PG&E continued power outages; traffic control during cleanup operations at various locations; and other related storm damage response.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15269(b)
categorically exempts projects that are emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety or welfare. (14 C.C.R. § 15269(b)). The services of the Don Chapin include, but are not limited to: storm debris removal from MCWRA facilities; storm damage repairs to MCWRA pump stations; tree removals from MCWRA facilities; roadway restoration; rodent control measures; service and maintenance to MCWRA generators due to PG&E continued power outages; traffic control during cleanup operations at various locations; and other related storm damage response. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(b), the emergency work and repairs made by Don Chapin to MCWRA owned service facilities are necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety, or welfare.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
FINANCING:
There is sufficient appropriation in the Adopted FY22-23 Budget
Prepared by: Jessell Fenley, Administrative Services Assistant, (831) 755-4860
Approved by: _________________________________________________
Lew Bauman, Interim General Manager, (831) 755-4860
Attachments:
1. Services Agreement with Don Chapin Company
2. Board Order