Title
a. Receive a report on Board Referral No. 2012.05 regarding a feasibility study of various alternatives for wastewater treatment for the Toro Community; and
b. Approve the recommendation to conduct the feasibility study.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a report on Board Referral No. 2012.05 regarding a feasibility study of various alternatives for wastewater treatment for the Toro Community; and
b. Approve the recommendation to conduct the feasibility study.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On July 30, 2012, Resource Management Agency - Public Works (RMA-PW) provided to each member of the Board a written response to Board Referral No. 2012.05 regarding a feasibility study of various alternatives for wastewater treatment for the Toro Community. In the response, RMA-PW recommended a feasibility study be prepared by a firm with expertise in managing wastewater treatment systems. RMA-PW staff has identified an engineering firm on the Public Works’ quality based selection on-call list that is familiar with the existing Toro Area Sanitary Sewer System and has experience in conducting feasibility studies of this nature. The feasibility study would include project management, attending meetings, as well as a Draft and Final Feasibility Study.
Based on an estimate received, it is anticipated the costs associated with conducting the feasibility study, including associated administrative costs will be approximately $10,000. The timeframe for completing the feasibility study would be four months after the County has awarded a contract.
If the outcome of this study results in the County creating a new County Sanitation District or Community Services District for the Toro Community, RMA-PW recommends including the costs incurred on this study to be recovered through the rate structure that would be established.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
FINANCING:
There were no funds identified in the FY 2012-13 Adopted Budget ...
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