To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, DIVISION OF BOATING & WATERWAYS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BASIN 2 SEWER PUMP OUT STATION UPGRADE PROJECT, JOB NO. 50310
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the Grant Agreement with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating & Waterways (DB&W) will provide $200,000 for construction of the Basin 2 Vessel Sewage Pump Out Station Upgrade Project, Job No. 50310. On December 14, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. in the amount of $2,990,267 for construction of the Sewer Pump Out Project and the Harbor Patrol Dock Replacement Project, Job Nos. 50310 & 70690. Funding for the Sewer component of the Project was originally appropriated from the Wastewater Fund. Approval of the $200,000 Grant Agreement will alleviate Wastewater Fund expenses. At the request of the DB&W, the contractor “Notice to Proceed” for the Project has been delayed pending the approval of this Grant Agreement, and will be issued should this Grant Agreement be approved.
BACKGROUND
Approval of the Grant Agreement with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, DB&W will provide $200,000 of funding for the Basin 2 Sewer Pump Out Station Upgrade Project, Job No. 50310. The existing 400 sq. ft timber public sewer pump out dock and two existing guide piles will be removed and replaced with a new 1,200 sq. ft. concrete floating dock supported by five concrete guide piles. The new pump-out dock will be moved entirely outside of the inner breakwall and separated from the operational area of the Harbor Patrol dock, which is an important safety upgrade. In addition, the project will be combined with the rehabilitation of the City’s Harbor Patrol docks. The current Harbor Patrol dock system, consisting of a floating 2,800 sq. ft. timber dock and nine concrete guide piles, will be removed and replaced with a new 3,600 sq. ft. concrete floating dock supported by ten concrete guide piles.
On December 14, 2021, City Council awarded a contract to Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. in the amount of $2,990,267 for the construction of the Basin 2 Sewer Pump Out Station Upgrade Project and the Harbor Patrol Dock Replacement Project, Job Nos 50310 & 70690. Competitive grant programs were pursued for the Basin 2 Vessel Sewer Pump Out Station Upgrade Project through California’s DB&W. In April 2021, the City was notified that the project was awarded a $200,000 Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Tier I grant. It is anticipated that an additional DB&W grant from a Clean Vessel Act (CVA) sewage pump out program will also be awarded in the near future in an amount up to $141,000.
The BIG program is administrated by the California DB&W and provides funding for facilities serving recreational boaters. The program is funded by the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. The CVA grant is also administered by DB&W to fund installation of marina pump out stations. Funds from these grants will be utilized for publicly accessible portions of the project in accordance with the Grant Agreement. Approval of the Grant Agreement with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, DB&W will provide $200,000 for the construction of the Basin 2 Sewer Vessel Pump Out Station Upgrade project and will be appropriated to the Basin 2 Vessel Pump Out Station project at a later date.
COORDINATION
Design of the Project was developed with input from the Harbor Commission and the Fire, Public Works and Waterfront & Economic Development Departments. Construction will be coordinated through the Public Works Department and the Waterfront & Economic Development Department, and will allow continuous operations of the Harbor Patrol docks. The Grant Agreement has been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s office.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the Grant Agreement will provide $200,000 to CIP Job No. 50310.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENT
Grant Agreement with the with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation State of California, DB&W