To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE 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 an additional $143,881 for construction of the Basin 2 Vessel Sewage Pump Out Station Upgrade Project, Job No. 50310. On May 17, 2022, the City Council approved a Grant Agreement for this project with the same agency for $200,000. This second grant is being funded through the Clean Vessel Act (CVA). On December 14, 2021, the 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 No’s 50310 & 70690. Funding for the Basin 2 Sewer Vessel Pump Out Station Project was appropriated from the Wastewater Fund and any unused Wastewater Funds will be returned to the Fund at the completion of the project.
BACKGROUND
Approval of the Second Grant Agreement will provide $143,881 for the Basin 2 Sewer Pump Out Station Upgrade Project. As part of the project, 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 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 May 17, 2022, the City Council approved a Grant Agreement for this project with the same agency under a different program for $200,000. This second grant is being funded through the Clean Vessel Act. On December 14, 2021, City Council awarded awarding 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 2022, the City was notified that the project was awarded a DB&W grant from the CVA sewage pump out program.
The grant 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 will help fund the installation of marina pump out stations.
COORDINATION
Project design was coordinated with input from the Harbor Commission and the Fire, Public Works and Waterfront & Economic Development Departments. Project construction will be coordinated through the Public Works Department and the Waterfront & Economic Development Department, and will allow continuous Harbor Patrol operation. The Grant Agreement has been approved by the City Attorney’s office.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the Grant Agreement will provide an additional $143,881 to CIP Job No. 50310.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
Grant Agreement with the with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation State of California, DB&W