DATE: November 2, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Agreement with Caruthers Community Services District (CDBG 21111)
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Caruthers Community Services District for the Caruthers Fire Hydrant Replacement, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 21111, effective upon execution through May 18, 2023, total not to exceed $250,000.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will provide Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Caruthers Fire Hydrant Replacement (Project), included in the County's 2021-22 Action Plan approved by your Board on May 11, 2021. The Project consists of the replacement of obsolete wet barrel (pressurized) fire hydrants at various locations throughout the District with dry barrel (non-pressurized) hydrants. The Project will also include the installation of water valves where necessary for proper operation and isolation. Properly functioning fire hydrants will improve safety for the community in the event of a fire. The County will provide $250,000 in CDBG funds for the Project. If necessary to complete the Project by May 18, 2023, the Caruthers Community Services District (District) will provide a local financial contribution for project costs in excess of the CDBG funds. This item pertains to a location in District 4.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may reject the recommended action, and direct Department of Public Works and Planning staff to identify a project from the 2021-22 Back-Up list for consideration. However, deletion may impact the County's ability to meet its CDBG expenditure timelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The Project's total estimated cost is $250,000, which includes construction, design and co...
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