For City Council and Rialto Utility Authority Meeting [July 13, 2021]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Marcus Fuller, City Manager
FROM: Thomas J. Crowley, P.E., Utilities Manager
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Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority Board Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Soto Resources to Provide a Funding Research and Strategy Report for the Lake Rialto Project and As-Needed Grant Writing Assistance for Rialto Utility Authority and Utilities Division in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,250.
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BACKGROUND
The Lake Rialto Habitat Management and Community Open Space Project is a proposed project located just south of the City's existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). At this location, a large depression exists that can be converted into a lake by using the City's WWTP effluent to create a wetlands environment. The wetlands environment will help maintain temperature and flow control to the Rialto Channel for the protection for the endangered species existing in the area. The proposed project will also create recreational and educational opportunities in a predominantly industrial section of the City.
The ultimate goal of the proposed project is to develop a comprehensive plan for the use of the Lake Rialto site that will benefit the environment and Community, including the creation of a venue for educational and recreational opportunities associated with Lake Rialto.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
Staff is proposing a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Soto Resources to provide a Funding Research and Strategy Report for the Lake Rialto Project and as-needed grant writing assistance. These services are described in the proposed PSA and comprise grant writing assistance including completion of a Funding Research and Strategy Report for the Lake Rialto Project and any as-needed funding application assistance. The Proposed PSA is included as Attachment 1. The Disclosures Required by Persons or Entities Contracting with...
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