REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  9, 2017
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-15.

SUBJECT:

CSA No. 3 (Castella Water) – Planning Grant Application

Supervisorial District No. :  4

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director

RECOMMENDATION

For County Service Area (CSA) No. 3–Castella Water take the following actions: (1) Adopt a resolution which authorizes the Public Works Director to submit funding applications to the California State Water Resources Control Board for a potential water intake replacement planning grant in an amount not to exceed $550,000 and execute any resulting funding agreements; and (2) find the funding application and any subsequent funding agreement to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §§15262, 15306, and 15261(b)(3).

SUMMARY

A grant application is proposed for potential improvements to CSA No. 3 – Castella Water.

DISCUSSION

CSA No. 3 – Castella Water provides potable water to customers in Castella.  Water is diverted from Castle Creek with a wooden crib intake structure.  Sediment periodically obstructs the inlet.  The State Revolving Fund (SRF) may fund studies to improve or replace the structure.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to seek SRF funding at this time.  Funding alternatives are limited.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the resolution as to form.  County Counsel will review funding agreements prior to execution.  The County Administrative Office has reviewed this recommendation.

FINANCING

SRF may fund up to $550,000 in studies and plan development, including staff time.  Adequate funds are included in the Adopted 2016/17 CSA budget for proposed staff work.  There is no General Fund impact.