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CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT - AGENDA BIJ.L
AB# 718
MTG. 04/27/10
DEPT. UTIL
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR WATER AND
ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT WITH BUREC TO
IMPLEMENT A PRESSURE CONTROL
HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY, PROJECT NO. 5025
DEPT. DIRECTOR^ /Q[£\
CITY ATTORNEY ' //-/
CITY MANAGER j I /A-^
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 1396 to authorize application for Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
with Federal Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BUREC) to implement a Pressure
Control Hydroelectric Facility, Project No. 5025
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On September 22, 2009, through adoption of Resolution No. 1376, the Board approved a professional
engineering services agreement with Carollo Engineers for preliminary design, preparation of plans
and specifications, construction support, and startup services of a Pressure Control Hydroelectric
Facility (PCHF) for Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD). The PCHF would have the benefits of
generating electrical power that could produce annual revenue, and reduce CMWD's carbon footprint
by recovering this valuable renewable energy. Carollo Engineers is completing the first task, a
Technical Memorandum presenting detailed information on the alternatives available for the PCHF,
and a preliminary project cost estimate in the range of $1.2 million to $1.5 million.
GRANT Application - In March 2010, the Federal Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation
(BUREC) issued a new grant program referred to as the Department's WaterSMART (Sustain and
Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow), with a submittal deadline of May 4, 2010. Through
WaterSMART Grants, the BUREC provides a grant up to 50 percent of the total project cost. Funding
is on a competitive basis for on-the-ground water conservation and energy efficiency construction
projects, and will be awarded in two groups:
Funding Group I: Between $9,000,000 and $10,000,000 in Federal funds will be available for awards
of up to $300,000 per project. Estimated number of agreements to be awarded: 30 to 40.
Funding Group II: Between $4,000,000 and $5,000,000 in Federal funds will be available for awards
between $300,001 to $1,000,000 per project. Estimated number of agreements to be awarded: 4-8.
One category for the BUREC grant that is directly applicable to the PCHF is Task B - Energy
Efficiency (a) Implementation of Renewable Energy Improvements Related to Water
Management and Delivery. This includes projects that increase the use of renewable energy
sources in the management and delivery of water as well as projects that upgrade existing water
management facilities resulting in quantifiable and sustained energy savings. Eligible projects include
but are not limited to:
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: William Plummer, (760) 602-2768, bill.plummer@carlsbadca.gov
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• Installation of small-scale hydroelectric, solar-electric, wind energy, or geothermal power
systems, or other facilities that enable use of these or other renewable energy sources
(e.g., replacing fossil fuel powered pumps with renewable energy based pumps or
installing low-head hydrokinetic power generation units in a water system, etc.)
• Production and use of biomass or renewable fuels that include woody and herbaceous
crops and residues, solid waste, sewage, and liquid fuels from agricultural products (e.g.,
developing or using technology that would transform algae into a renewable oil source)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The consideration and approval of a project alternative is statutorily exempt from the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA guidelines Section 15262 -
Feasibility and Planning Studies. The hydroelectric facility project will be subject to CEQA upon final
design and all applicable CEQA documents will be processed and filed prior to adoption of the
project's plan and advertisement for construction. The application for WaterSMART funding does not
constitute a "project" pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) (4) and no environmental
review is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the project is appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Capital Improvement Program in
the amount of $2,000,000 from the Water Replacement Fund. Sufficient funds are available for the
completion of the project design and construction.
TABLE 1 - CURRENT EXPENDITURES FOR
PRESSURE CONTROL HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY, PROJECT NO. 5025
TASK DESCRIPTION
Design Phase
Construction, Inspection,
Materials Testing
Studies and Reports
TOTAL
CURRENT YEAR
APPROPRIATION
$425,264
1,563,277
1 1 ,459
$2,000,000
CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR
EXPENDITURES/
ENCUMBRANCES
$57,918
0
11,459
$69,377
REMAINING
BALANCES
$367,346
1,563,277
0
$1,930,623
There would be minor administrative costs for staff to prepare the application to request WaterSMART
funding, and if awarded, the BUREC would provide up to a 50 percent total project cost grant.
EXHIBITS:
1.Resolution No. 1396 to approve and authorize submittal of an application to the
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation for WaterSMART Grant Funding for
the Pressure Control Hydroelectric Facility, Project No. 5025.
1 RESOLUTION NO. 1396
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA, TO
3 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF
4 RECLAMATION FOR WATERSMART GRANT FUNDING FOR
THE PRESSURE CONTROL HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY,
5 PROJECT NO. 5025
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WHEREAS, On September 22, 2009, through adoption of Resolution No. 1376, the
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Board approved a professional engineering services agreement with Carollo Engineers for
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services of a Pressure Control Hydroelectric Facility (PCHF); and
10 WHEREAS, a Technical Memorandum is being prepared by Corollo Engineers for the
11 Pressure Control Hydroelectric Facility identifying a recommended alternative; and
12 WHEREAS, up to a 50 percent total project cost grant is available from the U.S.
13 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BUREC) for allocation to local agencies in
14 Fiscal Year 2009-10 to support Implementation of Renewable Energy Improvements Related to
. _ Water Management and Delivery referred to as WaterSMART; and15
WHEREAS, BUREC has solicited applications from local agencies for the construction of
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Renewable Energy Improvements Related to Water Management and Delivery projects; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the above described program, an application may be submitted
18 to obtain a WaterSMART project grant, based on the total project cost of the Pressure Control
19 Hydroelectric Facility, Project No. 5025, for construction of the Project; and
20 WHEREAS, the Board has approved funding in the amount of $2,000,000 for the
21 Pressure Control Hydroelectric Facility, Project No. 5025, in the Fiscal year 2009/2010 capital
22 improvement program, which is available to provide for a matching total project cost share; and
23 WHEREAS, the BUREC requires agencies to submit a Board Resolution authorizing
24 submittal of a project application, and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District will work with the
(BUREC) to meet established deadlines for entering into a cooperative agreement, and supports^0
the application.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District, California, as follows:
3 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
4 2. That the Director of Utilities is hereby authorized to apply for U.S. Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BUREC) funding from the Department's
WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) grant,6
for the Pressure Control Hydroelectric Facility, Project No. 5025.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the Carlsbad
Municipal Water District of the City of Carlsbad on the 27th day of April, 2010, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Board Members Kulchin, Hall, Packard, Blackburn
None
Board Member Lewis
CLAUDE A.VJ-EWIS, PRESIDENT
Ann J. Kulchin, Vice-President
ATTEST:
Karen R. Kundtz, Assistant Secretary
(SEAL)