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Aug. 22,2017
President and Board Members
Kevin Crawford, Executive Manager
Terry Smith, District Engineer
Terry.Smith@carlsbadca .gov or 760-603-7354
CA Review _HS._
Adopt a Resolution authorizing an application to the California
Department of Water Resources Water Desalination Grant Program
Round 4, for construction of the Carlsbad 5 Flow Control Facility, Project
No. 5038 .
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution authorizing an application to the California Department of Water Resources
Water Desalination Grant Program Round 4, for construction of the Carlsbad 5 Flow Control
Facility, Project No. 5038 .
Executive Summary
On June 16, 2017, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) issued a proposal
solicitation package for Round 4 of the Water Desalination Grant Program (Grant) to support
desalination projects that enhance local water supply reliability. The Carlsbad Municipal Water
District (CMWD) is planning to construct the Carlsbad 5 Flow Control Facility (FCF) to directly
accept CMWD's desalinated water to enhance supply reliability and diversify the water
portfolio. CMWD would like to submit an application for the Grant for construction of Carlsbad
5 FCF and is seeking the Board's support of this Grant application.
Discussion
Desalination is becoming a key strategy to help address California's water supply challenges.
The Carlsbad Desalination Plant was commissioned in December 2015 and is a key component
of San Diego County's water portfolio.
On April 12, 2016, the CMWD Board adopted Resolution No. 1547 which authorized the
execution of a Uniform Contract between the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and
CMWD to purchase treated water from the Carlsbad Desalination Plant and promote local
supply reliability. At this meeting, the Board also authorized execution of the First Amendment
to the Reimbursement Agreement between CMWD and SDCWA to reimburse SDCWA for the
planning and design of the Carlsbad 5 FCF.
The California DWR has been actively supporting projects that advance desalinated water as
one of the many water resource management strategies in the state to help meet supply needs
and enhance water supply resiliency and reliability. The grant program is largely funded by the
Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1). Eligible
construction projects can receive up to 50 percent of estimated construction costs.
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Staff has reviewed the California DWR's scoring system for the award of Grant funds and
believes that the Carlsbad 5 FCF is consistent with the Grant's priorities.
Fiscal Analysis
Professional services are required from RMC Water and Environment to prepare the Grant
application and feasibility study for a fee of $33,087. Staff will incur minor administrative costs
to manage the consultant. The Board has previously approved funding for the planning and
design of the facility by adopting Resolution No. 1547. Sufficient funds are currently available in
Project No. 5038 {Carlsbad 5 FCF) to prepare the Grant application.
If successful, CMWD may receive Grant funding for the design and construction of the flow
control facility in an amount up to 50 percent of the design and construction cost, which is
currently estimated at $3.4 million. If the Grant is awarded, staff will return to the Board for its
consideration to accept the Grant and a request for appropriation.
Next Steps
Staff will prepare and submit the application to the California DWR prior to the due date of
Sept. 1, 2017. CMWD staff will provide continued support and oversight to the staff of SDCWA
during the design of the Carlsbad 5 FCF. At the completion of design, staff will return to the
Board to request funding for the construction of the Carlsbad 5 FCF, Project No. 5038, and to
amend the Reimbursement Agreement with SDCWA.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
A Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR 03-05 SCH No. 2004041081) was prepared for the
Desalination Plant Project and certified by the City Council at its June 13, 2006 meeting in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act {CEQA) Guidelines Section 15090. In
2009, the City Council considered and approved an addendum to this FEIR. Flow control
facilities were considered in this first addendum, and it was acknowledged that an exact
location was not determined and would be subject to further review. Staff will review the
existing environmental documentation to determine if it is sufficient or if additional
environmental review will be required.
Public Notification
· This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. Resolution authorizing an application to the California Department of Water Resources Water
Desalination Grant Program Round 4, for construction of the Carlsbad 5 Flow Control Facility,
Project No. 5038.
2. Location Map.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1583
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT {CMWD), AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES WATER
DESALINATION GRANT PROGRAM ROUND 4, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CARLSBAD 5 FLOW CONTROL FACILITY, PROJECT NO. 5038.
EXHIBIT 1
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District {CMWD) has
determined it necessary, desirable and in the public interest for CMWD to purchase desalinated water
from the San Diego County Water Authority {SDCWA) and to construct the Carlsbad 5 Flow Control
Facility to further diversify CMWD's water portfolio and enhance supply reliability; and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2016, the CMWD Board adopted Resolution 1547 which authorized the
execution of a Uniform Contract between SDCWA and CMWD to purchase treated water from the
Carlsbad Desalination Plant; and
WHEREAS, pursuant and subject to all of the terms and provisions of the Water Quality, Supply,
and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 {Proposition 1, California Water Code Section 79700 et
seq.), the California Department of Water Resources is sponsoring Round 4 funding of the Water
Desalination Grant Program (Grant) and issued a proposal solicitation package for said funding on July
16,2017;and
WHEREAS, the Grant funding for the design and construction of the Carlsbad 5 Flow Control
Facility may be awarded in an amount up to 50 percent of the estimated $3.4 million design and
construction cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of the City
of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the executive manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to sign and
file, for and on behalf of CMWD, an application for Grant funding from the Department of Water
Resources for an amount not to exceed $3,400,000, for the Carlsbad 5 Flow Control Facility, Project
No. 5038, under the terms and provisions of the Water Desalination Grant Program.
3. That CMWD authorizes the aforementioned representative, or designee, to certify that
CMWD has and will comply with all applicable state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements
related to any federal and state funds received.
EXHIBIT 1
4. That the executive manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute,
upon approval by the general counsel and final approval of the contract by the Board of Directors, a
funding agreement and any amendments or change orders thereto and certify funding disbursements
on behalf of CMWD that are in substantial conformance, as determined by the office of the general
counsel, with this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District of the City of Carlsbad on the 22nd day of August, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
None.
None.
(SEAL)
EXHIBIT 2
MAP
CITY OF VISTA
CITY OF CARLSBAD
PROJECT NAME
CARLSBAD 5 FLOW CONTROL FACILITY
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PROJECT
NUMBER
5038
EXHIBIT
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