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Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Update - Receive a presentation on the Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan.
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Prepared by:
Katherine Woodhull-Fuget, Associate Engineer, Katherine.Woodhull-Fuget@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4447
Eric Bons, Senior Civil Engineer, Eric.Bons@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4350
Chris Crawford, City Engineer, Chris.Crawford@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4331
Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Director, Jason.Huckleberry@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council receive an update presentation on the Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan.
Summary:
The Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan document has been completed by the consultant, Carollo Engineers, Inc. and is ready for public review and adoption. This staff report and presentation will provide an overview of the Sewer Master Plan and provide an opportunity for Council and public comment. Staff intends to return December 2, 2025 [JH1][KW2]for Council approval and adoption of the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan[JH3][JH4][JH5][KW6].
Background Discussion:
The City of Visalia entered into a contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc to update the City's public facility master plans for stormwater and sanitary sewer collection and conduct a nexus study in September 2018.
The main purpose of updating these master plans is to adequately size storm water and sewer system facilities for the future growth in accordance with the 2014 General Plan update, also known as the 2030 General Plan. The 2014 General Plan update contains new policies and changes to land use types and land use densities that have a direct impact on the sizing of these facilities. The current master plans were updated in 1994. These master plans provide necessary guidance to City staff for capital projects planning and to private developers as to the City's requirements for storm water and sewer system facilities. Additionally, these master plans will include nexus studies tha...
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