Agenda Item Wording:
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Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) - Master Plan Final Update - Receive a final report and presentation on the Master Plan for the Water Reclamation Facility.
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Deadline for Action: 6/17/2024
Submitting Department: Public Works
Contact Name and Phone Number: Ben Litwack, Public Works Manager, ben.litwack@visalia.city, 713-4671
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council receive a report and presentation on the Master Plan for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).
Background Discussion:
In 2008, a Facility Master Plan was completed for the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), designed with a 20-year outlook. Typically, Master Plans are updated every 8-10 years to ensure that they remain aligned with the evolving needs and growth of the community. Over time, significant developments and changing conditions necessitated an update to address current and future challenges effectively.
Carollo is well-respected and prominent engineering firm that specializes in water and wastewater management. With offices nationwide, Carollo has provided direct services locally out of their Fresno office, but has the ability to call on specific areas of expertise from their resources throughout the country. Carollo is familiar with the WRF facility, and prepared the previous 2008 Master Plan. On April 3, 2023, Council approved a contract with Carollo to perform a Condition Assessment, Facility Plan and Master Plan update. The Facility Plan was presented to the City Council on February 20, 2024, and provided a comprehensive review of the facility's conditions, along with a 6-year strategy for required near-term improvements. Subsequently, Carollo has now completed their review and update to the Facility's longer-term Master Plan, which includes a 20-year roadmap to plan for build-out growth conditions and long-term improvements. This process has identified needed Capital Improvement Projects a...
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