DATE: March 24, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications, and Calling for Bids for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project on Hesperian Boulevard at West A Street, Project No. 07832, and Approving the Appropriation of $1,350,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) approving:
1) plans and specifications, and calling for bids for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project on Hesperian Boulevard at West A Street, Project No. 07832; and
2) the appropriation of $1,350,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund (Fund 611)
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SUMMARY
Staff proposes rehabilitating approximately 700 linear feet of 33-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) sewer main on Hesperian Boulevard using the trenchless cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method to address structural deficiencies and extend the service life of the sewer. CIPP involves inserting a resin-saturated liner into the existing pipe and curing it in place using steam, hot water, or ultraviolet (UV) light, forming a new jointless liner within the host pipe. The project includes a localized excavation to repair a section of pipe with a extensive deterioration that was observed during closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection. Both the CIPP installation and local repairs require full bypass pumping of sewer flows during the construction. Work will also include pre- and post-construction CCTV inspections, traffic control, and coordination with City field staff. Design specifications and bid documents have been prepared for the rehabilitation project. Staff is requesting City Council’s approval of the call of bids to be received by April 14, 2026.
The adopted FY 2026 CIP does not have funds specifically identified for the Hesperian Sewer Rehabilitation Project. However, the project is necessary to maintain service, protect public health, and prevent costly emergency repairs. As such, staff recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to appropriate $1,350,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund (Fund 611) using available unrestricted fund balance, which has sufficient funds to support this project, and to fully fund the project in FY 2026.
This project is categorically exempt from environmental review from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1 - Existing Facilities.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution