DATE: May 24, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water for As-Needed Technical Support Related to Implementation of a Groundwater Management Plan Increasing the Contract Amount by $35,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $95,000
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to amend the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with EKI Environment & Water (EKI) for as-needed technical support related to sustainable groundwater management at a cost of $35,000, increasing the total agreement not-to-exceed amount to $95,000.
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SUMMARY
Independent groundwater review and technical expertise are needed to prepare the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) and to assist with implementation activities, as well as Sustainable Groundwater Management Act compliance. To assist with these activities, the City entered into a PSA with EKI in January 2021 to provide technical services related to sustainable groundwater management. In July 2021, the agreement was amended to provide funds for additional work activities. A second amendment is recommended to allow for additional support for continuing GSP implementation and SGMA compliance. Staff recommends an increase in the agreement amount by $35,000. If approved, the additional will increase the total agreement amount to $95,000 for the period of May 2022 - April 2023.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution