Consent-General Government # 12.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 04/26/2022
- Brief Title
- Approve Work Authorization for Additional Emergency Drought Grant Writing
From:
Chad Rinde, Interim County Administrator
Staff Contact:
Elisa Sabatini, Manager of Natural Resources, County Administrator's Office, x5773
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Approve second work authorization with Consero Solutions for additional grant writing and project management services, increasing total compensation by $25,000, for a new maximum of $75,000 and adopt budget resolution for $25,000 in general fund contingency. (General fund impact: $25,000) (4/5 vote required) (Rinde/Sabatini)
Recommended Action
- Approve sole source justification (Att. A) and second work authorization with Consero Solutions (Att. B) for additional grant writing and project management services, increasing total compensation by $25,000, for a new maximum of $75,000; and
- Adopt budget resolution (Att. C) for $25,000 general fund contingency use to fund the additional Consero Solutions' grant writing and project management services.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents, Health Equity |
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Safe Communities, Infrastructure |
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Sustainable Environment, Water Supply Sustainability |
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Flourishing Agriculture, Agricultural Preservation |
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Robust Economy, Rural Community Support |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Board approved a prior work authorization for this vendor at their August 31, 2021 meeting (Item #32), authorizing $50,000 to fund grant writing assistance for the purpose of identifying, compiling, and submitting local water, wastewater, and groundwater recharge projects for emergency drought funding available from the state and federal government. Work completed under the previous work authorization includes:
| Applicant | Project | Status |
| Capay Fire Protection Dist. | Drinking Water Capacity Improvement | Submitted (DWR) |
| West Plainfield Fire Protection Dist. | Drinking Water Supply Improvement | Submitted (DWR) |
| Yolo County OES | Dry Well Assistance Program | Awarded (DWR) |
| Esparto CSD | Wastewater Recycling | In progress |
| Madison CSD | Drinking Water System Replacement | Submitted (DWR & SWRCB) |
| Mary's Cemetery Dist. | Dry Well Replacement | In progress |
| Willow Oak Fire Protection Dist. | Water System Reliability | In progress |
| Dunnigan Fire Protection Dist. | Well Replacement | In progress |
| Dunnigan Fire Protection Dist. | Septic System Replacement | In progress |
The attached work authorization amendment and sole source justification (Attachments A and B) will fund completion of five (5) additional applications to the State Water Resources Control Board's "SAFER" program. Local projects identified for submittal to the SAFER program include:
- Knights Landing CSD: Drinking Community Drinking Water System Improvement (~$25M)
- Knights Landing CSD: Waste Water System Repair and Upgrade
- Water/Wastewater Regionalization Feasibility Study (focus on Cacheville CSD, KLCSD, and CalAM/Dunnigan expansion of services)
- Small Community Drinking Water Meter Installation (Cacheville, Madison, and Knights Landing CSDs)
- Additional application, not yet identified
Staff will continue to work with the public and local agencies to identify additional projects through the WRA's "Drought Task Force" and the Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies "Drought Contingency Planning Committee". Regular updates on the status of these funding applications will be provided to the Board with the standing monthly drought updates.
Staff recommends that the Board approve the sole source justification (Att. A), work authorization amendment (Att. B), and budget resolution (Att. C).
Staff recommends that the Board approve the sole source justification (Att. A), work authorization amendment (Att. B), and budget resolution (Att. C).
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
Collaborations include: Yolo County OES and Environmental Health divisions, the Water Resources Association of Yolo County, the Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, and various special districts.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
This vendor is the only vendor on the County's On-Call Contracts List who provides grant writing services. A Sole Source Justification is provided as Attachment A.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 25,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 0
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 25,000
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $25,000
Further explanation as needed:
To be funded by General Fund Contingency
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Tom Haynes | 04/05/2022 09:11 AM |
| County Counsel | Phil Pogledich | 04/06/2022 11:11 AM |
- Form Started By:
- esabatini
- Started On:
- 03/22/2022 09:06 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 04/06/2022