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ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TIER 1 GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR A HYDRODYNAMIC SEPARATOR (HDS) AT COSTA MESA COUNTRY CLUB
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: SEUNG YANG, P.E., CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-5633
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt proposed Resolution No. 2023-xx for the submittal of a grant application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Environmental Cleanup Program (ECP), Tier 1 Grant for the procurement and installation of a Hydrodynamic Separator (HDS) at Costa Mesa Country Club.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee as the City’s representative.
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BACKGROUND:
On February 13, 2023, the Orange County Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) Board of Directors authorized staff to issue the Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program (ECP), Tier 1 fiscal year 2023-24 call for projects. Approximately $3 million is available to Orange County cities, local agencies, and the County of Orange. Prior to the OCTA Board’s release of funding recommendations, applicants must provide a City Council resolution authorizing staff to apply for funds as related to the ECP Tier 1 call for projects.
ANALYSIS:
In response to OCTA’s 2023 ECP Tier 1 grant call for projects, staff submitted a grant application for the procurement and installation of a Hydrodynamic Separator (HDS) at the Costa Mesa Country Club on April 27, 2023. The City’s application requested grant funding in the amount of $500,000, which is the maximum allowed under the program. The scope of work for the proposed project will include furnishing labor and materials to install one (1) HDS unit to capture and treat runoff and stormwater from an existing 72-inch reinforced concrete pipe storm drain line. The project captures drainage from a large portion of Westside Costa Mesa and includes a combination of low and high-density residential, mixed urban, commercial, institutional and industrial land uses. HDS units have been installed previously in the City and are an approved full-capture system for stormwater trash removal under the California Trash Amendments.
In order to apply for these grant funds, a City Council resolution approving the filing of an application and naming the Public Works Director or designee as the City’s authorized representative are required.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the City Council does not approve the proposed resolution, the City will not be eligible to submit an application for grant funds from this OCTA Tier 1 grant cycle. Staff does not recommend this action.
FISCAL REVIEW:
If approved for grant funding by OCTA, a local cash match of 20% ($125,000) is required for the grant program for a total project cost of $625,000. Local match funds will be available from the Drainage Fees Fund.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this agenda report and resolution and approves them both as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This project works toward achieving the following City Council Goal:
• Strengthen the Public’s Safety and Improve the Quality of Life
• Maintain and Enhance the City’s Facilities, Technology, and Equipment
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt proposed Resolution No. 2023-xx for the submittal of a grant application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Environmental Cleanup Program (ECP), Tier 1 Grant for the procurement and installation of a Hydrodynamic Separator (HDS) at Costa Mesa Country Club.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee as the City’s representative.