BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Negotiate and Execute the Agreement with Horizon Water and Environment, LLC., for Environmental Planning and Permitting Services for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, Project No. 91864005, for an amount not-to-exceed $4,500,000 (Morgan Hill) (District 1).
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute an Agreement with Horizon Water and Environment, LLC., for Environmental Planning and Permitting Services for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project for an amount not-to-exceed $4,500,000.
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SUMMARY:
The Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit (ADSR) Project will correct dam seismic deficiencies and address the impacts of the operation of Anderson Reservoir on the beneficial uses of Coyote Creek, including restoration of fisheries, wildlife, water quality, and water supply. The ADSR Project will require an extensive environmental compliance process, including evaluation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and several regulatory permits.
Several factors have expanded the scope of the ADSR Project compared to what was originally envisioned. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has determined that operation of Anderson Reservoir will need to be addressed as part of the environmental consultation and project approval. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has determined that potential impacts related to operation of the dam after completion of the construction must also be considered. As a part of the project evolution, FERC, California Department of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams, and the independent Board of Consultants have requested additional geotechnical investigations and analysis to design the spillway, in-reservoir stockpiles, outlet works, and embankment reconstruction to improve the overall constructability of the proposed proje...
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