HomeMy WebLinkAbout6 Prosser Dam Pipeline CEQA Agenda Item # 6
DONNER
PLjbhc Utility District
PUBLIC HEARING
To: Board of Directors
From: Neil Kaufman
Date: April 01, 2009
Subject: Continuance of the Prosser Dam Road Pipeline CEQA Initial Study
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
The Board set a public hearing date of March 18, 2009 to receive written and oral
input from the public regarding the proposed CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the Prosser Dam Road Pipeline project. On March 18, the Board continued the Public
Hearing to April 1, 2009.
2. HISTORY
During the Fall of 2008, the District conducted discussions with property owners along
Prosser Dam Road regarding the status of the private wells in that area.
The property owners along Prosser Dam Road were unable to reach agreement regarding
the funding of the new pipeline and the project was put on hold. However, the possibility
exists that funding may be available through the economic stimulus legislation currently
under consideration by the US Congress. This legislation will route economic stimulus
funds for construction of water infrastructure through the existing Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund administered by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
CDPH requires that the environmental review of proposed projects be completed at
the time of application. Therefore, the CEQA review for the Prosser Dam Road
Pipeline must be completed if economic stimulus funds will be sought.
The CEQA Initial Study for the Prosser Dam Road Pipeline was approved by the
Board on February 18, 2009. The current project schedule is:
February 18, 2009 - Board Approval of CEQA Initial Study
March 18, 2009 - Public Hearing on CEQA Initial Study
April 1, 2009 - Continuance of the Public Hearing on CEQA Initial Study
April 1, 2009 - Adoption of Final CEQA Document
Advertising for bids would not occur until money for the project is secured by the
District from the State. If grants through the economic stimulus program are not given
to the District, the project would not proceed to advertising for bids.
3. NEW INFORMATION
The thirty day public comment period was originally set to expire on March 24, 2009. The
Board extended the public comment period until April 1, 2009.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Public Hearing.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Continue the public hearing to receive written and oral input from the public regarding
the rop sed CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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Ed Taylor Michael D. Holley
Water Utility Manager General Manager