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,AI <br />IR EPOR <br /> <br /> From the C,~ Manager <br /> <br />February 4, 2002 <br /> <br />Subject <br />Water Recycling Feasibility Study <br /> <br />Recommendation <br />By motion, review and accept the Water Recycling Feasibility Study final report for the <br />Redwood Shores area from Kennedy/Jenks Consultants <br /> <br />Background <br />On June 11, 2001, the City Council authorized execution of a professional engineering <br />services agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants to perform the Water Recycling <br />Feasibility Study for the Redwood Shores area. The work proceeded according the <br />agreement schedule and scope up to the City Council study session of December 3, 2001. <br />Subsequently, the final Report and Executive Summarywere compiled by Kennedy/Jenks, <br />reviewed by Redwood City and South Bayside System Authority staff, and finalized. With <br />Council's acceptance, Kennedy/Jenks Consultant will have fulfilled their contractual <br />obligations to the City, within the not-to-exceed amount of the agreement. (Separate spiral <br />bound copy of Executive Summary enclosed) <br /> <br />Water recycling appears to be a viable way to introduce a "new' and drought-proof water <br />source into Redwood City's long-term water supply strategy for outdoor irrigation and <br />potential commercial uses. Pursuant to the Kennedy/Jenks recommendations in the <br />Executive Summary, staff has prepared a list of "Next Steps" (See 'Attachment A'), which <br />delineates staff tasks and Council actions required to continue moving toward an approved <br />water recycling project. <br /> <br />Staff will give a brief overview presentation and answer Council questions at the Feb. 4 <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Alternative <br />Do not accept the report and give direction to staff. <br /> <br />Fiscal Impact <br />To date, funds have been approved and appropriated by the City Council in the Water <br />Enterprise Fund Capital Improvement Program, Recycled Water Project in the aggregate <br />amount of $1,300,000, consistent with budget objectives. The total cost of the Water <br />Recycling Feasibility Study was $155,000. There is a good chance that the City may be <br />reimbursed for up to $75,000 of the study and report costs, via a State Water Resources <br />Control Board planning grant. Kennedy/Jenks will assist staff in preparing the grant <br />application. <br /> <br /> lof2 <br /> <br /> <br />