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6.E. - Page 4 of 22 the Engineer's Estimate of Probable Cost, modify the contract documents and continue extensive communication to contractors in pursue of better bidding climates and better bids on a second bid opening. Staff would also submit a request to FEMA for an increase in the grant allowance to cover the additional unanticipated construction cost increase due to unfavorable bidding market condition. FISCAL IMPACT On December 17, 2018, the City adopted a resolution accepting a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Award of $718,945.50 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and authorized the City Manager to execute the grant agreement and provide all necessary grant assurance documentation. The grant has a cost -share requirement of 75%- 25%. The $718,945.50 is 75% Federal share and $239,648.50 is the 25% City share. Funds for City share were budgeted in the FY 2018-19 Water Fund Capital Projects -Water System Seismic Improvement Program. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW As the lead agency, City of Redwood City has determined that the Peninsula Tank No. 2 Seismic Improvement Project meets the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption criteria as set forth in Section 21080(b)(4) (Specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency) of the Public Resources Code. Furthermore, all improvements, maintenance and upgrades as proposed are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (b) (Existing facilities of both investor and publicly -owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services), and (d) (Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety). This project does not require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for stormwater discharges associated with construction and land disturbance activities pursuant to Attachment A.2 of Order 2010-0014-DWQ which exempts projects to update existing lines and facilities. However, the proposed construction will employ stormwater pollution prevention best methods and practices. PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting ALTERNATIVES None City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 51