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Assistance Agreement: Bureau of Reclamation - Yuma East Wetlands Long Term Efficiency of Operations Project
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Summary Recommendation
Approve an Assistance Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation for the Yuma East Wetlands Long Term Efficiency of Operations Project. (Engineering Department) (Dave Wostenberg/Steve Wilson)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This Assistance Agreement supports the City Council’s Safe and Prosperous and Connected and Engaged strategic outcomes. The approved agreement will allow the City of Yuma, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area to develop Planning efforts for Phase I of the Yuma East Wetlands Long Term Efficiency of Operations Project.
REPORT:
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area (YCNHA) manages the day-to-day operation of the Yuma East Wetlands. In 2013, the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) entered into a partnership with the Quechan Tribe, the City of Yuma, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and the YCNHA to support the long-term management of the conservation area; this agreement is currently still in effect.
The LCR MSCP contributes towards maintaining existing habitat and adaptive management actions that will benefit species described in the program. The Colorado River divides the project; north of the Colorado River is known as the “North Channel”, and south of the river is known as the “South Channel”.
The irrigation infrastructure for the Wetlands has reached the end of its lifespan, is degrading, and needs substantial repair to address the long-term efficiency of operations of the site. The stakeholders have developed the following objectives for the project:
1. Rebuild aging water delivery infrastructure of the North Channel and South Channel.
2. Improve water delivery and water management of the marsh.
3. Bring power to three well sites and convert existing diesel pumps to electric sump pumps.
4. Improve and modernize operational capacity and efficiency, while integrating with river operations.
5. Site grading and riverbank stabilization of a portion of the north bank of the Colorado River.
The overall project is anticipated to be divided into three phases. Each subsequent phase will be an amendment to the Phase 1 Assistance Agreement as follows:
Phase 1: Prepare a Master Water Control and Infrastructure Plan. The City will contract with a design consultant to complete this effort. Deliverables will include Master Water Control and Infrastructure Plan, 15% level construction plans and a feasibility level cost estimate. Budget is $100,000. Completion is anticipated for February 2025.
Phase 2 (by amendment): The City will contract with a design consultant to develop final plans, specifications, and estimates. The City will advertise, bid, award, and manage a construction contract for improvements to Yuma East Wetlands. Budget is $4,900,000. Construction work will begin in 2025 and extend into 2026.
Future Phase 3 (by amendment): The City will develop contract documents and construct additional improvements to Yuma East Wetlands and work with the Bureau of Reclamation on funding.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 100,000.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 100,000.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING: ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP |
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TOTAL |
$100,000.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☒ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
08/12/2024 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
08/12/2024 |