HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-059 N.C.S. 05/02/2016Resolution No. 2016-059 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KENNEDY/JENKS
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE PETALUMA BIOMASS-TO-BIOFUEL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma proposes to implement the Biomass-to-Biofuel
Improvements (13213 Improvements) which would modify the Ellis Creek Water Recycling
Facility to accept high-strength waste from local food and beverage industries and convert it to
compressed natural gas (CNG) for use in City vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the construction of a second anaerobic digester and appurtenant facilities,
installation of gas scrubbing and compression equipment and a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
fueling facility, and construction of high strength waste handling facilities (the 13213 Project) will
increase the availability of bio -methane at the ECWRF; and
WHEREAS, the 13213 Improvements implement the original objectives of the Ellis Creek
Water Recycling Facility Project, namely to "develop an economically and ecologically
sustainable Water Recycling Facility"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma General Plan 2025 recognizes the importance of
reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources, and encourages the use and development of
renewable or nontraditional sources of energy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma General Plan 2025 recognizes the importance of
reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, this project requires the services of a quality professional engineering firm
familiar with the project and experienced in design of CNG facilities; and
WHEREAS, Kennedy/ Jenks Consultants, Inc. (Kennedy/Jenks) previously prepared the
City's application for a grant to the California Energy Commission (CEC); and
WHEREAS, the CEC, at its business meeting on March 9, 2016, awarded a $3 million
grant to the City of Petaluma, subject to meeting deadlines specified in the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, Kennedy/ Jenks has significant expertise in all areas of wastewater -
treatment facilities design, permitting and operations, and recently completed the design of one
of the first vehicle-biofueling projects in California; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the City execute a professional services agreement with
Kennedy/ Jenks for engineering, and design and services for the 13213 project at the Ellis Creek
Water Recycling Facility,
Resolution No. 2016-059 N.C.S. Page 1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for
engineering and design services with Kennedy/ Jenks in support of the 132B Project at the Ellis
Creek Water Recycling Facility in the amount not to exceed $930,923.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the App erd as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2"d day of May, 2016, fi oorm�:
by the following vote:
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