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Consider recommendations regarding a Multipurpose Disposal Site Material Sorting Emergency Project and Budget Revision Request, First Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Multipurpose Disposal Site Material Sorting Emergency Project (Project No. 23STM1-S51M);
b) Award the construction contract for the Multipurpose Disposal Site Material Sorting Emergency Project, in the base contract amount of $234,569.00, to the lowest responsible bidder Remedial Transportation Services, Inc. (not a local vendor), subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law;
c) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work being performed under the Construction Contract, in an amount not to exceed $23,456.90 to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement for the Multipurpose Disposal Site Material Sorting Emergency Project;
d) Approve Budget Revision Request (BJE No. 0009127) to increase appropriations in the amount of $288,100.00 in the Public Works South Coast Flood Zone in Services and Supplies by the release of Restricted Purpose of Fund fund balance (4/5 vote required);
e) Determine that the Multipurpose Disposal Site Material Sorting Emergency Project to be carried out is for the benefit of a single zone; and
f) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) - Emergency Projects. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 24, 2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.