Approve Veolia Water to hire engineers for wastewater plant earthquake safety study
In Plain English
The city's wastewater treatment plant needs a study to determine if its structures can withstand earthquakes. Veolia Water, which operates the plant, will hire ZFA Structural Engineers to conduct the assessment. The study will identify which buildings and equipment need upgrades to meet current seismic safety standards.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 15-20 approving Veolia Water to manage and award contract to ZFA Structural Engineers for Seismic Retrofit Study
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved letting Veolia Water hire ZFA Structural Engineers to study earthquake safety at the city's wastewater treatment plant. The study will assess whether the plant's buildings and equipment can withstand earthquakes and identify what upgrades are needed to meet current safety standards. This matters because the wastewater treatment plant is critical infrastructure that must continue operating after an earthquake to protect public health and the environment.
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