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SUBJECT
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING OF
July 18, 1996
PAGE 1 OF 5
NO.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR b.
DATE July 5, 1996
AUTHORIZATION FOR P.A. 96-6 (SAN RAMON),
P.A. 96-7 (DANVILLE), P.A. 96-8 (MARTINEZ), AND
P.A. 96-9 (WALNUT CREEK) TO BE INCLUDED IN
A FUTURE FORMAL ANNEXATION TO THE DISTRICT
SUBMITTED BY
Dennis Hall
Associate Engineer
PARCEL
NO.
96-6
AREA
San
Ramon
(99C3)
96-7
Danville
(100B5)
96-8
Martinez
(10C7)
96-9
Walnut
Creek
(50B7)
OWNER/ADDRESS
PARCEL NO. & ACREAGE
R. Ann and Peter B.
Whitehead
644 Glorietta Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
208-240-028 (5.00 Ac.)
Robert and Marianne
Walton
2410 Tassajara
Danville, CA 94526
207-061-024 (12.37 Ac.)
Louise Aiello
4885 Milden Road
Martinez, CA 94553
162-051-008 (0.93 Ac.l
Affinity Land and
Construction
1350 Carlback Ave. #320
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
139-080-015 (0.6 Ac.)
TYPE OF ACTION
ACCEPT ANNEXATION
FOR PROCESSING
INITIATING DEPT./DIV.
l:ngrneering Department/
Infrastructure Division
REMARKS
Existing child care center
with a failing septic
system; must extend the
public sewer. The project
was covered by a
Negative Declaration in
1983 by Contra Costa
County.
Property is proposed to be
subdivided into 19 single
family residential lots
(Subdivision 7960).
Negative Declaration by
the Town of Danville.
Existing home with a
failing septic system; must
connect to the public
sewer system. Project is
exempt from CEQA.
Owner plans to build one
single family home on
. property. Project is
exempt from CEQA.
LEAD
AGENCY
Contra
Costa
County
Town of
Danville
CCCSD
Walnut
Creek
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize P.A. 96-6, 96-7, 96-8, and 96-9 to be included in a future
formal annexation.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAGE 1 OF 2
BOARD MEETING OF
Jul 18 1996
NO.
SUBJECT
3. CONSENT CALENDAR c.
DATE
EXECUTE JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, JOB 4654, PARCELS 1 AND 2,
WALNUT CREEK AREA
1996
TYPE OF ACTION
EXECUTE JOINT
USE AGREEMENT
SUBMITTED BY
Dennis Hall
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Infrastructure Division
ISSUE: The subject Joint Use Agreement is required to complete the easement requirements
for Job 4654.
BACKGROUND: Several existing public sewers were relocated as part of the project known as
1-680!SR-24 Sewer Relocation, Phase II. The State of California ordered and paid for these
sewer relocations as part of its widening of 1-680. The State agreed to provide the necessary
easements for the relocated sewers at no cost to the District. The easements are located on
land currently owned by the State. A portion of the area of the easements will be used for the
widening of Olympic Boulevard west of 1-680. The Joint Use Agreement is the method by
which the State grants easements. In this particular instance, the joint use consists of the
State's use for highway purposes and the District's use for sewer purposes.
The District filed a Notice of Exemption on October 23, 1989, for the sewer relocation project
under District California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the President of the District Board of Directors and the
Secretary of the District to execute the agreement in triplicate, accept easement Parcels 1
and 2, and authorize recording of the agreement.
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAGE 1 OF
4
BOARD MEETING OF
July 18, 1996
NO.
4. HEARINGS a.
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON INHABITED DISTRICT
ANNEXATION 134, AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION AND CONSIDER
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY THE TOWN
OF DANVILLE
DATE
Jul 12 1996
TYPE OF ACTION
SUBJECT
HOLD PUBLIC
HEARING, DA 134
SUBMITTED BY
Dennis Hall
Associate En ineer
INITIATING DEPT./DIV.
Engineering Department/
Infrastructure Division
ISSUE: The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) has amended the boundaries of the
territory included within District Annexation 134. The District must hold a public hearing and
consider testimony by affected property owners before acting on the proposed amended
annexation.
BACKGROUND: District Annexation 134, submitted to LAFCO as required for the formal
annexation process, was a single annexation consisting of 19 separate properties. LAFCO
amended the boundaries of this single annexation during its approval process by adding
16 separate properties. This amendment was made to improve the continuity of the resulting
District boundary. The subject annexation is an inhabited annexation (12 or more registered
voters). The criteria for determining the validity of protests for inhabited annexations appears
later in this position paper. Amended District Annexation 134 is shown on the attached map.
The exhibits mentioned in this position paper are included ina separately bound document.
A Negative Declaration addressing the proposed annexations was prepared by the Town of
Danville pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was used by LAFCO
in making its determinations and approving this annexation. In accordance with District CEQA
Guidelines, Section 7.17 (f), the Board must review and consider the environmental effects of
the changes in land use in the Lawrence/Leema Road area, as shown in the Negative
Declaration shown in Exhibit A, before approving the annexation. District staff has reviewed
said Negative Declaration and concurs with its findings.
Legal notice was published, and the affected property owners were notified of the public
hearing as required by law. Factors to be considered by the Board in deciding to approve or
disapprove the proposed annexation are set forth as Exhibit B.
Following its review, the Board, not more than thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the public
hearing, shall adopt a resolution reflecting the appropriate action taken.
1 . Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the Negative Declaration and
concurs with the adoption of the Negative Declaration of LAFCO; and
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HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON INHABITED DISTRICT
ANNEXATION 134, AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION AND CONSIDER
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY THE TOWN
OF DANVILLE
SUBJECT
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2. Order the annexation subject to confirmation by election by the registered voters
residing within the territory proposed to be annexed if written protests have been filed
and not withdrawn by either 'of the following:
a. At least 25 percent but less than 50 percent of the registered voters residing
within the affected territory, or
b. At least 25 percent of the number of owners of land who also own at least 25
percent of the assessed value of land within the affected territory.
If it is determined that an election is required, the Board may terminate the proceedings
and avoid the cost of an election; or
3. Order the annexation without an election if written protests have been filed and not
withdrawn by less than 25 percent of the registered voters or less than 25 percent of
the number of owners of land owning less than 25 percent of the assessed value of
land within the affected territory; or
4. Disapprove the annexation if the Board finds the annexation is improper based upon
any of the factors set forth in Exhibit B; or
5. Disapprove and abandon the proposed annexation if the Board finds that written
protests have been filed and not withdrawn prior to the conclusion of the public hearing
representing 50 percent or more of the voters residing within the territory proposed to
be annexed.
Annexation 134 includes 35 properties. Petitions for annexation were filed by owners of 19
of these 35 properties. Sixteen properties were added by LAFCO. Because potential protests
could be filed by 16 property owners out of 35 properties, Action No.5 above is unlikely to be
the appropriate course of action. Action No.2 is also unlikely to be the appropriate course of
action because staff has not received any negative feedback from the owners of the added
properties since they were notified of this hearing.
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SUBJECT
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON INHABITED DISTRICT
ANNEXATION 134, AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION AND CONSIDER
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY THE TOWN
OF DANVILLE
POSITION PAPER
PAGE 3 OF 4
DATE
July 1 2, 1996
RECOMMENDATION: Open the public hearing on the annexation, receive any testimony, and
close the public hearing(s).
1 . Adopt a Resolution certifying that the Board has reviewed the Negative Declaration,
ordering the filing of a Notice of Determination as a responsible agency stating that the
Board considered the Negative Declaration, concurring with the adoption of the
Negative Declaration of LAFCO, and taking one of the following actions:
a. Order the annexations if no written protests are filed.
b. Order the annexation without an election if written protests have been filed and
not withdrawn by less than 25 percent of the registered voters or less than
25 percent of the number of owners of land owning less than 25 percent of the
assessed value of land within the affected territory.
c. Disapprove the proposed annexation if the Board determines that the annexation
is not warranted.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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... BOARD MEETING OF
July 18, 1996
NO.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE a.
DATE
July 11, 1 996
TYPE OF ACTION
DELEGATION OF
EMERGENCY
AUTHORITY
SUBJECT
ADOPT RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY
TO THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
SUBMITTED BY Joyce E. Murphy
Secretary of the District
INITIATING DEPT./DIV.
Administrative
ISSUE: To coordinate with authority previously delegated to the General Manager-Chief
Engineer pursuant to the State Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
Regulation and to comply with recent changes in the Public Contract Code, Board of Directors'
authorization is requested for adoption of a District resolution delegating authority to the
General Manager-Chief Engineer to act under emergency conditions.
BACKGROUND: From time to time the Board of Directors must take immediate action to
prevent or mitigate a threat of damage to health, property, the environment, or essential public
services. In the event of a major emergency situation such as an earthquake, flood, fire or
other natural or man caused situation where communications and roadways are damaged, or
because of the unavailability of Board Members, four of the five Board Members, as required
to take emergency action, may be unable to meet.
In November 1995, the Board of Directors established the District Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan in compliance with the SEMS Regulation and appointed the General Manager-
Chief Engineer as the Manager of District Emergency Operations. Under the activation of the
District Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the General Manager-Chief Engineer is
authorized to direct and manage all emergency operations and make decisions to allocate
resources and expend funds as necessary to meet the needs of the emergency. Emergency
responses by the District have in the past, and can be expected in the future, to also be
required in situations which do not entail the kind of area-wide emergency responses pursuant
to SEMS. In both SEMS responses and more limited scope emergencies, the District may need
to expend more than $10,000 before the Board can meet.
The Public Contract Code provides that the Board of Directors may delegate authority to staff
to take any directly related and immediate action required by an emergency, including
authorizing expenditure of funds in excess of $10,000 without complying with the bidding
requirements of the Public Contract Code. In addition, the Public Contract Code provides a
definition of Uemergency" and sets forth procedures and time lines to be followed for reporting
the emergency situation to the Board of Directors, and for Board of Directors' ratification of the
declaration of emergency and continued approval of expenditure of funds necessary to respond
to the emergency. A resolution delegating such authority to the General Manager-Chief
Engineer and incorporating the requirements contained in the Public Contract Code has been
drafted and is attached for the Board's consideration and adoption.
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POSITION PAPER
ADOPT RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY
TO THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
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July 11, 1996
The General Manager has, and will continue to make every effort to keep the Board informed
during any emergency. As in the past, at the earliest practicable opportunity, by Emergency
Board Meeting, Special Board Meeting, or regularly scheduled Board Meeting, the Board will
discuss, become fully informed, and provide direction. The proposed resolution does not
supplant or delay Board action, it simply provides for the rapid response of the District pending
Board action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached resolution delegating authority to the General
Manager-Chief Engineer under emergency conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-_
RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY
TO THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER UNDER
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code Section 20803 requires that when an expenditure is required
for a District "Project" which exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000) it shall be contracted for
and let to the lowest responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code Section 1102 defines "emergency" as "a sudden, unexpected
occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to prevent or
mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property or essential public services. "; and
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code Section 20806 provides that if there is an emergency or if
it is necessary to do emergency work to prepare for a natural or local defense, the District Board
may pass a resolution declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate
expenditures of District funds to safeguard life, health and property.
WHEREAS, the District Board recognizes that, in the case of an emergency, it may not be
possible to commence a meeting of the District Board in sufficient time, with the necessary
number of Board members, to directly pass a resolution required by that emergency and
authorizing the immediate expenditure of District funds to procure the necessary equipment,
services and supplies needed to repair or replace any of its facilities pursuant to Public Contract
Code Section 22050(a);
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code Section 22050(b)(1) provides that the District Board, by four
fifths (4/5) vote, may delegate to the General Manager-Chief Engineer the authority, in the case
of an "emergency", to order the repair or replacement of a public facility, to take any directly
related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment,
services and supplies for those purposes, without giving notice for bids to let contracts; and
WHEREAS, the District Board has deemed it necessary for the safe and efficient operation of
the District to delegate its authority to take such action in the event of an emergency, and
authorize necessary expenditures in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) without giving
notice for bids to let contracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the District Board shall and hereby does
delegate its authority, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(b)(1) to the General
Manager-Chief Engineer of the District, to take any directly related and immediate action
required by an emergency, as defined herein, and procure the necessary equipment, services,
and supplies for those purposes, without giving notice for bids to let contracts.u
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event of an emergency, as defined herein, the
General Manager-Chief Engineer shall report to the District Board, not later than seven days
after the action, or at its regularly scheduled meeting if that meeting will not occur later than
fourteen (14) days after the action, the reasons justifying why the emergency will not permit a
delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids and why the action is necessary to
respond to the emergency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event of an emergency, as defined herein, the
District Board shall initially review the emergency action not later than seven days after the
action, or at its next regularly scheduled meeting if that meeting will not occur later than
fourteen (14) days after the action, and at least at every regularly scheduled meeting thereafter
until the action is terminated, to determine, by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, that there is a need to
continue the emergency action, unless the General Manager-Chief Engineer has terminated that
action prior to the District Board's review of that action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon its review of the emergency action, the District Board
shall terminate that action at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant so that the
remainder of the emergency action necessitated by the emergency may be completed by giving
notice for bids to let contracts.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District, County of Contra Costa, State of California, this day of July, 1996 by the
following vote:
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Members:
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Members:
ABSENT:
Members:
President of the Board of Directors,
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District,
County of Contra Costa, State of California
COUNTERSIGNED:
Secretary of the Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District, County of
Contra Costa, State of California
Approved as to form:
Kenton L. Alm
District Counsel
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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BOARD MEETING OF
Jul 18 1996
NO.
8. ENGINEERING a.
SUBJECT
DATE
July 12, 1996
AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MONTGOMERY
WATSON FOR CONSTRUCTION RESIDENT ENGINEERING
SERVICE, LAKEWOOD SEWER RENOVATION PROJECT,
(DP 4805)
TYPE OF ACTION
AUTHORIZE
AGREEMENT
SUBMITTED BY
Henry Thom
INITIATING DEPT./DIV.
Engineering Department/
ISSUE: Board of Directors' authorization is required for the General Manager-Chief Engineer to
execute professional engineering service agreements for more than $50,000.
BACKGROUND: The construction of the Lakewood Sewer Renovation Project, DP 4805, was
authorized by the Board on December 21, 1995. The Notice to Proceed was issued on
February 20, 1996, and the contract completion date is December 6, 1996. The project is
approximately 40 percent complete.
The Lakewood Sewer Renovation Project was anticipated to be difficult and complex when it
was being designed. The actual work has proven to be just that. Difficulties vary from limited
access and narrow work areas to concerns with potential problems due to some of the work
being in close proximity to a lake and sensitive public relations.
The District's construction team on the project consists of a Resident (Associate) Engineer, an
Assistant Engineer, and a Construction Inspector. The Associate Engineer has recently been
reassigned to the Design Group in the Infrastructure Division. As a result there is a need to fill
the vacancy on the Lakewood construction team.
Staff evaluated numerous options and concluded that the best approach is to obtain a
construction Resident Engineer from Montgomery Watson to provide the needed construction
support to complete the Lakewood project. The Montgomery Watson engineer has previously
completed several construction projects successfully for the District, including Phase 1 of the
Pleasant Hill Relief Interceptor Project as the Resident Engineer. As part of his duties, he will
be required to train some of the District's Assistant Engineers on construction resident
engineering duties so that permanent staff will gain experience to become resident engineers
on future construction projects. There are sufficient funds in the project budget to cover the
cost of this agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute a professional
engineering services agreement with Montgomery Watson, with a cost ceiling of $75,000, for
providing resident engineering services on the construction of the Lakewood Sewer Renovation
Project, DP 4805.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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BOARD MEETING OF
Jul 18 1996
NO.
8. ENGINEERING b.
SUBJECT
AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO
AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS TO
INCREASE COST CEILING TO $198,000 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
TREATMENT PLANT SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECT (DP 7113)
DATE
TYPE OF ACTION
AUTHORIZE
AMENDED AGREEMENT
SUBMITTED BY
Randy Schmidt, Associate Engineer
INITIATING DEPT./DIV.
Engineering Department/Planning Division
ISSUE: Board authorization is required for the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute an
amendment to a professional engineering services agreement for more than $50,000.
BACKGROUND: Petroleum byproduct sludge from Shell Oil was disposed at the District
treatment plant site approximately 25 years ago. Much of the material has been mixed with soil
in earth work projects over the years and is present in a surcharge fill area east of the clarifiers.
A large portion of the contaminated area will be needed for secondary facilities expansion
currently scheduled to begin FY 2003-04. The soil with contaminants above hazardous levels
must be managed in a manner approved by Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to
make the areas available for expansion. The District has entered into a Voluntary Agreement
with DTSC for the management of the contaminated soil. The Voluntary Agreement requires a
Site Investigation Workplan, a Risk Assessment, an Engineering Evaluation, and a Remediation
Action Plan prior to design.
The District engaged GeoSyntec Consultants to assist in the following efforts:
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Preparation of the Voluntary Agreement
Preparation of the Site Investigation Workplan (SIW)
Implementation of the SIW which .includes a Risk Assessment
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A budget summary of the consultant work is provided as Attachment I. Preparation of the
Voluntary Agreement was completed within the project budget of $20,000. The preparation of
the Site Investigation Workplan however did exceed the initial budget of $34,000. The increased
cost of $12,000 was due to the additional time required to coordinate and respond to review
comments from DTSC and other regulatory agencies.
The Risk Assessment was expected to cost $34,000 and to focus on human health risks. DTSC
has recently indicated that an ecological risk assessment may be required if groundwater testing
shows migration of the contaminants into Grayson Creek. The addition of an ecological risk
element to the Risk Assessment, would substantially increase the cost and scope for the R:sk
Assessment.
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SUBJECT
AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER TO
AMEND AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS TO
INCREASE COST CEILING TO $198,000 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
TREATMENT PLANT REMEDIATION PROJECT (DP 7113)
POSITION PAPER
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OF
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July 12, 1996
Groundwater and soil leachability testing was initially scheduled as part of the Engineering
Evaluation. Staff now recommends that this testing be moved forward to determine whether a
complete quantitative (high cost) or a limited qualitative (lower cost) ecological risk evaluation
is required. DTSC has agreed to a limited qualitative type of ecological risk evaluation if the
groundwater and soil leachability testing shows no contaminant pathway to Grayson Creek. This
additional testing is estimated to cost $98,000. Therefore, the consultant cost to complete the
Site Investigation Workplan which includes the groundwater sampling, the soil leachability
testing, and the Risk Assessment (assuming a limited qualitative ecological risk evaluation) is
$198,000.
If necessary, the final scope and cost to complete the Risk Assessment will be revised once the
results of the additional groundwater and soil leachability testing is complete. The approximate
consultant cost to reach final design for management of the contaminated soil is $300,000. Our
current estimate for total project cost is $4,000,000 to $6,000,000. The actual cost will depend
largely on the selected method of managing the contaminated soil.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager-Chief Engineer to amend the Agreement
with GeoSyntec Consultants to increase the cost ceiling to $198,000 to complete the Site
Investigation Workplan.
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ATTACHMENT I
BUDGET COMPONENTS IN THE AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS
INITIAL BUDGET
REVISED
BUDGET
VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT PREPARATION
SITE INVESTIGATION WORKPLAN PREPARATION
GROUNDWATER AND SOIL LEACHABILITY TESTING
RISK ASSESSMENT
TOTAL
$20,000
$34,000
$ 0
$34,000
$88,000
$ 20,000
$ 46,000
$ 98,000
$ 34,000111
$198,000
(1) TO BE FINALIZED AFTER GROUNDWATER AND SOIL LEACHABILITY TESTING IS COMPLETE.
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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BOARD MEETING OF
July 18, 1996
SUBJE13ELETE THE POSITION OF SENIOR ACCOUNTANT S-68
($3833 - $4640), ADD ONE ACCOUNTANT POSITION
G-62 ($3312 - $4007) TO THE ACCOUNTING SECTION,
AND AUTHORIZE RECRUITMENT TO HIRE ONE ACCOUNT-
ANT (G-62)
NO.
9. HUMAN RESOURCES a.
DATE
July 2, 1996
TYPE OF ACTION
PERSONNEL
SUBMITTED BY
INITIATING DEPT./DlV.
Debbie Ratcliff, Controller
Administrative/Finance & Accoun in
lss.uB.: Board authorization is required for personnel classification changes, and filling vacant
positions.
Background: Steve Elsberry, Senior Accountant, retired from the District in May, 1996. A
temporary agency accountant has been hired for the short term until the permanent position can
be filled.
The Senior Accountant position is responsible for fixed asset accounting, capital project
accounting, the annual revenue budget, back-up for investments, cash flow analysis and payroll,
the liaison between external auditors and accounting staff, auditing travel reimbursements, and
many special projects. This position in the past was responsible for MIS support for all the
accounting systems, and will continue in that capacity.
With the reorganization of many of the duties in the Accounting Section, staff is confident that
a degreed Accountant (G-62) with strong technical. skills would allow the Accounting Section to
continue to run efficiently.
The Board Personnel Committee has discussed this request and recommended bringing this item
to the full Board for action.
Recommendation: Delete the Senior Accountant position S-68 ($3833 - $4640) and add one
Accountant position G-62 ($3312-$4007). Authorize the recruitment to hire one Accountant
(G-62).
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