This agreement provides funding to the city of east palo alto to implement its project to address critical modernization needs at the o'connor pump station, originally built in 1984, and to develop…

This agreement provides funding to the city of east palo alto to implement its project to address critical modernization needs at the o'connor pump station, originally built in 1984, and to develop a water and sewer infrastructure financing plan. The city received community grant funding in 2022 and 2023 and will combine these funds to support engineering and construction upgrades to the o'connor pump station as directed in the 2022 and 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $1,600,000.00. The recipient's cost share waiver request was approved by EPA on 2/23/2024. Pre-award costs are approved back to 8/1/2025.activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a stormwater infrastructure and wastewater infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: pump station upgrades to support stormwater management including preparing design submittals, conducting environmental due diligence, and obtaining local permits. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include an engineering design package, hazardous-class electrical schematics, photographic documentation showing major milestones, as-built drawings, a final start-up/commissioning report documenting pump performance, electrical installation, pump installation and ventilation upgrades. EPA submittals include: procurement and contract documentation, final 100% design package, as-built drawings at the end of construction, and a final construction summary. The expected outcomes include increased flood protection, partial switch to electrical to diesel, and improved safety for city staff. The intended beneficiaries include residents of east palo alto, residents adjacent to SAN francisco quito creek, and city staff.