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Home My WebLink About _ 4.1(a)--Authorize the City Manager to Issue and Sign a Will Serve_ Letter to the Redding Rancheria � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 4, 2025 FROM: Barry Tippin, City Manager ITEIVI NO. 4.1(a) ***APPROVED BY*** btippin@cityofredding.org "S' �p�an,�`i K i�r� � 1!:i�1�Q�� btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.1(a)--Authorize the City Manager to Issue and Sign a "Will Serve" Letter to the Reddin Rancheria for Utilit Services to the Health Villa e Recommendation Authorize the City Manager to sign a City of Redding utility "will serve" letter to the Redding Rancheria for utility services to its planned Health Village adjacent to the current Redding Rancheria Tribal offices along Clear Creek. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact with the issuance of a"will serve"letter. Alternatzve Action The City Council could choose to not issue a "will serve" letter for the proposed project or provide alternate direction to staff. BackgNound/Analysis The Redding Rancheria is proposing construction of a Health Village across Clear Creek from its Tribal Offices. The Health Village will be a tremendous benefit to Tribal members and the community. The City's Electric Utility and Public Works Departments have reviewed the project's demands and have determined that the City has the capacity to serve it. The utility service is subject to execution of agreements which will be negotiated and brought back to the Council for consideration. Environmental Review This item is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Report to Redding City Council January 30,2025 Re: 4.1(a)--Authorize the City Manager to Issue and Sign a Will Serve"Letter to the Redding Rancheria Page 2 Council PrioNity/City Nfanager Goals • Communication and Transparency — "Improve the quality of communication with the public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve public trust." Attachments ^Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Village Wi11 Serve Letter I `T Y �-� ,� t�I�C'� � � � -� �7� �ypr�� ven��, ��dcli�g, C�A �6�� ;- PC� BC.�� 9�C��7�, ��dd€��, �A 9�t��-6{�71 � � � 1 �� "�T-� � �it}r��r� dir°� .� ��r h�� . wr ,r February XX�2025 Tracy Edwards, Chief Executive Officer Redding Rancheria 2000 Redding Rancheria Road Redding, CA 96001 Re: Will Ser�ve Letter foN ElectNic, Water, and Wastewater Services for the Tribal Health Village Dear Ms. Edwards, This letter serves to confirm the City of Redding's (City) commitment to providing electric,water, and wastewater services to the Redding Rancheria for the soon-to-be-constructed Tribal Health Village "project,"located on Redding Rancheria Road. After reviewing the project scope and proposed development, the City of Redding Electric, Water, and Wastewater Utility Departments have determined that services can be made available to the site for the project. The City will provide the necessary services upon completion of all required application processes, agreements, and compliance with appropriate standards. l. Electric Service The City of Redding Electric Utility will be able to provide electrical service to the project, subject to the usual requirements and proced�ures for electrical service connection. The existing Distribution Utility Services Agreement between the City and the Redding Rancheria Utility Corporation will be amended to reflect the additional service location and other necessary modifications. 2. Water Service The City of Redding Water Utility will be able to provide water service to the project, subject to the usual requirements and proced�ures for water service connection. The existing Master Services Agreement, including any attachments/amendments between the City and the Tribal Council of the Redding Rancheria, will be amended to reflect the additional service location and other necessary modifications. 3. Wastewater Service The City of Redding Wastewater Utility will be able ta provide wastewater services to the project, subject to the usual requirements and procedures for wastewater service connection in compliance with the City's wastewater treatment and discharge requirements. The existing Master Services Agreement, including any attachments/amendments between the City and the Tribal Council of the Redding Rancheria, will be amended to reflect the additional service location and other necessary modifications. City of Redding February XX,2025 Will Serve Letter for Redding Rancheria's Tribal Health Village Page 2 of 2 Please note that this Will Serve letter is based on the current plans and conditions, as presented. Should the scope of the project change, or should any issues arise during the review process, the City may need to revisit and modify the service provisions. The City of Redding is committed to assisting the Redding Rancheria throughout the process to ensure the successful provision of services for the construction and operation of the Tribal Health Village. We look forward to working with you to complete this important project. If you have any questions or require further information,please contact my office at 530-225-4060 or via email at btippin@cityofredding.arg. Sincerely, Barry Tippin City Manager City of Redding cc: Nicholas Zettel,Redding Electric Utility Director, City of Redding Michael Webb,Public Works Director, City of Redding