Atwater public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will discuss awarding a contract for a water and sewer rate study and calling for bids on several construction projects. The body will also review various professional service agreements and a labor side letter agreement.
- Contract for Water and Sewer Rate Study with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $124,273
- Purchase of seven 2024 Ford Super Duty F-250 trucks from National Auto Fleet Group not to exceed $370,48.66
- On-Call Planning Services agreements with 4LEAF, Inc., Interwest, and Precision Civil Engineering not to exceed $200,000 per Task Order
- Bids for EV Charging Stations at 750 Bellevue Road and tenant improvements at 1350 Broadway Avenue
- Salary Schedule B-24 for the Police Lieutenant classification effective October 26, 2023
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including storm drain improvements and road overlays. The body is also deciding on the purchase of electric police vehicles and a grant application for recycling assistance.
- Professional Services Agreement with GHD for Lower Shaffer Drainage Improvements not to exceed $649,989
- Construction contract with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for First Street Overlay Project not to exceed $564,267
- Purchase of four 2023 Ford Lightning Battery Electric Pickup Trucks from Razzari Ford of Merced not to exceed $325,226
- Grant application to CalRecycle for SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program
- Final Project Study Report for Bellevue Road realignment from Parade Street to Olive Avenue
City Council
The City Council will discuss the purchase of a new fire engine and a carbon exchange agreement for the Central Site. The meeting also includes recognitions for community members and a closed session regarding police officer labor negotiations.
- Proposed Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Service Inc. for a Type VI Fire Engine not to exceed $400,000
- Proposed Purchase Agreement with Aqueous Vets of Redding for Granulated Activated Carbon Exchange at Central Site not to exceed $77,983
- Closed session conference with Atwater Police Officers Association
- Recognition of Ebony Socialites for 52 years of service
- Recognition of Mike Mendez of the 4th of July Committee
City Council
The City Council will consider several professional service agreements for building inspections and police transparency engagement. The body is also deciding on a budget amendment for police grants and the adoption of 2023-2025 goal priorities.
- On-call building services agreements with CSG Consultants, BPR Consulting Group, Interwest, and True North Compliance Services (up to $200,000 per task order)
- Purchase agreement with Aqueous Vets for Granulated Activated Carbon Exchange not to exceed $127,026
- Transparency engagement contracts with Cole Pro Media, LLC (up to $32,500) and Critical Incident Videos, LLC (up to $6,000 per video)
- Budget Amendment No. 4 appropriating $14,784.00 to the Police Grants Budget from the 2023 JAG Program
- General Services Agreement with Merced Area Sports Officials (MASO) not to exceed $4,410.00
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting new rates for solid waste services and a grant application for the Justice Assistance Grant Program. The body is also reviewing several employment agreements and public works contracts.
- Public hearing to adopt new solid waste service rates effective September 1, 2023
- Proposed $14,784 grant application for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
- Purchase agreement with Aqueous Vets for carbon exchange at Well 15 not to exceed $128,026
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 23-11-0100 regarding Downtown Business District parking requirements
- Ratification of Finance Director employment agreement for Anna B. Nicholas at $149,957.44 annually plus benefits