On October 25, 1967, the City of Garden Grove and other agencies entered into a Joint Powers Agreement to form the WOCWB, a joint powers agency.  The WOCWB and its member agencies own, operate and maintain certain potable water transmission and distribution lines all located within the boundaries of the County of Orange, State of California.

Certain WOCWB facilities extending over and across the I-405 are located within, and subject to, various encroachment permits and related documents currently managed by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). OCTA is constructing improvements on the I-405 between State Route 73 and Interstate 605 Freeways.  

As a result of the construction for the I-405 Project, it is necessary for WOCWB to relocate its existing thirty-three (33) inch waterline located in Westminster Boulevard where it crosses the I-405, from east of Willow Lane to Springdale Street, due to a conflict in facilities.  In accordance with the existing permits and documents, the WOCWB is responsible for the complete cost to relocate its facilities, which is estimated to be $4,700,000. The City of Garden Grove's share of the relocation costs is estimated to be $197,400, which is 4.2 percent.  The City will be responsible for its fair share of any additional work required to complete the relocation work.  

Funds have been allocated to the 2017-18 Water Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.

It is recommended that:

• City Council approve the Financial Participation Agreement with the WOCWB for the relocation of water facilities required to be relocated by the I-405 improvement project; and
• Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and approve any amendments to the agreement as needed.

By:  William E. Murray, P.E.

       Public Works Director