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AIRPORTS COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	03/08/2023
Subject: Discuss Byron Development Potential & Constraints (water, sewer, storm water quality)
Submitted For:	AIRPORTS COMMITTEE
Department:	Airports
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Referral History:

In the spring of 2020, the County executed an agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates (Kimley-Horn) for a feasibility study to update the Byron Airport infrastructure (water, sanitary sewer, and fire system). The analysis was intended to provide options and associated costs for improvements needed to allow additional airport development. Kimley-Horn’s analysis was completed in early 2021, which identified planning level buildout assumptions and infrastructure costs.

Referral Update:

During the summer of 2022 the Board approved the Byron General Plan Amendment (GPA), which from a zoning and policy perspective allows for development at the Byron Airport. While completion of the GPA was a significant step in facilitating airport development, the lack of utility infrastructure (water, sewer, storm water quality) remains a constraint to accommodate the airport’s build-out potential.

As part of its September update to the Airports Committee, staff reported that Kimley-Horn had been tasked to develop a feasibility study that would include infrastructure layout and package treatment facilities for water and wastewater. However, since that time, staff has had additional discussions with the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District (BBID) specific to raw water availability and sewer treatment that may affect what package treatment options should be evaluated. Additionally, and under a separate scope and fee, Kimley-Horn has been requested to assist in the development of a comprehensive stormwater quality infrastructure plan, also intended to facilitate future development.

Because the recommendations related to potable water and sanitary sewer involve small treatment facilities that will require operational permits with the State, trained and appropriately certified operators, and continual maintenance, Kimley-Horn will also be requested to provide an analysis of ongoing operational and maintenance (O&M) costs.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

Airports staff will continue to refine the desired scope of work with Kimley-Horn for infrastructure design and O&M costs once staff has been able to fully engage with BBID to understand their ability to provide water and wastewater services. Following such discussions and scope refinement, staff will bring back further details and cost implications for the Airport’s Committee consideration.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

The fiscal impact has been limited to the Airport Enterprise Fund and associated with staff time.

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