PROJECTS
KELLOGG RESILIENCY PROJECT
Latest Update (August 28, 2025):
Work inside the Kellogg stormwater basin will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, following the end of the nesting season for fully protected, California black rail species that were detected near the project site prior to the start of construction in June. Work will proceed inside the stormwater basin in accordance with the District’s amended Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement (LSAA) with California Department of Fish and Wildlife and includes the following improvements:
- Vegetation removal
- Fence replacement
- Fire access road construction
- Kellogg Pump Station rehabilitation
- Stormwater infrastructure
- Other related improvements
Hours of construction will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Construction on Kellogg Street is presently on hold. The District is continuing to work with the project’s Design Engineer to resolve utility conflicts that were discovered during the Contractor’s initial potholing (subsurface locating) work. Construction will resume on Kellogg Street at the earliest opportunity, once all subsurface conflicts have been resolved with the respective utility owners.
The Project’s website will be updated soon to provide more information to residents for when work on Kellogg Street is expected to resume. Please reach out to the District’s Project Manager, Ian Bronswick, by phone at (707) 428-9107 or by email at ibronswick@FairfieldSuisunSewer.ca.gov, if you have any questions.
Update (August 2025):
Construction of the Kellogg Resiliency Project is temporarily on hold to address conflicts between existing underground utilities and the new storm drain improvements required for construction along Kellogg Street, from Elwood Street to the southern roadway terminus. The utility conflicts were uncovered during the Contractor’s potholing (subsurface locating) work performed during the week of July 28, 2025. The Project team is updating the design to resume construction at the earliest available opportunity.
The Project’s website will be updated to provide more information when construction along Kellogg Street is expected to resume. Please reach out to the District’s Project Manager, Ian Bronswick, by phone at (707) 428-9107 or by email at ibronswick@FairfieldSuisunSewer.ca.gov, if you have any questions.
Update (July 2025):
The Kellogg Resiliency Project will begin construction on Monday, July 28th, 2025. The work will focus initially on construction of stormwater infrastructure and concrete improvements along Kellogg Street, from Elwood Street to the southern roadway terminus, including:
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- New storm drain piping and maintenance holes
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- Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) improvements
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- Re-construction of concrete curb ramps, sidewalk and curb and gutter.
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- (2) Curb Ramps; Kellogg St. at Maple St.
- (2) Curb Ramps; Kellogg St. at Elwood St.
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- Asphalt concrete paving
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- Signage, striping and pavement markings
- Landscaping and plantings
Hours of construction will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Temporary roadway closures for Maple Street and Elwood Street at the intersection of Kellogg Street will be installed for community and worker safety during construction of new storm drain piping and related stormwater improvements on Kellogg Street. The District will update the Project’s website to provide residents with updated information for street closures and related parking restrictions on Kellogg Street. Access to roadways impacted by construction will be restored at the end of each day’s work shift and remain accessible to vehicles during off (non-working) hours.
Residents are strongly encouraged to visit the Project’s website weekly for updates on the general progress of work, including information on temporary traffic impacts and parking restrictions along Kellogg Street.
If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming construction work on Kellogg Street, please contact one of the Project Team members listed below:
FAIRFIELD-SUISUN SEWER DISTRICT:
Ian Bronswick, PE, Project Manager, 707-428-9107, ibronswick@FairfieldSuisunSewer.ca.gov
CARONE AND COMPANY, INC. (CONTRACTOR):
Brandon Carone, Project Manager, 925-260-6773, brandonc@caroneandcompanyinc.com
Click here to view the Construction Notice issued July 24, 2025.
Update (June 2025):
The start of construction for Kellogg Resiliency Project (Project) is delayed because pre-construction biological surveys indicated the presence of California Black rail species near the project site. California Black rail is classified as a California State Threatened Species and a Federal Species of Management Concern and is listed as a Fully Protected Species in the City’s amended Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement (LSAA) with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). The amended LSAA for the Project specifies that if breeding rails are detected February 1 to August 31, no Project activities shall occur within 700 feet (“work zone buffer”).
The District submitted a request to CDFW for a reduced work zone and the request was denied. The District is therefore preparing a formal appeal request to CDFW for the purpose of allowing construction activities to proceed prior to August 31, 2025. The formal request will contain a specific workplan with technical details to reduce impacts to wildlife while supporting construction progress.
The Project’s website will continue to be updated to provide residents and interested persons with additional information on the Project’s status, including details on an updated start date for construction.
Update (May 2025):
The Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (District) serving as the Lead Agency for the City of Suisun City (City) has contracted with Carone & Company, Inc. to perform construction of the Kellogg Resiliency Project (Project). On Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, the District issued Notice to Proceed to the Contractor and anticipates start of construction to occur in June.
The Project involves construction within the Kellogg Stormwater Basin (Basin) consisting of removal of non-native vegetation, rehabilitation of Kellogg Pump Station mechanical equipment, construction of a new fire access road along the south end of the Basin, new fencing around the perimeter of the Basin, drainage improvements, landscaping and irrigation systems. Other improvements planned as part of the project include new storm drain infrastructure, Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), sidewalk, curb and gutter, ADA pedestrian curb ramps, driveway replacements where impacted, and asphalt concrete paving along School Street and Kellogg Street, from the southern roadway terminus to Elwood Street.
The work will be performed with the intent of minimizing disruptions to nearby residents and travelers but will involve temporary traffic and parking restrictions, primarily along the southern end of School Street and Kellogg Street. The work will also be performed in adherence with State-prescribed measures and directives for working around California protected species.
The District’s construction contractor will provide temporary traffic control devices to safely route pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles around the active work areas as necessary. On-street parking will be temporarily restricted at selected locations during construction; “No Parking” signs will be posted along the street three (3) days in advance of the planned construction work. Residents impacted by the construction work will also be provided with a separate notice a minimum of three (3) days prior to the start of work, containing information on the contractor’s work activities and planned work durations which may temporarily impact traffic and available on-street parking in the area.
For work involving fencing and driveway reconstruction, the District’s project team will separately engage affected property owners on an individual basis to provide additional coordination and information in advance of the work.
Hours of construction will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
This website page will be periodically updated to provide residents with more information on the general progress of construction and will also include details on upcoming construction activities planned along the southern end of Kellogg Street and School Street, from the roadway terminus to Elwood Street.
A copy of the Project’s initial construction notice is anticipated to be delivered to residents at the end of May 2025.
Please reach out to the District’s Project Manager, Ian Bronswick, by phone at (707) 428-9107 or by email at ibronswick@FairfieldSuisunSewer.ca.gov, if you have any questions prior to, or during construction.
Initial Construction Notice – Issued May 29, 2025
Update (March 2025):
The Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD) acting as the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the project on January 27, 2025.
FSSD’s design team is updating the design and bid documents to properly address utility needs and coordination. Bid documents will be issued to the public for construction bids in March 2025. As the Project is funded via State allocation, State Water Board approval to award a construction contract is anticipated in April 2025 and work initiation in May 2025.
Community input is vital for a resilient future! If you have questions or comments to share, please contact us at (707) 429-8930.
We will continue to work closely with our community to create the most resilient outcome possible for this project.
Click here for the latest updates on road closures, detours, and construction activity.
For any questions about the project, contact:
Ian Bronswick
email: ibronswick@FairfieldSuisunSewer.ca.gov
707-428-9107
Overview
WHAT PROBLEM IS KELLOGG FACING?
The Kellogg stormwater basin and pump station are located next to the Suisun Slough, owned by the City of Suisun City and particularly vulnerable to sea level rise related flooding and fire. This zone experienced a devastating fire in June 2020 when fire engulfed the project site and adjacent properties including nearby homes and enclosures at the Suisun Wildlife Center.
PROPOSED PROJECT/SOLUTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN 2025
The Project would implement various improvements including rehabilitating and replacing mechanical equipment associated at Kellogg pump station, installing green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) at various locations throughout the Project site, constructing a fire vehicle access road along the southern side of the stormwater detention basin, replacing damaged fencing along the northern side of the stormwater detention basin, and removing invasive species within and around the basin and revegetating the area with native, fire-resistant species. The Project would also replace the existing pavement at the intersection of Maple Street and School Street and reconstruct and repave the southern terminus of School Street, as well as update pedestrian facilities to be in in compliance with standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The completed design will be issued for public works bids in January 2025, and construction Notice to Proceed is anticipated to be issued Spring 2025, with work completion by November 2025.
THE THREATS WE FACE
Sea Level Rise
Rising sea level is mostly due to a combination of glaciers and ice sheets melting and thermal expansion of seawater as it warms. By the end of the century, global mean sea level will rise at least by one-foot above 2000 levels, even if greenhouse emissions slow (NOAA Climate).
Wildfire
Fires are often caused by human activity or a natural phenomenon like lightning, and they can happen at any time or anywhere. In 50% of wildfires recorded, it is not known how they started. Wildfires have a negative impact on your health and lead to serious conditions when exposed to mercury (a byproduct of fires). Symptoms of mercury exposure are not limited to breathing difficulty, muscle weakness, irritation and seizures (World Health Organization). This site is particularly vulnerable to fire, as evidenced during a June 2020 fire that engulfed the project site and adjacent properties.
OUR RESOURCES TO PROTECT
The Suisun Marsh
The Suisun Marsh is the largest contiguous brackish water marsh remaining on the west coast of North America. It serves as a resting and feeding site for thousands of waterfowl migrating on the Pacific Flyway and provides essential habitat for more than 221 bird species, 45 mammal species, 16 different reptilian and amphibian species and more than 40 fish species (California Department of Fish and Wildlife).
Our Community
Suisun City is a diverse community that hosts many activities for residents to enjoy and is home to several vital groups rooted in the County including Rush Ranch, Suisun Marsh Natural History Association (known locally as the Suisun Wildlife Center), and many more.
Project Site
Why does the Kellogg Pump Station exist?
Stormwater pump stations perform an essential service of collecting and pumping rainwater that runs off our driveways, roofs, sidewalks and streets to prevent flooding. The Kellogg Pump Station collects all the stormwater runoff within an almost 90 acre area that includes Suisun City residential areas and parts of historic downtown. The stormwater is pumped to the nearby Suisun Slough. Without the pump station, stormwater would flood into the neighborhood and surrounding area.
The Current Problem
The project site has experienced fires in the last 2 years and is predicted to experience devastating losses due to sea level rise if no action is taken.
Flood projections estimate Suisun City will experience 6 to 10 inches of water level rise by 2030, 13 to 23 inches by 2050 and more than 40 inches by 2100 – without taking into account king tides, freshwater flooding, or increases in groundwater levels. These projections are based on projections by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, you can explore here.
It is vital for residents to protect and adapt to these threats. Since these solutions are long term, community engagement is vital to success. We ask residents and community members in Suisun City, and especially that reside close to Kellogg Street, to be part of this project – visit the get involved page for ways you and your loved ones can engage in efforts to create a more resilient future.
Our Team
Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District
The District is a wastewater special district about 40 miles northeast of San Francisco serving approximately 150,000 customers in Central Solano County, California, in the Cities of Fairfield and Suisun City, including the Travis Air Force Base and portions of unincorporated Solano County. The District safeguards public health and helps protect the Suisun Marsh, the nation’s largest brackish water marsh and the largest remaining contiguous wetland on the Pacific Coast of North America.
Over several decades, the District has evolved from a technical engineering entity to a valuable resource manager, partner in local economic development, and active member of the watershed community. The District has taken numerous actions to shift traditional thinking about the way wastewater utilities are run.
City of Suisun City
Suisun City was established in the 1850s around the time of the California Gold Rush and is now home to to 110,018 residents (as of 2014). The city is rich in water‐oriented natural and recreational resources, as well as historic architecture and other heritage resources. Natural watercourses traverse the community providing opportunities to increase recreational access for people that enjoy kayaking, fishing, bike riding, bird watching, cycling, and hiking.
City decision makers have shown a determination to invest in improving public plazas and parks, improving infrastructure Downtown, and seek grant funding to remediate properties affected by hazardous materials, in order to grow as a more vibrant community
Geosyntec
Geosyntec is an international consulting and engineering firm that specializes in addressing complex problems surrounding the natural environment and civil infrastructure. Geosyntec’s long-standing presence in the Bay Area, with offices in Oakland, has allowed them to hone their specialty practices such as delivering stormwater capture and water quality improvement programs to local communities, exemplified by a flood repair project for the City of Redding with their subconsultant partner, WRA Environmental Consultants.
Geosyntec has a sustainability policy guided by their principles to minimize the environmental impact of their operations and pursue sustainable business practices.
