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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JANUARY 17, 2017
TITLE:
RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON WATER
AND SEWER PROJECTS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1G}
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
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Receive and file this report on various Water and Sewer projects and capital improvements
awarded, started, and /or completed during the period of March 1, 2015 through November 30,
2016.
DISCUSSION
On February 7, 2015, City Council approved Resolution 2015 -10, implementing new rates for the
City's Water and Sewer enterprise ratepayers. One of the key components of the rate adjustment
process for each enterprise was a capital needs assessment consisting of the evaluation and
planning for infrastructure replacement and improvement. The results of the assessment were
incorporated into the proposed rates. Approved by Council resolution, these rates took effect
March 1, 2015. The following items summarize replacement and improvement activity since
Council adopted the new rates.
1. The City has awarded contracts for various projects:
Water Projects Awarded
Sewer Projects Awarded
$13,298,204
$1,419,274
2. The City has replaced and /or installed the following quantities of water and sewer main pipe:
Water Main Replaced /Installed:
Sewer Main Replaced /Installed:
38,550 Linear Feet
5,150 Linear Feet
3. In lieu of replacing aging sewer main pipe, the City has relined the following lengths to extend
their serviceable life and maintain their performance at reduced cost:
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Lining of Sewer Main (at various locations): 17,205 Linear Feet
4. In addition to sewer main pipe replacement and relining, the City has replaced lateral
connections from sewer main pipe to the property line:
Sewer Laterals Replaced:
350
5. The City's Fats, Oil, and Grease Management & Control Program (FOG) routinely inspects
known sources of these contaminants to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and
to maximize its capture and diversion before entering the City's sewer or storm water systems.
This program is a critical element of sewer maintenance, extending the life of the associated
infrastructure assets. Activity for the specified period is as follows:
FOG Inspections:
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6. Various other activity and improvements in this period are as follows:
• Automated Meter Infrastructure feasibility study
• Installation of 4 new upgraded chlorination units (11 planned)
• East Station Motor Control Center Upgrades
• Water Master Plan and Hydraulic Model
• Sewer Master Plan and Hydraulic Model
• Well 37 Roof Repair
• Construction of South Station Perimeter
• Cambridge Pump Station Automatic Transfer Switch installation
• East Station Emergency Generator Installation
• West Station Emergency Generator Installation
• Well 27 discharge piping assembly and Cla -val installation
The Public Works Agency will continue to allocate funds in future years as approved by Council
for the continued repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of sewer and water capital assets.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 - Community Facilities &
Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City
assets), Strategy G (develop and implement the City's Capital Improvement Program in
coordination with the Community Investment and Deferred Maintenance Plans [e.g. transit vision,
street car, fixed guideway project, SARTC master plan, Bristol Street widening, neighborhood
streets, traffic improvements, park facilities, sport fields, soccer fields, senior centers, bike master
plan, etc.]).
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Executive Director
Public Works Agency
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