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WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MINUTES
February 9, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 5 :05 p.m.
Members pr esent:
Members absent:
Also present:
Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Wiggins ,
Woodward, Mc Caslin, Habenicht
Burns, Higday
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
Bill McCormick, Operations Supt.
John Bock, Manager of Administration
1. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 12 , 2010 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board received the minutes of the January 12, 2010
meeting.
Mr. Wiggins moved;
Mr. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays :
Members absent:
Motion carried .
To approve the minutes of the January 12 ,
2010 meeting as written .
Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Wiggins , Woodward,
McCaslin, Habenicht
None
Burns , Higday,
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2. GUEST: JOHN GALLAGHER AND KEVIN BURNETT WITH RED OAK
CONSULTING.
Mr. Gallagher appeared before the Board to review the proposed changes in water and
sewer connection fees. Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Burnett reviewed the methodology used to
calculate development fees for Englewood. It appears that these fees would still be
comparable to other municipalities in the Denver area .
Mr. Gallagher explained how fees are based on the proportionate share of capacity in the
City's water treatment plant and distribution system, sewer collection system and
wastewater treatment plant. Fees were calculated using standard valuation approaches to
determine original cost, original cost less depreciation, replacement cost and replacement
cost less depreciation.
The Board received this as an informational item only. This item will be discussed at a
future meeting.
3 . CITY DITCH -HURON & OXFORD .
At the January, 2010 Water Board meeting Tom Brennan, Englewood Utilities Engineer,
noted that the City Ditch bank in this area is in failure, putting the house below and the
road above in danger. Alisa Osemwengie, Barbara Fout and Kim Kurczewski petitioned
the Board to seek alternatives to piping the City Ditch in their area.
The Board received a quote from Mueller Engineering in the amount of $5,680 to
evaluate open channel alternatives for the City Ditch at West Oxford and Huron Street.
Mr. Woodward moved;
Mr. Wiggins seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
That the Director of Utilities sign the
contract with Mueller Engineering to
evaluate open channel repair alternatives
for the City Ditch at Oxford and Huron.
Olson, Cassidy, Wiggins , Woodward,
McCaslin, Habenicht
None
Clark
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Absent: Burns, Higday
Motion carried .
4. S. PLATTE RIVER/UNION AVE. BOAT CHUTE .
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) was contacted by the South Suburban
Parks Foundation regarding concerns about public safety in the South Platte River. The
area is located 250' north of the Union Avenue Bridge on the South Platte River in
Englewood, near Englewood's raw water intake and pump station. The project will
improve egress from the downstream pool, reduce eddy velocities, improve line-of-sight
to the pool and site signage. The CWCB owns the kayak boat chutes. Englewood staff
supports these improvements and recommends approving an access and license
agreement.
The Boat Chute Agreement allows the CWCB to modify the intake structure by cutting an
existing wall to reduce the eddies in the river flow. With the Agreement Regarding
Design and Construction of Union Avenue Boat Chutes, Englewood allows the CWCB to
modify the intake structure per their engineer's recommendation. The Access Agreement
allows the CWCB permission to cross Englewood's river pump station property to gain
access for construction.
Mr. Cassidy moved;
Mr. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Motion carried .
To recommend Council approval of the
Grant of Access Easement and the
Agreement Regarding Design and
Construction of Union A venue Boat Chutes
Safety Improvements Including a Part of the
City of Englewood's Water Intake Structure,
subject to the City Attorney's final approval.
Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward,
McCaslin, Habenicht
None
Burns, Higday
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5. WORK TRUCK.
The Utilities Department Distribution/Collection crew is requesting a work truck
replacement for Unit #1315 used for water and sewer main cleaning and repairs . The
purchase is being recommended to replace the existing ten year old unit according to the
CERF replacement schedule.
The base bid is $122,108 . An additional option of $8,865.00 is being added for a 3 ,000
lb . telescopic crane and $1 ,529.00 for remov al of the under deck compressor from the old
truck and installation into the new truck. The vehicle will be purchased from Transwest
Trucks under the Colorado State bid in conjunction with Boulder Award Bid #5248-09 .
Mr. Habenicht moved;
Mr. Wiggins seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval for the
purchase of one Freightliner M2 106 work
truck in the amount of$122,108 plus
$10 ,394 for options for a total of $132,645.
Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward,
Mccaslin, Habenicht
None
Burns, Higday
6. ALLEN PLANT ULTRA VIOLET (UV) SYSTEM DESIGN
Stu discussed the Long Term II Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule that was
adopted by Congress on January 5 , 2006 that requires water systems to meet additional
cryptosporidium ( crypto) removal requirements. The system must be operational by
October 1, 2013.
Allen Plant personnel investigated the types of treatment available to comply with the
EPA regulations and found UV the most effective for the inactivation of crypto while
being compatible with future potential regulation requirements. The UV process will
reduce sodium hypochlorite (chlorine) use, is an extremely fast process, is proven
technology, requires the smallest footprint and is the most cost effective .
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Utilities Department staff recommends awarding the contract for engineering and
construction management services to CDM. CDM's quote for the Allen Treatment
Facility UV disinfection System Design is $432,764 plus $20 ,500 for investigating a
possible softening system for use during low river flow periods for a total of $453,264.
Mr. Cassidy moved;
Ms . Olson seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Motion carried .
To recommend Council approval of the
contract for engineering and construction
management services to Camp , Dress &
McKee for ultraviolet system design and
softening feasibility study in the amount of
$453,264.
Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward ,
Mccaslin, Habenicht
None
Burns , Higday
7 . FRICO/BURLINGTON WATER APPEAL CAST #2009SA133
Stu discussed a Water Court ruling that is being disputed by Englewood, City of Denver,
Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company and Burlington Ditch (FRICO), East Cherry
Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, Henrylynn Irrigation District, United Water
and Sanitation District, City of Thornton, City of Brighton, Town of Lochbuie and South
Adams County Water and Sanitation District (applicant). The ruling prevented the
applicants from pumping effluent from Metro Sewer District into the Burlington Canal,
causing downstream reservoirs to fill slower, therefore affecting Englewood's McLellan
rights. Englewood, Denver and the other applicants are jointly appealing the ruling .
The Case No . 09SA133 Common Interest Agreement will enable Englewood's legal
counsel to share strategies with Denver and other applicants concerning the appeal of the
Metro Pump ruling. The agreement grants permission for the parties to work together for
this specific litigation to exchange information and share costs and strategy. This
agreement does not compromise Englewood's water rights in any manner.
Englewood has previously retained David Hill of Berg Hill Greenleaf & Rusciti to
represent Englewood in the FRICO litigation to represent Englewood 's rights and ensure
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that historical patterns of lawful diversions are protected and in accordance with past
decrees.
For the purpose of expediting the agreement, the Board concurred with the staff
recommendnation and directed that it be forwarded directly to City Council for their
February 16, 2010 meeting.
8. "THE HUB" ARTICLE DATED JANUARY 25, 2010, "FEDS INVESTIGATE
ENGLEWOOD WATER THREAT."
The Board received an article from "The Hub," reporting that Allen Water Plant
employees prevented a potentially hazardous substance from entering the City's water
distribution system on December 24, 2009. Approximately 100 gallons of an unidentified
petroleum-based chemical was apparently dumped deliberately into the South Platte
River. The incident is under investigation by the EPA and Homeland Security.
9. A WWA PRESENTATION -CAN YOUR WATER UTILITY BE
FINANCIALLY HEALTHY IN STORMY TIMES?
Stu gave the highlights of a presentation that was made, "Can your water utility be
financially healthy in stormy times?" that was made at an A WW A luncheon. Stu
discussed lessons learned and the importance of updating five year cash flow projections
every year. He also noted that decreased revenues may result in lower fund balances,
postponement of non-critical capital projects and salary freezes.
10. WATER RIGHTS UPDATE FROM DAVID HILL DATED JANUARY 7, 2010.
The Board received from David Hill, Englewood's Water Attorney, a water rights update
dated January 7, 2010. Stu noted developments in water litigation cases in which
Englewood is involved.
11. WATER RESEARCH FOUNDATION LETTERS.
The Water Research Foundation, as part of the American Water Works Association,
requested letters be sent to Senator Mark Udall, Senator Michael Bennet, Representative
Diana DeGette, Representative Betsy Markey and Representative John Salazar supporting
the Foundation's Fiscal Year 2011 funding request of $5 million for drinking water
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The Board directed Stu to sign and send letters of support to the above mentioned
Senators and Representatives supporting the funding from the Interior, Environment and
Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
Isl Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary