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Home My WebLink About1997-07-08 WSB AGENDAAGENDA ENGLEWOOD WATER AND SEWER BOARD JULY 8, 1997 5:00 P.M. CONFERNCE ROOM A 1. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 10 , 1997 MEETING. (ATI. 1) 2. LETIER REGARDING DISSOLUTION FROM VALLEY SANITATION DATED JUNE 16 , 1997. (ATI. 2) 3. LETIER TO LYNN HALL AT 3385 S. MARION ST. (A TI. 3) 4 . OTHER. WATER& SEWER BOARD MINUTES June 10 , 1997 The meeting was called to order at 5 :01 p.m. Chairperson Neumann declared that a quorum was present. Members present: Members absent: Also present : Burns, Clark, Habenicht , Higday, Neumann, Otis , Vobejda, Wiggins Guy Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities 1. MINUTES OF THE MAY 13 , 1997 MEETING. Al\. l The Englewood Water and Sewer Board Minutes from the May 13 , 1997 meeting were approved as written . Ms. Habenicht moved : Mr. Otis seconded: Ayes : Nays: Members Absent : Motion carried . To approve the May 13 , 1997 Englewood Water and Sewer Board Minutes as written . Burns, Clark, Higday, Neumann, Vobejda, Wiggins None Guy 2 . SOUTHGATE SUPPLEMENT #132 & #133 . The Board received two supplements from Southgate Sanitation District representing the owner/developer for inclusion into the Southgate Sanitation District. Supplement #132 is for an area approximately 2.36 acres . The zoning per Arapahoe County is Single Family· Residence. Residential zoning is the intended use of the property. The property is located west of Monaco St. and sout h ofE. Belleview Ave . Supplement #133 is for an area · approximately .785 acres . The zoning per Arapahoe County is Single Family Residence . Residential zoning is the intended use of the property. The property is located west of Yosemite and south ofE. Belleview Ave . Mr. Otis moved : Mr. Higday seconded : Ayes : Nays : Members Absent : Moved carried . To recommend Council approval of Southgate Sanitation District Supplements #131 & #132 . Burns, Clark, Habenicht , Neumann, Vobejda, Wiggins None Gu y 3 . PROPOSED ORDINANCE : PROHIBITED DISCHARGES The board received a copy of a memorandum regarding an addition to the Municipal Code concerning Stormwater. There was a question asked about how the exceptions in paragraph ( c) were determined . Mr. Fonda explained that some of the excepts came from the staff in the Utilities Department and some from a survey taken of surrounding municipalities . The board wanted time to consider other possible exceptions . The Board will discuss the proposed ordinance further at the next meeting. Ms . Neumann noted that a correction was needed in paragraph ( a ), the word "Is" needs to be corrected to read "It". Ms . Neumann noted that the correction needs to be made on the Memorandum and the attached City Ordinance . 4 . POLICY FOR RELEASING HOME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO PUBLIC. Mr. Fonda received a request from a developer for the addresses and home phone numbers of the Water and Sewer Board. Mr. Fonda recommended a policy be established for these requests . Ms . Habenicht moved : Ms. Neumann seconded : Ayes : Requests for home addresses and phone numbers of the Water and Sewer Board members will be directed thiough the Utilities Department.. · Burns, Clark, Higday, Otis , Vobejda, Wiggins , Nays : None Members Absent : Guy Motion carried . 5. CITY DITCH LICENSE AGREEMENTS A. License Agreement submitted by Brian Greenley for a 3' wide concrete pan to cross the City Ditch at Blakeland Industrial Park. B . License Agreement submitted by US West Communication for installing a telecommunications cable across the City Ditch. Ms. Otis moved : Mr. Wiggins seconded : Ayes : Nays : Members Absent: Motion carried . To approve both License Agreements. Burns, Clark, Habenicht, Higday, Neumann, Vobejda None Guy 6. Ms. Habenicht expressed her appreciation to Mr. Fonda and staff on an excellence presentation to the City Council regarding the WWTP project. 7. Mr. Fonda spoke about his meeting with the Colorado Water and Power Authority. The Colorado Water and Power Authority has a new loan program that uses federal funds to create a revolving loan fund . The Utilities Department has applied for a 15 million dollar loan. The November ballot issue will be used as a backup measure . If need be, the ballot issue can be pulled as late as September 1997. The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be July 8, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room A. Respectfully submitted , Cathy Miller Acting Recording Secretary VALLEY --SANITATION-------- DISTRICT Post Office Box 67 • Littleton, Colorado 80160 798-0JJ2 June 1 6, 1 9 9 7 Mayor Thomas J. Burns 3600 S. Bannock Street, #301 Englewood, Colorado 80110 Mayor Pro Tern Alexandra Habenicht 515 West Tufts Avenue Englewood, Colorado 80110 Ms. L ,:i uri Clapp Counc 1 l Member 4500 South Sherman Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Mr. Alfred F. Vormittag, Jr. Council Member 4840 South Sherman Englewood, Colorado 80110 Mr. Kells Waggoner Council Member 3301 South Race Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Mr. Clyde Wiggins Council Member 4975 South Inca Drive Englewood, Colorado 80110 Ms. Ann Nabholz Council Member 2990 South Delaware Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Mr. Doug Clark, City Manager City of Englewood 3400 South Elati Englewood, Colorado 80110 RE: Dissolution of Valley Water District and Valley Sanitation district Dear Mayor Burns, Council Members and Mr. Clark: We serve as the Board members of the Valley Water District and the Valley Sanitation District, each of which has service contract with Englewood for water and wastewater services, respectively. We believe that it is time for the Districts to dissolve, and we hope that you will agree. The Districts' water distribution and wastewater collection systems are fully paid for and in relatively good condition. Englewood already performs all maintenance and operation on the water system and the routine maintenance on the wastewater collection system is now minimal. The Sanitation District is 95% complete with its Trunkline sliplining project. Over 90% of the mainline identified to date for the sliplining project has been completed. The District currently has funds to be used in completing the line repairs and any future costs within its boundaries. The District proposes to turn over all rem~tning funds to Englewood in a dissolution agreement. Mayor Thomas Burns Council Members Mr. Doug Clark, City Manager City of Englewood June 16, 1997 Page 2 While it appears clear to us there is no reason for the Districts to continue in existence. Englewood has previously expesssed concern that the District remain in existence so that it has some entity with which to contract to provide the service. This is a formally expressed concern in the May 5, 1980, Total Service Contract with Valley Water District. We are aware that similar concerns have been resolved by the Town of Breckenridge with the dissolution of the Blue River Water District and the Woodmoor at Breckenridge Water District, each of which lie outside the boundaries of the Town. Other situations at the Town of Gypsum and Eagle, through an Agreement and Plan for dissolution, allow the District Court to approve a continuing service agreement but allow the dissolution of unnecessary districts. We would be pleased to supply a draft of such an Agreement and Plan for Dissolution which would fit our situation. We offer this simply as a way of moving this -forward and explaining our propos~l for dissolutio~. It is estimated that a maximum of $210,000 of additional lining is appropriate to improve Sanitation District lines. We propose the remaining funds be reserved for future maintenance on District lines or other contingencies that may arise. The Valley Water District '..as virtually no cash balances nor should it need any, since Englewood Currently bills all customers directly under a total service arrangement. We essentially propose to continue that arrangement, with the District Court's approval. We appreciate your consideration of this matter. We look forward to discussing it further at your convenience and preparing a draft Agreement for your review. Please contact us. Also, please feel free to contact our attorney in this matter, Jim Collins, of Collins and Cockrel, P.C., at 986-1551. Mayor Thomas Burns Council Members Mr. Doug Clark, City Manager City of Englewood June . 16, 1997 Page _ ,3 _ Thank you in advance for your corporation. /ab Enc. Sincerely, VALLEY WATER DISTRICT VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT ' ~"~ JI1R:Boggs sident Carol Clouse Board Member cc: Daniel L. Brotzman, City Attorney Mr. Stu Fonda, Utilities Director City of_ Englewood June 27, 1997 Ms. Lynn Hall 3385 S. Marion St. Englewood, CO 80110 Re: Letter of June 24, 1997 3400 S. Elat i Street Englewood, Colorado 80110-2304 Phone (303) 762-2300 (303) 762-2301 FAX (303) 789-1125 Thank you for your letter you delivered yesterday, June 26, 1997_ I appreciate you voicing your concerns and outlining your special concerns _ Your phone number was not included so I was not able to call. Considering your special medical problem, it would be possible to provide distilled water to you . Distilled water is available at the Allen Filter Plant at W . Layton and Windermere or at the Bi-City Wastewater Plant at S. Platte River Drive and Dartmouth. You could come to either plant to fill your containers. Please call me or Cathy if you wish to explore this option. This topic will be discussed at our next Water and Sewer Board meeting on July 8, 1997 and you are welcome to appear at this meeting. Please call Cathy Burrage at 762-2636 if you wish to appear on the Water Board agenda. Bill McCormick has discussed the current Allen Water Plant Expansion Project with you and we are striving to solve current problems in the system. Once again, we appreciate your letter and encourage future feedback. Sincerely, Director of Utilities City of Englewood . ' a 1rt · · 7J r;,.. fP100 J_ 3clou -5 ~Ldl' SfKJ.Lf- . ~ s~c)ucA. (} J-dV l l 0 j)·(h uJ~Th-1\1~ ~~ {~ ru.._~u_~--/-;) '+k Bl bu.>V) w Ck r , ~ & 3 ~J . tu Lcl... ?.-c..--s b U0 cl~s-t cL4 I!' +L pa...J ·i -c:Mo . ~ ~ ~ p ra b I~ +r-, ~G p u_.s -t 'fvJ t crc1-~._1 . J] .. ~ Sd/'ru_ -~ Th'-(. lLl-i{)UJ_Jl s A_ [U__)L b e_~ 8i(f\ _ o (J 0 . ~ ~. _ ().)c.--f "-/ /J +c s-IJ-A?..L p rro bl~ ~ _ ..{) -a.,.,, rL cle.rn ;c~ ~,·n ·J t_ 1.).-e,L-iUr\ ;,uiJ,..L 12))jA._5U., · f.1,-J..-A ftcuJe.-b u ~ 0-~ ~ c ~ 8]! Q1 • fl;c;c r7o flu d 3:53:; J L1J~tL &"-~~ad G 80 11 u / S1-Cf '-//L t:_lli,,_!f sf a_,,._t.( .f,,;-v J; :"" 0 }YJ ~ ~u._:;,,__,_ . 1!Jv--he °"1 .~ Ju,,,_ .:..o rwc,_. 4_,_ -/u +1,_,_ d;__,€1-tj bsc,011 w~ !) Wz. 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Following is a proposed addition to the Storm Water ordinances : Section 12-5-9: (New Paragraph) PROHIBITED DISCHARGES . (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or cause to be discharged to the storm drainage system any polluting material or any other material which is not composed entirely of stormwater . (b) It shall be a complete defense to the application of this section that such discharge was made pursuant to an NPDES stormwater discharge permit or resulting from firefighting activities . ( c) Except insofar as such may be identified by the City as sources of polluting materials, this section shall not apply to the following categories of non-stormwater discharges: ( 1) Water line and fire hydrant flushing; (2) Landscape irrigation ; (3) Diverted stream flows ; (4) Rising ground waters; (5) Uncontaminated ground water infiltration into the storm drainage system; ( 6) Uncontaminated pumped ground water; (7 ) Discharges from potable water sources; (8) Foundation drains ; (9) Air conditioning condensation ; (10) Irrigation water; (11) Springs ; (12) Water from crawl space pumps ; ( 13) Footing drains ; (14) Lawn watering; ( 15) Individual residential car washing; ( 16) Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; ( 17) Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; and (18) Street washwater . ( d) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $999 .00 per day during which such violation occurs or continues, or, upon conviction, a criminal penalty punishable by a fine of not more than $999 . 00 per day during which such violation occurs or continues or by imprisonment for not more than three months or by both. . . .~~:,. Pri nted on Recycled Pap er .'-..:: ..• officer or employee of the City as a hearing officer with authority to hold such hearings. Sh ould the hearing officer fi nd in fa vor of the utility, the owner may make further appeals to the Water and Sewer Board and then t o the District Court. (Ord . Series 1993) 12-5-8: FLOOD INSURAN CE: Floods from storm water run-off may occasionally occur · whiCh exceed the capacity of sto rm water facilities constructed and maintained by funds made available under this Chapter. This Chapter does not imply that property liable for the fe es and charges establis hed in this Chapter will always be free from flooding or flood damage. This Chapte r does not purport to reduce the need or the necessity for the owner obtaining flood insura nce. (Ord . 20Series 1993) Section 12-5-9: PROHIBITED DISCHARGES. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or cause to be discharged to the storm drainage system any polluting material or any other material which is not composed entirely of stormwater. (b) It shall be a complete defense to the application of this section that such discharge was made pursuant to an NPDES stormwater discharge permit or resulting from firefighting activities. (c) Except insofar as such may be identified by the City as sources of polluting materials, this section shall not apply to the following categories of non- stormwater discharges: (1) Water line and fire hydrant flushing; (2) Landscape irrigation; (3) Diverted stream flows; (4) Rising ground waters; (5) Uncontaminated ground water infiltration into the storm drainage system; (6) Uncontaminated pumped ground water; (7) Discharges from potable water sources; (8) Foundation drains; (9) Air conditioning condensation; (10) Irrigation water; (11) Springs; (12) Water from crawl space pumps; (13) Footing drains; (14) Lawn watering; (15) Individual residential car washing; (16) Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; (17) Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; and (18) Street washwater. (d) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $999.00 per day during which such violation occurs or continues, or, upon conviction, a criminal penalty punishable by a fine of not more than $999.00 per day during which such violation occurs or continues or by imprisonment for not more than three months or by both. C ity of Englewood DRAFT July 8, 1997 Mr. Rick Cables, Forest Supervisor Pike and Sanisabel National Forest 1920 Valley Drive Pueblo, CO 81008-1797 Dear Mr. Cables: 3400 S. Elati Street Englewood , Colorado 80110-2304 Phone (303) 762-2300 (303) 762-2301 FAX (303) 789 -1125 This letter is in response to the Wild and Scenic River Study Report and Draft Legislative Environmental Impact Statement for the North Fork of the South Platte and the South Platte Rivers. The City of Englewood wholeheartedly supports Alternative A2, as outlined in the Draft LEIS. Adoption of alternatives other than Alternative A2 present the following concerns for the City of Englewood: Federalization of the river would at its least, impart an additional and unnecessary extracted level of non-local management. Consequently, concerns include inhibiting or altogether nullifying further water resource development plans along said stretches of river and tributaries, including those plans currently under consideratron. At its worse, current procedures and practices related to storage, conveyance, and delivery may be impacted to a degree resulting in diminished necessary flexibilities currently enjoyed by front range water providers resulting in maximized water resource development and management. It is the concern of the City that the greater regulation potential for river stretches utilized as conveyances for these resources may negatively impact delivery/ex change mechanisms currently in place. Page 2 Additional inhibitive consequences include potential inability to utilize excess surface water resources in reclamation activities such as aquifer recharge, currently under investigation. Furthermore, and more importantly, is the increased potential to impede the ability of local governments and water providers to develop ongoing and long term water resource development strategies necessitated by current and inevitable continued development and growth of front range communities. We look forward to working with you and other USFS representatives in preserving the "outstanding remarkable values" of the river, and implementing Alternative A2. If you have any questions or c omments regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at 762-2636. Thank-you. Sincerely, Stewart Fonda Director of Utilities City of Englewood P ~i nted o n Recycled Paper .~