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AGENDA
ENGLEWOOD WATER AND SEWER BOARD
JANUARY 13, 1998
5:00 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 1997
WATER AND SEWER BOARD MEETING. (ATT. 1)
SOUTHGATE SUPPLEMENT #136. (ATT. 2)
SUMMONS FROM LERA GESIN RE: 3605 S. BANNOCK
(ATT. 3)
POLICY RE: REIMBURSEMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER
MAIN EXTENSIONS. (ATT. 4)
GREASE INTERCEPTOR ORDINANCE.
POST OFFICE DELILVERY AND LATE FEES. (ATT. 5)
WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 1997
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The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Chairwoman Neumann declared a quorum present.
Members present:
Members absent;
Also present:
Clark, Habenicht, Higday,
Neumann, Otis, Guy, Vobejda
Burns
Stewart Fonda, Director of
Utilities
1 ) MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 1997 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board Minutes from the October
14, 1997 meeting were approved as written.
Mr. Vobejda moved;
Mr. Otis seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To approve the October 14,
1997 Englewood Water and Sewer
Board Minutes as written.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann, Otis, Guy, Vobejda
None
Burns
2) DISSOLUTION OF VALLEY WATER & SAN. DISTRICT.
The Board reviewed Valley's request for Englewood to
incorporate the Valley Water and Sanitation District upon
its' dissolution. The Board denied the proposal of
incorporating the sanitary sewer portion, but will further
investigate the Valley Water District portion.
Mr. Otis moved;
Mr. Higday seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To deny Valley Water and
Sanitation District's request
for Englewood to incorporate
the Valley Sanitation District
upon dissolution.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann, Otis, Guy, Vobejda
None
Burns
3. SOUTHGATE SUPPLEMENTS #134 #135.
Southgate Sanitation District submitted Supplements #134 and
#135 for approval. Southgate Supplement #134 was submitted
by Eric Yaeger and Robin Kolsky Yaeger for an area
approximately 0.85 acres. The zoning per Arapahoe County is
Single Family Residence. Residential R2.5 zoning is the
intended use of the property, located near Quebec and S.
Newport St. in Greenwood Village.
Southgate Supplement #135 was submitted by Parkway Realty
Partners for an area approximately 1.1774 acres. The zoning
per Arapahoe County is Commercial. The proposed use of the
property is for a retail center to include a grocery,
restaurant and gas station and is located near Quebec and S.
Altair Drive in the Lone Tree Town Center in Greenwood
Village.
Mr. Guy moved;
Mr. Otis seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval
of Southgate Supplements #134
and #135 for inclusion into
the Englewood sanitation area.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann, Otis, Guy, Vobejda
None
Burns
4. MINERAL AVE. PARK-N-RIDE.
Stu reviewed the proposed Right-of-Way Agreement which would
allow RTD to enclose the City Ditch in 208 linear feet of
60" RCP and enclose 692 linear feet of 54'' RCP for the RTD
Park-N-Ride located at Mineral Ave. and S. Santa Fe Dr.
Precast tee manholes will be constructed for cleanout
purposes. In piping the City Ditch at this location, it
enables RTD to use the site more efficiently for additional
parking. The City retain all rights to operate, maintain,
install, repair, remove or relocate any of its' facilities
with the City's right-of-way.
Ms. Neumann moved;
Mr. Higday seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval
of the Right-of-Way Agreement
with RTD for the Mineral Ave.
Park-N-Ride.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann, Otis, Guy, Vobejda
None
Burns
Mayor Tom Burns entered at 5:15 p.m.
5. REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-DISTRICT SERVICE -
KIEWIT PROPERTY.
The Board reviewed a letter from Donald Saavedra dated
November 10, 1997 requesting a water tap for an out of City
property owned by Kiewit located on W. Union Ave., in
exchange for an easement on the east bank of the Centennial
Park Lake. Sheridan has rejected the owner's request to
annex to Englewood.
The Board refused Mr. Saavedra's proposal because of the
prior policy of not issuing new water taps outside City
boundaries.
Ms. Neumann moved;
Mr. Higday seconded: To refuse Mr. Saavedra's
request for an out of district
tap for the Kiewit property
located on W. Union Ave.
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann, Otis, Guy, Vobejda
Burns
None
None
6. REIMBURSEMENT FOR MAIN INSTALLATIONS.
Stu discussed the Board establishing a policy for
owner/developers to reimburse the City for main
installations. Utilities staff was directed to draft a
policy for a future meeting.
7. RADIO STATION KQXI.
The Board received a memorandum from Dennis Stowe at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant dated October 24, 1997. The memo
outlines signal interference experienced by the Bi-City
Plant. A meeting is scheduled with the station's Chief
Engineer to address problems.
8. WATER BOARD CHRISTMAS DINNER.
The Water Board Christmas dinner is scheduled for December
16, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. at County Line Barbecue.
9. GUEST -DAVID HILL -CENTENNIAL TEMPORARY AGREEMENT.
Mr. David Hill appeared to discuss the proposed Englewood -
Centennial Temporary Agreement. The agreement would allow
Englewood and Centennial to negotiate a new agreement and
establish a cooperative basis to amend or replace the
existing agreement. A specific negotiation schedule is
outlined in the agreement and shall not amend or terminate
the existing Water Supply Agreement. The price for
deliveries of Monthly Schedule Water would be increased to
$372.00 per acre-foot beginning January 1, 1998. Centennial
would also be entitle to the exclusive use of 15.5% of the
storage capacity in McLellan Reservoir.
Stu discussed the scenario of being unable to successfully
negotiate a permanent contract with Centennial. User rates
would have to be raised about 15% to compensate for lost
revenue. The Board concurred that this would be an
acceptable alternative.
Mr. Higday moved;
Mr. Guy seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval
of the Centennial Water Supply
Temporary Agreement.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann, Otis, Guy, Vobejda
Burns
None
None
10. GUEST -DAVID HILL -GOLDEN/ORR CASE.
Mr. David Hill reviewed the history of the Golden/Orr Case.
The Supreme Court ruled that rights established in contested
decrees could not be reopened further protecting the 1706
rights of the City. The ruling is being appealed.
The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be December 16,
1997 at 5:00 p.m. at County Line Barbecue.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary
ADDENDUM I
PHONE VOTE
REGARDING UNION AVE. RESERVOIR LAND EXCHANGE
11. LAND EXCHANGE WITH SOULE TRUST AT UNION AVE. RESERVOIR.
The Utilities Department is trying to modify an existing
concrete building, in lieu of a new building, at the
southeast corner of the Union Avenue Reservoir site for use
as a permanganate feed structure. In checking for a 10'
minimum setback, per Englewood Building Code, it was
discovered that the building encroached onto Soule Trust
Partnership property by 1-1/2'. When the Partnership was
contacted, it was discovered that one of their building
encroaches onto the City's Union Avenue Reservoir property.
Soule Trust Partnership has agreed to an equal exchange of
the two parcels. The City's exchange parcel is smaller than
what would be received from Soule Partnership, but the City
s benefit is that the situation is resolved in a timely
manner so building modifications for the permanganate feed
can begin on schedule. The City is acquiring approximately
300 square feet in exchange for 400 square feet. The
exchange would satisfy the 10' setback required by Code.
Soule Partnership's attorney and Englewood's City Attorney
have reviewed and agreed to the exchange.
The exchange property is located at the southeast corner of
the Union Avenue Reservoir site at W. Union Avenue and the
South Platte River.
The Water and Sewer Board was contacted on December 18, 1997
for a phone vote, because time was of the essence to begin
construction.
Ms. Higday moved;
Mr. Otis seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members not reached:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval
of the land exchange with
Soule Trust at Union Ave.
Reservoir.
Higday, Otis, Clark,
Guy, Habenicht
None
Neumann, Burns, Vobejda
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ATT. 2
SUPPLEMENT NO . .l.3k._ TO CONNECTOR'S AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the CITY
OF ENGLEWOOD, acting by and through its duly authorized Mayor and City Clerk ,
hereinafter called the "City," and SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT, Arapahoe
and Douglas Counties , Co lorado , hereinafter called the "District,"
WITNESS ETH:
WHEREAS, on the 20th day of June , 1961 , the C ity and the District
entered into an Agreement in which the City agreed to treat sewage originating from
the District's sanitary sewer system within the area served by the District , which
Agreement was most recently renewed by Connector's Agreement dated November
16 , 1988 ; and
WHEREAS, said Connector's Agreement provides that the district may
not enlarge its service area without the written consent of the City:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
undertakings herein set forth, the parties agree as follows :
1. The City hereby consents to the inclusion of certain additional
area located in Douglas County , Colorado, owned by Bobby G. and Delaine
Stevenson and more fully described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference . into Southgate Sanitation District. The City agrees that said
additional area may be served with the sewer facilities of the District , and that the
City will treat the sewage discharged into the City's trunk line from said additional
area, all in accordance with the Connector's Agreement dated November 16 , 1988.
Accordingly , Exhibit A referred to in Paragraph 1 of the Connector's Agreement
dated November 16 , 1988 , is hereby amended to include such additional area .
2 . Each and every other provision of the said Connector's
Agreement dated November 16 , 1988 , shall remain unchanged .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals
this __ dayof __ , 19_.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
By:----------
MAYOR
SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT,
ARAPAHOE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES,
COLORADO
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PRESIDT
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
LOT 3, SIERRA VISTA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF,
COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH A NON-
EXCLUSIVE PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ON AND ACROSS
THE PRIVATE ROAD EASEMENT ON THE EASTERLY 15 FEET OF LOT 4,
SIERRA VISTA, AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT.
Also known as: 3949 East Garden Lane,
Littleton, Colorado 80121
LOT 4, SIERRA VISTA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF ,
EXCEPTING AND RESERVING FROM SAID LOT 4 IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER OR
OWNERS OF LOT 3, SIERRA VISTA, A NON-EXCLUSIVE PERPETUAL EASEMENT
FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ON AND ACROSS THE PRIVATE ROAD EASEMENT ON
THE EASTERLY 15 FEET OF LOT 4, SIERRA VISTA, AS SHOWN ON SAID
RECORDED PLAT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known as: 3901 Garden Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80121
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PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
Re: Lots 3 & 4, Sierra Vista
A Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, T. 5 S., R 68 W., of the 61h
P.M., City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
(collectively the "Property")
1. Total acreage of Propertv to be included: 4 .886 acres, more or less.
2. Existing Zoning/lJse/Development. The current zoning of the Property , per City of
Greenwood Village Official Zone Map, is R-2.5. Permitted uses include single-family
dwellings and agriculture. Development standards include: a lot area of 2.5 acres ;
maximum dwelling units per gross acre of .4 ; and, accessory buildings and uses with a
maximum total ground coverage of 900 square feet per gross acre of property. At the
present time , there exists a single-family dwelling on Lot 4 of the Property , Lot 3 is
vacant land.
3. Proposed Zoning I Use/Development. The applicants are not proposing any change to
zoning at this time. The applicants intend to remove the current dwelling on Lot
4 , amend the plat of the Property to combine Lots 3 and 4 , and construct a single-family,
residential dwelling on the Property for use as their primary residence (and may, subject
to applicable zoning ordinances , construct a second residence for use as guest or servant
quarters ). Use of the water and sanitation systems will be for domestic , landscaping, and
such other accessory uses as are permitted, including, for example. a swimming pool and
outdoor water feature(s ).
4. Construction Schedule. Construction of the residence is tentatively scheduled to begin
during the last quarter of 1998, concluding in 1999.
5. Service Requirements. Inclusion within the district will require applicant to acquire the
necessary easements and install main line improvements to access the district 's mains at
the best suited locations. Upon completion, applicant wishes to work with the District in
formulating a reimbursement plan for subsequent applicant 's wishing to tap into this
main. Applicant 's service requirements for the Property (both water and sanitary sewer)
will be that normally associated with a single-family residential dwelling and its
permitted accessories .
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DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
SUMMONS
Lera M. Gesin,
Plaintiff
The People of the State of Colorado
To the Defendant(s) named above:
V. City of Englewood. City of Englewood
Water Department, Platte Valley Water
Company, Steven J. Wagner, Levis V.
Musser and All Unknown Persons
Who Claim Any Interest In The
Subject Matter Of This Action,
Defendants
You are summoned and required to file with the clerk of this court an answer or other response to the
attached complaint within twenty (20) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado,
or within thirty (30) days after this summons is served ·on you outside the State of Colorado.
If you fuil to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within the applicable time
period, judgment by defuu.lt may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the
complaint, without any further notice to you.
The following documents are also served with this summons: Co
Date: u I zs /q 1 r I . Thorburn, Reg.
mey for the Plaintiff
East Kiowa Avenue
P.O. Box 1398
Elizabeth, Colorado 80 I 07
(303) 646-3482
This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, CRCP, as amended.
A copy of the complaint must be served with this summons.
WARNING: If this summons does not contain the docket number of the civil action, then the
complaint may not now be on fde with the clerk of the court. The complaint must be filed within
ten (10) days after the summons is served, or the court will be without jurisdiction .to proceed
further and the action will be deemed dismissed without prejudice and without further notice.
Information from the court concerning this civil action may not be available until ten days
after the summons is served.
DIS.TRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
Case No. , Division ------
COMPLAINT UNDER RULE 105 (QUIET TITLE ACTION)
LERA M. GESIN,
Plaintiff,
vs.
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT,
PLATTE VALLEY WATER COMPANY, STEVEN J. WAGNER, LEVIS V.
MUSSER and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANYINTEREST IN THE
SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION,
Defendants.
The Plaintiff, by his attorney, James D. Thorburn,
alleges as follows:
FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF
1. The Plaintiff, LERA M. GESIN, is the owner and in
possession of the following described real estate situate in
the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado:
Lots 13 and 14, Block 5
Englewood Heights
County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
This property is inclusive of the area shaded in orange on
the map attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
2. The Defendants, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT, PLATTE VALLEY WATER COMPANY,
STEVEN J. WAGNER, LEVIS V. MUSSER and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS
WHO CLAIM ANYINTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION,
may claim some right, title or interest in the real estate
described in paragraph 1 above, which is owned by the
Plaintiff, LERA M. GESIN, the claims of which are ~without
foundation or right.
3. There may be persons interested in the subject
mat'ter of this action whose names cannot be inserted herein
because their names are unknown to the Plaintiff although
diligent efforts have been made to ascertain the names of
such persons; such persons have been made defendants and
designated as "all unknown persons who claim any interest in
the subject matter of this action"; so far as the
Plaintiff's knowledge extends, the interests of the unknown
parties are derived through some one or more of the named
Defendants.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, LERA M.GESIN, requests complete
adjudic~tion of the rights of all parties to this action
with respect to the real property hereinabove described; for
a decree requiring the Defendants to set forth the nature ~f
their claims, determining the Defendants, and each of them,
have not interest, estate, or claim of any kind whatsoever
in the above described real estate, forever barring and
enjoining the Defendants from asserting any claim or title
thereto, quieting the title of the Plaintiff, LERA M. GESIN,
in and to the premises, and adjudging that the Plaintiff,
LERA M. GESIN, is the owner, in fee simple, and entitled to
possession of the premises above described, and for any
other relief the Court considers proper.
Dated this 25TH day of NOVEMBER, 1997.
Plaintiff's Address:
Respectfully submitted,
Thor urn, Reg. No. 21017
for the Plaintiff
Kiowa Avenue
.o. Box 1398
Elizabeth, Colorado 80107
Telephone: (303) 646-3482
3605 South Bannock Street
Englewood, Colorado 80110
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IMPROVEMENT lOCJ\ TION CERTIFICATE
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COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
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MEMORANDUM
To: Stu Fonda, Director of Utilities
From: John Bock, Utilities Manager of Administratio~
Date: December 1, 1997
Subject: Reimbursement for water and sewer main extensions
Proposed is a change to the Municipal Code as follows :
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12-1B-3B Extension OfDistribution Mains : When it is requeste in writing to extend a
distribution main in order to serve a responsible applicant or appli ants whose property is located
within the City, the City will make such extension at its own expe se subject to recovery .
RECOVERY SHALL BE FROM THE REQUESTING PAR OR PARTIES AND
SHALL BE UPON COMPLETION OF SAID EXTENSION. E REQUESTING
PARTIES SHALL DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR ·
WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION COSTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. In the case of ·
new subdivisions or revised plattings, the applicant shall submit to the Water Division three (3) ·
approved prints of the area involved upon which shall be shown the lot and block numbers and the
house numbers . All water mains shall be CONSTRUCTED ACCORDING TO WATER
DEPARTMENT STANDARDS AS ESTABLISHED BY THE DIRECTOR OF
UTILITIES AND SHALL BE located within dedicated public rights of way or acceptable
easements .
12-2-9A: When an application is received to extend the collection main in order to serve the
applicant or user whose property is located within the City, the City shall make such extension at
its own expense, subject to recovery of said costs and provided that the extension is to serve land
properly subdivided . RECOVERY SHALL BE FROM THE REQUESTING PARTY OR
PARTIES AND SHALL BE UPON COMPLETION OF SAID EXTENSION. THE
REQUESTING PARTIES SHALL DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO REIMBURSE
THE CITY FOR SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION COSTS PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION. ALL SEWER MAINS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED ACCORDING
TO SEWER DEPARTMENT STANDARDS AS ESTABLISHED BY THE DIRECTOR
OF UTILITIES AND SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHTS
OF WAY OR ACCEPTABLE EASEMENTS. In the event that the extension is to serve
nonsubdivided, industrial zoned lands within the City , the Director may require that the applicant
or user extend the collection main at his own cost and expense, subject to an equitable method of
recovery of costs .
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To: Cathy Burrage /City of Englewood@COE
cc:
Subject: Late Fees and Post Office
----------------------Forwarded by John Bock/City of Englewood on 01 /05/98 04:39 PM ---------------------------
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Cathy Miller \ ) 12/30/97 04:40 PM
To: John Bock/City of Englewood@COE
cc:
Subject: Late Fees and Post Office
You asked for my input on the following questions: How do we or should we handle a customer's
claim that the payment is late because the Postal Service was late on delivering or miss delivered
their bill? Also, what percentage is the Postal Service blamed for late payments?
I would say at least 95% of the customers state that they never received the original bill only the
late notice. There are about 5 % that state that they didn't get either the original bill or the late
notice only the red tag.
I think that this is an excuse. The customer should be aware of when they are to receive their
water bill from the Utilities Department and also when it is due. I believe that we should continue
the present procedure , if the payment is late the late fee should be assessed.
I am not sure how we would be able to determine if the customer did not receive their bill in a
timely manner.
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·-CDM
consulting
engineering
construction
operations
Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
133117th Street , Suite 1200
Denver , Colorado 80202
Tel : 303 298-1311 Fax : 303 293-8236
January 1, 1998
Mr. Bill McCormick
City of Englewood
3400 South Elati Street
Englewood, CO 80110
Subject: Allen Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Proposal for Additional Engineering and Associated Fees
Dear Bill:
In response to your request, I have prepared this summary of the additional engineering and
the associated fees needed to complete the project.
"Line of Sight" Controls for UAPS
CDM designed a hard-wire control system for the UAPS. The City of Englewood
reviewed this design and requested the control system be changed to a "line of sight"
control system. The change was requested due to concerns regarding the poor soils
conditions potentially causing construction, operations and maintenance problems.
CDM investigated and started on the design of a "line-of-sight" control system and
determined that the system requested by the City of Englewood was not technically
feasible. The City then requested CDM to design another type of control system
(utilizing MOSCAD and antennae). The investigation of the "line of sight" system
and the redesign of the controls using the MOSCAD/antenna based system will
involve additional electrical, instrumentation, and control work. CDM estimates the
fee for this additional work to be $4 ,200.
Conformed Documents -
Centric/Jones Construction asked if conformed documents could be prepared to
incorporate all of the addenda items and the original design information into one set
of documents . The conformed documents will facilitate the construction of the
project by clearly presenting the requirements to the Contractor.
The agreement with Centric/Jones states that the City of Englewood will provide ten
sets of documents to them for their use. In addition, the City of Englewood and
CDM will need copies for their use. The estimated fee for the conformed documents
is shown below:
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CDM Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
Prepare Conformed Documents
Architectu~al
Structural
Civil
Mechanical
Electrical, Instrumentation & Control
HV AC & Plumbing
Subtotal
Conformed Document Printing
Estimated Fee ($)
3,350
11,900
3,410
11,470
14,260
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$48,360
18 sets at $150/ set $2.700
(Centric/Jones -10 sets, City -4 sets, CDM-8 sets)
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'-Flood Wall Redesi gn
To Accommodate Desires of Southgate Sanitation District
CDM redesigned the transition of the flood wall where it crosses over the 60-
inch sanitary sewer in response to requests from the Southgate Sanitation
District. The redesign involve opening up the width of the transition to the
width of the easement (30 feet). The redesign involved additional structural
and civil engineering. CDM has expended $12,480 for this additional work.
To Accommodate the Misalignment of the Bridge
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The flood wall will tie into the newly constructed Windermere Street bridge
over Big Dry Creek. For the design of the flood wall, the City of Englewood
provided CDM with documents detailing the location of the bridge. CDM
superimposed this bridge information on the site topography map for the
Allen Water Treatment Plant Improvement project for use in designing the
location of the flood wall. During design, CDM discovered a number of
discrepancies in the information between what was constructed for the bridge
and what is shown in the bridge design information. Upon mentioning the
discrepancies to the City of Englewood, the City stated that the bridge was
not constructed as called out on the information provided to CDM. To
correct the discrepancy, CDM sent out the project surveyor to obtain an as-
construction topography of the area around the bridge where the flood wall
ties in. In reviewing the as-constructed topography, CDM will have to
redesign the flood wall where it attaches to the bridge. To date, CDM has
expended $899 for the survey of the area around the bridge and $1,370 in
engineering towards redesigning the flood wall. CDM is currently unable to
complete this redesign, and estimate the amount of effort remaining to
complete the design, because input from the City of Englewood and the
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Southgate Sanitation District is needed. Once a final alignment of the flood
wall is agreed upon, CDM can prepare an of the estimate fee needed for
completing the redesign and proceed to finish the design.
Carbon Supplier Options & Agreements
Conditions at the Allen Water Treatment Plant have rendered a situation where the
warranty initially proposed by the Calgon Corporation for the service contract for
the granular activated carbon was unacceptable to the City of Englewood. In
response to this situation, CDM investigated and pursued negotiations with a second
potential carbon supplier, ACMS. As a result of its negotiations , the City of
Englewood now has two potential carbon service companies to chose from for the
project. CDM will review the two proposals from the carbon suppliers and
recommend one to the City of Englewood. The estimated fee for this assistance is
$3,150.
Phosphate System
Preliminary Design Letter Report
CDM will prepare a Preliminary Design Letter Report for the phosphate feed
system. Report to contain a description of the system; 8-112" by 11" figures
showing preliminary layout of phosphate feed system, and P&ID's; and the
Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost. The estimated fee for
the letter report is $4,800 .
Final Design
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CDM will prepare the final design of the phosphate feed system based on the
concepts presented in the Preliminary Design Letter Report and the results of
the City of Englewood's evaluation of phosphates. The estimated fee for this
work is shown below:
Architectural
Structural
Civil
Mechanical
Electrical, Instrumentation & Control
HV AC & Plumbing
Total
3
Estimated Fee ($)
6,290
6,720
0
8,870
13,100
3.340
$42,230
CDM Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
Em eq~ency Generator
Preliminary Design Letter ·_Report
CDM will prepare a Preliminary Design Letter Report for the emergency
generator. The report will contain a load list of the items serviced by the
generator, a preliminary sizing of the generator, a review of the options for
fuel (i.e., natural gas, gasoline, or diesel), options for the housing of the
generator (i.e., expanded blower building or self-contained enclosure), and the
Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost. The estimated fee for
the report is $4,100.
Final Design
CDM will prepare the design of the emergency generator based on the
concepts presented in the Preliminary Design Letter Report. A summary of
the estimated fee is shown below:
Architectural
Structural
Civil
Mechanical
Electrical, Instrumentation & Control
HVAC & Plumbing
Total
Estimated Fee($)
1,040
3,120
1,270
1,630
16,300
3.040
$26,400
N aOCl Investig ations and Report
The City of Englewood had staff at the Bi-Cities Wastewater Treatment Facility
review and comment on the final design of the sodium hypochlorite feed and storage
facilities. The review comments called for facilities significantly different than what
was designed. The City of Englewood requested CDM to respond to the review
comments and provide justification for CDM-designed system. In response, CDM
met with the City of Englewood staff, inspected the Bi-Cities Wastewater Treatment
Facility sodium hypochlorite feed facilities, and prepared a memorandum
summarizing the issues, responding to the comments, and presenting CDM's
recommendations . CDM has expended $2,830 in this assistance.
Extended Bid Period
In an effort to attract the top local contractors, encourage competitive bidding, and
obtain the best possible bids, the City of Englewood extended the bid opening date
for the project by one month. The City of Englewood's efforts to extend the bid
period has paid off; they received bids from several of the top local contractors, the
range of bids was very narrow, and the low bidder's price was considerably below the
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Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost. CDM provided assistance in
extending the bid period and performed an additional month of bid period services.
CDM has expended $34,550 on services and assistance during the extended bid period.
Extended Services During Construction
In response to requests from several of the bidding contractors, CDM recommended
that the City of Englewood extend the contract time for completing the project.
Extending the contract time will provide for more time during the low flow season,
the time when most of the critical construction activities will take place. Giving the
bidding contractors more time during the low flow season has undoubtedly reduced
bid prices and will reduce the potential for construction claims. The contract time
has been extended to 689 calendars from 499 calendar days (an increase of 190
calendar days). The estimated fee for the services during construction associated with
the 190 day increase are as follows:
General Services
Resident Engineering
Total
Final Document Printing
$159,350
$ 78.180
$237,530
CDM has provided the services related to printing and distributing the final
documents, including the addenda. The cost of these services includes: mailing,
faxing, express mailing, courier service delivery of the documents; printing of the
drawings, specifications, and addenda; and CDM labor for printing and distribution
of the documents. CDM collected $150 for each set sold to the contractors. Enclosed
with this letter is the final Plan Holders List showing the number of contractors that
paid for the documents. CDM provides an appropriate credit for the sale of the
documents to the plan holders. The agreement with Centric/Jones states that the
City of Englewood will provide ten sets of documents to them for their use. The cost
of the printing of the documents for Centric/] ones will only occur if the City elects
to not have the conformed drawings prepared.
A summary of the fee for the final document printing is as follows:
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CDM labor
Printing and Delivery of Documents
Credit -59 sets at $150/set
Subtotal
Documents to Centric/Jones
10 sets at $150/set
Total
5
$4,555
$3,437
< $8.850>
<$858>
$642
CDM Camp Dress er & M cKee Inc.
Additional Filter PLC
As we have discussed, the City will place the additional filter PLC proposed by
Timberline Electric on their "wish list" for consideration at a later time.
Gas Line Sizing and Demands
CDM has checked the size of the existing 1-1/4 inch diameter gas line serving the
plant and it appears to be sufficient for the expected future demands. We are
investigating a couple of code issues related to the pipe size, however at this time it
appears that a redesign will not be necessary.
CDM very much appreciates being of service to the City of Englewood and looks forward to
the successful completion of the construction of this important improvement project. Please
call me if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC.
efcr~
Gregory S. Dye, P.E.
Project Manager
Enclosure: Final Plan Holders' List (4 pages)
cc w/ enclosure: Carl Houck
File: 0710-10574-147.DN -4.01
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CDM
consulting
engineering
construction
operations
Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. rn:.~91 133117th Street , Suite 1200
Denver , Colorado 80202 ~;~ary Tel: 303 298-1311 Fax : 303 293-8236
January 1, 1998
Mr. Bill McCormick
City of Englewood
3400 South Elati Street
Englewood, CO 80110
Subject: Allen Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Proposal for Additional Engineering and Associated Fees
Dear Bill:
In response to your request, I have prepared this summary of the additional engineering and
the associated fees needed to complete the project.
"Line of Sight" Controls for UAPS
CDM designed a hard-wire control system for the UAPS. The City of Englewood
reviewed this design and requested the control system be changed to a "line of sight"
control system. The change was requested due to concerns regarding the poor soils
conditions potentially causing construction, operations and maintenance problems.
CDM investigated and started on the design of a "line-of-sight" control system and
determined that the system requested by the City of Englewood was not technically
feasible. The City then requested CDM to design another type of control system
{utilizing MOSCAD and antennae). The investigation of the "line of sight" system
and the redesign of the controls using the MOSCAD/ antenna based system will
involve additional electrical, instrumentation, and control work. CDM estimates the
fee for this additional work to be $4,200.
Confouned Documents
Centric/Jones Construction asked if conformed documents could be prepared to
incorporate all of the addenda items and the original design information into one set
of documents. The conformed documents will facilitate the construction of the
project by clearly presenting the requirements to the Contractor.
The agreement with Centric/] ones states that the City of Englewood will provide ten
sets of documents to them for their use. In addition, the City of Englewood and
CDM will need copies for their use. The estimated fee for the conformed documents
is shown below:
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Prepare Conformed Documents
Architectu~al
Structural
Civil
Mechanical
Electrical, Instrumentation & Control
HV AC & Plumbing
Subtotal
Conformed Document Printing
Estimated Fee ($)
3,350
11,900
3,410
11,470
14,260
_l2lQ
$48,360
18 sets at $150/set $2.700
(Centric/Jones -10 sets, City -4 sets, CDM-8 sets)
Total $51,060
Flood Wall Redesign
To Accommodate Desires of Southgate Sanitation District
CDM redesigned the transition of the flood wall where it crosses over the 60-
inch sanitary sewer in response to requests from the Southgate Sanitation
District. The redesign involve opening up the width of the transition to the
width of the easement (30 feet). The redesign involved additional structural
and civil engineering. CDM has expended $12,480 for this additional work.
To Accommodate the Misalignment of the Bridge
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The flood wall will tie into the newly constructed Windermere Street bridge
over Big Dry Creek . For the design of the flood wall, the City of Englewood
provided CDM with documents detailing the location of the bridge. CDM
superimposed this bridge information on the site topography map for the
Allen Water Treatment Plant Improvement project for use in designing the
location of the flood wall. During design, CDM discovered a number of
discrepancies in the information between what was constructed for the bridge
and what is shown in the bridge design information. Upon mentioning the
discrepancies to the City of Englewood, the City stated that the bridge was
not constructed as called out on the information provided to CDM. To
correct the discrepancy, CDM sent out the project surveyor to obtain an as-
construction topography of the area around the bridge where the flood wall
ties in. In reviewing the as-constructed topography, CDM will have to
redesign the flood wall where it attaches to the bridge. To date, CDM has
expended $899 for the survey of the area around the bridge and $1,370 in
engineering towards redesigning the flood wall. CDM is currently unable to
complete this redes ign, and estimate the amount of effort remaining to
complete the design, because input from the City of Englewood and the
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Southgate Sanitation District is needed. Once a final alignment of the flood
wall is agreed upon, CDM can prepare an of the estimate fee needed for
completing the redesign and proceed to finish the design.
C arbon Supplier Options & A~eements
Conditions at the Allen Water Treatment Plant have rendered a situation where the
warranty initially proposed by the Calgon Corporation for the service contract for
the granular activated carbon was unacceptable to the City of Englewood. In
response to this situation, CDM investigated and pursued negotiations with a second
potential carbon supplier, ACMS. As a result of its negotiations, the City of
Englewood now has two potential carbon service companies to chose from for the
project. CDM will review the two proposals from the carbon suppliers and
recommend one to the City of Englewood. The estimated fee for this assistance is
$3,150.
Phosphate System
Preliminary Design Letter Report
CDM will prepare a Preliminary Design Letter Report for the phosphate feed
system. Report to contain a description of the system; 8-1/2" by 11" figures
showing preliminary layout of phosphate feed system, and P&ID's; and the
Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost. The estimated fee for
the letter report is $4,800.
Final Design
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CDM will prepare the final design of the phosphate feed system based on the
concepts presented in the Preliminary Design Letter Report and the results of
the City of Englewood's evaluation of phosphates. The estimated fee for this
work is shown below:
Architectural
Structural
Civil
Mechanical
Electrical, Instrumentation & Control
HV AC & Plumbing
Total
3
Estimated Fee ($)
6,290
6,720
0
8,870
13,100
3.340
$42,230
CDM Camp Dress er & McKee Inc.
Emen~ency Generator
Preliminary Design Letter ·_Report
CDM will prepare a Preliminary Design Letter Report for the emergency
generator. The report will contain a load list of the items serviced by the
generator, a preliminary sizing of the generator, a review of the options for
fuel (i.e., natural gas, gasoline, or diesel), options for the housing of the
generator (i.e., expanded blower building or self-contained enclosure), and the
Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost. The estimated fee for
the report is $4,100.
Final Design
CDM will prepare the design of the emergency generator based on the
concepts presented in the Preliminary Design Letter Report. A summary of
the estimated fee is shown below:
Architectural
Structural
Civil
Mechanical
Electrical, Instrumentation & Control
HV AC & Plumbing
Total
Estimated Fee ($)
1,040
3,120
1,270
1,630
16,300
2MQ
$26,400
NaOCl Investigations and Report
The City of Englewood had staff at the Bi-Cities Wastewater Treatment Facility
review and comment on the final design of the sodium hypochlorite feed and storage
facilities. The review comments called for facilities significantly different than what
was designed . The City of Englewood requested CDM to respond to the review
comments and provide justification for CDM-designed system. In response, CDM
met with the City of Englewood staff, inspected the Bi-Cities Wastewater Treatment
Facility sodium hypochlorite feed facilities, and prepared a memorandum
summarizing the issues, responding to the comments, and presenting CDM's
recommendations. CDM has expended $2,830 in this assistance.
Extended Bid Period
In an effort to attract the top local contractors, encourage competitive bidding, and
obtain the best possible bids, the City of Englewood extended the bid opening date
for the project by one month. The City of Englewood's efforts to extend the bid
period has paid off; they received bids from several of the top local contractors, the
range of bids was very narrow, and the low bidder's price was considerably below the
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" CDM Camp Dres.ser & McKee Inc.
Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost. CDM provided assistance in
extending the bid period and performed an additional month of bid period services.
CDM has expended $34,550 on services and assistance during the extended bid period.
Extended Services During Construction
In response to requests from several of the bidding contractors, CDM recommended
that the City of Englewood extend the contract time for completing the project.
Extending the contract time will provide for more time during the low flow season,
the time when most of the critical construction activities will take place. Giving the
bidding contractors more time during the low flow season has undoubtedly reduced
bid prices and will reduce the potential for construction claims. The contract time
has been extended to 689 calendars from 499 calendar days (an increase of 190
calendar days). The estimated fee for the services during construction associated with
the 190 day increase are as follows:
General Services
Resident Engineering
Total
Final Document Printing
$159,350
$ 78.180
$237,530
CDM has provided the services related to printing and distributing the final
documents, including the addenda. The cost of these services includes: mailing,
faxing, express mailing, courier service delivery of the documents; printing of the
drawings, specifications, and addenda; and CDM labor for printing and distribution
of the documents. CDM collected $150 for each set sold to the contractors. Enclosed
with this letter is the final Plan Holders List showing the number of contractors that
paid for the documents. CDM provides an appropriate credit for the sale of the
documents to the plan holders. The agreement with Centric/Jones states that the
City of Englewood will provide ten sets of documents to them for their use. The cost
of the printing of the documents for Centric/Jones will only occur if the City elects
to not have the conformed drawings prepared.
A summary of the fee for the final document printing is as follows:
O:\dye\1212gdbm .ttr
CDM labor
Printing and Delivery of Documents
Credit -59 sets at $150/ set
Subtotal
Documents to Centric/Jones
10 sets at $150/ set
Total
5
$4,555
$3,437
<$8.850>
<$858>
$642
CDM Camp Dresser & M cKee Inc.
Additional Filter PLC
As we have discussed, the City will place the additional filter PLC proposed by
Timberline Electric on their "wish list" for consideration at a later time .
Gas Line Sizing and Demands
CDM has checked the size of the existing 1-1/4 inch diameter gas line serving the
plant and it appears to be sufficient for the expected future demands . We are
investigating a couple of code issues related to the pipe size, however at this time it
appears that a redesign will not be necessary.
CDM very much appreciates being of service to the City of Englewood and looks forward to
the successful completion of the construction of this important improvement project. Please
call me if you have any questions .
Very truly yours,
CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC.
tfo?~
Gregory S. Dye, P.E.
Project Manager
Enclosure: Final Plan Holders ' List (4 pages)
cc w/ enclosure: Carl Houck
File: 0710-10574-147.DN -4.01
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by the applicant who shall retain or employ a licensed sewer
contractor or plumber to make connection to and install a sewer.
The service line from the public sewer main line to the structure to
be served shall be installed by the property owner at his/her
expense. The owner shalt hold the City harmless for any loss or
damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the
installation of the service line or the malfunction of any old private
sewer.
The owner of any property connecting to the POTW shall be
responsible for the maintenance of the service line from the public
sewer to the structure to be served. The owner shall keep the
service line for which he/she is responsible in good condition and
shall replace at his/her expense any portions thereof which, in the
opinion of the Director of Utilities, have become damaged or
disintegrated as to be unfit for further use, or is in such condition to
permit infiltration into the system. All repairs shall be completed
within thirty (30) days after notification and shall be completed by a
bonded contractor. The owner shall be responsible for returning the
public right of way and the street to acceptable City standards.
Oil And Grease Interceptor Installation:
1. Grease Interceptor Installation Criteria: Grease trap interceptors
are required for all facilities used and operated regularly for the sale
of prepared food, including but not limited to restaurants, cafes, fast
food outlets, pizza outlets, delicatessens, sandwich shops and any
and all other kinds and types of food vending establishments in
which any food preparation (including heating or defrosting i n or by
means of any kind of oven or heating device) takes place on the
premises, whether or not such facilities are located in a separate
building or structure or occupy space in a building or stru cture that is
occupied by other businesses, as well as schools, churches.
boarding houses with communal kitchen facilities, nursing homes.
and day care centers which have kitchens ar.d er.gage in the
preparation of ~cod. In addition, meat cutting fac ili ties and others
capable of discharging significant amounts of grease into the POTW
shall be required to install grease interceptors. The exception shall /.::: ~
be those facilities granted a variance by the Director of Utilitie~ • ..mtr
tRa eo-.P!CJVAI =· tAe Water !!lid eiWif iH•f&k ~roase interceptors
shall not be required for private residences or t~'·':P.llings unless there
are comrr.9rcial uses within the dwellings that generate amounts of
grease beyond that generated by a residential dwelling.
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American Water Works Association G666 West QumL.)' Avenue I Denver. CO 80235
PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY
TO:
FROM:
A WW A Leadership
Utilities Serving > 10
DATE: January 2, 1998
Service Connections
!tJ~/~
Who: Epidemiology Journal
What: Studies Linking Chlorination By-products in Water to Cancer
When: January 1998
In a series of research urticles entitled "Drinking Wate r Source and Chlorination Ry-products,"
appearing in the January 1998 edition of Kpidemiology, authors link the presence of chlorination
disinfection by-products (DB1's) in tap water to an increased risk of bladder. colon, and rectal
cancers.
What the urlicles may not make clear to the reader is that the study's participants were already at
a higher risk for developing cancer due to factors such as smoking, low-fiber diets, and poor
exercise habits ·-behaviors known to contribute lo higher cancer risks.
A news release about this study has been distributed lo health reporters across the world. It is
Jikel y your local media will pick up on lhe story.
AWWA ha!) i~sued its own news release which focust:s un the efforts utilities are making to
reduc~ DBP formation as well a.-. the money the water community is spending to research DBPs.
A WW A's news release is attached. Feel fre" to use it as a model for your local release if you
decide to send one.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 29. 1997
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American Water Works Association
Dedicated to Safe Drinking Water
CONTACT: Elizabeth Muslim
Sr. Public Affairs S~iulist
(303) 347-6140
AMERICAN WA TKR WORKS ASSOCIATION CAUTIONS AGAINST
DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS SCARR
(Denver, Colo.) -In a scti~:; vf rese-arch wticles entitled "Drinking Water Source and
Chlorination By-products." appearing in the January 1998 edition of Epidemi(}/ogy. authors identify
the presence of chlorination disinfection by-products (DRPs) in tap water as the primary cause for
an increased risk of bladder, colon and rectal cancers among 2,200 people in th~ stute of Town.
What may nQt be clear to readers is that the participants in these studies were already at a
higher risk for developing cancer due to other factors such.us smoking, low-fiher diets. and poor
~xercise habits --~haviors known to contribute to higher cancer risks.
While tap water ollen contains chlorination disinfection by-products resulting from
chlorine's reaction wilh organic matter during the water treatment process, the World Health
Organi:zation notes that lhe risks to health from DBPs are extremely small in comparison with the
risks associated with inadequate disinfoction and water treatment.
Tut: drinking waler industry is aware of the concern that chlorination by·products muy
include carcinogens and is alremly pursuing detailed research in cooperation with the
(MORE)
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U.S . Environmental Protection Agency. This involves more than 500 drinking water treatment
plants across the nation investigating DBP formation and microbial removal processes .
Water utilities have committed lo a $180 million dollar investment for development uf a
nationally representative database which will evaluate which DBPs are formed in drinking water
treatment and under what circumstances they are produced . Also, the database intonnalion will be
used by water utilities and the USEPA lo identify steps that water utilities can take to reduce DBP
formation without con1protnising protection of the public from waterborne microbes .
Drinking water in the United Stales is the SHfest and most regulated in the world. The use of
chlorine to disinfect drinking water is an important public health intervention in the fight against
microbial diseases such as typhoid and cholera. Potentially harmful levels of DBPs arc extremely
rare in drinking water . Certain segments of the population whose immune systems are compromised
by chronic behaviors, such as smoking, or illnesses such as A11JS, or the drugs used to treat these
conditions. may be more vulnerable.
The American Water Works Assuciation und its 54,000 members work to assure a safe,
sufficient supply of drinking water for the people of lhc U.S., Canada. and Mexico . The group leads
efforts to advance the science, technology, consumeT awareness, management, conservation, and
government policies related to drinking water.
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