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WATER& SEWER BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 8, 2004
PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM
1. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 10, 2004 MEETING. (ATT. 1)
2. BIG DRY CREEK BASIN INTERCEPTOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
(ATT. 2)
3. MEMO DATED AUGUST 25, 2004 REGARDNG CITY DITCH
RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. (ATT. 3)
4. LETTER DATED AUGUST 25, 2004 TO PAT GUIRY. (ATT. 4)
5. WATER RATE INCREASE I BUDGET. (ATT. 5)
6. OTHER.
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WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MlNUTES
August 10, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
Clark, Moore, Otis, Burns, Bradshaw,
Habenicht
Higday, Cassidy, Garrett
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
John Bock, Administration Supv.
Bill McCormick, Operations Supt.
Don Coatman, Water Prod. Supv.
1. MINUTES OF THE JULY 13, 2004 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board approved the minutes from the July 13, 2004
meeting.
Mr. Otis moved;
Mr. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Phone Vote:
Nays :
Members absent:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
To approve the minutes from the July 13 ,
2004 Englewood Water and Sewer Board
Meeting.
Clark, Moore, Otis, Habenicht
Higday
None
Cassidy, Garrett
Burns, Bradshaw
2. SUPPLEMENT AL SEWER BILLS.
John Bock appeared to discuss the June and July outside City, annual sewer bills that
were calculated using the 2003 per 1000-gallon sewer rate instead of the 2004 rate. Of
the 8,000 accounts billed, most were charged the correct minimum rate. Approximately
1,500 accounts whose usage went above the minimum were actually affected. A
supplemental billing was sent out July 22, 2004 to collect the difference.
3. KENT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL.
The Utilities Department discovered that Kent Country Day School has not been billed
for sanitary sewage treatment service since 1993. The school was being billed on the
basis of a 1.5" water meter, and Englewood was notified in 1993 that the meter was to be
abandoned. A letter was sent approving the abandonment provided Englewood was
notified of any new service connections. Since 1993 there have been 10 new connections
without Englewood being notified. John Bock and Stu Fonda met with representatives
from Kent School and are waiting for a reply from their board of directors.
John Moore inquired about the state allowance for late fees and penalties that could be
imposed.
4. LETTER FROM DA YID HILL REGARDING JUNE, 2004 BILLING.
The Board received a letter from David Hill dated July 12, 2004 discussing the higher
than usual bill. Mr. Hill explained that the number of cases have soared due to new rules
requiring adequate augmentation of wells on the Lower South Platte River, resulting in a
large number of well augmentation filings. Stu discussed the importance of having
Englewood 's water rights guarded against calls.
5. DENVER WATER -WILD AND SCENIC PROGRAM, NOW THE SOUTH
PLATTE PROTECTION PLAN.
A letter was received from the Denver Board of Water Commissioners noting that the
Forest Service decided not to move forward with a "Wild and Scenic" designation which
would subject the South Platte River to stringent federal regulation, to the detriment of
Denver area water suppliers.
In its place is a proposed "South Platte Protection Plan" in which water suppliers and
local government must come up with an endowment fund that will be used to protect the
river. The amount for each participant is related to the number of customers serviced by
the water utility. Englewood's proportionate amount would be $8,000 a year for each of
the coming three years.
Mr. Bums moved;
Mr. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members Absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval for
Englewood's participation in the South
Platte Protection Plan Endowment Fund in
the amount of $8,000 a year for the next
three years .
Clark, Moore, Otis, Bums, Bradshaw,
Habenicht
None
Higday, Cassidy, Garrett
6. CDPS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
The Board received a notice from the State of Colorado accepting the City's submittal of
the CDPS Stormwater Management Permit #COR-090056. Additional recommendations
were made regarding public education and a post-construction tracking system.
7. ARTICLES -ROCKY MOUNTAIN -"TAPPING INTO WATER COSTS ."
DENVER POST -"DENVER WATER IS H20-RICH, REVENUE POOR."
The Board received two newspaper articles discussing pending rate hikes for Denver
water customers -"Tapping into water costs," dated July15, 2004 from Rocky Mountain
News and "Denver Water is H20-rich.
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8. SEPTEMBER 2004 MEETING.
The September Water Board meeting has been moved to September 8, 2004 in the Public
Works Conference Room.
9. 31 METRO MAYORS CAUCUS.
Stu discussed his approval of a Memorandum of Understanding from the Metro Mayors
Caucus Committee. The Memorandum outlines an understanding among regional elected
leaders of the importance of water to all aspects of life and commerce and the intent of
the signers to strive to enhance the stewardship of water resources.
10. SEWER DISCHARGE VIOLATIONS.
The Board recei ved a memo dated August 9, 2004 from Mary Gardner of the
Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant regarding the London Motel. The
motel was sold and the new owner was not informed of the state requirements for the
owner to remove and replace the soil at the site of the 2003 raw sewage spill and also
replace the lift station. The matter is being discussed with Englewood's Assistant City
Attorney.
The Board also received a memo from Al Garcia, Industrial Pretreatment Administrator at
the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant regarding Mile High Powder
Coating 's violation . Englewood Fire Rescue responded to a call on August 2 , 2004 and
found a hose in the storm drain coming from Mile High Powder Coatings. It was
connected to a large plastic tank. There was a strong, propane-like odor coming from the
water being discharged into the storm sewer. Noncompliance determinations and
recommended enforcement actions will be determined after information is gathered and
assessed .
11. VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT -APPENDIX F.
Bill McCormick and Don Coatman discussed the Appendix F of the Vulnerability
Assessment. Concerns noted by the State in the report were discussed and, in most cases,
already implemented.
12 . WATER REVENUES.
Stu and the Board reviewed the Utilities budget, staffing levels, water rate comparisons
and proposed capital projects. Current rainfall levels and how the resulting treated
gallons used are affecting revenues were evaluated. Stu analyzed various cash flow
models with the Board along with upcoming capitol projects, increasing maintenance
costs and decreasing water revenues. Water rate increases were discussed. Stu will meet
with the City's bond advisors and will present additional options at the September Water
Board meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 5:00
p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary
Date
October 12, 2004
INITIATED BY
Utilities Department
A TT. 2
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Agenda Item Subject
Big Dry Creek Basin
Interceptor Maintenance
Fees
STAFF SOURCE
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Big Dry Creek Basin Interceptor Agreement between the City of Englewood, Southgate
Sanitation District, South Arapahoe Sanitation District and the South Englewood Sanitation
District No. 1 was approved by Council as Ordinance No. 30, Series 1990 .
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board, at their September 8, 2004 meeting, recommended
Council approval of the Resolution Establishing Maintenance Fees for the Big Dry Creek Basin
Interceptor.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
The Big Dry Creek Basin Interceptor is a major trunk line serving the Southgate, South
Arapahoe, South Englewood and part of the City of Englewood Sanitation Districts for sanitary
sewer transport. The interceptor begins at Clarkson and Orchard, runs northwesterly along
Big Dry Creek to Santa Fe Drive, and then north to the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
For the past three years fees were not collected due to the low maintenance costs for the
interceptor. The then-existing fund balance was sufficient at the time to cover expenses. The
fund balance has been drawn down, as seen on the attached Schedule of Cash Received and
Interest Income (balance of $76,582.87), and the statement of Operating and Maintenance
Expenses (expenses incurred in 2003/2004 in the amount of $35,000). A revenue flow needs
to be reestablished for future maintenance. The proposed rate is designed to supply a
consistent flow of funds sufficient to cover expenses and unexpected repairs. A typical,
annual residential charge is estimated to be approximately 45 cents per account.
The interceptor maintenance fees collected will go toward main cleaning, video inspection of
mains and manholes, emergency and ongoing spot repairs, etc.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Southgate Sanitation District, the district that maintains the Big Dry Creek Basin Interceptor,
and the City of Englewood established the rate of .005434 per 1000 gallons of winter water
consumption. Funds collected go into a Big Dry Creek Basin Fund that is administered by the
City of Englewood.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Schedule of Cash Received and Interest Income
Operating and Maintenance Expenses dated July 30, 2004
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. ____ _
SERIES OF 2004
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MAINTENANCE FEES FOR THE BIG DRY
CREEK BASIN INTERCEPTOR.
WHEREAS , the City of Englewood approved the Big Dry Creek Basin
Interceptor Agreement between the City of Englewood, Southgate Sanitation District,
South Arapahoe Sanitation District and the South Englewood Sanitation District No. 1,
by approving Ordinance No. 30, Series of 1990; and
WHEREAS , Sections 8.2 and 8.3 of the Big Dry Creek Basin Interceptor
Agreement set forth the procedures for calculating and collecting funds for the
maintenance of the Big Dry Creek Basin Interceptor for the users of the Interceptor; and
WHEREAS , it is estimated that the annual cost of maintaining the Big Dry Creek
Basin Interceptor will be $15 ,00 0 per year ; and
WHEREAS , based on the mid-winter calculations of wastewater flow from the
users of the interceptor, it has been calculated that the cost assessed each user within the
Big Dry Creek Basin should be $0 .0 05434 per 1000 gallons of wastewater flow
contributed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD , COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Every customer connected to the Big Dry Creek Basin Interceptor
S ystem shall be ch arged $0.0 17 5 per thousand gallons to fund the maintenance of the Big
Dry Creek Basin Interceptor.
ADOPTED AL'ID APPROVED this
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Maimenance Fees
Interest Earned
Audit Fee Payments
DIRECT DISBURSEMENT-81WNG COSTS
DIRECT DISBURSEMENT-CREDIT CARO FEES
Basin Interceptor Agreement (BIA}
Schedule of Cash Received and Interest Income
As of June 30, 2004
Previous
Balance
226,066.12
27,598.31
(8,727 .00)
(8,151.69)
(0.11)
April
(241.61)
June
(52.63) 60.35
Total
226,066.12
27,364.42
(8,727.00)
(8,151.69)
DIRECT DISBURSEMENT-MAINTENANCE (159,968.87)
(0.11)
(159 ,968 .87)
EXCESS FROM PROJECT ACCOUNT-PROJECTS 7&8
Closing of Southgate Project Account
Southgate-{LC) Base Chg + Adv Chg
Master Plan Study & RTO Project-1998
DIRECT DISBURSEMENT -Projects 7&8
DIRECT ADV-Projects 7&8
South Arapahoe-{LC) Base Chg + Mv Chg
Master Plan Study & RTD Project-1998
DIRECT ADV
DISBURSEMENT
South Englewood-(LC) Base Chg + Adv Chg
Master Plan Study & RTD Project-1998
DIRECT ADV
DISBURSEMENT
City of Englewood -{LC) Base Chg + Adv Chg
Master Pl an Study & RTD Project-1998
DIRECT DISBURSEMENT-Projects 7&8
DIRECT AD V-Projects 7&8
Sheridan-i LC l Base Chg + Adv Chg
Greenwood Vi llage-iLC) Base Chg + Adv Chg
Greenwood Vill age th ru S Eng-{LC) Base Chg+ Ad•
State of Colorado-Project 8
State of Colorado-Project 8
Disbursement-Project 8
Slate of Colorado-Project 7
Disbursement-Project 7
Interest Income
Maintenance Fees
Southgate
South Arapahoe
South Englewood
City of Englewood
Greenwood Village
Total
Greenwood Village thru S Englewood
Sheridan
Total
Total Cash and Interest
Maintenance Fees Net
Project 7 & 8 -State funding
Project 7 & 8 -Disbursement
Southgate
South Arapahoe
South Englewood
City of Englewood
Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village thru S Englewood
Sheridan
Total
LC= Line Charges (Base Charge + Mvance Charge)
2, 155,802. 10
(26,056.40)
(372,839.66)
409,503.94
150,792.00
(9,013 .62)
86.24
63 .4 08.00
(5,508.51)
12.201.00
(3,346 .89)
(372,839 .6 6)
408 ,5 61 .0 8
1,101 .0 0
1,200 .0 0
501 .00
139,429.40
437, 171.28
(797 ,552.00)
427,000 .0 0
(963 ,0 80 .00)
1,712,219 .35
27 .598.31
591 ,639.63
40 ,6 29 .8 5
9,941.17
89,406.43
434 .7 0
13.36
218 .1 3
587 ,362.18
76,816.76
1,003 ,600 .68
(1 ,760 ,632.00)
2, 758 ,0 49 .61
182,494.47
67,840 .66
133,981 .96
1,634 .7 0
514 .36
1,319.1 3
2,465 ,620 .33
4,401 .00
4,159 .39
(241.61)
(9 ,809 .21)
(649 .09)
(240 .90)
(473 .98)
(5.81)
(1.83)
(6.47)
(11 ,428.90)
(241.61)
(5,408 .21)
(64 9.09)
(240.90 )
(473 .98)
(5 .81)
(1 .83)
(6.47)
(7,02 7.90)
1,500.00
300.00
4,200 .00
5,947 .37
(52 .6 3)
(2,138.04)
(141.40)
(52 .48)
(103 .25)
(1 .27)
(0.40)
(1 .41)
(2,490.88)
(52.63)
(638 .04)
(141 .40)
247 .52
4,096 .75
(1.27)
(0.40)
(1.41)
3.509 .12
CASH BALANCE PER GENERAL LEDGER
DIFFERENCE
INTEREST RECEIVABLE
DUE FROM SOUTHGATE
DUE FROM SOUTH ARAPAHOE
SOUTHGATE PAYABLE
CUSTOMER RECEIVABLE
1,101.00
1,161.35
60 .35
2,452.46
162.13
60.44
122.13
1.45
0.45
1.61
2,861 .02
60.35
3,553.46
162.13
60.44
122.13
1.45
0.45
1.61
3,962.02
RECONCILED DIFFERENCE
DIFFERENCE
2, 162,804 .1 0
(26,056.40)
(372,839 .66)
409,503.94
150,792.00
(9,013.62)
86 .24
63 ,708.00
(5,50 8.51)
16,401 .00
(3,346.89)
(372,839 .66 )
408 ,561 .08
1.101 .00 I
1,200.00
501 .00
139 ,429.40
437,171 .2 8
(797,552.00)
427 ,000 .00
(963,080 .00)
1,723,487.46
27,364 .42
582 , 144 .84
40 ,0 01 .49
9,708 .23
88,951 .33
429 .07
11 .58
211 .86
748 ,822.82
76,582.87
1,0 03 ,600.68
(1 ,760,632 .00 )
2, 755 ,556 .82
181 ,866.11
67 ,907.72
137,726.86
1,629 .07
512.58
1,312.86
2.4 66.063 .57
2,450 ,n2.91
15,290.66
13,554 .53
1,734.00
2.13
15 ,290 .66
0.00
SUBTOTALS
76 ,582.87
2.173,411 .98
141 ,864 .62
58 .1 99.49
48 .n5.53
1,1 01 .0 0
1,200.00
501 .00
1,003,600 .68
(1,760,632 .00)
1,7 44 ,605 .1 7
Totals
76 ,582.87 ~
2, 173,411 .98
141 ,864 .62
58 , 19 9.49
48 ,n5.53
1.101 .0 0
1,200 .0 0
501 .00
1,003 ,600 .68
(1,760 ,632 .00 )
1,744 ,605 .1 7
27 ,264 .42
582,144 .84
40 ,0 01 .49
9,708 .23
88 ,9 51.33
429 .07
11 .58
211 .86
748 ,822.82
76,582.87
1,003 ,600.68
(1,760,632.00)
2,75 5,556 .82
181 ,866 .1 1
67 ,907 .72
137 ,726 .86
1,629.07
512.58
1,312.86
2.466 ,063.57
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3722 E. Orchard Road
Littleton, Colorado 80121
(303) ng-02s1
Fax: (303) ns-0220
Mr. Stu Fonda
City of Englewood
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, CO 80110
Re: Big Ory Creek Interceptor Agreement -
Operating and Maintenance Expenses
Dear Stu :
July 30, 2004
Our last back charge for BDCI operating and maintenance expenses was 7/14/03
for the last two quarters of 2002 and the first two quarters of 2003 .
A review of the file reveals the following expenses incurred by Southgate Sanitation
District since that date:
3rd Quarter 2003
4th Quarter 2003
1st Quarter 2004
2nd Quarter 2004
Total
Find backup documentation attached .
$ 9,389.25
$ 8 ,356.37
$14 ,500 .53
$ 2 .754 .45
$35.000 .60
The sewer video inspection was proposed in the 2003 budget We found continuing
deterioration at various points through the interceptor but no immediate problems. The
interceptor video was also extremely helpful in the sewer master plan update. The invert
survey was found to be necessary during the sewer master plan update to ensure that the-
system was mode led as accurately as possible, (so as to make the maximum use of
existing capacity and avoid needless capital expenditure). As to the master plan for the
interceptor, it was updated as part of the Southgate Sanitation District master plan update.
We have absorbed the costs of the interceptor master plan update in the District's master
plan costs and do not plan to request reimbursement of same. You will also observe that
there has been an intensified focus on manhole inspections and repairs.
Please process for payme.nt
z
ane Tinsley
istrict Manager
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
MEMORANDUM
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
Bill McConnic~ons Supt.
August 25, 2004
City Ditch Recirculation System
Bids for the City Ditch Recirculation System materials were received on August 19,
2004.
Six bids were received, with the lowest, awarded bids coming from National Water
Works ($29,329.04) for the materials and Amcor Precast ($550.00) for the vault.
Materials have been ordered and construction will begin in September. Completion is
expected to be in October.
During construction, flows on the northern end of the ditch will be terminated at Cherry
Hills Pumps Station at Kenyon and Clarkson.
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August 25, 2004
Mr. Pat Guiry
1720 Graham Ln.
Littleton, CO 80120
0 F ENGLEWOOD
Re: Contact with Englewood Utilities Department
Dear Mr. Guiry:
It has come to my attention that you have been verbally abusive with several members of
the City of Englewood Utilities Department staff
This letter is to inform you that our staff has been instructed that they are not required to
communicate with you. If you wish to communicate with this organization, you may do
so in writing. If you are here in person and become abusive, the staff has been instructed
to call the police and have you escorted from the building.
It is the City's policy to not allow abuse, verbal or otherwise, of its employees.
If you have any questions, you may contact me in writing. You may also address the
Water and Sewer Board if you feel you have a justifiable complaint.
Sincerely,
St'ii::f~
Utilities Department Director
cc: Englewood City Council
1000 Englewood Parkway Englewood, Colorado 80110 Phone 303-762-2635 FAX 303-783-6894
www.ci.englewood .c o.us
City of Englewood
Water Fund
Various Water Rate Models
Model 9:
Annual Average
compounded
Rate Cumulative Compounded rate increase
Increase Rate Increase Rate Increase from 1999
1999 1.00
2004 1.16 16% 16% 3 .010%
2005 1.40 56% 62% 8.420%
2006 1.07 63% 74% 8.210%
2007 1.07 70% 86% 8.060%
2008 1.07 77% 99% 7.940%
2009 1.03 80% 105% 7.440%
Model 10:
Annual Average
compounded
Rate Cumulative Compounded rate i ncrease
Increase Rate Increase Rate Increase from 1999
1999 1.00
2004 1.16 16% 16% 3 .010%
2005 1.13 29% 31% 4 .610%
2006 1.08 37% 42% 5.090%
2007 1.08 45% 53% 5.450%
2008 1.07 52% 64% 5.620%
2009 1.00 52% 64% 5.050%
Model 12:
Annual Average
compounded
Rate Cumulative Compounded rate increase
Increase Rate Increase Rate Increase from 1999
1999 1.00
2004 1.16 16% 16% 3 .010%
2005 1.25 41% 45% 6.390%
2006 1.06 47% 54% 6 .330%
2007 1.06 53% 63% 6 .290%
2008 1.06 59% 73% 6 .260%
2009 1.06 65% 83% 6.230%
Water Rate Scenarios .xis 9/2/2004 12:23 PM
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2004 ** THE DENVER POST 38
======================l DENVER & THE WEST F===================
µsing less water could lead to paying more
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~s conservation by the public reduces Denver Water's incon1e, rate increases likely will be necessary
'.tite utility needs to increase
'ievenue by 8 percent through
· J009, then in smaller increments
#trough 2014, officials say.
By Joey Bunch
:Denver Post Staff Writer
· : Denver Water customers need .to
l!ay more over the next few years be-
:oause they've been using less water the
fast few, according to a financial report
:the utility's board heard Wednesday.
· . To do work already on the books and
WATER:
-~ake eyed
:r or drought
. protection
keep the staff it has now, the utility
needs to raise its income bS 8 percent
!!1Dual!y from 2005 throug 2009, said
rate administration manager Kerry
Kuykendoll.
The utility will need 611ercent mo.R
in 2010 and 2ou, and 4 percent 10 2ou,
2oi3 and 204, he said:
That doesn't mean residential cus-
tomers will bear the entire load. The
utility will spread the costs among busi-
ness customers, as well as suburban
utilities that buy their supplies from
Denver Water, Kuykendoll said.
Tap fees -the cost to hook up to the
system -also are likefy to increase,
she said. "Everyone is going to be as-
signed a share of the costs for deliver-
ing the service."
The water board will discuss how
much more its customers should pay
in 2005 at its next board meeting on
Aug. 25 .
It will also vote then on doing away
with drought restrictions and surcharg-
es after Aug. 31 .
By its charter, Denver Water, a pub-
lic utility that operates independently
of city government, can charge only
enough to cover its costs.
Denver Water's rates are among the
lowest on the Front Range and among
major metropolitan utilities nationwide.
Denver Water currently charges a
base rate of si.63 for l,ooo gallons. By
comparison, the metro region's sec-
ond-largest provider, Aurora, charges
a sz.69 starting rate for i,ooo gallons.
Despite two rate hikes since 2002,
most Denver Water customers are pay-
ing a lower bill than they did in 2001 be-
cause they are using less water.
Don Wojcik, water policy analyst for
Western Resource Advocates in Boul-
der, said the utility should be more ag-
gressive in how it structures ·its rates.
The utility should use price blocks
that increase more rapidly to affect
high-volume or wasteful water users,
rather than spreading the costs to all
customers, he said.
"This approach better assigns costs
to those who burden the system the
most and does not penalize the aver-
age or conserving customer," Wojcik
said.
Staff writer Joey Bunch can be reached
at 303-820-1240 or
jbunch@denverpost.com.
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Denver Water rates may rise 8%
Resi d ental water use drops ·Utili ty says eve n
th ose wh o conserve
will see higher bills
serve , they are going to see
higher bills," Kuykendoll
said. But, he said the size
of the bills will depend on
how much they conserve .
2 001 2 0 03 Difference
higher water bills, especial-
ly for major water users.
Residential customers In
Denver's service area use
about 80 percent of the wa-
ter. • Gallons used* 131 102 22%
• Median annual bill $263 $235 -$28
By Deborah Frazier
RO CKY MOUNTAIN NEW S
In past years, the aver-
age annual rate increase
has been 3.5 percent,,_ *Media n annual consumption in tho usa nds of gallons. Numbers are
"The lion's share of our
revenue Is from residential
customers," he said . weighted averages based o n bills. Source: Denver W ater It's not that conserving
water Is bad -especially
in a drought -but It's
• Online extra: To see how much water your house -"We asked our customers
to respond to the drought
and they did, but Den er
Water's costs are e _The
rate increase ls o elp Den-
Denver Water may raise rates by meant less income was
up to eight percent, but customers available to pay the costs
who continue to conserve water for running a system that
hold uses over time , dit:k on Today's Links at
RockyMountainNews.com.
won't get hit that hard, ofilclals said serves more than a million people, he
Wednesdey. said.
·,No speclftc flgures for residential In fact, Denver Water's customers
customers and business inside and have used 35 ercen le ter than
outside the service area were avail-o aid Ed Pokor-
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Message Page 1of1
Bill McCormick
To: Gary Sears
Subject: Grant Money Info.
I had asked Joe Pershin to investigate if there was any money available through grants for the Vulnerability
mandates that the EPA has put on water systems. Joe Pershin talked to Barry Cress with the Department of Local
Affairs. Barry's response was that ''You may have heard that there has been a lot of money for Homeland Security
coming to the states and localities recently. My understanding is that these funds are not for this type of use
(meaning Vulnerability Assessment for water systems), but rather for "first responders" like police and fire
departments. If your police and fire departments thought that your proposed improvements would help them
achieve their mission, they may be able to help you with this option. I could refer you to the state emergency
management or homeland security folks, but I am not hopeful that they would be a help."
Barry also stated that grant money is only available to small rural communities.
Initially, when I had heard that there was money available and that the Emergency Services was receiving
$800,000 for a new radio system I had e-mailed Chris Olson . I only had a firm cost for the Vulnerability
Assessment by CDM of $27,000. I inquired if that could be covered . His response at that time was that the
$800,000 was all appropriated for the new radio system.
We'll continue to keep our eyes open for any money that would became available, unfortunately all the initial
money was grabbed up by the larger cities (over 100,000 population) before the smaller cities had a chance to
apply . Numerous smaller entities (less than 100, 000 population) have asked if they can be compensated , but so
far nothing has been approved. If I may answer any further questions please call me.
9/3/2004