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AP 03-15-07 SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT "Basic Services for a Complex World" REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA Thursday, March 15, 2007 2:00 P.M. District Board Room 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South lake Tahoe, California Richard Solbrii' General Manaier Eric W. Schafer, President BOARD MEMBERS Paul Sciuto, Assistant Manai:" James R. Jones, Vice President Duane Wallace, Director c "Ccc ccC" Mar~ Lgu Mosbacher, ~i~ector ,. Kathleen Farrell, Director " c, 1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (Short non-agenda items that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the District. Five-minute limit. No action will be taken.) 3. CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR 4. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR (Any item can be discussed and considered separately upon request.) 5. CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION I DISCUSSION 6. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION REQUESTED BOARD ACTION a. Fire Hydrant Fee Pg. 53 (Lisa Coyner) Consider Customer Request Received from Dave Leal to Refund Balance of Fees Charged for the Installation of a New Fire Hydrant in the Amount of $3,003 b. Total Compensation Study Pg.57 (Richard Solbrig) Authorize Staff to Enter into a Contract with Koff & Associates, Inc., to Conduct the Study, in the Amount of $26,105 REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA - MARCH 15, 2007 PAGE-2 c. Pg. 73 EI Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) Angora Creek SEZ Restoration Project (Richard Solbrig) Authorize Staff to Reimburse EDCDOT for Utility Relocations Necessary for this Project, in the Amount of $52,632.40 d. Pg.85 Payment of Claims Approve Payment in the Amount of $1 ,133,308.90 7. PRESENTATION a. South Upper Truckee Well NO.3 Corrosion Control Study Pg.99 (Milt Larsen, P.E., Kennedy/Jenks) 8. BOARD MEMBER STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS (Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken) a. Water & Wastewater Operations Committee (Jones / Farrell) b. Finance Committee (Wallace / Schafer) c. Executive Committee (Schafer / Jones) d. Planning Committee (Mosbacher / Schafer) 9. BOARD MEMBER AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS (Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken) 10. EL DORADO COUNTY WATER AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE REPORT (Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken) 11. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS (Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken) 12. GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS (Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken) a. Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Grant Funding b. City of South Lake Tahoe Project Coordination Meeting 13. STAFF REPORTS (Discussions may take place; however, no action will be taken) 14. NOTICE OF PAST AND FUTURE MEETINGS I EVENTS Past Meetinas I Events 03/06/07 - CalPERS Election re: Benefit Formula 03/12/07 - Water and Wastewater Operations Committee Meeting 03/14/07 - EI Dorado County Water Agency Regular Board Meeting 03/14/07 - Board Budget Workshop Future Meetinas I Events 03/16/07 - CSDA Strategic Planning Conference in Pleasanton 03/20/07 - 9:00 a.m. - Alpine County Supervisors Regular Board Meeting in Markleeville 03/21/07 - 8:00 a.m. - ECC (Employee Communications Committee) Meeting in Boardroom (Director Wallace is the Board representative) 04/02/07 - 4:00 p.m. - Water and Wastewater Operations Committee Meeting at District 04/05/07 - 2:00 p.m. - STPUD Regular Board Meeting at District Office REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA - MARCH 15, 2007 PAGE-3 15. CLOSED SESSION (Closed Sessions are not open to the public) a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b )/Conference with Legal Counsel- Pg.101 Liability Claim against STPUD received from L. Langford b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with Legal Counsel- Pg. 103 Existing Litigation: Beth Jett, Kendall Pearce, and Pearce Family Trust dated 1-20-88 vs. South Lake Tahoe Public Utility District, Cox & Cox Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, Nimbus Engineers, a Nevada Corporation and Does 1-100, Inclusive, Civil Action No. PC 20050567, Superior Court, County of EI Dorado, Ca. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with Legal Counsel- Pg. 105 Existing Litigation re: Meyers Landfill Site: United States of America VS. EI Dorado County and City of South Lake Tahoe and Third Party Defendants, Civil Action No. S-01-1520 LKK GGH, United States District Court for the Eastern District of CA 15. ACTION I REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED SESSION 16. ADJOURNMENT (To the next regular meeting, April 5, 2007, 2:00 p.m.) The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors regularly meets the first and third Thursday of each month. A complete agenda packet. including all backup information is available for review at the meeting and at the District office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Items on this agenda are numbered for identification purposes only and will not necessarily be considered in the order in which they appear on the agenda. Designated times are for particular items only. Public Hearings will not be called to order prior to the time specified. Public participation is encouraged. Public comments on items appearing on the agenda will be taken at the same time the agenda items are heard; comments should be brief and directed to the specifics of the item being considered. Comments on items not on the agenda can be heard during "Comments from the Audience;" however, action cannot be taken on items not on the agenda. Please provide the Clerk of the Board with a copy of all written material presented at the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate participation of the disabled in all of the District's public meetings. If particular accommodations for the disabled are needed (Le., disability-related aids, or other services), please contact the Clerk of the Board at 530.544.6474, extension 6203, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR MARCH 15, 2007 ITEMS . a. Claim Against STPUD Received from Pg. 1 Laurie Langford (Lisa Coyner) b. New Plant Operations Truck Pg.13 (Randy Curtis) c. New Water Operations Truck Pg.15 (Randy Curtis) d. Final/Secondary Effluent Pump Station Pg.19 Replacement (Julie Ryan) e. Indian Creek Reservoir TMDL Mitigation Project Pg.21 (Ivo Bergsohn) f. Customer Service, Operations and Laboratory Pg.29 Facility (Jim Hoggatt) REQUESTED ACTION Reject Claim Authorize Staff to Advertise for Bids for the Purchase of a New One-Half Ton, FWD, Four-Door Pickup Truck Authorize Staff to Solicit Bids from Ford Dealers for the Purchase of a New F-350 FWD Pickup Truck Authorize Staff to Advertise for Bids for Construction of the New Pump Station Authorize Staff to Solicit a Request for Qualifications to Qualified Civil Engineering Firms to Develop Plans and Specifications and Obtain Permits for Construction of an In- Reservoir Oxygenation System Facility at the Indian Creek Reservoir, Alpine County, California (1 ) Approve the Project Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., and (2) Authorize Staff to File a Notice of Completion with the EI Dorado County Clerk CONSENT CALENDAR - MARCH 15, 2007 PAGE-2 g. Sewer Financing Pg.39 (Rhonda McFarlane) Authorize Staff to Engage Financial Advisor Services from Bartle Wells Associates for Issuing a Sewer Enterprise Fund Borrowing h. Regular Board Meeting Minutes: Pg. 49 February 15, 2007 (Kathy Sharp) Approve Minutes South Tahoe Public Utility District. 1275 Meadow Crest Drive. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone 530.544.6474 · Facsimile 530.541.0614 · www.stpud.us """""---lioIlIiIJIIl"" ~H.Sc6rIt South Tahoe Public Utility District Dlrect.ore K&thlun FlImlfI J.tm6'6lt JonH Mary lou Mo6tJ~ Db_ W.lIal::.l Eric 5cMf<< .. .. : J 1275 MeadowCreet Drive. South t...ab Tahoe.CA 96150.7401 ~ 530 544-6474. Fax 530 541-0614. MYW.5t.pudJJ5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4a TO: Board of Directors FROM: Lisa Coyner, Manager of Customer Service MEETING DATE: March 15,2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Claim Against STPUD Received from Laurie Langford REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Reject Claim DISCUSSION: Staff received a claim from Laurie Langford (completed by property manager Holly Eimer) for the business known as Holly's Place at 3302 Cape Horn Road in South Lake Tahoe. Ms. Eimer alleges that the District's water service valve was frozen and therefore, Holly's Place should not be responsible for the plumber's bill. It is the position of the District that the customer's water service line, from the District's valve to the customer's property, was frozen and the District cannot be held liable for their plumbing bill to defrost their service line on private property. Staff acknowledges that the District valve was frozen and staff replaced the service valve. SCHEDULE: COSTS: ACCOUNT NO: BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: ATTACHMENTS: Claim and correspondence CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES~ NO " CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES'"<N\<:...- NO CATEGORY: Water -1- ~,.~e..~ .r~<,,"... d~'. / ,:'(; . . -:~~ , ' --:... .. - -=- ".. l .__ . ~ I. I ~~'../;I ~ South Tahoe Public Utility District 1275 Meado-W' Crest Drive · South Lake Tahoe. CA 96150-7401 Phone 530 54L1-6474. Fax 530 541-0614 a WWN.stpud.us February 28, 2007 Laurie Langford 20 Duffy Court Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-1708 Re: APN: 27-231-12 3302 Cape Horn Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA Dear Ms. Langford: I am in receipt of your claim received February 15,2007 for damages to your house located at 3302 Cape Horn Road in South Lake Tahoe, California. The District's Board of Directors will consider your claim at its March 15,2007 Board meeting, which will be held at the South Tahoe Public Utility District offices, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, at 2:00pm. At the meeting, District staffwill recommend rejecting your claim. You are certainly welcome to attend and express your views directly to the Board at that time, or communicate with the Board in writing prior to the meeting. Please contact Ms. Kathy Sharp, Clerk of the Board, at 544-6474, extension 203 if you intend to appear. I am.happy to discuss this further with you if you wish. Please call me at any time at (530) 543-6221. Sincerely, ~. d~~ Manager of Customer Service Cc: Carl Warren & Co., Insurance Adjusters Chris Stanley, Underground Repair-Water Supervisor Holly Eimer, Property Manager, P. O. Box 13197, South lake Tahoe, CA 96151 Property file -3- Oats Claim Received by South Tahoe Public Utility Dist,fct c: . i-. T h - b" U"\'t ~. . . . ......OUtll alOe fJU' de tI,l Y!..iiS!iiC't 1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6474 (530) 541-0614 (fax) 3. ; t' L (? ~ ,,-a..,,) Physical Address of Ciajmant Pt), ~~ /.3117 Mailing Address of Claimant .,' 5'-1 (if. f&J:;-i City and Sate j.--:? i) . s-.. '-/ -7 () t b Telephone Number Circle One: Owner Tenant Other (Explain) bMk- ~r'''' .fh'r;- 1"/h<f7R2- -'1) 1. When did damage or injury occur: (Give exact date and hour). ! G~7'- (.;? 1 '0 7 /A,~.vk t, ~~npnJ r;n t h 1;0. j.t.~' at- "-/};~ C/ /_ / (/ (p j? fI.1 2. VI/here did damage Oi injury occur'? ~ 1"195 ,up 1"~T4L TfPt"'i~ ff-<- /l>'vs L 3. How did damage or injuiy occur? Give full details; add s:..!pp!sr:ienta! shee~SI if required. ST~ U D l}iJf 'jJ ft,;:. ~//?Ir;~r _ t.1..t 3f {;\ 2 t~ m/2-I'-' A-~p ;:Vv,-..J]> ~'7-&,,-l VA-LVf:S ,1rr~ 'piiNG Sol AJI) IvA7Mt..- /f7 tiel 1.1.;; ~ ITS ,4 f?~ ~;J LT. -4- 4. Vlhat particular act or omission on the part of the Districfs G~~iCSiS or employees caused the injury or damage? f'J,Lf ... ... '-'. What damaae or iniurles do you 9iaim resulted? L p5~ ,,'/ M~"'l/~Y 2JJ/, -# 7JM c SI ~ r 'TI4;}1\J1';i> ~C'-) b/~ SIk- eJT fK.r ~r-c.> b/~ ffl ~ ~ ':._ ~/' 10y?-.%7'0 l:-f<..nv-- C/4-{;L's .I-v S-'puf} i.)1J;2./4-R.5J cJ..;rp 7J.(.}iF/I1~1 _ m Tf/;A-".J ~-Ip~5 (tstltt!t- .~'J'i- '~J,^,'~ t' j,)T ij~€- ~ r . ;:;u.?~1J ~;11 ;/o'/5.e;.- It .:Sr~i) 5 r p ..if) )::tf'/ _7~t/lV.# /f {,1';1f~-.0 ~- tIf&.-/r.z. L.-/~;;. Please indicate the dollar amounL cff all damages that you are claiming. (Include the estimated amount or any prospective injl.,H-y or damage.) ~ii,7'l 87C:-9 ;?t>AJ Ll~/'?I'n e:;, .J.~75 ~ /1.W /.2-7~i,!) e ~ ~?t-iJ,. /'/ljJi/IU. 71C,' p .5<76. - IJ,j #' 12 7 ~J 0 C I-M/:::. '..::?' ; ,6' Li. ~ - ~A;$~ /."p R ~ ,/141:7,,," / /T~ ---' .. ~'?#I- ~ I'r~ Nb'~n. 118'0. '- . If this IS a claim for mdemmty, on what date were you served wIth underlying lawsuit? (Please attach proof of service.) ;Sit 6. 7. Names and addresses of witnesses, doctor~, and hospitals. '---L Ma.'~CLVLYL~~ -\UJ\.~<;.f\\~~~, \\~r\---&l\ M~- Pc\\~--.y\IW<..5.30-SJlIf-70J.jO-I-4M. - ~~~~2.f&\f~:rci8 , q~~. . C<//5/ tJ 7 .~ All-- a .~.>j..- ~I V" ry ~r . I Date ~3~'~. (',rpL tI1,~) 8. Notice Section 72 of the Penal Code provides: Every person who, with intent to defraud. presents for allowance or fer payment to any state board or officer, or to any county, city, of district board or officer, authorized to ailow or pay the same if genuine. any false or fraudulent.: claim, bill account, voucher, or writing, is punishable either by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one year, by a fine of not exceeding one thoLlsand dellars (51,000), or by both such imprisonment and fii:6. or by imprisonment in the state prison, by a fine of not excee.jing ten thoL.:sand (510.000). or by both such imprisonment and fine. (Emphasis added) Section 911.2 of the Government code states that a claim relating to a cause of action for deat~ or for injury to a person or to personal property or growing cro~s shail be presented ... not later than sIx months after the acc:-ual of the cause of action. A claim relati~g to any other cause or ac:ior. shall be presented .., not later than one year after the accrual of the cause or action. Section 911.4 provides that with respect to a claim n~t timeiy filed, a written application may be made to the pubiic entity for leave to present this claim and that such application shali be presented within a reasonable time not to exceed one year after the accrual of the cause of action. The claim must be attached to the application. -5- P:l,CLlST_SVC\C;'a:".t: f::7"'::1. \vpd Los S' iT /f/&.J'//f-,- '0 ..J..z-;'~1 2/tvi:. s ~{ /00 ("Jn1e:~ / {,. (i;f 3!~ ~~ -Ift,,e-AI ka I-~t-(i ~.~p....J;) #7 .j /Jp,croJ'.i/kfi--oC'-Y (ISc). .d~~ ~JA:'>; ~f~[p.:-?:> - &t~~1&-tL. Jr P/''-'?~<'/I ole O.;ffy (if. rLe-A-5rT7U1 fhl-L) (~. 7 L/S.2-J -6- 0 SERVICE Q WILL CALL Q INSTALL Q DEUVER PHONE: e5. L 7' ' DATE: /" " € 7' NAME: y J t o MAKE: AP- go ADDR SS: MODEL: e z r /i4a CITY, - TATE, ZIP: SERIAL: SG�� -. a 1 M 0 BE SERVIC D: NATURE OF SERVICE REQUEST: Ac*e. ..y� . ,pia QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PARTS OR MATERIAL AMOUNT l LABOR PE • ` � - / /Per .b- /V)947 �ef.J 4 je - - TOTAL MATERIALS: TAX: 1 - AY TOTAL LABOR: �/ � � TOT AMOUNT: i. DATE WANTED: DEPOSIT S RECEIVED BY: E�� FO LABOR ONL MATERIALS ADDITIONAL RI WE WILL NOT BE HELD RESPOASIBLEFQR.LOS&ODAMACE CAUSED BV FIRE, THEFT, TESTIN OR A OT BEYOND OUR CONTROL AUTHORIZED BY: ■'`"P . REPAIR ORDER ^ �' ��' ' 6 ¶ 01998 RE7IFORM® 4L454 4.-.5 7- & /a - 2 e00 TERMS - NET CASH NO COORS HELD OVER 30 DAYS, ORIGINAL r 9 c CLARK PLUMBING, HEATING AND Et "pia "; E LOS ANGELES COUNTY (7:'0 Gl Ava. V; 1 CA 9 140 (013) 732 1047 LICENSE 4777193 VENTURA COUNTY PO. Box 6116 ritorlsand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 496 - 8089 LICENSE #679406 ATE lif,l I'• i;P6CRiP110N 1 DATE WORKMAN LUST. [14 RS , .L J013 ADDRLSF _ 7o!' I'•1(1iff LIIrI r)\c; r !'1101')1. FN /1I'!1 0 P.I1I. k (8 EC1( I i ci;r oil CA(1C) i 1 i.. � , ; (,/ 1 7 lL ' 1 * �'' 4. ": ?� i ,' t � �/ ,, . r _ / v , . `' /, (,/ 7 .h t 1 'r . :.7 ,g, 4/-7 Fr h , i- CIG /r r C1, -'f 7 7i/ex-Pt- I c' 7 1.4 1 ._ e l,'...-- ;"1--- '.,- /4 _ . s 4 ` v 1L 0/7 7/‘ 7/1-v„. / u v 5 -c. PRiCt: i ORDLI -ED 91' U , :SEE 'fEVEE3.SE ADD 9A;L. 3IL.1. 11) ._. METHOD OF PAYNi[91: . 0 WTR Sl{tnat ro NEVADA 1504 Highway 395 Smith Gardnnrville. NV 80J10 1775) 7):'!•4741 LICENSE: ?;36105 6 r v lei pr con NAB WAS COMI'L T i.fAl TAHOE - NEV'.. .'t /r Hump Ave., Suilo A Snnih 1.:11.:!: 1 :1110n, ( ;P, 061M) ('):( I (i79) 331 602 1 IrLi 1 t; ;(;'i:3 NEVRnrl I it; ::)d.'ll 1.; 7" J U A7 T if r / /L ,/6 / , , /, �c //ic- y H i t i,7031 Servic In The Nest Since 1945 CQ tiVODEL #cp$11111AL # � 1 'd Unless the contract Is executed for a fixed fen, all work is on a time and material basis. We base our charge for materials an the MOORE BOOK used by a large number of reputable repair plumbers. The NOTICE and terms on the back of this ORDER/INVOICE are a part of this ORDER /CONTRACT. I/We authorize all necessary repair and replacement plumbing and materials at the job address and agree to pay for same upon completion. In the event Clark Plumbing & Heating Co., Incurs any collection expenses, Tien costs or attorney fees. I /We.agree to pay ALL costs, If a court awards costs of collection expenses or attorney fees. It shall not be limited to any court fee schedule I/We acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. This purchase is payable in hull upon receipt of the statement on which is billed. A FINANCE CHARGE may be computed on the entire past due balance when a portion of that past due balance remains unpaid 30 days atter the billing date. Buyer agrees to pay a FINANCE CHARGE nn the entire past due balance as follows: Unpaid Balance Range. Monthly Percentage Hate, Annual Pe.n:entage Bale 0 to 51,000 1.5 ".b r l i 8m Over $1,000 1.0'1 IT% DIME TO I;IYER (1) Do not sign this agreement before you read it (bath :titles) or if it contains blank spaces. (2) You are entitled to a completely filled-in copy nl this agreement. Retain it. (3) Under the law, you have the rinitl to pay off In advance the full amount rlue and avoid finance charges. (4) Buyer hereby acknowledges receipt of a true ropy of this agreement. (5) there will be a $25.00 charge for any checks returned by the bunk. (6) I have read and understand the terms and conditions here and on the reverse side. (7) Parts warranty as per manufacturer. (8) 30 day warranty on stoppages unless otherwise stated. ASBESTOS REMOVAL, VISIBLE OR NOT VISIBLE, NOT INCLUDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. "YOU, THE BUYER, MAY CANCEL THIS 'TRANSACTION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DATE OF THIS TRANS TION. TH TACKED NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FORM FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS RIGHT." w. ,,.- oato 7 ` i - L'' - r - I Ca INVOICE DUE OWNER on AerNr tipnN PRFCFMTOTInai 127813 TOTAL. "_MATERIAL__ SALES TAX TOTAL LABOR PERMIT EOIIIPMENT� RENTAL fONTRACf ;EWER t:ANING CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE SURCHARGE c.+ THANK YOU DATE ,' te a MATERIAL USED t PRICE ? AS C3MNPLETED WT 1' )1`Y. ISFD ( 1 ■ C LAR K PLUMBING, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CO. DESCRIPTION r _ ! LOS ANGELES COUNTY 7726 Gloria Ave Van Nuys, CA 91406 (810) 782 -1047 LICENSE #277453 54 M � d-' 11 \d" Nf WORKMAN COST Ras, VENTURA COUNTY P 0. Box 6116 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 496 -8889 LICENSE #679406 JOB ADDRESS NEVADA 1504 Highway 395 South Gardnerville, NV 89410 (775) 782 -4741 LICENSE #3( IJ� ORDERED BY BILL TO ---f t / METHOD OF PAYMENT: COD I CASH S gnattire' LAKE TAHOE. - NEVADA 2178 Eloise Ave.. Suite A South lake Tahoe, (:A 96150 (5301 542-1771 (775) 831- 6624 CA. LICENSE 4669323 NEVADA LICENSE 11:;64(15 1'' "Finest Service in The West Since 1945" f l 1174 3' r' ' / TCNANT NArM)..I _.._ P.O. if / CHECK LAI CREDIT CAIIO L L0).LEP Unle catrpo it exec ot a Rye rk,,IIs on a time and material basis. We base nor char a rot mated en t 0 BO' s a Iafge number of reputable repair plumbers. The NOTICE and terms on the back of this 011 ER /INVOICE are a part of this ORDER /CONTRACT. 1 /We authorize aN necessary repair end replacement plumbing and materials at the job address and agree to pay for same tipon completion. In the event Clark Plumbing & Heating Co., Incurs any collection expanses, lien costs Or attorney flies. I /We agree to pay ALL costs. If a (mutt awards costs of collection expenses or attorney fees: It shall not be limited to any court fee schedule I/We acknowledge receipt of a copy of this decument. This purchase is payable In full upon receipt of the statement on which is billed. A FINANCE CHARGE may be computed on the entire past due balance when a portion of that past due balance remains unpaid 30 days after the billing date. Buyer agrees to pay a. FINANCE CHARGE on the entire past due balance as follows: Unpaid Balance Range Monthly Percentage Rate Annual Percentage Rate 0 to $1,000 1.5% 18% Over 51,000 1.0% 12% NOTICE TO DINER (1) Do not sign this agreement before you read it (both sides) or if It contains blank spaces. (2) You are entitled to a completely filled - in copy of this agreement. Retain it. (3) Under the law, you have the right to pay elf in advance the full amount due and avoid finance charges. (4) Buyer hereby acknowledges receipt of a true copy of this agreement: (5) there will he a $25.00 charge for any checks returned by the bank. (6) I have read and understand the Terms and condttiens here and on the reverse side. (7) Parts warranty as per manufacturer. (8) 30 day warranty on stoppages unless otherwise stated. DA) I .JOB RH)Or. C(:NTACT i'U0flr 127810 sed it TOTAL MATERIAL SALES FAX TOTAL LABOR PERMIT EQUIPMENT RENTAL CONTRACT SEWER CLEANING CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE SURCHARGE TOTAL , _7 ,6, THANK YOU ASBESTOS REMOVAL, VISIBLE Ofi NOT ViSiBLE, NOT INCLUDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. "YON, THE BUYER,' MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE BATE OF THIS TRANSAC i . " SEE THE ATTACHED ICE OF CANCELLATION FORM FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS RIGHT." ' ate - INVOICE DUE OWNER OR AGENT UPON PRESENTATION 0 .......0"'.. V.L .I. Lisa Coyner From: Chris Stanley Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 20079:38 AM To: Lisa Coyner Subject: Hollys Place I talked to Chris Sneed, he says the first call was for a water lea k at the house. He turned off there SID and the leak quit. After a few days later she called and they had know water. We told them to get a plumber and thaw the house out, I'm not sure if they did or not. I sent a crew out to check our line which was frozen to. While they were there we replaced our service. When the guys opened the hole up a plumber showed up and started thawing there side. After all that she finally got water. In my opinion I wouldn't pay the bill she was frozen also. 2/28/2007 -11- ~'-~ RIotwd H. 90lIJrif South Tahoe Public Utility District 0Irect0r9 K.ath""'" F.m1lll Jam~ It ..!oNlo Mary Lou ~ lJu.1Ine W.~ Eric ~ _____~ ",""",'--"'-V''"''''"'''''<'''''''- J 1275 M6adow Ue5't Drive. South Lab Tahoe' CA 96150-7401 f'hor16 530 54+6474' Fax 5:30 541-0614. WWW.5tpud.U5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4b TO: Board of Directors FROM: Randy Curtis, Manager of Field Operations MEETING DATE: March 1S, 2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: New Plant Operations Truck REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Authorize staff to advertise for bids for the purchase of a new one-half ton, FWD, four-door pickup truck. DISCUSSION: Plant Operations staff is requesting to replace the existing 1994 Ford Areostar van. This van with approximately 81,000 miles, has become undependable, and is nearing the end of its useful life. This new vehicle will be utilized by staff for hauling purposes, and as a transport vehicle. SCHEDULE: As soon as possible COSTS: ACCOUNT NO: 100S-8701 BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $30,000 ATTACHMENTS: CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES 1UH.1 ., CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES 'h f\l:_ CATEGORY: Sewer NO NO -13- South Tahoe Public Utifity District (~I""""'" ~K.Writ Di~ KatJ1leen F amlII Jame5 It .)oIles Marylou~ lhl/ane W.lIactt E'1C ~ ...-..,....,........-..- ~"','."'.,,........,~-~,~. ---, ,.,.."~",,..-, J 1275 Meadow Crest Drive. South Lake Tahoe. CA 96150-1401 Phone 530 544-6474. Fax 530 541-oe14. WWW.5tpu4U5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4c TO: Board of Directors FROM: Randy Curtis, Manager of Field Operations MEETING DATE: March 1S, 2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: New Water Operations Truck REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Authorize staff to solicit bids from Ford dealers for the purchase of a new F-3S0, FWD, pickup truck. DISCUSSION: Water Operations staff is requesting to replace the existing 1999 Dodge plow truck. This truck has approximately 92,000 miles and is nearing the end of its useful life. The Ford F-3S0 is on the District's standardized (sole brand) list. The F-3S0 model is used because of the heavy-duty front ends that are capable of handling the plow attachments used by the District. SCHEDULE: COSTS: ACCOUNT NO: 100S-8716 BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $30,000 ATTACHMENTS: Standardized (sole brand) items list CATEGORY: Sewer CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES 4!#..J CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES Kr'f'\:':" NO NO -15- -270T Standardized (Sole Brand) & Sole Source Items List Manufacturer /Brand Sole Source or Area Rep Purch Date, Review Responsibility Review Date Allen Bradley programmable logic computers(PLCs) for plant & LPPS Boyson Every 3 years Arc Editor & Server software for GIS ERSI ENG, IS *** Aurora model 421 -2 stage pumps, split case - 3 matching pumps at David Ln Booster Pump Works 12/06 PhiII, Randy until Booster Stn or distribution system updated Byron Jackson motors to fit existing well pumps 2/99, Rick -Randy Next Purchase Byron Jackson pumps & motors of 1000 gpm or more Flowserve 2/05, Rick -Randy 2007 Caterpillar heavy equipment 10/06 Randy 2011 Cutler Hammer VFDs Eaton Boyson Next Purchase Dell Computers IS, Steering Comm Annually Fairbanks Morse pumps - Johnson Station (pump curves) JM Squared Assoc 3/03, Rick -Randy Next Purchase Ford ff-380 snow pow inulcsimaspensice, brAing system (upgrade to limited slip differential or positraction & alt tires 11 /0OCt Next Purchase Ford F-450 - only 4WD 1 1/2 ton truck 1/99, Carrion Next Purchase Hansen Maintenance Mgmt software Hansen IS **Unforeseen HIPOx system for Bakersfield Well Applied Process Tech 1 -04 Thiel Next Purchase ITT Flygt Corp pump & motors for Al Tahoe Sewer Station ITT Flygt 11/03, Rick -Randy Next Purchase Invensys (was Sensus) Water Meters Western Nevada —84, Tim *Unlimited —55 inventory items Katolight Generators, for pump stations 25KW- 300KW Nevada Generator - Sparks 12/05 Carrion /Randy January 2011 (5 years) Krogh sewer pumps (Al Tahoe, Keys, Upper Truckee) 10/02, Rick -Randy *Unlimited Microsoft Windows Computer Operating System Microsoft IS, Steering Comm ***and when reasonable competition exists Moscad Remote Terminal Units (Scada) Global Data Spec —91, Ross, Boyson 2012 Omni Couplings —84, Ken -Randy *Unlimited —75 inventory items + good competition Pitless Adapter larger than 6" Ransome Baker Manufacturing 8/03, Nick -Julie Next Purchase Mfg Propane vaporizer /surge tank unit (2000 gal) Singer 8/03, Ken -Ross Next Purchase PRV control valve Springbrook Gene Ford 2/04, Phill 2007 utility billing software SunCoast Springbrook Cust Svc, IS **Unforeseen Environmental Poly - Triplex liner system for manhole & wetwell lining Sungard Tejon Constructors 94, Ken -Randy every 3 Bi -Tech IFAS financial+ software TV Lateral Sungard Bi -Tech IS, Finance years *Unforeseen Camera Videx CyberLock Cues 93 +02 update, Adams 2012 System Wonderware Tustin Lock & Safe 9/02, Ken -Bill 2012 SCADA software at plant —91, Ross 2012 standardized item Iists.xis ~H. 50IIrtt South Tahoe Pu~fjc Utility District DitClCtclrtl ~letIIl FlII'reIJ ~ Ii:.. Jonct; Mary lOll Mo69J1Cher Dw1ne w.llSCd Eric 5GhIilfer lZ75 Meadow Crest Drive. South l..ske Tahoe. CA 96150.7401 Phone 5M 544-6474. Fax 500 541-0014. WWWStpud.U5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4d TO: Board of Directors FROM: Julie Ryan, Senior Engineer MEETING DATE: March 15, 2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Final/Secondary Effluent Pump Station Replacement REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Authorize staff to advertise for bids for construction of the new pump station. DISCUSSION: Winzler and Kelly have completed the 90% draft contract documents for the project. The draft contract documents are currently being reviewed by District staff. Once the final contract documents are received by the District on April 4, 2007, the schedule for the bid period and construction will be as follows: Advertise for bids Mandatory pre-bid Open bids Board Award Contract Notice of Award Notice to Proceed Groundbreaking Project Complete April 4, 2007 April 18, 2007 May 2, 2007 May 3, 2007 May 4. 2007 May 14, 2007 May 23, 2007 June 27, 2008 The approximate cost to construct this project is expected to be on the order of $4.5 million based on Winzler and Kelly's Engineer's estimate at the 50% Design level. SCHEDULE: See above COSTS: ACCOUNT NO: 1029~6ro BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $2,505,115 (2007) $3,500,000 (2008 proposed) ATTACHMENTS: CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES ~H4 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES Ryyy-- CATEGORY: Sewer NO NO -19- Y'CW_ -....- ~.H."" South Tahoe Public Utility District DlrIlCtonl Nlth~ FlIl'TtllI .Jame6 R. JonH Mary too MoHactw DIuInol w.-., Erlc;~ "_.-"-^,,,..,,,---, ~" i 1275 Meadow Crest Drive. South lake Tahoe. CA 96150-7401 Phon6 530 544-6474. Fax 530 541-0614. WlNW.5tpuctU5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4e TO: Board of Directors FROM: Ivo Bergsohn, Hydro-Geologist MEETING DATE: March 15, 2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Indian Creek Reservoir (ICR) TMDL Mitigation Project REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Authorize staff to solicit a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) to qualified civil engineering firms to develop plans and specifications and obtain permits for construction of an in-reservoir oxygenation system facility at the Indian Creek Reservoir, Alpine County, California. DISCUSSION: In October 2006, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2816-06 authorizing District staff to enter into a Grant Agreement with the State of California for the ICR TMDL Mitigation Project. The District, as Grantee, received a fully executed copy of Grant Agreement No. 06-244-556-0 for this project, in January 2007. A portion of the work to be performed by the Grantee, includes preparation and solicitation of a Request For Qualifications (RFQ), to select a Consultant to complete a final Hypolimnetic Oxygenation (HO) System facilities design, including civil, mechanical and electrical plans for construction. SCHEDULE: The schedule for soliciting, reviewing and selecting a qualified Consultant for this project is as follows: . Solicit RFQ . Consultant Responses Due . Notify Successful Firm . Present to Board for Approval 3/16/07 4/04/07 4/10/07 4/19/07 -21- Bergsohn March 15,2007 Page 2 COSTS: $135,000 (estimated) ACCOUNT NO: 1028-7042/ICTMDL BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $415,512 ATTACHMENTS: Request for Qualifications -Indian Creek Reservoir Hypolimnetic Oxygenation Facility Design CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES 1lH~ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES.J\1,\ ~ , CATEGORY: Sewer NO NO -22- REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Indian Creek Reservoir Hypolimnetic Oxygenation Facility Design 1. Introduction The South Tahoe Public Utility District (District) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide civil engineering services for an in-reservoir oxygenation system facility design. The selected consultant will be expected to assist the District in developing plans and specifications and obtaining permits for a Hypolimnetic Oxygenation (HO) system at the Indian Creek Reservoir (ICR) in rural Alpine County, California. The District will be responsible for reviewing all plans and specifications and submitting all completed permit applications required for the project. Funding for this project has been provided in full or in part through an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Federal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program (Clean Water Act Section 319). The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the State Water Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. 2. Scope of Work The following paragraphs provide an abbreviated scope of work for completing a final engineering design for a Hypolimnetic Oxygenation (HO) Facility for the Indian Creek Reservoir (ICR - HO Facility). The consultant team is encouraged to expand on this scope, as it deems necessary, to provide a complete work product. Indian Creek Reservoir (ICR) is a 3,160 acre-foot capacity fresh water reservoir, located in the northeast portion of Alpine County California (Figure 1). Depending on water level, the ICR covers an area of about 110 to 159 acres with an average water depth of about 14 to 20 feet. Maximum water depth at the reservoir varies from between 48 to 60 feet. The ICR was constructed in 1969 for the temporary storage of treated wastewater and for use as a recreation fishery. Since 1989, all treated wastewater, once conveyed to the ICR, has been redirected to the neighboring Harvey Place Reservoir (HPR). Since 1989, all make-up water for the ICR has been provided by fresh water diversions from Indian Creek and the West Fork of the Carson River. In the mid 1980s, when the ICR was still receiving treated wastewater flows, the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (LRWQCB) identified the ICR as an impaired waterbody, due to eutrophication. In July 2002, the LRWQCB adopted a Total -23t Request For Qualifications ICR Oxygenation Facility Design March 7, 2007 Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) that established numerical limits for five (5) indicator parameters: Total Phosphorus (TP); Dissolved Oxygen (DO); Secchi Depth; Chlorophyll a; and Carlson Trophic State Index to improve the water quality of the ICR. In 2004, the District's consultant completed an internal phosphorus control plan that outlined a mitigation strategy to comply with the TMDL (K/JC, 2004). In 2005, the District's consultant completed a pre-design for a HO system for the ICR (AHA, 2005). The project consists of completing a final engineering design for the ICR-HO facility and providing survey information needed to site the HO Facility and establish sampling stations in accordance with the ICR TMDL Monitoring Plan. The Monitoring plan will be used to guide data collection to evaluate the efficacy of the ICR-HO facility. The ICR-HO facility shall be used to generate and deliver dissolved oxygen to the hypoliminion in order to increase oxygen content and decrease dissolved phosphorous and chlorophyll a concentrations. Site survey work required for this project will include: 1) replacement of two (2) survey monuments on the ICR main dam and replacement of one(l) survey monument on the ICR auxiliary dam; 2) completing a site plan for the ICR-HO facility; 3) completing a bathymetry survey for the ICR; 4) siting of the in-reservoir oxygenation system and ICR TMDL monitoring stations; and 5) completing settlement surveys on the ICR dams and neighboring HPR dam. All coordinate and elevation survey data shall be prOVided in decimal degrees and California State Plane Coordinates, NA VD 88 and NGVD29 elevations. The settlement surveys shall be reported in accordance with Division of Safety of Dams (0500) requirements. The HO Facility is proposed to include the removal and replacement of an approximately lS-foot x 20-foot equipment room to be sited on or near the ICR main dam. The equipment room will be used to house a compressor-driven pressure-swing (PSA) device to deliver oxygen to the hypolimnion through an in-reservoir submerged down-flow contact oxygenation (SDCO) system. A wind powered generating system will be used to provide electrical power to the facility. . As currently envisioned, the ICR-HO Facility Design Project will entail providing survey data and preparing plans and specifications for the following items: · CEQA, CDFG, DSOD and Alpine County permitting; · On-site PSA oxygen supply system design; · SDCO Cone oxygen delivery system design; · Oxygen delivery system conveyance and power line design; · Wind power generation system design; · Equipment Room architectural and structural design; · Equipment Room mechanical; and · Equipment Room electrical, controls and instrumentation design. 3. Deliverables At a minimum, the Consultant shall submit the following deliverables for the ICR-HO Facility Design Project: -242 Request For Qualifications ICR Oxygenation Facility Design March 7, 2007 . Site survey (Topographic - electronic and wet-stamped paper copy); . ICR Bathymetry survey (electronic and wet-stamped paper copy); . Dam Settlement Survey Reports for the ICR and HPR; . Existing Facility Survey and Pre-Design Technical Memorandum; . SO-percent Contract Documents including plans, specifications, and preliminary construction cost estimate; . 90-percent Contract Documents including plans, specifications, and preliminary construction cost estimate; . Rnal Contract Documents including plans, specifications, and final estimate of probable construction costs; . Plans for CEQA, CDFG, DSOD and Alpine County permitting submittals; and . Progress Reports (to be submitted with all invoices) to satisfy the reporting requirements of SWRCB Grant Agreement No. 06-244-556-0. 4. District Project Team and Management Ivo Bergsohn is the Project Director and will have overall responsibility and accountability for this 319(h) Grant-funded project. Various District Staff will work directly with the Consultant team to coordinate permitting and the design and development of the contract documents. 5. Proposal Content and Requirements To be considered for Engineering Services, your Proposal Contents and Cost must be submitted in two separate envelopes, clearly marked and shall include the following: The proposal contents shall be a maximum of ten (10) pages, plus a project schedule, manpower loading matrix, and appendix material. A typical qualifications proposal submittal should follow the format provided below. . Transmittal Letter (no more than 2 pages): Include any information you believe should be highlighted from your proposal or any key considerations for the selection committee to consider that are not covered in the proposal requirements. Consultant will also include in the transmittal, any exceptions taken to the District's Standard Consulting Agreement (attached). . Firm Experience (no more than 2 pages): Provide a general overview of your firm and the firm's experience at providing Engineering Services associated with lake/reservoir restoration and/or in-reservoir oxygenation systems design. . Firm's Approach to Project (no more than 2 pages): Consultant shall describe its approach in implementing and managing the project to a successful completion. This includes how the consultant shall meet the stated goals within the scheduled time of completion, the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary project team, including District Staff, and other consultants if necessary. -253 Request For Qualifications ICR Oxygenation Facility Design March 7, 2007 . Project Team (no more than 2 pages): Describe your project team, including title, office location and contact information. Include the key individuals and sub consultants that will actually be responsible for conducting the project's technical activities and for management of the project. Include a percent-time availability table for the project manager and key staff, who will be actively working on the design. An organization chart should be provided showing the inter-relation of all the project team members, both District and Consultant. · References (no more than 2 pages): Provide at least three (3) references for the key individuals on the project team. This section should proVide a short description of the project and your firm or staff members' role, and a specific contact person with phone number. The selection team will be focusing on project performance and will be requesting input as to conformance with schedules and budgets. · Submit manpower-loading matrix indicating an estimate of hours to complete the services as described in this Request for Proposals. The estimate should be an itemized staffing breakdown in spreadsheet form, indicating personnel classification, hours for each Consultant team member for each work task. This section will not include any estimate of costs. · Appendix materials may be provided, but is not required other than specifically identified, in addition to the ten-page proposal limit. Appendix material may not be read and if submitted should be limited to resumes of proposed key staff relevant to the scope of work. 6. Proposed Compensation The consultant shall provide, in a separately sealed and clearly marked envelope, the Cost to be charged to the District by task and a total proposed project cost. The cost proposal shall identify the overall multiplier and include direct labor costs and expenses including travel and high-end computer use. Cost proposals will not be opened until after each firm's proposal has been reviewed, ranked and the firm deemed most qualified has been selected. Only the cost proposal for the selected firm will be opened and will form the basis of negotiations for the contract. 7. Desired Schedule RFQ Phase Begin RFQ Process RFQ Submittals Due Review Submittals Notify Successful Firm Negotiate Contract Board Approval 03{16{07 04{04{07 04{05{07 to 04/10/07 04/10/07 04/11/07 to 04/17/07 04/19/07 HO Facility Design Phase Site Survey ICR Bathymetry Survey 05/01/07 to 05/11/07 05/14/07 to 06/15/07 -26~ Request For Qualifications ICR Oxygenation Facility Design March 7, 2007 Pre-Design District Review Design Development - 50% Dam Settlement Survey Reports District Review Design Development - 90 % District Review Complete Plans and Specifications 05/11/07 to 07/03/07 07/05/07 to 07/13/07 07/16/07 to 08/17/07 05/11/07 to 08/20/07 08/20/07 to 08/28/07 08/29/07 to 09/14/07 09/17/07 to 09/21/07 09/28/07 Permitting Phase CEQA CDFG Notification DSOD Notification Alpine County Building Dept. 07/16/07 to 10/31/07 07/16/07 to 09/28/07 07/16/07 to 09/28/07 10/02/07 to 12/15/07 Biddina/Construction Phase Advertise For Bids Contractors Pre-bid Meeting Bid Opening Board Approval Construction/Start-up 01/22/08 to 02/19/08 02/05/08 02/19/08 02/21/08 03/27/08 to 07/30/08 8. Evaluation Criteria Consultant selection to be based on the firm's approach to the project, relevant project experience, and demonstrated ability to meet the desired schedule. Further consideration will be given to references and previous work experience. 9. Submittals Interested parties shall submit four (4) copies of their Proposal to the District by no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 4th, 2007. The Proposal shall be presented in a sealed envelope labeled "ICR Oxygenation Facility Design Proposal" and addressed as follows: South Tahoe Public Utility District Attention: Ivo Bergsohn, P.G., C.Hg. Hydro-Geologist 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6474 Proposals shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length (plus a project schedule, manpower loading matrix, and appendix material) using a minimum 11-point font size type. Resumes should be included as attachments and will not be counted within the 10-page proposal limit. Accompanying Cost proposals shall be provided in a separate sealed envelope. P:\IBergsohn\ICR... TM DL \319(hLGrant\HO_Fadlity _Design_ RRL v2.doc -275 I'-~-_/~'\ (... I I t.___ ..,_................_./....... / '~) ~ l\-_~/ r1 l~ c" " N W+E s INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR Alpine County, CA (38.752 N, -119.778 W) . ~ .....,......... Figure 1. -28- ~~ RkhWtt 60lbrft South Tahoe Public Utility District Dlrectore K.1tthleen Fa,"", Jamep It Jonoo5 Mary lDu M*lICher DuaM Wallace Eric; Scll,llf.". 1Z75 Me.adowCre8t Driva. South Lake Tahoe -CA 96150-7401 Phone 530 544-6474- Fax 530 541-0614. WWW.5tpud.U5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4f TO: Board of Directors FROM: Jim Hoggatt, Construction ManagerlEngineer MEETING DATE: March 15, 2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Customer Service, Operations and Laboratory Facility REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: (1) Approve the project Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., and (2) Authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion with the EI Dorado County Clerk. DISCUSSION: Staff has performed a final inspection of the project and has found that Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. has met all contract requirements. Staff recommends approval of the project Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims, and the filing of a Notice of Completion with EI Dorado County Clerk. SCHEDULE: As soon as possible COSTS: ACCOUNT NO: 2029-8401, 2029-8677 BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: <$2,372,329> ATTACHMENTS: Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims, and Notice of Completion, Budget Analysis CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES /!tit.! ') CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES K ~y)'::'. CATEGORY: Water NO NO -29- CLOSEOUT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS THIS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS (Agreement) is made in South Lake Tahoe, California, this 15th day of March, 2007, by and between South Tahoe Public Utility District, (DISTRICT), and Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., (CONTRACTOR). KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: 1. That the undersigned, as the authorized representative of CONTRACTOR, and for each of its successors, assigns and partners, for and in consideration of Nine Million Four Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Dollars ($9,498,000.00), the original Contract amount, and the sum of One Million Three Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars ($1,322,747.60) for Contract Change Orders Nos. 1 through 8, receipt of which is acknowledged, does release and forever discharge the DISTRICT, and each of its successors, assigns, directors, officers, agents, servants, volunteers and employees, from any and all ' rights, claims, causes of action, demands, debts, obligations, liabilities, actions, damages, costs and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys', paralegal and experts' fees, costs and expenses) and other claims, which may be asserted against DISTRICT by reason of any matter or thing which was the subject matter of or basis for: A. The performance of all terms and conditions of that certain agreement dated April 28, 2005 for Purchase Order No. P16294, DISTRICT project: Customer Service Fadlity and Wastewater Operations/Laboratory Building Project. B. Change Orders Nos. 1 through' 8, as approved by the parties, pertaining to Purchase Order No. P16294 and shown in Payment Request No. 19, dated January 18, 2007. 2. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall waive or alter the rights, privileges, 'and powers of the DISTRICT or the duties, liabilities and obligations of the CONTRACTOR and its surety(ies) in respect to any portions of the Contract Documents for Purchase Order No. P16294. 3. The District has received no claims from the Contractor. 4. Upon execution of this Agreement, the DISTRICT agrees to promptly record a NOTICE OF COMPLETION with the EI Dorado County Recorder. 5. The current retention amount is Original Contract amount Total Change Order Amount Less: Amount Previously Paid (Request Nos. 1 through 19) Retainage BALANCE: $ 541,037.35 $9,498,000.00 $1,322,747.00 $< 10,279,709.65> $<541,037.35> $-0- 1 s: \Projects\ Water\CS,Ops, Lab- 2005\Q.OSEOUTagreement.doc -31- The retainage will be released to the CONTRACTOR at the expiration of thirty-five (35) calendar days after date of recording a NOTICE OF COMPLETION by EI Dorado County Recorder or when all stop notices have been released, whichever last occurs. The release provided pursuant to this Agreement shall not apply to CONTRACTOR'S right to the retention amount until and to the extent such amounts are received by CONTRACTOR. 6. CONTRACTOR and DISTRICT agree that the total adjusted Contract price and time of performance for Purchase Order No. P16294, after the execution of change orders, is as follows: Original Contract Price Original Calendar Days Adjusted Contract Price Adjusted Calendar Days $ 9,498,000.00 460 $10,820,747.00 185 7. It is understood and agreed by Contractor that the facts with respect to which the release provided pursuant to this Agreement is given may turn out to be other than or different from the facts as now known or believed to be, and Contractor expressly assumes the risk of the facts turning out to be different than they now appear, and agrees that the release provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be, in all respects, effective and not subject to termination or rescission by any such difference in facts and Contractor expressly waives any and all rights it has or may have under California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides as follows: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the Release which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor. II 8. The release made by the CONTRACTOR is not to be construed as an admission or admissions of liability and the Contractor denies any such liability. Contractor agrees that it will forever refrain and forebear from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any lawsuit, action or other proceeding against the District based on, arising out of, or in any way connected with the subject matter of this release. 9. The CONTRACTOR releases the DISTRICT from all claims, including but not limited to those of its Subcontractors for all delay and impact costs, if any. 10. The CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to the DISTRICT that the CONTRACTOR has not assigned or transferred or purported to assign or transfer to any person, firm, corporation, association or entity any of the rights, claims, warranties, demands, debts, obligations, liabilities, actions, causes of action, damages, costs, expenses and other claims and the CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the DISTRICT, its successors, assigns, directors, officers, agents, servants, volunteers and employees, from and against, without limitation, any and all rights, claims, warranties, demands, debts, obligations, liabilities, actions, causes of action, 2 S: \Projects\ Water\CS,Ops,Lab- 200S\Q.OSEOUTagreement.doc -32- damages, costs, expenses and other claims, including but not limited to attorneys', paralegal and experts' fees, costs and expenses arising out of or connected with any such assignment or transfer or purported assignment or transfer. 11. The parties acknowledge that they have been represented by counsel of their own choice in connection with the preparation and execution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge and represent that they understand and voluntarily consent and agree to each and every provision contained in this Agreement. 12. The parties further acknowledge and represent that no promise, inducement or agreement, not expressed in this Agreement, have been made and that this Agreement contains the entire agreement among the parties and that the terms of the Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital. 13. The persons executing this Agreement represent and warrant to the other party that the execution and performance of the terms of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all corporate, partnership, individual, or other entity requirements and that said persons have the right, power, legal capacity and authority to execute and enter into this Agreement. SOUTH TAHOE PUBUC UTILITY DISTRICT RICHARD H. SOLBRIG, GENERAL MANAGER 3/15/2007 BOARD APPROVAL DATE AlTEST: KATHY SHARP, CLERK OF BOARD DATED ROEBBELEN CONTRACTING, INC. By: 2---e:-/~-:;::::;;e:::::=::- ;4;11.. ROBERV:1 KJOME, VICE PRESIDENT 2 ~-;2. g - 07 DATED 3 S: \Projects\ Water\CS,Ops,Lab- 2005\G.OSEOUTagreement.doc -33- RECORDING REQUESTED BY: Heidi C. Donovan SOUTH TAHOE PUBUC UTIliTY DISTRICT WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: SOUTH TAHOE PUBUC UTIliTY DISTRICT 1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe California 96150 SPACE ABOVE THIS UNE FOR RECORDER'S USE APN: 25-061-32 NOTICE OF COMPLETION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: 1. The undersigned is OWNER or agent of the OWNER of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described. 2. The FULL NAME of the OWNER is SOUTH TAHOE PUBUC UTIUTY DISTRICT 3. The FULL ADDRESS of the OWNER is 1275 Meadow Crest Drive. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 4. The NATURE OF THE INTEREST or ESTATE of the undersigned is: In fee. (If other than fee, strike "in fee" and insert here, for example, "purchaser under contract of purchase," or "lessee." 5. The FULL NAMES and FULL ADDRESSES of ALL PERSONS, if any, WHO HOLD SUCH INTEREST or ESTATE with the undersigned as JOINT TENANTS or as TENANTS IN COMMON are: Name & Address Name & Address 6. The FULL NAMES of FULL ADDRESSES OF THE PREDECESSORS in INTEREST of the undersigned if the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of the work of improvement herein referred to: Name & Address Name & Address 7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was COMPLETED on 2/21/2007. 8. The work of improvement completed is described as follows: Customer Service Fadlity, Wastewater Operations/Laboratory Building Project. 9. The NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR, if any, for such work of improvement is .Roebbelen Contracting, Inco. 10. The street address of said property is See Exhibit "A" attached. 11. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of South Lake Tahoe County of EI Dorado, State of California, and is described as follows: As shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, and commonly known as DATE: March 15, 2007 VERIACATION FOR INDIVIDUAL OWNER: I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the owner of the aforesaid interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have read said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and the facts stated therein are true and correct. SlG.NATUI\.~ OF OWNER OR AGENT OF OWNER ERIC SCHAFER, B~a~a ~Desident DATE AND PLACE SIGNATURE OF OWNER NAMED IN PARAGRAPH 2 VERIACATIONFORNON-INDIVIDUALOWNER: SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Califomia that I am the Boa rd Prp s i dpnt of the aforesaid interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have read the said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true and correct. March 15, 2007 at South I akfl Tahop, r.A DATE AND PLACE SIGNATURE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF OWNER ERIC SCHAFER -34- Notice of Completion EXHIBIT "A" to Notice of Completion Customer Service Facility and Wastewater Operations/Laboratory Building Project The site of the work is located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, California. The work to be performed consists of the construction of an approximately 19,000 square foot Customer Service Facility and a 7,000 square foot Wastewater Operations/Laboratory Building on a level pad, including concrete foundation, concrete masonry unit exterior walls, steel framing and decking, EIFS, asphalt and EPDM roofing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, laboratory equipment together with demolition, utility installations, site improvements, curb and gutter, and paving. Customer Service Facility and Wastewater Operations/Laboratory Building Project EXHIBIT "A" to Notice of Completion -35- South Tahoe Public Utility District March 15, 2007 1275 Meadow Crest Drive - South Lake Tahoe - CA 96150-7401 Phone 530 544-6474- Fax 530541-0614- www.stpud.us I HEREBY CERTIFY on March 15,2007, before me, the undersigned Clerk of the Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District, personally appeared Eric Schafer, Board President, known to me to be the person whose name subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledge that he executed the same. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Kathy Sharp, Clerk of the Board -36- CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER LABORATORY & OPERATIONS FACILITY Accounts: 2029-8401 & 8677 BUDGET REMAINING ANALYSIS: Spent to date Outstanding Purchase Orders- Alpine Metals Blinds & Designs Granger Lumos Associates Roebbelen Contracting Inc. SBC Pacific Bell Tustin Lock & Safe Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers Total Encumbered Total Spent & Encumbered Budget Under (Over) Budget 2006107 All Years 3,044,562 13,119,021 702 702 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,670,458 1,670,458 3,575 3,575 0 0 5,934 5,934 1 ,680,669 1 ,680,669 4,725,231 14,799,689 2,352,902 12,427,360 f2,372.329) 12.372.329) Note: Amount exceeding budget reduces the Capital Outlay Reserve. -37- South Tahoe Public Utility District IQiItWd It 5clIIlit ~ ~farrllll J_ R. Jone6 Mary Lou ~ Dwme W.lIaa Eric 5chaf.". 1275 Meadow Cr85t Drive. South Lake Tahoe. CA. 96150-7401 Phone 5,30 544--6474. Fax 530 541-0614.www.stpuetu5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 4g TO: Board of Directors FROM: Rhonda McFarlane, Chief Financial 'Officer MEETING DATE: March 15, 2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Sewer Financing REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Authorize staff to engage financial advisor services from Bartle Wells Associates for issuing a Sewer Enterprise Fund borrowing. DISCUSSION: Outside funding, is necessary to plan, design, and construct new and replacement sewer infrastructure projects in 2006/07,2007/08 and 2008/09 fiscal years. Financial planning for the sewer enterprise fund capital projects was reviewed by the District Finance Committee in its February meetings and the entire Board during the annual Budget Workshop. Bartle Wells Associates has been financial advisor to the District for many years after being selected through a Request for Proposal process. Staff has reviewed their proposal and found the terms acceptable. The Bartle Wells Associates proposal quotes prices for a competitive sale and a private placement. Upon approval of the financial advisor proposal, Bartle Wells will work with staff and the Finance Committee to determine the most cost effective issuance type. After that is determined, staff will ask the Board for their approval of the borrowing and to authorize the hiring of bond counsel. SCHEDULE: Debt issuance within 120 days COSTS: $23,000 to $49,000 depending on the type of financing ACCOUNT NO: TBD BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $10,000,000 issuance anticipated including issuance costs. The borrowing was not in the 2007 adopted budget, but is in the proposed 2008 financial plan. ATTACHMENTS: Proposal from Bartle Wells. CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES ~J NO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES r~ NO CATEGORY: Sewer -39- ~fDJ- , '-) I J [~_\W INDEPENDENT PUBLIC fINANCE ADVISORS 1889 Alcatraz Avenue Berkeley, CA 94703 5106533399 fax: 5106533769 www.bartlewells.com BARTLE WELLS ASSOCIATES March 2, 2007 RECEIVED MAR 0 5 2007 South Tahoe Public Utility District 1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 Rhonda McFarlane Chief FinancIal Officer Attn: Rhonda McFarlane, CPA, Chief Financial Officer Re: Proposal for Financial Advisory Services Bartle Wells Associates is pleased to submit this proposal to the South Tahoe Public Utility District to provide financial advisory services in connection with the sale of revenue certificates of participation to fund sewer capital projects. The District has indicated that the sewer borrowing could be about $10.0 million. BW A served as the District's financial advisor on the 2001 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds for $7.85 million and the 2004 Sewer COPs for $15.0 million. Reed V. Schmidt will be assigned as principal in charge and project manager on this assignment. He has worked for the District on other water and wastewater fmancings. For more than 40 years, BW A has served over 400 clients in the western United States on more than 2,500 assignments. BW A has developed financing plans and acted as fmancial advisors for numerous public agencies as demonstrated in the attached list. BW A offers the District two alternative fmancing methods: a competitive COP sale or a private placement with a limited offering to banks, municipal leasing fIrms, and underwriters. The proposed professional services under the two fInancing alternatives appear below. Competitive COP Sale Services Bartle Wells Associates will perform the following services in connection with the issuance of sewer revenue certifIcates of participation for the District, working at all times in close cooperation with the District's staff, bond counsel, and other consultants and advisors. 1. Schedule and Task Organization: · Establish mutually agreeable certificate sale schedule and task list for actions necessary to complete the sale of certificates. · Identify responsibility for each task. -41- Charter Member/National Association of Independent Public Finance Advisors South Tahoe Public Utility District March 2, 2007 Page 2 2. Data Collection and Analysis: Assemble, review, and analyze pertinent data about the District, its sewer enterprise, and capital projects that have a bearing on the certificate issue's security, including the following: o Five years of audited financial statements o Prior year and current budget o Revenue and expense projections for ten future years o List of anticipated capital improvements to be financed o Legal documents o Customers and financial data o Rate and fee schedules o Demographic data on the District's service area · Review available information that serves as a basis for making the best presentation to the rating agencies, insurers, bond underwriters, and investors. 3. Terms and Conditions: Working with the District's staff and bond counsel, recommend terms and conditions for sale of the certificates, including the maturity schedule, provisions for call and redemption, bond insurance, and other conditions designed to improve the salability of the certificates and provide flexibility in repayment. 4. Preliminary Official Statement: · Prepare the text for the official statement describing the certificates, the District, the District's financial resources, sewer capital projects, and the economy and resources of the area. · Submit draft for review by District staff, its attorney, and bond counseL · Incorporate comments and corrections. · Provide corrected draft in a tiqlely manner for approval by District Board. · Print copies of the official statement and send them to bond underwriters, investors, rating agencies, and others interested in the project or the certificates. · Furnish copies to the District for its use. 5. Legal Documents: · Review legal documents prepared by bond counsel, including trust indenture, installment sale agreement, assignment agreement, and others as necessary. · Assist in preparation of official notice of sale. · Assist District in choosing trustee. 6. Rating and Insurance Services: · Recommend an approach to ratings of the certificates: should the issue be rated, by which rating agencies, and why. -42- South Tahoe Public Utility District March 2, 2007 Page 3 · Recommend approach to bond insurance: direct purchase, prequalify for bidder's option, or no insurance. · Prepare presentations to rating agencies and insurance firms regarding the issue. · Schedule meetings and assist District staff in preparing for meetings. · Follow up with additional information as required. · Notify potential bidders and purchasers of ratings when received. 7. Continuing Disclosure Undertaking: · Work with District staff to determine specific information which will be provided annually throughout the life of the COP issue, pursuant to SEC Rule 15c2-12. · Recommend method of providing continuing disclosure information. 8. Marketing: · Contact major bond underwriters to stimulate competition in bidding. · Prepare announcements to underwriters and for financial publications. · Monitor bond market conditions and recommend changes in bond sale schedule based on market conditions. · Answer inquiries and requests for further information from prospective purchasers of the certificates and take other appropriate steps to familiarize underwriters with the revenue certificates and with the District. 9. Sale: · Host the bid opening. · Analyze in detail all bids received. · Select the lowest bid at the sale. · Make recommendations to the District as to award of the revenue certificates. · Act on the District's behalf if further negotiations are required. 10. Final Official Statement: · Complete the final official statement reflecting the winning bid for the certificates. · Deliver the official statement to the underwriter within seven business days of the sale. · Furnish copies to the District for its use. -43- South Tahoe Public Utility District March 2, 2007 Page 4 11. Closing: · Review closing documents prepared by bond counsel. · Prepare or review statement of sources and uses of funds. · Prepare or review settlement amounts and instructions. 12. Sale Results: · Prepare a summary of sale results. Private Placement Loan Bartle Wells Associates will perform the following services in connection with the private placement of sewer revenue COPs for the District, working at all times in close cooperation with the District's staff, bond counsel, and other consultants and advisors. 1. Schedule and Task Organization: · Establish mutually agreeable certificate sale schedule and task list for actions necessary to complete the private placement of certificates. · Identify responsibility for each task. 2. Data Collection and Analysis: Assemble, review, and analyze pertinent data about the District, its sewer enterprise, and capital projects that have a bearing on the certificate issue's security, including the following: o Five years of audited financial statements o Prior year and current budget o Revenue and expense projections for five years o List of anticipated capital improvements to be financed o Legal documents o Customers and financial data o Rate and fee schedules o Demographic data on the District's service area · Review available information that serves as a basis for making the best presentation to banks, municipal leasing, firms, underwriters, and investors. 3. Terms and Conditions: Working with the District's staff and bond counsel, recommend terms and conditions for private placement of the certificates, including the maturity schedule, provisions for call and redemption, any bond insurance, and other conditions designed to improve the security of the certificates and provide flexibility in their repayment. -44- South Tahoe Public Utility District March 2, 2007 Page 5 4. Private Placement Solicitation: Send tenns and conditions as well as supporting financial infonnation (such as historical comprehensive annual financial reports, current budget, 10-year financial plan, etc.) to a limited list of banks, municipal leasing fmus, and underwriters (i.e., potential lenders). Analyze th~ir responses and bids. Working with District staff, select the lender that best satisfies the financial requirements of the District, including interest rates, loan terms, and security features. 5. Private Placement Negotiations: Negotiate terms and conditions with the chosen lender and recommend them to the District for approval. 6. Legal Documents: Review and provide comments on legal documents prepared by lender's attorney and bond counsel, including installment sales agreement, trustee agreement, and Board resolutions. 7. Closing: Review closing documents prepared by lender's attorney and bond counsel. Prepare or review statement of sources and uses of funds. Prepare or review settlement amounts and instructions. Availability and Fees 1. B W A is prepared to begin work upon your authorization to proceed. 2. During the project development period, B W A staff will be available at all reasonable times and on reasonable notice for consultation with the District, its staff, attorneys, consulting engineers, bond underwriters, rating analysts, and others as necessary. 3. All work will be performed by Bartle Wells Associates. Reed V. Schmidt, a principal with the firm, will be placed in charge of the work and will devote the time and effort to the project as needed. 4. For all services related to a competitive sale of COPs, commencing not more than 120 days before the sale, the fee is $45,000 plus direct reimbursable expenses, which are estimated to be $4,000. BW A will also engage outside services, such as computer analysis; word processing; production, printing, and mailing of preliminary and final official statements; and delivery services. Ifrequested, BW A will provide the District with an estimate of the cost of these outside services. For private placement of the sewer COPs, the fee is $20,000 plus direct reimbursable expenses, which are estimated to be $3,000. Assuming a private placement, there -45- South Tahoe Public Utility District March 2, 2007 Page 6 will be no outside services for preparation, production, printing, and mailing of a preliminary and final official statement. 5. For Competitive COP Sale Services, 80 percent of the fee, plus direct reimbursable expenses, is payable as provided in the attached Billing Rate Schedule 2007 upon completion of the official statement, with the balance due upon sale of the certificates. For a private placement, the total financial advisory fee would be due at the closing of the financing transaction. 6. The financial advisory fee is subject to the following restrictions: a. The fee is based on completion of the COP sale within six months of authorization to proceed, and assumes that the District will provide all necessary information in a timely manner. If the project is delayed beyond the anticipated completion date due to circumstances over which BW A has no control, BW A is to be reimbursed for time spent and expenses incurred beyond such date. b. The fee assumes one draft submittal of a preliminary official statement based on final project cost. Time and expenses involved in revising tables and assumptions due to changes in project costs or in preparing additional draft preliminary official statements, constitute additional services. c. The fee is based on attendance at three meetings at the District's offices: one meeting with District staff, one with the Finance Committee, and one Board presentation. Preparation for and attendance at additional meetings will be billed on an hourly basis plus direct expenses. 7. In addition to the services provided under this proposal, the District may authorize BW A to perform additional services for which the District will compensate BW A based on consultants' hourly rates at the time the work is performed, plus direct expenses. 8. Bartle Wells Associates will maintain in force, during the full term of the assignment, insurance in the amounts and coverage as provided in the Schedule of Insurance attached. 9. This proposal may be withdrawn or amended if not accepted within 90 days. -46- South Tahoe Public Utility District March 2, 2007 Page 7 BW A would very much like to work for the District on this assignment and hope that this proposal will constitute a suitable basis for serving the District. If this proposal is acceptable, please countersign the proposal and return one copy to BW A and issue a purchase order. Very truly yours, BARTLE WELLS ASSOCIATES ~dV. uc/r# Reed V. Schmidt, CIPFA Principal Bartle Wells Associates is authorized to provide the services outlined above, at the fee stated. By: Date: For: South Tahoe Public Utility District Enclosures: List of Bond Sales Billing Rate Schedule 2007 Insurance Schedule llAlcalmll"..lPJOposal$lSoutb T""'" PUD'DJ.2007 FA SolVer f~ FA s..... _.. (Madt 2007).cloc: -47- BARTLE WELLS ASSOCIATES BILLING RATE SCHEDULE 2007 Rates Effective 1/1/2007 Professional Services Financial Analyst I...... .............. .............. .... .......... ....... ........ ................... .... $95 per hour Financial Analyst II...... ....... ...... ....... ..... ..... ............ .............. .... ......... ........ $140 per hour Project Consultant.... .............. ..... ........ ................................ ............ .......... $160 per hour Senior Consultant ..................................................................................... $175 per hour Project Manager .............. .................. ... ..... ....... ..... .... ...................... .......... $190 per hour Principal Consultant...... ....................... ............... ......... ........ ..................... $215 per hour Expert witness, legal testimony or other special limited assignment will be billed at one and one-halftimes the consultant's hourly rate. The professional time rates include all overhead and indirect costs. Bartle Wells Associates does not charge for secretarial support services and internal computer time. The above rates will be in effect through December 31, 2007 at which time they will be subject to change. Direct Expenses Word processing and computer-assisted services related to official statement production are charged as direct expenses at $60 per hour. Subconsultants will be billed at cost plus ten percent. Other reimbursable direct expenses incurred on behalf of the agency will be billed at cost plus ten percent. These reimbursable costs include, but are not limited to: . Travel, meals, lodging . Long distance telephone and fax . Typography and printing . Special statistical services . Outside computer services . Bond ratings . Automobile mileage . Messenger services and mailing costs . Photocopying and report binding . Graphic design and photography . Special legal services . Advertisements Insurance Bartle Wells Associates maintains insurance in the amounts and coverage as provided in the attached schedule of insurance. Special insurance, licensing, or pennit requirements beyond what is shown on the schedule of insurance are billed in addition to the contract amount. Payment Fees will be billed monthly for the preceding month, and will be payable within 30 days of the date of the invoice. A late charge of 1.0 percent per month may be applied to balances unpaid after 60 days. -48- 'f.:\,-T-i.~~ ~.4~\;\ '\, ~, .,:-~~: \\;J f" \~:0~;'): '.0' ~OUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT "Basic Services for a Complex World" '~:"'Io , '/'!/...... " "':'.~ <, ',~ )~>,~ 4/ ' ~:. -.',' ~:::~ ~~/ :'",.... 1;...,' ., ..., .. '. ~.~, . ..:.,:,' I .~:'~~~ .! .: .'~.,.:7.:... . , d. , , (,f ";~/., ij; .~ Richard Solbri~, General Mana~er Eric W. Schafer, President BOARD MEMBERS Paul Sciuto, Assistant Manajer James R. Jones, Vice President Duane Wallace, Director Mar)' Lou Mosbacher, Director. Kathleen Farrell, Director - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT FEBRUARY 15, 2007 MINUTES The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session, February 15, 2007, 2:00 P.M., District Office, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President Schafer; Directors Jones, Mosbacher. Director Wallace was excused. Director Farrell was absent. ROLL CALL STAFF: Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, Brown, R. Johnson, Curtis, Nolan, Hoggatt, Bergsohn, T. Powers, Attorney Kvistad. Rhonda McFarlane congratulated Linda Brown, Pur- chasing Agent, on receiving the Employee of the Month Award. She also reported Brown achieved her purchasing certification and is now a Certified Public Buyer. Brown thanked the Board for the opportunities the District has afforded her. Moved Mosbacher / Second Jones 1 Wallace Excused 1 CONSENT CALENDAR Farrell Absent / Passed to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted: a. SCADA Improvements - (1) Waived bidding proce- dures, as outlined in the Purchasing Policy, for standardized equipment requiring compatibility with existing equipment, and to be purchased from the existing supplier; and (2) Authorized purchase of three Moscad RTU' s from Global Data Specialists, Inc., in the amount of $15,003; -49- REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 15,2007 PAGE - 2 b. Upper Dressler Ditch Pipeline - Authorized staff to advertise for bids for the construction of the pipeline; c. Wellhead Treatment Facilities Design - Approved District staff entering into negotiations with Carollo Engineers to complete an arsenic treatment facilities design for the Arrowhead Well No.3; d. Reimbursement to the Department of Health Services (DHS) Drinking Water Treatment and Research Fund - Authorized repayment of $827,626 the DHS provided the District in 2000 and 2001 to assist with replacing iost water production from MTBE contamination; e. Lake Tahoe Wastewater Infrastructure Partnership (L TWIP) - Authorized contract with the L TWIP to assist with wastewater infrastructure capital im- provement and replacement in the Lake Tahoe Basin and committing in-kind services for the District's share; f. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes: January 18, 2007. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) ITEM FOR BOARD ACTION Moved Jones 1 Second Schafer I Wallace Excused I Farrell Absent / Passed to approve payment in the amount of $1,808,162.29. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The committee met February 13. Minutes of the meeting are available upon request. Director Jones reported Director Wallace was selected to serve as chairman of the agency's board. Jones reported on his attendance at the February 14 meeting, where he served as alternate to Wallace's seat. General Manager: Richard Sol brig reported on four items: 1) He sent a letter to TRPA requesting they extend the Future Connections Plan and mitigation program to dove- tail with Pathway 2007. 2) Staff is trying to finalize the plant coverage issue with TRPA. Quite a while ago, their staff proposed possibly considering giving the District credit for the significant air quality improvements resulting from the solids handling project. -50- STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS EL DORADO COUNTY WATER AGENCY PURVEYOR REPRESENTATIVE REPORT GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 15, 2007 3) He is working with TRPA to clarify the intent behind the L TRA (Lake Tahoe Restoration Act). A former TRPA staff member incorrectly interpreted that the District is not eligible to receive money for planning efforts. The USFS denied funding based on that opinion. The original intent of the L TRA clearly allows funding for planning and the authors of the L TRA (Doolittle and Feinstein) are ready to attest to that fact. A meeting with TRPA and USFS staff is scheduled for February 22. 4) District staff sent a letter to the City of South Lake Tahoe voicing concerns regarding the coordina- tion of the convention center project. Manager of Field Ooerations: Randy Curtis reported on the types of public noticing the Department of Health Services requires when wells are out of compliance with the arsenic standards. Staff is eagerly awaiting the State's decision on the arsenic standard. The federal level is set at 10 ppb. PAGE - 3 GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS (continued) STAFF REPORTS PUBLIC HEARING liTEM FOR BOARD ACTION (Note: Notices for this public hearing were published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune on February 2 and February 8, 2007.) President Schafer opened the public hearing at at 2:30 p.m. The Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983 requires plans and updates for local water suppliers that deliver more than 3,000 acre feet of water or have more than 3,000 customers. Randy Curtis reported on the key points of the Urban Water Management Plan (URMP), which is used to estimate water usage under state allocations for the next 30 years. Conservation measures are an important part of this plan, and the District is offering various rebates on low-flow fixtures, and considering a turf buy-back program. Adoption of the plan will allow the District to qualify for grants to fund conservation programs. No public comments were received. President Schafer closed the public hearing at 2:59 p.m. Moved Jones 1 Second Mosbacher / Wallace Excused I Farrell Absent 1 Passed to adopt Resolution No. 2826-07 adopting the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan Update and declaring the Board's intent to implement water conservation measures, contingent that the current water shortage plan be included, and authorized staff to make minor changes to the plan before it is submitted. -51- PUBLIC HEARING: URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 15, 2007 PAGE - 4 3:00 - 3: 1 0 P.M. MEETING BREAK AND ADJOURN- MENT TO CLOSED SESSION RECONVENED TO REGULAR SESSION 3:45 P.M. ACTION I REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED SESSION No reportable Board action Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation re: Beth Jett, Kendall Pearce, and Pearce Family Trust Dated 1-20-88 vs. STPUD, Cox & Cox Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, Nimbus Engineers, a Nevada Corporation and Does 1- 100, Inclusive, Civil Action No. PC 20050567, Superior Court, County of EI Dorado. State of Ca. No reportable Board action. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation re: Meyers Landfill Site: United States of America vs. EI Dorado County and City of South Lake Tahoe and Third Party Defendants, Civil Action No. S-01-1520 LKK GGH, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Ca. No reportable Board action. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)/Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (One Case) 3:45 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Eric W. Schafer, Board President South Tahoe Public Utility District ATTEST: Kathy Sharp, Clerk of the Board South Tahoe Public Utility District -52- ~.n..-.. South Tahoe Public Utility District ~ ~ FMTtlll ~ R, Jone6 Ma~ Lou Mo6IIactw Du.tne W.llacct Eric 5c:Ivafer 1275 Meadow Cre6t Drive. South Lak8 Tahoe. CA 96150-7401 Phone 550 544-6474. Fax 500 541-0614. WWWstpuel.U5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6a TO: Board of Directors FROM: Lisa Coyner, Manager of Customer Service MEETING DATE: March 15, 2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Request to Appear Before the Board Re: Fire Hydrant Fee REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Consider customer request received from Dave Leal to refund balance of fees charged for the installation of a new fire hydrant in the amount of $3,003. DISCUSSION: Staff Comments: Board approved the immediate credit of the capacity charge for new construction. The capacity charge was $1,997.00 in 2006. Mr. Leal received his refund in December 2006 and is requesting the remainder of his Time & Material deposit refunded to him as he feels that fire hydrants are a capital improvement and that all District customers should pay for fire hydrants, not just those who are building or remodeling a home. Customer Comments: The same reasons the District refunded a fee for a portion of the fees I was charged should be applied to the entire fee I was charged. Hydrant not installed. SCHEDULE: COSTS: $150,000/year (estimate) ACCOUNT NO: BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: Unbudgeted ATTACHMENTS: Fire Hydrant Charges Fact Sheet CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES NO~l-}U NO, "y'(\<... CATEGORY: Water -53- South Tahoe Contact Information: Dennis Cocking 530.543.6208 direct 530.541.0614 fax 530.721.0001 cellular Public Utility District District Information Office 1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 FIRE HYDRANT CHARGES FACT SHEET . Currently, the District issues an immediate credit of the current water capacity charge ($2,716) for new construction whenever the fire department requires installation of a fire hydrant. · The justification for this policy lies in the benefit to the community-at-Iarge that is derived from the installation of a fire hydrant. In-home sprinkler systems are beneficial to the individual homeowner and do not convey the same benefit to the community that a fire hydrant does. . While the argument could be made that in-home sprinkler systems allow fires to be contained quickly and would prevent structure fires from getting out of control and involving neighboring homes, that benefit is theoretical at best. \ . In addition, the in-home sprinkler system becomes a value-added addition to the home and will be reflected in the overall value of the property, just as any other value-added feature. Upon sale of the home, the individual homeowner receives the value of this benefit, not the community. . It should be noted the current ordinance that has been adopted by both L VFPD and the City of SL T FD was voluntary and accomplished in the absence of consultation with the District. Had the District been allowed to comment on the proposed ordinance, both fire agencies would have been aware of the undersized waterline issue and would also have been made aware that the District's mandate is to provide potable water, not fire flows, to our customers. This information would have likely modified their interpretation of the code. . In light of the negative public reaction to the ordinance, the fire agencies have attempted to shift some responsibility to the District as, in some areas, the flows are not sufficient to meet the code. Had the District's water distribution system been designed to provide fire flows and were failing to meet them, we would be responsible. However, that is simply not the case. . As such, seeking relief from the District in the form of waived or reduced charges would unfairly punish our customers who would derive no benefit from the individual homeowner's sprinkler system. -55- ..-..#....".~. South Tahoe Public Utility District Dirtct0r8 MWlecm FIlmlII Ja_ R. Jone5 Mllry Lou Mo6i>.a.v Du.ane WaRac4 Eric Schsfor 1275 Meadow Crest Drive -South Lake Tahoe. CA 96150-7401 Phone 530 544-6474. Fax 530 541-0614 - WWW.5tpUd.U5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6b TO: Board of Directors FROM: Richard Solbrig, General Manager MEETING DATE: March 15, 2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: Total Compensation Study REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Authorize staff to enter into a contract with Koff & Associates, Inc., to conduct the study, in the amount of $26,105. DISCUSSION: During the negotiations last summer for the District's nonexempt employees Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), it was agreed that a total compensation study would be conducted this spring. The MOU negotiating committee reviewed four written proposals, and interviewed by telephone three of the firms who proposed. The committee unanimously selected Koff & Associates, Inc., to perform the study. The project scope includes meeting with the committee to review and approve the comparable agencies, obtain as many comparables for the District's positions as possible, and review all of the results with the MOU committee, including responding to any questions from District staff. The schedule calls for adjustments to be put into place starting with the first pay period in July, 2007. Funding for the project will come from the contingency fund. SCHEDULE: Complete study in June 2007. COSTS: $26,105 ACCOUNT NO: 1021/2021-4405 BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: <$8,692> ATTACHMENTS: Proposal CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES tfGHI /'1 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES \ \. f' , L CATEGORY: General NO NO -57- Solving the Human Resources Puzzle Since 1984 KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. PROPOSAL ForA COMPREHENSIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION STUDY FOR THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Submitted by: KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. 6400 Hollis Street, Suite 5 Emeryville, CA 94608 510.658.KOFF (5633) - voice 800.514.5195 - toll free 510.652.5633 - fax E-mail: gkrammer@koffassociates.com Contact Person Georg Krammer Chief Executive Officer 6400 Hollis Street. Suite 5 . Emeryville, CA 94608. TEL (510) 65&-~t)FF(5633) . TOLL FREE (800) 514-5195. FAX (510) 652-KOFF(5633) www.KoffAssociates.com , KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. Solving the Human Resources Puzzle Since 198. January 26, 2007 Ms. Nancy Hussmann Human Resources Director South Tahoe Public Utility District 1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Dear Ms. Hussmann: Thank you for including us in your Request for Proposal process. We are most interested in assisting your Agency with this important study. Koff & Associates is a DBE-designated and experienced public-sector consulting firm that has been conducting similar studies for special districts (water, wastewater, public utility, education, library, fire, community service, air quality management, housing, transportation, solid waste, hospital, and higher education districts) cities, counties, courts and for over 22 years. Koff & Associates, Inc. has achieved a reputation for working successfully with management, employees and union representatives. We believe in a high level of dialogue and input from employees and management and our proposal speaks to that level of effort. That extra effort has resulted in close to 100% implementation of all of our classification and compensation studies. Koff & Associates, Inc. is a small firm that accepts only as much work as our own staff can handle. This assures a high level of quality control, excellent communication between clients and our office, commitment to meeting timelines and budget, and a consistent high-caliber work product. We encourage you to contact our references. As Chief Executive Officer of the firm, I would assume the role of Project Director and be responsible for the successful completion of this project. I can be reached at the Emeryville address and phone number listed below. My e-mail addressis:gkrammer@koffassociates.com. Please call if you have any questions or wish additional information. We look forward to the opportunity to provide professional service to your Agency. Sincerely, i*1S.~ Georg S. Krammer Chief Executive Officer 6400 Hollis Street. Suite 5. Emeryville, CA 94608. TEL (510) 65B~FF(5633) . TOll FREE (800) 514-5195. FAX (510) 652-KOFF(5633 www.KoffAssociates.com KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. Solving the Human Resources Puzzle Since 1984 PROPOSAL ForA COMPREHENSIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION STUDY FOR THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Understanding of the Project 2. Qualifications of the Firm 3. Project Team 4. References 5. Work Plan and Methodology 6. Oeliverables 7. Expectations of Agency Support 8. Project Schedule 9. Proposed Project Costs 10. Insurance Requirements Attached - Sample Work Products Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 9 9 10 6400 Hollis Street. Suite 5. Emeryville, CA 94608. TEL (510) 658-I<~FF(5633) . TOLL FREE (800) 514-5195. FAX (510) 652-KOFF(5633 www.KoffAssociates.com KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. Solving the Human Resol/fCes Puule Since 1984 UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT The South Tahoe Public Utility District desires human resources consulting assistance to conduct a comprehensive total compensation review for all classification within the Agency. The Agency's workforce of one hundred and twelve (112) employees is allocated'to approximately seventy-five (75) classifications. Ninety-four (94) employees are represented by the Stationary Engineers, Local 39" bargaining unit. Employees who will be included in this compensation survey are all 94 who are represented by Stationary Engineers, Local 39 and include skilled maintenance positions (23), laboratory (1), engineering (4), accounting (3), information systems (2), and clerical stag (3). Also included will be several benchmark management positions. The Agency was established in 1950 and supplies drinking water and provides sewage collection, treatment, and disposal for the community of South Lake Tahoe. The community of South Lake Tahoe is unique in terms of remote location, tourist economy, low population growth with high housing costs, and a workforce that includes many employees living in the State of Nevada. The purpose of this study is to conduct a total compensation market survey (salary and benefits) using a core of up to twelve (12) comparator agencies. It is understood that the identification of appropriate agencies and the benchmark classifications will be an iterative process that will include all stakeholders. We have found this open discussion philosophy to be critical to our success for organizational buy-in. Once the external data development is completed, we will then make specific recommendations for internal equity for non-benchmarked positions and/or positions that didn't have a large enough sampling of similar levels of responsibility elsewhere. The compensation study will contain specific recommendations regarding a salary schedule and the integration of all classifications into a clearly designed, internally equitable fonnat that is flexible for career opportunity and future growth. The study includes a significant number of meetings with your governing body, management, staff, and employee representation, if applicable. We have expertise in labor/management relations and understand the importance of active participation by all stakeholders to ensure a successful outcome. The meetings and "stakeholder touch-points" that we recommend ensure understanding of the project parameters, enhance accurate intake and output of information and improve a collaborative and interactive approach that will result in greater buy-in for the study recommendations. This interactive approach, although time-conswning, has resulted in almost 100% implementation success of Koff & Associates' studies. In addition to a complete record of study processes and recommendations, our proposal also provides documentation for management in both classification and internal compensation methodologies so that the Agency can integrate and maintain the plans after the initial implementation. The objectives of the study are: );> To review and make recommendations regarding up to 12 comparator agencies, benchmark classifications, and benefit data to be collected prior to beginning the compensation portion of the study; 6400 Hollis Street. Suite 5. Emeryville, CA 94608. TEL (510) 658-l<-E)FF(5633) . TOLL FREE (800) 514-5195. FAX (510) 652-KOFF(5633 www.KoffAssociates.com Total Compensation Study Proposal Page 2 of 10 January 24, 2007 ~ To collect accurate salary and benefit data from the approved group of comparator agencies and to ensure that this information is analyzed in a manner that is clear and comprehensible to your governing board, management and staff; ~ To carefully analyze the scope and level of duties and responsibilities, requirements for successful work performance and other factors for survey classes according to generally accepted compensation philosophy; ~ To develop a compensation plan that will assist the Agency to recruit, motivate and retain competent staff; ~ To recommend appropriate internal salary relationships and allocate classes to ranges m a comprehensive salary range plan; and ~ To discuss and recommend alternative implementation strategies. Overall Obiectives ~ To work collaboratively and effectively with the Agency and its stakeholders while at the same time maintaining control and objectivity in the conduct of the study; ~ To document all steps in the process so that the classification and compensation plans may be maintained in the future; and ~ To provide effective ongoing communications throughout the duration of the project. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FIRM Koff & Associates, Ine. is a majority woman-owned public sector human resources consulting firm that was founded in 1984 and has been assisting special districts, cities, and counties for the past twenty- three (23) years. We are familiar with the various organizational structures, agency missions, operational and maintenance requirements, and staffing expectations. We have extensive experience working in both non-union and union environments (including serving as the management representative in meet & confer and negotiation meetings), working with City Councils, Boards of Supervisors, Merit Boards, Joint Power Authorities and Boards of Directors. We have excellent rapport with all public sector unions and, if requested, can provide specific business agent references. The firm's areas of focus are compensation and classification studies (approximately 70% of our ~ workload); policy/procedure development and employee handbooks; executive search and staff recruitments; performance management issues; and serving as off-site HR Director for our smaller public agencies that need the expertise of an HR Director but do not need a full-time, on-site professional. Without exception, all of our classification and compensation studies have successfully met all of our intended conunitments; communications were successful with employees, supervisors, management and I union representatives; and we were able to assist each agency in successfully implementing our recommendations. All studies were brought to completion within stipulated time limits and proposed budget. KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. -63- Total Compensation Study Proposal Page 3 of 10 January 24, 2007 The finn's growing list of clients is indicative of its reputation throughout California as being a quality organization that can be relied upon for producing comprehensive, sound and cost-effective recommendations and solutions. Koff & Associates, Inc. has a reputation for being "hands-on" with an ability and expertise to implement its ideas and recommendations through completion in both union and non-union environments. Koff & Associates, Inc. relies on our stellar reputation and on the recommendations and referrals of current clients to attract new clients. Our work speaks for itself and our primary goal is to provide professional and technical consulting assistance with integrity, honesty and a commitment to excellence. We invite you to contact anyone on the Client List as a referral. PROJECT TEAM Georg S. Krammer, M.B.A., S.P.H.R. Chief Executive Officer Georg brings ten (10) years of management-level human resources experience to K&A with an emphasis in classification and compensation design; market salary studies; executive and staff recruitment; performance management; organizational development; and employee relations, in the public sector, large corporations, and small, minority-owned businesses. After obtaining a Master's Degree in English and Russian and teaching credentials at the University of Vienna, Austria, Georg came to the United States to further his education and attained his MBA from the University of San Francisco. After starting his human resources career in Wells Fargo's college recruiting department, he moved on to human resources management positions in the banking and high-tech consulting industries. With his experience as a well-rounded senior HR generalist and his education in business and teaching, Georg's contribution to K&A's variety of projects greatly complements our consulting team. Georg will be assigned as the Project Director for this study to ensure close coordination of client needs throughout the project. Catherine Kaneko, C.P.A., P.H.R. President Catherine brings over thirteen (13) years of management level human resources experience to K&A, as a human resources director and management consultant in the hi-tech industry and the public sector. She has extensive experience in compensation including equity plans, survey design and reporting; recruitment; staffing; classification and job analysis; compensation and job evaluation techniques; employee relations, retention strategies, infrastructure development; coaching; and employee training. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Catherine started her career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in an international accounting/consulting firm. She transitioned into Human Resources within the firm to become the Human Resources Director of the San Francisco offIce. She then moved into the hi-tech industry where she served in leadership positions for high-growth, startup, and organizations in transition. Her primary focus in recent years has been in classification, compensation and recruitment services in the public sector. Catherine's experience provides a broad knowledge of human resource management within diverse organizations. Her background provides her a strong ability to understand the big picture, identify problems and solutions and effectively implement them. Her skill set complements our current consultant base with additional levels of service areas. Gail Koff Managing Director Gail Koff, Principal of Koff & Associates, Inc. for 21 years and now the Managing Director, has over thirty (30) years of human resource management experience, 27 years of which have been serving the KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. -64- Total Compensation Study Proposal Page 4 of 10 January 24, 2007 needs of public agencies. Gail's prior experience, after receiving her degree from Boston University, includes serving as the Personnel Director for one of California's largest sanitary districts, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District as well as the Personnel Director for the California College of Arts and Crafts. She has spent the last twenty one (21) years in her own fInn providing consulting assistance to cities, counties and special districts. She specializes in strategic development; labor/management issues; classifIcation and job analysis; compensation design and pay for performance strategies; executive search; employee handbooks and policy direction; performance management; and organizational efficiency issues. Gail is familiar with the unique problems of public agencies and has worked extensively with publicly elected Councils, Boards, Commissions, numerous unions, and management and employee groups. Gail works closely with the staff throughout the entire process to ensure success. Milana Targan Firm Associate Milana brings her public sector experience in classifIcation and compensation to Koff & Associates, Inc. With a bachelor's degree from USF and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from San Francisco State University, Milana has had extensive experience injob analysis, classifIcation development, compensation data gathering and analysis and completing special projects relating to a variety of human resources issues. Her experience also includes conducting specifIc job analysis for the purpose of developing validated test questions for public sector entrance and promotional examinations. Milana's experience includes working for a human resources consulting firm with a specialty in affirmative action as well as working for the California Public Utility Commission conducting job analysis, classifIcation development, market salary analysis and human resource manage~ent program design. Since joining K&A, Milana is actively engaged in classifIcation studies, market salary surveys and manages many of our executive search and recruitment activities. Jeremy Hannah Firm Associate Jeremy, the newest member of our fIno, earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in General Management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and recently completed his Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology in May 2006 from San Francisco State University. After working for fIve (5) years in management in private organizations, Jeremy moved into the public sector to work for the California Public Utilities Commission perfonning job analysis, designing selection examinations, conducting employee opinion surveys, developing human resource selection examinations, and developing human resource management processes. He has extensive data gathering and analysis experience making him a welcome addition to the Koff & Associates team. REFERENCES (a list of references from our most current studies) Truckee Donner Public Utility District Total compensation study, completed in Fall of 2006. Contact: Ms. Nancy Waters Hwnan Resources Administrator (530) 587-3896 Truckee Sanitary District ClassifIcation & total compensation study completed end of 2005/beginning of 2006. Contact: Mr. Tom Selfridge General Manager/Chief Engineer (530) 550-3122 ~ Trinity PUD Agency human resources audit & KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. Contact: Mr. Rick Coleman General Manager -65- Total Compensation Study Proposal Page 5 of 10 January 24, 2007 complicated total compensation study when PUD took over the County Hospital. (530) 623-4564 Central Marin Sanitation Agency Have served as the District's off-site HR Director for 18+ years conducting class/comp studies, executiv~staff search, employee handbook development, general HR issues. Contact: Mr. Jason Dow General Manager (415) 459-1455 X 145 Additionally, we have completed similar types of studies for numerous similar agencies. Additional referenced can be furnished upon request. WORK PLAN AND METHODOLOGY This section of the proposal identifies the actual work scope. We believe that our detailed explanation of approach and work tasks clearly identifies our approach and comprehensiveness. We have found that, often times, our proposals address a very high level of time commitment, which sometimes results in a higher proposal cost. We believe that our methodology and implementation success rate is attributable to the significantly greater level of contact we have with the Agency's governing body, employees, management, and employee representation. The time we commit to working with the employees [Project Team meetings, orientation, bargaining unit representatives, employees via personal interviews, appeal process, etc.] results in a significantly greater buy-in throughout the process and very few, if any, formal appeals, at the end of the process. Our clients always provide us feedback that our process was professional, comprehensive, understandable, timely and inclusive. Employees, although not necessarily always happy with our recommendations, have always indicated that we listened to their issues and concerns and were available for discussion, as required. Although time consuming, we also drive the process to ensure that timelines are met and schedules are maintained. Given these parameters, our approach would be as follows: TOTAL COMPENSATION MARKET SURVEY I A. INITIAL DOCUMENTATION REVIEWIMEETlNG WITH PROJECT TEAM This step of the process includes identifying the key client project team, contract administrator, and reporting relationships. Our team will meet with the client team to create the specific work plan and work schedule; reaffirm the primary objectives, detennine deadline dates; and determine who will be responsible for coordinating/scheduling communications with the Agency. Also included will be the gathering of written documentation including identifying the incumbents and assembling the current class descriptions, organizational charts, MOU's, Personnel Policies and any other relevant documentation. We will discuss methodology and discuss comparator agencies for salary survey purposes. We will respond to any questions. B. DETERMINE COMPARATOR AGENCIES, BENCHMARK CLASSIFICATIONS, AND BENEFITS TO BE COLLECTEDIMEETlNGS During the initial meeting with the Project Team, we will discuss the compensation study factors that need to be agreed upon. We will discuss possible comparator agencies, benchmark positions, and benefit data that will be included in the study. KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. -66- Total Compensation Study Proposal Page 6 of 10 January 24, 2007 1. Determination of Comparator Agencies The selection of comparator agencies is considered a critical step in the study process. Using the following factors to identify appropriate comparators, we will receive approval before proceeding with the salary survey. Our recommended methodology is that, if you do not have specified agencies for the market survey, we involve your governing body, as well as employee representation (if applicable), in the decision-making process of agreeing as to which agencies are included, PRIOR to beginning the study. We can discuss the advantages of this methodology in more detail during our interview. For the purposes of this proposal, we are assuming that there is a desire to have a shared salary survey that is acceptable to both sides (rather than a confidential salary survey seen only by management and the governing body). The factors that we review when selecting and recommending appropriate comparator agencies include: ~ Organizational type and structure - While various public agencies may provide overlapping services and employ some staff having similar duties and responsibilities, the role of each agency is somewhat unique, particularly in regard to its relationship to its citizens and level of service expectation. During this iterative process, previous comparator agencies that have been utilized will be discussed and the advantages/disadvantages of including them/others will be discussed. ~ Similarity of population served, agency demographics, agency staff and operational and capital improvement budgets - These elements provide guidelines in relation to resources required (staff and funding) and available for the provision of agency services. ~ Scope of services provided - While having an agency that provides all of the services at the same level of citizen expectation is ideal for comparators, as long as the majority of services are provided in a similar manner, sufficient data should be available for analysis. Potentially we may need to look at water districts for operator level comparisons if other cities do not maintain their own water systems. ~ Labor market - The reality of today's labor market is that many agencies are in competition for the sam~ pool of qualified employees. No longer do individuals necessarily live in the community they serve. I Ther~fore, the ge.ographic:abor.market area (w~ere the ~gency may be recrui.tin~ from or losing employees \ to) WIll be taken mto conSIderatIOn when selectmg potentIal comparator orgaruzatIOns. ) ..-' 2. Determination of Benchmark Classes and Benefit Factors In the same collaborative manner as described above in Step I, the classes to be surveyed will be detennined, as well as the total compensation factors to be collected. Again, all parties prior to commencement of the data- gathering process should reach consensus. "Benchmark classes" are nonnally chosen to reflect a broad spectrum of class levels. In addition, those that are selected normally include classes that are most likely to be found in other similar agencies, and therefore provide a sufficient valid sample for analysis. Internal relationships will be determined between the benchmarked and un-benchmarked classifications and internal equity alignments will be made for salary recommendation purposes. 3. Determination of Salary and Benefits Data to Be Collected Benefit data elements for a total compensation study nonnally include at least the following, (which are generally available to all staff in a specific job classification). Shown below are descriptions of those benefits that we normally collect (which can be modified to include any other infonnation you desire): KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. -67- Total Compensation Study Proposal Page 7 of 10 January 24, 2007 ~ Monthly Salary; Employee Retirement; Insurance (Health, Dental, Life, Long-Tenn Disability, Short- Tenn Disability, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.); Leave (Holidays, Vacation, Administrative/Personal Leave); Automobile; Deferred Compensation; Other (any other benefits available to all employees within a classification). I C. DATA COLLECTION FOR COMPENSATION SURVEY Our firm does not collect market salary data by merely sending out a written questionnaire. We find that such questionnaires are often delegated to the individual in the department with the least experience in the organization and given a low priority. We conduct all of the data collection and analysis ourselves to ensure validity of the data and quality controL This approach also ensures that we compare job description to job description and not just job tides, therefore ensuring true "matches" of at least 70%, which is the percentage we use to determine whether to include a comparator classification or not. Typically, we collect classification descriptions, MOUs, organization charts and other infonnation via Website, in person, by telephone or by an on-sight interview. With this prior knowledge and our experience in the public personnel field, our professional staff makes preliminary "matches" and then schedules an appointment by telephone, and sometimes in person, with a knowledgeable individual to answer specific questions. We fmd that the information collected using these methods has a very high validity rate and is generally substantiated before employee and bargaining units as well as governing bodies. I D. ANALYSIS AND PRELIMINARY DATA REVIEW Data will be entered into spreadsheet fonnat designed for ease of interpretation and use. The infonnation will be presented in a fonnat that will identify the comparator positions used for each classification comparison. Information will be calculated based upon both average and median figures, allowing the Agency to make informed compensation decisions. Benefit data will be collected and displayed in an easy-to-read fonnat. You will receive three sets of spreadsheets per classification, one with base pay, one with the benefits detail, and one with total compensation statistical data. I E. DRAFT COMPENSATION FINDINGS AND MEETING WITH PROJECT TEAM We distribute our draft findings to the Agency. After the Agency's preliminary review, K&A will meet with the Project Team as well as representatives from the various stakeholders to clarify data, to receive requests for reanalysis of certain comparators (through the employee's supervisor) and to answer questions and address concerns. This provides an opportunity for the project team and employees to review and question any of our recommended benchmark comparator matches. If questions arise, we conduct follow-up analysis to reconfirm our original analysis and/or make corrections as appropriate. I F. INTERNAL JOB ANALYSIS To detennine internal equity for market driven and non-benclunarked positions, considerable attention will be given to this phase of the project. It is necessary to develop an internal position hierarchy based on the "whole position" classification methodology. Objective factors include: education; experience; problem solving! ingenuity; attention/stress; independence of action/responsibility; contacts with others/internaVexternal; supervision of others; consequences of action/decisions made; working conditions; physicaVmental demands. KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. -68- Total Compensation Study Proposal Page 8 of 10 January 24, 2007 I G. REVIEW THE SALARY STRUCTUREIMEETlNGS Depending on data developed as a result of the internal analysis, we will review and make recommendations regarding internal alignment and the salary structure (set of ranges) within which the classes are allocated, based upon the Agency's preferred compensation model. Draft recommendations will be discussed with the management team prior to developing an Interim Report. I H. PREPARATION OF DRAFf FINAL AND FINAL REpORT AND DELlVERABLES A Draft Interim Report of the Total Compensation Market Study will be completed and submitted to the Agency for review/comment/recommendations. The report will provide detailed compensation findings and documentation and recommendations. The report will include a set of all spreadsheets, a proposed Salary Range document as well as the implementation issues surrounding our recommendations. A detailed methodology for continued implementation and maintenance of the Plan is included. All elements detailed in the "Deliverables" section (below) will be included. Once all of the Agency's questions/concerns are addressed and discussed, a Final Classification and Total Compensation Report will be created and submitted in bound format. I I. PARTICIPATION IN A FORMAL ApPEAL PROCESS Should the Agency have a fonnal appeal process regarding the allocation to salary range, this proposal does not cover time regarding a fonnal appeal process (the infonnal appeal process is identified in E above). Should our on-site participation be desired, our stated composite hourly rate will be honored. As mentioned above, however, our internal process usually addresses most of the appeal issues. I J. PRESENT A nON TO THE GoVERNING BODY Our proposal includes one initial overview, one interim study session (to discuss the initial findings of the market salary study) and one final presentation to the governing body. DELIVERABLES ~ A summary of and detailed total compensation findings in spreadsheet format with recommendations for an overall compensation salary step and range plan; ~ Internal relationships and market compensation data will be outlined for each class so that future equity relationships between classes can be continued; and ~ Implementation recommendations for achieving compensation goals within a reasonable time frame and the economic and political limitations of the Agency. Throughout the Study ~ Extensive communication with the Project Team, governing body, and others; and ~ Five (5) copies of the Final Report and an electronic version of all of the classifications and market salary data and spreadsheets created on email or disc in WORD and EXCEL fonnat. KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. -69- EXPECTATIONS OF AGENCY SUPPORT Total Compensation Study Proposal Page 9 of 10 January 24, 2007 In order to conduct this study in the most timely and cost-effective manner, we expect support in the following areas: . ~ Timely provision of written documentation, such as current class specifications, MOU's, organizational charts, budget documents, requests for audits, past salary studies, etc.; ~ Assistance in the notification and scheduling of orientation and other meetings and the provision of adequate meeting space; ~ Assistance in scheduling Project Team, management, employee and other meetings; and ~ Meeting agreed to time lines. PROJECT SCHEDULE The RFP states that the Agency expects a draft compensation study report no later than April 16, 2007. If the Agency plans to award the contract fairly soon after the proposal submittal deadline, this timeline should be realistic. Our professional experience is that. J~on studies for this size organization, realistically, take approximately two to three (2-3) months to) complete, allowing for adequate data collection and analysis, review steps by the: 'Agency;- the develoPment of final reports, any appeals, and presentations. However, the Agency may choose to combine certain meeting dates of the various project phases for time and cost containment purposes. The following is a suggested timeline: Initial Orientation/Start-up Meetings Comparator AgencieslBenchmarks/Benefits Data Collection! Analysis Agency Review K&A Re-analysislFeedback Development of Salary Ranges and Compensation Strategies Internal Position Evaluation/Review Process Draft Interim Report Meetings Development of Final Reports Final Presentation PROPOSED PROJECT COSTS Immediately after contract award At initial meetings 1-4 weeks from initial meetings 5 weeks from initial meetings 6 weeks from initial meetings 7 weeks from initial meetings 8 weeks from initial meetings 9 weeks from initial meetings (by April 16, 2007) 10 weeks from initial meetings 11 weeks from initial meetings As scheduled A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. 12 8 100 65 30 6 2 16 -70- Total Compensation Study Proposal Page to of 10 January 24, 2007 I. Fonnal Appeal Process * 0 J. Final Presentation 8 Anticipated additional meetine:s with mana~ementJproject team 12 Total Professional Hours 259 Combined professional and support staff comnosite rate: $95/Hour $24.605 Expenses: $ 1.500 Expenses include but are not limited to duplicating and binding documents and reports (at least 3 hardcopies and one electronic copy), phone, supplies, FAX, postae:e, mileae:e, hotels, per diem, etc. TOTAL LUMP SUM FOR PROJECT: $26,105 * Additional consultine: will be honored at composite rate of $95/hr INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS We will submit support of this level of coverage and to endorse the Agency with our General Liability insurance coverage (only) upon award of contract if desired: Workers' Compensation: Automobile Insurance: Errors and Omissions: General Liability: Statutory Limits $1 Million per accident $1 Million per occurrence $1 Million per occurrence This proposal is valid for 90 days. Respectfully Submitted, By: KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. State of California ~.~ Georg S. Krammer Chief Executive Officer January 26, 2006 Date KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. -71- ~ M.IlnlI8r RIc:hani H. 50IIJrIe South Tahoe Public Utility District OIrl!CtOr'6 Kathlurl F llIT'tlll J.1ul1ef> R. ~ Mary Lou ~.acl1m' Dual'ltl W~ Eric ~1If' ----- ---------=---=----.---:_c___-1 1275 Me.adowCrest Drive. South L:lke Tahoe. CA 96150-7401 Phone 530 5+4-6474. F"lIX 530 541-0614. WWW.5tpud.US BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6c TO: Board of Directors FROM: Richard Solbrig, General Manager MEETING DATE: March 15,2007 ITEM - PROJECT NAME: EI Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) Angora Creek SEZ Restoration Project REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Authorize staff to reimburse EDCDOT for utility relocations necessary for this project, in the amount of $52,632.40. DISCUSSION: EDCDOT relocated the bridge on View Circle for Angora Creek as part of their SEZ restoration project. Work was completed on this project in 2005. Water and sewer mains across the bridge had to be relocated by the County's contractor at a cost of $52,632.40. EDCDOT has submitted a request for payment to the District. The work was conducted prior to any of the specific federal or state grant programs being in place to reimburse the District for this expense. Staff will present at the Board meeting a list of pros and cons for taking this action. SCHEDULE: COSTS: $52,632.40 ACCOUNT NO: 10/20-01-6043 BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: $575,000 ATTACHMENTS: Letter from EDCDOT with Cost Breakdown CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTIPJ: GENERAL MANAGER: YES M. ') CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES l'\)'1 \C CATEGORY: Sewer and Water NO NO -73- - '-IIf') COUNTY OF EL DORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Lc: :PS Cc ; LA TAHOE ENG. DIVISION: 924B Emerald Bay Road South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone: (530) 573-7900 Fax: (530) 541-7049 RICHARD W. SHEPARD, P.E. Director of Transportation Internet Web Site: http://co.el-dorado.ca.us/dot MAIN OFFICE: 2850 Fairlane Court Placervllle CA 95667 Phone: (530) 621-5900 Fax: (530) 626-0387 @i) -~ 4;6,(( February 7,2007 -hit Richard Solbrig South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) 1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Subject: Angora Creek Stream Environment Zone (SEZ) Restoration Project (IN 95147) Utility Relocation Reimbursement Dear Richard: This letter provides a history of the utility relocation issues associated with the Angora Creek SEZ Restoration Project (Project), and seeks reimbursement from STPUD for the costs associated with some of the Project utility relocations. STPUD's representative, Ken Schroeder, participated in the T AC meetings and provided review of the Project plans. The plans showed water and sewer main relocations within the County right-of- way on View Circle and sewer line relocation outside the County righ-t-af-way within an existing easement. The relocations in the County right-of-way were necessary to accommodate the new bridge crossing for the realigned creek. Since this crossing constitutes a road improvement, STPUD is obligated to pay for the utility relocation costs associated with the crossing. (See Article B.2 of the attached memo dated July 9, 1997.) The relocation within the existing utility easement was necessary to accommodate the new creek alignment. Since this relocation took place outside the County right-of-way, the County bore the cost of this relocation. Table 1 shown herein outlines STPUD's share of the relocation costs. The relocation work was performed between July 13 and August 13, On August 5, 2005 EI Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDOT) sent a letter to Paul Sciuto of your office asking for clarification of the revised construction details that STPUD had requested for the relocation, and outlining STPUD's share of the costs. In a telephone conversation on September 9, 2005, Mr.Sciuto agreed to address in writing whether STPUD agreed with EDOT's assessment of STPUD's relocation obligations. On September 26, when EDOT had still not received a response letter from Mr. Sciuto, we sent another letter requesting a response. Mr. Sciuto finally responded in a December 27, 2005 letter in which he stated STPUD would be liable for the relocation costs only if the relocation costs were incurred prior to the date that AB 270 was chaptered (July 18, 2005). This letter was sent after the December 14, 2005 meeting requested by STPUD to discuss STPUD utility relocation costs. EDOT staff, CTC staff, and Dennis Cocking and Lynn Nolan from STPUD attended this meeting. We disagree with Mr. Sciuto's December 27, 2005 assessment of STPUD's obligation for the following reasons: ~ As previously stated, since the new bridge crossing constitutes a road improvement, and the crossing necessitated the relocations, STPUD is obligated to pay for the utility relocation costs associated with the crossing. -75- s:\projects\9514 7\docs\cont racl\ 10-04 contracl\ 10-04 post-bid miscellaneous\stpud\let to slobrig re pay for relocations 2-7 -07 ,doc , CI~y , Letter to Rich Solbrig re Ang SEZ utility relocation costs 02107/2007 };o AB 270 applies to Soil Erosion grants, not to SEZ restoration grants. EDOT did not obtain any Soil Erosion grants for the Angora Creek SEZ Restoration Project. };o EDOT applied for the CTC SEZ restoration grant in March 2004, before AB 270 was drafted. Notwithstanding the fact that the application was for an SEZ grant, and not an erosion control grant, AB270 was not in effect at the time EDOT applied for the CTe grant. On November 28, 2006 I emailed you requesting reimbursement for the subject relocation costs as a follow-up to our meeting at the CTC and our previous meeting on October 4,2006. In the emaill included Table 1. Table 1-5TPUD's SHARE OF UTLlTY RELOCATION COSTS FOR THE ANGORA CREEK SEZ RESTORATION PROJECT BID ITEM # AND QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL DESCRIPTION #42-6" Water Main 79 LF $156.00/LF $12,324.00 Demo #43- 6" DIP Water Main 77 LF $152.00/LF $11,704.00 #44- 10" Sewer Main 74 LF $180.00/LF $13,320.00 Demo #45- 10" MJDIP Sewer 74 LF $150.00/LF $11,100.00 Main CCO#3 - Furnish, Bend, 1 LS $1,750.38 and Install #4 hoops for concrete encasement of utilities CCO#4 - Concrete 1 LS $2,434.02 encasement of 10" sewer crossing water and 4" sewer lateral TOTAL $52,632.40 If you ould like to discuss this issue, please contact me at (530) 573-7910 before Tuesday, Febru 13, 2007. EDOT will submit an invoice to STPUD for remittance in the amount of $52,6 2.40 on or shortly after this date. I . yman, PE erv' ing Civil Engineer c: Bob Slater - EDOT Janel Gifford - EDOT Ruth Young - EDOT Joe Pepi - CTC Catherine Schoen - USFS -76- /' MEMORANDUM @ TO: Richard H. Solbrig Assistant Manager/Engineer South Tahoe Public Utility District Kevin J. Neese General Counsel FILE NO.: 7627.7 cc: Robert G. Baer FROM: DATE: RE: July 9, 1997 Angora Erosion Control Project Responsibility for Pipeline Relocation Costs A. BACKGROUND The County ofEI Dorado (County) has historically performed street or highway improve- ments, or undertaken some other construction activities such as erosion control or flood control , which often involved the relocation of the South Tahoe Public Utility District's (District) pipelines and related utility facilities. The erosion control projects generally consist of the installation of a culvert underneath the road along with curbs and gutters on the side of the road. The erosion control project is designed to reduce sediment inflow into Lake Tahoe and protect the water quality of the Lake. Accordingly, the primary beneficiary of the project is the Lake with adjacent property owners to the project receiving an additional benefit. There is no real benefit from the project to the street. As a result of the construction of both street improvements and erosion control projects by the County, the District faces the issue of who bears the cost in relocating the pipelines and related facilities. In the present case, the County has proposed the construction of the Angora Erosion Control Project and has requested the District to bear the costs of relocating its utilities. In order to resolve this issue and to avoid future disputes with the County related to street improvements or, alternatively, erosion or tloodcontrol projects~ the District has requested a legal analysis of the relevant authority related to costs of pipeline relocation. B. ISSUES 1. Is the District obligated to pay the costs of relocating its facilities to accommodate County street and highway improvements such as reconstruction, maintenance and repair? Short Answer: Yes, depending on the relative dates of installation between the pipeline and facilities and the street or highway. Where the District has installed its facilities prior to the installa- tion of the County road, the County must bear the cost of relocation. If the District installed its pipe- lines by virtue ofa franchise (an encroachment permit) to use an existing road, the District bears the -77- cost of relocation when relocation is necessitated by the reconstruction, maintenance and repair improvements. 2. Is the District obligated to pay the costs of relocating its facilities to accommodate County erosion control or similar projects? 'hi"' Short Answer: Probably not. " "HoWev~'t~"l' - oun y' erosIOn co~trol projects consist primarily of ~~bs and gutter; and Cll verts running underneath or along the road which are not street improvements and thus the County would bear the cost of relocation. C. DISCUSSION 1. In General: Prior in Time is Prior in Right. California courts have long recognized that where there is no priority between the functions performed by local agencies, the agency whose facilities are first in place should be compensated when it is determined it has to relocate its utility lines. The long-standing rule is: facilities that are "prior in time" are "prior in right." (County of Contra Costa v. Central Contra Costa SanitaIy District (1960) 182 Cal.App.2d 176 [5 Cal.Rptr. 783]; Northeast Sacramento County Sanitation District v. Northridge Park County Water District of Sacramento County (1966) 247 Cal.App.2d 317 [55 CaI.Rptr. 494]; see also County of Orange v. Santa Margarita Water District (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 189 [52 CaI.Rptr.2d 8].) In Central Contra Costa. a county, acting solely on behalf of a flood control district, planned the deepening of a creek which necessitated the relocation of the sanitary district's sewer line at a bridge. The county performed the work of relocating the sewer line already in existence to a place over and across a thoroughfare, i.e., the county bridge. The county sought compensation from the sanitary district for the cost of the pipeline relocation. The county's right of recovery was denied at both the trial court and the appellate level. One of the contentions of the county was that the right-of-way of the sanitary district was simply a franchise which the county identified with the franchise of a privately-owned public utility. The court, however, noted a sanitary district bears no resemblance to a privately-owned public utility as it is organized under the Health and Safety Code. The court stated: "the sanitary district's right to maintain its sewer line 'is a species of real property and neither the Flood Control District nor the County Board of Supervisors acting on behalf of said District and for its purposes has any right to appropriate or interfere with property already dedicated to a public use, without legal process and the payment of just compensation, The cost of relocation should not be borne by the taxpayers of the County -2- ANGORAHTM:7627 7 -78- generally nor by the taxpayers of the Sanitary District, but rather by the people within the Flood Control zone benefited by the improvement'." (5 CaI.Rptr. at 786.) Similarly, in the Northridge Park case, the appellate court found no priority between the functions performed between a sanitation district and a county water district. One provides water for domestic purposes; the other takes care of the disposition of the water after it is used. Both agencies serve their separate users in the interests of public health and safety. The court stated: "[eJach district here involved comprises a separate group of people who will benefit and should be burdened only by the building and maintenance of public works. Why should the taxpayers ofNorthridge be taxed to pay the costs of a sewerage disposal system which does not benefit them? Why should the taxpayers of Northeast receive a free ride for this not inconsiderable item of expense in the building of said sewerage system?" (55 Cal.Rptr. at 497.) The court held under such circumstances, the district whose facilities are first in place should have the right to be compensated when it is determined it has to relocate its lines. Following the general rule in the present case, there does not appear to be any priority between the functions perfonned by the District and the functions perfonned by the County. Both public entities serve their constituents in the interest of public health and safety. Therefore, where the District has installed its pipelines and facilities prior to the instaIlation of a street or road by the County, the rule of prior in time is prior in right is applicable and the District would not bear the cost of relocating those facilities. However, as will be discussed later in this memorandum, where the District installed its pipelines by virtue of a franchise to use existing roads, a different set of rules apply. 2_ Compare: Privately-Owned Public Utility Franchise v. Franchise of a Public Agency. The Central Contra Costa and County of Orange cases cited above distinguished the common rules applicable to a franchise of a privately-owned public utility in a public street (see Southern California Gas Co. v. City of Los Angeles (1958) 50 CaI.2d 713,716 [329 P.2d 239]) as compared to the franchise of a public agency. A franchise, whether owned by a private utility or a public agency, is property. A franchise to lay pipes or conduits in a street is real property in the nature of an easement. (Stockton Gas & Electric Co. v. San Joaquin County (1905) 148 Cal. 131, 321 [83 P. 54]; Balestra v. Button (1942) 54 CaI.App.2d 192 [128 P.2d 816].) In Southern California Gas Co., supra, the Supreme Court, while recognizing the private utility's franchise in a public street is property created by contract and that its rights cannot be taken or damaged without payment of just compensation, nevertheless held that the utility accepts -3- ANGORAHTM:7627,7 -79- its franchise rights in public streets "subject to an implied obligation to relocate its facilities at its own expense when necessary to make way for a proper governmental use of streets." This rule, however, only applies to disputes between privately-owned public utilities operating under a franchise agreement and a public agency. (County of Orange v. Santa Margarita Water District (1996) 44 Cal.AppAth 189 [52 Cal.Rptr.2d 8] citing Pacific Gas & Electric Company v. City of San Jose (1985) 172 Cal.App.3d 598, 601 [218 Cal.Rptr. 400] and Public Utilities Code section 6297.) It does not apply to disputes between public agencies. (City of Los Angeles v. Metropolitan Water District (1981) 115 Cal.App.3d 169, 174 [171 Cal.Rptr. 217]_) It is a consideration the privately-owned utility pays for the right, usuaUy a monopoly, to furnish its designated services to a section of the public for which the latter pays at rates which, though regulated, are designed to afford the utility's shareholders private profit after deducting all expense outlays, including the costs of pipeline relocation. "It would be a mistake to identity the rights of the public entity to lay its facilities in a public street with the rights of a private utility, although both rights are sometimes called franchises." (See Northeast Sacramento, supr~ 55 CaI.Rptr. at 498.) 3. Proper Exercise of Police Power. Under some circumstances, even the right, easement or franchise of a public utility may be required to assume the burden of the costs of relocating its pipelines. When that occurs, it must be justified under a proper exercise of the police powers. (a) State Hi2hwavs. In State v. Marin Municipal Water Dist. (1941) 17 Cal.2d 699 [Ill P.2d 651], it was held that the state could shift the burden of costs when relocation of a municipal water district's Jines was necessary to reconstruct a state highway. In that case, a private corporation initially acquired a right from the county to install water mains along a street. The municipal water district subsequently acquired the mains from the private company. Following that acquisition, the street was incorporated into a state highway. Ultimately, the state, during highway construction, required relocation of the mains. An express statute, section 680 of the Streets and Highways Code, had given the Department of Public Works the authority to require removal of a pipeline at the owner's expense when necessary lito insure the safety of the travelling public. It The court held the Legislature's action was "clearly within that residuary power of the state to protect the health, safety, and morals of its inhabitants known as the 'police power'." The court stated "[i]fthe benefit to the public [as a whole] outweighs the burden on the individual, the statute is a valid exercise ofthe 'police power'," The court also noted "the removal and relocation of defendant's main was necessary to insure the safety of the travelling public and to permit the construction of the highway. The benefit to the public as a whole thus clearly outweighs the burden imposed on defendant, and the legislation is therefore valid." (11 I P.2d at 655.) -4- ANGORAHTM:7627,7 -80- (b) County Roads. In East Bay Municipal Utility District v. County of Contra Costa (1962) 200 Cal.App.2d 477 [19 Cal.Rptr. 506], a municipal utility district was held obligated to pay the costs of relocating its water mains underneath an existing county road to accommodate the reconstruction of that road by the county. Since a county and not the state was involved, Streets and Highways Code section 680 was inapplicable. Nevertheless, the court held that the obligation to relocate at the public agency's cost would be implied. The court stated the travelling public - the public as a whole - has a paramount right in an existing street, its maintenance, repair and reconstruction, superior to that of another public agency to lay its facilities in and under that street. To require the county to pay for the reloca- tion of the district's facilities would be in derogation of the county's duty to maintain the roads for public convenience. "It would be highly inequitable to require the county to bear the expense of relocating them when necessitated by the county exercising its paramount duty to maintain the county roads." (19 Cal.Rptr. at 510.) The court in East Bay Municipal Utility District distinguished the facts in its case from the facts in Central Contra Costa noting the sanitary district had installed its sewer line before the area in question became a county road. In the East Bay Municipal Utilit;y District case, the district installed its water lines by virtue of a franchise to use roads which had already been established by the county, and thus the rule of prior in time is prior in right was not applicable. 4. "Improvements" of Streets and Highways. While the East Bay Municipal Utility District case created an implied obligation on the part of public agencies to bear the cost of relocating pipelines where a road was reconstructed under the police power, a more difficult issue remains where other "improvements" are made to the road or street. Following the East Bay Municipal Utility District case, in 1965 the Legislature enacted Streets and Highways Code section 1463 which requires a public agency to remove and relocate facilities at its own expense only if the improvement of the highway necessitates relocation of those facilities. Section 1463 states: "Any permits issued to a public agency or a public utility having lawful authority to occupy the highways shall contain a provision that in the event the future improvement of the highway necessitates the relocation of such encroachment the permittee will relocate the same at his sole expense, " Unfortunately, the statute does not define the word "improvement" and we have not been provided any County permits at this time to determine whether the term improvement is defined. The 1996 case of County of Orange, supra, however, addresses for the first time the nature of street improvements, In that case, a water district brought an action for declaratory relief against the -5- ANGORA,HTM:7627,7 -81- county, alleging that a transportation joint powers agency. of which the county was a member. should bear the costs for relocation of the district water and sewer lines required by the agency's construction of a toll road intersection. At that intersection, the agency built a grade-separated interchange which allowed access to the toll road from the highway. The highway, which was reconstructed as a bridge, remained at its original elevation while the toll road ran underneath it. The ~ourt held that a toll road was not an "improvement" of a highway within the meaning of the encroachment pennit or section 1463 of'the Streets and Highways Code and that the district was not required to pay for line relocation necessitated by the toll road construction. When public agencies, planners. civil engineers. land developers and others experienced in land use matters speak of street "improvements," they generally mean the physical construction or repair of the street. These improvements may include widenings. closures and realignments (see e.g., A Local & Regional Monitor v. City of Los.Angeles (1993) 16 Cal.App.4th 630.644 [20 Cal.Rptr.2d 228] [street improvements as environmental mitigation measures]. installation of utilities and drainage facilities (see e.g., Liptake v. Diane Apartments. Inc. (1980) 109 Cal.App.3d 762, 770- 771 [167 Cal.Rptr. 440]~ Gov. Code, 9 66419(a)), installation oflandscaping and street lighting (see e.g.. Knox v. City of Orland (1992) 4 CaJ.4th 132, 145 [14 CaJ.Rptr.2d 159]; Streets and Highways Code. 922525 et~.) and the grading and paving ofs1reets (see e.g., Streets and Highways Code, 95100 et ~.). "Improvements" do not include the nonphysical consequences, such as changes in traffic patterns, lengthening the highway's design life, providing greater emergency access or lowering accident rates. (See e.g., County of Orange v. Santa Margarita Water District (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 189 [52 Cal.Rptr.2d 8].) The court also concluded the agency's construction of a toll road underneath the high- way did not constitute an improvement to the highway. (See also Mardis v. McCarthy (1912) 162 Cal. 94. 103 [121 P. 389] ["we doubt whether the construction ofa tunnel 'in or under' a street is fairly to be regarded as a repair or improvement of the street. "].) 5. Analysis. (a) Franchise Rh!hts. Because the District is a public agency and not a privately-owned public utility, it is not subject to the implied obligation to relocate its facilities at its own expense when necessary to make way for a proper governmental use of the streets. (b) Prior in Time. Where the District has installed its pipelines and facilities prior to the installation of a street or road by the County, the rule of prior in time is prior in right is applicable. Under this set of circumstances, the County bears the cost of relocating the pipelines, -6- ANGORAHTM:7627,7 -82- (c) Encroachment Permits. Where the District installed its pipelines in a County road pursuant to an encroaclunent pennit (franchise or easement), the District must bear the cost of relocation where the street improvements necessitate the relocation of the pipelines and facilities. In the case of street widening, repair or reconstruction, it is clear the District must bear the cost of relocating the pipe- lines. In the case of an erosion control project, however, it must be determined whether the project actually necessitates or forces the relocation of the pip elines. If the design of the erosion control project could accommodate the existing location of the pipeline and avoid the relocation, then the County bears the cost of the "requested" relocation. Obviously, what is "necessary" is a question of fact and judgment, similar to ascertaining what is "reasonable," and would ultimately be determined by expert engineers and planners. In addition to necessity, it must be detennined whether the erosion control project (flood control or similar project) is an "improvement" to the street or highway. If the erosion control project consists of a culvert underneath the street similar to a tunnel (or a toll road), there has been no "improvement" to the street and thus the County would bear the cost of pipeline relocation. lfthe project included curbs or gutters on the street, the analysis begins to become less clear. With the addition ofa curb or gutter, there has arguably been a physical change to the street. However, this change is not the same as repairing, reconstructing or widening the street. Nor does it appear to enhance the safety or aesthetics of the roadway as would landscaping, street lighting or street drainage. Rather, the erosion control project appears to impact only a very small portion of the street which benefits Lake Tahoe and properties near and adjacent to the street but not the street itself Under these circumstances, we think the better view is that the erosion control project is not an "improvement" of the street within the meaning of section 1463. Moreover, there is no implied obligation on the part of the District to pay the costs of relocation. Even though the pipelines may be installed pursuant to a franchise, the erosion control project does not benefit the travelling public as a whole but merely the Lake and the people within the erosion control zone. Because neither section 1463 nor the police power is applicable, the County would bear the costs of pipeline relocation. D. CONCLUSION When the District faces the issue of cost of pipeline relocation in the future, it must determine whether its lines were installed prior in time to the installation of the road, and if not, whether the County project is an "improvement" necessitating the relocation of the pipelines. From the foregoing analysis, erosion control projects do not appear to be "improvements." The Angora Erosion Control Project involves the construction of new curbs and gutters, drop inlets and culverts along and underneath a street and thus does not constitute an "improvement" to the street. We are not informed of any facts demonstrating repair, reconstruction or widening of a street nor of any enhancement of safety or aesthetics of a roadway. The erosion control project does -7- ANGORAHTM:7627.7 -83- not benefit the travelling public as a whole but merely the Lake and the people within the erosion control zone. Accordingly, the County has no authority to impose the costs of utilities relocation on the District. The County must bear the costs of pipeline relocation. End of Memo -8- ANGORAHTM:7627,7 -84- PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL March 15, 2007 Payroll 2/28/07 Payroll 3/7107 Total Payroll 347,002.06 25,965.22 372,967.28 BNY Western Trust Company FirstTier/Cost Containment-health care pmts LaSalle Bank Hatch & Parent - legal services Total Vendor EFT 0.00 222,755.38 0.00 0.00 222,755.38 198,002.01 338,554.23 1,030.00 0.00 537,586.24 Accounts Payable Checks Sewer Fund Accounts Payable Checks Water Fund Accounts Payable Checks Self-funded Ins Accounts Payable Checks Grant Funds Total Accounts Payable Grand Total 1,133,308.90 Payroll EFTs & Checks 2/28/07 3/7/07 EFT AFLAC Medical & Dependent Care 1,731.62 0.00 EFT CA Employment Taxes & W/H 13,401.91 1,608.18 EFT Federal Employment Taxes & W/H 80,777.14 8,890.45 CHK CalPERS Contributions 46,894.52 0.00 EFT John Hancock Pension Loan Pmts 3,482.05 0.00 EFT Great West Deferred Comp 14,866.44 0.00 CHK Stationary Engineers Union Dues 1,858.58 0.00 EFT United Way Contributions 92.00 0.00 EFT Employee Direct Deposits 169,677.02 0.00 CHK Employee Paychecks 14,220.78 15,466.59 Adjustments 0.00 0.00 Total 347,002.06 25,965.22 -85- Vendor Name A -1 CHEMICAL INC A -1 CHEMICAL INC ACWA SERVICES CORP (ASC) ADEARA INC ADEARA INC ADVANTEL INC ADVANTEL INC ALPEN SIERRA COFFEE COMPANY ALPINE METALS AMERICAN EXPRESS AMEI EXPRESS AMERICAN EXPRESS AMERICAN EXPRESS AMERIGAS - SO LAKE TAHOE ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES ASPEN PUBLISHERS INC. ASPEN PUBLISHERS INC. AT &T AT &T AT &T/MCI AT &T/MCI PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Department / Proi Name Description GEN & ADMIN JANIT /SUPPLY INV FINANCE OFC SUPPLY ISSUE Check Date: 3/15/2007 I Dot AP 00065644 GEN & ADMIN VISION INS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065645 INFORMATION SYS SERVICE CONTRACT INFORMATION SYS SERVICE CONTRACT Check Date: 3/15/2007 I D-# AP- 00065646 INFORMATION SYS CONTRACT SERVICE INFORMATION SYS CONTRACT SERVICE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065647 OPERATIONS SUPPLIES Check Date: 3/15/2007 I AP 00065648 PUMPS PUMP STATIONS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065649 GEN & ADMIN OFFICE SUPPLIES DIO OFFICE SUPPLIES GEN & ADMIN OFFICE SUPPLIES DIO OFFICE SUPPLIES Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065650 DIAMOND VLY RNCH PROPANE Check Date: 3/15/2007 I Dot AP - 00065651 GEN & ADMIN UNIFORM PAYABLE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065652 FINANCE PRINTING FINANCE PRINTING Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP - 00065653 INFORMATION SYS TELEPHONE INFORMATION SYS TELEPHONE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065655 GEN & ADMIN TELEPHONE PUMPS TELEPHONE Acct# I Proi Code 1000 - 0422 1039 - 6081 Type MW 1000 - 2530 Type MW 1037 - 6030 2037 - 6030 Type MW 1037 - 4405 2037 - 4405 Type MW 1006 - 6520 Type MW 2002 - 6051 Type MW 1000 - 4820 1027 - 4820 2000 - 4820 2027 - 4820 Type MW 1028 - 6360 Type MW 1000 - 2518 Type MW 1039 - 4920 2039 - 4920 Type MW 1037 - 6310 2037 - 6310 Type MW 1000 - 6310 1002 - 6310 Check Total: Check Total: Check Total: Check Total: Check Total: Check Total: 656.71 157.65 656.71 157.64 Check Total: 1 628.71 1,179.99 Check Total: 1,979.99 1,318.81 Check Total: 1,318.81 72.08 72.08 Check Total: 144.16 13.71 13.71 Check Total: 2742 30.01 75.88 User: THERESA Page: I Current Date: 03/07/2007 Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V2 Current Time: 17:22:46 Amount 717.28 37.06 754.34 2,362.08 2,362.08 163.00 163.00 326.00 52.50 52.50 1 05.00 35.75 35.75 8.08 8.08 Vendor Name AT &T /MCI AT &T /MCI AT &T/MCI AT &T /MCI BARTLOME, NICOLE BENTLY AGROWDYNAMICS BOC GASES PGS BOYLE ENGINEERING CORP CALIF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CALIF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CALIF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CALIF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CALIF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CALIF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CALIF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CALIF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CALIF DEPT OF PESTICIDE CALIFORNIA OVERNIGHT CALIFORNIA OVERNIGHT CALIFORNIA OVERNIGHT CALIFORNIA OVERNIGHT CAPPELL, RICHARD • User: THERESA Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V2 Department / Proi Name OPERATIONS INFORMATION SYS PUMPS INFORMATION SYS PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Description TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065654 CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065656 SLUDGE DISPOSAL Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065657 PUMPS - ARHD3 TRTMT EXP WELLS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065658 ENGINEERING - SUT WELL REDRILL CORR PILOT SUTWL Check Date: 3/15/2007 I D-# AP -00065659 SECONDARY EQUIP SAFETY /EQUIP /PHY OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES PUMP STATIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065660 DUES /MEMB /CERT 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065661 POSTAGE EXPENSES POSTAGE EXPENSES POSTAGE EXPENSES POSTAGE EXPENSES Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065662 CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065663 OPERATIONS HEAVY MAINT ENGINEERING INFORMATION SYS CUSTOMER SERVICE FINANCE ELECTRICAL SHOP INFORMATION SYS CUSTOMER SERVICE FINANCE DIAMOND VLY RNCH Check Date: LABORATORY - DIESEL SPILL LABORATORY LABORATORY - HERBST LABORATORY Acct# / Prof Code 1006 - 6310 1037 - 6310 2002 - 6310 2037 - 6310 Type MW Check Total: 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV Type MW Check Total: 1006 - 6652 Type MW Check Total: 2002 - 6050 - AH3EXP Type MW Check Total: 2029 - 8717 - RWSUTR Type MW 1004 - 6022 1029 - 6075 1037 - 4820 1038 - 4820 1039 - 4820 2003 - 6051 2037 - 4820 2038 - 4820 2039 - 4820 Type MW 1028 - 6250 Type MW 1007 - 4810 - DSPILL 1007 - 4810 2007 - 4810 - HERBST 2007 - 4810 Type MW Type MW Check Total: 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV Check Total: Amo n 22.17 82.48 31.08 82.48 324.10 250.00 250.00 1,893.59 1_,893.59 549.53 549.53 45,858.41 45,858.41 189.88 7.75 3.64 13.56 10.00 70.68 3.64 13.57 9.98 Check Total: 322.70 30.00 Check Total: 30.00 15.76 27.64 8.50 18.28 Check Total: 70.18 850.00 850.00 Page: 2 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Current Time: 17:22:46 Vendor Name CAROLLO ENGINEERS CDW - G CORP CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINCti;ILAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR CINGULAR Department / Prol Name ENGINEERING - ARSENIC STUDY Check Date: OPERATIONS HEAVY MAINT LABORATORY ENGINEERING LABORATORY ENGINEERING UNDERGROUND REP PUMPS ELECTRICAL SHOP HEAVY MAINT EQUIPMENT REP LABORATORY ADMINISTRATION DIO DIAMOND VLY RNCH ENGINEERING INFORMATION SYS CUSTOMER SERVICE UNDERGROUND REP PUMPS ELECTRICAL SHOP EQUIPMENT REPAIR LABORATORY ADMINISTRATION DIO ENGINEERING INFORMATION SYS CUSTOMER SERVICE Check Date: Check Date: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Description ARS PILOT STUDY 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065664 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3/15/2007 1D4 AP - 00065665 TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE 3/15/2007 104 AP - 00065666 TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE Acct# / Proi Code 2029 - 8718 - ARSNIC Type MW 1006-4820 Type MW 1004 - 6310 1007 - 6310 1029 - 6310 2007 - 6310 2029 - 6310 Type MW 1001 - 6310 1002 - 6310 1003 - 6310 1004 - 6310 1005 - 6310 1007 - 6310 1021 - 6310 1027 - 6310 1028 - 6310 1029 -6310 1037 - 6310 1038 - 6310 2001 - 6310 2002 - 6310 2003 - 6310 2005 - 6310 2007 - 6310 2021 - 6310 2027 - 6310 2029 - 6310 2037 - 6310 2038 - 6310 Check Total: Check Total: Check Total: User: THERESA Page: 3 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V2 Current Time: 17:22:46 Amount 18,119.25 181.19.25 313.54 313.54 16.71 5.65 5.19 5.64 5.19 38.38 78.90 20.71 17.89 9.00 34.48 16.51 8.32 44.90 10.05 105.71 4.50 36.54 110.11 20.71 17.89 34.48 16.51 8.32 44.89 105.70 4.50 57.40 Vendor Name COCKING, DENNIS COCKING, DENNIS CONTROLCO AUTOMATION INC. CREATIVE IMPRINTED ADVERTISING CREATIVE IMPRINTED ADVERTISING CREATIVE IMPRINTED ADVERTISING CREATIVE IMPRINTED ADVERTISING CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CREAK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LABS CRESSY, JENNIFER CROSSPOINTE PARTNERS LLC CROSSPOINTE PARTNERS LLC CUES INCORPORATED DAVIS, JUSTIN DELL MARKETING L P User: THERESA Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V2 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Department / Prol Name Description Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065667 DIO TRAVEL/MEETINGS DIO TRAVEL/MEETINGS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065668 ELECTRICAL SHOP LUTHER PASS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065669 DIO - PR EXP- EXTERNAL PUB RELATIONS DIO - PR EXP - INTERNAL PUB RELATIONS DIO - PR EXP - EXTERNAL PUB RELATIONS DIO - PR EXP- INTERNAL PUB RELATIONS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065670 LABORATORY - ALP CO MTBE CONT LABORATORY - DIESEL SPILL LABORATORY - ARHD3 TRTMT EXP LABORATORY - BEACON CONTAM LABORATORY - BKRFLD TRTMT EXP LABORATORY - DIESEL SPILL LABORATORY - HERBST LABORATORY LABORATORY - SOYCON LABORATORY - TAHOE TOM CONTAM MONITORING MONITORING MONITORING MONITORING MONITORING MONITORING MONITORING MONITORING MONITORING MONITORING Check Date: 3/15/2007 I D-# AP -00065671 CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065672 DIO CONTRACT SERVICE DIO CONTRACT SERVICE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065673 UNDERGROUND REP TRAVEL/MEETINGS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID- # AP -00065674 CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065675 INFORMATION SYS DIST.COMP SPPLIS Page: 4 Acct# / Proi Code Amount Type MW Check Total: 808.02 1027 - 6200 257.43 2027 - 6200 257.43 Type MW Check Total: 514.86 1003 - 6048 947.64 Type MW Check Total: 947.64 1027 - 6620 - PREEXT 186.97 1027 - 6620 - PREINT 137.25 2027 - 6620 - PREEXT 207.23 2027 - 6620 - PREINT 137.24 Type MW Check Total: 668.69 1007 - 6110 - ACMTBE 340.00 1007 - 6110 - DSPILL 800.00 2007 - 6110 - AH3EXP 476.43 2007 - 6110 - BEACON 211.43 2007 - 6110 - BKRFLD 476.43 2007 - 6110 - DSPILL 330.00 2007 - 6110 - HERBST 741.43 2007 - 6110 270.00 2007 - 6110 - SOYCON 211.42 2007 - 6110 - TOMCON 422.86 MW Check Total: 4,280.00 Type Type Type Type Type MW 2038-6660- N1W 1027 - 4405 2027 - 4405 MW 1001 - 6200 MW 1037-4840 WCNCTV Check Total: 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV Check Total: Check Total: Check Total: Current Date: 03/07/2007 Current Time: 17:22:46 250.00 250.00 5,618.00 5,618.00 11,236.00 1,013.63 1,013.63 53.46 53.46 4,047.51 Vendor Name DELL MARKETING L P DELL MARKETING L P DELL MARKETING L P DELL MARKETING L P DICK'S FULLER - DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS .NET DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS .NET DOUGLAS DISPOSAL EBERLINE SERVICES EL DORADO COUNTY ENS KESOURCESINC ENS RESOURCES INC FAMILY ENTERPRISES FEDEX FEDEX FEDEX FEDEX FEDEX FEDEX FEDEX FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC. User: THERESA Department / Prot Name INFORMATION SYS INFORMATION SYS INFORMATION SYS INFORMATION SYS UNDERGROUND REP INFORMATION SYS INFORMATION SYS GEN & ADMIN Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: ENGINEERING - ARSENIC STUDY Check Date: PUMPS DIO DIO Check Date: Check Date: DIO - PR EXP- EXTERNAL Check Date: DIO ENGINEERING FINANCE DIO ENGINEERING ENGINEERING - URBAN WATER MGMT FINANCE DIAMOND VLY RNCH UNDERGROUND REP Check Date: Check Date: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Description REPL LAPTOP, UGS DIST.COMP SPPLIS REPL LAPTOP,ENG REPL LAPTOP,UGR 3/15/2007 IDS AP -00065676 SHOP SUPPLIES 3/15/2007 104 AP - 00065677 DIST.COMP SPPLIS DIST.COMP SPPLIS 3/15/2007 104 AP- 00065678 REFUSE DISPOSAL 3/15/2007 104 AP -00065679 ARS PILOT STUDY 3/15/2007 104 AP -00065680 OPERATING PERMIT 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065681 CONTRACT SERVICE CONTRACT SERVICE 3/15/2007 104 AP -00065682 PUB RELATIONS 3/15/2007 104 AP -00065683 POSTAGE EXPENSES POSTAGE EXPENSES POSTAGE EXPENSES POSTAGE EXPENSES POSTAGE EXPENSES POSTAGE EXPENSES POSTAGE EXPENSES 3/15/2007 104 AP- 00065684 GROUNDS & MNTC PIPE /CVRS /MHLS 3/15/2007 104 AP 00065685 Page: 5 Acct# / Proi Code 1037 - 8789 2037 - 4840 2037 - 8787 2037 - 8790 Type MW 1001 - 6071 Type MW 1037 - 4840 2037 - 4840 Type Mw 1000 - 6370 Type MW 2029 - 8718 - ARSNIC 950.00 Type MW Check Total: 950.00 2002 - 6650 528.00 Type MW Check Total: 528.00 1027 - 4405 2,849.96 2027 - 4405 2,849.97 Type MW Check Total: 5,699.93 1027 - 6620 - PREEXT Check Total: Check Total: Check Total: Check Total: 18.16 Type MW Check Total: 455.00 1027 - 4810 9.32 1029 - 4810 40.16 1039 - 4810 3.55 2027 - 4810 9.32 2029 - 4810 40.16 2029 - 4810 - UWMPLN 12.14 2039 - 4810 3.54 Type MW Check Total: 118.19 1028 - 6042 385.87 2001 - 6052 95.21 Type MW Check Total: 481.08 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V2 Current Time: 17:22:46 Amount 2,332.06 4,057.62 2,461.50 2,344.03 15,242.72 88.48 88.48 655.21 655.20 1 18.16 455.00 Vendor Name FISHER SCIENTIFIC FISHER SCIENTIFIC FORD COMPANY, GENE FRIEDEL OFFICE MACHINES, SCOTT FRIEDEL OFFICE MACHINES, SCOTT GRAINGER HACH - GLI International HACH - GLI International HASLER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC HASLER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC ko HIGH' SIERRA BUSINESS SYSTEMS HIGH SIERRA BUSINESS SYSTEMS INDUSTRIAL SAFETY INDUSTRIAL SAFETY INSTY- PRINTS INC INTERSTATE SAFETY & SUPPLY INTERSTATE SAFETY & SUPPLY JORDAN'S TRUCK & TRAILER EQUIP KAISER PERMANENTE User: THERESA Report: OH_PMT_C LAIM S_V2 Department / Proi Name LABORATORY LABORATORY Description LAB SUPPLIES LAB SUPPLIES 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065686 PUMP STATIONS 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065687 OFC EQUIP /REPAIR OFC EQUIP /REPAIR 3/15/2007 104 AP- 00065688 JANIT /SUPPLY INV 3/15/2007 104 AP- 00065689 LAB SUPPLIES LAB SUPPLIES Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065690 EQUIP RENT /LEASE EQUIP RENT /LEASE Check Date: 3/15/2007 104 AP-0006569I SERVICE CONTRACT SERVICE CONTRACT Check Date: 3/15/2007 1D4 AP- 00065692 SAFETY /EQUIP /PHY REPL GAS DETECTO Check Date: 3/15/2007 104 AP- 00065693 ENGINEERING - UPPER DRESSLER DRSSLR DTCH,UPR Check Date: 3/15/2007 I134 AP- 00065694 SHOP SUPPLY INV SAFETY INVENTORY Check Date: 3/15/2007 104 AP- 00065695 AUTOMOTIVE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065696 CLAIMS Check Date: 3/15/2007 104 AP- 00065697 PUMPS CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE GEN & ADMIN LABORATORY LABORATORY CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION UNDERGROUND REP HEAVY MAINT GEN & ADMIN GEN & ADMIN EQUIPMENT REP SELF FUNDED INS Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Acct# / Proi Code ount 1007 - 4760 118.52 2007 - 4760 141.07 Type MW Check Total: 259.59 2002 - 6051 1,568.42 Type MW Check Total: 1,568.42 1038 - 6027 22.50 2038 - 6027 22.50 Type MW Check Total: 45.00 1000 - 0422 114.15 Type MW Check Total: 114.15 1007 - 4760 31.64 2007 - 4760 46.19 Type MW Check Total: 77,83 1038 - 5020 122.57 2038 - 5020 122.57 Type MW Check Total: 245. 1021 - 6030 20.46 2021 - 6030 20.45 Type MW Check Total: 40.91 1001 - 6075 558.59 1004 - 8514 2,308.35 Type MW Check Total: 2,866.94 1029 - 7062 - DRSSLR 523.00 Type MW Check Total: 523.00 1000 - 0421 415.20 1000 - 0425 641.59 Type MW Check Total: 1,056.79 1005 - 6011 884.04 Type MW Check Total: 884.04 3000 - 6745 1,030.00 Type MW Check Total: 1,030.00 Page: 6 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Current Time: 17:22:46 Vendor Name KENNEDY /JENKS CONSULTANTS INC KINNEY'S CARPET CARE LAKE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT LIVE WIRE MEDIA PARTNERS MARTIN, DONALD L & MARJORIE MARTIN, DONALD L & MARJORIE MARTIN, JAMES H. MARTIN, JAMES H. MARTIN, LARRY V. MARGIN, LARRY V. MARTIN - KOBELLAS, LOUISE MARTIN - KOBELLAS, LOUISE MC BRIDE'S MACHINE INC MC GEE PLUMBING & HEATING MC MASTER CARR SUPPLY CO MC MASTER CARR SUPPLY CO MC MASTER CARR SUPPLY CO MITEL GOVT SYSTEMS CMAS MONSON, JANA Department / Proi Name PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Description ENGINEERING - SUT WELL REDRILL SUT WELL REDRILL Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065698 UNDERGROUND REP CSRMA LIAB CLAIM Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065699 PUMPS LAND & BUILDINGS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065700 DIO - WTR CONS PROG WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID- # AP -00065701 FINANCE LOAN PRINCIPAL FINANCE INTEREST EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065702 FINANCE LOAN PRINCIPAL FINANCE INTEREST EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID- # AP- 00065703 FINANCE LOAN PRINCIPAL FINANCE INTEREST EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID- # AP- 00065704 FINANCE LOAN PRINCIPAL FINANCE INTEREST EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065705 HEAVY MAINT FILTER EQ/BLDG Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID- # AP-00065706 UNDERGROUND REP MISC LIAB CLAIMS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065707 PUMPS SHOP SUPPLIES PUMPS SMALL TOOLS PUMPS PUMP STATIONS Check Date: 3/15/2007 I D- # AP -00065708 INFORMATION SYS PHONE SYS UPGRAD Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065709 CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE Acct# / Proi Code Amount 2029 - 8463 - RWSUTR 12,959.19 Type MW Check Total: 12,959.19 1001 - 4521 150.00 Type MW Check Total: 150.00 2002 - 5010 5,049.42 Type MW Check Total: 5049.42 2027 - 6660 - WCPROG 336.00 Type MW Check Total: 336.00 2039 - 6709 7,320.74 2039 - 6710 597.10 Type MW Check Total: 7 917.84 2039 - 6709 3,660.37 2039 - 6710 298.55 Type MW Check Total: 3,958.92 2039 - 6709 3,660.37 2039 - 6710 298.55 Type MW Check Total: 3 958.92 2039 - 6709 3,398.79 2039 - 6710 277.20 Type MW Check Total: 3,675.99 1004 - 6023 720.00 Type MW Check Total: 720.00 2001 - 4520 475.00 Type MW Check Total: 475.00 1002 - 6071 856.82 1002 - 6073 400.71 2002 - 6051 457.89 Type MW Check Total: 1,715.42 2037 - 8781 188.33 Type Mw Check Total: 188.33 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV User: THERESA Page: 7 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V2 Current Time: 17:22:46 350.00 Vendor Name MOORE INDUSTRIES MORALES, STEVE MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO MY OFFICE PRODUCTS MY OFFICE PRODUCTS MY OFFICE PRODUCTS MY OFFICE PRODUCTS MY OFFICE PRODUCTS MY OFFICE PRODUCTS MY OFFICE PRODUCTS NELETAHOE HARDWARE NE1A TAHOE HARDWARE NELS TAHOE HARDWARE NELS TAHOE HARDWARE OFFICE MAX - A BOISE CO. OFFICE MAX - A BOISE CO. OFFICE MAX - A BOISE CO. OFFICE MAX - A BOISE CO. OFFICE MAX - A BOISE CO. PARR, KEITH PERKS PLUMBING & HEAT INC, L A PETERSEN, GARY Department / Proi Name PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Description Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065710 ELECTRICAL SHOP FILTER EQ/BLDG Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065711 CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCN7 WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065712 PUMPS PUMP STATIONS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065713 GEN & ADMIN OFFICE INVENTORY DIO OFFICE SUPPLIES ENGINEERING OFFICE SUPPLIES CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE SUPPLIES DIO OFFICE SUPPLIES ENGINEERING OFFICE SUPPLIES CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE SUPPLIES Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065714 PUMPS SHOP SUPPLIES HEAVY MAINT BUILDINGS EQUIPMENT REP GENERATORS PUMPS SHOP SUPPLIES Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065715 GEN & ADMIN OFFICE INVENTORY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE SUPPLIES FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION OFFICE SUPPLIES FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065716 UNDERGROUND REP TRAVEL/MEETINGS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065717 HEAVY MAINT GROUNDS & MNTC Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065718 CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCN7 WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065719 Acct# / Proi Code Amount Type MW Check Total: 350.00 1003 - 6023 1,731.54 Type MW Check Total: 1,731.54 2038 - 6660 WCNCTV 150.00 Type MW Check Total: 150.00 2002 - 6051 253.79 Type MW Check Total: 253.79 1000 - 0428 601.25 1027 - 4820 27.03 1029 - 4820 127.74 1038 - 4820 59.21 2027 - 4820 27.02 2029 - 4820 127.75 2038 - 4820 59.21 Type MW Check Total: 1029.21 1002 - 6071 1.07 1004 - 6041 98.52 1005 - 6013 1.23 2002 - 6071 1.07 Type MW Check Total: 101.89 1000 - 0428 682.14 1021 - 4820 15.40 1039 - 4820 58.60 2021 - 4820 15.41 2039 - 4820 58.60 Type MW Check Total: 830.15 1001 - 6200 39.75 Type MW Check Total: 39.75 1004 - 6042 250.00 Type MW Check Total: 250.00 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV 275.00 Type MW Check Total: 275.00 User: THERESA Page: 8 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V2 Current Time: 17:22:46 Vendor Name PETERSON, GARY PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PETTY CASH PET1' CASH PET 1% CASH PINKEL,MICHELE PINKEL,MICHELE PIONEER AMERICAS LLC POWERS, TERENCE H POWERS, TERENCE H PUMPWORKS LLC. R&S of SACRAMENTO RADIO SHACK User: THERESA Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V 2 Department / Prof Name Description CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 I D - # AP - 00065720 HEAVY MAINT TRAVEUMEETINGS ADMINISTRATION TRAVEUMEETINGS ADMINISTRATION SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION INCNTV & RCGNTN DIAMOND VLY RNCH TRAVEUMEETINGS ENGINEERING OFFICE SUPPLIES ENGINEERING TRAVEUMEETINGS ENGINEERING SUPPLIES ENGINEERING - EFFLUENT EVAL REP EXP PUMPS ADMINISTRATION TRAVEUMEETINGS ADMINISTRATION SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATION INCNTV & RCGNTN ENGINEERING OFFICE SUPPLIES ENGINEERING TRAVEUMEETINGS ENGINEERING SUPPLIES ENGINEERING ENGINEERING OPERATIONS LABORATORY LABORATORY HEAVY MAINT OPERATIONS ELECTRICAL SHOP PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065721 TRAVEUMEETINGS TRAVEL/MEETINGS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065722 HYPOCHLORITE Check Date: 3/15/2007 I D - # AP - 00065723 OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP - 00065724 FILTER EQ/BLDG Check Date: 3/15/2007 I b AP 00065725 NORTH GATE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP - 00065726 SHOP SUPPLIES Check Date: • 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065727 Acct# / Proi Code Amount 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV 200.00 Type MW Check Total: 200.00 1004 - 6200 47.16 1021 - 6200 12.80 1021 - 6520 16.00 1021 - 6621 51.48 1028 - 6200 48.90 1029 - 4820 1.72 1029 - 6200 8.29 1029 - 6520 2.96 1029 - 8676 EFFLEV 13.25 2021 - 6200 12.80 2021 - 6520 16.00 2021 - 6621 51.48 2029 - 4820 1.72 2029 - 6200 8.28 2029 - 6520 2.96 Type MW Check Total: 295.80 1029 - 6200 105.68 2029 - 6200 105.68 Type MW Check Total: 211.36 1006 - 4755 3,852.09 Type MW Check Total: 3,852.09 1007 - 4820 162.68 2007 - 4820 162.68 Type MW Check Total: 325.36 1004 - 6023 241.28 Type MW Check Total: 241.28 1006 - 8767 1,519.42 Type MW Check Total: 1,519.42 2003 - 6071 5.15 Type MW Check Total: 5.15 Page: 9 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Current Time: 17:22:46 Vendor Name REARDON, PAUL SACRAMENTO BEE, THE SCOTTYS HARDWARE SCOTTYS HARDWARE SCOTTYS HARDWARE SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS SEXTON, CYNTHIA SEXTON, CYNTHIA SHEHADI MOTORS SHEADI MOTORS SHEHADI, WENDY SIANO, CHRIS SIERRA CHEMICAL CO SIERRA FOOTHILL LABORATORY SIERRA NEVADA CLASSIFIEDS SIERRA NEVADA CLASSIFIEDS SIERRA NEVADA CLASSIFIEDS SIERRA PACIFIC POWER SIERRA PACIFIC POWER SIERRA PACIFIC POWER User: THERESA Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V2 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Department / Proi Name Description CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065728 ENGINEERING - UPPER DRESSLER Check Date: DRSSLR DTCH,UPR 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065729 SHOP SUPPLIES SHOP SUPPLIES SMALL TOOLS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065730 SERVICE CONTRACT SERVICE CONTRACT Check Date: 3/15/2007 I D- # AP- 00065731 UB SUSPENSE UB SUSPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 104 AP -00065732 AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID- # AP- 00065733 CUSTOMER SERVICE - WTR CNSRV INCNT WTR CONS EXPENSE UNDERGROUND REP DIAMOND VLY RNCH UNDERGROUND REP INFORMATION SYS INFORMATION SYS GEN &ADMIN GEN & ADMIN EQUIPMENT REP EQUIPMENT REPAIR OPERATIONS PUMPS Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065734 TRAVEL/MEETINGS 3/15/2007 104 A9-00065735 HYPOCHLORITE 3/15/2007 104 AP -00065736 LABORATORY - IND CRK RES MONT MONITORING Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065737 HUMAN RESOURCES ADS /LGL NOTICES HUMAN RESOURCES ADS /LGL NOTICES ENGINEERING - URBAN WATER MGMT OPERATING PERMIT Check Date: 3/15/2007 104 AP -00065738 GEN & ADMIN ELECTRICITY GEN & ADMIN ST LIGHTING EXP GEN & ADMIN ELECTRICITY Page: 10 Acct# / Proi Code Amount 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV 250.00 Type MW Check Total: 250.00 1029 - 7062 - DRSSLR 920.62 Type MW Check Total: 920.62 1001 - 6071 51.15 1028 - 6071 14.28 2001 - 6073 149.82 Type MW Check Total: 215.25 1037 - 6030 623.25 2037 - 6030 623.25 Type MW Check Total: 1,246.50 1000 - 2002 225.36 2000 - 2002 308.06 Type MW Check Total: 533.42 1005 - 6011 23.26 2005 - 6011 23.25 Type MW Check Total: 46.51 2038 - 6660 - WCNCTV 350.00 Type MW Check Total: 350.00 1006 - 6200 885.47 Type MW Check Total: 885.47 2002 - 4755 1,859.92 Type MW Check Total: 1,859.92 1007 - 6110 - INDIAN 195.00 Type MW Check Total: 195.00 1022 - 4930 787.49 2022 - 4930 787.48 2029 - 6650 - UWMPLN 75.63 Type MW 1000 - 6330 1000 - 6740 2000 - 6330 Check Total: 1,650.60 4,445.08 1,472.45 31,387.24 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Current Time: 17:22:46 Vendor Name SOUND STRATEGIES /OFC INC. SOUND STRATEGIES /OFC INC. SOUTH SHORE GLASS & DOOR INC SOUTH SHORE MOTORS SOUTH TAHOE REFUSE SOUTH TAHOE REFUSE SOUTH TAHOE REFUSE SOUTHWEST GAS SOUTHWEST GAS SPRTGBROOK USER GROUP SPRINGBROOK USER GROUP SPRINGBROOK USER GROUP SPRINGBROOK USER GROUP SSUG SSUG SUNGARD BI -TECH INC. SUNGARD BI -TECH INC. TAHOE BASIN CONTAINER SERVICE TAHOE BASIN CONTAINER SERVICE TAHOE BLUEPRINT TAHOE BLUEPRINT TAHOE BLUEPRINT User: THERESA Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V 2 Department / Proi Name Check Date: DIO - PR EXP- EXTERNAL DIO - PR EXP- EXTERNAL Check Date: UNDERGROUND REP EQUIPMENT REP GEN & ADMIN GEN & ADMIN PUMPS GEN & ADMIN GEN & ADMIN INFORMATION SYS CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION SYS CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION SYS INFORMATION SYS INFORMATION SYS INFORMATION SYS GEN & ADMIN OPERATIONS ENGINEERING - ENGINEERING - ENGINEERING - Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: UPPER DRESSLER DVR EIR SUT WELL REDRIL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Description 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065739 PUB RELATIONS PUB RELATIONS 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065740 RMDL UR BATH /SHR 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065741 AUTOMOTIVE 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065742 REFUSE DISPOSAL REFUSE DISPOSAL PUMP STATIONS 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065743 NATURAL GAS NATURAL GAS 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065744 TRAVEUMEETINGS TRAVEUMEETINGS TRAVEUMEETINGS TRAVEUMEETINGS 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065745 DUES /MEMB /CERT DUES /MEMB /CERT 3/15/2007 104 AP - 00065746 SERVICE CONTRACT SERVICE CONTRACT 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065747 REFUSE DISPOSAL SLUDGE DISPOSAL 3/15/2007 104 AP- 00065748 DRSSLR DTCH,UPR DIAM VLY MP /EIR L SUT WELL REDRILL Acct# / Proi Code Amount Type MW Check Total: 37,304.77 1027 - 6620 - PREEXT 49.00 2027 - 6620 - PREEXT 49.00 Type MW Check Total: 98.00 1001 - 8703 3,016.36 Type MW Check Total: 3,016.36 1005 - 6011 766.25 Type MW Check Total: 766.25 1000 - 6370 2,747.40 2000 - 6370 99.42 2002 - 6051 72.05 Type MW Check Total: 2,918.87 1000 - 6350 12,640.24 2000 - 6350 731.10 Type MW Check Total: 13,371.34 1037 - 6200 325.00 1038 - 6200 325.00 2037 - 6200 325.00 2038 - 6200 325.00 Type MW Check Total: 1,300.00 1037 - 6250 25.00 2037 - 6250 25.00 Type MW Check Total: 50.00 1037 - 6030 64.92 2037 - 6030 64.93 Type MW Check Total: 129.85 1000 - 6370 264.39 1006 - 6652 8,875.00 Type MW Check Total: 9,139.39 1029 - 7062 - DRSSLR 1,687.37 1029 - 8725 - DVREIR 4.31 2029 - 8463 - RWSUTR 96.49 Page: 11 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Current Time: 17:22:46 Vendor Name Tahoe Daily Tribune Tahoe Daily Tribune TAHOE MOUNTAIN NEWS TAHOE SAND & GRAVEL TAHOE TRADING POST TAHOE TRADING POST TAHOE TRADING POST TAHOE VALLEY ELECTRIC SUPPLY TECHPRO SALES & SERVICE INC TOY&TA MATERIAL HANDLING TRUCK PARTS & EQUIPMENT CO UNITED RENTALS US POSTMASTER US POSTMASTER US POSTMASTER US POSTMASTER VERIZON VWR CORPORATION User: THERESA Report: OH_PMT_CLAIMS_V2 Department I Proi Name PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Description Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065749 DIO - PR EXP- EXTERNAL PUB RELATIONS 010 - WTR CONS PROG WTR CONS EXPENSE Check Date: 3/15/2007 IDS AP -00065750 DIO - PR EXP - EXTERNAL PUB RELATIONS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065751 UNDERGROUND REP PIPE /CVRS /MHLS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065752 ELECTRICAL SHOP SHOP SUPPLIES UNDERGROUND REP SMALL TOOLS UNDERGROUND REP SAFETY /EQUIP /PHY Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP- 00065753 ELECTRICAL SHOP BUILDINGS Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065754 HEAVY MAINT FILTER EQ/BLDG Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID-# AP -00065755 EQUIPMENT REP AUTOMOTIVE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID4 AP -00065756 EQUIPMENT REPAIR AUTOMOTIVE Check Date: 3/15/2007 104 AP -00065757 UNDERGROUND REP SMALL TOOLS Check Date: 3/15/2007 1D4 AP- 00065758 CUSTOMER SERVICE POSTAGE EXPENSES CUSTOMER SERVICE POSTAGE EXPENSES Check Date: 3/15/2007 1D-# AP -00065759 GEN &ADMIN POSTAGE PPD GEN & ADMIN POSTAGE PPD Check Date: 3/15/2007 104 AP 00065760 DIAMOND VLY RNCH TELEPHONE Check Date: 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065761 LABORATORY LAB SUPPLIES Acct# / Prof Code Amount Type MW Check Total: 1,788.17 1027 - 6620 - PREEXT 937.50 2027 - 6660 - WCPROG 3,285.21 Type MW Check Total: 4,222.71 1027 - 6620 PREEXT 250.00 Type MW Check Total: 250.00 2001 - 6052 491.21 Type MW Check Total: 491.21 1003 - 6071 280.69 2001 - 6073 54.30 2001 - 6075 43.09 Type MW Check Total: 378.08 1003 - 6041 303.74 Type MW Check Total: 303.74 1004 - 6023 674.02 Type MW Check Total: 674.02 1005 - 6011 8.00 Type MW Check Total: 8.00 2005 - 6011 144.95 Type MW Check Total: 144.95 2001 - 6073 81.85 Type MW Check Total: 81.85 1038 - 4810 2,000.00 2038 - 4810 2,000.00 Type MW Check Total: 4,000.00 1000 - 0304 1,500.00 2000 - 0304 1,500.00 Type MW Check Total: 3,000.00 1028 - 6310 48.76 Type MW Check Total: 48.76 1007 - 4760 207.49 Page: 12 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Current Time: 17:22:46 Vendor Name VWR CORPORATION WEDCO INC WEDCO INC WESTERN ENERGETIX INC WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY WHITE ROCK CONSTRUCTION WINZLER & KELLY CONSULT ENGRS i WINgER & KELLY CONSULT ENGRS 1 User: THERESA Report: O H_PM T_C LAIM S_ V 2 Department / Proi Name LABORATORY ELECTRICAL SHOP ELECTRICAL SHOP GEN & ADMIN LABORATORY DIAMOND VLY RNCH UNDERGROUND REP Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: Check Date: GEN & ADMIN - WTRLN REPL Check Date: ENGINEERING - EFFLUENT EVAL ENGINEERING - LPPS EVALUATION Check Date: PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Description LAB SUPPLIES 3/15/2007 ID AP 00065762 SMALL TOOLS PUMP STATIONS 3/15/2007 ID AP - 00065763 GASOLINE INV 3/15/2007 ID AP - 00065764 MONITORING 3/15/2007 ID AP - 00065765 GROUNDS & MNTC PIPE /CVRS/MHLS 3/15/2007 ID AP - 00065766 CONST RETAINAGE 3/15/2007 ID AP - 00065767 REP EXP PUMPS LPPS IMPRVMNTS 3/15/2007 ID AP - 00065768 Acct# / Proi Code 2007 - 4760 Type MW 1003-6073 2003 - 6051 Type MW 1000 - 0415 Type MW 1007 - 6110 Type MW 1028 - 6042 2001 - 6052 Type MW Amount 179.91 387.40 62.87 85.85 Check Total: 148.72 2,402.55 Check Total: 2,402.55 60.00 Check Total: 60.00 115.89 3,561.89 Check Total: 3 677.78 155,747.39 155,747.39 92,439.37 8,430.50 100,869.87 537,586.24 Check Total: 2000 - 2605 - H5OMKS Type MW Check Total: 1029 - 8676 - EFFLEV 1029 - 8720 - LPPSEV Type MW Check Total: Grand Total: Page: 13 Current Date: 03/07/2007 Current Time: 17:22:46 South Tahoe Public Utility District Richard Sol brig. General Manager Board Members Kathleen Farrell Jame6 R. Jonee Mary Lou Moebacher Duane Wallace Eric Schafer Memorandum Date: March 7, 2007 To: Board of Directors From: Ivo Bergsohn, Hydro-Geologist South Upper Truckee Well No. 3 Corrosion Control Study Subject: At the March 15th, 2007 Regular Board Meeting, Milt Larsen, P.E., from Kennedy Jenks Consultants (K/JC) will conduct a 20-minute presentation describing the purpose, methods and major findings from the South Upper Truckee Well No. 3 Corrosion Control Study (SUT Well No. 3 - CCS). The CCS was completed in accordance with California Department of Health Services (CaDHS) requirements to identify a recommended corrosion control treatment (CCT) option. The Master Plan for Arsenic Compliance requires that the District place the SUT Well No. 3 into a lead position, as the primary source of drinking water supply for the Christmas Valley and MeyersfTahoe paradise areas. Based on historical results, ccr will need to be added to this water source to remain in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule. In June 2006, the Board approved the Phase II proposal from K/JC to perform corrosion control pilot testing and complete a CCS report. Following CaDHS approval of the testing protocol, pilot testing began in September and was completed in November, 2006. The final CCS report was submitted to CaDHS in February 2007. Findings from this report are currently being used as a basis for the SUT Well No. 3 Controls Building and Treatment Facility design. Water from the SlIT Wellfield is corrosive to metallic piping, AC piping, and cement mortar lining. The water's corrosivity is largely due to the elevated carbon dioxide concentration and low pH. The study evaluated the following corrosion control alternatives: alkaline chemical addition, silicate or phosphate inhibitor addition, and aeration. -99- Aeration was piloted tested for two months using water from sur Well No. 1. A supplemental silicate corrosion inhibitor was also pilot tested. The pilot study was set up to evaluate corrosion control for copper pipe, lead-tin solder, mild steel pipe, and galvanized steel pipe. Aeration successfully raised the water's pH from 6.2 (a weak acid) to a slightly alkaline pH of 7.5 by stripping most of the carbon dioxide from solution. The treated water was found to be less corrosive towards copper, lead-tin solder, mild steel and galvanized steel. The study recommended installation of low profile aeration units for sur Well No.3. Room should be allocated for supplemental socIlum hydroxide or sodium silicate addition if determined necessary by residential tap sampling mandated by the Lead and Copper Rule. P:\lBergsohn\2005_ WeILControLBulldlngs\SUT3_ WC8\Corrosion_Study\IOC_CCS\ProjMngmnt\BoanCPresentatlon_mmo.doc -100- ~~ ~tt~ South Tahoe Public Utility District DIrector\!; KAth~ F.'II'Tt'll J.m~ R. .)one.. I>Mry lau Mot;t>.acI1er Du_ Wsll4lce E.;..; Sr;n,.('C!T 1275 Meadow Crest Drive. South Lake Tahoe. CA 96150.7401 Phone 530 544-6474. Fax 530 541..0014. WWW.5tpua.US BOARD AGENDA ITEM 15a TO: Board of Directors FROM: Lisa Coyner, Customer Service Manager MEETING DATE: March 15,2007 ITEM - PROJECT: Liability Claim Against STPUD received from L. Langford REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Reject Claim. DISCUSSION: Pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) of the California Government Code, Closed Session may be held for a conference with legal counsel. SCHEDULE: COSTS: ACCOUNT NO: BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: ATTACHMENTS: CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES~ NO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES h r, \ - NO CATEGORY: Water -101- ~ lOt ., .....,.....,.,. ~ H. 90IIrie South Tahoe Public Utility District D1rectonJ KathleM FalTtlll ~R.~ Mary lau ~JICfler llo..entl W"ll.1Ic.t! Erl<: Sch;lfor _._-'--'-,...._--~ --,,-,---- .J 1Z75 Meadow Cre5t DrIve. South lake Tahoe - CA 96150~ 7401 Phone 5W 544-6474- t:=ax 530 541-0614- www.stpud.us BOARD AGENDA ITEM 15b TO: Board of Directors FROM: Richard H. Solbrig, General Manager MEETING DATE: March 15,2007 ITEM - PROJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Direct staff. DISCUSSION: Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government Code, Closed Session may be held for conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Beth Jett, Kendall Pearce, and Pearce Family Trust dated 1-20-88 vs. South Tahoe Public Utility District, Cox & Cox Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, Nimbus Engineers, a Nevada Corporation and Does 1-100, inclusive, Civil Action No. PC 20050567, Superior Court, County of EI Dorado, State of California. SCHEDULE: COSTS: . ACCOUNT NO: BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: ATTACHMENTS: CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES &flJ () CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES ~< Y'(,C'_ CATEGORY: Sewer NO NO -103- ---.-"..-......... ~H~ South Tahoe Public Utility District Dir~ KAthleen F.....-eIl J..m~ R. ~ Mary Lou Mool>acIwr Duane Wallau Eric Sc:kafllt' 12'75 Meadow Cre5t Drive · South L:ake Tahoe · CA 96150~ 7401 Phooe 500 544*6474. Fax 530 54HJ614ewww.stpud.u5 BOARD AGENDA ITEM 15c TO: Board of Directors FROM: 'Richard H. Solbrig, General Manager MEETING DATE: March 15,2007 ITEM - PROJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Direct staff. DISCUSSION: Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government Code, Closed Session may be held for conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Meyers Landfill Site - United States of America VS. EI Dorado County and City of South Lake Tahoe and Third Party Defendants, Civil Action No. S-01-1520 LKK GGH, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. SCHEDULE: COSTS: ACCOUNT NO: BUDGETED AMOUNT REMAINING: ATTACHMENTS: CONCURRENCE WITH REQUESTED ACTION: GENERAL MANAGER: YES i2il..l CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: YES 6~ )'l"\C CATEGORY: Sewer NO NO -105- Water Quality Issues Related to Corrosion l' Low pH - weak acid (lead, copper, galvanized steel) l' High carbon dioxide (copper, steel, cement lining & AC pipe) l' High dissolved inorganic carbon (lead & copper) l' Elevated dissolved oxygen (steel, galvanized steel, copper) l' Negative Langelier & CCPP, low Aggressiveness Index (cement lining & AC pipe) l' High Larson Index (steel) Pilot Tpsting ~ Evaluate . Copper - corrosion & leaching . Lead-tin solder - corrosion & leaching . Mild steel - corrosion & scale release . Galvanized steel - corrosion Corrosion Concerns Christmas Valley Pressure Zone l' 4 of 7 homes exceeded the Copper Action Level when the South Upper Truckee wells were in service ~ Premature corrosion failures . Hot water heaters . Sand separator Corrosion Control Alternatives 'f' Alkaline Chemical Addition . Very high chemical requirements 'f' Phosphate Inhibitor . Supplemental pH adjustment needed . Runoff concern 'f' Silicate Inhibitor . Supplemental pH adjustment needed 'f' Aeration . Economical method of raising the pH Pilot Testing Schematic '{ ruum-nm-----__u_______m_____~ ~ --<.;;"."14' i rm--m--uu4--------m-- _mm_____ ,*, '11'1)( r~J'+=:::~:~: :l: ~':of- 't~--t'S4; ( ~ " J i.~c; M' 1'- l'c': -, ""_'';':':.~1 ~'~ ~'.'r. .,. .., .....1 "XI ~, .': ~.,~ -y.~, ! ~.",;~~f~,r,t ~~'l'a~ '" ... >~i~r:;~~-J;~J:.',ry,:,H 1 Unlfonn Unifonn Maximum Corrosion Corroalon Pitting Rate Rate Depth (mils/yr) Reduction (mils) Control 5.04 Not Not Apparent Apparent i Aerated 3,34 34% Not Not Apparent Apparent Aerated + Not Not , Sodium 0.87 83% 0 Silicate Apparent Apparent .....ll1lt~~ , , ... Lowered Rn-222 . Well water 462 pCill (median) . Aerated water 16 pCi/1 (median) ... Stripped carbon dioxide to less than 5 mg/I ... Increased pH from 6.2-6.3 to 7.6 ... Moderate Increase In dissolved oxygen from 7.4 to 9,5 mgJl Linear Polarization Measurements Copper COPPER .121 <6221 ,321 5,00 4,50 _ 4,00 ~ 3.50 i!. 3,00 !I 2,50 ii! 2,00 .. 1,50 ...I 1.00 0,50 0,00 8 ~ .. f~"~Il\i'"... c.'~ Copper Leaching Copper Versu. pH (aU data) Copper lllgll} 1(1I'(1l"_~-~ 2 Linear Polarization Measurements Lead-Tin Solder -~ SOLDER .1311'231.331 0,25 _ 0,20 ,. .. !. 015 ~ 0.10 .. ..J 0.05 Lead-Tin Solder Corrosion ~ - ------- --~ Uniform Corrosion Rate (mllslyr) Pitting Density (pitslin') Median Pitting Depth (mils) Maximum Pitting Depth (mils) Uniform Corrosion Rate Reduction Control 0.38 Aerated 0.04 90% Aerated + Sodium 0.18 52% Silicate 20 2 8 10 5 5 1.5 5 Linear Polarization Measurements Mild Steel MILD STEEL .111 .211 ...311 4.50 _ 4,00 ,. .. !. 3,SO ~3oo ~ 2,50 Mild Steel Corrosion ~ - - .~ Un orm Uniform Pitting Median ax mum Corrosion Corrosion Pitting Pitting Rate Rate Density Depth Depth (mlls/yr) Reduction (pltslin') (mils) (mils) Control I 28.4 >100 9 20 Aerated 20.1 29% 50t 2 10 Aerated + .. Sodium 20.9 27% 30:t 15 35 Silicate .c ,~L~ ,1-~-~~_ If M I 3 Linear Polarization Measurements Galvanized Steel GALVANIZED STEEL .141 t241 .341 2,50 _ 2,00 ~ !. 1.50 ~1oo .. ...I 0,50 Galvanized Steel Corrosion ---- ~~- I Corrosion Rate (mllslyr) Uniform Corrosion Rate Reduction Pitting Depth (mils) Median Pitting Depth (mils) Pitting Density (pltslln') Control 19.2 10 1.3 10 Aerated 14.5 24% 5 5 Aerated + Sodium Silicate 5.1 74% 0,3 2 Findings Lead-Tin Solder Corrosion ,. Aeration . Reduced lead-tin corrosion 90% . Reduced first draw lead> 77% . Uniform corrosion with very slight pitting ,. Aeration plus sodium silicate . Reduced lead-tin corrosion 52% . Reduced first draw lead> 77% . Uniform corrosion with very slight pitting . Silicate addition not beneficial , , .....~fl' l~'i. , Linear Polarization Probes Galvanized Steel Findings Copper Corrosion ,. Aeration . Reduced copper corrosion 34% . Reduced first draw copper 30% ,. Aeration plus sodium silicate . Reduced corrosion 83% . Reduced first draw copper 58% . Silicate addition was beneficial ,. Uniform corrosion ,. No pitting corrosion observed Findings Mild Steel Corrosion l' Control . High corrosion rate . Extremely high pitting l' Aeration . Reduced steel corrosion 29% (rate still high) . :i~i~i~)nt reduction in the number and depth of pits (extremely high . Slight reduction in 1 sf draw iron & turbidity downstream of existing pipe l' Aeration plus sodium silicate . Reduced steel corrosion 27% (rate still high) Reduced the number of pits Increased the depth of pits (compared to control & aeration) Increased the iron downstream at the eXIsting pipe . Silicate provided an adverse benefit compared to aeration J( l '. 1k~,rill':!':~ ,',~~~jl' 4 " Findings Galvanized Steel Corrosion T Control . High corrosion rate . Moderate pitting T Aeration . Reduced galvanized steel corrosion 24% . Reduced pitting corrosion T Aeration plus sodium silicate . Reduced galvanized steel corrosion 74% . Reduced pitting corrosion . Silicate addition beneficial Recommendations T Provide low profile aeration for South Upper Truckee Well No.3 T Do not install sodium silicate at this time T Provide room for 3 mgll NaOH feed or sodium silicate T Collect lead & copper tap samples after the facility has been on line 4-6 months 5 .; 'I. LEAL'S CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE P. o. BOX 14227 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96151 CA License Number: 529211 Voice: (530) 577-7898 Fax: (530) 577-7898 I am here to state that the STPUD's current policy of having some individuals pay for some fire hydrants and the district pays for others is inequitable to those individuals. I have been required to have a fire hydrant installed that was imposed by LVFD within 250' of my property to make an improvement on my property. STPUD has created a policy that requires me to pay for the hydrant and installation. These hydrants are a district upgrade and improvement that benefit the community-at- large unlike fire sprinklers that benefit the individual home owner. I pay for district upgrades and infrastructure improvements with general fees charged to me by the district. These hydrants should be classified as district upgrades and infrastructure improvements and be paid for by the district as a whole as other district upgrades and infrastructure improvements including fITe hydrants are currently paid for by the district as a whole. The argument from district personnel that I will benefit by a hydrant near my house is not applicable as I will never benefit from upgrades in Al Tahoe, Sierra Tract or other areas of the district that I pay for in my regular fees. They will not benefit from my hydrant no will I benefit from their hydrant. The current policy is additionally unfair to some district users as a neighbor doing the same upgrade to their property comes into the district 1 minute later is not required to pay for the hydrant upgrade nor is required to reimburse the first property owner. Additionally, the hydrant that I have paid for eight months ago in July, 2006 has not been installed. Refunding me the capacity charge is appreciated. Your justification for this refund lies in the benefit to the community-At-Iarge that is derived from the installation of a frre hydrant. (This is taken from you "FIRE HYDRANT CHARGES FACT SHEET) This helps financially but does not make the current policy fair. .. .' Because of the additional fees imposed on the first person to upgrade their property by requiring them to purchase and install a fire hydrant, this encourages other owners of property to circumvent the permit and fee requirements. The $150,000 cost /year is not exactly true conceptually. The district would not receive the additional $150,000/year, although some costs would be incurred with the purchase of new hydrants. I ask that the board to change the current district's policy and not charge these individual owners the full cost of the districts infrastructure. upgrade and to apply this fire hydrant upgrade costs district wide as the hydrants are a capital improvement for the district as a whole. I also ask that a refund of the charges charged individual owners for these hydrants be made to these owners. Thank you for your time and I urge your reconsideration of the current policy. Sincere~y, 1/. ..//./ /1 , .rJ- ",t::-r/~ J David T. Leal 2895 South Upper Truckee Road ... -; South Tahoe Contact Information: Dennis Cocking 530.543.6208 direct 530.541.0614 fax 530.721.0001 cellular Public Utility Di6trict District Information Office 1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 FIRE HYDRANT CHARGES FACT SHEET · Currently, the District issues an immediate credit of the current water capacity charge ($2,716) for new construction whenever the fire department requires installation of a fire hydrant. · The justification for this policy lies in the benefit to the community-at-Iarge that is derived from the installation of a fire hydrant. In-home sprinkler systems are beneficial to the individual homeowner and do not convey the same benefit to the community that a fire hydrant does. · While the argument could be made that in-home sprinkler systems allow fires to be contained quickly and would prevent structure fires from getting out of control and involving neighboring homes, that benefit is theoretical at best. · In addition, the in-home sprinkler system becomes a value-added addition to the home and will be reflected in the overall value of the property, just as any other value-added feature. Upon sale of the home, the individual homeowner receives the value of this benefit, not the community. · It should be noted the current ordinance that has been adopted by both L VFPD and the City of SL T FD was voluntary and accomplished in the absence of consultation with the District. Had the District been allowed to comment on the proposed ordinance, both fire agencies would have been aware of the undersized waterline issue and would also have been made aware that the District's mandate is to provide potable water, not fire flows, to our customers. This information would have likely modified their interpretation of the code. · In light of the negative public reaction to the ordinance, the fire agencies have attempted to shift some responsibility to the District as, in some areas, the flows are not sufficient to meet the code. Had the District's water distribution system been designed to provide fire flows and were failing to meet them, we would be responsible. However, that is simply not the case. · As such, seeking relief from the District in the form of waived or reduced charges would unfairly punish our customers who would derive no benefit from the individual homeowner's sprinkler system.