05-06-99SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Robert Baer Richard istant
James Jones, President BOARD MEMBERS Christopher H. Strohm, Vice President
Duane Wallace, Director Ma Lou Mosbacher, Director~ Pembroke Gochnauer, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
MAY 6, 1999
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session, May 6,
1999, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Jones, Directors Strohm, Wallace, Gochnauer,
Mosbacher.
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, Taylor, Noble, Brown,
Hussmann, Hoggatt, Hydrick, R. Johnson, Bergsohn,
Forsythe, Attorney Kvistad.
GUESTS:
John Brown and Roger Johnson/State Water Resources
Control Board; Andy Bourelle/Tahoe Daily Tribune; Reed
Schmidt/Bartle Wells; Eric Sapirstein/ENS Resources;
Steve Weiss/CSLT Parks Superintendent and Chairman
of the Athletic Coordinating Counsel
Richard Solbrig reported a closed session will be held
during discussion of item 7 e. (Arrowhead Well No. 3
Treatment System).
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR
CONSENT CALENDAR
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REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - MAY 6, 1999 PAGE - 2
Moved Gochnauer/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to add amended language to Resolution
No. 2693-99, Action Item 7.a., (authorizing and directing
execution of Installment Sale Agreement financing public
capital improvements with LaSalle National Bank and
related documents). The need for these amendments
were brought to staff's attention after the posting of the
Agenda. Due to the time schedule related to the borrow-
ing, this item can not be delayed until the next meeting.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
Attorney Kvistad reported that the District, City of SLT,
and El Dorado County are considering entering into a
joint agreement for the purpose of banning MTBE.
PRESENTATION: City/County/District
MTBE Agreement Status Report
Moved Mosbacher/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to approve the Consent Calendar, as submitted:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Credit Card Account with State of California Cai-Card -
(1) Authorized the cancellation of Bank of America and
Sierra West Credit Cards; and (2) Authorized staff to
establish a new credit card account with State of Califor-
nia Cai-Card Program;
b. Authorized staff to contract with Nationwide Companies
to auction surplus property at public sale;
Adopted Resolution No. 2692-99 adopting the Standard-
ized Emergency Management System (SEMS), Master
Mutual Aide Agreement and Operational Area Agree-
ments;
El Dorado County Operational Area Organization -
Authorized execution of agreement with El Dorado County
as required for Standardized Emergency Management
System (SEMS);
November 1999 General District Election - Adopted
Resolution No. 2691-99 "declaring an election be held
in its jurisdiction; requesting the Board of Supervisors
to consolidate with any other election conducted on
said date; and requesting election services by the
Registrar of Voters;"
f. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
March 18, 1999;
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g. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
April 1, 1999;
h. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
April 15, 1999.
John Brown, SWRCB, came before the Board to convey
his thanks for the leadership demonstrated by the District
in addressing MTBE problems. The District's successful
efforts and guidance has helped the State Board gain a
better understanding of the issues. He pledged that the
State Board will continue to work with the District to resolve
MTBE related problems in any way possible.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Rhonda McFarlane reported it is necessary for the District
to borrow nearly $5 million to construct water system
infrastructure, in order to replenish the District's water
supply, that has been impacted by MTBE contamination.
The installment sale financing with LaSalle National Bank
will be at a 5.65% interest rate and a 20-year repayment
term (semi-annual debt service of approximately $210,000
for 20-years). Adoption of Resolution No. 2693-99 will em-
power staff to execute agreement with LaSalle and close
the financing deal.
McFarlane reviewed the proposed amendments to the
resolution (the amendments were added to the agenda by
a unanimous vote of the Board).
Reed Schmidt, Bartle Wells, reported on the financing
negotiations with LaSalle Bank, which are anticipated to
be completed by May 25, 1999.
The Finance Committee reviewed financing options and
determined this financing is the best option.
Moved Wallace/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to adopt Resolution No. 2693-99 as amended, authorizing
and directing execution of installment sale agreement
financing public capital improvements with LaSalle National
Bank and related documents.
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
INSTALLMENT SALE FINANCING
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Bob Baer gave an overhead presentation covering the
Water Shortage Contingency Plan, including mandatory
water restrictions, voluntary water conservation, and
system operation alternatives. He also reviewed enforce-
ment issues. The various components of the plan
were discussed by the Board. Several issues were
identified for staff to consider when finalizing the plan.
Steve Weiss, Chair of Athletic Coordinating Counsel,
(and the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks Superintendent)
came before the Board to request an adjusted time frame
in regards to watering certain athletic fields in South Lake
Tahoe. The Board directed staff to work with Mr. Weiss
to develop a watering plan that is in the public's best
interest.
No Board action.
Jim Hoggatt reported that the Engineering staff has been
delayed in getting to the design and permitting process for
projects that need to be constructed in 1999 or early 2000
construction season because of the delay caused by MTBE
impacts and the Diamond Ditch repair work. Because these
delays have put the scheduled projects so far behind the
developed timetable, the Engineering staff will not have the
time necessary to perform the required inspection services
for the upcoming construction season. A list of projects
was distributed.
Staff requested approval for AGRA Earth & Environmental
to provide a material testing technician to supplement the
District Engineering staff for the inspection and testing
required for the projects to be constructed in the 1999
construction season.
The Operations Committee reviewed this item and
recommended approval.
Moved Gochnauer/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to approve Task Order No. 32 for AGRA Earth & Environ-
mental to provide 1999 testing and inspection services in
an amount not to exceed $90,000.
WATER SHORTAGE OPERATIONS
CONTINGENCY PLAN
1999 MATERIALS TESTING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES
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Jim Hoggatt reported four bids were opened on May 4
for the construction of two tanks.
Moved Gochnauer/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to award bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder,
Advance Tank and Construction Co., in the amount of
$279,500.
Richard Solbrig reported Boyle Engineering has completed
their pre-design study for a treatment system (granulated
carbon) to remove MTBE from Arrowhead Well No. 3.
District staff has reviewed that study, and has distributed
a list of pros and cons for proceeding with the design and
construction of that treatment system for the Board to
consider.
District's staff conclusion is to not build the MTBE treat-
ment system at Arrowhead Well No. 3, but to maintain
the well in a standby/backup position for supplying water
to the Meyers area, but only in accordance with Water
Shortage Operations Contingency Plan measures. In
addition, District staff recommends commencing a study
of options for constructing a new, large pipeline to connect
the Main Zone with the Meyers area for future water
supplies.
(Note: In consideration of time constraints, the remainder
of the discussion on this item will continue after the Export
Pipeline Funding status report by ENS Resources.)
3:55 P.M.
4:05 P.M.
Eric Sapirstein reported on the status of the District's
$3.2 million funding request in Washington D. C.
4:40 P.M.
5:10 P.M.
Moved Wallace/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to direct staff to begin study of options for pipeline con-
necting main zone with Arrowhead Zone.
FLAGPOLE AND LOOKOUT TANK
ARROWHEAD WELL NO. 3
TREATMENT SYSTEM
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED
PRESENTATION: Export Pipeline
Funding Status Report by ENS
Resources
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED
SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
SESSION
ARROWHEAD WELL NO. 3
TREATMENT SYSTEM (continued)
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Moved Wallace/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $1,106,677.66.
Operations Committee: The committee met on May 3.
Minutes of the meeting are available upon request
Planning / Ordinance Committee: The committee met
April 28 to continue work on the Ordinance Codification
project.
County Water A,qency/EDWPA/LAFCO Committee: In
their second facilitated meeting, the El Dorado County
water purveyors met regarding the roles, governance,
and functions of the water agency. Once fully developed,
their recommendations will be presented to the Board of
Supervisors for consideration.
President Jones attended the ACWA Spring Conference
held in South Lake Tahoe.
District Information Officer: Dawn Forsythe reported on
her attendance at the May 6 California Air Resources
Board (CARB) public hearing. CARB thanked the
District for its bold actions in regards to MTBE.
CARB and the California Energy Commission are
conducting a joint public hearing on May 14, 1:00 p.m,
in the City Council Chambers.
Richard Solbrig reported on the status of the remaining
emergency project:
Gardner Mountain Replacement Well Emergency of
9/17/98 - Data obtained from the geophysical testing will
be completed by May 10. The data will be used to deter-
mine which site (the location by Pope Marsh or by Camp
Richardson) will be the most likely to pursue drilling later
this summer.
5:35 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
STATUS OF EMERGENCY PROJECT
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED AND
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
SESSION
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ACTION I REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board directed staff regarding this item.
No Board action.
Legal counsel updated the Board regarding
these issues.
No Board action.
Legal counsel updated the Board regarding this item.
No Board action.
Legal counsel updated the Board regarding this item.
No Board action.
Staff updated the Board on the status of this item.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54956.8/Con-
ference with Real Property
Negotiators - Negotiating Parties:
District staff, Mark Lucksinger
Under Negotiation: Property Selec-
tion, Purchase Price, and Terms
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(c) of
California Government Code/
Conference with Legal Counsel
Anticioated Liti.qation (three cases)
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/Con-
ferencewith Legal Counsel Existing
Litigation: Schwake v. STPUD,
Federal Case No. CV-N-93-851-DWH
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/Con-
ferencewith Legal Counsel Existing
Litigation - STPUD v. ARCO, et al,
San Francisco County Superior
Court, Case No. 999128
Pursuant to Section 54957.6(a)/Con-
ference with Labor Negotiators
Agency Negotiators: Robert Baer,
Nancy Hussmann, Board of Directors;
Employee Organization: International
Union of Operating Engineers,
Stationary Local 39, AFL-CIO
7:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING
Guests: John and Judy Cefalu, Jeff Schwartz, and
Eric Schaefer.
1999100 FISCAL YEAR BUDGETS:
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND AND
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
President Jones opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M.
Open Hearing
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Rhonda McFarlane and Richard Solbrig, with the assist-
ance of a slide show, presented the 1999/00 Fiscal Year
Budgets for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds.
Planned expenditures and revenues were explained.
McFarlane answered questions from the audience during
the course of the presentation.
Jeff Schwartz received clarification regarding whether the
state determines what level to fund reserves. He also en-
couraged the Board to accept the consultant's recommend-
ations contained in the sewer rate study.
John Cefalu complimented the District on its disciplined
approach to spending. He also presented suggestions for
the Board to consider related to commercial and restaurant
rates, and regarding charging a fee for the recycled water
sent to Alpine County.
Eric Schaefer received clarification that the school district
was considered a commercial customer, and regarding
when the rate increase would become effective.
President Jones closed the Public Hearing at 9:05 P.M.
9:05 P.M.
Staff Report
Public Comments
Closed Hearing
ADJOURNMENT
Jame~/R. Jones', Bo/ar/d/President
S~ Tahoe Publi~tility District
Kathy Shar~,/Clerk of the Beard
South Tahbe'Public Utility District
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WELCOME
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J999/2000
BUDGET AND LONG TERM
FINANCIAL PLANS
A SOUND DISTRICT BUDGET
PROVIDES FINANCIAL
MEANS TO:
· Operate Safe and Reliable
Water and Wastewater Systems
· Protect Lake Tahoe's Environment
· Manage Our Resources Prudently
1999-2000 PROPOSED BUDGET
WATER & SEWER COMBINED
REVENUES $23 MILLION
OPERATING COSTS $14 MILLION
DEBT SERVICE $4 MILLION
CAPITAL SPENDING $7 MILLION
DEBT FUNDED CAPITAL $5
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ENTERPRISE
FUND
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
1999/2000 Budget Proposal
· $4.9 Million Borrowing for
Infrastructure
· $3.7 Million in Infrastructure PrO
· 3.5% Overall Rate Adjustment
REVENUE
[] Service Fees
[] Connection Fees
[] Outside Financing
WATER BUDGET
1999/2000 Funding Sources
[] Capital Improvement Charge
[] Interest & Other
[] Grants
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WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
REVENUE
· Up $855,0O0 · Grant Funding Up $800,000
· Consumption Revenue Down $188,000
· Rate Adjustment Adds $179,000
· Interest Income Up $62,000
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
Quarterly Water Rate:
· $90.60 New Rate
· 3.5% Adjustment
· Change Amounts to $3.05
Cave F
SERVICE FEES
Tahoe P.U.D. Compared to State
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WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
Connection Fees:
Public Hearing on June 14, 1999
Last Updated in 1991
Calculation Based on an Equity
Buy In of the Water System Value
The Water System Value
Increased $4.2 Million Since 1991
Any Change Would Be Effective
Borrowing $4,965,000
· Proposed Rate Adjustment
Necessary in Order to Meet
Required Net Revenue Covenants
· Represents about 74% of
Project Spending for FY 2000
2001
· Issuance Costs Budgeted at
$133,0o0
· Annual Debt Service Budgeted at
$418,000 for 20 Years
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
1999/2000 Proposed Spending
[] Capital
[] Maintenance & Operations
[] Sala~ & Benefits
[] Debt Service
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
Presented by
Richard Solbrig
Assistant General Manager/Engineer
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WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
1999/2000 Capital Outlay $3.7 Million
Wells $1.2 million
· Gardner Mountain $650,000
· Arrowhead Well Treatment $500,
· Henderson/Meyers Well Planning &
Design $50,000
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
1999/2000 Capital Outlay $3.7 Million
· Tanks $795,000 · Lookout Tank $440,000
· Flagpole Tank $280,000
· Railroad Tank $75,000
1999/2000 Capital Outlay $3.7 Million
Waterline Replacements
$940,000
· Pipeline to Gardner Mtn Well $500,000
· Pipeline near Longs Drug Store $240,00
· Pipeline at Park Avenue $100,000
· District Installed Lines at Gardner
Mountain $100,000
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
1999/2000 Capital Outlay $3.7 Million
· Other · Complete Water Master Plan $100,000
· Engineering Staff & Expenses $317,00(
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· Up $24,OOO
WATER BUDGET
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
NO INCREASE OVER 1998/99
BUDGET
· NOT ACHIEVED · Actually increased $146,000
· Contingency Fund $100,000
· Legal Expenses $67,000
· Other Net Decreases $21,000
COST SAVING El
Capital Costs
· Early Bidding $300,000 - $700,000 just
this year
· In-House Engineering Staff $75,000 -
$113,000
~.ICT COST SAVING EFFORT,~
Operating Costs
Hired In-House Hydrogeologist Saved
$73,000 per year
Reduced Unemployment Claims - None
in FY 1998
Reduced Workers' Compensation Rate
Purchasing Department Negotiations,
Use of JPA's etc. $145,000 per year
Insurance Costs Down $22,000
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1994 TOWN HALL MEETING
Water System Improvements $14.5
Million
· Waterlines, Water Wells, Water Tanks
Rates Projected in 1994 to be $95.3(
Per Quarter in FY 1999
With Proposed Rate Increase the
Rates Will Be $4.76 Per Quarter
Below The 1994 Forecast Even
MTBE Impacts
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
FIVE YEAR FORECAST
MTBE
IMPACT ON THE FIVE YEAR
FORECAST $6 MILLION
~ Beginning Reserves $1.4 Million
· Capital Costs $2.5 Million
· Debt Service $2 Million
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Five Years Ending June 30, 2004
1999~000 $ 3,732,000
2000D001 2,937,000
2001/2002 1,989,000
2002~2003 1,350,000
2003~2004 1,322,000
Total $11,330,000
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WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Five Yearn Ending June 30, 2004
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
FUNDING SOURCES FOR
CAPITAL PROJECTS
PROJECTED WATER RATES
FIVE YEAR CHART
Quarterly
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
Capital Reserves
· $1.3 Million Projected for 2004
· $40 Million Total Fixed Assets
Projected for 2004
· Ending Capital Reserve Re
3% of Fixed Assets
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SEWER ENTERPRISE
FUND
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
1999/2000 Budget Proposal
· $3.6 Million in Infrastructure Pro
· $2.5 Million in Export Pipeline Granl
Funds
· 3,5% Overall Rate Adjustment
· Range of Change 2.2% to 5%
REVENUE
[] Service Fees
[] Interest & Other
SEWER BUDGET
1999/2000 Funding Sources
[] Connection Fees [] Property Taxes
[] Grants
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SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
REVENUE
· Down $3.7 Million · Grant Funding Down $4.4 Million
· Miscellaneous Income Down $222,000
· Service Charge Revenue Up $307,000
· Interest Income Up $381,000
· Aisc Up Connection Fees and Property
Taxes
Typical Residential Customer
Quarterly Sewer Rate
· $68.25
Quarterly change $2.31
i· 3.5% Adjustment
Other Customer Classes
Commercial
Motel/Hotel
Restaurants
TrailedMobile Home Park
5.0%
2.5%
5.0%
2.2%
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SERVICE FEES
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Connection Fees:
· Public Meeting June 14, 1999
· Calculation Based on Incremental
Costs for Providing Capacity for
Customers
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Outstanding Borrowing
Grant Anticipation Note Will Be Paid
Down As Grant Funds Are
Presently $4.2 Million Outstanding
$2.3 Million Pay Down in FY 2000
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
1999/2000 Prop°sed Spending
[] Capital
[] Maintenance & Operations
[] Salary & Benefits
[] Debt Service
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SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
More From Richard Solbrig
Assistant General Manager/Engineer
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
1999/2000 Capital Outlay $3.6 Million
· Export Pipeline $1.6 Million
· Pipeline Section A VVWTP to UTPS
· WWTP Improvements $472,000
· Furnace Stack/Gas Monitor
· Secondary Pump & VFD
· E3 Lighting Project
· Sludge Conveying Modifications
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
1999/2000 Capital Outlay $3.6 Million
· Alpine County Facility Iml:
$181,000
· Equipment Storage Building & Office
· Building Utilities
· Dirt Road Improvements
· Compound Paving
· Engineering Staff & Expenses
$497,000
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Salary & Benefits
· Down $33,000 · Benefits Costs Down
· ^ Number of Newer Employees Are
Being Paid Wages At Lower Pay Steps
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SEWER BUDGET
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
GOAL: NO INCREASE OVER 1998/99
BUDGET
· ACHIEVED!
· Actually decreased $53,000
· Cuts in Natural Gas Costs,
I 8, I Expense,
Insurance Costs
Capital Costs
Early Bidding $350,000 to $700,000 just
year
In-House Engineering Staff $70,000 to
$100,000
Y2K Planning $280,000
COST SAVING
Natural Gas Contract $55,000
Annually (Finishing our 2nd Year)
Chemicals $98,000 Annually
(Compared to 1995)
Power Costs $800,000 Less Than
Our 1992 Budget
Liability Claims Down U/R $100,000
SUCCESS WITH GRANTS
Pipeline Grant $9.6 Million
FEMA Grants $3.1 Million
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EXPORT PIPELINE
Sections A and B Within Tahoe Basin
$37 Million Project
Total Spent Prior to New Fiscal Year
$24 Million
Remaining Costs $13.2
Federal Funding Received $5.4
Million
Federal Funding Awarded For
Remainin Costs $4.2 Million
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Five Years Ending June 30, 2004
1999/2000 $ 3,565,000
2000/2001 3,490,000
2001/2002 3,398,000
2002/2003 4,128,000
2003/2004 4,631,000
Total $19,213,000
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SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
FUNDING SOURCES FOR
CAPITAL PROJECTS
[] Servk:e Cha~
PROJECTED SEWER RATES
FIVE YEAR CHART
Quarterly
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Capital Reserves
· $8.9 Million Projected for 2004
· $144 Million Total Fixed Assets
Projected for 2004
· Ending Capital Reserve Re
6% of Fixed Assets
SUMMARY
1999/2000 Budget
· $7.3 Million Investment in
Infrastructure
· Borrowing $4.9 Million
· Rate Adjustments of 3.5%
· Operating Costs are up just 1.7%
· Forecasts through June 30, 2004
Prepares Us Financially for the
Millennium
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Water Shortage
Contingency Plan
Presentation to the Board of Directors
May 6, 1999
What is our current condition?
Contamination continues
Iv~E formd
at Shell statiCa~
Multi-pronged approach
· Mandatory water restrictions
· will be proposing ordinance
amendments
· Voluntary water conservation
· Operations options
· included in Board packets
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TAHOE PARADISE ZONE
Water Demand vs We~ Capac~
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Mandatory water restrictions
Staff will be fonrmlly proposing amencknents to the
ord/nances at our next public mee#ng.
Stage 1: Normal Stage
Currently:
"Water users shall repair all leaks in
plumbing and irrigation systems."
Proposed:
Develop enforcement program,
especially targeting serious
offenders.
Stage 1
Mandatory water restrictions
Currently:
'¥Vater users shall not allow
water to leave the property by
draining onto adjacent
properties or impervious
surTaces."
Proposed:
Increase enforcement.
Stage '1
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Mandatory water restrictions
Stage 2: Minor supply shortage
Currently:
Irrigation permitted between 6
pm and 8 am only.
Proposed:
Change times to between 8 pm
and 6 am.
Stage 2 ~
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Mandatory water restrictions
Stage 3: Severe Supply Shortage
Currently:
Odd/even watering; no irrigation
on the 31st day.
Proposed:
No irrigation on the weekends.
Improve ordinance enforcement
· Hire '~Nater cops" sooner than usual.
· Initiate voluntary overtime program for
district personnel to cover high
violation times:
· 5am-7am;6 pm-9pm
· Ensure enforcement patrol over the
weekends.
· Customers r,c~ing watering education
will be referred to the Natural Resource
Conservation Service.
Mandatory water restrictions
Increase enfome~ent capability by amending ordinance.
· 1st violation: written waming
· 2nd violation: 25% of the customeCs
bill or $100, whichever is higher.
· 3rd violation: 50% of the bill or$250,
whichever is higher.
· 4th violation: Discontinue water
All stages
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Voluntary water conservation
Soroptimists are working with the District
on Water Conservation Education
poster/ad contest
This is one of the winning ads, by Brandon Uewellyn, age 8
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Voluntary water conservation
Students at the South Tahoe Middle
School are doing radio ads.
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Operations Plan
· System divided into 2 zones
· Main zone (including Gardner Mtn)
· Tahoe Paradise zone
· Enforce Conservation by zone?
· Plan designed to address:
· Short term shortages
· Long term shortages
· Will combine several steps to
address water shortages
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Voluntary water conservation _
· "Post it" notices in the Tribune
· Full page ads in the Mountain News
· Possible TV advertisements
· Presentations to service clubs
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Main Zone Plan
Step 1. On June 1, aggressively
enforce Stage 2 water restrictions.
· Lawn and landscape irrigation
permitted between 8 pm and 6
am only, with some exceptions
· No washing down of driveways,
etc.
· Restaurants serve water only
when requested by customer.
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Main Zone Plan
Step 2: Operational flexibility to
transfer water between zones
"Phill's magic"
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Main Zone Plan
Then...
Step 4: use wells that do not have
MTBE but could move MTBE plumes
.Blackrock wells
· Helen wells
· College well
, limited use
· exceeds uranium standard
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Main Zone Plan
If efforts are insufficent...
Step 3: Go to Stage 3 water
restrictions
· Odd/even irrigation, no
weekends
· Filling uncovered swimming
pools prohibited
· Outdoor fountains prohibited
unless recycling system is used,
and a sign is prominently
displayed.
Main Zone Plan
Step 5: Go to Stage 4 water
restrictions
"...the Board shall determine any conservation
stage more restrictive than Stage 3."
· Outdoor irrigation of all
vegetation is limited to once per
week.
· Fire hydrants used only _for fire
and other health and safety
purposes.
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Main Zone Plan
Step 6: The Board determines to go
to Stage 5 Water Emergency.
Water use is prohibited:
· for other than household and business use
· for dust or dirt control, earthwork and road
construction purposes
· for air conditioning, where an alternative
source of fresh air is available
· for mainline flushing of hydrants, except for
emergencies
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Main Zone Plan
Step 7:
· Lower tank levels
· Operate wells with MTBE
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Tahoe Paradise Zone Plan
Same steps, except that there are
no wells that are shut down to keep
plumes from moving.
w Stage 3 restrictions
-+ Stage 4 restrictions
-+ Stage 5, water emergency
w Use Arrowhead well
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REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
GUEST SIGN-IN SHEET
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT:
COMPLETION OF THIS INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY, NOT MANDATORY,
AND IS NOT A PRECONDITION FOR ATTENDANCE.
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Tahoe Daily-Tribune
'Advertising .Department
.3079. Harrison Avenue
SoUth Lake TahOe,. CA 96'150
Publication of Public Hearing. NOtice
...Please publish.thee,closed Notice'of Public Hearing' as a disPlay advertisement on
· . Also. please send me one. coPY o~ each ad for'eabh date noted above.
'the following dates: "' ' ' ';.
Thursdayl April 15,'1999... "' ': ' -'
. . 'Fdday? Apdl 30, 1999.- "- .... ..
Please FAX me a pmof pr/orto pUbliCation for 'review and approVal, The District's FAX "'-"
:'.':Thank you.
"..Sincerely,
Susan Rasmussen. '
'Finance Secretary
.Enclosures
Accounts" Payable.
Dawn FOre,he.
(530). 544;6474,
Fax (530) 541-0614
1275 Meadow Cre.st Drive
South' Lake Tahoe~ CA 96150..
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Public Hearing
Proposed Budget
Thursday, May 6, 1999
7:00 p.m.
Ciitv Council Chambers
1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
The proposed budget includes sewer and water rate
increases, review of connection fee charges,
upcoming projects, and infrastructure replacement.
It will be available for review at the District's office
during regular business hours.
1275 Meadow Crest Drive, SLT 96150
530-544-6474
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