HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2008-07-07 Item 3B - Discussion - Utilities Policy IssuesTo: Mayor Haggerton
From: Public Works Directo
Date: July 2, 2008
Subject: Utilities Policy Issues
ISSUE
INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
Identify and discuss utility policies that could have an impact upon the budget and Capital
Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION
Enterprise Fund Budget Water, sewer and surface water:
o Establish a sufficient reserve amount that would allow for project contingencies
and emergency response.
o Establish sewer rates that are based upon consumption.
Asset Management:
o Inventory all City -owned and maintained utility facilities and systems asset
type, location, age, and condition.
o Establish dedicated utility revenue source adequate to allow replacement of
infrastructure when it reaches the end of its useful life. Ensure the average age of
each utility's infrastructure is not increasing.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System:
o Fully implement the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NPDES) Surface Water Management Plan.
o Establish new operations and maintenance procedures that comply with NPDES.
Surface Water Systems:
o Establish a list and implementation schedule to retrofit private and public outfalls
that restrict or limit fish passage.
RECOMMENDATION
For discussion.
P: \Utilities Info Memo\Info Memo Utilities Policy Issues.doc