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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-07 Utilities Minutes City of Tukwila Utilities Committee UTILITIES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room #1 PRESENT Councilmembers: Staff: Guests: Vema Griffin, Chair; Joan Hernandez, and Kathy Hougardy Jim Morrow, Frank Iriarte, Mike Cusick, Pat Brodin, Bob Giberson, Gail Labanara and Kimberly Matej Jerry Thornton, Water District 125 CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Griffin called the meeting to order at 4:59 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS - No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Reclaimed Water Pipeline Extension Proiect - Interlocal Agreement with King County This issue was originally brought before Utilities Committee on February 19, 2008. At that time, staff had identified a potential issue with the draft interlocal agreement in regards to the primary irrigation source for Foster Golf Links. Staff has resolved these concerns and is now seeking approval to enter into an interlocal agreement with King County for a reclaimed water pipeline extension project. The project will involve extension of the current reclaim water pipeline from Interurban Avenue South to the existing irrigation pond at Foster Golf Links for the sale and distribution of reclaimed water to the City of Tukwila. The most significant changes are evident in Section 2.2 of the draft agreement. The new language states that reclaimed water will only be utilized as a supplemental source of irrigation for Foster Golf Links, and that the agreement in no way compromises the City's water rights to the river nor its ability to utilize those water rights. After discussing possible construction dates, Public Works and Golf Course staff determined that late September, early October will be the best time for pipeline installation. Staff will note additional changes made to the draft interlocal in the packet submitted to full Council as well as include copies of all appropriate exhibits/attachments. FORWARD TO A FUTURE COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Reclaimed Water Sale and Distribution Agreement with King County This issue was also originally brought before Utilities Committee on February 19, 2008. It is directly related to the above matter and staff brought both issues back to the Committee simultaneously. Staff is seeking full Council authorization for the Mayor to enter into an agreement with King County for the sale and distribution of reclaimed water. This is a basic agreement in which the City acts as an agent for the marketing, sale, purchase and distribution of reclaimed water. The City will in turn, reimburse the King County Wastewater Treatment Division for the expense of the reclaimed water which is estimated to cost 80% of the current Seattle Public Utilities rate for wholesale potable water. Staff will also be seeking additional opportunities within the City that may be eligible to use reclaimed water. Staff will include all appropriate attachments/exhibits in the packet which is brought forward to full Council. FORWARD TO A FUTURE COW FOR DISCUSSION. Utilities Committee Minutes Anril 7. 2008 - Paae 2 C. Southcenter Boulevard Water Main - Proiect Completion and Acceptance Staff is requesting full Council approval for formal contract acceptance and release of retainage to R. L. Alia Company for the Southcenter Boulevard Water Main project. The project ran over budget (see Utilities Committee minutes dated February 4, 2008). Additional funding will be taken from the ending Water Fund balance. The Water Fund balance will experience a cost saving of approximately $110,000 as a result of an interlocal agreement with King County Metro in the Interurban Water Reuse project discussed above. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 21 CONSENT AGENDA. D. South 129th Street Drainage - Proiect Completion and Acceptance Staff is requesting full Council approval for formal contract acceptance and release of retainage to Brike Excavating & Underground Utilities for the South 129th Street Drainage project. The project consisted of removal of a drainage swale from private property located near the Codiga Farms site. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 21 CONSENT AGENDA. m. MISCELLANEOUS Staff reported that the Public Works Department will be audited by Washington Cities Insurance Authority this year. Jim Morrow would like to report out to the Committee after the audit is complete. This past weekend, two separate water mains broke, both on private property. The City supplied parts and labor for repair and will invoice accordingly. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, April 21, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room No. 1. vummittee Chair Approval Mi . ~tes by KAM. Reviewed by GL.