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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 - Water Commission - Work PlanWork Plan 2023 Water Commission Annual Work Plan The 2023 Water Commission Work Plan is focused on specific topics of interest the commissioners believe are important to the Fort Collins Water Utilities over the next year. The purpose is to dig deeper into topics of interest, keep City Staff resources allocation limited to matters of current relevance, and allow time for commissioners to learn about water-related subjects relevant to City Staff and City Council. The Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process has returned to a two-year cycle. During odd years staff typically focus on updating the Strategic Plan. Therefore, the Water Commission will be involved in the Strategic Plan process in 2023 by learning more about Utilities Department needs, wants and priorities before staff creates budget offers. Several recurring annual activities are described below in the Water Commission’s specific topics of interest. On an as-needed basis, the Water Commission also provides input on quasi-judicial matters such as floodplain variances, easement dedication, and property acquisition or disposition. Specific topics of interest to the Water Commission in 2023 include: 1. Strategic Planning a. Define how Capital Improvement Projects are prioritized b. How is the City utilizing the linear asset management system and master planning to allocate resources? c. Increase transparency with project prioritization 2. Halligan Water Supply Project a. City staffing, resource allocation and management structure of the project b. Project cost and project alternative evaluation c. Assist with project messaging d. Ongoing discussion about the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and general permitting status e. Property and easement acquisition status f. Continued implementation of the reservoir project 3. Water Conservation a. Learn more about how the Utility can implement water conservation policies that can have a significant impact on our water demand future b. Can we re-imagine our City streets without irrigated turf grass as an option? 4. Water Regionalization a. Maintain partnerships with water districts and neighboring cities and towns for issues such as fire recovery and watershed restoration, stream restoration and other issues that impact multiple entities b. Are there opportunities for cost effective and beneficial management of regionalized wastewater basins and storm drainage basins c. Coordination of Water Utilities planning with the City’s Climate Action Plan efforts d. Learn how we could work with neighboring water providers to manage future drought conditions with an understanding in the diversity of water assets 5. The City of Fort Collins Utilities’ Staffing Plan a. Learn about the Utilities’ staffing plan b. Provide input in how workloads and resource allocation are tracked to prevent “burnout” c. Answer the question, “what was learned from the Great Resignation and what can be done different as the City moves forward” The 2023 Water Commission reoccurring annual subjects and activities are as follows: Water 1. Provide input on planning and policies related to raw and treated water supply, such as the Water Supply and Demand Management Policy and raw water acquisition policies. 2. Provide input and guidance on regional water supply collaboration opportunities. 3. Provide input on ditch company share rentals and other surplus raw water rental rates. 4. Review and provide input on water conservation programs and activities. 5. Address educational topics that prepare the Water Commission for business related to water. 6. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts related to water. 7. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and Capital Improvement Plans. 8. Provide input on programs that protect water sources and improve watershed health. 9. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Water Commission. Wastewater 1. Provide input on planning and policies related to wastewater, such as wastewater strategic plans dealing with infrastructure financing, workforce development, nutrient regulations, tertiary treatment, and public/private financing options. 2. Provide input on annual business such as wastewater rates and capital improvements. 3. Address educational topics that prepare the Water Commission for business related to wastewater. 4. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts related to wastewater. 5. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and Capital Improvement Plans. 6. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Water Commission. Stormwater 1. Provide input on planning and policies related to stormwater, such as revisions to the Stormwater Master Plans and Low Impact Development (LID) guidelines. 2. Provide input on annual business such as stormwater rates, MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems) reporting and program accomplishments. 3. Address educational topics that prepare Water Commission for business related to stormwater. 4. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts with emphasis on improving and enhancing customer awareness and understanding of stormwater programs. 5. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and Capital Improvement Plans. 6. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Water Commission.