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WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
December 7, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from December 21)
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
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The Water Commission advises City Council regarding water, wastewater, and stormwater
policy issues such as water rights, planning, acquisition and management, conservation and
public education, floodplain regulations, storm drainage, and development criteria. Read more
at https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/boards/water .
This hybrid Water Commission meeting is available online via Zoom, phone, or in person in
the Colorado River Community Room of 222 LaPorte Ave. You may join the meeting beginning
at 5 p.m. Participants should join at least 15 minutes prior to 5:30 p.m. start time.
ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
You will need an internet connection on a laptop, computer, or smartphone, and may join the
meeting through Zoom at https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98568801045 Webinar ID: 985 6880 1045
(Using earphones with microphone will improve the audio). Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chairperson will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to
indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all
participants have an opportunity to comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY PHONE:
Please dial +1 346 248 7799 and enter Webinar ID 985 6880 1045. Keep yourself on muted
status. For public comments, when the Chair asks participants to click the “Raise Hand” button
if they wish to speak, phone participants will need to press *9 to do this. Staff will be
moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the
Water Commission. When you are called, press *6 to unmute yourself.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PERSON:
To participate in person, individuals should come to the Colorado River Community Room of
222 LaPorte Ave and be prepared to follow strict social distancing guidelines. There may be
needs to limit the number of individuals in the meeting room, and thus staging for individuals to
speak may need to occur in the lobby or outside (weather permitting).
Individuals who wish to speak will line up along the northern wall, maintaining physical
distancing. The chairperson will call upon each participant to speak.
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WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
December 7, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from December 21)
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (3 minutes per individual)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Nov.16
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Staff Reports
i. Water Reclamation and Biosolids Master Plan Update
(Presentation: 15 minutes, Discussion: 10 minutes)
Kelly Wasserbach, Civil Engineer III, Water Utilities
Christina Schroeder, Director of Plant Operations,
Drake Water Reclamation Facility
Matt Fater, Director of Civil Engineering, Water Utilities
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Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to
provide to the Water Commission for its consideration must be emailed to
KaMartinez@fcgov.com at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Provide Comments via Email: Individuals who are uncomfortable or unable to access the
Zoom platform or participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing comments
to the above email address at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
If your comments are specific to any of the discussion items on the agenda, please indicate
that in the subject line of your email. Staff will ensure your comments are provided to the
Water Commission.
WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
December 7, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from December 21)
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
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Staff has contracted with a consultant to provide a master plan for the Water
Reclamation and Biosolids Program. Staff would like to provide the
commission with an overview of the scope, and answer any questions.
ii. Water Loss Audit
(Presentation: 15 minutes, Discussion: 10 minutes)
Kelly Gordon, Water Conservation Assistant
Mariel Miller, Water Conservation Manager
Fort Collins Utilities has participated in the American Water Works
Association (AWWA) Water Loss Audit annually since 2016 to ensure our
operation’s accountability and efficiency. All water utilities experience
inevitable water losses during production and supply. These result in financial
loss due to uncaptured revenue and wasted water that could be put to more
beneficial uses. The audit identifies economically recoverable water loss, how
the loss affects utility operations, and opportunities to minimize water and
revenue loss.
iii. Water Utilities Update (5 minutes)
Jill Oropeza, Senior Director-Integrated Water Sciences & Planning
Brief verbal update on Water Utilities projects.
iv. Financial Monthly Report (Meeting packet only/No presentation)
b. Regular Items
i. Agreement Regarding the Upper Poudre Watershed Source Water
Protection Plan
(Presentation: 10 minutes, Discussion and Action: 10 minutes)
Richard Thorp, Watershed Program Manager
Utilities’ Watershed Program staff and several other regional water providers
have drafted a detailed scope of work for developing a Source Water
Protection Plan for the Poudre River Watershed.
The plan will delineate each water provider’s source water supply boundary,
identify overlap between partners, and link to existing watershed protections,
programs, and projects. It is expected to foster increased communication,
alignment, and cost-sharing of the implementation of best management
WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
December 7, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from December 21)
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
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practices to protect shared water resources. Utilities staff seek a
recommendation for approval to enter the agreement for the development of
the shared plan in advance of the Jan. 16 City Council presentation and
discussion.
8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
(Committees, Event attendance, etc.)
A. Boards and Commissions Dec. 4 “Super Issues” meeting on Halligan Water
Supply Project and Water Efficiency Plan (5 minutes)
9. OTHER BUSINESS
(Commissioner concerns, Announcements)
a. Discuss Draft 2023 Water Board Annual Report
Chairperson Radin will review the report of the Commission’s work this year, and
ask for Commissioners to offer comments and suggestions. The report is required
by City Code and due to the City Clerk’s Office by Jan. 31.
b. Staff Liaison and Business Support III Transition
Senior Director-Integrated Water Operations Jeremy Woolf and Business Support III
John Song will fill the Staff Liaison and Administrative Support roles for the 2024
Water Commission.
These roles are on a one-year rotation to provide an opportunity for various staff to
work with the Water Commission, and for Commissioners to gain the perspective of
staff working in different areas of the Water Utilities: Water, Water Reclamation and
Biosolids, Stormwater, and Capital Projects.
10. ADJOURNMENT