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Home My WebLink About11/21/2024 - Water Commission - AGENDA - Regular Meeting WATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA November 21, 2024 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Online via Zoom or in person at 222 Laporte Ave, Colorado River Community Room 11/21/2024 Agenda Page 1 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 Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com and entering: Meeting ID: 213 162 835 324 Passcode: 23EW6u (Using earphones with microphone will improve the audio). Keep yourself on muted status. For public comments, the Chairperson will ask participants if anyone would like to come off mute if you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Teams session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to comment. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PERSON: To participate in person, individuals should come to the Colorado River Community Room of 222 LaPorte Ave. 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. The chairperson will call upon each participant to speak. (Continued on next page) WATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA November 21, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Online via Zoom or in person at 222 Laporte Ave, Colorado River Community Room 11/21/2024 Agenda Page 2 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (3 minutes per individual) 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 19 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Introduce Executive One Water Director Nicole Poncelet-Johnson b. Staff Reports i. Financial Monthly Report (meeting packet only/no presentation) ii. Fluoride Brief (no presentation/staff available for questions) iii. Water Supply and Demand Overview and Outlook (Presentation: 15 minutes, Discussion 5 minutes) Michael Neale, Water Resources Engineer This is a general overview of Utilities water supplies and demands, and water resources operations. 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 jsong@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 November 21, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Online via Zoom or in person at 222 Laporte Ave, Colorado River Community Room 11/21/2024 Agenda Page 3 iv. Overview of Water Field Operations (Presentation: 15 minutes, Discussion: 10 minutes) Andrew Gingerich, P.E., Director of Water Field Operations This presentation was given in 2019 and some materials have been updated. Since then the Commission has welcomed new members, so it’s prudent to revisit this information. v. Stream Rehabilitation Program Update (Presentation: 15, Discussion: 10 minutes) Matt Fater, Director of Capital Projects This item will provide the Water Commission with an update on the Stream Rehabilitation Program, a program of the Capital Projects team within Water Utilities. 8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS (Committees, Event attendance, etc.) 9. OTHER BUSINESS (Commissioner concerns, Announcements) a. Work Plan Discussion 10. ADJOURNMENT DRAFT UNAPPROVED MINUTES WATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 19, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hybrid in person at 222 Laporte Ave and online via Teams 09/19/2024 – DRAFT Unapproved MINUTES Page 1 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. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL  Commissioners Present In Person: Jordan Radin (Chairperson), Tyler Eldridge (Vice Chairperson), James Bishop, Rick Kahn, Nick Martin, Nicole Ng, John Primsky  Commissioners Present via Teams: None  Commissioners Absent - Excused: Paul Herman, Greg Steed, Rick Kahn  Staff Members Present In Person: Jeremy Woolf, John Song, Theodore Bender, Ken Sampley, Phil Ladd, Randy Reuscher, Kenneth Sampley  Staff Members Present via Teams: None  Members of the Public: None 3. AGENDA REVIEW  Chairperson Jordan Radin briefly summarized items on the agenda 4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION  None 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Radin asked for comments and revisions on the draft minutes. Commissioner Eldridge moved to approve the August 15 minutes. Commissioner Bishop seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: it passed unanimously, 6-0 DRAFT UNAPPROVED MINUTES WATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 09/19/2024 – DRAFT Unapproved MINUTES Page 2 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Staff Reports i. Financial Monthly Report (meeting packet only) Discussion Highlights A Commissioner commented on the budgeting of the Oak Street Stormwater Project, including the bonds and interest for the $40M project. Phil Ladd, Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, pointed the Commissioners to the line item set aside for the project and explained its intricacies. Another Commissioner inquired about any areas of concern regarding Utilities’ finances. Mr. Ladd responded that the year-to-date budgets look promising. b. Regular Items i. 2025 Utility Rates and Fees Randy Reuscher, Lead Analyst, Utility Rate Staff will present on the 2025 utility rates and fees and ask the Commission to move to recommend the changes to City Council. Discussion Highlights Commissioners commented on or inquired about various related topics including rate comparisons to previous years, effects of conservation efforts, Zero Waste goals, and residential development fees. A Commissioner inquired about how long it would take until the rates are doubled from what they are now, to which Mr. Reuscher responded that it would be take about 10 years at the current projection. Commissioners and Mr. Reuscher discussed the expected increase of inflation, its impacts on future rates and fees, and how it would affect the affordability of living. Commissioners further discussed the comparison of rates and fees to neighboring cities, the fixed rates for residents, and rate increases for differing tiers. Commissioner Eldridge moved that the Water Commission recommend City Council adopt the proposed changes to the Utility’s water, wastewater, and stormwater rates and fees as presented. Commissioner Ng seconded the motion. DRAFT UNAPPROVED MINUTES WATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 09/19/2024 – DRAFT Unapproved MINUTES Page 3 Vote on the Motion: it passed unanimously, 6-0 ii. City Regulated 100-yr Flood Risk Mapping for the West Vine Basin Theodore Bender, PE, CFM Stormwater Engineering Manager Kenneth Sampley, PE Director, Stormwater Water Wastewater Engineering Staff would like to formally request the updated flood risk mapping for the West Vine basin be adopted to become the effective mapping for the City floodplain management program. Staff goal is to have the mapping adopted by the end of the 2024 calendar year. Updating the West Vine basin flood risk mapping was funded and managed by the City Stormwater Master Planning program. The Selected Plan of Improvements project was placed on pause during COVID and due to staff turnover. The project is active again and moving towards completion. Discussion Highlights Commissioners commented on or inquired about various related topics including the rate of a 100-yr storm, modeling techniques, areas of differing risks, technological advances, and developments in the area. A Commissioner inquired about the regulations for the floodway, to which Mr. Bender responded that the national standard is a depth of one foot, while Colorado’s regulation is half a foot; basically, the map squeezes from the wider floodplain down until it’s at half a foot depth to define the floodway. Another Commissioner inquired about any plans for calibration, to which Mr. Bender responded that it would ultimately require a 100-yr storm in order to legitimately calibrate the map, but there will always be need to update the map due to topographical changes. Mr. Sampley clarified that the City Code allows for these changes to take effect with the signature of the executive director rather than Council’s approval. Commissioner Martin moved that the Water Commission recommend to the Utility Executive Director that the City adopt the new West vine floodplain mapping. Commissioner Eldridge seconded the motion. Vote on the Motion: it passed unanimously, 6-0 7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS a. RMWEA Water Conference at the Keystone Lodge DRAFT UNAPPROVED MINUTES WATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 09/19/2024 – DRAFT Unapproved MINUTES Page 4 b. Oak Street Stormwater Project Tour 8. OTHER BUSINESS a. Draft Letter for Water Commission Support of One Water Efforts 9. ADJOURNMENT 7:04 p.m. These minutes will be approved by the Water Commission on October 17, 2024. Water Wastewater Stormwater $28,915,000 $32,052,691 Budget Actual Operating Revenues $23,278,748 $22,144,913 Budget Actual Operating Expenses $20,672,000 $21,350,577 Budget Actual Operating Revenues $14,211,310 $13,286,028 Budget Actual Operating Expenses $15,792,784 $19,191,736 Budget Actual Operating Revenues $8,340,711 $7,929,086 Budget Actual Operating Expenses Water Fund Revenue in thousands Percent of Year 83.3% October Year to Date Actual Over/ (Under)Budget Actual Over/ (Under) Inc/(Dec) % Bud Recvd % Act Recvd 2024 2024 Bud 2024 2024 2024 Bud 2023 2024 2023 Residential Water Sales $ 1,916 * $ 170 $ 15,863 $ 16,393 $ 530 (A)$ 2,337 90% 100% Com/Indl Water Sales 1,224 * 84 8,630 9,236 606 (B)1,167 93% 98% Excess Water Use Surcharge 704 * 515 361 1,301 940 681 207% 138% District Water Sales 338 * 125 1,692 2,346 654 (C)413 114% 95% Other Water Sales 312 * 296 801 1,098 297 593 133% 202% PILOTs 208 11 1,568 1,678 110 224 93% 98% Operating Revenue 4,703 1,202 28,915 32,053 3,138 5,416 96% 102% Interest Revenue 266 174 921 2,073 1,152 (D)548 188% 104% Development Fees/PIFs/Contributions 5 (129) 1,346 2,292 946 (E)1,531 142% 175% Financing Sources 0 0 0 6 6 6 4% Other Misc.37 19 191 361 169 (F)133 120% 108% Total Lapsing Revenue** 5,011 1,265 31,373 36,784 5,412 7,634 101% 104% Non-lapsing Revenue 0 51 51 TOTAL** $ 5,011 $ 36,835 $ 7,685 Variance Analysis: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) * ** Overly conservative budget estimate for FCLWD (corrected in 2025-26 budget) as well as additional revenue due to temporarily providing water during the Soldier Canyon plant shut down. Residential Water Sales are 3.3% over budget and 16.6% more than YTD 2023. Note: Water rate increase of 4.0% for 2024, as budgeted. Commercial/Industrial Water sales are 7.0% over budget and 14.5% more than YTD 2023. October billed revenue is for September and early October. Excludes transfers and unrealized gain/loss on value. Repair Charges $177 (received settlement for AB Transmission Main that was struck). Per Treasury: higher than budgeted income due to being able to take advantage of the higher bond yields the market has been producing. Contribution in Aid of Construction $474 (FCLWD and NWCWD payment for 2014 Pleasant Valley Pipeline Munroe Turnout Screen and Sedimentation Basin), Water Rights $279 (large senior living complex in February), and Plant Investment Fees $198 (Accounting recognized $496 from unearned revenue related to 2019 FCLWD loan prepayment in January - was previously recognized in December and thus budgeted in December). Water Fund 2024 Department Expense In thousands `Percent of Year 83.3% October Year to Date Actual (Over)/ Under YTD Bdgt Actual (Over)/ Under (Inc)/Dec Actual + PO's Spent & Committed 2024 2024 Bud 2024 2024 2024 Bud 2023 2024 by PO's Water Treatment $ 461 $ 7 $ 5,321 $ 5,111 $ 209 $ (54) $ 5,312 81% Water Resources 364 (251) 3,352 3,101 251 (A)(38) $ 3,205 90% Water Quality Lab 110 36 1,039 992 47 (65) $ 1,090 84% Subtotal WR&T $ 935 $ (208) $ 9,711 $ 9,204 $ 507 $ (156) $ 9,606 84% Transmission & Distribution 344 (20) 2,995 3,081 (86)(B)(191) $ 3,106 81% Water Meters O&M 130 (18) 1,121 856 264 (C)(111) $ 1,134 84% Engineering 34 59 732 325 407 (D)166 $ 375 40% Subtotal WEFS 509 21 4,848 4,263 586 (136) $ 4,614 75% Water Conservation 83 25 1,048 794 254 (E)83 $ 870 66% PILOTs 212 (15) 1,568 1,678 (110)(F)(224) $ 1,678 93% Admin Services - CS&A 439 0 4,392 4,392 0 (175) $ 4,392 83% Other Payments & Transfers 239 (82) 1,712 1,815 (102)(G)(12) $ 1,854 72% Subtotal Operating Expenses $ 2,416 $ (260) $ 23,279 $ 22,145 0 $ 1,134 $ (621) $ 23,014 81% Debt Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0 Minor Capital 60 111 1,171 759 412 (H)(110) $ 1,468 79% Total Lapsing $ 2,476 $ (149) $ 24,450 $ 22,904 $ 1,546 $ (731) $ 24,482 81% Non-lapsing Expenses 1,373 9,839 (284) TOTAL $ 3,849 $ 32,743 $ (1,014) Variance Analysis: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) Water Assessments $158 (timing and assessments from ditch companies varies, under budget ~$90 by YE (year-end)), Consulting $121 (terminated WSR contractor $15 under; new vendor on board and spending, and haven't needed consultant for Montava water court case, but might be gearing up; under ~$110-$120 by YE), Other Professional & Tech $36 (reappropriation for NISP response), and Other Repair & Maint $13 (underspending to offset overage in Radio Maint, under $15 by YE), offset by Personnel ($64) (AVF (Assumed Vacancy Factor) ($30): no vacancies and allocation out error: net impact ~-$23; $61 over budget by YE), and Radio Maint & Support ($17) (3 year contract for solar bees at Rigden no longer an option, $17 over by YE, offsetting in Other Repair & Maint. & Consulting). $245 related to BFO offer 4.40 for Meter Crawlspace Conversions due to contractor for meter box installations awarded in early May and delays, under by YE and looking to continue work in 2025), offset by Personnel ($4) (Salaries - Hourly $18: hired a part-time Meter Reader due to AMI module shortage, and Assumed Vacancy Factor $29: no vacancies, over budget $20-25 by YE). Street & Bridge Maint. ($110) and Traffic Control ($33) (trending slightly lower than average annual number of water main breaks - overages due to repairs after planned work and increased costs for asphalt patching (up 30%) and concrete repairs from Streets (Streets labor up 8-10%, equipment costs up, etc.); expecting to be over budget by 25-30% by YE, trying to offset in Personnel, Tools, Motor Fuel, Water Pipe, Solid Waste, Other Prof. & Tech), Clothing Supplies ($18) (clothing allowance doubled this year due to inflation and comparing clothing spend in other water operations, will be over budget ~$15+ by YE), Building Maintenance ($17) (number of office upgrades, furniture, etc., over by YE), Sand & Gravel ($13) (for main break repairs and other excavations - increased materials costs, will be over by YE), Food & Meals ($12) (increased frequency of crew appreciation lunches and team sit-downs and increased cost, slowing and pulling back in 2025, over by YE), Personnel ($12) (over $20 in Hourlies, $11 in Standby time, and $4 in Overtime), and Machinery & Equipment parts ($10) (unforeseen repairs to non-rolling stock, over by YE), offset by Solid Waste Services $31 (hauling soil to county sites instead of landfill, under ~$30 by YE), Motor Fuel, Oil, and Grease $22 (conservatively budgeted per Ops Services, historically underspent, ~$30-40 by YE), Tools & Related Supplies $22 (trying to underspend, expecting to be ~$25 under by YE), Other Professional & Technical $17 (reactionary item with no immediate needs, under by ~$25-30 by YE), and Water Pipes & Accessories $15 (not expecting any large purchases since lead service line inventory is complete, ~$25-30 under by YE). Consulting $125 (CIS project paying for MyWater/Watersmart, expecting to be $140 underspent by YE), High Efficiency Rebate $46, Urinal & Toilet Rebates $27 ($23 project delayed until Q1 2025, expecting to spend $17; spending depends on projects and is highly variable; under $57 by YE), Personnel $36 (Primarily in hourly labor offset by Regular labor and $23 AVF (no vacancies), expecting to be $60 under in Hourlies by YE), Water Efficient Landscape Rebates $12 (under ~$10 by YE), and Conservation Incentives $10 (Natural Areas paying for Garden in a Box intend to use this for XIP minor Water Treatment: Water Filter Material $134 (media replacements are being performed as part of capital projects this year, under budget ~$100-130 by YE and 25-26 BFO offer reduced), Consulting $128 (Asset Risk & Resiliency Assessment kicking off in October, may spend down depending on timing), Vehicles & Equipment $90 (under $50+ by YE), Security Equipment $51, Other Capital Outlay $38 and Engineering Services $14 (no further expenditures planned, under by YE), and Computer Hardware $13 (likely ~$7 under by YE), and Lab Supplies $10, offset by Building Maintenance Services ($0) (for annual inspections and repairs to existing roofs, over ~$20 by YE) and Machinery & Equipment Parts ($13). Transmission & Distribution: Mechanical & Heavy Equipment $97 (clean energy grant match that lapsed and was appropriated from reserves) and Motor Vehicles ($49) (purchased an extra F150 that wasn't budgeted for and want to take advantage of $8 grant match), BU under $21 by YE due to grant match. Water Quality ($16). Consulting $208 ($133 dedicated to BFO offer 4.5 Large Valve Maintenance, which is on hold until Purchasing Policies around emergency repairs are figured out; not expecting to spend much by YE), Personnel $145 (vacancy and time being charged elsewhere incorrectly - will correct in Nov.), and Software Maint. & Support $15 and Other Professional & Technical $15 (unlikely to be spent). Legal Services ($68) (related to Open International lawsuit, over budget by YE) and Building Maintenance Services ($33). PILOTs (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) are 6% of operating revenues that are paid to the General Fund. Revenue is over budget thus this expense is as well. Wastewater Fund Revenue in thousands Percent of Year 83.3% October Year to Date Actual Over/ (Under)Budget Actual Over/ (Under) Inc/(Dec) % Bud Recvd % Act Recvd 2024 2024 Bud 2024 2024 2024 Bud 2023 2024 2023 Residential WW Sales $ 1,421 * $ 12 $ 14,071 $ 14,217 $ 146 (A)$ 497 84% 86% Com/Indl WW Sales 583 * 13 4,911 5,223 312 (B)297 90% 89% District WW Sales 39 * 4 350 376 26 21 89% 88% Other WW Sales 34 * 13 173 346 173 (C)30 165% 87% PILOTs 123 1 1,167 1,188 21 48 85% 87% Operating Revenue 2,201 44 20,672 21,351 679 892 87% 87% Interest Revenue 163 114 485 1,244 759 (D)373 214% 108% Development Fees/PIFs/Contributions 2 (75) 779 603 (176)(E)(39) 64% 92% Financing Sources 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Misc.3 2 74 116 42 19 97% 77% Total Lapsing Revenue** 2,369 84 22,010 23,313 1,303 1,244 89% 88% Non-lapsing Revenue 0 0 0 TOTAL** $ 2,369 $ 23,313 $ 1,244 Variance Analysis: (A) (B) (C)Septage Treatment Charge $171. (D) (E)Plant Investment Fees ($164). * ** Residential sales were 1.0% over budget and 3.6% more than YTD 2023. Commercial/Industrial sales were 6.4% over budget and 6.0% more than YTD 2023. Excludes transfers and unrealized gain/loss on value. Per Treasury we should have higher than budgeted income due to being able to take advantage of the higher bond yields the market has been producing. October billed revenue is for September and early October. Note: Wastewater rate increase of 4.0% for 2024, as budgeted. Wastewater Fund 2024 Department Expense In thousands Percent of Year 83.3% Excludes depreciation and transfers October Year to Date Actual (Over)/ Under YTD Bdgt Actual (Over)/ Under YTD (Inc)/Dec Actual + PO's % Bud Spent & Committed 2024 2024 Bud 2024 2024 2024 Bud 2023 2024 by PO's Water Reclamation & Biosolids $ 579 $ 116 $ 5,772 $ 5,225 $ 547 (A)$ (168) $ 5,751 81% Pollution Control Lab 122 6 1,115 994 122 (44) 1,046 75% Subtotal WR&T 701 122 6,888 6,219 669 (212) 6,797 80% Trunk & Collection 154 12 1,636 1,490 146 (105) 1,490 72% Engineering 33 19 528 328 200 (B)50 393 59% Subtotal WEFS 187 31 2,164 1,817 346 (55) 1,882 69% PILOTs 125 (4) 1,165 1,188 (23) (48) 1,188 85% Admin Services - CS&A 257 (0) 2,571 2,571 (0) (100) 2,571 83% Other Payments & Transfers 186 (57) 1,424 1,491 (67) (46) 1,518 68% Subtotal Operating Expenses $ 1,456 $ 92 $ 14,211 $ 13,286 $ 925 $ (461) $ 13,956 78% Debt Service 0 0 189 189 0 $ 36 189 8% Minor Capital 180 (96) 939 382 557 (C)$ 529 552 57% Total Lapsing $ 1,636 $ (4) $ 15,339 $ 13,856 $ 1,482 $ 104 $ 14,697 45% Non-lapsing Expenses 1,174 5,287 (1,563) TOTAL $ 2,811 $ 19,144 $ (1,459) Variance Analysis: (A) (B) (C) Personnel $146 (Vacancies), Other Prof & Tech Services $92 (Change in requirements are delaying open PO. Work is underway), Consulting Services $114 (Ongoing project is underway. Second project expected to start and reduce underspend.), Machinery & Equipment Parts $77, Chemical Supplies $66 (Other Chemical Supplies $120, Polymer $48, Ferric Chloride $6, Sodium Hypochlorite ($), Magnesium Chloride ($37), Magnesium Hydroxide ($70). Additional needs for Polymer and other chemicals will push chemicals over budget for the year. At 114% of annual budget when including encumbrances.), Land Maintenance Services $27 (Awaiting Invoices), Software Maint & Support Serv $23, Conference and Travel $16, Legal Services $14 (No ongoing cases.), Other Land & Bldg Supplies $12. Offset by Laboratory Supplies ($14) (Additional supplies will be needed and will be over budget for the year.), Vehicle Repair services ($22) (High mileage work truck needed repairs), Electricity ($43) (Warmer weather than anticipated, construction projects underway and rate increases. Current at 85% of the annual budget. Will be on budget or over budget by year end). Personnel $67 (Vacancies), Consulting Services $79 ($68 in Open POs. Work completed later than expected.), Other Prof & Tech Services $19, Software Maint & Support Serv $10 Trunk & Collection: Mechanical & Heavy Equipment $446 (Working with fleet for purchase vehicles and equipment. Not expecting any commitments until June at the earliest). Offset by Motor Vehicles and Accessories ($57), Water Reclamation & Biosolids: Motor Vehicles and Accessories $200 (Being used to offset overage in Plant & Garage Equipment.), Other Equipment $20. Offset by Plant & Garage Equipment ($78) (Purchased miscellaneous replacement parts for equipment. Being offset by underspend in Motor Vehicles and Accessories.), Pollution Control Lab: $10 Other Equipment (Used for unexpected repairs. Needs have not exceeded the budget). Stormwater Fund Revenue in thousands Percent of Year 83.3% October Year to Date Actual Over/ (Under)Budget Actual Over/ (Under) Inc/(Dec) % Bud Recvd % Act Recvd 2024 2024 Bud 2024 2024 2024 Bud 2023 2024 2023 Single Family Residential SW Services $ 737 * $ 22 $ 7,117 $ 7,349 $ 232 (A)$ 273 86% 86% Non-single Family SW Services 899 * 27 8,676 8,957 281 (B)335 86% 86% Operating Revenue 1,636 49 15,793 16,306 514 608 86% 86% Interest Revenue 261 230 312 2,034 1,722 (C)1,397 543% 166% Development Fees/PIFs/Contributions 88 13 750 788 38 (D)26 88% 79% Financing Sources 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Misc.2 0 14 63 49 (E)33 422% 68% Total Lapsing Revenue** 1,987 292 16,869 19,192 2,323 2,065 95% 90% Non-lapsing Revenue 0 0 0 TOTAL** $ 1,987 $ 19,192 $ 2,065 Variance Analysis: Note: Stormwater rate increase of 3.0% for 2024, as budgeted. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) * ** Per Treasury - we should have higher than budgeted income due to higher bond yields. Non-Single Family fees are 3.2% greater than 2023. Single Family Residential fees are 3.3% greater than 2023. Excludes transfers and unrealized gain/loss on value. October billed revenue is for September and early October. Erosion Control is over budget $26, while Stormwater Development Fees are under budget ($20). Auction Sales revenue $16 and Canal Maintenance revenue $26 Stormwater Fund 2024 Department Expense In thousands Percent of Year 83.3% Excludes depreciation and transfers October Year to Date Actual (Over)/ Under Budget Actual (Over)/ Under (Inc)/Dec Actual + PO's % Bud Spent & Committed 2024 2024 Bud 2024 2024 2024 Bud 2023 2024 by PO's Drainage and Detention $ 291 $ (80) $ 2,217 $ 2,108 $ 110 (A)$ (183) $ 2,145 80% Engineering 158 (21) 1,593 1,389 205 (B)(114) 1,483 75% Stormwater Quality Programs 38 161 598 434 164 (C)(89) 492 70% Admin Services - CS&A 307 0 3,067 3,067 0 (108) 3,067 83% Other Payments & Transfers 140 (57) 866 932 (67)(D)191 959 53% Subtotal Operating Expenses $ 933 $ 3 $ 8,341 $ 7,929 $ 412 $ (303) $ 8,145 75% Debt Service 0 0 1,085 1,085 (0) (867) 1,085 35% Minor Capital 49 457 1,584 322 1,262 (E)(91) 1,191 73% Total Lapsing $ 982 $ 459 $ 11,010 $ 9,336 $ 1,674 $ (1,261) $ 10,422 67% Non-lapsing Expenses 2,986 7,591 (3,827) TOTAL $ 3,967 $ 16,928 $ (5,089) Variance Analysis: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Personnel $114 (1 operator vacancy as of 10/28/24 and one seasonal employee will remain through November, expect to be under $50 at YE) and Street & Bridge Maintenance $78 (expect underspend of $60 at YE), offset by Land Maintenance (($69) expect to be over ($70) at YE as trees needed to be removed), Sewer Pipe & Accessories (($27) needed replacement of gear actuator for flood control gate and other reactionary items) and Maintenance Contracts (($58) expect to be over ($65) at YE). Overall, expect budget to be fully expended at YE. Heavy Equipment - expect delivery of Vactor Q4 2024 and delivery of dump truck Q4 2025. Two pickups have been purchased, but up-fitting delays mean they will not be available until 2025. Expect to be fully expended/encumbered at YE. Personnel $75 (vacancies earlier in the year) and Consulting $142 (used as needed), offset by Easements (($48) services provided by City Real Estate Services). Legal Services ($34) (related to Open International lawsuit, over budget by YE) and Building Maintenance ($33)(repairs to 701 Wood Street over budget by YE). Disposal of Hazmat $77 (primarily timing, but likely under at YE) and Educational Programs $25 (due to new Comms staff, under by YE). 10.11.2024 Fort Collins Water U li es Summary of Recent Na onal Toxicology Program Topic Overview and US District Court Ruling on Fluoride in Drinking Water The Fort Collins U li es Water Produc on and Water Quality Services Divisions are aware of the ruling and have been following the robust and ongoing public discussion at the na onal level. The ruling speciﬁcally orders the Environmental Protec on Agency (EPA) to further address the issue. The ruling is long and complex, and we are in the process of evalua ng it and the related studies. Background on Na onal Toxicology Program Monograph on the State of the Science Concerning Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopment and Cogni on The Na onal Toxicology Program (NTP) released this Topic Overview in August 2024. The monograph states, with moderate conﬁdence, based on studies performed in 10 countries, including Mexico and Canada, that ﬂuoride exposures that exceed 1.5 mg/L of ﬂuoride are consistently associated with lower IQ of a few points in children. However, because no studies of ﬂuoride exposures and IQ have been performed in children in the United States, research that examines the associa on between ﬂuoride exposure and children’s IQ in op mally ﬂuoridated areas of the United States is needed to add clarity to the exis ng data. The monograph also states that it does not address whether the sole exposure to ﬂuoride added to drinking water in some countries (i.e., ﬂuorida on, at 0.7 mg/L in the United States and Canada) is associated with a measurable eﬀect on IQ. It addi onally states that it does not assess beneﬁts of the use of ﬂuorides in oral health or provide a risk/beneﬁt analysis. Background on US District Court Ruling in Food & Water Watch, Inc., et al., v. United States Environmental Protec on Agency, et al. Food and Water Watch, Inc. sued the EPA in federal district court under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. On September 24, 2024, the court ruled that water ﬂuorida on at the currently prescribed op mal level (0.7 mg/L) presents an “unreasonable risk” of injury to public health. The court relied on studies showing a link between ﬂuoride exposure and reduced IQ in children of a few points. The hazard level has been reported as either 4.0 mg/L or 1.5 mg/L. The court speciﬁcally did not rule that ﬂuoridated water is actually injurious to public health, but just that there is a risk. The Court ordered the EPA take some regulatory ac on to respond to the risk, but the court did not rule what the EPA’s ac on should be. Other Organiza ons Posi ons Following the ruling, the American Dental Associa on, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Centers for Disease Control all con nue to support ﬂuorida on of drinking water at 0.7 mg/L. 10.11.2024 Fort Collins Water U li es Fort Collins U li es Current Prac ces Fort Collins City Code 26‐50 states: “The City Council is authorized to ﬂuoridate the water supply system of the City. The u lity is directed to ﬂuoridate its water to the levels established by the State Department of Public Health and Environment.” Currently, Fort Collins U li es ﬂuoridates drinking water at 0.7 mg/L, as recommended by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The level is monitored con nuously by automated equipment, which is checked for accuracy daily by laboratory analysis. Feed rates are con nually adjusted to maintain op mum levels. Next Steps The informa on contained in the ruling does not jus fy unilaterally ceasing ﬂuorida on without direc on from Council. Although the ruling suggests a risk, there is nothing establishing an acute risk or imminent injury. Our plan regarding this ruling is to con nue ﬂuorida ng at 0.7 mg/L un l direc on is received from Council, EPA, or CDPHE to do otherwise. We are wai ng for addi onal guidance from CDPHE, which we an cipate will be released soon. We plan to share informa on with the public as it becomes available through our website at h ps://www.fcgov.com/u li es/what‐we‐do/water/water‐treatment/treated‐drinking‐water/drinking‐ water‐ﬂuorida on. Ques ons and requests for informa on should be directed to: Gregg Stonecipher, Director, Plant Opera ons Fort Collins Water U li es gstonecipher@fcgov.com (970) 221‐6692 Leslie Hill Director, Water Quality Services Division Fort Collins Water U li es lhill@fcgov.com (970) 221‐6907 Utilities electric · stormwater · wastewater · water Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.212.2900 V/TDD: 711 utilities@fcgov.com /utilities M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 13, 2024 TO: Water Commission FROM: Michael Neale, Water Resources Engineer & Water Resources Division Staff RE: November 2024, Quarterly Water Resources Division Staff Report Purpose This memorandum is intended to update the Water Commission on water resource conditions for the City of Fort Collins Water Utility (Water Utility) over the last water year and provide updated water supply and demand information. For additional information, please refer to the City’s website: https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/water-status Supply and Demand • Running total treated water demand since January 1st is currently 102% of projected. Higher demands were required during a drier than average June – September. • Since January 1, water supply has consisted of 44% from the Cache La Poudre River, and 56% from Horsetooth Reservoir. Water treatment was able take more than average amounts from the Poudre River during May-July, allowing Utilities to retain more CBT in Horsetooth Reservoir. Cache la Poudre River flow: • The Cache La Poudre River at the Canyon Mouth peaked on June 6th, at 2,730 cfs. • Graphical data for the Poudre River is available on-line at: https://dwr.state.co.us/Tools/Stations/CLAFTCCO?params=DISCHRG Water Supply Considerations: • Water supplies were adequate to meet 2024 demands while meeting our full CBT carryover capacity option to take into next year. • If drought management action is deemed necessary next year, the Water Shortage Action Plan (WSAP) is in place to guide our decisions and actions (fcgov.com/WSAP). • 2024 Water Year Climate Summary from the Colorado Climate Center: https://climate.colostate.edu/monthly_summary.html City of Fort Collins Utilities Treated Water Monthly Summary 2024 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year to Date WTF Water Supply (MG) From Poudre 180.3 190.0 179.7 192.6 382.1 439.9 587.3 528.1 540.6 336.5 3,557.0 From Horsetooth 343.4 293.3 320.9 329.7 410.1 703.3 685.9 605.9 505.4 403.4 4,601.0 Total Raw Water 523.7 483.3 500.5 522.3 792.1 1,143.2 1,273.2 1,133.9 1,046.0 739.9 8,158.1 Demands (MG) WTF Production 500.7 459.0 478.6 498.4 741.4 1,074.0 1,193.2 1,060.7 982.8 691.3 7,680.0 Change in Storage -0.7 4.8 -3.6 -0.4 5.6 0.3 2.5 0.1 0.2 -2.5 6.4 Demand on WTF 501.4 454.2 482.1 498.8 735.8 1,073.7 1,190.7 1,060.6 982.5 693.8 7,673.7 From Soldier Canyon 19.1 21.0 9.1 34.4 149.9 256.5 267.4 234.9 200.2 104.2 1,296.7 To Soldier Canyon 0.0 0.0 -0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 -2.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 -2.3 To FC-Lov/NWCWD -55.6 -44.4 -45.3 -64.9 -223.7 -360.0 -392.7 -358.1 -320.6 -184.9 -2,050.2 For City 464.9 430.8 445.8 468.3 662.0 970.2 1,063.2 937.4 862.2 613.1 6,917.9 Daily Deliveries to City (MG) Max During Month 19.2 15.5 15.1 23.1 27.7 35.8 39.3 36.5 31.9 26.7 39.3 Min During Month 11.9 14.4 13.0 12.8 15.9 26.4 27.7 23.8 23.6 14.2 11.9 Avg During Month 15.0 14.9 14.4 15.6 21.4 32.3 34.3 30.2 28.7 19.8 22.7 Monthly Deliveries (Ac-Ft) Projected 1,345 1,270 1,358 1,472 1,861 2,734 3,230 3,147 2,715 1,682 1,322 1,322 23,458 Actual 1,427 1,322 1,368 1,437 2,032 2,977 3,263 2,877 2,646 1,882 21,230 Ratio 106% 104% 101% 98% 109% 109% 101% 91% 97% 112%91% Year to Date Deliveries (Ac-Ft) Projected 1,345 2,615 3,973 5,445 7,306 10,040 13,270 16,416 19,132 20,813 22,136 23,458 23,458 Actual 1,427 2,749 4,117 5,554 7,586 10,563 13,826 16,703 19,349 21,230 21,230 Ratio 106% 105% 104% 102% 104% 105% 104% 102% 101% 102%91% City of Fort Collins Utilities Scenario Demand (AF) Poudre Supply (AF) Horsetooth Supply (AF) CBT Carryover for 2025 (AF) NPIC MU CBT High Demand Low Supply Average Demand Average Supply Low Demand High Supply NOTES: MGD = million gallons per day; PVP = Pleasant Valley Pipeline; CBT = Colorado-Big Thompson Project; NPIC = North Poudre Irrigation Company; MU = Multiple Use (NPIC allocation of CBT water, measured in acre-feet per share); AF = acre-feet 4,190 9,990 8,028 24,369 9,259 9,858 4,190 8,920 Projected Water Supply and Demand For 2025 Water Year Oct 1 - Nov 31st 2025 DEMANDS (treated only) • Average Demand is projected demand (+ 5%) • High Demand applies historical worse case factor to monthly projected demand SUPPLIES Cache la Poudre • Average supply is a conservative estimate - 90% of average. Low supply is an impacted poudre - 80% of the annual average intake. Horsetooth Reservoir • Horsetooth Supplies include CBT, NPIC MU & Windy Gap • CBT supply scenarios: Low - 60%, Average - 70% quota • NPIC MU allocation projection: low 2.25 and average 2.50 AF/share • Windy Gap is 1,750 AF (Jun-Oct) CBT Carryover Objective • Amount of 2025 CBT supply to carryover into 2026 • Max amount allowable is 4,190 AF before 10% shrink 27,379 8,230 7,974 4,190 21,758 10,287 11,743 Poudre Supply (AF) CBT + Windy Gap NPIC MU CBT CBT Carryover for 2026 27,379 24,369 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 High Demand Low Supply Average Demand Average Supply Vo l u m e ( a c r e -fe e t ) Poudre Supply (AF)Horsetooth Supply (AF)NPIC MU CBT CBT Carryover for 2025 (AF)Demand (AF) Note: High demand and low supply scenario is unlikely, however, demands would still be met in such a scenario. Cache la Poudre Basin Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) C-BT Project Storage Lake Granb Storage in Lake Granby decreased 5,578 acre-feet last month Horsetooth Reservoi Storage in Horsetooth Reservoir decreased 17,841 acre-feet last month Carter Lake Storage in Carter Lake decreased 9,885 acre-feet last month Note: Storage in pie charts represents total storage (active and dead storage). November 1, 2024 462,620 64,722 96,821 180,935 Total Storage Granby Carter Horsetooth Empty 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 Ac r e ‐Fe e t November 1 Total Storage 462,620 73,513 Acre‐Feet 8240 8250 8260 8270 8280 8290 El e v a t i o n (f t ) 96,821 59,914 Acre‐Feet 5360 5380 5400 5420 5440 El e v a t i o n (f t ) 64,722 47,508 Acre‐Feet 5660 5680 5700 5720 5740 5760 5780 El e v a t i o n (f t ) C-BT Project Allocated Water C-BT Active Storage C-BT Delivery Obligations Notes: October 31, 2024 1) Quota set at 80% in August. 2) Carryover - Entities certified 58,842 Acre-Feet of Carryover for WY2024. 3) Regional Pool - Additional water accrued to the Regional Pool on April 30, 2024. There is 43,987 Acre-Feet in the Regional Pool for WY 2024. The Board Allocated 15,000 Acre-Feet in May. 4) Pie chart reflects the active storage in Granby, Carter, Horsetooth and Boulder Reservoir. 135%, Project Reserves 0%, Regional Pool (Allocated) 9%, Regional Pool (Unallocated) 30%, Certified Quota 0%, Collateral 0%, Carryover 2%, Replacement and Contracts 0%, Windy Gap 62%, Empty Project Reserves Regional Pool (Allocated) Regional Pool (Unallocated) Certified Quota Collateral Carryover Replacement and Contracts Windy Gap Empty % number represents equivalent quota 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 Acre-Feet Quota Delivered Remaining 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 Acre-Feet Carryover Delivered Remaining Max Potential 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Acre-Feet Replacement Delivered Remaining 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 Acre-Feet Regional Pool Delivered Remaining Unallocated C-BT Project Allocated Water C-BT Active Storage C-BT Delivery Obligations Notes: November 1, 2024 1) Initial Quota set at 50% 2) Carryover - Carryover will not be certified until April 30. Until that date, the Maximum Potential Carryover is reported for Carryover so that adequate supplies are set aside to fulfill all potential obligations. 3) Regional Pool - Additional water will accrue to the Regional Pool until April 30. The current volume reflects water supplies not eligible for the Carryover Program. 4) Pie chart reflects the active storage in Granby, Carter, Horsetooth and Boulder Reservoir. 95%, Project Reserves 0%, Regional Pool (Allocated) 7%, Regional Pool (Unallocated) 50%, Certified Quota 0%, Collateral 19%, Carryover 4%, Replacement and Contracts 0%, Windy Gap 62%, Empty Project Reserves Regional Pool (Allocated) Regional Pool (Unallocated) Certified Quota Collateral Carryover Replacement and Contracts Windy Gap Empty % number represents equivalent quota 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 Acre-Feet Quota Delivered Remaining 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 Acre-Feet Carryover Delivered Remaining Max Potential 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Acre-Feet Replacement Delivered Remaining 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 Acre-Feet Regional Pool Delivered Remaining Unallocated C-BT Project Deliveries November 1, 2024 Deliveries by Area Deliveries by Use 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 20 1 6 20 1 7 20 1 8 20 1 9 20 2 0 20 2 1 20 2 2 20 2 3 20 2 4 Ac r e - F e e t Adams Tunnel Total YTD 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Acre-Feet C-BT Project Deliveries Includes Quota, Carryover, Regional Pool and Noncharge Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct 29% 57% 14% October Carter Horsetooth Other 41% 48% 11% Water Year Carter Horsetooth Other 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Ac r e - F e e t Horsetooth Carter Other 47% 53% October Agriculture M&I 46%54% Water Year Agriculture M&I 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Ac r e - F e e t Agriculture M&I Water Resources Supply & Demand and Operations Overview 11/21/2024 Michael Neale, Water Resources Engineer Water Resources Division 1 Our Day-To-Day Responsibilities 2 Collaboration Accounting 02 Modeling Advocacy Special Projects One Water Approach 3 Who We Serve City of Fort Collins (City Limits) • Current Population: ~175,000 • Projected Population in 2065: ~255,000 City of Fort Collins (Utilities Service Area) • Current Population: ~143,000 • Projected Population in 2065: ~178,000 4 Where Our Water Comes From 5 Poudre River Supplies • Senior direct flow rights • Converted agricultural rights -From previous farmland and ditches through town -Rights have varying priority dates, timing, & volumetric limits -Storage needed to fully utilize • Michigan Ditch/Joe Wright Reservoir -Trans-basin water (reusable) for Reuse Plan -Yields 2,000 – 6,000 AFY -Ditch capacity & total decreed flowrate: 101 cfs Colorado - Big Thompson (C-BT) Water Supplies 6 Horsetooth Reservoir Windy Gap is not part of the C-BT Project C-BT Fast Facts • Owned by US Bureau of Reclamation • Operated by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (a.k.a. Northern Water) • Storage as of April 1, 2023: 602,683 acre-feet (75% full) • Annual design delivery: 310,000 acre-feet 7 Water SuppliesColorado-Big Thompson Project (CBT) • Administered by Northern Water Conservancy District • Delivers Colorado River headwaters to the east slope • Annual quota set mid April - dictates what all unit holders receive -Percentage of project designed delivery: 310,000 AF/year -1 CBT Unit = 1 AF -Quota depends on: project reserves, snowpack, chance of spill, climate outlook. Colorado River Basin drought. -FTC Utilities stake: 18,855 AF • Additional CBT through NPIC ownership 8 C-BT Allocation to Utilities Northern Water Sets initial (Nov) quota: 40% - 50% of an AF per unit Sets adjusted (Apr) quota: 60% - 80% of an AF per unit NPIC Sets MU allocation: 2.0 - 3.0 15,600 to 23,600 acre-feet C-BT 9 Hydrology in the Poudre River (2013 - 2023 at Canyon Mouth) 1 02023 vs 2024 • Avg Precipitation (1991-2020): 16 in. • 2023: 36 in. • 2024: 11.4 in. 11 Water Year Projected Supply and Demand Projected Demands • Annual Demand = Population projection * 3-year avg GPCD • 10-year avg daily & monthly demand distribution •Projected is average +5% •High is historical highest months Poudre Supply Scenarios • Average projection: 90% of average take • Low projection: 80% of average take • Impacts: High TOC’s - runoff water quality, fire burn scar runoff Horsetooth Supply Inputs • C-BT: Avg: 70% Quota, Low: 60% • NPIC MU allocation: Avg: 2.50 AF/share, Low: 2.25 • Windy Gap: 1,000 AF (Nov-May) 1,750 AF (June – Oct) • 2024 Carryover included: 2,166 AF • Max carryover objective: 4,190 AF 2025 Projected Supply & Demand (Nov 1 – Oct. 31) 1 2Cache La Poudre Basin Current & Historical Snowpack 1 3Operations & Constraints • Strong water rights portfolio allows flexibility in most years – however, need for storage to ensure supply for future droughts and growing demands • Potential for trouble, IF – < 60% CBT quota, poor water quality in CLP, and high demands: • Transfer NPIC CBT to City account - costly ($60-100/AF) • Last resort: Tap into carryover • Cannot always maximize Poudre take with Horsetooth minimum obligations. • Can rent excess NPIC C-BT to offset costs. Otherwise – maximize NPIC CBT carryover. For Questions or Comments, Please Contact: THANK YOU! Water Resources Division Michael Neale mneale@fcgov.com 14 More info in the Quarterly Water Commission Memo https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/water-availability-demand November 21st, 2024 Water Field Operations Overview November Water Commission 1.Formal introduction of Water Field Operations and the work we enjoy. 2.An understanding of the work that the Field Services "One Water Operator" 3.How Levels of Service and Metrics play a part in our decision making and prioritizations 4.Time for discussion, questions, guidance and advice One Water Operator Water Field Services Ops Water Treatment Ops Wastewater Treatment Ops Water Distribution Operator*Water Treatment Plant Operator Wastewater Treatment Operator •Associate (D120) •Intermediate (D130) •Senior (D140) •Associate (T200) •Intermediate (T210) •Senior (T220) •Associate (T120) •Intermediate (T130) •Senior (T140) Collection Specialist (D220)Mechanic – Water (T160)•Mechanic – Water (T160) Leak Survey Specialist (D260) Pipefitter (D270) For all three operator categories; •Associate – Under direct Supervision, 0 – 2 Years, Working on first level certifications •Intermediate – Under Supervision, 2 – 4 Years, Working on middle level certifications •Senior – General Supervision, 5+ Years, Complex Functions, Act in lead role, direct activities, holds high level certifications Field Service Operator Safety & Risk Roadway Traffic •Unpredictable / aggressive drivers •Traffic control set- up varies •Driving to and from job site Heavy Machinery •Working near moving heavy machinery •Raising/lowering heavy equipment •Jobsite management Trenching / Excavating •Use of safety equipment & Protocols •Conditions vary greatly Confined Spaces •Entering Excavations •Conditions vary greatly •Working at heights Emergency Response •Evening and night work •On-call crew •Potential to “rush” work The FC Water Field Operator has the highest degree of safety risk in FC Water Utilities. (90% of recordable injuries or illnesses* in Water Utilities are from Water Field Operations) *OSHA Recordable Injury or Illness – Any work-related fatality. Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consc iousness, days away from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job. Any work -related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid. December 19th , 2019 Water Field Operations Update December Water Board Main Breaks/100 Miles #Breaks on Main Outage – Mins/Customer PM/CM Ratio #Hot Spots – Storm Checks CRS Inspection Performed #Customer Service Calls # Meters in Crawl Spaces % Meters Replaced Annually % Meters Meeting Accuracy % City Protected by 100-Year Storm PM/CM Ratio % Annual Jet Washing % Annual CCTV Inspection # Non-Capacity Overflows Miles Pipe Past Useful Life LF Mains in Esmt/Backyards Failure Risk = LOF x COF PM/CM Ratio % Annual Jet Washing % Annual CCTV Inspection Failure Risk = LOF x COF % Annual System Replacement # Water Quality Complaints Hours Customers out of Water Avg. response time to problem # Near Misses # Minutes for Locates Failure Risk = LOF x COF L.F. Annual Leak Detection Miles Pipe Past Useful Life O&M Costs/100 Miles % System Replaced/Year (ALL) Introduction to Water Field Operations Meet the Five Water Field Operations Divisions •Water Distribution •Wastewater Collection •Stormwater Collection •Water Meter Shop •Engineering & Field Mapping Water Distribution Water Distribution Division – 20 Employees Maintain and Operates -544 Miles of Distribution/Transmission Main, 4” – 60” in size -35,687 Water Services -13,354 Water Valves -3,827 Fire Hydrants Preventative Maintenance -50% Hydrants Flushed Annually -1,147 Water Valve & 945 Fire Hydrants Maintenance Checks -132 Miles of Water Main Leak Detection -389 Cathodic Protection Readings -1,849 Backflow Surveys & Inspections Water Distribution, Cont. Water Distribution Levels of Service •Hydrants meeting fire flow requirements - 121 •# of meters in crawl spaces –5,644Safety & Security •# of known Galvanized Services – 110-900 •Future –minutes of hydrant flushing neededQuality •Main Breaks per 100 miles – 14.5 Breaks/100 Miles •Miles of pipe past useful age –21.4 Miles •Future –PM/CM Ratio Reliability •Coordination with other City Departments •Future –dollars spent on asset repairResiliency •Future – Number of Water Quality Complaints •Future –Number of hours Customers without ServiceCustomer Service Water Distribution, Cont. Water Distribution, Cont. Water main breaks tend to be most problematic in system constructed in late 70s and early 80s. Heat Map of Water Main Breaks 12 Water main breaks tend to be most problematic in system constructed in late 70s and early 80s. 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 0.0 200.0 400.0 600.0 800.0 1000.0 1200.0 1880-1919 1920-1959 1960-1999 2000-2016 Pipe Age and Breaks Miles Breaks Breaks per Mile 13 566 Total Miles Water Distribution System Water Distribution, Cont. Current Pipe Inventory Data and Work Order History •21.4 Miles of Pipe Very Poor & Poor Condition. •12.5 Miles > 100 Years, 45.8 Miles > 80 Years •2.2 Miles of Water Pipe Replaced Each Year (250 yr cycle) •5.5 Miles of Replacement Needed for 100 yr cycle Wastewater Collection Wastewater Collection Division – 15 Employees Maintain and Operates -455 Miles of Collection & Trunk Main, 6” – 42” in size -~25% Mains exist in Backyards or Easements -10,655 Wastewater Manholes Preventative Maintenance -1,422,338 L.F. Mains Hydro-Jet Washed Annually -181,221 L.F. Mains Television Inspected Annually -10,000 L.F. Mains Lined with Cured in Place Pipe Liner -20 Wastewater Mains Bio-Augmented for Grease Weekly Wastewater Collection, cont. •LF of sewer in easement without access from ROW •# of manholes in easement without access from ROW Safety & Security •Number of odor complaints in Collection System •Future -Level of corrosion in SystemQuality •Future – PM/CM Ratio: Pipe Condition Rating •# of Dead End Mains; Pipe Capacity Target •LF of pipe with bellies; # of reported blockagesReliability •System wide I/I rate •# of times plant reaches capacity •$$ in blockage claims Resiliency •Future – Number of Water Quality Complaints •Future –Number of hours Customers without Service Customer Service Wastewater Collection, cont. Wastewater Mains and Manholes in Backyards Wastewater Collection, cont. Risk of Failure = Likelihood (LOF) x Consequence (COF) Wastewater Collection System 19 445 Total Miles of Main Wastewater Collection, cont. Current Pipe Inventory Data and Work Order History •32.97 Miles of Pipe Very Poor & Poor Condition. •20 Miles > 100 Years, 25.8 > 80 Years •1.8 Miles of Wastewater Pipe Replaced Each Year (250 yr cycle) •4.6 Miles Needed for 100 yr cycle Stormwater Collection Stormwater Collection Division – 14 Employees Maintain and Operates -182 Miles of Drainage Pipes -4,439 Storm Manholes -8,333 Drainage Inlet Structures -108 Detention Ponds Preventative Maintenance -53,823 Hydro-Jet Washed Annually -92,978 L.F. Mains Television Inspected Annually -574 Sites receiving Vegetation Maintenance -25,499 Tons of Dirt Recycled Stormwater Collection, cont •# of structures at risk in 100 year floodplain •Road overtopping measureSafety & Security •# of Complaints = # of Hot Spots •Stream Rehabilitation Measures –2 factors •Future Water Quality based on Regulatory Req Quality •Future – Asset Condition Score – coming soon •Future –PM/CM Ratio –coming soon •# Clogged Inlets Reliability •$ Damages Metric •Benefit Cost Analysis -Future •Multi Functional Infrastructure Resiliency •Future MetricsCustomer Service Stormwater Collection, cont. Water Meter Shop Water Meter Shop – 10 Employees $911,245 O&M & $600,000 Replacement Maintain and Operates -35,621 Water Meters -282 Compound Meters Preventative Maintenance -1811 Meter Exchanges -1600 Meter Tests (City) -150 Meter Tests (External) Water Meter Shop, cont Eliminating Crawl Space Meters •35,621 Water Meters •16,057 Meters Inside •5,644 Meters in Crawl Spaces •Considered a confined space requiring permitted entry and an attendant. •25% of Appointments – No Shows Engineering Field Support & Mapping Engineering Field Support & Mapping – 7 Employees •In House Design and As-Builts for Field Crews •Project Management and Construction Oversight •Field Subject Matter Expert •ArcGIS Analyses •Revisions to Water, Wastewater and Stormwater System Map •Field GPS and Asset Inventory •Specifications and Construction Details Engineering Field Support & Mapping •Hydrants meeting fire flow requirements: •2016 –2 2017 –2 2018 –3 2019 –1, Total = 8 Safety & Security •# of known Galvanized Services – under developmentQuality •Number of Past Main Breaks: •2016 –39 2017 –40 2018 –31 2019 –49, Total = 159 •Main Breaks per 100 miles •2016 –25 2017 –26 2018 –22 2019 –42, Avg = 28 Reliability •Coordination with other City Departments: •yes –coordination with Streets a main driver –cost for four years = $4.49M for 5.8 miles of pipe Resiliency Questions, Discussion, Guidance or Advice Headline Copy Goes Here Stream Rehabilitation & Enhancement Program 2024 Update Headline Copy Goes Here 2 Basins City Regulated •Canal Importation •Foothills Channel •Fossil Creek •Fox Meadows •Mail Creek •McClelland's Creek •Old Town •Upper Cooper Slough •West Vine FEMA Regulated •Boxelder Creek / Lower Cooper Slough •Cache la Poudre River •Dry Creek •Spring Creek Headline Copy Goes HereProgram Overview 3 Stormwater Master Planning ●Baseline Data ○Hydrology ○Hydraulics ○Stream Stability ○Water Quality ●Alternatives Analysis ●Stakeholders Coordination ●Public Outreach ●Selected Plan of Improvements 2012 Stream Rehabilitation Study ●Stream assessment 1. Channel Susceptibility 2. Stream Habitat 3. Geomorphology ●Identify rehabilitation sites ●Prioritize future stream rehabilitation projects Headline Copy Goes Here Program Goals •Safety •Water Quality •Stabilize stream channel •Enhance and preserve vegetation •Create sustainable habitat •Floodplain resilience Strategic Outcomes Safe Community Environmental Health Stream Rehab & Enhancement Program – Adopted 2012 Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here Design Elements 6 Headline Copy Goes HereDesign Elements- Vegetation Diversity 7 Headline Copy Goes HereDesign Elements- Vegetation 8 Headline Copy Goes HereDesign Elements- Steam Bed Material 9 Headline Copy Goes HereDesign Elements- In-Stream Wood 10 Headline Copy Goes HereDesign Elements- In-Stream Wood 11 Headline Copy Goes HereDesign Elements- VSME Walls & Biodegradable Erosion Matting 12 Headline Copy Goes Here Completed Projects 13 Headline Copy Goes HereFossil Creek at Lemay 14 Headline Copy Goes HereFossil Creek at Lemay 15 Project Highlights • First Project of the SREP program • Completed on time and under budget • Partnerships - Parks Department • Design Team / Project Delivery Method • Revegetation and habitat improvements • Invigorated the interest in the program • Validated the vision of the program Headline Copy Goes HereSpring Creek at Edora 16 Headline Copy Goes HereSpring Creek at Edora 17 Project Highlights • Partnerships - Parks, Park Planning, Transportation Engineering, Water Utilities • Design Team / Project Delivery Method • Irrigation increases revegetation success • Water quality tank installed • Expanded wetlands • Power Trail completed as part of the project • Protected exposed 36-inch sewer main • 18” water main improvement crossing Spring Creek Headline Copy Goes HereMail Creek at Meadow Passway 18 Pre-Construction 5/2018 Post-Construction 5/2020 Headline Copy Goes HereMail Creek at Meadow Passway 19 Project Highlights • Project Delivery Method • Working with the Neighbors • Under budget •Ahead of Schedule (and COVID) • First project completed on private property •Contractor’s resources • Kudos (Neighbors, City Council, City Manager) Pre-Construction 5/2018 Post-Construction 5/2020 Headline Copy Goes HereMail Creek at Two Creeks 20 Headline Copy Goes HereMail Creek at Two Creeks 21 Project Highlights • Partnerships - Natural Areas Parks, Park Planning • Eliminated 800 haul trucks and 9,600 roadway miles for excavated dirt • Upland terrain and habitat enhancements • Increased channel length • Increased bio-channel treatment for water quality • Increased vegetation and habitat diversity • Preserved “bee hive” in bank face • Removed hidden 14 feet deep hole in channel • Removed concrete WQ structure and pond in Natural Area April 2023 - Construction Phase August 2023 - Reveg. Phase Headline Copy Goes Here Lessons Learned 22 Headline Copy Goes HereLessons Learned 23 • Specialty Contractor - Qualified & Experienced • Larger projects more efficient permitting/design • Partnerships • Inclusion/Collaboration with NA restoration staff • Site specific objectives (fish & bees!, native plantings, preservation) • Space limitations • Irrigation flows • Hydrology and Hydraulics Updates • Soil amendments/biosolid organic fertilizer Headline Copy Goes Here Upcoming Projects 24 Headline Copy Goes HereFossil Creek and Stanton Creek 25 Project Plans • Address denuded embankments. • Create a channel profile that can accommodate: • Low flows in the winter; • Irrigation flows April through September; • 100 year storm conveyance. • Stabilize banks with appropriate vegetation. • Install proactive treatments for erosion control. Headline Copy Goes HereFossil Creek and Stanton Creek 26 Headline Copy Goes Here Questions? 27 Headline Copy Goes Here 28 MCDA Tool •Tool for prioritizing stream rehabilitation and associated BMP projects •Provides a meaningful way to prioritize projects •Rates the importance of environmental, social, and economic benefits to the project and drainage basin •Transparent, rational, flexible and defensible methodology Multi-Criterion Decision Analysis (MCDA) Tool Work Plan 2025 Water Commission Annual Work Plan The 2025 Water Commission Work Plan is focused on specific topics of interest the commissioners believe are important to the Fort Collins Water Utilities and City Council 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. 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 2025 include: 1. One Water a. Updates on the One Water initiative implementation. 2. Infrastructure and Environment a. Given predicted frequency and severity of flooding events, how is the City addressing the challenges posed by climate change, post-fire conditions, and the limitations of the National Flood Insurance Program? Specifically, what steps are being taken to update flood risk assessments, improve infrastructure resilience, protect water supply/quality, and ensure adequate flood protection for residents and businesses? b. Impacts to the City by State bill SB24-127: Regulate Dredged & Fill Material State Waters. 3. Halligan Water Supply Project a. Provide periodic project updates that include project staffing, cost, public messaging, Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and general permitting status, and property and easement acquisition status 4. Water Conservation a. Impacts to the City by State bill SB24-005: Prohibit Landscaping Practices for Water Conservation. b. Residential, Commercial and City landscaping standards. Consideration of if and how turf grass should be used in city owned right of ways. 5. Northern Integrated Supply Project a. Provide updates on City interactions with NISP and NISP stakeholders. How might NISP contribute to or detract from Primary Outcome goals? The 2025 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. Provided input on stormwater infrastructure resilience related to climate change related risks. 4. Address educational topics that prepare Water Commission for business related to stormwater. 5. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts with emphasis on improving and enhancing customer awareness and understanding of stormwater programs. 6. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and Capital Improvement Plans. 7. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Water Commission.