HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 09/30/2014 - CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION BUIDATE:
STAFF:
September 30, 2014
Kevin Gertig, Utilities Executive Director
Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Construction of a New Utilities Administration Building in Block 32 on LaPorte Avenue and a Renovation of 700
Wood Street.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to provide funding for the construction of a new Utility Administration Building within
Block 32 on LaPorte Avenue, as well as renovation of the existing Utility Service Center at 700 Wood Street. The
total combined project costs are $23,411,000 with $4,500,000 already appropriated from Light and Power
reserves, leaving $18,911,000 to be appropriated with this ordinance.
A Utility Building Team comprised of internal staff and external subject matter experts has worked with the
architectural firm RNL and Adolfson and Peterson Construction to assess the best way to address the current
building performance and space issues facing Fort Collins Utilities’ ongoing and future business operations.
Balancing the city-wide goal to have high-performing office buildings with the need to be fiscally prudent has led
the Building Team to recommend the appropriation request being made in this ordinance to address the current
space and infrastructure needs of Fort Collins Utilities.
The four Utility Enterprise Funds (Light and Power, Water, Wastewater and Stormwater) will share the costs of
the projects. All appropriations will come from the existing reserves in these four funds.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. Is Council supportive with moving forward with the revitalization of Wood Street and the construction of a new
downtown Utilities Administration building?
2. Is Council supportive of funding these projects using cash reserves?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Staff discussed the need for facility upgrades with the City Council at the November 19, 2013 City Council Work
Session, providing information regarding the Utility Service Center (USC) at 700 Wood Street and the proposed
construction of a new building in Block 32. The USC has grown through multiple additions to its current 108,000
square foot capacity over the past 45 years. Key drivers that support the renovation of the USC and addition of a
new building to house Customer Service are:
Space needs – Space is in poor condition and inadequate for growing business operations necessary to
support current Fort Collins community service delivery expectations;
Energy Efficiency – The USC building is one of the least energy efficient buildings owned by the City; HVAC
system replacement and building envelop improvements are necessary;
Customer Service - Customer Service has been located in leased space for over 20 years; customer parking
is inadequate at current location.
Initially, to address the immediate need for additional crew space, the Light and Power Enterprise Fund
appropriated $4.5M. However, recognizing ongoing space needs will impact Fort Collins Utilities’ effectiveness to
maintain current levels for customer service and customer satisfaction in the near future, it was determined that it
is highly desirable to relocate several external customer-focused departments at a single location downtown. A
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comparison of the costs associated with the USC addition to the costs of new construction led to the
recommendation of a more limited renovation at 700 Wood Street and building a new Utilities Administration
Building (UAB) downtown as part of the development of Block 32 on LaPorte Avenue as discussed at the
November 19, 2013 Work Session.
Capital projects are prioritized within each utility. Ten year capital improvement plans have been updated in 2014
for three of the four utilities with Light & Power scheduled for 2015. This project has the distinction among capital
projects of spanning all four utilities. While it is possible to build part of the buildings now to meet the immediate
needs of Light and Power and then part of it in a few years to meet the Water utility’s anticipated space needs,
and then later for Wastewater and Stormwater, such a piece mill approach is not optimal. This infrastructure
project will not require redeployment of utility staff from other capital projects to complete. Based on historical and
anticipated capital spending, staff anticipates that all other capital projects will proceed as planned.
The ratepayers of the four utilities will benefit from this appropriation as this project provides:
Office space owned by the utilities to house the entire Customer Service department in a single location
thereby allowing for efficient and effective customer service
Adequate, more modern facilities for utility personnel to perform front office and back office duties
necessary to maintain and operate utility infrastructure to meet customer service level expectations
An opportunity for the utilities to demonstrate to the community how the City is meeting Green Building
initiatives
The vision for both the UAB construction and the USC renovation is one that will demonstrate how facilities can
serve as a model in environmental stewardship to the Fort Collins community. Sustainability for the 21st Century
is a defining focus of Utilities core services; delivering a level of service our customers expect and in an
environmentally and socially responsible way while making the best economic choices for the long-term. The
Building Team recommended the two projects be combined into one design and funding process in order to align
the vision and results of both projects and optimize economies of scale.
These projects present an excellent opportunity for Utilities to “walk the talk” by demonstrating best practices in
high performance new construction and retrofit projects. Based on energy studies at the USC and what is being
accomplished in new construction, it is proposed that these two facilities be designed to be “net zero energy
ready.” This means that the buildings will be designed and constructed to have very low energy use, such that
the addition of on-site renewable energy would result in net zero energy consumption on an annual basis. It is
expected the new UAB will achieve a LEED Gold certification at a minimum.
Utility Administration Building (UAB)
This new building would house the entire Customer Connections Department and some senior management of
Fort Collins Utilities. At 37,500 square feet, this building will meet the long term space requirements of the
Customer Connections department and administrative functions that would be relocated from the Utility Service
Center and space currently leased by Fort Collins Utilities from the City’s General Fund at 117 North Mason.
Space initially unused by Utility staff would be leased in this building to the City’s Sustainability Services Area until
it is needed by Fort Collins Utilities.
The construction of the 37,500 square foot Utility Administration Building is expected to cost $14.1M as shown in
the table below:
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UAB Budget $14,100,000
Includes…
Capacity for staff through 2028
Water source heat pump system
Open office environment
LEED Gold certification
PV system on roof for Net Zero building
1% for Art in Public Places
The $14.1M provides sufficient funding for the new construction and providing a rooftop solar photovoltaic system
to make the UAB at or near a Net Zero building.
This appropriation request, however, does not provide sufficient funding to also install high efficiency fiberglass
windows, implement a ground source geothermal heat pump, or furnishings for an external plaza area. The costs
associated with these additional energy efficiency improvements are:
Additional Energy Efficiency Improvements Added Cost…
Install Alpen 725 Series fiberglass windows $220,000
Ground Source Geo-thermal system for heat pumps $300,000
Add additional site furnishings for exterior plaza area $120,000
$640,000
Diagonal and parallel parking has been added along Howes Street increasing the number of spaces available by
25 spaces between LaPorte Avenue and Cherry Street. Most of the employees who will be occupying this
building already work downtown at 117 North Mason. It is anticipated there will be 41 employees relocating from
700 Wood Street to this building. Parking Services has indicated there is sufficient capacity in the parking
garages during business hours for these 41 employees.
Utility Service Center (USC)
The new building on LaPorte Avenue would relieve some of the space needs at the USC. However, there remain
operational needs which would best be met by also renovating the existing space at the USC. Such a renovation
would modify some existing space to meet the Light & Power crew needs as well as improve the building’s
security and energy efficiency. The current HVAC system is at the end of its life and will require significant
investment over the next few years even without this renovation. Incorporating the HVAC investment into a more
comprehensive renovation of the entire building envelope will substantially improve the energy efficiency of the
building.
The renovation of existing space at the USC is expected to cost $9.3M as shown in the table below:
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USC Budget $9,311,000
Includes…
L&P Crew Space
HVAC Replacement to water source heat pump
Renovated entrance area
Security Enhancements
Window replacement
Skylight repair & solatubes
Additional roof insulation
1% for Art in Public Places
The budget provides sufficient funding to fully address the Light & Power crew space needs, replace the current
HVAC system, renovate the entrance area, improve building security, and provide extensive building envelope
improvements. Building envelope improvements include replacing the current exterior windows, repairing the
existing skylights, and adding roof insulation. Making these improvements will result in a lower cost HVAC
system and long-term energy savings as well as move the building closer to being a net zero energy building.
This appropriation request, however, does not provide sufficient funding to also implement a geothermal heat
exchange system, remove existing interior walls to create an open office environment, acquire new furnishings or
provide a solar array to achieve net zero energy consumption. The costs associated with these additional energy
efficiency improvements are:
Additional Energy Efficiency Improvements Added Cost…
Lake GeoExchange system * $150,000
Open office environment, new finishes $2,300,000
PV system for Net Zero $2,000,000
$4,450,000
* Does not include lease agreement for access to the pond
The baseline budgets for both projects include all permit and development fees, deconstruction costs and
sufficient contingency funding for reasonable contingencies. Combining the two projects into the single
appropriation being requested herein of $18.9M includes the associated 1% appropriation for Art in Public Places.
Combined Projects Summary
Staff Recommendation for new UAB: $14,100,000
Staff Recommendation for USC Renovation: $9,311,000
Total Construction Budget $23,411,000
Less Prior Appropriation $4,500,000
Proposed Appropriation $18,911,000
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The appropriation request is allocated to the four utilities as follows:
Enterprise Fund
Project
Share
Share of Projects
Cost
Less Existing
Appropriation
Funds Being
Requested Here
Light & Power 50.0% $11,705,500 $4,500,000 $7,205,500
Water 25.0% $5,852,750 $5,852,750
Wastewater 12.5% $2,926,375 $2,926,375
Storm Drainage 12.5% $2,926,375 $2,926,375
100.0% $23,411,000 $4,500,000 $18,911,000
A memorandum dated January 23, 2014 to the Council Finance Committee outlined the rationale behind
recommending that the appropriation be made from the cash reserves of the four utility Enterprise Funds rather
than through a debt issuance as had been previously discussed with the City Council. Funding with available
cash is preferred based on the collective healthy balance of the utility Enterprise Fund Reserves, consistency with
historical facility improvement funding, consistency with the City’s “pay as you go” philosophy, the relatively low
yield of these cash reserves compared to the current borrowing rate, and the complication of issuing debt across
the four utilities. Council Finance Committee was supportive of using cash at the January 27th 2014 committee
meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The financial impact of this appropriation on the short term financial health of the four utility Enterprise Funds will
be to reduce the amount of unappropriated cash reserves held by each utility. These reserves are used for
capital projects associated with aging infrastructure replacement and renewal, growth, and new regulatory
requirements. The reserves grow through a combination of revenue from rates and development fees less
operating/capital expenditures. Higher than projected revenues in 2013 combined with lower than anticipated
expenditures allowed three of the four utilities to increase reserves in 2013. The Water Enterprise Fund reserves
decreased from $67.0M at the end of 2012 to $65.5M through 2013. However, higher than budgeted
development fees, along with additional revenue from the sale of excess treatment capacity, should increase the
working capital for the Water Fund by $5-8M in 2014. No capital projects identified and submitted for
consideration in the 2015-16 Budgets are being impacted by this appropriation.
Plant Investment Fee Revenue
Chapter 26 of the City Code contains three sections that define the purpose for which PIF revenue can be used.
In summary, the Water, Wastewater and Stormwater PIFs are essentially “used for growth-related capital
expansion costs” related to operational facilities and infrastructure and not office facilities. Light and Power fees
cover the cost of extending infrastructure to the specific development that paid the fees.
Because office facility and building needs are not specifically included in any of the PIF calculations, based on the
stated purposes within the City Code, PIF revenues are not to be used to finance the construction of a new UAB.
Accounting Treatment & Tracking of PIF:
Within the accounting system, the inflow of revenues from Utility PIFs are tracked each year by enterprise
however, the outflow associated with specific usage of this revenue at a capital project level is not tracked. As an
example, with City Capital Expansion Fees, both the inflow of revenue and the specific projects funded by that
revenue are each tracked. Utilities have not historically tracked what projects are funded by PIF revenue.
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Total capital spending across all four Utilities has averaged $33M over the past 14 years and averaged $37M
over the past 5 years. PIF revenues have averaged $9M over the past 14 years and averaged $7M over the past
5 years. An examination of capital spending since 2006 indicates between 96% and 99% (varies by utility
enterprise) of the total capital spending meets the definition of eligible PIF expenditures within the code excluding
the RDSI & Smart Grid grant funded projects.
Funding for Capital Spending:
Capital spending is funded by a combination of
PIF revenue,
Grant & Bond revenue for specific projects (the inflow and outflow for Grant & Bond revenue is tracked
separately),
Capital revenue built into each utilities rate structure (not tracked separately and estimated at approximately
$20m annually), and
Additional revenue and expenditure underspend to budget each year.
Because the use of PIF revenue is not tracked to specific projects, quantifying exactly how much of the current
fund balance is related to unspent PIF revenue is difficult. An analysis of Light & Power indicates the PIF revenue
and expenditure are essentially simultaneous. For the other three Utilities, because 1) 96% - 99% % of the past
eight years of capital spending is on projects that meet the definition of PIF-eligible expenditures under the Code
2) capital spending exceeds PIF revenue by a factor of 5 over the past five years, 3) capital spending exceeds
PIF revenue in all Utilities over the past 14 years, and 4) assuming PIF revenue is used first and before revenue
generated by rates, staff estimates a very small portion of the year end 2013 Cash & Investment balance of
$170M was generated from PIFs. Presuming PIF revenue in one year is spent in the next year, the maximum PIF
revenue in the 2013 yearend balance is estimated at $7.6M.
As such, staff is confident PIF revenue would not be used to fund the new UAB if $18.9M of year end cash was
appropriated to support the construction of the building.
The table below summarizes the reserve balances for these Enterprise Funds at the end of 2013 and after this
appropriation.
Enterprise Fund
Cash &
Investments
(12/31/13)
Available
Working Capital
(12/31/13)
Funds Being
Requested
Here
Available Working
Capital After This
Appropriation
Light & Power $55.3 $26.6 $7.2 $19.4
Water $65.5 $8.5 $5.8 $2.7
Wastewater $33.1 $17.8 $2.9 $14.9
Storm Drainage $17.2 $6.9 $2.9 $4.0
$171.1 $59.8 $18.9 $40.9
$ in millions
Utilities has historically used cash reserves to fund facility improvements. The USC was initially acquired and
built using cash reserves and multiple remodels and additions have occurred over the past 45 years at a total cost
of $18.2M with funding from cash reserves. Several of these expansions were funded across multiple utilities
when expansion needs occurred simultaneously.
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Use of these reserves will not trigger a rate increase for customers of any of the four utilities. The projected
increases in Light and Power rates in 2015 and 2016 are driven entirely by the increased costs associated with
generating the power from Platte River Power Authority. The proposed rate increases of 3% in 2015 and 2016 in
the Wastewater Enterprise Fund have been planned ahead of the decision to recommend this appropriation. The
increased revenues from the proposed increases to the Wastewater utility are consistent with the long term
financial requirements and strategic planning based on the 10 year capital improvement plan for this utility. It is
anticipated that gradual, moderate rate increases may be required for some of the utilities over the next few years
which may be delayed by a year or two without this appropriation but the need for any such rate increase will
persist even without the appropriation, as it is driven by a longer term perspective of revenue requirements and
capital project planning.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Currently, energy use at the USC is responsible for over 1,000 tons/year CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions.
With efficiency upgrades at the USC (envelope and HVAC improvements) and high performance design at the
UAB, energy modeling shows the combined emissions for the two buildings at 850 tons/year CO2e, lower than
current emissions at the USC alone. The addition of solar PV systems will further lower these emissions.
Attention to water efficient design elements at UAB will optimize water use inside and out.
Energy and water systems for the UAB are being designed in context with the future build-out of the Civic Center
complex. As such, the potential exists for developing campus-wide energy and water systems. For example,
heat pumps in the building will be able to tie into a campus wide GeoExchange well field to exchange energy with
the earth and adjacent buildings. PV systems on one building or a parking garage can share energy with all Civic
Center buildings, or possibly a larger energy district.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Staff memo, September 29, 2014 (PDF)
2. Powerpoint presentation (PDF)
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Utilities
electric · stormwater · wastewater · water
700 Wood Street
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6700
970.221.6619 – fax
970.224.6003 – TDD
utilities@fcgov.com
fcgov.com/utilities
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 29, 2014
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Kevin R. Gertig, Utilities Executive Director
Ken Mannon, Operations Services Director
Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer
THRU: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
RE: Appropriation of Funding for the Construction of a New Utilities Administration
Building and Renovation of 700 Wood Street
On September 2, 2014, City Council considered an appropriation to fund renovating the Utility
Services Center (USC) at 700 Wood St. and constructing a new Utilities’ Administration
Building (UAB) on LaPorte Ave. Several questions were raised by Councilmembers, which this
memo will address.
Why are the proposed projects a priority for the Utilities?
700 Wood St. - Renovating the facility has been a part of the Utilities’ capital plan since 2008.
Energy efficiency – building requires significant upgrades to HVAC, windows, sealing,
etc. to meet goals
Space needs – space is inadequate and in poor condition. Crew space is particularly
limited and inadequate. Additional space is needed.
Security – post 9/11 security requirements
117 N Mason – Customer Service Center (CSC)
Was intended as an interim location
Poor customer experience - inadequate parking
Space design – poses security challenges, with poor lighting & layout
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The original plan was to significantly renovate the 700 Wood St. facility, and add an additional
24,000 square feet of space for a cost of $15.5 million. Customer Service would remain on
Mason. The cost of this project, combined with a desire to provide customers with a single
location, near City Hall, for all Utility customer service contacts, led to a re-assessment of the
original plan.
Current Project Scope and Cost
The 700 Wood St. renovation will focus on energy efficiency upgrades & mechanical equipment
replacement, renovating space for the Light & Power crews, and security improvements to the
building entrance, at a cost of $9.3 million. The Utilities’ Administration Building will contain
37,500 sq. feet of space, 6,000 sq. ft. of which will initially be occupied by Sustainability
Services. It will house the Customer Service Center as well as the customer facing departments.
It will be LEED Gold certified and cost $14.1 M. The combined cost is $23.4 M.
Current Status of Project
Approximately $850,000 has been spent on the design phase of the projects and work on the
building Utilities staff have relocated to during the construction phase. An additional $1.4 M has
been encumbered. Contracts for deconstruction of the existing buildings on Block 32 have been
awarded, with work scheduled to begin soon.
Community Benefits from the Project
New downtown building provides Utility customers easier and one-stop access to both
Utility and other City services.
Creates an attractive municipal campus over time.
Significant energy efficiency upgrades at Wood St. to support climate action goals
Improves security and safety concerns at Wood St.
Why cash fund?
Consistent with the historical funding source for Utility building additions and remodel.
Consistent with City Debt Philosophy – “pay as you go”
Debt financing would be complicated, future large utility projects are more attractive debt
candidates
Use of existing reserve funds in each of the 4 Utilities will not negatively impact planned
capital expenditures
On January 27, 2014, the Council Finance Committee reviewed and supported the use of cash
reserves to fund both projects. They based their support on:
Current cash earning 1.0% and borrowing costs estimated at 4.0% - 4.5%.
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Near term capital needs can be satisfied by annual revenue generated within current rates
and anticipated debt retirements anticipated over the next five years.
Borrowing for the combined projects would be a complicated transaction with multiple
cross agreements between utilities.
Larger capital needs that may require borrowing in the future (e.g. Halligan Reservoir or
Mulberry annexation) have uncertain timing but are more appropriate projects for
bonding.
Based on historical and anticipated capital spending and current revenue generation, staff
anticipates that all other Utilities’ capital projects will proceed as planned. All financial policy
requirements are maintained and exceeded.
Recommendation:
Council will again be considering appropriating funding for these Utility projects on October 7
th
.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed appropriation.
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Utilities Facility Upgrade
September 30, 2014
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700 Wood Street
• Energy Efficiency:
• One of the City’s least energy efficient buildings
• HVAC, windows, skylights, external sealing - requires significant upgrades
• Has not met space needs for many years:
• Operations & Crew space limited, poor condition, inadequate
• 24k square feet of additional office space needed
• Security:
• Increasing security requirements post 9/11 difficult to meet with public access
to Wood St building
117 N Mason – Customer Service Center (CSC)
• Intended as an Interim Location
• Poor Customer Experience - inadequate parking
• Space Design – old building with poor lighting, security and layout
Why is This a Priority
Facilities Do Not Meet the Current Needs of the Utility Group
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Aging Mechanical Equipment at USC
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• Significant renovation to Wood St.
• Upgrade mechanicals, energy efficiency, and crew facilities
• Build an additional 24k square feet of space at Wood St.
• Customer Service continues interim Mason St. location
• Initial Cost Estimate – Total $15.5M:
• Wood St. Renovation - $7.5M
• New Space at Wood St. - 8.0M
2013 Original Proposal
Spending $15.5M at Wood Street is Not the Optimal Solution….
Question led to an Assessment of a New Building Downtown
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Current Project Scope & Cost
• Renovation of Wood St - $9.3M cost
• Energy efficiency upgrades – mechanical, skylights, windows, building envelope
• Renovate interior to house Light and Power crew and improve work processes
• Security improvements to building entrance
• New Building - $14.1M cost
• 37,500 square feet of space in 3 stories – supports future growth
• Open office design
• Consolidates customer facing activities in a single location
• LEED Gold certification – PV system on Roof for near Net Zero building
• 6,000 square feet of space initially used by Sustainability Services
• Total Project Cost - $23.4M
Better Value for the Rate Payers and Community
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Schematic Design Updated June 2014 (37,500 SF)
View Looking from Corner of LaPorte and Mason
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Community Benefits of the Project
• New downtown Utility building:
• Customer Service – easier public access, better security
• Customer Connection – public access to various programs
• Proximity to other City services
• Public one-stop shopping of City services
• Single location for all Utility customer service contacts
• Clerks office, municipal court, utilities, parking, PDT all within 2 blocks
• Create an attractive municipal campus over time – long term plan
• High performance, energy efficient building
• Significant improvements at Wood St.
• Energy efficiency & crew space requirements
• Improves security and safety concerns at the Woods St. operations
center
Better Long-Term Value for the Community….
Best Long-Term Solution for Utility Enterprise
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New Downtown Civic Center Master Plan
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1965 1975 1985 1995 2005 2015
Wood St. Remodel & Expansion History
Srvc Ctr
Built $.4
Wood St. Renovation
New UAB - $18.9
Addts &
Remdl $1.1
Addts &
Remdl $1.1
Addts &
Remdl $8.9
Vehicle Storage
& Meter Shop $7.5
Addts &
Remdl $.3
L & P Remodel
Approp - $4.5
Previous
Projects
Current
Project
Light & Power $ 9.8 $ 11.8
Water 4.4 5.8
Waste Water 2.0 2.9
Storm Water 2.0 2.9
Total $ 18.2 $ 23.4
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Other Considerations
• Building Capital Project vs. Other Infrastructure Projects
• Current facilities do not meet basic needs or energy goals
• Facility improvements have been a part of capital planning over time
• All Utility capital projects will occur as planned
• The Question – which projects are funded by cash and which are funded by debt
• Plant Investment Fee Revenue (PIF) Cannot be Used to Fund Building
• Very little of current cash & investments is from PIF revenue (less than $8M)
• Historically, cash reserves have been used to support facility expansion
• Current cash & investments are available to support construction
• Rate & Future Capital Implications:
• Future rate increase will occur with or without this project
• Capital Improvements will occur as planned using revenue, cash or future borrowing
• Future large capital projects better suited to support debt offering if needed
Facility Improvements are a Part of Utilities Capital Needs…..
Question - Funding with Cash or Debt
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Financials
• Project Funding ($ millions):
• Existing budget within L&P $ 4.5
• Additional Appropriation Needed 18.9
• Total Funding Requirement $23.4
• Funding Alternatives
• Debt Service - $18.9M Bond with approximately $1.4M payments for 20 years
• $28.4M debt service payments over 20 years + transaction costs
• Payments shared across 4 utilities
• Doable but complicated transaction with cross guarantees & 4 entities
• Less attractive bond to investors than typical utility revenue bonds
• Cash Reserves – use available cash within each Utility
• Consistent with historical funding source
• Consistent with City Debt Philosophy – “pay as you go”
• Future large utility projects are more attractive debt candidates
• All financial policy requirements are maintained or exceeded
Staff Recommends Moving Forward with the Project
Funded using Available Cash
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Questions:
• Is Council supportive with moving forward with the
revitalization of Wood St. and new downtown Utilities
Administration building?
• Is Council supportive of funding the project using cash
reserves?
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Back-Up
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Utilities Capital Spending & Available Cash
• PIF revenue cannot be used to support administrative buildings
• Capital spending associated with PIF revenue is not isolated like Capital
Expansion Fees or Street Oversizing
• Capital spending exceeds PIF revenue on average by a factor of 5
• Assuming PIF is the first dollar of capital spending, very little of available
cash is related to PIF revenue
($millions) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Capital Spending $ 41 $ 35 $ 34 $ 44 $ 33
Plant Investment Revenue 3 4 6 8 13
Cash & Investments $ 162 $ 173 $ 163 $ 163 $ 170
Available Cash 36 59
Utilities
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Other Considerations – Additional Cost Options
Utilities Administration Building
• Alpen 725 Series Windows $ 220k
• Ground Source Geo-thermal heat pumps 300k
• Additional site furnishing for exterior plaza 120k
700 Wood Street
• Lake GeoExchange system (exclude lake lease) $ 150k
• Open office configuration & finishes 2,300k
• Photo Voltaic system for Net Zero energy 2,000k
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Project – Sources and Uses
Enterprise Fund
Cash &
Investments
(12/31/13)
Available
Working Capital
(12/31/13)
Project Share
Less Existing
Appropriation
Funds Being
Requested
Here
Available
Working Capital
After This
Appropriation
Light & Power $55.3 $26.6 $11.7 $4.5 $7.2 $19.4
Water $65.5 $8.5 $5.8 $5.8 $2.7
Wastewater $33.1 $17.8 $2.9 $2.9 $14.9
Storm Drainage $17.2 $6.3 $2.9 $2.9 $3.4
$171.1 $59.2 $23.4 $4.5 $18.9 $40.4
in millions
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