HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 05/08/2000 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ROLL CALL
May 8. 2000
Call to Order: 3:00 PM
Members Present:
Orville Campbell, Chairman X Larry Williams X
Dean Reed, Vice Chairman X Glenn Wiggins (Alternate)
Larry Doyle X
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Becky_ Upton Steve Sperr
Craig Knutson
Ken Ridout
Gary_ Kenworthy
Scott McLain
Doyle McGinley
Cate Rinehart
Others Present: Pete Origorieff
Rose Gosslin
UTILITY ADVISORY CoMMl3TeE
PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM
PORT ANGELES, WA 98362
MaY 8, 2000
3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. Call TO ORDER
II. roll CALL
Ill. APPROVal OF MINUTES OF APRIL I O, 2000, REGULAR MEETING.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. NORTHLAND CABle TELEVISION REPORT (30 MINUTES)
B. PWtf LOaN aPPliCAtiON ( I 0 MiNUTeS)
C. WATER QUALITY REPORT ( I 0 MINUTES)
D. PaRaMeTRIX ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACt ( I 0 MINUTES)
V. INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
Vi. LATE ITEMS
VII. NEXT MEETINg - ~JUNE I :~, 2000
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Port Angeles, Washington
April 10, 2000
I. Call to Order:
Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
IL Roll Call:
Members Present: Chairman Campbell, Mayor Doyle, and Dean Reed.
Members Absent: Councilman Williams.
Staff Present: Manager Quinn, C. Hagar, J. Harper, S. McLain, G. Cutler, K. Ridout, J.
Young, S. Sperr, B. Collins, and D. Miller,
Others Present: Rick Hlavka and Donna Richmond.
III. Approval of Minutes:
Dean Reed moved to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2000, meeting. Mayor Doyle seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
IV. Discussion Items:
A. Electric UtlliO~ Rural Economic Redevelopment Fund
Scott McLain reviewed the information contained in the packet, responded to questions and provided
clarification. Dean Reed asked if using this money for economic development was consistent with the
charter of the light utility as a portion of the rates collected fi.om the rate payers is being used to supplement
another activity of the City. Director Cutler felt it was justified as economic development creates more jobs
and brings more business which results in higher power sales, generating more revenue.
Mr. Reed understood Director Cutler's rationale, but still felt the question was begging. Discussion ensued.
Staffwill research this issue and bring a report back to a future meeting.
Mayor Doyle moved to recommend the City Council approve the transfer of $50,000 from the Light
Fund to the Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fund. Dean Reed seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Maintenance and Operation Agreement for Daishowa Transmission Lines
Scott McLain reviewed the information contained in the packet, responded to questions, and provided
clarification. Dean Reed informed the Committee that Daishowa fought hard to retain ownership of the
transmission lines and is still responsible for maintaining them. However, there will no longer be a crew
there nor will a Daishowa employee serve as assistant dispatcher.
Mayor Doyle moved to recommend the City Council approve the Maintenance Agreement and
Operating Agreement for the Daishowa Transmission Line. Dean Reed seconded the motion. Scott
McLain remarked that the documents contained in the packet are drafts. He received the final agreements
today, which are substantially unchanged. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Utility Hoop Up Outside of City and UGA
Planning Director Collins stated that the Council had asked for an update regarding the City's policy on
providing services to those outside the UGA. Director Collins stated he researched the City's policies and
regulations and the process for overcoming the problem of being outside the UGA and needing city services.
Director Collins noted that the policy originated with the City's Growth Management Act (GMA), but it had
been a long-standing policy that the City did not extend services without annexation. The GMA went a step
further and defined where urban services could and could not be provided, stating that in order to be
provided services, the area had to be designated as an Urban Growth Area (UGA).
Therefore, city services cannot be provided outside the City without annexation and cannot be provided
outside the UGA unless the UGA is amended.
Director Collins went on to explain that it takes approximately one and one-half years to change the City's
UGA, one year for annexation, and the County only changes its UGA once every ten years. Therefore,
making a change in the policy regarding extending services outside the UGA would be a lengthy process
using one of these methods.
Director Collins said it was possible for the City and County to develop an urban services involvement
agreement or a revenue sharing agreement, which would allow the City to avoid the necessity of annexation
to provide services. However, any of these processes would take one to two years to complete and enact.
Lengthy discussion followed and staffrespo.nded to questions and provided clarification.
Councilman Campbell noted that in the current annexation process, the City must buy out the portion of the
electric utility and water system owned by the PUD. This is very expensive and has a complicated process
to establish value. This is unfair to the rate payers also, as they pay for the same service twice. Discussion
proceeded on revenue sharing agreements and how they benefit the City or County.
Manager Quinn suggested that if the Council wished to consider extending services into the UGA for
economic development, a surcharge could be added to the rates. Upon annexation, the surcharge would be
dropped. This would create an incentive for annexation, while still allowing for the extension of services.
Discussion continued. The City Manager will continue to research and problem solve this issue. No action
was taken.
D. Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
Dale Miller, Recycling Coordinator, introduced Rick Hlavka of Green Solutions Environmental Consulting.
Green Solutions was hired by the County to aid in the development of a Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan
for Clallam County.
Mr. Hlavka distributed a handout and used the overhead projector to give a presentation based on that
information. Mr. Hlavka reviewed the history of the Plan development and described the make up of the
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). He described the changes ahead which included possible waste
export, and enumerated the elements addressed by the Plan which included waste prevention, composting,
and incineration.
Mr. Hlavka summarized the recommendations made in the proposed plan and explained them. Some of the
recommendations were waste prevention through efforts such as swap events, increased recycling and
composting, possible incineration, and waste export. Mr. Hlavka further recommended interlocal
agreements for the new disposal system and addressed several special waste issues such as recovering more
wood waste and promoting recycling of construction and demolition debris. Mr. Hlavka concluded his
presentation by explaining the adoption process included completing a final draft of the plan, seeking
approval from local governments, obtaining approval of the Plan by the Department of Ecology, and finally
implementation of the Plan. Mr. Hlavka and staff responded to questions and provided clarification.
Following brief discussion, Dean Reed moved to forward a favorable recommendation to the City
Council for of the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
Councilman Campbell thanked Mr. Hlavka for coming to give the presentation.
V. Information Only Items:
Vacancy on the U/IC
Director Cutler informed the Committee that a press release has gone out to announce the vacancy on the
Committee. No applications have been received to date.
B. Electrical Distribution Design
Jim Harper, Electrical Engineer, distributed information regarding the issue. He stated that originally this
was just an information item, however, he has recently received the last nfthe information he needed, so he
is asking the Committee to make a recommendation. Mr. Harper then reviewed the information he had
provided and responded to questions. At Dean Reed's request, Mr. Harper explained the evaluation process
used for rating and evaluating the proposals.
Mayor Doyle moved to recommend the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with
Triaxis Engineering, Inc. Dean Reed seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Biosolids Distribution to Farm Sites
JeffYoung, Wastewater Superintendent, distributed several fliers and a copy of the public notice regarding
biosolids distribution to farm sites. He informed the Committee that four farmers have signed agreements
with the City for the use ofbiosolids to grow hay. Mr. Young he has been working with the Department
of Ecology (DOE) on this program and the public notice will be published soon. He explained the process
to be followed for this project to reach final approval, and stated the City will have to look into purchasing
or leasing equipment to apply the biosolids. Discussion ensued; questions were answered and clarification
provided. Mr. Young informed the Committee that the City is responsible for supplying the equipment and
the manpower to spread the biosolids. The cost of equipment will be approximately $60,000 and the City
may contract out the work if it so wishes. Staffwill look into the most economical way to handle this aspect
of the project.
No action was taken.
VI. Late Items:
A. Design Contract 'I"Street Substation Rebuild
Jim Harper, Electrical Engineer, distributed and reviewed information on the issue. Mr. Harper described
the scope of work. The actual construction will be performed in the summer of 2001, as the transformer has
a 40 - 60 week delivery time.
Following brief discussion and clarification, Dean Reed moved to recommend the City Council aUthorize
the mayor to sign the contract with Triaxis Engineering, Inc. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
B. Northland Cable
Director Cutler informed the Committee that Northland Cable would be giving its annual report at the next
meeting. If the Committee has specific items it wishes to have addressed, please inform staff.
C. Thank You to the Secretary
Director Cutler announced that this would be Carol Hagar's last meeting and thanked her for her years of
dedicated service to the Committee.
VII. Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held May 8, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room.
VIII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Orville Campbell, Chairman Cate Rinehart for Carol Hagar
NORTHLAND'S REPORT
TO THE CITY OF
PORT ANGELES
2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
System Structural & Operational Information ........................Section A
System Ownership
Organization Flow Chart
Local Business Office & Employees
Cable System Mileage & Homes Passed
Cable Subscriber Information
Cable Services Provided
Schedule of Northland's Rates
Program License Fees
Summary of Previous Year's Activities ....................................... Section B
Local Origination Programming
Audits & Investigations 1999
Communications With Federal or State Regulatory Agencies
Planned Construction and Upgrades ......................................... Section C
For 2000
Future Upgrades
Current and Future Technology Advances and Services ............ Section D
Current Technology
Future Technology & Service
Additional Information ................................................................. Section E
Quality Assurance Results
Planned Community Involvement
System Structural
&
Operation Information
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Local Business Office & Employees
Northland Cable Television
725 East First Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
We currently employ 23 full-time people and 1 part-time person. Our staff are all
local area residents who support our community and economy.
Total Cable System Mileage and
Overall Homes Passed
Information
Total Cable System Mileage 440 miles
Total Homes Passed 17,867 homes
Total Port Angeles Cable Miles 200 miles
Total Port Angeles Homes Passed 10,653 homes
NUMBER OF CABLE SUBSCRIBERS
INFORMATION
PROGRAMMING NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS
Standard Basic 4,946
Economy Basic 651
Home Box Office 409
Cinemax 382
Showtime 202
Tier (Ultra Basic) 3,708
Service Agreements 1,983
CABLE SERVICES PROVIDED
98 NWCN Northwest Cable News
99 FNC Fox News Channel
2 * CBUT (CBC) Vancouver
3 * NCN Northland Cable News
4 * KOMO (ABC) Seattle
5 * KING (NBC) Seattle
6 * CHEK (CTV) Victoria
7 * KIRO (CBS) Seattle
8 TV Guide Channel
0 * KCTS (PBS) Seattle
10' CKVU (IND) Vancouver
t1' KSTW (UPN) Tacoma
12' KVOS (IND) Bellingham
13' KCPQ (FOX) Tacoma
17 CSPAN
t8' Fox Family Channel
t9 QVC Quality Value Channel
20 TLC The Learning Channel
21 EG Education & Government Channel
22* KTWB (WB) Seattle
23 Headline NewslNCN
24 CNBC Consumer News & Business Channel
25* TNT Turner Network Television
26* ESPN
27 CNN Cable News Network
28* WTBS Atlanta Superstation
29* The Discovery Channel
30 HGTV Home & Garden Television
31' FSN Fox Sports Northwest
32* The Travel Channel
33* USA Network
34* TNN The Nashville Network
35* TCM Turner Classic Movies
36* GAC Great American Country
37* A&E Arts & Entertainment
38* Lifetime
39 AMC Classic Movies
40* ESPN-2
4t* Nickelodeon
42 The History Channel
43 The Cartoon Channel
14' HBO
15' Showtime Premium Packages Available
16' Cinemax (see package rate sheets)
Effective 113100
Cable Service Provided (cont.)
FM Stereo Service
Frequency FM Station Programming
88.5 KPLU Jazz/News
90.9 WFMT Classical
91.7 KNWP Northwest Public Radio
92.9 KISM Top 40's
93.5 CRN Cable Radio Network
94.1 KMPS Country
94.9 KUOW Public/Classical
95.7 K JR 70's Rock
96.5 KYPT The Point
96.9 CKKS Soft Rock
97.3 KBSG Oldies
98.1 KING Classical
98.6 ClOC Middle of the Road
98.9 KWJZ Smooth Jazz
99.3 CFOX Rock
t00.7 KIRO The Buzz-Talk Radio
101.1 CFMI Adult Contemporary
101.5 KPLZ Contemporary Hits
102.5 KZOK Classic Rock
103.5 CHQM Easy Listening
103.7 KMTT Adult Alternative
104.3 KAFE Adult Rock
104.7 KLON Jazz
105.7 CBU Middle of the Road
106.5 KLYN Contemporary Christian
107.7 KNDD Alternative Rock
Effective 1131100
Schedule of Northland's Rates
New Account Installation Fees
(All new customers must pay in advance)
(Effective March 31, 2000)
Aerial $50.00
Underground Call for Quote
Reconnect (or Transfer) $40.00
Additional Outlet (at time of connect) $10.00 (Ea. Up to 3)
Additional Outlet Activation (at time of connect) $10.00 (Ea. Up to 3)
FM Service (at time of connect) $10.00
Premium Channels (at time of connect) NO CHARGE
Changes In Service
(For existing customers)
Per Call $40.00
Premium Channels $30.00
Monthly Service Charges
Ultra Basic $37.00
Standard Basic $26.75
FM Service (with basic) $ 2.75
Maintenance Service Agreement (NES) $ 2.75
FM Service $ 7.95
Premium Services
HBO $11.95
Showtime $11.50
Cinemax $ 8.95
Movie Packages Available (see package rate sheet)
Service Calls
Service Call with no Service Agreement $40.00
Service Call with Service Agreement NO CHARGE
Miscellaneous Charges
Prewires (cabled area) $15.00 (each outlet)
Prewires (non-cabled area) $25.00 (each outlet)
Cable in open ditch $25.00
Late Fee: Charge for payments received after the due date $ 3.50
Schedule of Northland's Rates
Premium Packages
Package #1
Ultra Basic, HBO, Cinemax, Showtime & NES $65.95
(savings of $6.20 per month)
(installation is free if package is kept for 6 months)
Package #2
Ultra Basic, HBO, Cinemax, & NES $56.95
(savings of $3.70 per month)
(save 75% on installation)
Package #3
Ultra Basic, HBO, Showtime, & NES $59.95
(savings of $3.25 per month)
(save 50% on installation)
Package #4
Ultra Basic, Cinemax, & NES $44.95
(savings of $3.75 per month)
(save 30% on installation)
Package #5
Ultra Basic & NES $39.00
(savings of $ .75 per month)
(save 20% on installation)
Effective May 1, 1999
Program License Fees
Cable Networks like ESPN, CNN, Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon and HBO
purchase and create a wealth of quality programming that brings enjoyment and
education to Northland's subscribers. The cable networks charge cable
companies to carry their programming. (This relationship is opposite of that in
the broadcasting industry where CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX pay their local
affiliates to carry the network programming.) The rates charged by cable
networks have increased dramatically in the last several years, so the number
and quality of programming choices has expanded. The cost of sports
programming, in particular, has skyrocketed as networks have paid ever
increasing amounts to secure high prot'de sporting events such as the NFL, NBA
and Major League Baseball.
To obtain programming from cable networks, Northland must enter into
contractual arrangements, often for a long term, that stipulate channel
placement, the level of service (Basic, Expanded Basic, Tier, etc.) on which the
programming must be carried, as well as dozens of other provisions that affect
Northland's ability to deliver programming to subscribers. Along with hundreds
of other cable companies, Northland has joined a cooperative purchasing
organization to negotiate better deals with the powerful networks so we can
provide a wide variety of high-quality programming to our customers at the
lowest possible price.
Summary of Previous
Year's Activities
Local Origination Programming
Channel 3 is Northland's local origination channel in the Port Angeles area.
Local origination programs consist of Northland Cable News, public service
announcements, and public awareness announcements.
Channel 3 is also used to provide information about planned outages, schedules
of taped events, and any other information that would be important to our
customers. We also provide advertising space to local businesses.
Audits and Investigations
1999
Total Homes Audited 3,500
Illegal Connections 35
Approved Dy
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 3060-0433
WASHINGTDN, D.C. 20554
BASIC SIGNAL LEAKAGE PERFORMANCE REPORT
FCC FORM 320
Reduction Project (aO~O-O4aS).~as~tngton.
SECTION I -- GENERAL INFORMATION
(1) Cable System Ogmer: N~RTHLAND CABLE TV INC
Phone ~.~her: (2oQ)
Address~ 1201 THIRD AV£NU£ #~600
S£&TTLE ~A 9810]-
(city) (state) (ZZP)
(2) conu~unit¥ Served : PORT ANGELES
(3) Community Unit ~o.: ~01~ (4) Physical System ~: 000~17
SECTION I! -- LOCAL SY~i~M iNFORMATION
(1) Person(s) Responsible for report:
(Last) (First) (~)
Phone Number: (360) 452-8466
~tdress: ?25 E F~RST ST
FORT A~~r.~-~ ~A 98362-
(City) (State) (ZIP)
(2) Are aeronautical frequencies (i.e., 108-137 or 225-400 MHz) used by t~is cable
television system? Yes X No
(a) If No, complete Section IV below and return to FCC.
(b) If Yes, attach as Exhibit A all precisely offsetted aeronautical frequencies
used by this Community ~nlt.
(3) TEST RES~LTB~ CLI: lOLogIoo: 5]. 6% .; lObogZ3000:
Alrspace= Passed: Failed:
SECTION H! -- LEAKAGE PERFORMANCE C~JTE~/A
For operators co~duoti~q measurements on geographical areas that contain more than one
community Unit, (e.'g., headends that serve more than one community unit) fall in the
measurement information below. NOTE= The submission of the accompanying ex~ibits,
either B or C, may De incorporated by reference to another Com~unity Unit filing
that had undergone the same measurement tests as this Community Unit. That Comm~nity
Unit must De identified Dy ~ts Comaunity Unit COde Number in response to Question (2)
or (4) below.
(1) GROUND-BASEDMEASUREMENTS: (if used)
(a) Person(s) Responsible for test:
N~me: ~F)ALT~ MId, ART,
(Last) (~irst) (~)
Phone ~um~er: ( 360 )452-8466
(b) M~les of piaat tested & % of total plant tested~ 185 ~; 96.9 .%
Approves by OMB
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMI~ION 3060-0433
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554
BASIC SIGNAL LEAKAGE PERFORMANCE REPORT
FCC FORM 320
Reduction Project (3~O-0433),W&sh~ngton. DC 20554. We wtll also accept your comments vta the
SECTION ! -- GENERAL INFORMATION
(1) Cable System O~ner: NORTHLAND CABLE TV INC
Phone Number: (~) C~21
Address: ]20! THIRD AVENUE #3600
SEATTLE WA 9810]-
(City) (State) (ZIP)
(2) Community Served : CLALLAM
(3) Community Unit No.: WAOi7? (4) Physical system Id: 000~i7
SECTION II -- LOCAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
(1) Person(s) Responsible for report:
Name: Sq~C~DN MTKE
(~ast) (First)
Phone Number: (360) 452-8466
Address: 725 EAST FIRST ST
PORT ASX;~.P.q WA 98362 -
(city) (state) (ZIP)
(2) Are aeronautical frequencies (i.e., 108-137 or 225-400 MHz) used by this cable
television system? Xes X No
(a) If No, complete Section IV below and return to FCC.
(b) If Yes, attach as Exhibit A all prec£sely offsetted aeronautical frequencies
used by this Community Unit.
(3) TEST RESULTS: CLI: lOLogIoo: 51.6~ ; lOLo~I3000:
Airspace: Passed: Failed:
SECI~ON III -- LEAKAGE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
For operators conductlnq measurements on geo~raphical areas that contain more t~an one
community unit, (e.g., headends that serve more than one community unit) fi[l in the
measurement information below. NOTE: The submission of the accompanyin~ ex~lbits,
either B or C, may be incorporated Dy reference to another Community Unit
that had undergone the same measurement tests as this Community Unit. That community
Unit must be identified by its Community Unit Code Number in response to Question (2)
or (4) below.
(1) GROUND-BASEDMEAiUI[EMENTS: (if used)
(a) Person(s) Responsible for test:
Name: FUDALLY MI(AdAEL .
(~ast) (First) (~)
Phone N-mher: ( 360 ) 452-8466
(~) Miles of plant tested m % of total plant teeted~ 185 mr 9~ 9
AERONAUTICAL FREQUENCIES USED
NCTV
1 of 2
Authorized Measured
Channels Frequency Frequency Comments
98 109.2750 109.275089 + 89 MHz
99 115.2750 115.276298 +1298 MHz
SCRAMBLING
CARRTF~ 117.5250 117.526298 +1298 MHz
14 121.2625 121.263431 + 931 MHz
CARPTR~ 123.5125 123.513431 + 931 ~
15 127.2625 127.262596 + 96 5~Z
CARRIER 129.5125 129.512596 + 96MHZ
16 133.2625 133.261971 - 529 MHZ
CARRIER 135.5125 135.511971 - 529 MHz
25 229.2625 229.262891 + 391 MHZ
26 235.2625 235.261836 - 664 MHZ
27 241.2625 235.262601 + 101 MHz
28 247.2625 247.262]36 - 364 MHZ
29 253.2625 253.262024 - 476MHZ
30 259.2625 259.262173 - 327 MHZ
31 265.2625 265.262500 O~4z
32 271.2625 271.259755 -2745 MHZ
33 277.2625 277.263444 + 944 MHZ
34 283.2625 283.262904 + 404 MHZ
35 289.2625 289.263170 + 670~z
36 295.2625 295.263201 + 701 MHZ
37 301.2625 301.263806 +1300 MHZ
38 307.2625 307.2630]8 + 518MHZ
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Sheet 2 of 2
Authorized Measured
Channels Frequency Frequency Comments
39 313.2625 313.263072 + 572 MHz
40 319.2625 319.263498 + 998 ~
41 325.2625 325.263670 +1170 MHz
42 331.2750 331.276119 +1119 MHZ
43 337.2625 337.262905 + 405 MHz
45 349.2625 349.264076 +1576 MHZ
NOR'FHL4ND
C_~BLE FCC '~20 ~'XUZ=-.Z.':--
TELEVISION ~'z£z.~ worx
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Employee/Title MICHA~, ~3DALLY CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Detec:'.on Equ~pmenu C.oerau~ona£ Below 20 M~crovoits/Meter ':es X NO
Shee~- ] of 1
Date [ WorR Order Date Level
Detected Location Written Repaired ~v/m Pronable Cause
12-13-99 1215 w HWY 101%30 YES 2-22.-00 50.00 !INSIDE/F FITTINGS
12-13-99 1215 W HWY 101%A6 YES 2-21-00 50.00 ~ FITTING
~0~ 75.00 I 3/4" SPLICE
12-13-99 BEAN RD/E BLVD YES
100.00 FITTINGS
12-13-99 1317 SAMARA DRi'VE YES 1-26-00
~2-13-99 2530 w 10~ ~s I 2_16-00 100.00F~TT~NGs
12_13-99 740 w 8~~ 1_10-00 150.00
12-14-,9 ~16~ ~ 3~ I~s1-10-00 50.00
12_14-99 112~ ~o,~.z I~ 1_10_00 5°-°° IF ~TT~NGs
12_14_99 1224~9- I~ 1_19_00 I 75.00 I~,s~,,~TT~
12-14-99 I1~0 ~I~ I 1-1°-°° I 1°°-°° I~ ,~TT~s
ONE POLE SOUTH OF
CRESTWOOD CENr~ YES 100.00 INSIDE/F FITTINGS
12-15-99
12_15_99 11017 ,. 8, I~ 1_10_00 150.00 I~ ,~.,...~NGs
12_1~_9, 1,3~s~VI-~,l ~ 2_4_00 I 100.00 I,~s~,~o,
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FCC ~ B
TEST PROCEDURES
Test Signal for Detection:
Frequenc~ ] 33.2625 MHZ
Level Carried on SysCom 49 dBmv
Type VIDEO
Test Signal for Measurements:
Frequency ] 33.2625 Y~Z
Level Carried on System 49 ~
Modula ~.~on T~pe VIDe0
Correc~.$on Fac=or of
Unmodula~ed Signal 0 dB
After completing the leakage detect,on equipment operation verifica~.ton, ~hs
system was monitored for signal leakage. The system monitoring included all
The test signal used for measurements was se= to the same level as t. he
highest carrier level on ~he system, and a 0 dB correction factor was
used to compensate for the difference between a modula=ed and unmodula~ed
measurement equipment described. After tur~ng the equipment to the test
signal, the dipole was placed 10' from the suspected system component,
keeping it a m~inum of 10' from the ground and o~her metallic objects, then
CALCULATION PROCEDURES
Readings weme converted to microvolts/meter ua£nq ~.he follow, hq steps:
1. Convert readings =o actual leakage level in ~n~v using the follow~n~
formula:
Leakage level ,-Imray = Re&chSng - Pre Amp Gain + C~rrection Factor
Example: -39 ~"--r = -96 dB~v - 16 dB + 2 dB
2. Convert leakage level in ~mv to m~crovolts using the at~ached chart.
Exa~.~le: -39 ~n-v = 11.22 m~crovolts
3. Convert m~crovolt~ to microvoits/me=er using the following
Microvolts/me=er = vol=age in ~crovolts X . 021 X fre~en~ in
~x~le: ~1.4 m~crovolts/me=er = 11.22 ~crovol~s X .021 X 133.250
~],North~nd Cable Television
d~mv to Volta~eConversion
0 dBmv = 1.0 mv across 75 Ohms
-59 1.12 -29 35.48 +1 1,122 +31 35,480
-58 1.26 -28 39.81 +2 1,259 +32 39,810
-57 1.41 -27 44.67 +3 1,413 +33 44,670
-56 1.58 -26 50.12 +4 1,585 +34 50,120
-55 1.78 -25 56.23 +5 1,778 +35 56,230
-54 1.99 -24 63.10 +6 1,995 +36 63,100
-53 2.24 -23 70.79 +7 2,239 +37 70,790
-52 2.51 -22 79.43 +8 2,512 +38 79,430
-51 2.82 -21 89.13 +9 2,818 +39 89,130
-50 3.16 -20 100.00 +10 3,162 +40 100,000
-49 3.55 -19 112.2 +11 3,548 +41 112,200
-48 3.98 -19 125.9 +12 3,981 +42 12S,900
-47 4.47 -17 141.3 +13 4,467 +43 141,300
-46 5.01 -16 158.5 +14 5,012 +44 158,500
-45 5.62 -15 177.8 +15 5,623 +45 177,800
-44 6.31 -14 199.5 +16 6,310 +46 199,500
-43 7.08 -13 223.9 +17 7,079 +47 223,900
-42 7.94 -12 I 251.2 +18 7,943 +48 251,200
-41 8.91 -11I 281.8 +19 8,913 +49 281,800
-40 10.00 -t0 I 316.2 +20 10,000 +50 316,200
-39 11.22 -9I 354.8 +21 11,220 +51 354,800
-38 12.59 -8 398.1 +22 12,590 +52 398,100
-37 14.13 -7 446.7 +23 14,130 +53 446,700
-36~ 15.85 -6 501.2 +24 15,850 +54 501,200
-35 I 17.78 -5 562.3 +25 17,780 +55 562,300
-34~, 19.95 -4 631.0 +26 19,950 +56 631,000
-33 I 22.39 -3 707.9 +27 22,390 +57 707,900
-32 I 25.12 -2 794.3 +28 25,120 +58 793,300
-31 28.18 -1 891.3 +29 28,180 +59 891,300
-30 31.62 0 1,000 +30 31,620 +60 1,000,000
P~7~ 2 o£ 3
,ACTUAL CALCULATIONS
502 ' 2500
75 z ' 5625 x 2 11250
1 O0 z ~ 10000 x 5 50000
150z ' 22500 x 3 67500
s~ To~ I 141250
CLI 10 L~ ~ 10 L~ (S~ Total x ~les Pi~= Tes=ed)
~.~ - ~0 L~q ~250
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Comple=ed by ~T~ ~ Da~ 12-22-99
Title ~IOR ~CIAN
Planned Construction and Upgrades
Planned Construction and Upgrades
For 2000
Replaced Telephone System $14,320
Internal Line Extensions $ 46,000
Bucket Truck Replacement $111,800
Test Equipment $17,000
Digital Equipment and Launch $772,676
System Improvements $ 49,775
Port Angeles / Sequim 550 MHz Upgrade Phase 1 $300,000
Future Upgrades
Future plans are to increase our operating bandwidth to a minimum of 550 MHz,
along with increasing our fiber nodes from 5 to approximately 30 locations.
Current and Future
Technology Advances & Services
Current Technology
We currently employ fiber technology. We have five fiber optic node receivers
strategically located in the Port Angeles area, positioning the system to offer
interactive digital service.
The fiber optic syste, m also provides improved quality and reliability by delivering
high quality signals directly to the fiber optic nodes located in the neighborhoods
we serve. The fiber optic cable and equipment we utilize are:
Fiber cable Siecor
Fiber count 60 / 34 / 24 ! 12 ! 6
Laser transmitter AT&T
High power laser
750 MHz bandwidth
Optical receivers Harmonic Lightwave
550 MHz bandwidth
Future Technology and Service
Digital Television
This technology allows approximately a 12:1 channel compression
ratio. Twelve digital channels can be compressed into one 6 MHz
standard analog television channel. In other words, twelve channels
can be put in the bandwidth space of one. Deployment of digital
television in the cable industry became feasible within the last 36
months with the commercial production of digital set top converters.
The cost of the digital set top converters has dropped by
approximately 30% since they were introduced in 1997. We are
currently planning to launch digital services later this year.
Cable Modem / ISP Service
Providing high speed Internet access using cable modems is an area
we are investigating in two systems. The ISP Channel was launched
in a Beta test group in February 1999, at our Bainbridge Island
system. Our Starkville, Mississippi system also launched the ISP
Channel. The ISP service on the Beta test systems is being
evaluated for quality, reliability and customer service in preparation
for company wide roll-out in the future.
Additional Information
Quality Assurance Results
Customer service is a top priority at Northland Cable Television. We follow
an aggressive company-wide Quality Assurance Program and we strive for
the highest standard of service to our customers.
Northland's Quality Assurance Program includes the requirement that
members of our staff randomly select names from our customer list and
contact those subscribers to determine their level of satisfaction with our
service. In this Random Customer Call Program we contact about 12% of
our customers each year. The information gathered from these surveys is
used to detect and resolve unreported signal quality problems and to
improve how we conduct business within the community. Throughout
1999, Northland's Port Angeles office maintained a 90% satisfaction rate
on the customer call program.
Northland's Quality Assurance Program also includes the requirement that
members of our staff follow-up on service calls and the work performed as
a result of such calls. In this Service Order Call Back Program, we attempt
to contact every customer who requests a service call, after the work has
been performed, to determine their level of satisfaction with the work
performed. Throughout 1999, Northland's Port Angeles office maintained a
100% or better satisfaction rate on the call back program.
Community Involvement
Port Angeles Community Outreach Calendar
May 2000
Northland will donate $5.00 to the YMCA for every new customer hookup
during the month of May.
Au,qust 2000
Northland will be having a "Fun in the Sun" Fair Special Promotion. 99
cent hookup / upgrade special with donation of school supplies for the
Boys and Girls Clubs.
September 2000
This month our focus will be on quality programming. "So Much to Offe¢'
will revolve around A & E and The History Channel.
October 2000
National Fire Safety month. There will be a school essay contest and the
winners at each school will get a pizza party. The Learning Channel will be
promoting Safety Heroes and we will be doing public service
announcements and other network ads on fire safety.
November 2000
Food Bank special / canned food drive. $10.00 off hookups with a
donation of 5 or more cans of food. We will also be having a drawing for a
Thanksgiving food basket.
December 2000
Canned food drive for the Salvation Army. We will be have a "Merry
Christmas Special." New hookups and upgrades will receive $20.00 off
with a donation of 5 or more cans of food. Our office will be a "Toys for
Tots" collection site. We will also be having a Christmas gift giveaway for
the Salvation Army.
January - December 2000
Youth Salute with KONP radio station. A youth is nominated and selected
weekly for this award. Each youth that is chosen can claim a prize at our
office.
pORTANGELES
A S H I N G T O N, U.S.A.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO
DATE: May 8, 2000
TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: Gary Kenworthy, Deputy Director of Engineering and City Engineer
SUBJECT: Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) Loan Application for Phase III of Downtown
Waterrnain/Sidewalk Replacement Project.
Summary: This loan application is for the third phase of the project to replace the watermains
and sidewalks in the downtown area and will complete the watermain replacements. It will include
sidewalk replacement with pavers in the watermain replacement areas along portions of First,
Front, and Laurel Streets.
R~dmlmg~lllllZ~ Recommend to City Council that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
PWTF loan application certification in the amount $1,500,000 for Phase llI of the
Downt.own Watermain/Sidewalk Replacement Project. In addition, if the loan is approved,
authorize the Mayor to execute the PWTF loan agreement provided that the loan amount
does not exceed $1,500,000.
Background / Analysis:
This is the third phase of the project to replace the watermains and sidewalks in the downtown
area. The first phase was completed in 1999. Construction will begin on the second phase after
Labor Day 2000. Phase III will complete the watermain replacements outlined as a priority
project in the City's Water Comprehensive Plan. Completion of Phase III will bring the entire
downtown area to a service level that meets current fire flow standards. In addition, the
replacement mains will provide added safety measures against failure due to age (original
watermalns installed in 1914) and seismic risks. In conjunction with the watermain replacement
sidewalks will be replaced in many areas with pavers which enhance the downtown appearance.
The third phase will replace the watermains west of Oak Street to Valley Street in the downtown
area along with a short section ofwatermain on the east side of Laurel between Front and First
Streets. Pavers are proposed along portions of First Street, Front Street and Laurel Street in
conjunction with the watermain replacements.
This project is currently included in the Capital Facilities Plan (WT30-99) as a 2002 project and
the total cost of the project is $2,000,000. Matching city funds of $500,000 are proposed from
the Water Utility. The PWTF loan interest rate will be 1% over 20 years.
Attach: Map
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pORTANGELES
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO
I)ATE: May 8, 2000
TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: Doyle W. McGinley, Superintendent Water/Wastewater ~
SUBJECT: Water Quality Report (2000)
Summary: The United States Environmental Protection Agency requires that every water system
~rovide an annual Water Quality Report to its customers. The report is to contain information on the
~otential contaminants present in the water supply that customers receive. The attached Water
~uality Report for the Port Angeles Water Supply has been prepared for distribution to the City's
water customers.
Recommendation: Approve the attached Water Quality Report for presentation to the City
~ouncil and distribution to water customers of the City.
Back/~~ In 1996 Congress passed amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act that
included a mandate for the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] to require community water
systems to provide each of its customers with a "Consumer Confidence Report [CCR]" every 12
months. The first report, using 1998 data was delivered to all City of Port Angeles water customers
via the Port Angeles Times, Summer Edition 1999 along with a public information announcement
on September 8, 1999. This year's report must be distributed by July I st.
The attached Water Quality Report based on calendar year 1999 data has been developed in
accordance with the EPA CCR regulations. The regulations require information on the quality of
the water delivered by the system and characterization of any risks from exposure to any
contaminants in the drinking water in an accurate and understandable manner. The report is intended
to communicate to customers the quality of their water in terms they can understand. Many of the
topics covered are required and some of the actual language used is mandatory. The City was also
required to provide information to wholesale customers by April 1st. Testing information was
forwarded to the Clallam County Public Utility District in March 2000.
Attachment: Water Quality Report
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iJORT tXNGELES water. This designation requires the City to meet the
1--- ,/~,'~-'- - requirements of the Surface Water Treatment Rule.
WASHINGTON, U.S.A.
Water Quality Report - 1999 Data Water from the Ranney Collector is tested following the
(As required by USEPA) guidelines established by the Washington State Department
of Health to detect potential contaminants that could
reasonably be expected to be found in drinking water. As
water travels over the surface of the land or through the
ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in
~ some cases radioactive material, and can pick up substances
resulting from the presence of animals or from human
activity. Because most of the land through which the Elwha
River flows is inside the Olympic National Park, there is
limited opportunity for human contamination of the water.
Contaminants that might be expected in untreated water
include: biological contaminants, such as viruses and
bacteria; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals;
pesticides and herbicides; organic chemicals from industrial
or petroleum use, and radioactive materials.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the
Jones Street Reservoir Cover Completed January 2000 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes
regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants
The City of Port Angeles is pleased to provide you with our in water provided to the public water systems. Food and
annual Water Quality Report. The purpose of this report is to tell Drag Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for
our customers about the high quality of their water and their water contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same
system. We aggressively safeguard our Elwha River and well protection for public health.
supplies, which enables us to always provide our customers with
a reliable and safe water supply. This report is a summary ofthe Water quality testing occurs daily by certified
quality of water provided in 1999. It is a record reflecting the hard personnel.
work by our employees to bring you water that satisfies all of the Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be
requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act.. The report includes expected to contain at least small amounts of some
details about where your water comes from, its quality and how contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not
it compares to stringent standards set by regulatory agencies. We necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More
believe that customers who are well informed are able to make information about contaminants and potential health effects
better decisions about their drinking water supply, can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection
Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Source of the City's Water
The source for the City of Port Angeles Water System is a ~
Ranney Collector (well) located on the east bank of the Elwha ~
River at mile post 1.9 in Section 3, T 30 N, R 7 W. The system
identification number is 68550M.
The fiver flows northward from the high peaks of the Olympic
Mountains in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula to the Strait of
Juan de Fuca. The source of the fiver and most of the land
through which it flows is contained within the boundaries of the
Olympic National Park.
In April, 2000, the City received notice from the Washington
Department of Health that the Ranney collector has been
Black Diamond Reservoir Cover Scheduled for 2001
classified as groundwater under the influence (GWI) of surface
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking DEFINITIONS:
water than the general population. Immune-compromised
persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, Action level [AL] The concentration of a contaminant
persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/ which, if exceeded, triggers a treatmem or other
AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and requirement which a water system must follow.
infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking water from their health care Maximum Contaminant Level [MCL! The highest level
providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs
the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best
contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline available treatment technology. The contaminant is
800-426-4791. measured in milligrams per liter (rog/L).
Disinfection in the City's water supply is accomplished by dosing Maximum Contaminant Level Goal [MCLG] The level
the water with chlorine at the Ranney Collector on the Elwha of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no
River and at the City's five reservoirs. The chlorine known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a
concentration is monitored daily and is maintained at a minimum margin of safety. The contaminant is measured in
of0.10 mg/l throughout the system, milligrams per liter (mg/L).
The City receives a number of calls each year about Fluoridation. Milligrams per liter [mg/l] or parts per million [ppm]
The City does not induse Fluoride into the public water system. Metric measurement of concentration ora contaminant or
Fluoride is a natural substance found in varying degrees in almost material. [one part per million and one mg/1 = 1 penny in
all water supply. Fluor/de was not detected in this years sampling. 10,000 dollars]
TABLE OF CONTAMINANTS Micro mhos per centimeter Jumbos/emi Measure of ions
FOUND IN SOURCE WATER in water.
! CONTAMINANT I Detected I C°mpliance detected Level Level Action SOURCE
None For more information:
MONITORING FOR NON-HEALTH The City Council of the City of Port Angeles meets on the
RELATED COMPOUNDS 1 st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 321 E. 5th
INORGANICS Detected Compliance MCL SOURCE Street. Information about the City's utilities may be found
Level MCLG on the web site: www.ci.port-an~eles.wa.us. If you have
questions, the City of Port Angeles Water System
Conductivity 95 not set 700 a
(umhos/cm) Superintendent may be reached at 360-417-4855.
Report Date: May 1, 2000
Hardness (rog/l)* 42 not set not set b
Magnesium (mg/I)* 1,6 not set not set c
Calcium (mg/I)* 14 not set not set
*testing is required, no state action level
Table Notes:
a. MHOS instrument to measure ION changes in water
b. Measure of materials shown below
c. Occurs in surface water. Used to measure hardness of
water
Calcium and Magnesium are naturally occurring minerals in
groundwater. These minerals are measured to determine water
hardness. Hardness interferes withthe sudsing of soap. The scale
of hardness is: 0-75 mg/1 = soft; 76-150 mg/1 = moderately hard;
Ranney Collector is located on the east side of the Elwha
151-300 mg/l = hard. [AWWA standard] River west of the City
pORTANGELES
A S H I N G T 0 N, U.S.A.
UTILITY ADVISORY COM~ITTIEIE MIEn0
DATE: May 8, 2000
To: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: Gary W. Kenworthy, P.E., Deputy Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer
Stm,rECT: Parametrix Inc. Engineering Services Contract, Amendment No. 5, Construction
Services for Landfill Closure Project 20-04.
~!a_~..~..~..~.L~t.P~ametfix has completed the design and preparation of construction documents for
:he Landfill Closure Project 20-04 which is currently advertised for bidding. The current contract
~ith Parametrix does not include construction engineering support services. These were not
ncluded earlier since the extent of the support needed was not known until all permitting and plan
approvals were completed. This will be the final amendment under the current contract.
Recommendation: Recommend to City Council that the Mayor be authorized to sign
~.mendment No., 5 in the amount of $97,625.00, to Parametrix's current agreement which
.rings the total agreement amount to $844,309.00.
Background / Analysis: Parametrix's original contract for this series of landfill services was
executed in 1996 for preliminary engineering work related to the landfill capacity planning and
evaluation alternates and permitting, Subsequent amendments have provided for preparation of
permit documents to bring the site into compliance with new regulations, preparation of initial cell
3 construction documents, preparation of development, closure, and post-closure plans, update of
the landfill's operations and maintenance plan, and revised cell 3 construction documents for
rebidding in 1998. The last amendment provided for the added engineering and construction
management services required for cell 3, operations, planning, and environmental monitoring
assistance, along with design of phase 1 landfill closure. The contract documents for the closure
have been completed and the project has been advertised with construction scheduled to begin in
June 2000. Amendment No. 5 to the Parametrix contract provides for construction assistance as
noted in the attached scope of work, budget worksheet and schedule.
This amendment is in the amount of $97,625 and will bring the total contract amount to
$844,309.00. The final closure phases, environmental monitoring, and landfill assistance will be
provided under a new contract. The added amendment costs are funded by the Solid Waste Utility
Fund.
Parametrix has provided excellent support for the City's solid waste issues, environmental
monitoring, landfill planning, design, and construction support. Approval of this amendment is
recommended. The amendment costs are in line with the services proposed.
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
LANDFILL CLOSURE 2000
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
TASK 10.1 BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE
Objective: To provide overall construction management services to the City of Port
Angeles in support of the Landfill Closure 2000 project including pre-bid,
bidding, contract execution, schedule coordination, contract issue
resolution and pay estimate review.
Activities: The following activities will be performed as part of this task:
· Coordinate and attend construction progress meetings with
Contractor to identify work planned, issues, and project status.
Meetings will be bi-weekly, with weekly meetings during the
installation of geosynthetics.
· Provide support to the City Engineer during the bidding and
contract award phase of the project. Support will include issuance
of addenda, response to Contractor inquiries, bid evaluation and
recommendation for award, attendance at the pre-bid meeting and
the bid opening, review and summary of bids received and
recommendation for award.
· Coordinate w. ith Contractor and City Engineer to ensure required
documentation is received to support execution of a contract.
· Maintain a submittal log, and process required submittals, as called
for in the construction specifications.
· Coordinate, schedule and attend pre-construction meeting with
City Engineer and Contractor representatives.
· Provide bi-weekly schedule progress reports to the City Engineer
based on Contractor's submitted schedule. Facilitate the use of
CPM schedule software requirements.
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Parametrix, Inc.
0'
RECEIVED
APR -
April 02, 2000
PMX #235-2191-005
Mr. Gary Kenworthy
City of Port Angeles
321 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
RE: Scope of Work for Construction Assistance, Landfill Closure 2000.
Dear Gary:
Enclosed are the revised scope of work and budget estimate for Construction Services to support Landfill
Closure 2000. In response to your request, I have revised the scope and budget to include the following:
· Effort to address four pay estimates.
· Four days of surveying to verify contractor pay requests,
To clarify other questions and comments provided during our March 28, 2000 meeting, the budget does
account for a six day work week and per diem rates are based on $58 per night for lodging, $34 per day
for meals, and $0.325 per mile. I have also included a schedule for reference.
Please provide me with direction on proceeding with this work. I recognize it will take several weeks to
process the contract amendment. However, in the interim, we will execute elements of work based on
your verbal authorization.
Please contact me with questions or comments regarding the enclosed information. I can be reached at
(36O) 377-0014.
Sincerely,
PARAMETRIX, INC.
Project Manager
Attachments
cc: Butch Dunlap, PMX Bremerton
Gary Amdt, PMX Sumner
Project File
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
LANDFILL CLOSURE 2000
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
TASK 10.1 BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE
Objective: To provide overall construction management services to the City of Port
Angeles in support of the Landfill Closure 2000 project including pre-bid,
bidding, contract execution, schedule coordination, contract issue
resolution and pay estimate review.
Activities: The following activities will be performed as part of this task:
Coordinate and attend construction progress meetings with
Contractor to identify work planned, issues, and project status.
Meetings will be bi-weekly, with weekly meetings during the
installation of geosynthetics.
· Provide support to the City Engineer during the bidding and
contract award phase of the project. Support will include issuance
of addenda, response to Contractor inquiries, bid evaluation and
recommendation for award, attendance at the pre-bid meeting and
the bid opening, review and summary of bids received and
recommendation for award.
· Coordinate w. ith Contractor and City Engineer to ensure required
documentation is received to support execution of a contract.
· Maintain a submittal log, and process required submittals, as called
for in the construction specifications.
· Coordinate, schedule and attend pre-construction meeting with
City Engineer and Contractor representatives.
· Provide bi-weekly schedule progress reports to the City Engineer
based on Contractor's submitted schedule. Facilitate the use of
CPM schedule software requirements.
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· Prepare change orders, modifications, and other contract
documentation during construction, as required to support the
timely completion of the work.
· Provide clarification and resolution on issues related to
construction of the Landfill Closure 2000; provide
recommendations to the City Engineer for resolution of issues.
· Prepare monthly progress reports, track project costs and schedule,
and coordinate resources for consultant work on the project.
· Prepare monthly pay estimates from submitted requests for
payment from the Contractor.
· Issue field orders to the Contractor for necessary clarifications.
· Prepare and coordinate punch list items for rectification by the
Contractor.
Maintain a complete set of project documents including drawings,
specifications, addenda, written communications, records of
meetings, Daily Inspection Reports, QA Inspection forms, minutes,
submittals, etc.
Perform final inspection and project acceptance, final pay estimate,
and other final contract documentation.
Coordinate and document work performed under force account.
Products: The following products will be generated from work performed under this
task:
Summary records of all meetings and Contractor communications.
This will include responses to inquiries from prospective bidders, a
record of the pre-bid meeting, a bid summary and recommendation
for award, and addenda, as required.
· Monthly consultant progress and budget status reports.
· Attendance at progress meetings and preparation of project status
repons.
· Four pay estimates will be prepared during the project.
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Assumptions: The following assumptions are made in budgeting this task:
· Project duration is 75 calendar days (11 weeks).
· The Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Engineer or
designated alternate will attend the pre-bid meeting, one pre-
construction meeting, eight progress meetings, the final inspection,
and one project closeout meeting.
· Two written addenda will be required and no drawings will be
revised and re-issued.
· These activities are in addition to the CQA requirements presented
in Task 10.2.
· Inclusive of travel time, meetings are anticipated to require 5
hours. Meetings will be attended either by the Engineer of Record,
the Project Manager, or a designated alternate with appropriate
expertise to address work activities. The pre-construction meeting
will also be attended by the CQA Inspector.
Budget: Based on the above-described activities, products, and assumptions, the
budget for this task is an amount not to exceed $14,854.
TASK 10.2 CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
Objective: To provide for overall construction observation, as required by the CQA
Plan, to support preparation of construction certifications that project was
completed in general conformance to the project plans and specifications.
Activities: The following activities will be performed as part of this task:
Parametrix will provide daily CQA inspection for the Landfill
Closure 2000 project. CQA inspection will occur during any on-
site work being performed by the Contractor.
· Observe general construction work including grading, cover
installation, subgrade preparation, roadway construction, silt and
erosion control work, leachate, gas, and condensate collection pipe
placement, etc.
· Perform surveying, as needed, to verify Contractor measurements,
support pay estimates and prepare record drawings.
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· Coordinate with City Engineer, CQA Officer, and Contractor to
ensure work is completed in accordance with plans and
specifications.
· Prepare Daily Inspection Reports and complete CQA
documentation.
· Observe and document placement of cover soil layer and leachate
collection trenches to ensure no damage to underlying
geosynthetics occurs.
· Issue field orders to Contractor with CQA Officer and/or City
Engineer concurrence.
· Take photographs of all phases of work to prepare a photo log for
inclusion in CQA Report at end of project.
· Assist in maintaining complete set of project documents to reflect
as-built conditions of project as it occurs.
Products: The following products will be generated from work performed under this
task:
· Daily Inspection Reports will be prepared for each site visit by
construction observers.
· Written records of meetings and other communications.
· Marked up set of project specifications, CQA Report, and
drawings to reflect as-built conditions of the project for use in
preparation of record drawings and CQA Report.
· Test results of geosynthetic products as required in the CQA Plan.
· Photographic log of the entire project for incorporation into the
CQA Report for the project.
· Survey records and written verification of Contractor measurement
for payment and record drawing.
Assumptions: The following assumptions are made in budgeting this task:
· Project duration is 75 calendar days (up to 63 working days).
· The CQA Inspector will be on-site 100% of the time during
construction activities.
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· Precision Geosynthetics, Inc. will be retained to provide
construction testing for liner materials, as required in the CQA
Plan.
· Survey will require one 10 hour day per pay estimate. The cost
estimate is based on 4 field days at Parametrix survey rates.
Budget: Based on the above-described activities, products, and assumptions, the
budget for this task is $69,061.00.
TASK 10.3 CQA REPORT PREPARATION/PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Objective: To provide for the preparation of record drawings and a CQA Report,
which is required to be subrmtted to regulatory agencies at project
completion certifying and documenting that the project was completed in
general conformance with the plans and specifications.
Activities: The following activities will be performed as part of this task:
· Maintain file of Contractor submittals, engineer reviews,
laboratory testing results, field inspection reports, meeting minutes,
photographic log, etc. in support of the CQA Report preparation at
project completion.
· Obtain surveying records, field maintained construction
documents, etc., as needed to prepare record drawings of the
project.
Incorporate field markups, survey data, etc. in preparation of a set
of record drawings for the project.
· Prepare written descriptions of work completed, issues identified
and addressed, and corrective actions.
· Receive and incorporate geosynthetic summary report for the
project into CQA Report.
· Receive final quality control reports from
geomembrane/geosynthetics manufacturers for inclusion in CQA
Report.
· Assemble required information into three-ring notebooks for
submittal to regulatory agencies and retention by the City of Port
Angeles.
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For project closeout, a final site walk-through with the Contractor
and the Owner will be performed with preparation of a punch list.
Products: The following products will be generated from work performed under this
task:
· Five copies of CQA Report.
· Addendum to CQA Plan to respond to regulatory comments.
· Record drawings.
· Punch list from final project walk-through.
Assumptions: The following assumptions are made in budgeting this task:
· The CQA Report will fill two 3-inch, three-ring binders. Two
copies will be provided to the City and two copies will be provided
for CC/ID.
· One addendum to the CQA Report will be required to address
comments received from regulatory agencies.
· Five sets of record drawings will be prepared and included as
inserts to the CQA Report.
· Five additional sets of prints, one reproducible set, and an
AutoCAD drawing file of the record drawings will be prepared and
submitted to the City for filing.
Budget: Based on the above-described activities, products, and assumptions, the
budget for this task is an amount not to exceed $13,710.00.
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