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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 06/11/2002 PUBLIC WORKS P-ONFERENCE ROOM PORT ANBELEB, WA gB362 · IUNE 1 1 ~ 200~' 3:00 P.M. AGENDA I. CAlL TO nRDER II. ROll CAll III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 30~ 200~ IV. DI~CUSSION ITEMS A. STORMWATE~ MANAGEMENT - SET SPECIAL MEETINB {VERBAL) UNDERBROUND STREETLI~HT CI~OUlT REPLACEMENT- FRONT STREET~ ENNIS TO PENN D. CURBSIDE RE~Y~LIN~ CONTRA~T V. NEXT MEETINB - UULY ~ 200~ VI. ADOOURNMENT UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington May 30, 2002 I. Call to Order: ~ Chairman Bentley called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. IL Roll Call: Members Present: Chairman Bentley, Councilmember Rogers (3:05), Councilman Campbell, Councilman Williams, Dean Reed Members Absent: Councilmember Erickson StaffPresent: Mike Quinn, Craig Knutson, Yvonne Ziomkowski, Glenn Cutler, Tim Smith, Brad Collins (3:15), Scott Johns (3:10), Ken Ridout, Scott McLain, Gary Kenworthy, Steve Sperr, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Brian GaMey - Peninsula Daily News John Cambalik - Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team Dennis Bragg - Den-Ree Productions III. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Bentley asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of May 14, 2002. None were given. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Chairman Bentley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Williams and Dean Reed abstained due to absence at the meeting. IV. Discussion Items: A. Stormwater Utility Glenn Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities, reviewed his memo of May 14 focusing on why a stormwater fund needed to be established to correct long standing stormwater problems which involve multiple issues. There was an inquiry concerning the possibility of reducing the monthly amount and scaling back due to poor economy and applying for outside relief. Information previously requested and discussed at length follows: Minimum efforts for starting the utility would be to maintain and update the City's stormwater systems to prevent flooding, storm damage, and improve the water quality of the wetlands, streams, harbor and strait. Concern was expressed over the lack of a detailed work plan and the possibility &identifying specific areas for the public. Consequences of not implementing a plan would include continuing bluff erosion in areas with UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 30, 2002 discharge points, continued roadway and utility undermining, and missed opportunities for loans and grants. Staff indicated that maintenance alone would not solve the problem. The Community Development Department addressed the City-County stormwater management policy recommending Clallam County support that all property owners in the affected stream basins be included in paying for the necessary improvements. Discussions continue with the County on this issue. Failing to comply with NPDES Phase II, CSO, and ESA requirements could include potential criminal and civil penalties, and law suits by private parties. Various methods of funding were explored from charging the property owner to a property tax increase. It was determined that stormwater would be funded as a separate entity and show as a line item on the utility bill. This new fund will be called Stormwater Management. Staff was directed to provide a business and agency list and the estimated fee for each. No action taken. Information only. VII. Next Meeting: The next regular meeting will be June 11, 2002. At 3:00 p.m. VIII. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Allen Bentley, Chairman Cate Rinehart, Administrative Assistant 6/4/02 N:~PWKS\LIGHT~CONS\CATE~nay30mt.wpd 2 WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: June 11, 2002 TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Doyle W. McGinley, Water/Wastewater Collection Superintendent RE: Leak Detection Trend Analysis Summary: At the April 9, 2002 UAC meeting the Public Works & Utilities Department was asked if we increased the amount of time spent or miles surveyed on leak detection from one week to two weeks every year, would we find more leaks, thus saving more water by repairing them. We were also asked to analyze leak detection data from the past several years and explain the increase in gallons of water loss. Recommendation: Information Only Background/Analysis: The Public Works & Utilities Department has analyzed our leak detection data in four ways. 1. The gallons of water lost per mile surveyed. 2. The number of leaks found per mile surveyed. 3. The individual areas surveyed each year. 4. The average gallons of water loss per leak. The annual surveys look at all lines in an area. There are a variety of leaks found, from service lines to 20+ inch mains. These lines range in size and type and leaks tend to appear at any given time and condition. Most leaks are detected by showing up during the year and the Water Crew repairs them as they are found. The leaks that do not show up on the surface are the ones that the leak detection survey finds. We find that there is no correlation between miles surveyed and the number of leaks found or gallons of water lost. Also, there is no particular survey area that tends to have more leaks. The water loss computation is based on the average leak size where the leak is generated and not on the number of leaks in a given area. The Department will continue to analyze data in the coming years to see if any patterns develop or if a certain area needs to be visited more often based on the number and/or line size of the leaks detected. MILES SURVEYED YEAR OF SURVEY NUMBER OF LOSS IN GALLONS LEAKS FOUND 12 MILES 1998 6 LEAKS 7,920 15 MILES 1996 8 LEAKS 49,500 16 MILES 1997 8 LEAKS 18,000 17 MILES 2002 7 LEAKS 55,800 18 MILES 2001 7 LEAKS 41,040 20 MILES 1994 6 LEAKS 63,720 20 MILES 1999 3 LEAKS 3,600 27 MILES 2000 5 LEAKS 27,720 '1999 AREA WAS THE GOLF COURSE ROAD AREA. FIRST & FRONT STREET, NORTH & SOUTH SIDE OF THE STREET, FROM PENN STREET TO VALLEY STREET. AND MARINE DKIVE FROM VALLEY TO THE HILL STREET (8 Inch lines & smaller). *2000 AREA WAS THE TRANSMISSION MAINS (20, 24, 30 Inch) FROM THE ELWHA RANNEY WELL TO MT. PLEASANT ROAD. CHAMBERS STREET HILL AREA. SENSITIVE BLUFF AREA. WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTIIITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: June 11, 2002 To: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Jim Harper, Electrical Engineering Manager SUBJECTi Underground Streetlight Circuit Replacement: Front St - Ennis to Penn Summary: Street Project No. 20-31, Eastern Corridor Entryway, will install new curbs and sidewalks on both sides of Front Street between Ennis Street and Penn Street. Staffproposes to replace the direct buried streetlight cables installed in 1967 with new cables in conduit in conjunction with the required relocation of three streetlights. The new conduit system will eliminate the necessity of replacing the new sidewalk when the cable fails. The total anticipated cost of the streetlight relocation and cable replacement is approximately $24,000 which is not budgeted for 2002. Recommendation: The UAC recommend City Council approve the use of light reserve funds for the $24,000 streetlight relocation and cable replacement. Background / Analysis: Street Project No. 20-31, Eastern Corridor Entryway, will install new curbs and sidewalks on both sides of Front Street between Ennis Street and Penn Street. Three streetlights must be moved back because they will be less than 18 inches behind the new curb. There are an additional 12 streetlights in the area of this project which are served underground by direct buffed cables. Staff proposes to replace this direct buffed cable installed in 1967 with new cable in conduit in conjunction with the sidewalk project to prevent furore replacement of the new sidewalk when failures occur in the direct buffed cables. Northland Cable was contacted and indicated no desire to share the trench since they currently have facilities in both alleys. The estimated cost of relocating the three lights which are too close to the street is approximately $2,000. In addition, the estimated cost of replacing the direct buried cable with new cable in conduit plus a spare conduit in case we wish to have street power available in this area in the future is approximately $22,000. Total streetlight cost of $24,000 which was not budgeted for 2002 is proposed to be funded by light reserves. Staff proposes the streetlight relocation and the trench and conduit be installed by the sidewalk contractor at a cost of approximately $15,000 and the new wire be installed and connected by City crews at a cost of about $9,000. UAC is requested to recommend City Council approve the use of $24,000 light reserve funds to replace the direct buffed cables and to relocate the required streetlights. FRONT ST. STREET LIGHTS- ENNIS ST TO PENN ST. Legend WATTAGE · ~ 150WST. LT. 0~ 110 22~ ,440 660 ~-eet · ~ 200WST.LT. WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: June 11, 2002 TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent RE: Curbside Recycling Contract Summary: The contract for curbside recycling expires on December 31, 2002. It is necessary to make a decision on whether or not to extend the existing contract with Waste Management. Recommendation: UAC recommends City Council extend the contract with Waste Management for recycling collection services to coordinate with the closure of the Port Angeles Landfill, not later than December 31, 2006. Background/Analysis: The contract for curbside recycling material and yard waste collection, recycling collection boxes at the landfill and commercial cardboard collection with Waste Management expires December 31, 2002. The contract has been in place since November 1994. The cost of the current contract for 2002 is $522,713. Provisions in the contract include an annual cost of living adjustment of 70%o of the Seattle Consumer Price Index not to exceed 5%. Waste Management has provided high quality services during the past performance period. Curbside recycling and yard waste collection is performed weekly (biweekly yard waste November tkrough March) for all residential customers. It is recommended that the City enter into an agreement to extend the current recycling contract 3 ½ to 4 years with Waste Management to coincide with the closure of the Port Angeles Landfill scheduled for not later than December 31, 2006. Rationale for extending the current contract: 1. Good performance record 2. Existing presence in the City 3. Price is extremely competitive compared to other jurisdictions 4. Stable prices for the next 3 ½ to 4 years and not impacted by after market fluctuations 5. Transfer station will go to procurement in 2 - 2 ½ years, recycling will be included in this action 6. $1 per month optional yard waste carts will be made available for customers Table 1: Residential and Commercial Accounts Year Residential Commercial (cardboard) 1999 6,449 750 2000 6,524 752 2001 6,600 760 Table 2: Comparison of Recycling Contract Services and Costs for Communities Around the Puget Sound Area City Port Poulsbo Bainbridge Shelton Sequim Vancouver Angeles Newspaper yes yes yes yes yes yes Magazines yes yes yes yes ycs yes Mixed Paper yes no no yes yes yes Res. Cardboard yes no no yes yes yes Glass yes yes yes yes yes yes Plastic #1 yes yes yes yes yes yes Plastic# 2 yes yes yes yes yes yes Plastic#2 colors yes no no no yes yes PALF drop bxs yes no no no no no Weekly Col yes yes yes no (bi-weekly) no(bi-weekly yes Mon. Recycle $ 4.16 $ 3.00 $ 4.00 $ 3.25 $3.53 $ 2.63 Cost/Hshld ($21.23/ ton) ($40/ton) Yard Waste yes yes yes no no yes Weekly Col. April-Oct yes yes no no no Bi-weekly Col. Nov-March no no no no Jan-Dec Yd Waste Cost $1.99 $ 9.75 $ 9.75 no no $ 5.89 Recycling/Yard $6~15 $12~75 $13~75 $3,25 $8,52 Wa~ C0st ($21,23/ton) ($40/t°n) Commercial $3,240/mo. no no no no no Cardboard See next page for notes. Notes for Table 2: City of Port Angeles: :Residents provide own containers for yard waste. The contractor provides two 18 gallon bins for recycling. City of Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island: The contractor provides a 90-gallon container for yard waste and two 15 gallon containers for recycling. City of Shelton: The contractor provides two 15 gallon bins for recycling. City of Sequim: The contractor provides two 18 gallon bins for recycling. City of Vancouver: The contractor provides a 64-gallon container for yard waste and three 11 gallon containers for recycling. Other materials collected in the curbside program are, milk and juice containers, used motor oil, and scrap metal. Table 3: Collection & Recycling Contracts Combined Costs City Port Port Tacoma Kitsap Bremerton Seattle Angeles Townsend County 32 gallon N/A $14.00 $20.00 $24.76 $17.80 $16.10 64 gallon N/A $28.00 $27.95 $35.97 $23.88 $32.20 90 / 96 $19.80 $42.00 $38.03 $48.18 $28.97 $48.30 gallon City of Port Angeles: Weekly services for solid waste collection, curbside recyclables, and yard waste. Yard waste is weekly from April -October. Bi-weekly, November - March. Residents provide own yard waste containers. The contractor provides two 18 gallon bins for recycling. City of Port Townsend: Weekly services for solid waste collection, bi-weekly recycling and yard waste. Residents provide own yard waste containers. The contractor provides three 18 gallon containers for recycling City of Tacoma: Weekly services for solid waste collection, yard waste, and bi-weekly curbside recycling. Residents provide own yard waste containers. The contractor provides a choice of 30-60-90 gallon recycling containers. Kitsap County: Weekly services for solid waste collection, yard waste, and bi-weekly curbside recyclables. The contractor provides a 90-gallon container for yard waste and two 15 gallon containers for recycling. City of Bremerton: Weekly services for solid waste collection, curbside recyclables, and yard waste. The contractor provides a 64-gallon container for recycling and a 90-gallon container for yard waste. City of Seattle: Weekly service for solid waste collection, bi-weekly curbside recyclables, and bi-weekly yard waste. The contractor provides a 64-gallon container for recycling. Residents provide own yard waste containers not to exceed 32 gallons Additional Services Provided Not Required by the Contract: · Hazardous Waste Days · Benefit Dump Day · Recycling at the Clallam County Fair · Recycling at the Festival of Trees · Recycling at the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts · Participates at the Home Show The following statistical information is provided: Curbside Recyclin~ Curbside Participation Rate Tons Annual Cost Cost/Ton 1999 35% 933 $305,370 $327 2000 35% 902 $311,364 $345 2001 37% 1118 $320,514 $286 Yard Waste Yard Waste Participation Rate Tons Annual Cost Cost/Ton 1999 7% 902 $146,421 $147 2000 9% 1022 $149,533 $146 '2001 10% 771 $153,814 $199 * Participation has increased but tonnage down since banning plastic bags Cardboard Cardboard Tons Annual Cost Cost/Ton 1999 978 $37,432 $38 2000 837 $38,205 $46 2001 1043 $39,294 $37 Landffil Drop Boxes Year Tons 1999 502 2000 601 2001 857 N:\U ACkFinal~Rec ycleContract_C.wpd REPLACE WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: June 11, 2002 TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: JeffYoung, Superintendent, Wastewater Treatment Plant RE: Co-Compost Facility Improvements Cost Update Summary: Part of the Landfill Closure Long Range Plan is to upgrade and operate the co- composting facility. The Six Year Capital Facilities Plan projected expenditures of $146,000 for 2002. Due to changes from the original plan this cost has risen by $28,000 to $174,000. These changes, designed to maximize the use of the existing building, will lower costs projected for 2003 and give additional time to plan future improvements. Recommendation: Endorse the reallocation of funds for the Co-Compost facility project to permit awarding of two construction contracts and procurement of a front end loader with attachments. Background/Analysis: Part of the Landfill Closure Long Range Plan is to upgrade and operate the co-composting facility. In mid to late 2006 when the landfill closes it will be necessary to dispose of yard waste in a cost effective manner. The known alternatives are to either long haul yard waste or compost it. It is not known how much longer land application ofbiosolids will be permitted. Selecting composting will permit disposal ofbiosolids and yard waste in a cost effective manner. It is envisioned that the compost will be made available to the Parks and Recreation Department, other Departments and residents of the City at a nominal cost. Federal and state regulations require that biosolids from waste water treatment plants (WWTP) be beneficially used. For the past two seasons biosolids have been land applied to fields in Clallam County. Prior to this, composting was accomplished at a facility at the South end of the landfill. This facility was designed and constructed in 1994/1995 in part with a Centennial Grant from the Department of Ecology. For a short period of time between composting and land application the biosolids were placed in the landfill cell. The Department of Ecology has been concerned that by not composting the City has not complied with the grant. Compost was used for daily cover at the landfill because staff could not consistently make an exceptional quality Class 'A' product. Composting is a labor intensive operation and ceased in January 1998 due to lack of manpower. Problems that were identified at that time were: inadequate staffing, lack of dedicated equipment, ineffective facility configuration, and insufficient paved area for material storage. A decision was made in 2001 to restart composting in 2002 on a limited basis with the ultimate goal of 100% composting operations within 1-2 years. The two major projects along with miscellaneous work and equipment to be installed by staff were budgeted and planned for accomplishment as phase I in 2002 under the capital facilities project WW36-99. The first project Composting Control and Aeration System Equipment, is to computerize and modify the aeration mechanical system and the second project, Co-composting Facility Improvements, is to install an underslab aeration piping system in the compost facility. This project will reduce the labor effort and improve the efficiency of the composting process. The overall projected funding for Phase I is in the budget at $146,000. The total cost is now at approximately $175,000. The following table recaps the costs for Phase I. Improvement Original Cost Decrease/ Budget Increase WW36-99' Composting Control $44,735 $75,334 $30,599 Equipment Project No. 22-12 WW36-99' Co-composting Facility $44,124 $56,916 $12,792 Improvements Project No. 22-14 WW36-99' Miscellaneous $57,141 $42,220 ($14,921) Components Subtotal $146,000 $174,470 $28,470 Loader with attachments $130,000 $95,000 ($35,000) Totals $276,000 $269,470 ($6,530) The cost increase for the Composting Control and Aeration System Equipment contract by the low bidder, Environmental Composting Systems is higher than anticipated due to a change in the equipment initially envisioned. The change will enable larger volumes of material to be composted in the same number of bays in the existing building, permitting better utilization of space. The specific changes include larger blowers and variable frequency drive to accommodate longer lengths of underslab piping. The specified equipment will result in overall lower project costs by reducing the future storage building needed for the feedstock material. The Port Angeles Landfill Co-composting Facility Improvements contract by the low bidder, Glacier Environmental, is also higher than we estimated for the same reason. This project installs underslab aeration piping. The lengths were changed from 30 feet to 50 feet. Also upon review by our engineering consultant, Parametrix, it was determined that larger sections of the slab needed to be removed to preserve the structural integrity of the facility and a drainage collection system needed to be included for leachate. The other component of starting the composting operation is procurement ora front end loader with bucket attachments. The estimated costs were projected at $130,000. The revised costs have been reduced to $95,000 due to a weak heavy equipment market. It is recommended the UAC endorse reallocation of the equipment savings to the constrUction projects. This will permit the projects to proceed without utilizing funds from the reserve. WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY (~OMMITTi=I= Mi:MO DATE: JUNE 11, 2002 TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager RE: Fast-Track Institutional Network Activation and Site Drop Recommendation Summary: In response to the UAC's request, a fast~track option has been established to activate the Institutional Network (I-Net) dark fiber backbone and construct site drops for the City and other potential institutional and business users. Recommendation: Staff requests the UAC's guidance on the fast-track concepts and approach described herein. Background/Analysis: On May 14, 2002, Staffprovided an information only presentation to the UAC on I-Net activation and site drop alternatives. Although no formal action was taken by the UAC, Staff understood that the UAC would like to compress the I-Net completion schedule, which is anticipated no later than April 27, 2004. The UAC's desire to compress the I-Net schedule is consistent with feedback received from potential I-Net users and service providers. In response to Staff's request, the Cable Operator has determined that it currently has two (2) dark fibers that it could to lease to the City before the 1-Net is fully constructed to enable fast- track activation. The Cable Operator's existing fiber could allow prompt placement of five of the seven planned I-Net nodes. Installation of the I-Net nodes as part of the fast-track would require City payment earlier than the franchise agreement schedule. The dark fiber lease would enable Capacity Provisioning to install equipment in the I-Net nodes, construct site drops from the I-Net nodes to the City and potential 1-Net and business users, and provide telecommunications services (excluding Cable Television services). An aggressive fast-track approach is likely to take about four months to complete. As part of the aggressive schedule, special UAC and City Council meetings may need to be scheduled to approve agreements. The I-Net will support and promote economic diversification of the community in the areas of telecommunications and advanced technology. Assuming the fast-track is successful, the I-Net would help achieve the City's economic develop goals and objectives much earlier than the April 2004 scheduled ava/lability date. Fast-Track Institutional Network Activation and Site Drop Recommendations Page 2 June 11, 2002 A critical element of fast-track I-Net activation is to quickly negotiate and approve a short-term fiber optic wide area network use agreement with Northland Cable Television. After Capacity Provisioning's qualifications are reviewed, the City would negotiate an I-Net service agreement. Subject to the UAC's future recommendation of the above agreements and City Council approval, Staffwould issue a master telecommunications permit to Capacity Provisioning. Upon City Council approval of the I-Net Services agreement, Capacity Provisioning would install the I- Net equipment and be required to obtain right-of-way use permits to construct site drops from I- Net nodes to participating 1-Net and business users. The tentative schedule for the above activities is provided below. Dark Fiber Lease Tentative Schedule I-Net Services Agreement Tentative Schedule Agreement approval~ By 7/1/2002 Agreement development By 6/25/02 Node interconnection By 9/2/2002 Agreement approval~ By 7/8/2002 Testing By 9/9/2002 ~ Special UAC and City Council meetings may be necessary I-Net Equipment Tentative Schedule Site Drop Construction Tentative Schedule . Equipment installed By 9/9/2002 Permit application due By 7/23/2002 Network testing By 9/16/2002 City approval By 7/30/2002 Service Availability By 9/24/2002 Construction completion By 9/9/2002 The Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 (District) has identified a quality of service concern that will require an amendment to its right-of-way license with the City. Some Port Angeles institutional end users have expressed interest in high service quality connechons to their facilities outside of the City that are within the District's service area. At the present time, the District's fiber optic infrastructure does not provide a redundant route to ensure high service quality connections. As part of the I-Net and Cable Operator fiber lease, a District intemonnection is planned at their headquarters facility. To establish a redundant route in the District's fiber optic infrastructure with the Bonneville Power Administration's public purpose fiber in Port Angeles, another District interconnection with the Cable Operator's fiber is recommended. An interconnection at the North Olympic Library would satisfy this fundamental quality of service issue. Fast-Track Institutional Network Activation and Site Drop Recomm~ndations Page 3 June 11, 2002 What's Next Staffwill return to the UAC for a recommendation on a short-term fiber lease agreement with Northland Cable Television and an agreement for I-Net services with Capacity Provisioning, Inc. Subject to the UAC recommendation and ultimate City Council approval of the above agreements, Staffwill also seek the UAC's recommendation to issue a master permit to Capacity Provisioning, Inc. and an amendment to the right-of-way license with the Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1. Fast-Track Planning , Network Activation ~ Short-term lease of Northland dark fiber ~ Preparation and use of Z-Net nodes ~ Local service provider activation ~! Network equipment technology ~/Non exclusive rights to preserve competition for future use of completed.Z-Net fibers ~/Znterconnection to PUD &/or other networks ~/User involvement · Site Drops ~ Local service provider site drops ~ Open access from Z-Net ~ City site drop phasing and priorities Fast-Track Action Items · City of Port Angeles ~ Short-term dark fiber lease from Northland ~ Z-Net node plan review, approval and advance payment ~/Znstitutional Network service agreement - dark fiber sub lease - service and equipment review - quality of service guarantees - violation remedies ~/User involvement - service agreement provisions - node equipment review ~/Z-Net service provider Master Permit ~J PUD right-of-way license amendment 6/11/02 Fast-Track Action Items · Northland ~ Prepare existing dark fiber - [-Net node construction plan submittal - splice existing fiber into T-Net nodes ~/Lease dark fiber to City · Clallam County PUD No. 1 ~ PUD/Z-Net interconnection near Library - Zmproved quality of service - Provides redundancy for PUD network ~ PUD and NoaNet charges ~/Right-of-way license amendment Fast-Track Action Ttems · Z-Net Service Provider ~/Z-Net service agreement - dark fiber sub lease from City - non exclusive lease of I-Net nodes - plan, design, install network equipment - operate and manage network - service charges - redundancy & quality of service ~ Obtain City Master Permit - non exclusive ~ Construct drops - all drops to be open access from Z-Net 6/11/02 Fast-Track Tentative Schedule Dark Fiber Lease Agreement approval 7/1/2002 Construction & interconnection 9/2/2002 Network testing 9/9/2002 Z-Net Services Agreement Agreement development 6/25/2002 Agreement approval 7/8/2002 Fast-Track Tentative Schedule Site Drop Construction Permit application due 7/23/2002 City approval 7/30/2002 Construction completion 9/9/2002 I-Net Equipment Equipment installed 9/9/2002 Network testing 9/16/2002 Service Avai abi ity 9/24/2002 What's Next? · Utility Advisory Committee m/ Guidance on fast-track concepts & approach mI Lease of Northland dark fiber (by 7/1/02) m/ Z-Net services agreement (by 6/25/02) ~/Capacity Provisioning Master permit? ~/PUD ROW license amendment · City Council ~/Lease of Northland dark fiber (by 7/1/02) ~/I-Net services agreement (by 6/25/02) I-Net Benefits · Public Tnstitutions and Businesses ~/Enables broadband services ~/Competitive rates due to Iow cost backbone ~/Gives user a choice of service providers · City of Port Angeles ~ Achieves City telecom and business plan goals ~/Enables competition & economic development ~ Eliminates need for City development ~ Reduced need for overbuilding ~/I~lunicipal wide area network ~/Fiber backbone at 10-15% of cost Z-Net Benefits · Northland ~ Long term cable television franchise ~ Construction combined with network upgrade ~/New revenue opportunitiesr e.g. fiber leases · [-Net Service Provider ~/Ease of market entry ~ Open access cable plant available ~/Reduced investment · Clallam County PUD No. 1 ~/Gains [-Net as wholesale customer ~/ District / City connectivity to customers ~ Improves PUD network redundancy 6/11102 WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: JUNE 11, 2002 TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager RE: Institutional Network Implementation Consulting Services Summary: The current consulting services agreement for telecommunications planning with MCC was completed on May 21, 2002 when City Council adopted the Cable Television Franchise Agreement. Now that planning has been completed, Staff prepared a scope of work and negotiated an amendment to the professional services agreement with Metropolitan Communications Consultants for institutional network implementation consulting services. Recommendation: Recommend City Council approve the proposed amendment to the professional services agreement with Metropolitan Communications Consultants. Background/Analysis: Now that telecommunications planning is complete, implementation consulting services are needed as part of the I-Net backbone construction project under thc cable television franchise. Proposed implementation services include assistance reviewing thc Cable Operator's I-Net plans and specifications, construction work in progress, fiber testing and final acceptance. Thc proposed services will satisfy the City's needs for expert services to meet its obligations for thc I-Net backbone construction under thc franchise agreement. The proposed services arc lump sum in an amount not to exceed $25,000 over the next 18 months. In support of City efforts to activate the I-Net backbone on a fast-track schedule, additional implementation consulting services are needed. These services arc proposed based on actual time and material expenses in an amount not to exceed $20,000 over the next 4 months. Proposed implementation services include thc development and negotiation of the I-Net service agreement and advisory services on an as needed basis. Depending on thc outcome of the fast- track effort and overall satisfaction with the I-Net services provided, additional consulting services may be needed to activate the I-Net in conjunction with its scheduled availability by April of 2004. A copy of MCC's consulting services proposal is attached. Institutional Network Implementation Consulting Services Page 2 June 11, 2002 MCC's overall performance as a City consultant during telecommunications planning has exceeded staff's expectations. MCC's work efforts on the comprehensive telecommunications ordinances resulted in adoption by City Council in June of 2001 and 2 right-of-way licenses have been subsequently issued. The May 2001 MCC business plan strategic direction significantly altered the City's course and saved the City up to $10,000,000. MCC is also recognized for successful negotiation of the cable television franchise sixteen months prior to expiration. It is also noted that MCC initiated and recommended that the City cancel its consulting services for fiber optic backbone design engineering services and pilot project services, providing significant cost-savings to the City. Staffrecommends that MCC is retained during the remainder of the 1-Net implementation project for several reasons. MCC has a proven track record with the City and other municipalities and offers high quality professional services. Beyond the City's planning needs, MCC has the desired qualifications and experience with similar I-Net projects that have been recently and successfully implemented. Another advantage of retaining MCCis that they have first-hand knowledge of the project background which would provide continuity and ultimate time and cost savings to the City. MCC has confirmed that they are available to complete the proposed scope of work in the required time frame. Ih~fi~ution xMETROPOLITAN COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS METROPOLITAN COMMUNICATIONS _ CONSULTANTS Seattle~ 5847 McKinley PI. N~, Seattle, Washington 98103-57~o Tel: 206.522.6778 Fax: 206.522.6777 Tacoma: P.O. Box 88907, Steilacoom, Washington 98388-0907 Tel: 253.589.~ 770 Fax: 253.589.9254 www.mcco.com June 6, 2002 Mr. Larry Dunbar Power Resources Manager The City of Port Angeles 321 East Fifth Street Port Angeles, WA 98362-0217 Subject: Institutional Network Consulting Services Proposal In response to your request, we are pleased to submit our proposal, detailed in the attached document, for consulFmg services related to the Institutional Network obtained by the City in the renewed Northland Cable Television franchise. The proposal covers the next phase of work in the City's telecommunications initiative pursuant to the City's strategic direction being carried out step by step, beginning October 2000 and continued in May and September, 2001. The strategic direction chart, the progress to date, and remaining steps, are shown on page 1. The proposal may be authorized in part or in whole, with the appropriate signature below, or by other City procedure as required. Thank you for your consideration, we look forward to being of service. Very truly yours, METROPOLITAN COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS, LLC Richard C. T. Li, P.E. President Acknowledged and Accepted by the City of Port Angeles by. date CITY OF PORT ANGELES Institutional Network Consulting Services June 6, 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS Proposal page Relationship of this Request to City Action Plan and Prior Authorizations Work Outline and Schedule 2 Task Descriptions 2 Proposed Budget 3 Additional Work, Standard Rate Schedule 3 Metropolitan Communications Consultants Company Description 4 Range of Services 4 Selected List of Telecommunications Projects 4 Key Personnel Resumes 7 © Metropolitan Communications Consultants Proposal page 1 RELATIONSHIP OF THIS REQUEST TO CITY ACTION PLAN AND PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS The successful negotiation of the Northland CATV franchise allows the City's telecommunications action plan to move in the preferred direction of the City assuming the role of a facilitator/enabler rather than that of a developer. The need is thus eliminated for otherwise required capital expenditure (over $10m in construction cost) and remaining consult'rog expenses for backbone design, a pilot project, and partner and conso~ttium network development ($196,058). Accordingly, this work has been cancelled or terminated. The chart below shows the relationship of this proposal to the completed and terminated authorizations and to anticipated future authorizations, depending on the outcome of option decisions for site drops and activation. The dotted outline boxes show the completed existing authorizations, including those now eliminated. The dashed outline box shows possible future authorizations. The bold outline shaded box shows this request for authorization. Authorized 10/17/00 Authorized 2/13~ A. Telecom and Related A. Backbon,~esign Ordinances (4/10/01) (Canceled 6/12/01 B. Business Plan (5/1/01) p~usiness Plan C. Future Needs & Interests ://recommendation) Report (8/31/01) ~ ...... Authorized 5/:'2/01 m i Authorized 5/~Z/O/1// Authorized 6118101 i A, Northland Franchise i A. Pilot Project// Negotiations (5/21/02) i (work e~e'd 5/ZI/OZ i due.~'success~JI .........  e neg0tiati0n) Future Request, if req'd II. Regular Schedule ~. b~et Site DFOpS C m-Net Activation Relationship of this Request to City Action Plan and Prior Authorizations Metropolitan Communications Consultants Proposal page 2 WORK OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE The proposed work outline and schedule for this request is shown in the Gantt chart below. Services for the Northland I-Net backbone construction project (Tasks IA1-7) have been scheduled to match the deadlhies specified in the franchise ordinance, and will be adjusted as the project proceeds. In addition, work to support expediting of early I-Net activation is proposed and shown under Fast Track services. Task 5tart Finish 2002 2003 2004 I. Northland Backbone Services A. Northland Backbone Construction N?tice to ProceedlA 6/17/0Z 6/19 I~ 1. Project i, lanagement_ ....... 6!1~/02 4_/16/0~_ 6/19 ~ ..... 2-I-Net Plans & Spec~catioos Review , 7t30(02 8/29/02 7/30 ~ .i . [ 3. Construction Phase Engineering, as req d ~ 8/30/02 2/25/04 8/30 ~ ~ 4. Fiber Testing Observation . ~/26/04 13124/04 21~I 5. Final Inspedio~ & Recommend Accep ance 3/25/04 3/Z9/04 3/25 4/13 6. UAC Acceptance 4/13/04 4/I3/04 7. Council Acceptance ,~/20/04 4120/04 ' 4/20~Accept II. Fast Track Services Notice ~o Proce~l I!A 0/1g/02 8/I9 ~ 1. Pro ed Management Support 6/19/02 1114102 2. I-Net Se~ice~gre~ent Development _ 6/19102_ 6/28/02 6/19 ~ 3. Service Agreement Negotiation 7/2/02 7/Z2/02 7/2 ~ 5. Council Acceptance ~j6!_O~. 8/6/02 Accept 8/6 i~jj , _ J_L Fa~t Track Advisory Services Completed ' 11/4/0Z T~- I ~/~ Work Outline and Schedule TASK DESCRIPTIONS Task IA - Northland Backbone Construction (lump sum $25,000) Tasks IA1-7 related to the Northland I-Net backbone project correspond with the support required for the City to meet its obligations and deadlines to Northland as specified in Section 8.6 of Ordinance 3116: 1. Project Management- This item covers project client support and representation, assistance with status reports and presentations, attendance at public meetings (up to ~[0 each) including UAC and City Council meetings during the project. 2. I-Net Plans and Specifications Review- This item covers review of Northland plans and specifications, including corferences and meetings as required, covering the network layout, optical budgets, I-Net cable plant, node passive termination gear, construction materials, methods and schedules. 3. Construction Phase Engineering-This item covers construction phase engineering support to the City, including shop drawing reviews, consultation regarding field problems, and verification of payment claims. This item does not include construction field inspection, which we understand the City will provide using its own forces. 4. Fiber Testing Observation- This item covers field and office work to observe the Contractor's OTDR testing of the completed fiber installed to verify continuity and conformity w~ith optical loss budgets. © Metropolitan Communications Consultants Proposal page 3 The work will include assistance with test planning and coordination as required to ensure a proper, timely and efficient test for the benefit of both Northland and the City. 5. Final Inspection and Recommendation for Acceptance - This item covers one (1) preliminary and one (1) final inspection conducted in the field, following Contractor's notice to the City that the work has been completed and that it is ready for final inspection. All deficiencies discovered at the preliminary inspection will be recorded in a punch list to be delivered to the Contractor for review and corrective work prior to the final inspection. Inspections required beyond the final inspection shall be extra work billed separately to the City and should be deducted from the Contractor's retainage. A final report, including the Con,actor's as-built materials, project photographs, and cost summary shall be prepared as the basis for an accompanying recommendation for acceptance. 6. and 7. UAC and Council Acceptance - Tl~is item covers work and attendance at the final UAC and Council meetings at which time the project will be presented for acceptance by the City. lask IIA - Fast Track Advisory Services (time and expense not to exceed $20,000) Because of the changeable nature of the Fast Track work, a time and expense, not to exceed budget is proposed. Fast Track Services cover: 1. Project management support (Task IIA1) - including client representation, assistance with status reports and presentations, attending meetings and working with potential I-Net users, service providers, vendors and other affected parties to expedite early activation of the I-Net. This item also includes review assistance with fiber lease and master or other permit, vendor or provider qualifications, and advisory services from the time an I-Net services agreement has been executed to the date service is delivered, herein scheduled at November 4 2002. 2. Development of I-Net service agreement to be used in negotiations with provider (Task IIA2). 3. Assistance during service agreement negotiations (Task IIA3). 4. and 5. UAC and Council Acceptance - This item covers work and attendance at the UAC and Council meetings at which time the service agreement will be presented for acceptance by the City. PROPOSED BUDGET The work covered by this proposal is estimated to require the time and expense budgets shown below. Item Description Lee Basis Proposed Budget Task IA1-7 Northland Backbone Construction Lump Sum 25,000 Task IIA1-6 Fast Track Advisory Services Time & Expense 20,000 Total, Proposed Budget, all tasks $45,000 ADDITIONAL WORK~ STANDARD RATE SCHEDULE Additional work requested, outside the scope of work of this proposal, may be done on a negotiated lump sum basis or at the standard rates listed below. Description lechnlclan Engineer/Analyst Principal Labor charge/hour $40 to $70 $80 to $170 $195 Direct project expenses reimbursed at actual cost plus 10% based on receipts presented. Includes, travel and lodging expenses (not travel time), direct project supplies and expenses. © Metropolitan Communications Consultants Metropolitan Communications Consultants page COMPANY DESCRIPTION Metropolitan Communications Consultants (MCC) is a member of the Carlson Group of Companies and is a Washington limited liability company formed June 3, 1996. MCC operates from offices in Tacoma and Seattle, Washington. Dr. F. Paul Carlson and Richard C. T. Li, the two principals of MCC, have worked together since 1992, and in telecommunications consulting since 1993. MCC has been assisting municipalities in advanced telecommunications since 1993, three years prior to the passage of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Since then, MCC has helped many clients meet the complexities of the new telecommunications envirormaent, while also being aware and responsive to substantial new opportunities created. An example has been the obtaining of community and economic development telecommunications benefits from cable television network franchising and upgrading. The firm has proven technical and business expertise, and can work individually or with other experts as required to provide the solution to match a client's desires and needs. RANGE OF SERVICES MCC principals have many years of experience working for cities, municipalities and utilities and have managed comprehensive and complex telecommunications projects in both the municipal and private fields. In the past nine years, MCC has served clients with a wide range of telecommunications and related cable television consulting services, from vision setting, feasibility studies, business and financing plans, design, and construction project management. The firm has also assisted clients with telecommunications ordinance and franchise preparation, public forums, partnership and consortium building, and negotiations with providers and other telecommunications companies. Through its previous work, MCC has relationships with major equipment manufacturers and vendors (AT&T, Coming, ADC Telecommunications, Cisco, Marconi, Nortel), telecommunications contractors (Lockheed Martin Services, Inc., Fluor Daniel, Optec Inc.), and can obtain assistance and expertise on changing industry developments that might influence planning and policy decisions. We also work with leading telecommunications attorneys -- Preston, Gates and Ellis (Seattle, WA) and Winstead Sechrest and Minick (Austin, TX), as well as other specialists. MCC believes that by pooling complementary expertise, it offers its clients an integrated team approach resulting in a superior product and service. SELECTED LIST OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECTS Metropolitan Communication Consultants has successfully worked on numerous projects, including: · lhe City of Port Angeles MCC began assisting the City of Port Angeles in a comprehensive telecommunications initiative, arising from the City's economic development goals, beginning in late 2000. Since then, following MCC's action plan, development and updating of telecommunications and related ordinances has been completed (October 2000), a telecommunications business plan was completed (May 2001), and a new cable television franchise has been negotiated (May 2002). The negotiated cable franchise is notable in that area-wide broadband telecommunications benefits for the City and community were obtained from the cable operator, enabling the City to avoid its own development of infrastructure (at a cost of over $10 million) and the accompanying unwanted role of being a network operator in competition with private commercial providers. © Metropolitan Communications Consultants Metropolitan Communications Consultants page 5 · The City of Ellensburg, Washington (pop. 13,600) Mt. Robert J. Titus, Di~-ector of Energy Services (Telephone: 509-962-7226) In its initial studies in 1997, MCC identified a unique opportunity for Ellensburg, and the City's telecommunications project, which was otherwise marginal, became distinctly feasible, even as a stand-alone proposition for the City by itself. The City's project now completed and in operation, consists of a 14-mile ring of 24-strand optical fiber, 7 hubs, and 38 miles of 6-strand fiber drops to 48 sites. The City's partners in the project include Central Washington University, the Ellensburg School District, Kittitas County, Kittltas County PUD No. 1, and Kittcom, the 911 emergency services agency. Particular telecommunications projects for the City of Ellensburg include: - Institutional Network Equipment, Vendor Design/Installation Project, spring 2001. - Institutional Network Optical Fiber Installation Project, January 2000. - Institutional Network Policies and Standards, 2001. Institutional Network Management and Operations Plan, 2001. - Institutional Network Ownership Negotiations and Agreement, May 1999. - Institutional Network Requirements Report, January 21, 1999. - Institutional Network Feasibility Study, March 1, 1998. MCC has also completed, as an Ellensburg related project, a telecommunications franchise and successful negotiation with Level 3 Communications for Kittitas County, one of the City's partners. Similar negotiations with GTE and AT&T were completed for the Cities of Mount Vernon and Federal Way, WA, in 2000-2001. · '[-he Ci~ of Richland, Washington (pop. 38,708) Ms. Jill Monley, Deputy City Manager, Administrative and Community Services, (509-942-7308) Mr. Tom Lampson, City Attorney (Telephone: 509-942-7385) Since early 1996, Metropolitan Communications Consultants has worked with the City of Richland to develop a high-speed telecommunications irffrastructure. The eventual system, consisting of a 28-mile, six hub, 24-strand fiber optic institutional network, was completed in 2001 and is now in operation. MCC is continuing to assist the City in ongoing development of the network. Particular telecommunications projects for the City of Richland include: - Institutional Network Policies, Standards and Extensions, currently ongoing. - Institutional Network Equipment, Vendor Design/Installation Project, spring 2001. - Institutional Network Optical Fiber Installation Project, July 2000. - Institutional Network Policies and Standards, in process. - Institutional Network Management and Operations Plan, in process. - I-Net Financing Plan, October 21, 1999. - Institutional Network Requirements Report, December 22, 1998. - Cable Television Franchise Ordinance No. 17-98, September 8, 1998. - TCI Cablevision Franchise Renewal Negotiations, June-September, 1998 - Future Cable-Related Community Needs and Interests Report, May 26, 1998. - Telecorm'nunications Ordinance, January 6, 1998. 1998 Municipal Achievement special award from Association of Washington Cities, June 1998. - Integrated Telecommunications Infrastructure Plan, Public Information and Involvement Program Strategy and Presentation Materials, May 8, 1997. - Integrated Telecommunications Infrastructure Plan and Technical Appendices, Feb. 20, 1997. © Metropolitan Communications Consultants Metropolitan Communications Consultants page 6 · Other Projects Other projects, both current and completed, include: City of Walla Walla, WA (pop. 26,500) - Cable television franchise renewal, in process. Reference: Mr. Hal Thomas, Director of Public Works, telephone: 509-527-4463 The City of Yakima (pop. 73,040) - Telecommunications and Technology Planning Project, January 2001. Reference: Mr. Randy Beehler, Telecommunications Division Manager, (509) 575-6092 The City of Centralia (pop. 13,600) - Telecommunications Ordinance and Related Regulatory Work, July 2000. Reference: Mr. Richard Southworth, Utilities Director, (360) 330-7512 City of Federal Way, WA (pop. 83,259) - Negotiation of I-Net Agreement, concluded January 4, 2000. Reference: lwen Wang, Administration Division Manager, (253) 661-4061 Tacoma Public utilities - Business Planning, Tacoma Telecommunications Study, 1997. Springfield Utility Board (SUB), Springfield, Oregon, - An Evaluation of Telecommunications Options for the SUB Portion of E/S Telecom, April 10, 1997. Eugene Water & Electric Board/Springfield utility Board - E/S Telecom, Development Implementation Plan, October 14, 1996. - Telecommunications Infrastructure Business Plan, unpublished report, June 15,1996. - Telecommunications Infrastructure Feasibility Study, August 31, 1995. Fluor Daniel Telecom - Telecommunications Infrastructure Development and Evolution, A Confidential Assessment prepared for Mr. John Berndt, President, Fluor Daniel Telecom, Dallas TX, March 25, 1997. OGI Telecomm - Business Plan for Alternative Exchange Carrier and Competitive Access Provider Services, August 1995. (by Carlson Consultants, LLC) Metropolitan Communications Consortium Partners - Proposal to the City of Seattle for the Seattle information Highway, 81 pp. plus attachments, October 14, 1994. (by Richard C. T. Li, Inc. and Carlson Consultants, LLC) Snohomish County PUD No. 1, - Fiber Optic Industry Study, July 1994. (by Richard C. T. Li, Inc. and Carlson Consultants, LLC) Metropolitan Communications Authority, Inc. - Seattle Information Highway Project Financial Models, August 1993. (by Richard C. T. Li, Inc. and Carlson Consultants, LLC) - Metropolitan Communications Authority, Inc., A Study of Telecommunications Companies in Washington State, July 1993. (by Richard C. T. Li, Inc. and Carlson Consultants, LLC) © Metropolitan Communications Consultants Metropolitan Communications Consultants page 7 KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES Brief resumes of key members of MCC are presented below: Richard C. T. ti, P.E. Telephone: 206-$22-6778 Mr. Richard Li has been a consulting engineer since 1972, and is co- founder and President of Metropolitan Communications Consultants. Mr. Li has extensive experience working with cities, towns, municipal agencies and private clients throughout the Northwest. He specializes in planning, studies, and project management and has completed hundreds of assignments covering the full range of engineering services for municipal and utility projects. Since 1992, Mr. Li has been engaged specifically as a telecommunications consultant, affiliated with the Carlson Group since 1992, and now directly through MCC since 1996. He has worked with numerous cities and pubic and private clients providing consulting services in telecommunications policy and regulatory work; feasibility, business and financing plans; designs, implementation and continuing system development. In addition to his MCC clients, Mr. Li's municipal and utility clients have also included the Seattle Water Department, Snohomish County PUD No. 1, King County Metropolitan Services, Energy Northwest, and cities, towns and utility districts throughout the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Li has a M.S. in Civil Engineering (Sanitary) from the University of Washington and is a Professional Engineer licensed in Washington and previously in Oregon, Idaho and California. F. Paul Carlson, Ph.D., P.E. Telephone: 253-589-1770 Dr. Paul Carlson is co-founder of Metropolitan Communications Consultants (MCC), and CEO of the Carlson Group of Companies, of which MCC is a member company. Dr. Carlson has participated in numerous telecommunications projects performed for private clients and public agencies. Dr. Carlson is a consultant to Lucent Technologies in New Jersey and Dallas, Cascade Microtech, Inc., in Portland, Oregon and the Frank Russell Company in Tacoma. Other consulting activities have been in business reengineering and restructuring projects in Saudi Arabia, at Lucent Power Systems, AT&T Microelectronics, Cascade Microtech, Inc., Atcall, Inc., and numerous startup and early-stage development companies. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr. Carlson was Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, at Honeywell, Inc. from 1988 to 1991. Between 1977 and 1988 he was President and CEO of Oregon Graduate Center, where he also founded OGI Telecomm, a shared tenant service provider (STS). He has served on the boards of numerous high technology and Fortune 500 companies including Frank Russell Trust Company, Tektronix, PacifiCorp, Logic Automation (Synopsis), Cascade Microtech, Inc., Barrett Enclosures, Inc., Atcall, Inc., Simutech, LLC, and Integrated Data Communications (IDC), Inc. Dr. Carlson has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington, where he was a Professor of Electrical Engineering for 10 years and is a Registered Engineer in Washington and Oregon. © Metropolitan Communications Consultants Metropolitan Communications Consultants page 8 Clarence A. West, Attorney-at-law Winstead Sechrest and Minick P.C. Specialist Legal Consultant Mr. West has had a primary focus on telecommunication law for over a decade. Mr. West has represented franchising authorities throughout the nation on matters including franchise fee compliance issues, negotiations of cable television, telecommunications and fight-of-way use agreements pursuant to state and federal law. As former City Attorney of the City of Houston, Mr. West represented the City in franchise fee claims against the local telephone franchise on underpaid franchise fees, which resulted in a multimillion-dollar settlement to the City of Houston. He has subsequently represented a number of cities throughout the nation on franchise fee claims, which has resulted in an excess of $10 million being recouped by those cities, such as Austin and Fort Worth, Texas, Memphis, Tennessee, Mercer Island, Washington, and Prince George's County, Maryland. Clients have also been current landowners of multi-tenant residential commercial properties, which may require telecommunication services. Representative city clients include: Austin, Baytown, League City, Pasadena, Texas City, Wharton, Cedar Park, Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas; Auburn, New York; Memphis, Tennessee; Mercer Island, Richland, Ellensburg, Washington; Takoma Park, Maryland and Prince George's County, Maryland. Selected Papers and Publications · "Cable and Telcom Franchising After the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Amended Texas Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995", Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors Conference (TATOA); Austin, Texas, 1996. · "Franchising and Contracting Issues for Local Governments," Panel Moderator, Annual Conference National Institute of Municipal Law Officers ("NIMLO"), Chicago, Illinois, 1995. · "Local Regulatory Role of Cities Over "I:~ontraditional" Cable Television Systems (or What You can Do With Those Other Guys -- HSD, DBS, SMATV, MDS and Telephone and Cable Television and other Telecommunication Service Providers)", presentation to NATOA Conference, 1994. · "Local Franchising Requirements (and Obligations) in Providing "Video Dialtone" Service", 35 Municipal Attorney 158 (1994) · "Knock, Knock, Let Me In -- An Overview of the Legal Issues Surrounding Building Access for Telecommunication Service Providers", presentation to law firm of Dow, Cogburn & Friedman (1996) Education B.A. with Honors (Political Science, Philosophy/Mathematics, minor); University of Houston, 1973. J.D. - Bates College of Law, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, 1976. Professional Memberships and Associations American Bar Association, Past Section on Public Law. International Institute for Municipal Law Officers, Section Chair on Utilities and Franchises. Houston Bar Association. Texas City Attorneys' Association. © Metropolitan Communications Consultants I-Net Construction · Proposed Consulting Services (lump sum) ~ Cable Operator plans & specifications review cable material node cabinets & termination gear network layout & optical budgets ~ Construction phase engineering shop drawing review - field problems & change orders payment requests ~ Fiber testing observation - test planning & coordination - conformance with optical budget ~ Inspection and acceptance preliminary & final inspections punch list - final report Fast Track · Proposed Consulting Services (time & materials) '~ Z-Net services agreement - development negotiation ~ Other services (if needed) - fiber lease master permit right-of-way license amendment - vendor qualifications review equipment review · Fast track contingency plan ~J April 2003 trigger date request for proposal for services sealed bid for site drops consulting services MCC performance · Comprehensive telecommunications ordinances · Fiber optic business plan · Cable television franchise renewal · Oesign engineering & pilot project services Staff recommendation · Proven track record · qualifications & experience · Project background · Satisfies City franchise requirements , Available to support fast track