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Utility Advisory Committee
July 9,2002
every two years with a goal of providing a countywide comprehensive litter and illegal dump site clean-
up using prisoners supervised by Sheriffs deputies. The private sector donates some equipment and
supplies, and the Road and Sheriffs departments provide staffing support, litter bags, use of additional
equipment and transportation. In exchange for the fee waiver winter maintenance of the Tumwater
Truck Route will continue which includes sanding and de-icing, snow removal and sand removal. A
short discussion followed.
Conncilman Campbell moved to recommend the program as presented to the Council to waive
landfill fees for the Community Litter Cleanup and the WSDOT "Adopt a Highway" programs.
Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Amendment No. I To Consultant Agreement With Skillings-Connolly, Contract #22-01
Stephen Sperr, Utility Engineer, explained the necessity of amending the agreement to perform design
work for various sewer main replacement projects indicating that a scope and budget for the work had
been negotiated. Mr. Sperr noted four locations would be a part ofthe work effort which were
combined to reduce design and construction costs. Funds would be shifted to remain within the budget.
There was a brief discussion.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No.1 in
the amount of $36,351 to Skillings-Connolly, Inc. for a total contract amount not to exceed
$196,351. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. Bonneville Power Administration (BP A) Billing Credits Agreement and Transmission
Contract Revisions
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, indicated the revisions requested were routine
changes to reflect the latest power prices and Federal Energy Regulatory commission (FERC)
requirements. A brief discussion followed.
Councilman Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorize the Director fo Public Works
and Utilities to sign the revisions to the BP A BilIing Credits Agreement and Transmission
Contract and authorize future revisions to Exhibit H of the Billing Credits Agreement. Dean Reed
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
E. BP A Wholesale Rate Adjustments
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, reviewed the three cost recovery adjustment clauses
(CRAC) which included load based (can be adjusted every six months), financial based (temporary one-
year rate adjustments), and safety net (triggered anytime BP A forecasts a 50% probability that it will
miss a treasury or other creditor payment). There was a short discussion with concern regarding the
safety net likelihood. Mr. McLain indicated there would be a sixty day window after notification before
this rate would take effect.
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Utility Advisory Committee
July 9,2002
every two years with a goal of providing a countywide comprehensive litter and illegal dump site clean-
up using prisoners supervised by Sheriff s deputies. The private sector donates some equipment and
supplies, and the Road and Sheriffs departments provide staffing support, litter bags, use of additional
equipment and transportation. In exchange for the fee waiver winter maintenance of the Tumwater
Truck Route will continue which includes sanding and de-icing, snow removal and sand removal. A
short discussion followed.
Conncilman Campbell moved to recommend the program as presented to the Council to waive
landfill fees for the Community Litter Cleanup and the WSDOT "Adopt a Highway" programs.
Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. Amendment No.1 To Consultant Agreement With Skillings-Connolly, Contract #22-01
Stephen Sperr, Utility Engineer, explained the necessity of amending the agreement to perform design
work for various sewer main replacement projects indicating that a scope and budget for the work had
been negotiated. Mr. Sperr noted four locations would be a part of the work effort which were
combined to reduce design and construction costs. Funds would be shifted to remain within the budget.
There was a brief discussion.
Dean Reed moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No.1 in
the amount of $36,351 to SkilIings-Connolly, Inc. for a total contract amount not to exceed
$196,351. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried nnanimously.
D. Bonneville Power Administration (BP A) Billing Credits Agreement and Transmission
Contract Revisions
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, indicated the revisions requested were routine
changes to reflect the latest power prices and Federal Energy Regulatory commission (FERC)
requirements. A brief discussion followed.
Councilman Camphell moved to recommend City Council authorize the Director fo Public Works
and Utilities to sign the revisions to the BP A Billing Credits Agreement and Transmission
Contract and authorize future revisions to Exhibit H of the Billing Credits Agreement. Dean Reed
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
E. BP A Wholesale Rate Adjustments
Scott McLain, Deputy Director for Power Systems, reviewed the three cost recovery adjustment clauses
(CRAC) which included load based (can be adjusted every six months), financial based (temporary one-
year rate adjustments), and safety net (triggered anytime BP A forecasts a 50% probability that it will
miss a treasury or other creditor payment). There was a short discussion with concern regarding the
safety net likelihood. Mr. McLain indicated there would be a sixty day window after notification before
this rate would take effect.
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No action taken. Information only.
F. Northland Cable Wide Area Network (WAN) Use Agreement
Councilman Campbell moved to table the item and place it on a Special Meeting agenda Tuesday,
July 30, 2002 at 2 PM. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
G. Capacity Provisioning Institutional Network Services Agreement
Councilman Campbell moved to table the item and place it on a Special Meeting agenda Tuesday,
July 30, 2002 at 2 PM. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
H. Capacity Provisioning Master Permit
Councilman Campbell moved to table the item and place it on a Special Meeting agenda Tuesday,
July 30, 2002 at 2 PM. Council member Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
I. Clallam PUD Right-Of-Way License Agreement Amendment
Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, pointed out that originally the District accepted a right-of-way
license that enabled construction of telecommunications infrastructure within the City for the District's
own use. An amendment to the right-of-way license with the PUD is no longer necessary because the
District will now provide an interconnection outside of the City limits at their headquarters. A short
discussion followed.
No action taken. Information only.
J. Institutional Network Implementation Consulting Services Monthly Status Report
There was an acknowledgment to staff for the excellent information provided which allows monitoring
of progress both as an activity as well as budgeted money spent.
No action taken. Information only.
VI. Next Meeting:
Special Meeting - July 23,3 p.m.
Stormwater
Special Meeting - July 30, 2 p.m.
Northland Cable Wide Area Network (WAN) Use Agreement
Capacity Provisioning Institutional Network Services Agreement
Capacity Provisioning Master Permit
Regular Meeting - August 13,3 p.m.
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VII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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Allen Bentley, Chairman
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