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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 04/14/2009 Utility Advisory Committee Public Works Conference Room Port Angeles, W A 98362 April 14,2009 AGENDA I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Approval Of Minutes For March 10, 2009 IV. Late Items V. Discussion Items A. PowerStream Communications, Inc. Presentation (Electronic copy of presentation available upon request) B. Bonneville Power Administration Accord and Satisfaction Agreement C. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Block Grant Applications D. Vern Burton Lighting Projects (No staffreport provided - oral report only) E. Bonneville Power Administration Outstanding Issues F. Utility Revenue Report - First Quarter 2009 VI. Next Meeting Date: May 12, 2009 Next month staff proposes a special meeting for a field trip to the Port Angeles Water Treatment Plant. We will leave City Hall at 1PM for the field trip and the remaining agenda would be discussed at 3PM in the Jack Pittis Conference Room. VII. Adjournment N \U AC\FIN AL \041409 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ~~ GUEST SI N P SHEET PRINT NAME N: \PWKS \LIGHT\ CONS \ CATE \ SIGNUP. wpd ORGANIZATION 51-. LfAf,o(. l) AA...~ naP Utility Advisory Committee Public Works Conference Room Port Angeles, W A 98362 March 10, 2009 3:00 p.m. ~- ~,. L Call To Order Chairman Reed Called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. IL Roll Call Members Present: Chairman Reed, Dan Di Guilio, Betsy Wharton Members Absent: Karen Rogers, Orville Campbell Staff Present: Kent Myers (3:41), Bill Bloor, Larry Dunbar, Steve Sperr, Kathryn Neal, Terry Dahlquist, Phil Lusk, Tom McCabe, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Craig Johnson - Capacity Provisioning, Inc. Tom Callis - Peninsula Daily News III. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Reed asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes of February 10, 2009. Councilman Di Guilio noted a minor correction. Councilman Di Guilio moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. IV. Late Items - None V. Discussion Items: A. Water/Wastewater Bond Refund Yvonne Ziomkowski, Finance Director, explained that there may be an opportunity in the future to reduce debt service expenses by refunding the 1998 W ater/W astewater revenue bonds, which were refunded in 2003. Staff is preparing to refund the bonds as soon as market conditions become attractive. An amendment to the Treatment Plant Operating and Maintenance Fund Ordinance is needed as part ofthe bond refund. There was a brief discussion. Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Councill) proceed with the Water/Wastewater bond refund when market conditions become attractive, and 2) amend Chapter 3.42 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to allow a portion of the Treatment Plant Operating and Maintenance fund reserves to be restricted for the refunded bonds. Councilman Di Guilio seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. B. Amendment No.4 To Consultant Agreement For Phase 1 CSO Projects Kathryn Neal, Engineering Manager, distributed a handout, reviewed the information contained in the packet, responded to questions, and provided clarification. Several unanticipated elements of work critical to the design effort have been identified and the remaining design and permitting work can be resumed. There was a brief discussion. Councilman Di Guilio moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No.4 to the Consultant Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for Phase 1 CSO Projects in an amount not to exceed $1,150,000, which increases the maximum compensation under the agreement from $1,847,700 to $2,007,700. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. C. First Street Lighting Improvements For The Eastern Entryway Corridor, Project 06-21 Terry Dahlquist, Electrical Engineering Manager, noted that new sidewalks will be constructed along East First Street from Liberty to Golf Course Road this summer and it was proposed to convert existing overhead street lighting wiring to underground. A discussion followed. Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council reallocate $75,000 from the Electric Utility budge for personnel expenses and use $75,000 in cash reserves to fund the street lighting improvements on East First Street. Councilman Di Guilio seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. D. Network Needs Assessment And Public Safety Considerations ConsuliantAgreement Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, advised that the City had advertised, received, and evaluated proposals for consulting services for a network and security needs assessment. There was a brief discussion. Councilman Di Guilio moved to recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a consulting contract and non-disclosure agreement with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation in an amount not to exceed $52,000, and authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the agreement, if necessary. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. E. Interagency Agreement For Performance Based Contracting Amendment Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems, advised that staffhad interviewed several Washington State qualified performance contractors and that proposals would be presented to the Committee at a future date. There was a brief discussion. Councilmember Wharton moved to recommend City Council authorize the Public Works and Utilities Director to negotiate and sign an amendment to the Interagency Agreement for Performance Based Contracting for proposals for the Conservation Voltage Reduction and City Hall Complex Energy Conservation projects. Councilman Di Gilio seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. F. Western Climate Initiative Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager, passed out a handout and reviewed the current status of a state program and regulations being developed for greenhouse gases that may impact the City. A discussion followed. Information only. No action taken. VL Information Only Items (No Discussion Of Staff Reports) Annual Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report Annual Water Use Efficiency Report Annual Energy Conservation Report Annual Benefit Dump Day Bonneville Power Administration Wholesale Power Initial Rate Proposal Bring Your GREEN TO WORK with ENERGY STAR Utility Cost Of Service Study And Rate Studies Calendar VIL Next Meeting Date: April 14, 2009 VIIL Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:51 p.m. Chairman Reed Cate Rinehart, Admin Spec II ~; JOr 'R'~Ti'PJ.rf NI 'G' :E: 'LE:S' I / fl I <' < ., , i p' : y , " WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. Utility Advisory Committee Memo Date: April 14, 2009 To: Utility Advisory Committee From: Dan McKeen, Fire Chief ~ Subject: Ambulance Billing Agreement With Clallam County Summary: Occasionally, inmates incarcerated at the Clallam County Jail are treated and transported by Port Angeles Medic 1 personnel. To provide consistency in ambulance transport billing, and to ensure timely payment for services, the Fire Department worked with Clallam County Jail staff to develop an Ambulance Billing Agreement.The Agreement provides for pre- , determined charges using Medicaid rates and a provision that requires prompt payment to the City once a bill is submitted. The proposed charges are consistent with the rates charged to the County for inmates by the areas other medical providers. Recommendation: Forward a favorable recommendation to City Council to approve the Ambulance Billing Agreement with Clallam County. Background/Analysis: On occasion, inmates incarcerated at the Clallam County Jail require medical treatment and transport by Port Angeles Fire Department EMS personnel. As is the case with other medical transports, the City attempts to recover costs for medical transport services provided for inmates at the jail. By law, once a person has been incarcerated, the jurisdiction assumes responsibility for their medical care. Locally, that responsibility often lies with Clallam County I . Inmates who are City of Port Angeles residents are covered for the service provided through the Medic I utility. The City will bill a third party payer for costs incurred, but that is the extent of the billing as the inmate or jurisdiction is not responsible for any out of pocket expense. Inmates who are not City residents do not pay into the City's Medic I utility and the responsible jurisdiction would be accountable for any charges not covered by insurance. Again, third party payers are billed first, however if the inmate has no insurance or they are underinsured, the billing reverts to the jurisdiction. In some cases, the charges for inmate EMS services at the jail have been somewhat inconsistent and the compensation from the County has been delayed. The Port Angeles Fire Department would like to correct that situation. I The County is responsible for the payment of inmate transports, unless the inmate was transported prior to "~~c!r.i!l~'~, whic~ 'l'0u!d remain the ~esponsibility of the arresting agency. N:\UAC\Final\Ambulance BIllIng Agreement WIth Clallam County. doc Ambulance Billmg Agreement With Clallam County Aprill4,2009 Page 2 Both Olympic Medical Center and Olympic Ambulance have pre-determined charges for services provided to inmates at the County jail - both entities charge based upon Medicaid rates. The Port Angeles Fire Department is proposing a similar billing policy for EMS services provided for inmates at the jail who are not City residents. Under this policy, the Port Angeles Fire Department would first bill the inmate's private insurance, and in the case that no insurance coverage is available, the Cou~ty would be charged 100% of the prevailing Medicaid rate for ambulance transport. This policy would have the advantage of being consistent with pre-existing policies that have been in place and used by other agencies for many years. Additionally, since Medicaid rates are pre- determined and published, the administration of this policy would simplify the inmate billing process and guarantee prompt payment. The City's Public Safety Advisory Board reviewed the proposal and voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council for approval. Attachment: Ambulance Billing Agreement With Clallam County INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES and CLALLAM COUNTY RELATING TO THE BILLING OF COUNTY INMATES This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Port Angeles, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington (hereinafter "City"), and the County of Clallam, a political subdIvision of the State of Washington (hereinafter "County"). . Pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW, which authorizes intergovernmental agreements, and RCW 70.48.130, which delineates financial responsibility for emergency and necessary medical services provided to County Jail inmates, the City and the County agree as follows: 1. Services The City shall provide emergency pre-hospital treatment and ambulance transport to mmates who have been booked into and are in the custody of the Clallam County Jail. 2. Terms A. This Agreement shall be effective May 2009, and will continue until terminated as provided below. B. This Agreement may be terminated without just cause by either party upon ninety (90) days prior written notice. 3. Payment A. In consideration of the services provided by the City, and except as provided in Paragraph B below, the County shall pay the City one hundred percent (100%) of the Medicaid rate for the service provided. The City and its ambulance billing contractor will use its best efforts to submit bills within forty-five (45) days of provision of the service. The bill will be mailed to: Clallam County Correctional Facility Attention: Jail Medical 223 East 4th Street, Suite 12 Port Angeles, W A 98362 B. The County shall not be responsible for payment on account of services provided to an inmate who is a City resident, or an inmate that is covered by a private, state, or federal health insurance, which includes coverage for emergency and ambulance services that meets or exceeds the Medicaid rate as outlined in "A". If applicable, the inmate's insurance will be billed, and any co-payments and deductibles shall be deemed to be satisfied by payment of their monthly utility charges. This section applies only if the inmate: provides the City with all requested information and documentation including, but not limited to, insurance information and medical records relative to billing for the ambulance service; and assigns to the City the patient's right to receive payment from all applicable third-party payers. For the purpose of this section, a City resident refers only to someone who maintains a dwelling unit inside the City as a fixed abode, and is assessed and is current with a monthly Medic 1 utility charge. 4. Confidentiality A. Confidential medical information will be available only to authorized personnel employed by the County. B. County agrees to adhere to state and federal regulations on confidentiality of medical information collected by the City and transmitted to the County. The City and the County have the responsibility to apply their own disciplinary actions for any of their own employees who violate confidentiality protocols. 5. Compensation The County has budgeted funds to reimburse the City for the costs outlined in this agreement. The County agrees to make payment to the City within thirty (30) days of receIpt of bill from the City. 6. Contact Persons The City and the County will each appoint a representative who will be responsible for the administration of this Agreement. Unless otherwise designated in writing, the City contact person will be the Port Angeles Fire Chief. The County contact person will be the Sheriffs Office Jail Superintendent. 7. Dispute Resolution Disputes shall be referred to the Sheriff and the City Council's designee for settlement. If I disputes are not resolved by the parties within thirty (30) days of the referral, unless the I parties agree to an extension of time, the dispute shall be referred to an arbitrator who has been mutually agreed upon by the City and County. Or if they cannot agree to an arbitrator, the parties will apply to the presiding judge of the Clallam County Superior Court for appointment of an arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on both parties. Each party shall pay one-half of the arbitrator's fee. 8. Entire Agreement No other understandmg, oral or written, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. 9. Indemnification I The County shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, agents and employees, or any of them, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by reason of or arising out of any negligent action or omission of the County, its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them. In the event that any suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damage is brought against the City, the County shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; provided, that, the City retains the right to participate in said. suit if any principle of governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment be rendered against the City and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, or jointly against the City and the County and their respective officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, the County shall satisfy the same. The City shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by reason of or arising out of any negligent act or omission of the City, its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them. In the event that any suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damage is brought against the County, the City shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; provided that the County retains the right to participate in said suit if any principle of governmental or public laws is involved; and if final . judgment be rendered against the County, and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, or jointly against the County and the City and their respective officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, the City shall satisfy the same. In executing this agreement, the County does not assume liability or responsibility for or in any way release the City from any liability or responsibility, which arises in whole or in part from the existence or effect of City ordinances, rules or regulations. If any cause, claim, suit, action or administrative proceeding is commenced in which the enforceability and/or validity of any such City ordinance, rule or regulation is at issue, the City shall defend the same at its sole expense and if judgment is entered or damages are awarded against the city, the County, or both, the City shall satisfy the same, including all chargeable costs and attorney's fees. In executing this agreement, the City does not assume liability or responsibility for or in any way release the County from any liability or responsibility, which arises in whole or in part from the existence or effect of County ordinances, rules or regulations. If any cause, claIm, suit, action or administrative proceeding is commenced in which the enforceability and/or validity of any such County ordinance, rule or regulation is at issue, the County shall defend the same at its sole expense and if judgment is entered or damages are awarded against the County, the City, or both, the County shall satisfy the same, including all chargeable costs and attorney's fees. The terms of Section 9 "Indemnification" shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 10. Severability If any provision of this contract shall be held invalid, the remainder of this contract shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would then continue to serve the purposes and objectives of both parties. DATED this day of ,2009. City of Port Angeles Board of Clallam County Commissioners By Gary Braun, Mayor By: Howard V. Doherty, Jr., Chair Attest: Attest: By: Becky J. Upton, City Clerk, CMC By: Trish Holden, Clerk of the Board, CMC Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form: By: William E. Bloor, City Attorney By: Mark Nichols, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Date: To: From: Subject: ~ORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. Utility Advisory Committee Memo April 14, 2009 Utility Advisory Committee Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems PowerStream Communications, Inc. Presentation Summary: Staffwas approached by PowerStream Communications, Inc. about the City's interest in telecommunications services provided via powerline carrier technology. Recommendation: For information only, no action requested. Background/Analysis: PowerStream Communications, Inc., approached staff about the City's interest in telecommunications services provided via powerline carrier technology (also known as broadband over power lines or BPL). To enable BPL, injection equipment would be attached to each electric substation, repeaters would be attached as necessary along distribution lines, and a coupler would be installed to bypass each transformer. Mr. Jamie Aggen, Chief Executive Officer/President of Power Stream Communications, Inc. will provide a presentation on BPL. An electronic copy of BPL background information provided by PowerStream Communications, Inc. is available upon request. N \UAC\Fmal\PowerStream CommumcatlOns PresentatIOn doc / Date: To: From: Subject: ~ORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. Utility Advisory Committee Memo April 14, 2009 Utility Advisory Committee Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems Bonneville Power Adminstration Accord and Satisfaction Agreement Summary: The Bonneville Power Administration and staff are interested in terminating the billing credit agreement and fulfilling the City's responsibilities under a legacy conservation loan agreement. On 2/17/2009, City Council directed staff to return after additional information about the quality of outstanding loans is determined. Recommendation: Forward a favorable recommendation to City Council to approve and authorize the Director of Public Works and Utilities to sign the revised Accord and Satisfaction Agreement. Background/Analysis: On 2/1012009, the Utility Advisory Committee forwarded a favorable recommendation to City Council to approve and authorize the Director of Public Works and Utilities to sign the Accord and Satisfaction Agreement. On 2/17/2009, City Council directed staff to return after additional information about the quality of outstanding loans is determined. Staff researched all outstanding loans and it appears that thirteen homes have transferred ownership without paying off the conservation lien. Under the legacy conservation loan agreement the City is responsible to attempt to collect the conservation liens and provide notices to the Bonneville Power Administration (BP A). If City Council approves the proposed Accord And Satisfaction Agreement, the City would not be required to attempt to collect the thirteen conservation liens. In cooperation with BP A, the net present value calculation for future City Billing Credit Agreement compensation has been escalated based on historical wholesale rate adjustments. The updated net present value calculation result is there would be no City or BP A expenses under the revised Accord And Satisfaction Agreement. Under the revised Accord And Satisfaction Agreement the City would not have to pay BP A for any outstanding loans when the liens are satisfied in the future. Staff will annually send a reminder to customers about their outstanding loan obligations, and will pursue collection of loans that have had a change in ownership. Staff recommends that the UAC forward a favorable recommendation to City Council to approve and authorize the Director of Public Works and Utilities to sign the revised Accord and Satisfaction Agreement. N:\UAC\Fmal\BP A Accord and Satisfaction Agreement.doc Date: To: From: Subject: ~'O' R,rT''PJ.' NG'E'L' EIS' ~ 'i I; 'I I , , , ,,' : ' ~ { 1 ! , , WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. Utility Advisory Committee Memo April 14, 2009 Utility Advisory Committee Phil Lusk, Power Resources Manager American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Block Grant Applications Summary: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009, Public Law 111-5, appropriates funding for the U.S. Department of Energy to issue/award formula-based grants to states, U.S. territories, units oflocal government, and Indian tribes under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Recommendation: Support staff's recommendation to proceed with grant applications. Background/Analysis: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009, Public Law 111-5, (the economic stimulus package) created a total funding authorization of $825 billion. Of that amount, around $3.2 billion was appropriated as funding for the U.S. Department of Energy to issue/award formula-based grants to states, U.S. territories, units oflocal government, and Indian tribes under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program will provide financial assistance to create and implement strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve efficiency in the building, transportation, and other appropriate sectors. A total of $56,099,900 has been allocated to Washington State, and around 81 % of the funding will target the state's larger cities (>35,000 population) and counties (>200,000 population). After deducting the portion of the funds will be used to provide additional support the Washington State Energy Program, around $6.4 million will be a competitive solicitation to support energy efficiency projects in small cities and counties. The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development is deciding what process it will use to distribute the funds, but has told staff that a streamlined Request for Proposal process to select recipients and distribute funds will be issued in late-Spring or eady- Summer. Staff requests a recommendation from the Utility Advisory Committee to proceed with grant applications, which could total around $300,000 or more. Staff will return to the Utility Advisory Committee and City Council if a grant is offered. N.\UAC\Fmal\American Recovery and Remvestment Act Block Grant ApplicatIOns doc ClEARING UP. April 6, 2009 . No. 1384. page 9 Supply & Demand [14] Wash. Interests See opportunities Challenges with Stimulus Bucks. fro!n [41 Federal stimulus money presents major opportunities and a few challenges for energy interests, as highlighted at a packed event in Seattle on March 31. An overflow crowd gathered at McKinstry Co. headquarters to learn the nitty-gritty elements of stimulus funding for Washington, along with ideas for capitalizing on the federal manna. . Partnerships, leveraging, job creation, innovation, energy savings and greenhouse-gas reductions were among the prominent valued attributes for pursuing stimulus bucks. This represents a "very unique" and "giant" opportunity for Washington state, reported Rogers Weed, new director of the state's Department of <;:ommunity, T~ade and Economic Development. He hsted energy-strmulus funding, along with The Boeing Co., as his top-two immediate priorities. Washington has been allocated about $176 million in federal energy-stimulus funding, in three general areas, according to Weed and Tony Usibelli, who heads CTED's energy policy division. The state will get $56 million in energy: etficiency an~ conservation block grants. About $46 mIllIon of that wIll flow to cities, counties and tribes, with another $10 million administered by CTED for smaller jurisdictions. About $60 million is available statewide for low- income weatherization, which will be allocated by formula to federally approved public and non-profit entities such as community action agencies. Usibelli told the crowd that 300,000 Washington households qualify for low-income weatherization, but fewer than one-third have received it over the past 25 years. "One of the clear challenges" for the agencies is "to ramp up dramatically in the services they're delivering to low-mcome households," he said. A third segment will funnel another $60 million for efficlency and renewables through the State Energy Program, which Weed described as having the "most flexibility from the federal government in how we choose to spend that money. " The Washington Legislature, which is currently grappling with a projected 2010-2011 budget shortfall estimated at about $9 billion, will have some say over this pot of money , Weed and U sibelli noted. UsibeUi said the state criteria will focus on creating jobs .and quickly generating economic gains, as well as efficIency and clean-energy benefits, GHG reductions and leveraging opportunities. Innovation also will be welcomed, based on "very strong direction from the governor's office" on that point. Anoth~r."huge opportunity" exists for Washington in th~ $41 bIllIon ,o.f energy-related stimulus money that wIll be competltlvely allocated, Weed said. CTEI? ~.ants to hold a conference later this spring to offer an lmtlal draft of a state plan to "drive both the money we have to award and efforts to get federal [competitive] money." He and Usibelli invited continuing discussions about opportunities; Weed called this "inherently an organic process." For the competitive funds, Usibelli outlined several areas in which he believes Washington is "particularly well-positioned." Those include smart grid, alternative fu~ls. and elec!ric vehicles, efficiency/renewables trammg, efficlency /renewables demonstration projects, lowering GHG emissions from the state's lone coal-fired plant n~ar Centralia, and energy-efficient appliances. Cralg Gannett, a partner and energy specialist at the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine, advised stimulus- fund-seekers to, first, "not panic," adding, 'The legiSlation did not "there's this perception this is on a greased rail," and that if you do not have your repeal Murphy'S Law. application in, you're already sunk. Things are going to "Not true," he indicated. go wrong: The stimulus legislation carries a . "ridiculously ambitious" Sept. 30, 2010 deadlIne for contractual obligation of all funds, or else they must be returned to the feds. But Gannett believes this process will be slowed by the dawdling pace of Senate confirmation of federal political appointees at the sub-cabinet level. Gannett recommended pursuing partnerships for funding applications and enlisting political support from elected officials. Finally, "take a breath and be prepared to be patient," he said. "The legislation did not repeal Murphy's Law. Things are going to go wrong. The longer time frame you have to put together your proposal, the better the decisions are going to be." A few specific ideas were broached for stimulus funding. Seattle is looking at energy-efficiency loans to help the fmancing equation for middle-income homeowners, said Michael Mann, acting director of the city's Office of Sustainability and Environment. He also mentioned the Puget Sound New Energy Solutions a coalition of governments, utilities and other stakeh~lders looking into .potent~al joint projects such as smart grid, energy-efficlent bUlldmgs and vehicle electrification (CU No. 1383 [1/11] and [3/19] in this issue). McKinstry president Doug Moore offered an infomercial of sorts, saying his firm and others like it can help ?~ilding owners quickly assess energy-saving OppOrtunltles and assemble viable projects for stimulus- funding consideration. McKinstry CEO Dean Allen acknowledged a "real concern whether this [stimulus funding] process will Copyright@2009, Energy NewsData Corporation CLEARING UP. April 6, 2009. NO. 1384 II page 10 create a sustainable impact. The short answer is, these funds WIll be expended whether they do or not. . . It is our job to turn the short term into the long term, " to secure funds and create "legacy opportunities for our region. " Although details are still evolving, large Washmgton utilities are eyeing federal stimulus money, for their own territories and also in collaboration with other entities. Puget Sound Energy wants to gain "some fair share" of those dollars for its customers and service area, and at the same time is "trying to do that in a coordmated fashlOn with the communities and other utilities that are all part of the Puget Sound region," CEO/President Steve Reynolds told Clearing Up. Reynolds cited a prospect to build on eXIsting energy efficiency ventures among Puget Sound-area utilities, "to help create a regional opportunity to do even more and do it more seamlessly. " Seattle City Light likewise sees both city and regionwide possibIlities for stimulus funding. The state's largest publicly-owned utility is working with other city departments to identify potential projects, with prioriues on job creation, sustainability in terms of lasting beyond stimulus money, and energy and water savings, City Light conservation director Bob BaIzar told Gearing Up. Smart-grid elements and resource conservation managers are among specific options, he said, adding that he's spending half his time these days on stimulus-related activities: "It's a big deal and it's an lffiportant deal. " A vista Utilities also is interested in smart-grid projects, some of which are "shovel-ready" for stimulus money, said spokesman Hugh Imhof. The Spokane-based investor-owned utility is primarily focused on energy efficiency ventures for stimulus support, and is working with the city of Spokane, among other collaborations. "There are some opportunities, and we're going to go after some," he said [Mark Ohrenschall]. Copynght @2009, Energy NewsOata Corporatlon Date: To: From: Subject: ~ORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. Utility Advisory Committee Memo April 14, 2009 Utility Advisory Committee Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems Bonneville Power Administration Outstanding Issues Summary: A summary of several outstanding issues related to the Bonneville Power Administration is presented below. Staff will provide additional information at the meeting. Recommendation: For information only, no action requested. Background! Analysis: The outstanding issues include: Wholesale tJower and transmission rate adjustments. The initial 9.8% wholesale power rate proposal has been in flux and is currently about 6%. There continues to be no wholesale transmission rate adjustment proposed. Amendment to the December 2008 Power Sales Agreement. This is an optional housekeeping amendment anticipated to be offered to the City in May. Another amendment is anticipated next year. Revision to the Tiered Rate Methodology. Due to the economic downturn a revision to the tiered rate methodology is underway to address alternatives to fiscal year 2010 being the contract high water mark. Load forecast. The City is required to forecast the City's Tier 2 needs from October 2011 through September 2013 by the end of April. This is the first forecast under the future "take and pay" tiered rate structure. Residential exchange program. At the conclusion of the wholesale power 2007 supplemental rate case, the Western Public Agencies Group on behalf of its member utilities made a filing. The parties have met twice with no significant progress made toward a settlement. Resource needs assessment. This is an assessment of the capability (energy and demand) of the federally based system. The assessment indicates capacity constraints are likely, which means demand-side management may present higher cost-saving opportunities for the City and its electric customers in the future. Conservation contract. A new 5-year conservation contract is anticipated to be offered to the City in June, and must be accepted by the City before October. Acceptance of the new contract will be required to obtain BP A funding. N.\UAC\Final\BPA Emergmg Issues doc Date: To: From: Subject: ~ORT ANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. Utility Advisory Committee Memo April 14, 2009 Utility Advisory Committee Larry Dunbar, Deputy Director of Power Systems Utility Revenue Report - First Quarter 2009 Summary: Staff is closely monitoring utility revenues in consideration of the worldwide economic downturn. Staff will present the utility revenue report at the meeting. Recommendation: For information only, no action requested. Background/Analysis: Staff is closely monitoring utility revenues in consideration of the worldwide economic downturn. The first quarter 2009 utility revenue report provides a snapshot of current activity including a comparison to the first quarter of 2008. The report includes rate revenues for the electric, water, wastewater, solid waste collection, transfer station, and stormwater utilities. Staff will present the utility revenue report at the meeting. N \UAC\Fmal\Utlhty Revenue Report doc City of Port Angeles Utility Rate Revenue Summary Report Q1 2009 vs. Q1 2008 Comparisons ELECTRIC* TOTAL Rate Revenues All 2008 Jan-Mar 2008 01 2008 as 2008 % Jan-Mar 2009 01 2009 % Increase (Decrease) vs 2008 39:,745,065 9,170,186 23% 9,462,079 3.2% . Electnc Utility had a 0% rate Increase effective January 1, 2009 WATER* TOTAL Rate Revenues All 2008 Jan-Mar 2008 01 2008 as 2008 % Jan-Mar 2009 01 2009 % Increase (Decrease) vs 2008 4,417,288 1,068,725 24% 1,069,636 0.1% . Water Ulility had a 8 5% rate Increase effective January 1, 2009 WASTEWATER & COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW* All 2008 Jan-Mar 2008 01 2008 as 2008 % Jan-Mar 2009 01 2009 % Increase (Decrease) vs 2008 TOTAL Rate Revenues 4,806,244 1,173,946 24% 1,279,111 9% . Wastewater UtIlity had a 9 7% rate Increase effectIve January 1, 2009 SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS* TOTAL Rate Revenues All 2008 Jan-Mar 2008 01 2008 as 2008 % Jan-Mar 2009 01 2009 % Increase (Decrease) vs 2008 2,965,448 1,236,491 42% 1,201,643 -2.8% . Solid Waste Collections Utility had a 0 6% rate Increase effective January 1, 2009 N \PWKSILlGHTlPOWMISTATSI2009 STATS\RATE REVENUE SUMMARY 2009 4/14/2009 City of Port Angeles Utility Rate Revenue Summary Report Q1 2009 vs. Q1 2008 Comparisons TRANSFER STATION* TOTAL Rate Revenues All 2008 Jan-Mar 2008 01 2008 as 2008 % Jan-Mar 2009 01 2009 % Increase (Decrease) vs 2008 4,753,089 869,010 18% 755,841 -13.0% . Transfer StaliOn had a 10 5% rate Increase effective January 1, 2009 STORMWATER COLLECTIONS* TOTAL Rate RevJnues 7081,935 261,391 ! 4% 26,921 20% All 2008 Jan-Mar 2008 01 2008 as 2008 % Jan-Mar 2009 01 2009 % Increase (Decrease) vs 2008 . Stonnwater Collections Utility had a 0% rate Increase effective January 1, 2009 UTILITY DELINQUENT NOTICES TOTAL Notices All 2008 Jan-Mar 2008 01 2008 as 2008 % Jan-Mar 2009 01 2009 % Increase (Decrease) vs 2008 22,544 5,643 25% 5,830 33% UTILITY CUT DELINQUENT AMOUNTS TOTAL Delinquent Cut Amounts All 2008 Jan-Mar 2008 01 2008 as 2008 % Jan-Mar 2009 01 2009 % Increase (Decrease) vs 2008 1,786,010 434,722 24% 395,108 -9.1% NOTE Source data from SunGuard PubliC Sector Monthly Budget Status Report N IPWKSILlGHTlPOWMISTATSI2009 STATSlRATE REVENUE SUMMARY 2009 4/14/2009