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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 07/09/2001 POET ANGELES~ WA ~B362 · lUlY ~ 200 ;3:00 P.m, AGENDA II. ROLL P-ALL Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTE5 OF JUNE ~ VI. NEXT MEETING - AUGUST 13~ 2OOl UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PORT ANGELES WORKS! COMBINED MEETING Port Angeles, Washington ~ June 11, 2001 I. Call to Order: Chairman Reed called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. It was noted that the agenda was mended to remove the works "Special Meeting". II. Roll Call: Members Present: Chairman Reed, Larry Williams, Mayor Doyle, Orville Campbell, Allen Bentley Members Absent: None StaffPresent: Michael Quinn, Craig Knutson, Tim Smith, Tanya O'Neill, Yvoune Ziomkowski, Brad Collins, Gary Kenworthy, Ken Ridout, Scott McLain, LarryDunbar, DoyleMcGinley, JeffYoung, Tom McCabe, Steve Sperr, Cate Rinehart Others Present: Richard Li - Metropolitan Communications Consultants Dr. Paul Carlson - Metropolitan Communications Consultants Bob Jensen- Capacity Provisioning Bill Roberds - Capacity Provisioning Leonard Beil - PA Works Mac Ruddell - PA Works Randy Johnson - PA Works Jim Hulett - PA Works Dennis Bragg - Den-Ree Productions III. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Reed recognized the need to alter the order of the agenda to accommodate certain individuals in attendance. Chairman Reed asked if there were any further changes or additions to the agenda. None were given. Chairman Reed then asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of April 30, 2001. Mayor Doyle moved to approve the minutes. Councilman WilLiams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Chairman Reed asked if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of May 7, 2001. Councilmau Campbell moved to approve the minutes. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. IV. Discussion Items: ~4. Fiber Optic Backbone Business Plan Revised Scope of Work UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE June 11, 2001 Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, introduced Richard Li and Dr. Paul Carlson of Metropolitan Communications Consultants. Mr. Dunbar indicated additional services for consortium building and network implementation would be required depending upon solicitation response. It was explained that the venture was attractive to outsiders and fostered an environment for the local businesses. A short discussion followed. PA Works.* moved to recommend City Council approval as presented. Mayor Doyle moved to recommend City Council approval of the revised scope of work to proceed with implementation of the City/Telephone partnership and City/Cable/Telephone consortium and amend the consulting services agreement scope of work and compensation with Metropolitan Communication consultants. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. B. Fiber Optic Pilot Project Consultants Richard Li and Dr. Paul Carlson reviewed thc project goals which included a test design, demonstration objective, cost validation, technology and acceptance. The pilot project planning aarea and survey respondents were displayed with results indicating readiness and demand. After a brief discussion it was pointed out that the pilot project will include two nodes and that services will be available at the same rate as Seattle. No action taken. Information only. C. MagnaDrive Froposal Jeff Young, Waste Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, reviewed the potential benefits derived through conversion of power couplings. Concern was expressed over a study which indicated lower horse power conversion was not cost effective. It was suggested that this may be a different application than the study mentioned. A brief discussion followed. Mayor Doyle moved to recommend to City Council approve the MagnaDrive retrofit amending staff recommendation to retrofit one blower instead of two. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion which carded four to one with Chairman Reed in opposition. D. Water Quality Report (Calendar Year 2000) Doyle McGinley, Water/Wastewater Collection Superintendent, gave a brief overview of the report that will be distributed to the public noting various areas of mandatory language. Some minor changes were made with the suggestion of placing it aa an information under the City Manager's Report. Councilman Campbell moved to approve the Water Quality Report for presentation to the City Council and distribution to water customers of the City. E. Codification of the Water Shortage Response Plan Ken Ridout, Deputy Director of Utility Operations, clarified penalties changing restriction to 10 gallons per 2 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE June 11, 2001 minute and prior notice before shutoffwith an opportunity for the customer to comment. Mr. Ridout further stated the $100 charge was considered turn on tke. A discussion followed with concerns regarding the penalties. Craig Kuntson, City Attorney, explained the difference between having an ordinance or not during a time of ca'isis. Mayor Doyle moved to direct staff to develop an ordinance for UAC review prior to recommending to the City Council adopting the Water Shortage Respouse Plan. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion which carried four to one with Allen Bentley in opposition. F. Assumption of Solid Waste Services In Upper Golf Course Road ,4nnexation ~4rea Chairman Reed stepped down for the appeamess of fairness due to his home location. Vice Chair Williams continued the meeting on this topic only. Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent, identified 31 homes which thc City could provide refuse and recycling services. Mr. McCabc reviewed the history stating the City did not meet certain conditions at the time of auncxation therefore an amendment was required to the contract with Waste Connections. Following the discussion staffwas directed to notify homeowners of possible changes in services. Mayor Doyle moved to table this item and return it to the UAC at a future date. Councilman Campbell seconded, which carried unanimously. G. Utility Tax on Electric Sales Yvonne Ziomkowski, Finance Director, raised the issue of increased electric rates this fail explaining a rebate of the increased utility taxes could assist retail rate increases. Mrs. Ziomkowski further indicated that due to the unknown factors a general figure of five percent is being currently used for inflation. Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, pointed out that figures would probably change but that the UAC needed to be aware of some of the things staff was looking into. A brief discussion followed. Mayor Doyle recommended City Council authorize rebating electric utility taxes that are in excess of $1,302,000 annually for a one year period. H. CPA 01-01 Utility Extension Policy Change Brad Collins, Community Development Director, pointed out the Comprehensive Plan policy prohibiting the extension of City services outside the City limits without annexation was not working. Mr. Collins noted the extension of facilities would be in thc UGA only and would be cost effective. There was a short discussion with some concern expressed o,~'er the meaning of''no protest agreement". Councilman Williams moved to forward a recommendation of approval to change Utilities and Public Services Element Policy D.3 in the City's Comprehensive Plan to allow for the extension of urban services by the City, at its sole discretion, to the urban growth area without prior annexation. L Marketing Services Professional Services ~4greement UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE June I I, 2001 Larry Dunbar, Power Resoumes Manager, introduced Dennis Bragg of Den-Ree Productions. Mr. Dunbar reviewed the need to inform customers concerning the reasons for rote increases and educating them on how to reduce consumption and cost. It was explained that placing the same information in print, radio and television advertisements would give positive results and the most effective way to implement it would be to use a service agreement. A short discussion followed. Councilman Campbell moved to recommend the Mayor be authorized to enter into the Marketing Services Professional Services Agreement with Den-Ree Productions. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. J. Right-of-Way Permit for CiO2 Drain Line through Nationai Park Service Property Stephen Sperr, Utility Engineer, reported that the existing line ends approximately 500 feet fi.om Peabody Creek and is causing erosion problems in the area within Olympic National Park. Obtaining a permit will allow the City to construct a replacement dralnline and use the facilities for the next ten years. A brief discussion followed. Allen Bentley moved to recommend the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Right-of- Way permit on behalf of the City. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. K. Completion of Industrial Water Line Repairs, Project 20-27 Stephen Sperr, Utility Engineer, announced the repairs had been completed during a scheduled mill shutdown by Daishowa the week of May 14 quickly and safely. An estimate of $70,000 to $100,000 will be reimbursed to the City. There was a briefdiseussinn. No action taken. Information only. Conservation Program Summary of Offerings Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reviewed the various conservation programs which included customer coupons for compact fluorescent lamps, energy rebates, appliance rebates, and free energy and water saving devices. A display for the lobby was shown along with the various pamphlets available to customers. Scott McLaln, Deputy Director of Power Systems, indicated a Vending Miser program was also being added which would power down a vending machine when the surrounding area was unoccupied. There was a short discussion. No action taken. Information only. M. Commercial Lighting Conservation Program Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, pointed out that energy efficient lighting was a cost-effective activity with high customer acceptance. Approval of an agreement could provide up to $200,000 for lighting projects to local businesses. A discussion followed with the additional comment that this is an extension of an existing program. 4 UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE June 11, 2001 Councilman Campbell moved to recommend to the City Council that the Mayor be authorized to enter into the Purchase of Conservation Agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration. Mayor Doyle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. N. BPA Rate Mitigation Agreement Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, explained that all utilities in the Northwest are being asked to reduce their load on BPA by 10% starting this fall to reduce market purchases and lower the rate increase. Mr. McLain indicated it can be done through a combination of conservation program offerings, residential and commercial consumer electricity reduction and an agreement with Dishowa to reduce pulp refining load. A brief discussion followed. Mayor Doyle moved to recommend the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Rate Mitigation Agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration along with an agreement with Daishowa America to commit to reduce their load requiremen~ on the City. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. O. Consumer Electricity Reduction Agreement Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, advised that customers who reduce their load bymore than 10% can receive an incentive at a rate of $.046 per kWh for all savings above 10%. To qualify the residential customer must have lived at the same address and commercial customers must have had the same place of business for the past twelve months. During the discussion that followed Mr. McLain pointed out the individual is required to sign a commitment. Councilman Campbell moved to recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the Consumer Electricity Reduction Agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration. Councilman Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. P. Contribution to ~Vashington PUD Association for DSl effort Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems, reported the Direct Service Industries are pushing for wholesale rates fi.om BPA based on a tiered rate structure. An increase up to 250% could be realized as a result. The was some concern during the discussion that followed regarding the amount of money the City was being asked to contribute towards a consultant to divert this problem. Mr. McLain noted cost was based on number of customers and retail revenue. Mayor Doyle moved to recommend City Court cji authorize th e City Man ager to contribute to the effort against "tiered rates" by BPA in the amount of $4,000. Allen Bently seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. V.. Late Items: None VIl. Next Meeting: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE June 11, 2001 The next meeting will be held July 9, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room. FIlL Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Dean Reed, Chairman Cate Rinehart, Adminislrative Assistant Larry Williams, Vice Chairmman 6/15/01 N:~PWKSkLIGHT~2ONSK2ATE\j un¢ I 1 m*et.wp<l po tA. WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: July 9, 2001 To: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Tom McCabe, Solid Waste Superintendent SUBJECT: Benefit Dump Day Summary: Benefit Dump Day was held on Sunday April 29, 2001 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event was a success. The first vehicle in line arrived at 6:30 A.M. Traffic was backed up to Volunteer Park when the gates opened. The wait in hne was about 90 Minutes at 11:00 AM, 20 minutes by noon, and by 1:00 PM there was no wait. Recommendatiom Information only. Background / Analysis: Personnel: City personnel operated the scales, equipment, provided traffic control, and inspected and directed loads to the proper disposal areas. The Po~t Angeles Food Bank provided 12 volunteers, five collecting information and donations, and seven unloading vehicles at various disposal sites. Waste Management assisted by hauling drop boxes to the working area of the Landfill. Clallam County Environmental Health maintained the Moderate Risk Waste site. Public Comments: Favorable comments were received about the ease of the traffic flow, assistance with unloading, and the idea of helping the Food Bank. Concerns were expressed from residents living along West 18t~ Street such as blocked driveways, intersections, and the inability to get to their homes. These issues were resolved by 1:00 P.M. as there was no backup of vehicles by this time. Recommendations: Listed below are some recommendations for a better event next year: Additional personnel for rotation of breaks Increase traffic control devices to prevent blocking of intersections and driveways. Commence event at 8:00 AM Promotion: Promotion of this event was accomplished using radio and newspaper advertising, an appearance of the Recycling Coordinator on the Todd Ortloff Show, flyers at the Landfill, and event Benefit Dump Day UAC July 9, 2001 messages on Channel 21. Port Angeles Food Bank: The Port Angeles Food Bank received $ 2,853.26 in cash donations and over 3 tons (6,240 pounds) of food. Table 1 summarizes the origin of loads, number of loads, average weight per load, and the percentage of the total of loads weighed. Table 1 Loads Weighed ORIGIN LOADS TONS (39%) AVG % LOAD LBS City of P.A. 247 73.21 592 46 Sequim 54 16.52 611 10 Forks 2 .49 490 1 East County 135 41.0 608 25 West County 98 33.32 680 18 TOTALS 536 164.54 596/avg. 100 Based upon the percentages shown in Table 1, Table 2 is the estimated totals for each origin, loads, and tons for the event. Table 2 Estimated Totals ORIGIN LOADS TONS City of P.A. 629 186.19 Sequim 147 44.91 Forks 13 3.19 East County 348 105.80 West County 254 83.36 TOTALS 1391 423.35 Benefit Dump Day UAC July 9, 2001 Table 3 is the estimated tipping fees by orion and tons delivered. Table 3 Estimated Tip Fee's Not Collected ORIGIN TONS FEE'S City of P.A. 186.19 $14,299 Sequim 44.91 $ 3,449 *City of Sequim 22.46 $ 1,415 Forks 3.19 $ 245 East County 105.80 $ 8,125 West County 83.36 $ 6402 TOTALS 423,45 $ 33,935 * City of Sequim hauled a total of 112.26 tons of materials to the Landfill for their annual clean up week. They were discounted 22.46 tons for a total of $1414.98. They will be charged for 89.80 tons for a cost of $ 5657.40. Table 4 illustrates wages and donated services for the event. Table 4 Employee Cost ( Day of the Event) AGENCY REGULAR HRS. O.T. HRS. OTHER TOTAL COST Waste Management 8 8 Truck hours *$ 662 Clallam County 10.75 *$ 310 City of Port 16 132.5 $ 4,668 Angeles TOTALS 16 151.25 8 $ 5,641 *Donated personnel and resources. * Waste Management: Roll offtmck 8 hours and driver 8 hours D.T. *Clallam County Environmental Health: 8 hours O.T. Total cost for the event: Tipping fee not collected $33,935 Labor (Port Angeles only) 4,668 Materials 1,440 TOTAL $40,043 A:~lump day-2001-1 TMc/dm pORTAN'G r. s WASHINGTON, u.s.a. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: JULY 9, 2001 TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: JAMES L. HARPER, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER SUBJECT: SOLE SOURCE RESOLUTION - 'T' STREET SUBSTATION, SWITCHGEAR DOOR REPLACEMENT Summary: 'T' Street Substation must be rebuilt in 2001 to maintain an acceptable level of service on the west side of the city. The upgrade of the substation includes new electronic relays for improved protection. The most economical means of replacing the relays is to purchase 5 new doors with the relays and wiring har~. ~ess installed. This is only available fi.om Pederson Power Products, the original supplier of the svatchgear. A price of $68,555.52, including sales taxes, was negotiated for the purchase of the 5 doors. Recommendation: Recommend City Council approve a sole source resolution and accept the $68,555.52 negotiated price, including applicable sales taxes, from Pederson Power Products, Inc. for the purchase of 5 replacement switchgear doors complete with new electronic relays and wiring harness and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract. Background / Analysis: A significant portion of our load growth for the past few years has been in the western and eastern areas of the city. On the west side of town there have been a large number of new subdivisions with new housing as well as new large commercial/industrial load requirements at the Port of Purr Angeles' industrial park. This load growth has used almost all of our reserve capacity and requires thc upgrading of"I" Street Substation on the west side of town to allow for additional growth. The reliability of service on the west side of the city is marginal. If the transformer at "F" Street Substation fails during the winter peak load, we have insufficient reserves to cover all the load for 6~10 hours while temporary measures with a portable transformer are put in place. The most economical way to improve thc situation and ensure that our system remains reliable and level of service remains high is to complete the 'T' Street Substation Rebuild project. The upgrade of relaying for the substation is part of the budgeted project. Thc new upgraded relays will require modifying the doors of thc switchgear. The options for this modification were studied by the City's design consultant, TriAxis Engineering. The study indicates that the cost of removing the old relays, covering the holes in the doors where the old relays have been removed, cutting holes for the new relays and installing the relays and wiring harness will be approximately $82,100, if bid as part of the project and done in the field. However, the cost of new doors complete with the relays and wiring harness from the original manufacturer of the switchgear will be approximately $68,600, a savings to the City of $13,500. The delivery lead time for fabrication of the doors prevents the ability to actually compare field fabricating bids against a replacement door bid. The replacement doors are more economical because, the holes to accept the relays can be cut in seconds in the factory rather than several hours for each door in the field. In addition, it takes fewer, less costly manhours for a wiring specialist in a factory who builds wiring harnesses as a profession to do the wiring than for a crew of electricians in the field. Replacement doors which will fit properly are only available from the original manufacturer of the switchgear. They have the fabrication drawings and specifications by which the switchgear was originally constructed. Therefore, competitive bidding is not possible for the supply of replacement doors. Staffand our consultant, TriAxis Engineering, negotiated a price with Pederson Power Products who manufactured the exist switchgear at 'T' Street Substation. The negotiated price for the 5 replacement doors, complete with new electronic relays and wiring harness to connect directly to the existing switchgear, was $68,555.52 including sales tax. Staff recommends the UAC and the City Council approve sole source resolution for the purchase of the 5 replacement switchgear doors complete with new electronic relays and wiring harness fi:om Pederson Power Products for the sum of $68,555.52 including sales tax. WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: July 9, 2001 TO: [JTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Doyle W. McGinley, Superintendent Water/Wastewater Collection SUBJECT.' Codification of the Water Shortage Response Plan Su mmar3,:.The UAC has requested a review of the Ordinance for the Water Shortage Response Plas arepared by the City Attorney. [~ecommen dation: UAC recommend to the City Council to adopt the Water Shortage Respons~ 'lan. Background / Analysis: On May 7, 2001, the Public Works and Utilities Department presented a Water Shortage Response Plan to the UAC for their review and approval. The plan covered five stages needed in the case of a water shortage. Along with the five stages were three penalty levels for noncompliance. The UAC reviewed the proposed plan and had questions/concerns about the penalties recommended for those customers that did not comply with the water shortage plan. At the UAC meeting on June 11, 2001, the Public Works and Utilities Department recommended a change in the water flow restrictions from 1 gallon per minute to 10 gallons per minute. This change was necessary to make sure that the restriction would have no adverse effect on household appliances such as water heaters, washing machines and/or dish washers. The Department also provided the UAC members with a listing of penalties from other agencies around the state. The UAC requested a review of the proposed ordinance. Attached is the proposed ordinance for review and recommendation of approval to the City Council Attachment: Ordinance for Water Shortage Response Plan. N:\TEM P\Water Shot tageOrdUAC.wpd ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing policies and procedures for declaring and dealing with various stages of water shortages, establishing regulations and penalties for enforcing said provisions, and adopting Chapter 13.46 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Chapter 13.46 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read as follows: Chapter 13.46 WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE Sections: 13.46.010 Purpose. 13.46.020 Authority. 13.46.030 Policies and Procedures. 13.46.040 Enforcement. 13.46.050 Variances. 13.46.060 Penalties. 13,46.010 Purpose. It is in the public interest to promote the conservation of the City's water supply in order to protect the health, welfare, and safety of water users. To accomplish this declared purpose, the City reserves the right to exercise its police powers through emergency measures as set forth in this Chapter. 13.46.020 Authority. The City Manager and City Council, when necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare, shall have the authority to declare various stages of water emergencies and to implement the water conservation measures set forth in this Chapter and in the City's Water Shortage Response Plan. 13.46.030 Policies lind Procedures. The following policies and procedures shall apply during the various stages of water emergencies as set forth in this Section: A. Staee L Anticipated water shortage. Internal preparations. -1- The City Manager may declare a Stage I water emergency, when a water shortage is anticipated but not immediate. The Public Works and Utilities Department shall conduct public education efforts regarding the benefits and necessity of conservation by the public. B. Stage II. Serious water shortage. Voluntary conservation. The City Manager may declare a Stage II water emergency, when a water shortage exists such that immediate voluntary reductions in consumption are necessary. The Public Works and Utilities Department shall conduct an intensified public information campaign and shall coordinate the campaign to encourage voluntary water conservation through news releases and other methods of providing information about conservation methods. C. Stage III. Critical water shortage. Limited outdoor restrictions. The City Council may declare a Stage III water emergency, when a water shortage exists such that water supplies are critically impacted and water demand must be reduced. The City Council may establish certain specified days or hours for lawn and garden sprinkling and may prohibit or regulate other non-essential uses of water within the water system during such times as there is an actual or impending water shortage, extreme pressure loss in the distribution system, or for any other reasonable cause. The following non-essential uses of water may be prohibited on all properties connected to the City's water system, whether inside or outside of the City: 1. Washing sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, patios, and other exterior paved areas by direct hosing, except as may be necessary to prevent or eliminate materials dangerous to the public health and safety. 2. Escape of water through breaks or leaks within the customer's plumbing or private distribution system for any period of time beyond which such break or leak should reasonably have been discovered and corrected. It shall be presumed that a period of 48 hours after the customer discovers a leak or break, or receives notice from the City of such leak or break, whichever occurs first, is a reasonable time in which to correct the same. 3. Non-commemial washing of privately owned motor vehicles, trailers, and boats, except from a bucket or hose using a shutoffnozzle for quick rinses. 4. Lawn sprinkling and irrigation which allows water to mn offor overspray the lawn area. Every customer is deemed to have knowledge of and control over his or her lawn sprinkling and irrigation at all times. 5. Sprinkling and irrigation of lawns, ground cover, or other plants, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or on any day not authorized by the established rotation schedule. 6. Such other uses as the Council deems appropriate. -2- D. Stage IV. Emergency water shortage. Mandatory outdoor restrictions and indoor conservation. The City Council may declare a Stage IV water emergency, when a water shortage exists such that maximum flow reduction is immediately required, water available to the City is insufficient to permit any irrigation, watering, or sprinkling, and all available water is needed solely for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection. The City Council may prohibit all non- essential uses of water, including but not limited to all vehicle washing, all lawn watering, and all of the uses that may be prohibited for a Stage III water emergency. The Public Works and Utilities Department shall disseminate information using every available means to encourage customers to reduce indoor water usage to the maximum extent possible. E. Stage V. Regional disaster. Water rationing. The City Council may declare a Stage V regional disaster water emergency, when a water shortage exists such that water rationing must be implemented and emergency water distribution may be necessary for customers without water. The City Council may restrict water use by rationing the amount of water used by residential users to a certain number of gallons per day per person residing within the dwelling unit, by rationing the amount of water used by non-residential users based on a percentage of their historical usage as calculated by the City, and by any other type of rationing as the Council deems necessary and appropriate in the circumstances. The Public Works and Utilities Department shall disseminate information to customers regarding the rationing plan. 13.46.040 Enforcement. The Director of Public Works and Utilities or designee, including any employee of the Public Works and Utilities Department, field personnel of the Community Development Department or Fire Department, or Police Officer of the City, shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. 13,46.050 Variances. The Director of Public Works and Utilities may grant temporary variances for the prospective use of water otherwise prohibited by this Chapter. Such temporary variances shall be in writing and shall be based on a determination by the Director that, due to unusual cin:umstances, application of this Chapter would cause an extraordinary hardship adversely affecting the health, sanitation, or fire protection of the applicant or the public. The Director's determination shall be final and non-appealable. 13.46.060 Penalties. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, violations of this Chapter shall be punishable as follows: A. First violation. Warning. For a first violation, notice shall be given to the customer, explaining the City's present water shortage situation and warning that a second violation will result in the requirement that a flow restriction device be installed by the City at the customer's expense. B. Second violation. Flow restriction device. For a second violation, notice shall be given to the customer, requiting the installation of a flow restriction device for a period of 7 days, which device will limit water flow to 10 gallons per minute, and including a warning that service will be discontinued if a third violation occurs. C. Third and subsequent violations. Water shutoff and $100 turn on charge. For a third or a subsequent violation, notice shall be given to the customer, informing the customer that water service to the premises has been shutoff and a $100.00 charge has been assessed to the utility account in order to mm the service back on. The $100 charge shall be a lien against the property as set forth in RCW 35.21.290 and RCW 35.21.300. D. Opportunity to comment and appeal. Prior to imposition of the penalty for either a second, third, or subsequent violation, the customer shall be given notice of an opportunity to comment to the Director of Public Works and Utilities or designee within 24 hours of receiving the notice or such later time as the Director may designate, regarding any reason that the penalty should not be imposed. If, after such comment, the Director decides to proceed with imposition of the penalty, the customer shall have the opportunity to appeal to the City Manager or designee within 24 hours of the Director's determination or such later time as the City Manager may designate. The City Manager's determination shall be final and non-appealable. Said 24 hour periods shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. E. Method of giving notice. Notice provided under this Section shall be given by hand-delivering written notification to an occupant at the customer's service address, provided that in the absence of an occupant the written notification may be posted conspicuously at the premises. Section 2. Severabilitv. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected. Section 3 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after the date of publication. -4- PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the day of ,2001. MAYOR ATTEST: Becky J. Upton, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney P LIB LIS HED: By Summary -5- W A S H I N G T O N, U, S. A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: July 9, 2001 TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Doyle W. McG-inley, Superintendent Water/Wastewater Collection SUBJECT: Elwha Pump Station (Ranney Well), Surge Tank Inspection I Summarv;.An inspection of the Surge T .ank, located at the Elwha Pump Station, has revealed thatl ~Recommendation: Information Only. J BackgroUnd / Analysis; On June 20, 2001, an inspection of the Surge Tank located at the Elwha Pump Station, was performed by the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company. This initial inspection revealed that there were large rust deposits on the inside of the tank and the protective paint coating was deteriorating. A second inspection was performed on June 27~'. This inspection revealed that the tank has major defects to the metal of the tank due to the rust deposits and the protective paint coating was deteriorating to the point that it was no longer useful in protecting the inside of the tank from further rust deposits from forming. Staff has not received the final inspection report from the inspector. However, in conversation with the inspector, the surge tank failed inspection and some type of action must be performed as soon as possible. This could include replacement or major repairs to the tank. Contact has been made with the City's water consultant, CH2M Hill, and the manufacturer of the tank, Seattle Boiler Works, Inc. to assist in determining a course of action. The surge tank is not a storage facility. Its primary purpose is to protect pipelines against destruction due to excess surge pressure (water hammer). This tank is filled with air and allows the pressure surge to flow into the air space instead of stressing the pipeline. Surge tanks do not absorb energy. Their function is simply to absorb the sudden surge (pressure of water) in the air space thus eliminating possible damage to the distribution system pipelines. Estimated COst: The estimated cost for the replacement of the surge tank is $50,000 to $I00,000. Attachment: Photo's N:~PWK~LIGH~CONS~CA TE~aurg¢.wpd pORTANGELES WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: July 9, 2001 To: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Stephen Sperr, Utility Engineer SUBJECT: Realignment of Industrial Water Line Overflow Channel Summary.:. The Washington State Department offish and Wildlife (WDFW) has requested ~rmissiun to alter the flow of the overflow channel for the Industrial Water Line (IWL) so as to ncrease flow from out of their adult pond at the Elwha Hatchery on City property. The proposed work will increase the attraction flow for adult Chinook returning to the hatchery and have no affect on delivery of water to IWL that serves Daishowa America. Recommendation: Forward to the City Council with the recommendation to authorize the Director of Public Works & Utilities to give WDFW written approval for the proposed work. Background / Analysis: Stephen Sperr, Utility Engineer for the Public Works and Utilities Department, met with several WDFW representatives on June 22, 2001 and discussed an opportunity to increase attraction flow for adult Chinook returning to their hatchery located on City property adjacent to the Elwha River. Currently, most of the overflow water that does not enter the IWL flows down an open channel back to the river. This overflow channel acts as an attractunt to Chinook (as well as other anadromous fish). The WDFW's proposal is to divert all of this overflow to their adult pond outflow, which flows into the river just above the IWL overflow channel. Thc WDFW submitted a request to divert the overflow to their facility in a letter dated June 25, 2001 (see attached). This letter also includes a drawing of the proposed changes, which include some other related changes to the flow of water in the area. A preliminary review by the Public Works & Utilities Department has determined that there will be no adverse impact on both delivery of water through the IWL and via the Ranney Collector, which is the source of the City's municipal water supply. The current lease agreement between the City and the WDFW, for the period July 15, 1999 through July 14, 2002, requires that any changes to facilities affected by the lease be approved by the City Council. An approval letter, which will include requirements that the WDFW must meet in order to be allowed to complete the work, is currently being drafted. A final version of this approval letter will be attached to the memo to City Council, assuming that the UAC agrees with the Recommendation above. Attachment: June 22, 2001 letter from WDFW N:\PWKS\WATER\INDUSTRI\UACmemoY_02_01_A.wlxt June 25, 2001 Mr. Stephen Sperr, P.E. Utility Engineer Public Works and Utilities Department City of Port Angeles 321 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 1150 Port Angeles, WA. 98363 -0217 Dear Mr. Sperr: Per our conversation of Sune 22, 2001 at Elwha State Salmon Hatchery, we reque~ consideration of our project to temporarily divert water from the industrial diversion bypass to the outflow of our adult pond (see attachment). Our goal is to increase and concentrate attraction water to our adult holding pond. We are expecting low flows in the Elwha River based on the present drought estimate. We propose to dig a 25(twanty-five) foot long ditch connecting the industrial diversion bypass to our adult pond OUtflow. This ditch will be approximately 10(ten) feet wide and 4(four) feet deep. IfI can be of further assistance, please contact me at 060) 902-2665. ~mcerel Fish and W'ddlife Bio ogist Hatcheries Division cc: Don Rapelje Hal Michael Brian F_~e Nail Turner Paul Se/del '- jUN-25-2Q01MON 08:44 RM DUNGENE$$ H~TOHERY 260 6B1 7823 P, 04 Elwha R ;ulvert © -- Adult City Municipal ~ ~ Pond Industrial Water Building ~ Diversion Bypass Rearing ; ~ Channel Pond ustrial m t~ Pipeline Not To Scale 22,Mar.01 J~[JN-25-20,Ot liON 08:43 Rit DUNGENESS HFiTCtlERY 360 88! 7823 P, 02 WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: Juiy 9, 200I To: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE PORT ANGELES WORKS! COMMITTEE FROM: Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager SUI~JECT: Fiber Optic Pilot Project Summary,: Metropolitan Communications Consultants is proceeding with work on the fiber optic pilot project that was authorized by City Council on May 22, 2001. The first project status report was presented at a special meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee and Port Angeles Works! Committee on June 11, 2001. This Staff report proposes additional special meetings to ~rovide project status reports. Recommendation: To hold special meetings of the Utility Advisory Committee and Port Angeles Works! Committee for presentation of the fiber optic pilot project status reports 2 and 3 on July 23, 2001 at llAM and August 13~ 2001 at 3PM respectively. Background/Analysis: On May 22, 2001, Council approved a fiber optic infrastructure pilot project. On June 11, 2001, Metropolitan Communications Consultants presented status report 1 on the project's definition stage including goals, participating customer screening process, approximate planning area, and potential service providers at a special meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee and the Port Angeles Works! Committee. A copy of status report 1 is attached with a new project schedule, updated to show the recommended two special meetings to provide status reports. The first special meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee and the Port Angeles Works! Committee is proposed for July 23, 2001 at 11AM in the Public Works Conference mom. Mr. Richard Li from MCC will present status report 2 that will recommend potential users, providers, connection fees, and rates prior to completing the engineering design and preparing bid documents. The second special meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee and the Port Angeles Works! Committee is planned to present status report 3 as an agenda item at the August 13th regular meeting of the UAC, which would also be a special joint meeting with PA Works! Committee. Status report 3 will be delivered at 75% design completion. We are planning this special meeting to obtain feedback prior to finalizing the engineering design, sealed bid and equipment purchase documents. At~er the design is complete, Staffwill provide a report to the Utility Advisory Committee and PA Works! Committee prior to solicitation of sealed bids and purchasing required equipment. WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: July 9, 2001 TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager SUBJECT: Telecommunications Right-Of-Way License Agreement Summary,: In accordance with the telecommunications ordinance, two applications have been received to construct telecommunications facilities within the City. Upon approval of the applications, the Public Works and Utilities Director will execute a right-of-way license agreement with the each entity. Recommendation: A summary of the applicants' plans and the right-of-way license agreement will be presented with no action requested. Background/Analysis: On June 18, 2001, City Council adopted a Telecommunications, Pole Attachment, and Wireless Telecommunications Tower and Facilities ordinance along with updates to the existing Fees, General Provisions, Public Utility Tax, Construction or Excavation Work Within Right-of-Way, and Right-of-Way Use ordinances. In accordance with the Telecommunications ordinance, entities must obtain City consent prior to construction of telecommunications facilities and use of municipal rights-of-way. On May 23, 2001, the Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 submitted a master permit application to the City. A master permit enables construction of telecommunications infrastructure throughout the City. On June 8, 2001, the District was notified that City consideration of their application would be delayed until June 18, 2001. On June 29, 2001, the District was informed that the City could only grant the District a right-of-way license due to the District's limited authority under State law. A right-of-way license enables construction of telecommunications facilities at specific locations within the City but not throughout the City. The primary purpose of the District's proposed telecommunications infi'astmcture is for its own use. The District anticipates construction will occur in August and September of this year. Staff is reviewing the District's application and network maps. A right-of-way license agreement has been offered to the District for their acceptance (see attached). City approval of the District's application and right-of-way license are anticipated by the end of July 2001. On June 27, 2001, Capacity Provisioning, Inc. submitted a letter of intent to apply for a right-of- way license. Capacity Provisioning, Inc. proposes to construct telecommunications infrastructure that would be available for lease. They do not plan to offer telecommunications service. City Consideration of Capacity Provisioning, Inc.'s application will commence after network plans and payment of the application fee are received. R/GHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into this__ day of ,2001 between the City of Port Angeles (hereinafter "City") granting municipal consent to the Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 (hereinal~er "Grantee"), in the form of a right-of-way license for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a telecommunications system in public streets, alleys and rights-of-way in the City of Port Angeles to provide for the Grantee's internal telecommunications needs and to provide wholesale telecommunications services outside of the City; providing for general and administrative provisions; providing fees and compensation for the privileges conferred under this right-of-way license; providing conditions; providing for enfomement o fright-of-way license provisions; and providing for written acceptance of the terms of this right-of- way license. WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles, pursuant to federal law, state statutes, and local ordinances, is authorized to consent to one or more non-exclusive right-of-way licenses to construct, operate, and maintain a telecommunication system in the public rights-of-way within the municipal boundaries of the City as designated in Exhibit "A" ("City Area"); and WHEREAS, the Grantee has requested municipal consent from the City to construct a telecommunications system and has submitted a written application for this right-of-way license, which application is attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and WHEREAS, nothing within this right-of-way license shall be construed to authorize the Grantee to provide telecommunications services or wholesale telecommunications services to end users within the City; and WHEREAS, as applicable, the definitions of all words not defined herein shall be as used in the following chapters of the Port Angeles Municipal Code: Chapter 11.14 Telecommunications, Chapter 3.70 Revenues and Fees, Chapter 5.04 Licensing, Chapter 5.80 Taxation, Chapter 11.08 Construction or Excavation Work Within Rights-of-Way, Chapter 11.12 Right-of-Way Use, Chapter 13.14 Pole Attachments, and Chapter 17.52 Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Facilities, which are incorporated herein for all purposes; Page 1 of 6 IN CONSIDERATION of the above representations and the agreements set forth herein, the parties hereby agree as follows: Section I - Scope OfCi _ty Consent. The Cityherby consents to authorize the Grantee, for a period of five (5) years from and after the effective date of this Agreement (the "Term"), the non-exclusive fight to construct, use, operate, own and maintain a telecommunication system in, on, under and over the public rights-of-way, as described in Exhibit "B", subject to applicable law and specifically Chapter 11.14 PA/VIC, hereafter referred to as the Telecommunications Ordinance. Section 2 - Authority Not Exclusive. The consent conferred in Section 1 is not exclusive, pursuant to the Telecommunication Ordinance. The Grantee shall respect the rights and property of the City and other authorized users of the public rights-of-way. Section 3 - Fees And Compensation. From and at, er the effective date of this Agreement and throughout the Term of this Agreement, the Grantee shall pay the City all taxes, fees and compensation pursuant to the Telecommunications Ordinance. Section 4 - Construction and Operation of the Telecommunication S~t,m. In constructing and operating its telecommunication system, the Grantee shall comply with all applicable requirements of the following Chapters of the Port Angeles Municipal Code: Chapter 11.14 Telecommunications, Chapter 3.70 Revenues and Fees, Chapter 5.04 Licensing, Chapter 5.80 Taxation, Chapter 11.08 Construction or Excavation Work Within Rights-of-Way, Chapter 11.12 Right-of-Way Use, Chapter 13.14 Pole Attachments, and Chapter 17.52 Wireless Telecommunication Towers and Facilities. In addition, the Grantee shall complywith the following: 4.1 Permits Required. Grantee shall not construct, reconstruct, or relocate the telecommunication system (or parts thereof) within the public fights-of-way or on City property unless authority has been obtained in accordance with the Telecommunications Ordinance or other applicable City approvals. 4.2 Plan Review. Grantee shall not commence construction unless and until all maps and other documents are provided to the City, in accordance with Chapter 11.14 Telecommunications, Chapter 5,04 Licensing, Chapter 5.80 Taxation, Chapter 11.08 Construction or Excavation Work Within POghts-of-Way, Chapter 11.12 Right-of-Way Use, and Chapter 13.14 Pole Attachments. 4.3 Scheduling. The Grantee shall provide the City advance notice before beginning construction or installation, pursuant to the Telecommunications Ordinance. Page 2 of 6 4.4 Commencement of Construction. Construction of the facilities contemplated by this right-of-way license shall commence no later than one year after the effective date of this right-of-way license; provided that such time limit shall not apply to delays caused by acts of God, strikes, eminent domain litigation, or other occurrences over which the Grantee has no control. 4.5 Construction Standards. Grantee shall comply with construction standards in accordance with Section 11.14.040 of the Telecommunications Ordinance. In addition, any employee, contractor, vendor or agent assigned to work on the installation, maintenance, or repair of system equipment must be properly licensed under the laws of the State of Washington and the City of Port Angeles. 4.6 Inspections. The Grantee shall permit the City to conduct inspections of construction or installation to ensure compliance with the Telecommunications Ordinance. 4.7 Restoration of Property. At its own cost and expense, Grantee shall within ten (10) calendar days restore property on public or private lands disturbed by Grantee's activities, pursuant to the Telecommunications Ordinance. 4.8 Removal or Relocation of Facilities. The Grantee shall remove or relocate facilities as required by the Telecommunications Ordinance. 4.9 Installations on City Property and Private Property. No cable line, wire, amplifier, converter, or other piece of equipment owned by the Grantee shall be installed by the Grantee on any City property or private property without first securing the written permission of the City or a grant of authority as required under this Agreement or written permission of the property owner and/or lawful occupant of any property involved. 4.10 City Use of Grantee's Facilities. In consideration of the rights and privileges hereby granted, the City shall have, and Grantee hereby grants to the City, the right and privilege to suspend and maintain wires and necessary control boxes on poles placed by the Grantee in the streets, and other places aforesaid, or if such wires are placed underground, to place and maintain in the pipes or conduits of the Grantee, if space therein is available, wires which City may require for electrical, water, wastewater, fire, police, or emergency services. All such wires must be placed on the poles or in conduits so as not to interfere with communications service and shall not carry currents or voltage dangerous to Grantee's plant or Grantec's users, and all installations, maintenance and repairs shall be subject to the rules, regulations and supervision of the Grantee. City agrees in consideration of establishing this service and furnishing such facilities, to hold Grantee harmless fi.om all claims and or liability for damage, which may arise out of operating these wires and control boxes. Fu~her, where such facilities have been installed or maintained by the City and not solely by Grantee, the City agrees to hold the Grantee harmless from all liability fi.om any claims or damages Page 3 of 6 that may ar/se out of the negligent installation, maintenance, use or operation by the City of these facilities. 4. I I Books and Records. The Grantee shall keep books and records as required by the Telecommunications Ordinance and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Section 5 - Tree Trimmine. Upon ten (10) days' written notice provided to the Director, except in an emergency of imminent danger to persons or property, the Grantee may trim trees or other vegetation owned by the City or encroaching upon the public fight-of-way to prevent branches or leaves t~om touching or otherwise interfering with its wires. All trimming or priming within environmentally sensitive areas shall be subject to applicable requirements of Chapter 15.20 PA/VIC Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection. All trimming or pruning shall be at the sole cost of the Grantee. The Grantee may contract for said trimming or pruning services with any person approved by the City prior to the rendering of said services. Section 6 - Reports. The Grantee shall make available to the City such information or reports, as required by the Telecommunications Ordinance. The Grantee shall allow the City to inspect any of the Grantee's facilities and equipment with sufficient notice as to not disrupt the operations of the Grantee. Section 7 - Indemnity And Insurance. The Grantee shall comply with applicable sections of the Telecommunication Ordinance governing indemnity and insurance. Section 8 - Grantee Default And Remedies. If Grantee fails to comply with or is in violation of this Agreement or the Telecommunication Ordinance, Grantee will be subject to termination and remedies as provided for in PAMC 11.14.050. Section 9 - Compliance With Laws; SeverabiliW. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, thc Grantee shall at all times comply with all applicable police powers and regulations of the City and all administrative agencies thereof. 9.1 If any provision of this Agreement or any related ordinance is held by any court or by any federal, state, or local agency of competent jurisdiction to be invalid as conflicting with any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation now or hereafter in effect, or is held by such court or agency to be modified in any way in order to conform to the requirements of any such law, rule or regulation, said provision shall be considered as a separate, distinct and independent part of this Agreement, and such holding shall not affect the validity and enforceability of all other provisions hereof or thereof. In the event that such law, rule or Page 4 of 6 regulation is subsequently repealed, rescinded, amended or otherwise changed, so that the provision hereof or thereof which had been held invalid or modified is no longer in conflict with the law, rules and regulations then in effect, said provision shall thereupon return to full force and effect and shall thereafter be binding on the parties hereto, provided that the City shall give the Grantee sixty (60) days written notice of such change before requiring compliance with said provision. 9.2 If the City determines that a material provision of this Agreement is affected by such action of a court of the federal, state or local government, the City and Grantee shall have the right to modify any of the provision hereof or in such related ordinances to such reasonable extent as may be necessary to carry out the full intent and purpose of this Agreement. Section 10 - Taxes, Permit And Other Fees. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to exempt the Grantee from any tax levy, permit fee or assessment, including but not limited to application, inspection, pole attackment, excavation impact, or tree trimming fees, which are or may be hereafter lawfully imposed on all entities engaged in the same business as the Grantee, or as are generally applicable in the City or State. Section 11 - Sale Or Transfer. With respect to the sale or transfer of the Grantee's franchise or telecommunication system, the Grantee shall comply with appropriate sections of the Telecommunications Ordinance. Section 12 - Service Of Notice. All notices required or permitted to be given to either party by the other party under any provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed served as follows: (a) When delivered by hand or by Federal Express or similar service to that party's address set forth below during normal hours; or (b) When mailed to any other person designated by that party in writing herein to receive such notice, via certified mail, return receipt requested. 12.1 Notice shall be given to the following: (a) If to the City: Glenn Cutler, Public Works and Utilities Director P.O. Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362-0217 Co) If to Grantee: Section 13 - Force Majeure. Any delay, preemption, or other failure to perform caused by factor beyond either party's reasonable control, such as an act of God, unauthorized labor dispute, non-delivery by non-affiliated suppliers, war, riot, technical breakdown, or government administrative or judicial order or Page 5 of 6 regulation, shall not result in a default of the Agreement. Each party shall exercise its reasonable efforts to cure any such delays and cause thereof, and performance under the terms of this Agreement shall be excused for the period of time during which such factor continues. Section 14 - Construction And Jurisdiction. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the Telecommunications Ordinance, the terms of the Telecommunications Ordinance shall prevail and control. This Agreement is made and performed in Clallam County, Washington, and it shall be construed ha accordance with the laws in the State of Washington and the City of Port Angeles. Any lawsuit under this Agreement shall be brought in Clallam County, Washington. Section 15 - Execution. This Agreement shall take effect upon execution by the following duly authorized representatives of the parties. City of Port Angeles: by: Glenn Cutler, Pubic Works and Utilities Director Attest: Becky J. Upton, City Clerk Approved as to form: Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney Grantee: by:. 20ol G:~EXC HANGE~PWKS\Telec°mmunicati°n s'a~r'wl~l Page 6 of 6 pORTANGELES WASHINGTON, U.S.A. UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMO DATE: July 9, 2001 TO: UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: Scott McLain, Deputy Director of Power Systems Rr: Electric Rate Summary Summa~: On June 29, 2001, the Bonneville Power Administration released the administrator's decision on the final wholesale power rates which will go into effect on October l, 2001. The increase to the initial rates is 46.225%. The rate increase was held to this level only because of the efforts of many utilities in the Northwest in reducing their load on BPA during the rate period. BPA was able to achieve 95% of the target reduction mount. IRecommendation: Information only. Back~ The administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration anununoed the final decision on thc load based CRAC (Cost Recovery Adjustment Clause) that would be applied to the initial rate proposal for wholesale rates beginning this October. The decision adjusted energy, demand, and the load variance charge by 46.225 percent. Preliminary analysis of the wholesale rate increase indicates that the 46% wholesale increase translates to about a 24% retail increase for the residential and co~cial customers. There are financial mechanism~ that can be used to reduce the amount of the increase, including use of the rate stabilization fund (part of electric fund reserves), and bonding of capital projects. The City's large indus,-iai customer, Daishowa America, Ltd., currently is billed on a rate that reflects the actual monthly wholesale power cost. No changes to this rate arc proposed as the rate automatically includes changes in the wholesale power costs. Other rate design changes that could be considered for the residential customers include lifeline rates, which charge a lower mount for the first few hundred KWH of consumption, (usually 500 to 800 KWH) and a higher amount for consumption over that amount. If the City Council dacidas to utilize some of our reserves, the rate increase may be small enough that lifeline rates are not desirable. The low income discount which the City currently provides would still offset some of the increase for low income customers. Staff and our consultant, Economic and Engineering Services, is completing a revenue requirements and cost of service study that will identify the a~tual retail rate increases required. Recommendations from that study should bc available for the August UAC meeting. July 5, 2001 Resident Port Angeles, WA. 98362 RE: City Solid Waste Services Dear Resident, A number of requests have been received to commence solid waste collection services in the Golf Course Road area (see map on reverse) of the City of Port Angeles. A presentation was given to the City's Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) on June 11, 2001 proposing to commence solid waste collections (trash, recycling of paper, cardboard, plastic, and glass and yard waste). Prk,r to initiating service the UAC requested that a survey be conducted to determine the desires of the residents of the The area was annexed imo the City of Port Angeles in November 1, 1993. Per Washington State law it was necessary for the City to wait for a prescribed period of time before assuming the responsibility of providing service previously serviced by a franchised contractor. The current contractor has agreed to terminate service to the area upon the City assuming responsibility. While it is normal policy to just convert the service provision to the City, we are asking your opinion first to confirm or deny this policy action. We believe the City offers a quality solid waste collection service with enhanced benefits of affordable and aggressive rates for your consideration as a consumer and customer of the City. A price comparison of services is provided on the reverse of this letter to help you make a decision. Your opinion is needed for the UAC to make an informed decision. Please mark one of the following: I do desire to have City solid waste services I do not desire City solid waste services Please send your response in the self addressed envelope or drop it off at City Hall at the Cashier's Counter no later than July 20, 2001. If you have any questions please contact me at 4174872. Thank you for participating in this survey. Tom McCabe Solid Waste Superintendent Servic~ Service Cost Conun~ts Provider City Refuse Collection - 90 gal container $19.80 City furnished collated once per week container. Recycling - Glass, plastic, aluminum, mixed No City furnished paler including newspapers, magazines, additional container. catalogs and cardboard - two bins 14 gallon cost each collt~ed once p~r week Yard Waste - Same schedule as r~cycling No (November - March biweekly) additional cos~ Contractor Refuse CQlleetiQn - weekly servic~ Bi-weekly scrviee is 32 gal container - provided by customer $15.42 available. Call your 64 gal container - provided by customer $22.80 contractor for rates. 96 gal container - provided by customer $30.17 60 gal rolling container - provided by $21.10 contractor Recycling - Similar service as the City $4.70 Yard Waste N/A Not available Note: If City service is provided to the area the solid waste fee is mandatory. Continued service by thc contractor will be an individual choice.