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Home My WebLink About05 - Community Owned UtilitiesCOMMUTIv J � �J 1 & to Raymond Frias, a city employee for 32 years, inspects a $1.3 million wastewater project. COU employee performing annual maintenance on water valve. COU employee cleaning a sewer blockage. Community Owned Utilities Wastewater Page 90 COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES The Community Owned Utilities Division consists of Administration, Energy Services (Electric), Pump Maintenance, Transportation Services (Streets and Stormwater Drainage), Systems Engineering, Water Services (Wastewater Collection, Water Distribution and Wastewater and Water Treatment). This division constructs, maintains, and operates the City's utility infrastructure. The Division is responsible to maintain positive working relationships with outside organizations including, the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation. The Division also coordinates contracts with the private sector. DIVISION FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Employees - Full Time Equivalents 17 Electric 7.25 Pump Maintena 3.5 Stormwater Drainage 8 Water Distnbutic 12.75 Streets 5 Administration 7 Wastewater Collection :ems Engineering 64 Total Employees COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 63 98199 97/98 98/99 Projected 99/00 00101 Actual Budget Actual Adopted Projected Base Administration 301,730 310,235 285,992 311,059 311,059 Electric 984,676 1,062,279 1,062,279 1,146,630 1,146,630 Electric Contracts 12,502,221 13,056,466 13,053,333 13,282,621 13,811,076 Pump Maintenance 328,271 366,732 365,851 382,921 382,921 StormwaterDrainage 296,530 397,731 396,696 434,157 424,497 Streets 934,565 1,046,427 1,004,230 1,116,112 1,116,112 Systems Engineering 167,016 172,529 169,929 199,991 228,976 Water Distribution 502,613 531,498 527,466 643,327 643,327 Water Treatment Facilities 925,057 815,690 815,690 807,266 822,116 Water Contracts 1,320,961 1,392,777 1,392,777 2,233,101 2,150,531 Wastewater Collection 359,690 452,716 444,972 493,438 493,438 Wastewater Treatment Facilities 791,556 739,082 721,332 718,496 938,646 Wastewater Contracts 1,220,516 851,314 850,081 964,947 892,392 TOTAL 20,635,402 21,195,476 21,090,628 22,734,066 23,361,721 Employees - Full Time Equivalents 17 Electric 7.25 Pump Maintena 3.5 Stormwater Drainage 8 Water Distnbutic 12.75 Streets 5 Administration 7 Wastewater Collection :ems Engineering 64 Total Employees COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 63 This page intentionally left blank. 761 COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 64 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 ENDS & MEANS Economic Development Policy End 1.00 Citizens of Georgetown experience a stable, self-sustaining economy with expanding job opportunities. Focus End 1.06 Financial and non-financial barriers to economic development in the City are removed. 1.06.01 The downtown is economically viable. Means (97-00) Construct a City parking lot on the Heritage Baptist Church property. (Systems Zn Engineering, Transportation Services) Environmental & Resource Conservation Policy End 2.00 Georgetown's natural and physical resources are managed so that citizens enjoy the benefits of economic and social development. Means (99-04) Work with Parks and Recreation Division to obtain the American Public Power Association (APPA) Golden Tree Award and enhance the City's landscape. (Energy Services) Focus End 2.01 Sufficient, high quality water is available to meet the current and future needs of citizens and businesses in Georgetown. Priority is given to: 1) human consumption 2) businesses 3) recreation Means (98-03) Develop an irrigation/effluent utility ordinance and reuse policy to expand the use of effluent water sources to irrigate City parks, open spaces, and area golf courses, and to reduce removal of water from the Edward's Aquifer. (Administration, Pump Maintenance, Systems Engineering, Water Services) Means (99-01) Review, make recommendations to Council and implement program, if appropriate, to transfer Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission water quality reviews from the state to the City. (COU Administration, Systems Engineering, City Manager's Office, Development Process Team) Means (99-04) Work with the Brazos River Authority (BRA), Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD) and Jonah Special Utility District on regional water supply planning with the emphasis on meeting long-term water supply needs. (Administration, Water Services) Means (99-04) Continue cooperative partnership with CTSUD; including modifying service area boundaries, selling treated water, providing wastewater services, and extending leases for Lake Georgetown property. (Administration, Systems Engineering, Water Services) Means (99-04) Continue cooperative partnership with Jonah Special Utility District on the purchase of treated water, plant expansion, and wastewater service. (Administration, Water Services) COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 65 Focus End 2.02 Wildlife is conserved. Means (99-00) Investigate the mitigation plan alternatives for the proposed listing of the Georgetown Salamander on the Endangered Species List. (Administration, Systems Engineering, Transportation Services, Water Services) Growth. and Physical Development Policy End 3.00 Citizens, business owners and organizations enjoy the benefits of well-planned land usage in which conflicting needs are balanced Means (96-01) Support Development Services and Information Resources divisions in preparing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the Geographic Information System (GIS) needs of the City, by assisting with the coordination of a GIS task force. (Administration, Energy Services, Systems Engineering) Means (97-04) Through comprehensive efforts with Georgetown Independent School District (GISD), assist in utility and traffic flow issues related to the location of new school sites and provide other utility and conservation solutions as necessary. (Administration, Energy Services, Systems Engineering, Transportation Services, Water Services) Public Information and Education Policy End 7.00 City owned, sponsored or managed public information and education services enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Georgetown. Means (96-04) Promote and provide public education and information regarding utility issues and programs through: • The distribution of educational book covers, signs and posters to local schools during Public Power Week. (Energy Services) • The promotion of a community -wide program for National "Water Week." (Pump Maintenance, Water Services) • The coordination of utility information booths at the Red Poppy Festival, July 4th celebration, Christmas Stroll, and other local festivals. (All Departments) • The continued use of safety programs at Georgetown schools which provides information regarding high voltage lines. (Energy Services) • The promotion of the Safe Place Program at Georgetown schools to educate students that assistance is available to them. (All Departments) • The broadcast of the City's Water Conservation Video to establish public awareness and compliance with water conservation principles. (Administration, Water Services) COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 66 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 r--� O 0 ED Ci C U C U U L) Li L� Public Safety Policy End 8.00 Citizens of Georgetown feel safe and are well protected from crime and disorder, natural disasters and emergencies. Means (96-04) Expand the Safe Place Program, with the focus on the Georgetown Project's 40 Developmental Assets for Healthy Communities and Healthy Youth, and provide for the safety of youth by providing educational programs in area schools, and by expanding training to employees of other divisions, including Police Services and Development Services. (All Departments) Policy End 8.04 Georgetown is prepared to respond to large-scale natural and technological emergencies. Means (98-00) Provide coordinated, responsive city services through the century date change by ensuring all city systems are ready and by preparing for possible community needs. (All Departments) Recreation & Cultural Affairs Policy End 9.00 Parks, open space, recreation facilities and services, and social and cultural activities contribute to an enhanced quality of life for the citizens of Georgetown. Focus End 9.01 Park facilities meet the leisure needs of citizens while minimizing the negative impact on adjacent properties. priority is given to: 1) Blue Hole/Imhoff Dam 2) A coordinated system of hike/bike and equestrian trails along the San Gabriel Rivers and their tributaries Means (98-00) Assist the Parks & Recreation division to complete the construction of the hike/bike trail along the North Fork of the San Gabriel River Corridor and the athletic complex. (All Departments) Transportation Policy End 10.00 Citizens and commercial goods move safely and efficiently throughout all parts of the City. Means (97-00) Complete the following traffic improvements: (Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) • Improve traffic for Annie Purl School from Olive to Maple • Construct a roadway to connect College and Holly Streets • Reconstruct 7th and 8th Streets, between Maple Street and the IOOF Cemetery • Improve the traffic island at the intersection of San Jose Street and Holly Street • Resurface Power Road • Realign Country Club Road at Williams Drive COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 67 Means (97-01) Work with Williamson County, Management Services, and Development Services on the alignment of the following roadways: (All Departments) • Inner Loop Road • D.B. Wood Road • Booty's Road • Remaining segments of Inner Loop Road Means (97-01) Work with Williamson County, Management Services, and Development Services on the construction of the following bridges: (All Departments) Below the dam at Lake Georgetown Between State Highway 29 and Williams Drive (including bridge crossings to improve traffic flow west of IH -35) Spring Valley Road bridge Means (97-02) Identify, jointly with Police and Fire Services, traffic flows and emergency vehicle access to reduce accidents and improve traffic movement. (Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) Means (98-00) Engineer and construct an underground storm drain extension and sidewalks to connect the downtown square to the hike and bike trail at Second Street and Main Street. (Administration, Stormwater Drainage, Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) Means (98-01) Arrange early coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation to: (Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) • Widen Austin Avenue, from 2nd Street to Williams Drive, including the two bridges spanning the North and South San Gabriel Rivers • Widen Williams Drive, from Cedar Breaks Road to Del Webb Boulevard • Extend Leander Road (FM 2243) to FM 1460 from Austin Avenue • Install traffic signal at the intersection of Austin Avenue and Highway 971 • Install traffic signal at the intersection of Williams Drive and Shell Road Means (99-00) Revitalize sidewalks in various parts of the downtown area, and construct new sidewalk from the Square to Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) Means (99-01) Design and construct the Rivery Bridge. (Administration, Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) Means (99-02) Establish database information for a Right -of -Way Management System to more clearly identify maintenance activity. (Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) Means (99-04) Cooperate and coordinate with the Williamson County Unified Road District to provide an organized transportation roadway system. (Administration, Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 68 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 �1 D L l L L L L U L L U L) U L:► L) F) Means Urban Design (00-03) Arrange early coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation to: (Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) • Widen 0.75 miles on Leander Road west of Georgetown Independent School District property • Widen Highway 971 east of Business 35 to FM 1105 • Install traffic signal at Austin Avenue and Morrow Street • Widen and reverse the direction of entrance/exit ramps on Interstate Highway 35 • Install traffic signal at Inner Loop Road and State Highway 29 • Install traffic signal at Inner Loop Road and FM 1460 Policy End 11.00 Georgetown's citizens and businesses enjoy an attractive community with a unique sense of place and a positive, identifiable image, at a cost which is consistent with other City social and economic priorities. Focus End 11.08 The City is well maintained and citizens enjoy a high standard of community urban design. Means (98-02) Work with Legal Services, the Building Standards Commission and Fire Services for the enforcement of nuisance codes and ordinances through Inspection Services for the removal of sub -standard structures. (Streets) Means (99-00) Revise the Code Enforcement process to implement one-stop calling point and provide more aggressive identification and correction of violations. (COU, Development Services, Fire Services, Information Resources, Police Services) Utilities/Energy Policy End 12.00 City owned, sponsored or managed utilities provide safe, adequate and reliable services to all customers. Means (98-00) Provide coordinated, responsive City services through the century date change by ensuring all City systems are ready and by preparing for possible community needs. (All Departments) Means (98-01) Develop requirements, and request proposals to evaluate options, and implement an integrated financial, human resources and utility customer information system. (Administration, Energy Services, Finance & Administration, Information Resources, Employee & Organizational Services) Means (98-04) Assist in location, design and construction of a new Community Owned Utilities compound, as identified in the citywide 10 -year plan, to promote efficient and safe city operations, improve access by citizens, and exemplify urban design standards. (All Departments) Means (99-00) Complete map and inventory of the electric system to ensure a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliant system. (Energy Services, Systems Engineering) COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 69 Means (99-01) Establish a partnership with a full service utility distribution provider. (All Departments, City Manager's Office, Legal Services) Focus End 12.01 Customers of the City's electric utility have a range of choices with respect to rates, service levels and power supply options. Means (96-00) Complete the installation of the Customer Choice & Control System. (Administration, Energy Services, Water Services) Means (96-01) Work with Georgetown Independent School District (GISD), Williamson County Cablevision, and General Telephone (GTE), and the Information Resources Division to develop a telecommunications infrastructure throughout the City. (Administration, Energy Services) Means (96-03) Become a BETA test site (in cooperation with C3 Communications) to evaluate broadband services as an on-going strategy to maintain competitiveness in a deregulated electric market. (Administration, Energy Services) Focus End 12.02 City water and wastewater customers in all certified areas receive services which exceed state and federal standards. Means (95-01) Obtain a permit for the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant and complete construction of the facility. (Administration, Systems Engineering, Water Services) Means (96-00) Extend the scope of the Water Resource Management Plan to reduce peak water demands, through public education and incentives, and to encourage the practice of good conservation methods. (Administration, Water Services) Means (96-01) Work with other water suppliers to ensure a Regional Water Supply System with the City of Round Rock and the Jonah Special Utility District. (Administration, Water Services) Means (96-04) Plan for and establish wastewater system facilities in the Serenada Subdivision. (Administration, Systems Engineering, Water Services) Means (97-02) Expand the wastewater collection system to provide wastewater service opportunities to residents in the Booty's Road and Cedar Breaks/Williams Drive areas (including: Turtle Bend and Oakcrest Subdivisions). (Administration, Systems Engineering, Water Services) Means (98-04) Continue to be active participants to create long-range water supply strategies with the Lower Colorado River Authority, Brazos River Authority, Trans -Texas and Senate Bill 1. (Administration, Water Services) Means (99-03) Work with Development Services to implement and enforce the Cross -Connection Control Regulations (backflow installation and inspection) for water quality through plumbing codes and ordinances. (Administration) COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 70 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 Focus End 12.03 The City's stormwater drainage system efficiently and effectively protects the health and safety of Georgetown's residents and minimizes the negative effects of standing water and urban runoff. Means (96-01) Reduce stormwater runoff impact on the San Gabriel River by constructing detention and retention ponds and filter beds, installing and replacing curbs and gutters in the Old Town area, and construction of drainage facilities. (Systems Engineering, Transportation Services, Water Services) • TXDOT Retaining Wall 0 4th and Ash Street • Smith Branch Clean Out 0 Serenada • Norwood West a Sierra Vista • Churchill Farms Ditch Elm Street and 9th Street • Wagon Wheel/Western Trail Means (98-00) Create a Drainage Policy and Manual, and formulate a Regional Stormwater Management Plan consistent with State and Federal guidelines. (Administration, Systems Engineering, Transportation Services) Means (99-00) Install a high water alarm system at the Berry Creek low water crossing bridge. (Systems Engineering) For an explanation of the Ends & Means, seepages one and two in the City Summary section. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 71 WHAT WE DO: The Community Owned Utilities Administration Department manages financial operations and personnel services for all departments in the division. The Department also provides administrative support, including customer relations, reception, record keeping, and secretarial services, to all departments within the division. Long-term system planning is coordinated by this department. Administration is responsible for coordination and operation of Utilities during Emergency Management situations. WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IN 1998/99: • Coordinated the input from Community Owned Utilities into the facilities plan for office space expansion. WHAT WE PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN 1999/00: • Implement the second phase of the Integrative Culture, focusing on training for second level management. • Support facility planning and construction process of a new City Service Center. • Complete the process of revising and formalizing internal operating procedures. • Assisted the Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) recommending solutions to utility • conservation efforts, assisted in utility and traffic flow needs for the new Pat Cooper Elementary school site, located near Katy Crossing. • Implemented the emergency outdoor early warning system for the City in cooperation with the Fire Services Division. • Expanded partnership with Drug Awareness Resistance Education (DARE), the Georgetown Project, GISD, and the Head Start Program, of the Safe Place Program with the focus on the 40 Developmental Assets for Healthy Communities and Healthy Youth. • Coordinated construction of the Safe Place childrens' art display in San Gabriel Park, to permanently display 3,000 tiles. • Implemented the first phase of Integrative Culture, through training and regular meetings; with the focus on managing to the future and emphasis on human resources. • Coordinated the City's Mayfair booth. • Enhanced project management by creating a new position and adding a Capital Improvement Project Coordinator to staff. 72 Work with GISD to recommend solutions to various utility conservation efforts, assist in solving utility and traffic flow needs, and in developing school sites for a new middle school, a new elementary school, and renovation of the Williams Elementary school. • Continue support for the Safe Place Program through screening and training of new employees, and employees in other divisions in partnership with DARE, the Georgetown Project, GISD, and Williamson County. • Negotiate and successfully implement a maintenance agreement with C3 Communi- cations for operation and maintenance of the fixed wireless network. • Provide a higher level of coordination with Williamson County and the Texas Department of Transportation in planning transportation projects. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED ACTIVITY INDICATORS FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 Ey 99/00 1) Work orders completed 12,678 14,472 14,400 14,500 15,000 2) Customer calls processed 33,897 36,457 35,396 46,000 48,000 3) Contracts negotiated 22 36 31 34 36 CITIZEN SURVEY 5) Percentage of citizens satisfied or better with reliability of City water and electric N/A 94% 80% 92% 92% 6) Percentage of citizens satisfied or better with cost of COU: Electric N/A 78% 78% 78% 83% Water N/A 66% 66% 66% 72% Wastewater N/A 68% 68% 68% 70% 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 99/00 98/99 97/98 98/99 Projected Actual Budget Actual 5/0 5/0 5/0 # Employees 196,817 219,096 216,353 Personnel 104,913 91,139 69,639 Operations 301,730 310,235 285,992 Employees: full time / part time 311,059 (o.o%) * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 99/00 00/01 Adopted Projected Base (% Change *) (% Change **) 5/0 5/0 218,414 (1.0%) 218,414 (0.0%) 92,645 (33.0%) 92,645 (0.0%) 311,059 (8.8%) 311,059 (o.o%) 73 WHAT WE DO: The Electric Department constructs and maintains a complete system of electric conductors, switches, lines and transformers used for the distribution of electricity purchased wholesale from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). In addition, the Electric Department reviews plans for construction of new lines (overhead and underground), and develops design specifications that meet all safety and construction requirements. The Electric Department installs and maintains street lights. The department administers a tree trimming maintenance program to prevent damage to electric distribution equipment and Ilines. The department promotes public education and provides information through safety and conservation programs. This department develops, coordinates, implements, markets, and directs City electric Conservation and Load Management (CLM) programs. WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IN 1998/99: • Mapped and inventoried one-fourth of the electric system in order to meet deregulation with a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) valued system. • Completed Phase Two of a four year Right of Way Maintenance (Tree Trimming) schedule to iiiiprove System reliability. • Installed additional lighting in San Gabriel Park and other neighborhood parks to assist Police Services in reducing crime. • Completed conductor size upgrade on Gabriel Substation feeder GB -90 to improve system reliability and service. • Installed capacitors on the Georgetown Substation feeders GT -20 through GT -60 to aid in maintaining the power factor above 95%. • Developed and implemented an Electric System Maintenance Agreement between Southwestern University and the City of Georgetown. 74 • Worked with Police Services Division, Fire Services Division, and C3 Communications to develop and implement a city-wide outdoor early warning system. • Worked with Information Resources and C3 Communications to expand the City's internal fiber optic network. • Created an Energy Code and incorporated it into the existing building codes to replace the current "Good Cents" program. WHAT WE PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN 1999/00: • Map and inventory remainder of the electric system in order to meet deregulation with a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) valued system. • Install underground electric services for new residents at Sun City (425), Berry Creek Reserve (60), Georgetown Village (55), Katy Crossing (50), and Crystal Knoll (50) Georgian Place (40) Chisholm Park (45). • Convert load served from Gabriel Substation Feeder GB -40 to 25 KV for increased reliability. Areas included in this conversion are Crystal Knoll Subdivision, Katy Crossing Subdivision, and the Industrial Park area. • Install additional lighting in San Gabriel Park and other neighborhood parks to assist Police Services in reducing crime. • Work with the Georgetown Independent School District to recommend solutions to various utility issues and conservation efforts at their existing and proposed sites. • Construct tie and feeder line extension from County Road 151 along the railroad, south to State Highway 971 to the new Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Continue with Phase Three of the Right of Way Maintenance Schedule. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED ACTIVITY INDICATORS FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 00 1) Temporary Power Connections 373 500 591 760* 800* 2) Permanent Power Connections 371 450 492 790* 830* 3) Street Light Repairs 291 260 350 500 550 4) Underground Locates 479 450 500 1,500 2,500 * Includes contract labor work orders not previously included. (0.0%) 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: 99/00 98/99 97/98 98/99 Projected Actual Budget Actual 15.75/0.25 17/0.25 16/0.25 # Employees 596,067 636,829 636,829 Personnel 388,609 411,950 411,950 Operations 0 13,500 13,500 Capital 984,676 1,062,279 1,062,279 Employees: full time / part time (0.0%) * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: 99/00 00/01 Adopted Projected Base (% Change *) (% Change **) 17/0 17/0 736,039 (15.6%) 736,039 (0.0%) 410,591 (-0s°io) 410,591 (0.0%) 0 (-100.0%) 0 (N/A) 1,146,630 (7.9%) 1,146,630 (0.0%) Underground utility locates have increased dramatically since passage of the Texas Line Locate Bill,"ONE CALL" on October 1,1998, making it mandatory for anyone who does any digging to call for underground utility locates before digging. This law pertains not only to the commercial excavation businesses but to all residential digging as well. The number of requests for locates will increase even more dramatically as the public becomes aware of the law. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 75 ELECTRIC CONTRACTS The Electric Fund transfers to the General Fund and Streets Special Revenue Fund two percent of its gross billings for utility services. This transfer has been viewed as a payment of franchise fees which would have been payable to the General Fund from a non -City provider of such services. This department also accounts for the contractual obligations not specific to an individual department of the fund, such as purchased power costs paid to the City's wholesale provider. Special Projects and Services includes programs such as public education, energy and contracts not attributable to the Electric Department. The City maintains 176 miles of overhead electric distribution lines, 72 miles of underground distribution lines, and has a 100 megawatt capacity. ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED ACTIVITY INDICATORS FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 00 1) Electric Utility Customers 10,827 11,534 11,800 12,580 13,450 2) mWh sold 233,530 255,190 256,100 275,430 294,478 3) System Load Factor 44% 49% 46% 48% 50% 4) Percent Compliance with 95% Power Factor Goal N/A 100% 93% 100% 100% 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2,000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: 98/99 99/00 00/01 97/98 98/99 Projected Adopted Projected Base Actual Budget Actual (% Change *) (% Change **) 0 0 0 CCC Maintenance 100,000 (NIA) 100,000 (0.0%) 10,547,383 11,285,253 11,285,050 Purchased Power 11,597,040 (2.8%) 12,113,640 (4.5%) 815,156 412,581 411,032 Admin Allocations 409,296 (-0.4%) 409,296 (0.0%) 332,132 703,585 702,796 Joint Svc Allocations 703,940 (0. 21/6) 703,940 (0.0%) 352,519 370,042 369,455 Franchise Fees 383,145 (3.7%) 400,000 (4.4%) 455,031 285,005 285,000 Special Projects & Svcs 89,200 (-68.7"x,) 84,200 (-5.6'x,) 12,502,221 13,056,466 13,053,333 13,282,621 (1.8%) 13,811,076 (4.0%) * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 76 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 This page intentionally left blank. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 77 WHAT WE D O : The Pump Maintenance Department maintains booster and lift stations; city swimming pool pumps, motors, valves and chlorine control systems; public water supply wells; water and wastewater service equipment. The department also performs video camera work on wastewater lines in the system, and tests and rebuilds water meters. The Department provides scheduled preventive maintenance of all system facilities, as well as expanded facilities. The Maintenance shop is equipped with a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) to assist in Operations & Maintenance activities. The Department shares workload with the Water/Wastewater Department during peak times. Operators are on-call 24 hours a day to provide quality service. The Pump Maintenance Department participates with the Safety Manager to provide safety training workshops. The Department also offers tours of facilities and demonstrations to students, instructors, scout troops and other groups to promote safety and conservation awareness. WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IN 1998/99: • Replaced pump control valve at Southside Booster station. • Rerouted well piping on Wells No. 7 and No. 8 to flow directly into the Airport storage tank for non -potable irrigation. • Rebuilt high service pump No. 1 at Southside Booster Station. • Installed odor control system at Sun City & Interceptor Lift Station. • Installed a package lift station for the restroom at Blue Hole. • Established 24 hour monitoring of the SCADA system. 78 • Brought Westinghouse Lift Station on line. • Rebuilt control panels at River Ridge & Katy Lift Stations to be compatible with the SCADA system. • Installed outdoor tornado warning sirens at Berry Creek and Sun City. • Evaluated and purchased Pump Maintenance Software to document repairs and system maintenance. WHAT WE PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN 1999/00: • Install increased pumping capacity at Rabbit Hill Booster station. • Replace bypass valve at the Southside Booster station. • Install and program a computer aided maintenance package. • Rebuild high service pump #3 at Southside Booster Station. O install transfer switches at major lift stations. • Install a spare irrigation pump/motor at Sun City Irrigation Station. • Continue support for the Safe Place Program through screening and training of new employees and employees in other divisions in partnership with DARE, the Georgetown Project, GISD and Williamson County. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 ACTIVITY INDICATORS 1) Linear feet of wastewater PROJECTED lines inspected by camera 2) Motor rebuilds & rewinds 3) Pump rehabilitations 4) Lift and booster station 130,110 Operations physical inspections ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 00 125,190 130,960 130,110 Operations 328,271 366,732 42,240 28,000 28,000 20,000 20,000 19 23 15 20 15 16 25 20 25 25 10,415 9,500 7,000 10,500 11,680 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: 99/00 98/99 97/98 98/99 Projected Actual Budget Actual 7/0.25 7/0.25 7/0.25 # Employees 203,081 235,772 235,741 Personnel 125,190 130,960 130,110 Operations 328,271 366,732 365,851 Employees: full time / part time * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted 99/00 00/01 Adopted Projected Base (% Change *) (% Change **) 7/0.25 7/0.25 242,285 (2.8%) 242,285 (0.0%) 140,636 (8.10A) 140,636 (o.00io) 382,921 (4.7%) 382,921 (0.0%) SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: The decrease in linear feet of wastewater lines inspected by camera is due to a change in policy in 1998, which requires developers to be responsible for camera inspection of new wastewater lines. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 79 A NTAr /•. The Systems Engineering Department manages and maintains utility system models for departments within the Community Owned Utilities Division: including Water, Electric, Stormwater Drainage, Streets and Wastewater. The department provides engineering services related to grant applications for the Georgetown Industrial Foundation in their recruitment of new firms. This department also coordinates and administers Capital Improvement Projects (C.I.P.'s) with outside engineering firms, and handles easement and right-of- way negotiations and acquisitions. Systems Engineering supports the review of approximately 150 development plans and reviews annually. WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IN 1998/99: • Acquired digital Right-of-way Management • Assisted with the application, coordination and completion of Economic Development and other grant projects including Texas Electric Cooperative, the Rivery, Advanced Metals, Don Hewlett Chevrolet, and Texas Community Development Program Grant. • Created and managed the Detailed Development Plan for the Safe Place Tile Exhibit in San Gabriel Park. WHAT WE PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN 1999/00: • Complete revision of the narrative to City Construction Standards and Specifications for street, drainage, electric, water and wastewater improvements. • Implement a citywide digital transportation model to better identify C.I.P.'s. System (RMS), also known as Pavement • Develop a Regional Stormwater Drainage & Management System (PMS), software for Detention Policy and a City of Georgetown improved cost-effective maintenance and Stormwater Drainage Manual. infrastructure inventory. • Evaluated and implemented a City wide utility work order system. • Managed the development of a City wide Transportation Model to better identify Capital Improvement Projects. • Coordinated and managed the construction of Northwest Boulevard, Country Club Road, Railroad Street, Downtown Parking Lot, Holly Street, 7th & 8th Streets, San Gabriel Overlook Drainage, Gabriel View Drainage, and Thousand Oaks Drainage Capital Improvement Projects. • Implement a citywide digital Right-of-way Management System (RMS) for improved cost- effective maintenance and inventory of pavements, curbs, drainage structures, sidewalks, valves, manholes, signs, trees, water lines, wastewater lines, power poles, etc. • Continue maintenance of infrastructure maps that are tied to true horizontal and vertical coordinates for future input into a citywide Geographical Information System (GIS). • Support the development and implementation of work teams within the Community Owned Utilities Division. • Coordinated and managed the construction of Williams Drive Wastewater Line, Smith Branch • Participate in the Safe Place Program. Wastewater Line, Escalera Water line and Sequoia/Berry Creek Water Line Capital Improvement Projects. 80 COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 ACTIVITY INDICATORS 1) Information requests processed 2) Easement/Right-of- Way Acquisitions 3) Project Management of Capital Improve- ment Projects 4) Computer Mapping modeling, hours * Improved tracking method. ** Started tracking in November 1997. ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 00 312 1,500* 1,400* 1,900* 2,300 20 30 21 77 44 11 17 30 30 26 $2,925,000 $4,350,000 $4,600,000 $4,600,000 $6,895,000 0** 244** 244** 250** 260 1999/00 ADOPTED AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: Employees: full time / part time * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: The addition of a Chief CIP Construction Field Representative in June 2000 to assist in the inspection of City construction projects will ensure quality standards for infrastructure projects. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 81 98/99 99/00 00/01 97/98 98/99 Projected Adopted Projected Base Actual Budget Actual (% Change *) (% Change **) 3/0 3/0 3/0 # Employees 3.5/0 4/0 135,377 145,946 145,346 Personnel 168,231 (15.7%) 197,216 (17.2%) 31,639 26,583 24,583 Operations 31,760 (29.2%) 31,760 (0.0%) 167,016 172,529 169,929 199,991 (17.7%) 228,976 (14.5%) Employees: full time / part time * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: The addition of a Chief CIP Construction Field Representative in June 2000 to assist in the inspection of City construction projects will ensure quality standards for infrastructure projects. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 81 WHAT WE DO: The Stormwater Drainage Utility addresses environmental concerns over in -stream water quality, regulatory demands related to stormwater run-off controls, infrastructure operation and maintenance, and drainage/flood control related capital project needs. Other duties include assisting Police and Fire Services on Code Enforcement issues. WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IIT 1998/99: • Installed 2,500 linear feet of curb and gutter on the north end of College Street and Walnut Street. • Replaced 3,828 linear feet of curb and gutter on Power Road in conjunction with the Transportation overlay project. • Performed drainage work to relieve flooding in Berry Creek Subdivision, Section One. • Alleviated flooding problems on Highview Drive with curb work and landscaping. • Installed a drainage flume to correct drainage on Ridgecrest Drive. • Corrected drainage issues along Gabriel View rte_:_... 1111 v c. • Completed construction for correction of drainage problems on San Gabriel Overlook. • Corrected drainage issues on Country Club Road in conjunction with street rehabilitation. • Completed West 22nd Street drainage extension at Georgetown Hospital. • Corrected drainage at 708 Golden Oaks. • Cleaned drainage ditches at Wagon Wheel/Westem Trail to alleviate flooding. • Installed safety gates at the low water crossing bridge in San Gabriel Park. 82 • Placed flood gauges at various low water crossings prone to flooding. • Corrected flooding on Thousand Oaks by completing the installation of stormdrains in the area. WHAT WE PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN 1999/00: • Install 2,000 linear feet of concrete Curb and Gutter and 8,000 linear feet of concrete ribbon curb. This will include the following areas: • College Street from 2nd Street to the low water bridge in San Gabriel Park; • Holly Street from 3rd Street to 7th Street; and • Walnut Street from 8th Street to 12th Street. • Correct excessive erosion damage on Norwood West. • Replace deteriorated stormdrain at 9th Street and Elm Street to correct flooding of homes on Elm. • Develop a regional stormwater detention system. • Rehabilitate stormwater system along 4th Street and Ash Street. • Develop stormwater control measures in compliance witli the Enviroranentai Protection Agency Phase II Stormwater Program. • Install a high water alarm system at the Berry Creek low water crossing bridge. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 ^1 l u CD CJ CD L) 0 L) Li Li Ll L, F) ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 9 ACTUAL ACTIVITY INDICATORS FY 96/97 1) Number of storm drains 20.5 cleaned 4 2) Miles of Public Right -of -Way 1,820 mowed and cleaned 20.5 3) Hours of street sweeper 396,696 operation 340 4) Linear feet of curb and gutter ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted installed/replaced City wide a. Old Town construction N/A b. Other replacement N/A c. Annual curb & gutter installation/construction 3,200 * Curb replacements will not have gutters - ribbon curb only. ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 9 6 3 6 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5 1,200 1,820 1,500 1,600 16,800 13,500 13,500 14,000* 1,700 5,000 5,000 0 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: 99/00 98/99 97/98 98/99 Projected Actual Budget Actual 2.75/0.5 3/0.5 3/0.5 # Employees 84,918 123,245 122,241 Personnel 211,612 274,486 274,455 Operations 296,530 397,731 396,696 Employees: full time / part time * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted 99/00 00/01 Adopted Projected Base (% Change *) (% Change **) 3/0.5 3/0.5 122,037 (-0.2%) 122,037 (0.0%) 312,120 (13.7%) 302,460 (-3.10/.) 434,157 (9.4%) 424,497 (-2.2%) SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: An additional $10,000 is included for Phase II of the Environmental Protection Agency Stormwater Drainage Compliance Program. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 83 LY1I• The Street Department manages, maintains and repairs City streets and rights-of-way. Responsibilities include traffic control, emergency response operations, special events, and assistance in code enforcement. Daily, the department inspects roadways for sign repair, pavement management, and sight obstructions. The Street Department is a Safe Place Department. The Street Department participates with the Safety Manager to provide safety training workshops. WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IN 1998/99: • Seal coated 4 lane miles on College Street. • Asphalt overlayed 4 lane miles: • Maple Street from 7th to 15th; • Paige, Main and Brushy Streets; • Railroad Street from 10th to University; • Martin Luther King, Jr. Street from 10th to University; and • Power Road. • Asphalt microsurfaced 23 lane miles: • Park View Estates and portions of San Gabriel Heights and Sierra Vista. • Remodeled 7th and 8th Streets from Maple to IOOF cemetery and the downtown area. • Constructed Holly Street to College Street. • Built cross streets from Olive to Maple at 16th and Annie Purl Elementary School. • Completed a parking lot at 6th and Main. • Constructed Railroad Street. • Coordinated with Inspection Services and Fire Services on code enforcement processes with the removal of three substandard structures. • Participated in presentation and expansion of the Safe Place Program, including construction of the Safe Place display at the playscape. 84 • Expanded application of brick paver designs on sidewalk projects. • Overlayed Inner Loop at Churchill Farms. WHAT WE PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN 1999/00: • Seal Coat 3 lane miles of roadway in River Hills Subdivision. • Asphalt microsurface approximately 23 lane miles of roadway: • Reata Trails Subdivision; • Berry Creek, Section One; • A portion of San Gabriel Heights; • Berry Creek, Section One; • West Old Town area, bound by 2nd Street to 9th Street and Rock Street to Scenic. • Asphalt overlay approximately 10 lane miles of roadways. • Mimosa Street; • Pecan Street; • Areas bound by 16th Street to 19th Street and Hutto Road to Annie Purl School; • Overlay and level Hutto Road. • Asphalt overlay and install concrete curb on College Street between 2nd Street and San Gabriel Park. • Construction and Reconstruction Projects: • D.B. Wood Road to Oakcrest Subdivision; • Realign Country Club Road/Construct Rivery Boulevard to Williams Drive; • Extend Maple Street; • Sidewalk from the square to the Hike and Bike Trail at 2nd Street; • 3,500 linear feet of sidewalk in the downtown area; • Reconstruct 13th and 14th Streets between College and Myrtle. • Assist in the development of a Transportation Model in coordination with Systems Engineering. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 i LD ED 0 ED 0 r � ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED ACTIVITY INDICATORS FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 1) Lane miles of sealcoat, 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: overlay or microsurfacing 20 12 13 20** 43 2) Square feet of roadway 401,008 Personnel 588,540 591,706 591,650 Operations 5,520 11,600 11,572 Capital 934,565 1,046,427 patching 58,700 35,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 3) Traffic signs repaired/ installed 140 140 200 200 300 4) Lane miles of streets maintained* N/A 325 335 335 345 CITIZEN SURVEY 5) Percentage of citizens satisfied or better with: a) Safe movement of vehicles N/A 55% 55% 62% 62% b) Street layout & traffic flow N/A 64% 64% 66% 66% c) Local street maintenance N/A 77% 77% 80% 80% d) Sidewalks N/A 74% 74% 67% 67% e) Streets & traffic overall N/A 68% 68% 62% 62% **Microsurfacing contract extends into 99/00 (23 additional miles by December 1, 1999) 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 99/00 98/99 97/98 98/99 Projected Actual Budget Actual 11/0.75 12/0.75 11.25/0.75 # Employees 340,505 443,121 401,008 Personnel 588,540 591,706 591,650 Operations 5,520 11,600 11,572 Capital 934,565 1,046,427 1,004,230 Employees: full time / part time 1,116,112 (o.o%) * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 99/00 00/01 Adopted Projected Base (% Change *) (% Change **) 12/0.75 12/0.75 457,232 (14.0°/6) 457,232 (o.o%) 658,880 (11.4%) 658,880 (o.o6i6) 0 (-100.06/6) 0 (N/A) 1,116,112 (11.1616) 1,116,112 (o.o%) 85 WHAT WE DO: The Water Distribution Department is responsible for routine inspection of water distribution lines; installation of new water taps and meters; rehabilitation and replacement of damaged or inefficient water lines, meters, fire hydrants and valves. The Department performs water utility locations and inspections for proper materials/methods. Staff advise customers of non -City water problems, when discovered. Staff are on-call to respond to emergency problems 24 hours a day. The Water Distribution Department takes routine water samples to test the safety and efficiency of the system. The Department will continue to maintain water system lines and equipment as well as continue to recognize, follow, and meet all Environmental Protection Agency and Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. The Water Department participates with the Safety Manager to provide safety training workshops, and with the Building Inspection Department to ensure water system protection. WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IN 1998/99: • Completed construction of the water line on Booty's Road. • Upgraded the chemical feed system at the Park Water Treatment Plant. • Installed new water meter registers on all meters replaced in 1998/99 to allow remote readings. • Implemented Team Leader management to allow for employee problem solving and empowerment. • Worked with the Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) on various utility issues at new Pat Cooper Elementary site. • Completed construction of a water line on FM 2243 for the Escalera Ranch Subdivision. • Constructed new restrooms at the Playscape, using donations and labor from volunteers. WHAT WE PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN 1999/00: • Complete the following Water Capital Improvement Projects: • Purchase and install hypochlorite system for disinfection at wastewater plants as required by the Environmental Protection Agency. • Relocate 8 inch water line on Hutto Road in coordination with Texas Department of Public Safety road improvements. • Replace and upsize casing, and replace pump and motor in Well #2. • Construct a portion of the West Loop 20 -inch water line to improve water supply and provide transmission routes to other parts of the system. • Replace an 8 -inch water line with a 12 -inch line to increase flows to Berry Creek. • Complete construction of the Sun City Pump Station and the Rabbit Hill Pump Station. • Continue support for the Safe Place Program through screening and training of new employees and employees in other divisions in partnership with DARE, the Georgetown Project, GISD, and Williamson County. • Install a micro -filtration system at the Southside wells to increase system capacity up to 2 MGD without costly construction at the water treatment plant. • Develop an irrigation/effluent utility ordinance and reuse policy to expand the use of effluent water sources to irrigate City parks, open spaces, and area golf courses, and to reduce removal of water from the Edward's Aquifer. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 86 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 ^1 ^1 �l L L C L L L L L L ci L) L) (C.J V BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED FY 98/99 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTIVITY INDICATORS FY 96/97 FY 97/98 1) Water leaks repaired 744 230 2) Water taps installed 720 450 3) Line locations completed 597 530 4) Fire hydrant meters installed 143 100 CITIZEN SURVEY 8/0 8/0 5) Percentage of citizens satisfied 201,538 201,538 Personnel or better with reliability of City 285,044 (0.0%) 348,736 water and electric N/A 94% BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 00 230 324 595 450 450 438 525 950 1,200 100 95 90 80% 92% 92% 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: Employees: full time / part time * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: Underground utility locates have increased dramatically since passage of the Texas Line Locate Bill,"ONE CALL" on October 1, 1998, making it mandatory for anyone who does any digging to call for underground utility locates before digging. This law pertains not only to commercial excavation businesses but to all residential digging as well. The number of requests for locates will increase even more dramatically as the public becomes aware of the law. As part of the implementation of the Customer Choice and Control System (automated meter reading), two of four meter reader positions were transferred during 1998/99 from the Utility Office (Finance & Administration) to COU. One position was moved to Water Distribution and one to Wastewater Collection. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 87 98/99 99/00 00/01 97/98 98/99 Projected Adopted Projected Base Actual Budget Actual (% Change*) (% Change **) 6/0 6.75/0 7.5/0 # Employees 8/0 8/0 153,877 201,538 201,538 Personnel 285,044 (41.4%) 285,044 (0.0%) 348,736 329,960 325,928 Operations 358,283 (9.9%) 358,283 (0.0%) 502.613 531,498 527,466 643,327 (22.0%) 643,327 (0.0%) Employees: full time / part time * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: Underground utility locates have increased dramatically since passage of the Texas Line Locate Bill,"ONE CALL" on October 1, 1998, making it mandatory for anyone who does any digging to call for underground utility locates before digging. This law pertains not only to commercial excavation businesses but to all residential digging as well. The number of requests for locates will increase even more dramatically as the public becomes aware of the law. As part of the implementation of the Customer Choice and Control System (automated meter reading), two of four meter reader positions were transferred during 1998/99 from the Utility Office (Finance & Administration) to COU. One position was moved to Water Distribution and one to Wastewater Collection. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 87 WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES The City of Georgetown operates three water treatment plants: the Lake Water Treatment Facility, rated at 7.5 million gallons per day (MGD); the San Gabriel Water Treatment Facility, rated at 5.45 MGD. The City of Georgetown retains ownership of these plants and contracts for their operation with a private contractor. During 1998/99 the City entered into a partnership agreement with Chisolm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD) that provides for joint long-term water supply planning. The agreement gives CTSUD 840 acre feet of water supply and 2.18 mgd of off-peak water treatment capacity in exchange for service area and compliance with city -level fire flow requirements as CTSUD expands it water system. ACTIVITY INDICATORS 1) Water Utility Customers 2) Water Usage (MGD): Average Flow Peak Flow Total Flow (MG) 3) Water Treated for Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (MGD) CITIZEN SURVEY 4) Percentage of citizens satisfied or better with: a) Water Quality b) Water Cost ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 00 10,264 10,650 11,850 11,000 11,600 5.15 5.13 5.5 6.4 7.5 12.09 12.89 12.50 12.50 13.28 1,880 1,877 1,895 1,895 2,326 N/A N/A N/A N/A .203 N/A 80% 80% 74% 75% N/A 66% 66% 66% 72% 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: 98/99 97/98 98/99 Projected Actual Budget Actual 99/00 00/01 Adopted Projected Base (% Change *) (% Change **) 925,057 815,690 815,690 Operations 807,266 (-1.o%) 822,116 (1.80/.) 925,057 815,690 815,690 807,266 (-1.o%) 822,116 (1.80/6) * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 88 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 -1 WATER CONTRACTS The Water Utility transfers two percent of its gross billings to the General Fund and Street Special Revenue Fund. This transfer is a payment of franchise fees which would have been payable to the General Fund from a non -City provider of such services. This department is also used to account for the contractual obligations not specific to any individual department of the fund. Special Projects and Services includes programs such as public education on water conservation, as well as contracts and professional services. This department also includes payments to the Brazos River Authority for the City's surface water supply. The City has water rights to 6,720 acre feet in Lake Georgetown and 15,488 acre feet in Lake Stillhouse Hollow. These water rights are expected to meet the needs of Georgetown's current certificated water service area through full build out. 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: 98/99 97/98 98/99 Projected Actual Budget Actual 99/00 00/01 Adopted Projected Base (% Change *) (% Change **) 428,105 156,294 161,810 Admin Allocations 157,889 (-2.4^x,) 157,889 (o-0%) 0 0 0 CCC Maintenance 150,000 (N/A) 150,000 (0.0%) 272,813 316,998 360,000 BRA - Water Purchases 365,000 (1.4%) 375,000 (2.7%) 81,731 155,000 121,500 Council Contingency 150,000 (23.5%) 125,000 (-16.7%) 148,807 143,447 1517575 Franchise Fee 152,525 (0.6%) 155,180 (1.7%) 319,896 596,038 571,592 Joint Svc Allocations 601,162 (5.2%) 601,162 (0.0%) 0 0 0 CIS System 300,000 (N/A) 300,000 (0.0%) 69,609 25,000 26,300 Special Projects & Svcs 356,525 (1255.6"x,) 286,300 (-19.7%) 1,320,961 1,392,777 1,392,777 * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 2,233,101 (60.3%) 2,150,531 (-3.7%) 89 WHAT WE DO: The Wastewater Collection Department maintains and rehabilitates the wastewater collection system, through routine inspections of system facilities and restoration of broken or collapsed mains. The Department provides maintenance services including: the installation of wastewater taps, the clearing, jet cleaning and camera inspection of lines, troubleshooting customer problems, and locating City wastewater lines. In addition, the Department performs preventive maintenance functions of the expanded collection system. This department coordinates with Building Inspection to ensure a safe and functioning wastewater system WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IN 1998/99: • Constructed the Williams Drive wastewater line from Country Club lift station to Booty's Road to provide for commercial growth. • Completed the design, easements and permitting process for the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Installed lift station on Blue Hole Park restroom. • Installed new 6 inch sub -main sewer line at Main Street. • Constructed new sewer line to new restroom in San Gabriel Park. • Constructed new sewer line to new restroom at Little League Baseball complex in San Gabriel Park. • Completed engineering drawings and obtained easements for the second phase of the Pecan Branch Wastewater Line to extend gravity sewer from County Road 152 to FM 971, for flow into Pecan Branch. • Constructed the Smith Branch Feeder to divert wastewater from 15th Street, and to reduce load from the San Gabriel Wastewater Treatment Plant. 90 • Assisted in the design, approval process and coordination for the placement of the Safe Place tiles for the columns at the Recreation Playscape area. WHAT WE PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN 1999/00: • Wastewater Capital Improvements to be completed in 1999/00: • Begin construction of the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Purchase and install hypochlorite system for disinfection at wastewater plants as required by the Environmental Protection Agency. • Install wastewater line to Pecan Branch to relieve overuse of Williams Drive Lift Station. • Design and extend gravity wastewater lines to Sinuso Drive, Serenada Drive and Toledo Trail. • Install effluent return line from the San Gabriel Wastewater Treatment Plant to Park Storage Tank to reuse water for irrigation. • Continue support for the Safe Place Program through screening and training of new employees and employees in other divisions (in partnership with Drug Awareness Resistance Education (DARE), the Georgetown Project, Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) and Williamson County. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: Underground utility locates have increased dramatically since passage of the Texas Line Locate Bill,"ONE CALL" on October 1,1998, making it mandatory for anyone who does any digging to call for underground utility locates before digging. This law pertains not only to commercial excavation businesses but to all residential digging as well. The number of requests for locates will increase even more dramatically as the public becomes aware of the law. As part of the implementation of the Customer Choice and Control System (automated meter reading), two of four meter reader positions were transferred during 1998/99 from the Utility Office (Finance & Administration) to COU. One position was moved to Water Distribution and one to Wastewater Collection. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 91 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED ACTIVITY INDICATORS FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 1) Sewer blockages cleared 239 165 165 165 324 2) Manholes repaired 39 6 6 6 5 3) Line locations completed 45 50 50 50 1,200 4) Wastewater taps installed 324 300 300 300 438 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: 98/99 99/00 00/01 97/98 98/99 Projected Adopted Projected Base Actual Budget Actual (% Change *) (% Change **) 5/1 5/1 6/1 # Employees 6/1 6/1 171,405 192,296 192,296 Personnel 213,713 (11.1%) 213,713 (o.o%) 188,285 247,036 239,292 Operations 279,725 (16.9%) 279,725 (o.o%) 0 13,384 13,384 Capital 0 (-100.0%) 0 (N/A) 359,690 452,716 444,972 493,438 (1o.9%) 493,438 (o.o%) Employees: full time / part time * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: Underground utility locates have increased dramatically since passage of the Texas Line Locate Bill,"ONE CALL" on October 1,1998, making it mandatory for anyone who does any digging to call for underground utility locates before digging. This law pertains not only to commercial excavation businesses but to all residential digging as well. The number of requests for locates will increase even more dramatically as the public becomes aware of the law. As part of the implementation of the Customer Choice and Control System (automated meter reading), two of four meter reader positions were transferred during 1998/99 from the Utility Office (Finance & Administration) to COU. One position was moved to Water Distribution and one to Wastewater Collection. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 91 WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES The City of Georgetown operates three wastewater treatment plants: the Dove Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility, rated at of 1.25 million gallons per day (MGD); the San Gabriel Wastewater Treatment Facility, rated at of 2.5 MGD; and the Berry Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, rated at 100,000 gallons per day. These award winning plants treat domestic and industrial effluent according to statutory regulations, and provide environmentally safe disposal of wastewater materials. The City of Georgetown contracts with a private contractor to provide for the safe operation of the wastewater plants. The private contractor conducts routine wastewater bio -monitoring, nitrogen removal and dechlorination. The City continues to closely monitor and evaluate these operations and retains ownership of the plants. The Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant will be constructed in 1999/00 to provide additional system capacity and service for Sun City. CITIZEN SURVEY Percentage of Citizens satisfied or better with: a) Wastewater Service cost N/A 68% 68% 68% 70% X999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: 98/99 97/98 98/99 Projected Actual Budget Actual 791,556 739,082 721,332 Operations 791,556 739,082 721,332 * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: 99/00 Adopted (% Change *) 00/01 Projected Base (% Change **) 718,496 (-0.4%) 938,646 (30.6%) 718,496 (-0.4%) 938,646 (30.6%) Operating costs for plant operation will increase significantly when the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant is brought on-line in Spring 2001. Costs for wastewater plant operations will increase 25-30% or $300,000 to $325,000 annually. The costs for the partial year of operations in 2000/01 are estimated at $220,150. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 92 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROPOSED ACTIVITY INDICATORS FY 96/97 FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 98/99 EY 00 1) Wastewater Utility Customers 8,065 8,700 9,500 9,000 9,300 2) Average Daily Flow (MGD) 2.6 2.6 3.2 2.9 3.0 3) Peak Daily Flow (MGD) 9.8 5.0 8.0 8.0 9.7 4) Million gallons treated 933 1,065 1,300 1,300 1,300 CITIZEN SURVEY Percentage of Citizens satisfied or better with: a) Wastewater Service cost N/A 68% 68% 68% 70% X999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: 98/99 97/98 98/99 Projected Actual Budget Actual 791,556 739,082 721,332 Operations 791,556 739,082 721,332 * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: 99/00 Adopted (% Change *) 00/01 Projected Base (% Change **) 718,496 (-0.4%) 938,646 (30.6%) 718,496 (-0.4%) 938,646 (30.6%) Operating costs for plant operation will increase significantly when the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant is brought on-line in Spring 2001. Costs for wastewater plant operations will increase 25-30% or $300,000 to $325,000 annually. The costs for the partial year of operations in 2000/01 are estimated at $220,150. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 92 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 WASTEWATER CONTRACTS The Wastewater Utility transfers two percent of its gross billings to the General Fund and Street Special Revenue Fund. This transfer is a payment of franchise fees which would have been payable to the General Fund from a non - City provider of such services. This department is also used to account for the contractual obligations not specific to an individual department of the fund. 1999/00 ADOPTED BUDGET AND 2000/01 PROJECTED BUDGET: 98/99 99/00 00/01 97/98 98/99 Projected Adopted Projected Base Actual Budget Actual (%o Change *) (% Change **) 79,460 84,259 86,440 Franchise Fees 90,240 (4.49/6) 92,685 (2.7%) 324,197 101,376 105,286 General Fund Allocations 103,838 (-1.4%) 103,838 (0.0%) 394,518 644,879 638,355 Joint Svc Allocations 675,869 (5.9%) 675,869 (0.0%) 422,341 20,800 20,000 Spec. Svc / Legal 95,000 (375.0) 20,000 (-78.9^/6) 1,220,516 851,314 850,081 * Percent change of 99/00 Adopted from 98/99 Projected Actual ** Percent change of 00/01 Projected Base from 99/00 Adopted COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00 964,947 (13.5%) 892,392 (-7.sio) 93 This page intentionally left blank. COMMUNITY OWNED UTILITIES 94 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1999/00