R99-82 ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT

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OF'�Fc �= 9G V A �i1:i� '�(l I N O�`' May 7, 1999 PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM NO. 99 - 16 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: James L. Williams, Jr., City Manager � Bruce A. McNabb, Director of Public Works 8 Stephen P. Swanson, City Engineer ��r� SUBJECT: Watermain Extension Program City Project 9801 The City's annual Watermain Extension Program involves the installation of new watermain to extend the City's water distribution system and improve the system's reliability and service. This involves the installation of new mains to create connections between existing mains minimizing the possibility of customers being without water in the event of a watermain break or temporary shutdown during watermain maintenance work. In addition, the program extends the distribution system to serve new customers that have requested service or facilitate accessibility to the City's water distribution system by future development. Each year the Engineering Division reviews the City's planned watertnain extension program, any customer service requests and newly identified water distribution system needs. In the case of extending service to new customers, Division staff estimates the economic return in extending service to new customers. This analysis is based on the estimated revenue from connection charges and the sale of water compared to the cost of installing the watermain. If the revenue is determined to be greater than the cost of the new watermain, staff will recommend that the City Council approve the extension of a service to new customers. The Division also reviews capital improvement projects planned by the City and other agencies to coordinate various projects. This is done to minimize construction conflicts or having completed improvements disturbed by the watermain installation (e.g., cutting new pavement, etc.). In addition, staff advises the City's Fire Department of the planned extensions to have fire hydrant locations reviewed.