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UTILITY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
APRIL 23, 2012 - 5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate
times. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-mail at
CityClerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
1. Proposed Ordinance #2012-12 - Amending Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service,
Division 1 - Generally, Section 110-61 - Definitions and Section 110-67 Private Wells
2. Presentation by The Energy Authority (TEA) - Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) Related
to Units 1 and 2
3. Annual Engineering Consultant's Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric
System - Fiscal Year 2011
4. FY 2013 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
5. Update - Garrison Oak Technical Park Project
6. Adjournment by 5:45 P.M.
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CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2012-12
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
2 MET:
3 That Chapter 110 - Utilities, Article III - Water Service, Division I - Generally, Section 110-61 - Definitions,
4 and Section 110-67 Private Wells, be amended by inserting the text indicated in blue font and deleting the text
5 indicated in red strikeout as follows:
6 Sec. 110-61. - Definitions.
7 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
8 this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
9 Agricultural use means the use of water for the commercial production of crops including ornamentals
10 or the growing of farm products, including, but not limited to, vegetables, citrus, and other fruits, pasture, sod
11 or animals.
12 Agricultural well means any well used solely to supply water for irrigation or other agricultural purposes.
13 Aquifer means an underground formation from which groundwater can be usefully extracted using a
14 water well.
15 Aquifer-Confined means an aquifer that is isolated from the atmosphere at the point of discharge by an
16 impermeable geological formation.
17 Aquifer-Unconfined means an aquifer in which the water table is exposed to the atmosphere through
18 openings in the overlying geological formation.
19 Customer means any person supplied with water by the city.
20 Farm. Where farms are exempt from the provisions of this article, they shall be defined as a tract of land
21 for agricultural use and shall include farm residences, buildings, and other structures located on the farm, and
22 being accessories to a farm operation. It shall be a farm in fact and not in name only.
23 Geothermal heat exchange well (including ground source heat pump wells) means any artificial
24 excavation by any method, that uses the heat exchange capacity of the earth for heating and cooling (such as for
25 air conditioning units) in which excavation the ambient ground temperature is eighty-six degrees Fahrenheit
26 (thirty degrees Celsius) or less and which uses a closed-loop fluid system to prevent the discharge or escape of
27 its fluid into surrounding aquifers or geologic formations.
28 Potable water means water which is in compliance with all the primary health related drinking water
29 standards specified in the Delaware Regulations Governing Public Drinking Water Systems and the US EPA
30 Safe Drinking Water Act, and is suitable acceptable for human consumption.
31 Service line means a water line connected to the water main for the purposes of serving a customer.
32 Shallow well means any well which obtains its groundwater from an unconfined aquifer.
33 Water main means any public water line, other than a service line.
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Proposed Ordinance #2012-12 - Chpt. 110 - Utilities, Art. III - Water Service Page 2
34 Water service fees means water use fees.
35 Water tap means the connection of a service line to a water main.
36 Sec. 110-67. - Private wells.
37 (a) When authorized. It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to dig, to drill or otherwise
38 excavate any a well more than 150 feet below the surface of the ground within a confined aquifer
39 within the city, or one mile thereof, without the permission of the city council given by
40 resolution. No permission shall be given for such a well on any property where a potable water
41 supply is available.
42 (b) Shallow wells. Shallow wells may not be drilled from the unconfined aquifers within the limits
43 of the city, except for the following:
44 (1) Agriculture wells. Wells may be drilled in the unconfined aquifer for the sole purpose
45 of supplying a farm with water to irrigate their respective crop. Subject to potable water
46 for properties preservation easement in accordance with 3 Del. C. c. 9.
47 (c) Administrative variance, shallow wells. Subject to approval by the Delaware Department of
48 Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the City Manager may grant an
49 administrative variance for a shallow well where documentary evidence establishes that a
50 modification of the shallow well standards as provided in this chapter will not endanger the
51 general public health and safety, and strict compliance would be unreasonable in view of all the
52 circumstances.
53 (b)(d) Geothermal heat exchange wells. Wells may be drilled for the purpose of the installation of a
54 geothermal heating and cooling system within the limits of the city, subject to the following:
55 (1) These wells shall be a closed-loop system and shall not be authorized for withdrawal or
56 injection. They will function as borings, filled with a bentonite grout, with a piping
57 system that acts as a heat exchanger to dissipate/absorb heat from the system to the
58 ground.
59 (2) There shall be no interconnection with any public water supply, nor shall the geothermal
60 well be used as a potable water supply for human consumption.
61 (3) No well shall be located within any city right-of-way or utility easement without written
62 authorization from the city manager.
63 ADOPTED: *
64 SYNOPSIS
65 This ordinances adds definitions pertaining to wells, provides clarification to the installation of
66 shallow wells, and provides for an Administrative Variance for shallow wells.
67 (SPONSORS: STAFF)
68 Actions History
69 April 23, 2012 - Scheduled for Consideration by Utility Committee
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Cost/Benefit Analysis for City of
Dover
McKee Run Units 1&2
Prepared by: Jamie Mahne
4/23/12
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Introduction
PJM provides multiple revenue sources
for electric generators.
Dover relies on two primary sources of
revenue from PJM to maintain and
operate its generation fleet:
1. Energy Payments
2. Capacity Payments
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Energy Payments
Dover’s McKee Run units are older and less
efficient than the average unit in PJM
This means that it costs Dover more to
produce a single megawatt-hour when
compared to other generators
For this reason, the McKee Run units do not
generate electricity very often
Only in times of very high energy prices from
PJM or for system reliability
Typically when loads are high and/or other
generation is unavailable
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Capacity Payments
HOWEVER, Dover’s generation units are still
valuable as capacity resources
Capacity = capability to produce electricity
when needed, whether or not electricity is
produced
Dover’s units are budgeted to create
significant positive cash flows for the city
$1.7M in FY2012
$6.6M in FY2013
$7.2M in FY 2014
$1.3M in FY 2015
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Capacity Market - Introduction
In order to understand how and why PJM
pays Dover for its Capacity, it’s helpful to
understand the basics of the PJM
capacity market
PJM must ensure that they have an
adequate amount of generation available
to meet the peak load of their combined
Load Serving Entities (plus reserves)
To accomplish this, PJM administers a
capacity market
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Capacity Market – How Does it
Work?
Two types of participants in the capacity
market:
1. Load Serving Entities (LSEs) - PJM requires
each LSE to purchase enough capacity from the
market to meet its peak obligation
2. Suppliers – those with installed or planned
generation must offer their resources into the
capacity auction
Dover is both an LSE and a Supplier
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Capacity Market - RPM
PJM clears the auction using its Reliability
Pricing Model (RPM)
Determines the price that the LSEs will
pay to fulfill their capacity obligations
and the price that generators will be paid
for committing their capacity to PJM
The prices are locational
Dover historically pays and gets paid a
premium based on the physical limitations
of PJM’s grid
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Capacity Market – Dover as an LSE
As a Load Serving Entity in PJM, Dover
has an obligation to provide (or
purchase) its share of capacity
Dover generally participates as a buyer in
the PJM capacity auction
Dover is budgeted to pay PJM $8.5M for
capacity in FY 2011-12
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Capacity Market – Dover as a
Generator
Dover is paid the RPM clearing price for every
MW of generation that it has available
(currently 175MW total)
The PJM Capacity Price that Dover is paid has
averaged $180 per megawatt-day since the
2007/08 planning year
Average annual capacity revenue for Dover:
175(MW) X 365 (days) X 180 ($/MWd)
= About $11,500,000/year
To obtain that revenue, Dover spends an
average of $7,700,000 on Operating,
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Maintaining and Improving its generation fleet
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Capacity Market – Timing Risks
PJM’s capacity market is cleared for a one year
planning period that begins 3 years in the
future
In May 2012, PJM will purchase capacity for
June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016
Generators are committing that their units will
be available 3 years from now
Given the age of Dover’s units, capital
improvements are required to ensure that the
units will be operable in 3 years
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Capacity Market – Price Risks
PJM’s
capacity
market
prices
swing
widely from
year to year
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Capacity Market – Operational Risks
Generators must ensure that the units will be able
to produce electricity when called upon by PJM
Requires trained & experienced staff all-hours
Requires maintenance & renewals (capital
improvements)
Failure to generate results in the utility having to
replace its capacity in subsequent auctions (or from
other sources) and having to pay a penalty for non-
performance
While well-maintained, the age of Dover’s McKee Run
Units 1 and 2 means this risk of operational failure is
always increasing
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Current Situation
Capacity prices faltered in the last auction
The most recent year was significantly less than
the previous year in Dover’s Capacity Zone
Unit 1 bore scope inspection found notable
damage
Extent of damage and needed repairs are
uncertain
NAES has identified several alternatives to
consider, with costs ranging from $50,000 per
unit to $660,000 per unit
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Current Situation (cont.)
Insurer-recommended improvements to
Units 1 and 2 may add at least $2.7M in
capital improvement costs (years 5-10)
There’s a chance that these could be needed
sooner if problems arise or if the insurance
provider insists
This cost estimate can change significantly
These repair costs would be in addition to
existing capital improvements planned for Units
1 and 2 (~$780,000 by 2017)
It is uncertain what the impact on premiums will
be if this work is deferred
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Decision Timeline
PJM’s next capacity auction for the
Planning Year 2015/16 opens on May 7,
2012
Units 1 and 2 are already committed to
PJM through May 31, 2015
Next auction would commit them to PJM
through May 31, 2016
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Decision Methodology
Estimate total cost of keeping the units
active over a projected timeframe (5 years)
Include Base Case and Alternative Scenarios
Estimate what savings (if any) would be
realized if Units 1 and 2 were retired or
mothballed
Calculate target capacity price that will keep
the units revenue positive
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Decision Methodology (cont.)
Estimate likelihood that PJM capacity prices
will meet or exceed target price over the
projected timeframe
Consider qualitative inputs as well:
Depth of market: Can PJM sustain the loss of these units in
the (usually) constrained area?
Alternatives for supply (PJM auction, contracts with other
suppliers)
Long-term plan for the Utility
Other?
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Assumptions
McKee Run Unit 3 & Van Sant Unit 11 are
not considered in this study
Capital improvement dollars are shown in
the year that the work is completed
This is based on the limitation that PJM’s
capacity market clears one year at a time
All amounts are in 2012 dollars
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Base Case
Base Case Description:
Known Capacity Revenue through May 31, 2015
Projected incremental operating costs for Units 1&2 (2012
dollars)
Planned Capital Improvement Projects – Dover 5 year plan
Dover Capacity Study BASE CASE
McKee Runs Units 1&2
2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (est) 2016/17 (est)
Capacity Revenue $ 2,758,743 $ 3,040,450 $ 1,693,965 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN
Operating Costs $ (874,450) $ (900,684) $ (927,704) $ (955,535) $ (984,201)
Capital Costs $ (164,260) $ (118,000) $ (64,000) $ (201,000) $ (234,000)
Net Cash Flow $ 1,720,033 $ 2,021,767 $ 702,261 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN
Unit 1 and 2 Break Even
Capacity Price ($/MWd) $ 83.70 $ 82.09 $ 79.91 $ 93.19 $ 98.16
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Base Case - Findings
Break even capacity prices:
~$93/MWd (2015/16)
~$98/MWd (2016/17)
Historical prices for Dover’s zone since 2007/08
Low: $136.50/MWd
High: $245/MWd
Average: $180/MWd
Projected Prices (TEA’s survey of multiple market
projections)
$177 - $230 (2015/16)
PJM Cost of New Entry estimation
$285 - $302 (2015/16)
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Alternative Scenario
Alternative Scenario Description:
All assumptions from Base Case
The $2.7M in capital improvements currently
scheduled for post-2017 are required
immediately
Dover Capacity Study ALTERNATE SCENARIO - Add'l $2.7M in Capital costs for 1&2 in next 2 years
McKee Runs Units 1&2
2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (est) 2016/17 (est)
Capacity Revenue
Capacity Revenue $ 2,758,743 $ 3,040,450 $ 1,693,965 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN
Operating Costs $ (874,450) $ (900,684) $ (927,704) $ (955,535) $ (984,201)
Capital Costs $ (1,514,260) $ (1,468,000) $ (64,000) $ (201,000) $ (234,000)
Net Cash Flow $ 370,033 $ 671,767 $ 702,261 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN
Unit 1 and 2 Break Even
Capacity Price ($/MWd) $ 192.48 $ 190.87 $ 79.91 $ 93.19 $ 98.16
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Alternative Scenario - Findings
Break even capacity price for outer years doesn’t
change:
~$93/MWd (2015/16)
~$98/MWd (2016/17)
Units are still cash flow positive in the years the
expense is incurred
Actual Price Break Even Price
2012/13 $222.30 $192.48
2013/14 $245.00 $190.87
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Conclusions
In the base case, there is a High
likelihood that McKee Run Units 1&2 will
remain cash flow positive for the next 5
years
Operational risks are significant
Somewhat mitigated by lower incremental
capacity prices (historically)
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Conclusions (cont.)
In the alternate scenario, the units are
still projected to be cash flow positive in
the years the major expense is incurred
Additionally, life of the investment (if
needed) would last beyond the 5 year
term
Risk that repair costs could escalate
significantly
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Recommendations
Short-term: Offer Units 1 & 2 into 2015/16
capacity auction in May 2012
Benefits:
Current projection of capital improvements and
operating expenses result in a strong positive
cash flow in the known years
TEA has high confidence that the next auction
will clear above Dover’s break even amount
Commits Dover to only one more year of O&M
Allows for decision about the future of the utility
to be made without jeopardizing future value
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Recommendations
Short-term: Offer Units 1 & 2 into 2015/16
capacity auction in May 2012
Risks:
Operational failure will expose Dover to
incremental capacity auctions and penalties
If additional significant capital improvements are
required in the next 3 years (i.e., Alternative
Scenario), Dover’s cash flows will be at risk
At that point, Dover may decide to replace the
capacity in the incremental auction and not incur the
capital expense
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Recommendations
Long-term: Create an Integrated
Resource Plan for the City of Dover’s
Electric Utility
Survey all supply options, including new
generation projects in/around Dover
Weigh against cost of future capital
improvements to Units 1&2
Holistic approach, to include future
resource needs (i.e., wind)
Complete by April 2013
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Annual Engineering Consultant’s Report
on the
Operation and Maintenance
of the Electric System
Fiscal Year 2011
Electric Division
City of Dover, Delaware
Project No. 66212
April 2012
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Annual Engineering Consultant’s Report
on the Operation and Maintenance
of the Electric System
Fiscal Year 2011
Prepared for the
Electric Division
City of Dover, Delaware
April 2012
Project No. 66212
Prepared by
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
COPYRIGHT © 2012 BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
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April 18, 2012
Ms. Donna S. Mitchell, CPA
Controller/Treasurer
City of Dover
5 East Reed Street
Weyandt Hall, Suite 300
Dover, Delaware 19901
City of Dover
Annual Engineering Consultant’s Report
Project No. 66212
Dear Ms. Mitchell:
In compliance with the requirements of Section 705 and Section 504 of the City of Dover,
Delaware Resolution Authorizing and Securing Electric Revenue Bonds, adopted December
23, 1985 (Resolution), Burns & McDonnell submits this Annual Engineering Consultant’s
Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. This report summarizes our review and
assessment of the City of Dover’s (City) Electric System, its existing retail electric rates, its
insurance coverage in effect, and its reserve funds. Financial, statistical, and operating data
used in preparing the report were initially reported in the City’s annual financial statements and
accounting records, as well as additional information furnished by City and Electric Division
staff.
In the preparation of this Engineering Consultant’s Report, Burns & McDonnell completed
assessments of the electric generating stations and the transmission and distribution system of
the City’s Electric Division. Assessments involved interviews, observations, and review of
fiscal year 2011 expenditures and fiscal year 2012 budgets. In addition, an analysis of the
balances of the Improvement and Extension Fund, as well as other funds benefiting the Electric
Division was performed. Burns & McDonnell also reviewed the adequacy of the revenues
provided by the current retail rates in relation to the requirements of the Resolution. Finally, a
high-level assessment of the City’s insurance coverage related to the Electric Division was
completed.
Based on these reviews and assessments, it is the opinion of Burns & McDonnell that the
Electric System is being operated and maintained, including replacements and upgrades as
appropriate, in a manner that is consistent with current electric utility practices. In addition,
the current retail rates have provided sufficient revenues to satisfy the debt service coverage
requirement in the Resolution.
Further, it is the opinion of Burns & McDonnell that the balances in the various reserve funds
maintained by the City for the Electric Division are sufficient for their intended purposes.
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Ms. Donna Mitchell, City of Dover
April 18, 2012
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We appreciate the cooperation and assistance provided by the City and the Electric Division
staff in the preparation of this report. We will be happy to discuss the report with you at your
convenience.
Sincerely,
BURNS & McDONNELL
Ted J. Kelly
Principal & Senior Project Manager
Business & Technology Services
TJK
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2011 Engineering Consultant’s Report Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ ES-1
Electric System Overview and Assessment ....................................................................... ES-1
Financial Assessment ......................................................................................................... ES-4
Conclusions ........................................................................................................................ ES-6
PART I - INTRODUCTION
Purpose of Report .............................................................................................................. I-1
Organization....................................................................................................................... I-2
PART II – ELECTRIC SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
Electric System Overview.................................................................................................. II-1
Production Plant ........................................................................................................... II-3
Transmission and Distribution Plant ............................................................................ II-3
General Plant ................................................................................................................ II-4
Electric System Assessment............................................................................................... II-4
Electric Generating Stations ......................................................................................... II-4
Description .............................................................................................................. II-4
Management and Organization................................................................................ II-5
Major Equipment Operation and Maintenance ....................................................... II-6
Electric Generation Improvements .......................................................................... II-7
Condition Assessment ............................................................................................. II-8
Transmission and Distribution Systems ....................................................................... II-12
Safety ....................................................................................................................... II-13
System Reliability ................................................................................................... II-13
Power Quality .......................................................................................................... II-13
Operations and Maintenance ................................................................................... II-13
Design Standards and Specifications....................................................................... II-14
Transmission and Distribution Capital Improvements ............................................ II-15
Condition Assessment ............................................................................................. II-15
Conclusions .................................................................................................................. II-16
PART III – FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
Financial Results ................................................................................................................ III-1
Required Revenue Level............................................................................................... III-1
Electric Rates ................................................................................................................ III-2
Operating Results.......................................................................................................... III-2
Adequacy of Electric Rates .......................................................................................... III-7
Status of Revenue Bonds ................................................................................................... III-8
Insurance ............................................................................................................................ III-9
Operating and Reserve Accounts ....................................................................................... III-9
Electric Revenue Fund .................................................................................................. III-9
Electric Improvement and Extension Fund .................................................................. III-11
PART IV – CONCLUSIONS
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2011 Engineering Consultant’s Report Table of Contents
LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Page No.
II-1 Year-End Plant in Service ............................................................................................ II-1
II-2 Fiscal Year 2012 Planned Capital Expenditures........................................................... II-2
II-3 Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Statistics ........................................................................... II-7
III-1 Annual Sales and Customers ........................................................................................ III-3
III-2 Annual Revenues and Sales Ratios............................................................................... III-4
III-3 Net Revenue Margins and Unaccounted For Energy ................................................... III-5
III-4 Comparative Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Unreserved
Retained Earnings ......................................................................................................... III-6
III-5 Debt Service Coverage Calculation .............................................................................. III-7
III-6 Debt Service Schedule of Electric Revenue Bonds ...................................................... III-8
III-7 Schedule of Insurance Coverage in Effect .................................................................... III-12
III-8 Schedule of Insurance Coverage in Effect .................................................................... III-13
III-9 Reserve Account Activity and Balances ....................................................................... III-14
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure No. Page No.
I-1 Organization ................................................................................................................. I-3
I-2 Administration .............................................................................................................. I-3
I-3 Electric Engineering ..................................................................................................... I-3
I-4 Electric Transmission & Distribution ........................................................................... I-4
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City of Dover, Delaware TOC-2 Bur ns & McDonnell Engineering Company
Electric Division Kansas City, Missouri
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2011 Engineering Consultant’s Report Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
The 2011 Annual Engineering Consultant’s Report (Report) has been prepared in compliance with the
requirements of the City of Dover, Delaware Resolution Authorizing and Securing Electric Revenue
Bonds, adopted December 23, 1985 (Resolution). Burns & McDonnell has been retained as Engineering
Consultant by the City of Dover, Delaware (City) for this purpose.
The Resolution requires that the Engineering Consultant complete the following:
“The City covenants that it will cause the Engineering Consultants employed under the
provisions of Section 705 of this Resolution . . . to make an inspection of the Electric System at
least once each fiscal year and . . . to submit to the City Manager a report setting forth (a) their
findings whether the properties of the Electric System have been maintained in good repair,
working order and condition and whether they have been operated efficiently and economically
and (b) their recommendation as to
(i) the proper maintenance, repair and condition of the Electric System during the ensuing fiscal
year and an estimate of the appropriations which should be made for such purposes,
(ii) the insurance to be carried under the provisions of Article VII of this Resolution,
(iii) the amount that should be deposited during the ensuing fiscal year to the credit of the
Improvement and Extension Fund for the purposes set forth in Section 510 of this Article,
(iv) the extensions, improvements, renewals and replacements which should be made during the
ensuing fiscal year, and
(v) any necessary or advisable revisions of the electric rates.”
This is the ninth annual Engineering Consultant’s Report prepared for the City by Burns & McDonnell.
ELECTRIC SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
The Electric System owned by the City primarily consists of production plant, transmission plant,
distribution plant, and general plant facilities.
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2011 Engineering Consultant’s Report Executive Summary
The City owns two power plants, the McKee Run Generating Station (McKee Run) and the VanSant
Generating Station (VanSant). McKee Run consists of three steam turbine generating units with a total
combined capacity of 136 megawatts (MW). VanSant is a 39 MW simple-cycle combustion turbine unit.
Effective May 4, 2006, the City entered into a five-year Energy Management Agreement with PACE
Global Asset Management (PACE), LLC of Fairfax, Virginia to assist the City with its energy
procurement, energy sale, purchase of fuels, establishment and management of risk policies, the
development and management of hedging protocols and related energy procurement challenges. The
PACE contract expired June 30, 2011 and effective July 1, 2011, The Energy Authority, Inc. (TEA)
began assisting the City with its energy management activities. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida,
TEA is a non-profit energy manager owned by seven public utility systems operating across the nation.
North American Energy Services Corporation (NAES Corporation) operates the generating plants. The
agreement between the City and NAES Corporation has been in effect since July 1, 2006. The
Engineering Consultant’s observations regarding the generating stations and units are described in the
Electric System Overview and Assessment section of the Report.
The Electric Division served approximately 22,915 customers at the end of FY 2011, over 19,730 of
which were residential customers. The distribution facilities include 219 miles of overhead lines and 219
miles of underground lines connected through fifteen substations. The Engineering Consultant’s
observations regarding the transmission and distribution systems are described in the Electric System
Overview and Assessment section of the Report.
Four of the Electric Division customers take service off of the 69 kV transmission system. These
customers include the Dover Air Force Base, Kraft, Proctor & Gamble, and NRG Energy Center (NRG).
NRG is an exempt wholesale generator that sells power that must be transmitted through the City’s
transmission system to third party purchasers. When the NRG plant is not operational, the Electric
Division provides power for the plant site.
The Electric Division has one contract for providing transmission service through the Electric System. As
previously stated, the Electric Division provides transmission service to NRG for the output of its 16-MW
electric generator.
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2011 Engineering Consultant’s Report Executive Summary
General plant facilities consist primarily of Electric Division administrative and operations facilities and
pollution control related equipment on McKee Run and VanSant. Other types of general plant include
office furniture and equipment, transportation and power-operated equipment, and communication
equipment.
The various systems and components of the generating stations reviewed by the Engineering Consultant
are listed below:
Major Equipment Condition and Improvements Management and Organization
Steam turbines/generators Safety
Boilers and auxiliaries Training
Station cooling water systems
Fuel handling systems
Water treatment systems
Station electrical systems
Station control systems
General facilities
Based on statements and information provided, as well as the observations and reviews performed, it is
the Engineering Consultant’s opinion that the City’s power generation facilities are being operated and
maintained consistent with accepted electric utility practice in the United States. In general, the
performance, operation, maintenance, staff, planning, and training aspects for the McKee Run and
VanSant were found to be above average. Specifically, the generation facilities have demonstrated a high
level of availability despite the dispatching of the units primarily for peak demand.
The Engineering Consultant’s observations regarding the generating stations and units are described in
the Electric System Overview and Assessment section of the Report. The following list includes areas of
the transmission and distribution system that were considered and reviewed.
System reliability
Power quality
Operations and maintenance
Design standards and specifications
Transmission and distribution improvements
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2011 Engineering Consultant’s Report Executive Summary
It is the Engineering Consultant’s opinion that the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the
City’s electric transmission and distribution system and the associated facilities are consistent with
current generally accepted electric utility standards. In recent years, the City has done a good job of
making appropriate upgrades and improvements which the Engineering Consultant has observed while
conducting the reviews and assessments to complete the annual reports.
The Engineering Consultant’s observations regarding the transmission and distribution systems are
described in the Electric System Overview and Assessment section of the Report.
FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
The level of revenues required from the retail electric rates for the Electric Division were determined
through the analysis of the financial results and net income or net margins for FY 2011. The Resolution
requires that the Electric Division maintain a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25. Following is an excerpt
from Section 502(c) of the Resolution.
“(c) The total amount of the Revenues of the Electric System during the preceding fiscal year
shall have been not less than the total of the following:
(1) The Current Expenses of the Electric System during the current fiscal years shown by the
Annual Budget . . . for such fiscal year, and
(2) One hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the maximum amount of the Principal and
Interest Requirements for any fiscal year thereafter on account of all bonds then Outstanding
under the provisions of this Resolution.”
Customers of the Electric Division of the City were charged for the electric service they received based
on the City’s rate schedules and contracts that were in place in FY 2011. A comprehensive cost-of-service
and rate design study was completed in 2006 and subsequent rate analyses were completed in 2007 and
2008 to examine revenue requirements and revenue generation. Specifically, the 2006 rate study was
conducted to address increased costs associated with a new power supply contract that became effective
on July 1, 2006. The rate study recommended combining a number of rate classes and implementing rate
increases on July 1, 2006. The 2006 rate study also recommended an additional increase be implemented
on January 1, 2007 to cover increased costs associated with operating the generating station. The 2007
and 2008 rate analyses re-examined Electric Division revenues and expenses and recognized additional
revisions to power supply costs. As a result of these analyses, additional rate increases were implemented
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on July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008. The July 2008 rate adjustments established the rate schedules utilized
by the Electric Division today.
Total energy sales increased from 708.5 GWh in FY 2010 to 734.1 GWh in FY 2011, an increase of 3.6
percent. Total revenue from sales to electric customers in FY 2011 was approximately $99.5 million,
representing an increase of $1.4 million from FY 2010 rate revenue of approximately $98.1 million. In
FY 2011, the average revenue per kWh for residential customers was 14.79 cents and the system-wide
average price was 13.56 cents per kWh.
The Electric Division’s largest cost in providing electric service to its customers is the wholesale cost of
power purchased from the Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Interconnection (PJM) marketplace by its
FY 2011 Energy Manager, PACE. From FY 2010 to FY 2011, the cost of power decreased from $72.8
million to $69.6 million. Net income decreased from $3.3 million in FY 2010 to $3.2 million in FY 2011.
The net income decrease in FY 2011 was due in large part to operating transfers out, which reached a ten-
year high of $8.9 million.
The Resolution requires that annual revenues of the Electric Division be no less than the total current
expenses plus 125 percent of the greatest remaining annual debt service. The Electric Division achieved
debt service coverage ratios for FY 2009, FY 2010, and FY 2011 of 2.88, 4.24, and 5.45 respectively;
therefore, the revenues generated by the current electric rates have been sufficient to meet the applicable
covenant of the Resolution.
The City maintains a comprehensive insurance program to insure against varying types of liabilities, as
well as significant losses related to various Electric Division properties. It is the opinion of Burns &
McDonnell as Engineering Consultant, and not as insurance counselor, the insurance in full force and
affect appears to satisfy the requirements of Section 706 of the Resolution.
The City established the Electric Revenue Fund and the Electric Improvement & Extension (I&E) Fund to
ensure that moneys are available for specific purposes when they are needed. The following is a list of
these funds’ respective cash accounts:
Electric Revenue Fund
Insurance Reserve Account
Contingency Reserve Account
Electric Rate Stabilization Reserve Account
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Interest and Sinking Account
Electric Improvement and Extension Fund
Depreciation Reserve Account
Future Capacity Reserve Account
The Engineering Consultant reviewed information on the accounts listed above and found that the
balances in those accounts as of June 30, 2011, were consistent with the required or target balances.
CONCLUSIONS
Based on the reviews and assessments completed, it is the opinion of Burns & McDonnell that:
1. The City’s power generation facilities are being operated and maintained consistent with accepted
electric utility practice in the United States.
2. The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s electric transmission and
distribution system and the associated facilities are consistent with current generally accepted electric
utility standards and over the past few years, the system has been upgraded in order to improve
operation and service to customers.
3. The Electric Division capital projects included in the City’s Capital Investment Plan and the FY 2012
Operating Budget are necessary and should provide improved reliability and power quality for the
Electric System.
4. The balances as of June 30, 2011, for the various reserve funds maintained by the City for the Electric
Division, appear to be sufficient for their defined purposes.
5. The insurance coverage in full force and effect as maintained by the City related to the various assets
of the Electric Division appears to satisfy the requirements of Section 706 of the Resolution.
6. The electric revenues generated by the City’s current retail rates are more than sufficient to fulfill the
debt service coverage requirement (125 percent of current expenses) defined in Section 502(c) of the
Resolution.
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PART I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Dover, Delaware (City) operates a municipally-owned electric utility system that serves
approximately 22,915 customers within the City and surrounding areas. The service area of the electric
utility is located in central Delaware; with the City itself located approximately 70 miles south of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
This 2011 Annual Engineering Consultant’s Report (Report) has been prepared in compliance with the
requirements of the City of Dover Electric Bond Resolution (Resolution) adopted December 23, 1985.
Burns & McDonnell has been retained by the City as the Engineering Consultant defined in Section 705
of the Resolution, as follows.
“The City covenants that it will, for the purpose of performing and carrying out the duties
imposed on the Engineering Consultants under the provisions of this Resolution, employ an
independent engineer or engineering firm or corporation having a nationwide and favorable
repute for skill and experience in such work.”
The required scope of the Report is described in Section 504 of the Resolution, as follows.
“The City covenants that it will cause the Engineering Consultants employed under the
provisions of Section 705 of this Resolution . . . to make an inspection of the Electric System at
least once each fiscal year and . . . to submit to the City Manager a report setting forth (a) their
findings whether the properties of the Electric System have been maintained in good repair,
working order and condition and whether they have been operated efficiently and economically
and (b) their recommendation as to
(i) the proper maintenance, repair and condition of the Electric System during the ensuing fiscal
year and a estimate of the appropriations which should be made for such purposes,
(ii) the insurance to be carried under the provisions of Article VII of this Resolution,
(iii) the amount that should be deposited during the ensuing fiscal year to the credit of the
Improvement and Extension Fund for the purposes set forth in Section 510 of this Article,
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(iv) the extensions, improvements, renewals and replacements which should be made during the
ensuing fiscal year, and
(v) any necessary or advisable revisions of the electric rates.”
ORGANIZATION
The Public Utilities Director is responsible for the overall management of the Public Utilities Department.
The Public Utilities Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the Electric, Water, and Wastewater
Divisions and manages the Division’s staff. The Director also provides oversight of the Power Plant
budget and monitors the contracts the energy coordinator and the power generation operator/manager.
The Electric Division is organized into three separate operating sections. Descriptions of the current
Electric Division sections are provided below.
Administration Section – Administration provides the overall management of the Electric Division’s
Engineering and Transmission & Distribution Sections. This section performs all planning and budgeting,
monitors all construction projects, administers all power supply and generating station operations
agreements, and coordinates with customer service and public relations for the Electric Division.
Electric Engineering Section – Electric Engineering provides design, specifications, construction
management, and project inspection for all capital investment projects of the Electric Division. This
section also develops and maintains maps, plans, and specifications, as well as engineering standards for
construction and maintenance of the Electric System. Lastly, it is responsible for the operation of a 24/7
system operations control center, referred to as System Operations.
Transmission & Distribution Section – Transmission & Distribution constructs, operates, and maintains
the overhead and underground Electric Systems and fiber optic communication facilities. This section
installs and maintains all electric metering, as well as street and security lighting. This section also
investigates and resolves customers’ power problems and oversees the work of tree trimming contractors.
Figures I-1 through I-4 provide organizational charts illustrating the staffing hierarchies of the various
sections in the Electric Division. The number of individuals in each position was indicated as appropriate.
Electric Division staff totaled 47 at the time the FY 2012 budget was issued.
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Figure I-1: Organization
City Manager
Public Utilities Director
Electric Transmission
Administration (4) Electric Engineering (15)
& Distribution (28)
Figure I-2: Administration
Dept. Budget and Staff Supervisor (1)
Administrative Assistant (1) Account Clerk II (2)
Figure I-3: Electric Engineering
Engineering Services Manager
Engineering Crew Leader (1) Substation Crew Leader (1) Systems Operations Crew Leader (1)
Engineering Fieldworker (2) Relayman (2) Electric System Operators (4)
Electrical Engineer (1) Draftsman (1)
Substation Foreman (1)
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Figure I-4: Electric Transmission & Distribution
T & D Supervisor
Senior Lineman (3) Electric Meter Tech Crew Leader (1)
Journeyman Lineman (9) Electric Meter Tech II (2)
Lineman 2nd Class (5)
Lineman 3rd Class (3)
Ground Worker (3)
Stores Coordinator I (1)
The subsequent sections of the Report provide a discussion of the required reviews and inspections
conducted pursuant to Section 504 of the Resolution. Part II describes the assessment of the Electric
System and its condition. Part III presents the financial results for the Electric Division, including an
analysis of the adequacy of revenues provided by the electric rates. Part IV summarizes the conclusions of
Burns & McDonnell regarding the operation and maintenance of the Dover Electric System.
In the preparation of the Report, Burns & McDonnell reviewed and analyzed maintenance records,
audited financial statements, and other data provided by the City. Burns & McDonnell has relied on the
information provided without independent verification, and cannot guarantee its accuracy or
completeness. In addition, Burns & McDonnell has used the information provided to make certain
assumptions with respect to conditions that may exist in the future. While Burns & McDonnell believes
the assumptions made are reasonable for the purposes of the Report, it makes no representation that the
conditions assumed will occur.
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ELECTRIC SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
ELECTRIC SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Electric System owned by the City of Dover, Delaware (City), primarily consists of production plant,
transmission plant, distribution plant, and general plant facilities, and construction work in progress.
Table II-1 displays the year-end balances of the various plant components for FY 2009 through FY 2011.
Table II-2 itemizes the specific capital investment plan projects and anticipated expenditures for FY 2011,
as well as projections for other components included in the FY 2012 budget.
Table II-1
YEAR-END PLANT IN SERVICE
City of Dover Electric Division
FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011
Capital assets, not being depreciated
Land $ 1,458,066 $ 1,458,066 $ 1,458,066
Construction in progress 17,272,520 12,772,089 424,809
Total capital assets, non-depreciable $ 18,730,586 $ 14,230,155 $ 1,882,875
Capital assets, being depreciated
Buildings $ 16,676,093 $ 16,922,580 $ 17,383,566
Production 60,028,422 62,442,716 63,408,937
Transmission 20,821,161 22,651,256 32,558,944
Distribution 49,431,989 55,811,945 59,824,248
Administration 1,519,649 1,530,413 1,551,280
Vehicles 674,610 624,428 622,236
Total capital assets, being depreciated $ 149,151,924 $ 159,983,338 $ 175,349,211
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings $ (10,180,242) $ (10,574,839) $ (10,992,065)
Production (37,316,699) (38,692,760) (39,931,442)
Transmission (7,369,638) (8,052,226) (9,206,982)
Distribution (20,962,765) (22,260,895) (23,817,302)
Administration (937,556) (1,029,427) (1,102,778)
Vehicles (405,418) (427,752) (435,188)
Total accumulated depreciation $ (77,172,318) $ (81,037,899) $ (85,485,757)
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 71,979,606 78,945,439 89,863,454
Total capital assets, net $ 90,710,192 $ 93,175,594 $ 91,746,329
In FY 2011, the Electric System experienced an increase in the annual system peak demand and a
decrease in annual energy sales from the previous year. The Electric System experienced its peak at 3
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p.m. on June 9, 2011 when demand reached 164.6 MW. For the year, approximately 734.1 GWh of
energy were sold, a decrease of 3.6 percent from the preceding year. The Electric Division projects
energy sales to decrease in FY 2012 to 710.0 GWh, a decrease of 3.3 percent. From FY 2012, the Electric
Division expects annual energy sales to remain relatively constant through FY 2016.
Table II-2
FISCAL YEAR 2012 PLANNED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
City of Dover Electric Division
Electric Engineering Projects:
Distribution System Upgrades $ 500,000
Lighting Project and Rehabilitation 50,000
Substation Equipment & Fencing (Division St) 40,000
SCADA Master Hardware Replacement 75,000
Transmission Line Maintenance Program 75,000
Distribution Feeder Replacement Program 377,510
Distribution Capacitors - Overhead 50,000
Distribution Capacitors - Underground 50,000
Frazier Substation Reliability Upgrade 155,000
Substation PT & CT Replacement Program 267,715
Vehicles, Trucks, & Equipment 150,491
Subtotal Electric Engineering Division $ 1,790,716
Electric Transmission & Distribution Projects:
New Developments - UG Transformers $ 600,000
Vehicles, Trucks, & Equipment 48,337
Subtotal Electric Transmission Division $ 648,337
Electric Generation Projects:
McKee Run Switchyard Blast walls $ 50,000
McKee Run Preservation of Structures 38,000
McKee Run Demineralizer Replacement 65,000
Unit 3 - Stack Repairs 25,000
Unit 3 Boiler Air Heater 440,000
Unit 3 Boiler Systems 130,000
Unit 3 - Gas Modification 36,206
Unit 3 FD & ID Fan Controller Upgrade 92,000
Unit 3 DCS Computers & Software Upgrades 85,000
Unit 3 Auxiliary System Components 113,000
Unit 3 Turbine Outage/Inspections 348,000
Unit 3 Cooling Water Line Replacement 25,000
Unit 3 Air Heater Expansion Joint 82,807
Units 1 & 2 Life Extension 196,331
Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower Life Extension 25,410
Units 1 & 2 Control Modifications 25,700
VanSant component replacements 50,000
McKee Run Equipment replacements 70,000
Subtotal Electric Generation Division $ 1,897,454
Electric Metering Division
Vehicles, Trucks, & Equipment $ 20,000
Total Planned Capital Investment Projects $ 4,356,507
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Production Plant
The City owns two power stations, the McKee Run Generating Station (McKee Run) and the VanSant
Generating Station (VanSant). McKee Run consists of three steam turbine generating units with a total
combined capacity of 136 megawatts (MW). VanSant is a 39-MW simple-cycle combustion turbine unit.
Effective May 4, 2006, the City entered into a five-year Energy Management Agreement with PACE
Global Asset Management (PACE), LLC of Fairfax, Virginia to assist the City with its energy
procurement, energy sale, purchase of fuels, establishment and management of risk policies, the
development and management of hedging protocols and related energy procurement challenges. The
PACE contract expired June 30, 2011 and effective July 1, 2011, The Energy Authority, Inc. (TEA)
began assisting the City with its energy management activities. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida,
TEA is a non-profit energy manager owned by seven public utility systems operating across the nation. At
the time of the Report, TEA was currently completing a useful life study focusing on Units 1 and 2 at
McKee Run. The purpose of the study is for financial due diligence and proper accounting. A similar
study was completed several years ago by the City’s former energy manager, PACE.
North American Energy Services Corporation (NAES Corporation) operates the generating plants. The
agreement between the City and NAES Corporation has been in effect since July 1, 2006. The
Engineering Consultant’s observations regarding the generating stations and units are described later in
this section of the Report.
Transmission and Distribution Plant
The service area includes 44 miles of overhead transmission lines, 0.12 miles of underground
transmission lines, 175 miles of overhead distribution lines and 219 miles of underground distribution
lines. Four Electric Division customers take service off of the 69-kV transmission system. These
customers include the Dover Air Force Base, Kraft, Proctor & Gamble, and NRG Energy Center (NRG).
NRG is an exempt wholesale generator that sells power that must be transmitted through the City’s
transmission system to third party purchasers. When the NRG plant is not operating the Electric Division
provides power for the plant site.
The Electric Division has two contracts for providing transmission service through the Electric System.
As previously stated, the Electric Division provides transmission service to NRG for the output of its 16
MW electric generator. The Electric Division also has a point-to-point contract for the output of an NRG
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Combustion Turbine which ties directly to the Kent Substation and is not part of the Dover transmission
system.
General Plant
The general plant category consists primarily of Electric Division administrative and operations facilities,
and pollution control related equipment at McKee Run and VanSant. The agreement with NAES
Corporation stipulates NAES Corporation manage the operation and maintenance of the facilities and the
City funds all replacements and upgrades required to maintain the capability of the two generating
stations. The City is also responsible for the costs of compliance with new regulations promulgated. Other
types of items included in the general plant category include office furniture and equipment, computer-
related equipment, transportation and power-operated equipment, and communication equipment. Burns
& McDonnell did not specifically assess the items in the general plant category for the Report.
ELECTRIC SYSTEM ASSESSMENT
Burns & McDonnell, the Engineering Consultant to the City, made observations and conducted
assessments of the Electric System assets in support of the development of this annual Engineering
Consultant’s Report. The findings of Burns & McDonnell from the review of the City’s Electric System
are documented herein.
Electric Generating Stations
On February 22, 2012, Mr. Ted Kelly of Burns & McDonnell met with representatives of NAES
Corporation to discuss the condition of the McKee Run and VanSant generating stations. Mr. Kenneth
Beard, the Plant O&M Manager, coordinated the visit along with Mr. Phillip Kosek, the Plant
Administration and Environmental Health & Safety Manager.
Description: McKee Run consists of three units. Units 1 and 2 were originally coal-fired units, which
began operations in 1961 and 1962, respectively. In 1972, these units were converted to burn No. 6 fuel
oil. Units 1 and 2 each have rated capacities of 17 MW. Unit 3 began operations in 1975 and was
designed to fire No. 6 fuel oil and natural gas. Unit 3 has a rated capacity of 102 MW. In FY 2008, the
City began work to convert all three units at McKee Run to burn No. 2 fuel oil in order to reduce
pollution from the plant. To date, the necessary upgrades and new equipment had been installed allowing
each of the units to burn both natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil.
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VanSant consists of a simple cycle combustion turbine with a rated capacity of 39 MW. This unit
commenced operation in 1991. VanSant remains unmanned, except when it is dispatched into service. On
the occasions when the unit is dispatched, personnel from McKee Run are transferred to VanSant to
startup and operate the unit.
Management and Organization: Station management is very well organized and knowledgeable,
and takes a logical approach to the operation and maintenance of the generation facilities. Mr. Vince Scire
serves as the Plant Manager. The management/leadership team consists of eight members including Mr.
Scire. The Administrative & Employee Health and Safety Manager, Material Management Coordinator,
and O&M Manager, all report directly to Mr. Scire. An Administrative Specialist position is currently
open at the plant. This position is part of the management/leadership team as well.
The O&M Manager oversees a Maintenance Supervisor, a Compliance Specialist and four Operations
teams. Each operations team consists of two supervisors and three operators working 12-hour rotating
shifts. Two operators work eight-hour flex time shifts Monday through Friday, and fill in as needed. The
maintenance team consists of a planner, a supervisor and five employees working eight-hour shifts. The
operations and maintenance personnel are all union employees. The relationship between the union and
management was reported to be excellent. McKee Run is currently at a staff level of 28 employees, with
32 approved positions.
Safety: “Safety First” is an overall theme and attitude of the Electric Division. Near-miss incidents are
documented, reviewed, and corrective follow-up actions are taken as required. An employee-run safety
committee is actively in place. This committee conducts monthly safety meetings, completes safety
equipment inspections, and defines and implements tasks to improve safety in all areas. Members of the
safety committee complete periodic visual inspections of employee work activities utilizing an
observation checklist to detail their findings. Recorded observations are discussed and infractions
corrected. Safety is the first topic discussed at all meetings at the generating plant. An indoctrination
video emphasizing safety is shown to all visitors when entering the Station.
There were no restricted work days or lost time accidents reported in FY 2011. NAES ended the year with
22,831 man-hours worked with no OSHA recordable accidents.
Training: The required annual OSHA compliance training is completed and documented for each
employee. A formal two-day employee orientation program is required for all new employees. This
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orientation covers a multitude of subjects from employee benefits to a review of the various Station
operating manuals.
For operator training, the Employee Development and Qualification Program (EDQP) has been
established. EDQP is a formal program for training operators to progressively advance to positions with
additional responsibilities. In addition to the above programs, cross training of various disciplines also
occurs. An example of cross training would be plant operators training with maintenance staff.
Plant staff receive environmental and safety training online via the GPi Learning website. The training
includes tutorials and exams to ensure comprehension of the subject matter. Plant manuals, meetings, etc.
offer additional safety training.
Four employees completed formal training and received certification for Hazardous Waste Management:
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and US Department of Transportation (DOT)
Regulations in FY 2011. The training was completed in East Windsor, New Jersey on April 6, 2011 and
administered by Nexeo Solutions of Dublin, Ohio.
Major Equipment Operation and Maintenance: In general, the generation facilities appear to
have been properly operated and maintained, and in good condition as evidenced by the high availability
of the units. The generation facilities are dispatched sparingly and operate primarily as peaking units. As
such, the individual units incur a relatively large number of starts per year and low annual capacity factor.
Table II-3 summarizes the major FY 2011 operating statistics.
The large amount of time that units are not operating allows for maintenance and repair of the units. As a
result, the FY 2011 overall equivalent availability factor for the generation facilities averaged 67.6
percent. Low net capacity factors are partially offset by Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland
Interconnection (PJM) capacity credits. In FY 2011, approximately $11.4 million of PJM capacity credits
helped cover the fixed operating and maintenance costs of the Electric System. PJM capacity credits are
expected to continue to provide similar benefits in FY 2012 and beyond.
Electronic Management System: Maintenance activities are organized, planned, and managed using
MP2tm by CMMS Data Group, a computer-based management system. All three major categories of
maintenance activities (corrective, preventative, and predictive) are electronically managed by MP2tm.
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Table II-3
FISCAL YEAR 2011 OPERATING STATISTICS
City of Dover Electric Division
Rated Net Net Heat
Capacity - Production - Net Capacity Rate Number of
Unit Number MW MWh Factor Btu/kWh Starts
VanSant 39 5,148.0 1.43% 13,300 39
McKee Run
Unit 1 17 411.5 0.28% 15,804 3
Unit 2 17 1,408.8 0.95% 13,782 5
Unit 3 102 47,297.8 5.21% 11,464 49
Total 175 54,266.1 3.54% 96
Forced Equivalent
Outage Operating Service Availability
Unit Number Hours Hours Factor Factor
VanSant - 154.7 1.77% 97.17%
McKee Run
Unit 1 579.8 43.0 0.49% 63.18%
Unit 2 - 159.7 1.82% 69.80%
Unit 3 6.3 714.7 8.16% 69.73%
Total 586.1 1,072.1 12.24%
For corrective maintenance activities, any station operator or mechanic can enter a work order into the
system at any terminal on the Station local area network (LAN). A supervisor reviews the request, turns it
into a work order, and assigns a priority according to a predetermined categorization. The work order is
planned, parts are ordered, and then the work order is assigned to an operator or maintenance technician
for completion once the material has been received.
This system is also used to manage and track preventative maintenance activities that follow a schedule.
Changing filters, turning on and off heat tracing are examples of preventative maintenance. Predictive
maintenance activities practiced include oil analyses, vibration testing, and infrared surveys. Portable
vibration testing equipment is used at the Stations to improve the frequency of and capabilities to trouble-
shoot rotating equipment. The technology allows personnel to identify problems and take corrective
actions before equipment failure occurs.
Electric Generation Improvements: The following describes completed, on-going, and planned
improvements to the City’s generation assets:
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Recently Completed: On-Going:
DOE Grant - Photovoltaic Panels McKee Run Preservation of Structures
McKee Run & VanSant Arc Flash Unit 3 - Gas Modification
McKee Run Driveway Repaving Unit 3 Air Heater Expansion Joint
Unit 3 Fire Protection System Units 1 and 2 Life Extension
Unit 3 Cooling Tower Life Extension Units 1 and 2 Cooling Tower Life Extension
Unit 1 Outage FY 2011 Units 1 and 2 Control Modifications
Unit 2 - Boiler Inspection & Repair McKee Run Equipment Replacements
VanSant CT Mark IV Upgrades
Work Management Software Replacement
Planned:
McKee Run Demineralizer Replacement Unit 3 Turbine Outage/Inspections
McKee Run Turbine Level Window Unit 3 Cooling Water Line Replacement
Modification Unit 3 Generator Repairs
McKee Run High Energy Piping Units 1 and 2 Stack Repairs
Unit 3 - Stack Repairs Units 1 and 2 Boiler Repairs
Unit 3 Boiler Air Heater Units 1 and 2 Component Repairs
Unit 3 Boiler Systems VanSant Capacity Increase
Unit 3 FD and ID Fan Controller Upgrade VanSant Component Replacements
Unit 3 DCS Computers & Software Metering System Upgrades
Upgrades
Unit 3 Auxiliary System Components
Condition Assessment: The following is a summary of the condition assessment of McKee Run
major equipment and VanSant as presented by the NAES Corporation staff. Burns & McDonnell made no
internal assessments of equipment during the facility tour.
Steam Turbines/Generators: The steam turbines and generators for VanSant and McKee Run Units 1
and 2 were reported to be in satisfactory condition with no major problems. McKee Run Unit 3 turning
gear engagement problems were reported in the summer 2010 outage report. Plant staff developed a list of
parts needed to complete the appropriate repairs. Plans were made to replace both mating clutch ends
during the spring 2010 outage. Delays in parts availability postponed the planned repairs until FY 2012.
XL Insurance completes inspections of the Energy Division production facilities on an annual basis. After
each inspection the insurance provider issues a report detailing its risk reduction recommendations. A
recommendation following the FY 2010 inspection addressed safety. XL Insurance recommended the
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installation of a permanent fire protection system for the turbine generator bearings at McKee Run. The
City completed the installation of the system in FY 2011 for Unit 3. The City and XL Insurance agree that
portable foam generating carts are sufficient fire protection for Units 1 and 2, due to their light use.
In FY 2011, the McKee Run Units 1 and 2 turbine generators were degassed and removal of hydrogen fill
piping was completed. The existing hydrogen fill piping was replaced with stainless steel piping to help
reduce corrosion. Once the piping was installed it was checked for leaks. No leaks were reported. No
other major repairs or replacements were required for the turbine/generators in FY 2011.
Boilers and Auxiliaries: Boiler inspections are conducted every year on each of the boilers. Each fiscal
year, the inspections on each boiler typically include the inspection and cleaning of the major boiler
components, including the mud and steam drums, the forced draft and induced draft fans, the windbox,
condenser water box, condenser tubes, hotwell, air preheater components, and safety valves.
In FY 2010, McKee Run Unit 1 experienced a tube failure and excursion and consequently was shut
down. The City hired a contractor to supply replacement parts and repair the tube by replacing a tube
section. After an internal inspection, plant staff made the decision to replace six additional tubes in Unit
1. The City subsequently hired inspectors to examine the repaired unit and provide recommendations for
additional repairs and inspections. These maintenance recommendations helped determine certain projects
to be completed during future outages.
In FY 2011, outlet duct expansion joint was replaced at Unit 3. Operations removed the appropriate
insulation and lagging to prepare the duct. The Electric Division contracted Apex to complete the
installation the equipment. A complete seam weld was utilized to seal the joint and the job site was
cleaned.
Following its FY 2010 annual inspection of the production facilities, XL Insurance recommended the City
implement a program that tracks annual hot and cold settings of hangers in the steam, reheat, feedwater
and boiler systems. In FY 2011, the City has met the recommendation by implementing a program that
will examine the high energy piping systems on a five-year basis, beginning in 2014.
Station Cooling Water Systems: The Station has split cooling water systems with one system serving
Unit 1 and Unit 2 and a separate system serving Unit 3. Projectile tube cleaning was completed on Unit 1
and Unit 2 condensers during the spring FY 2011 outage. All the tubes in each unit were cleaned utilizing
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the scraper blade plug method. Samples were taken from the tube cleanings and retained for inspection.
No leaks were detected in the expansion joint or condenser tubes. Each condenser box was cleaned.
Projectile tube cleaning was last completed in the nineteen eighties. The cooling water systems are
reported to be sufficiently sized and in satisfactory condition, with no major issues reported at the time of
this Report.
Fuel Handling Systems: Natural gas comes into the station in a 4-inch diameter pipeline for Unit 1 and
Unit 2 and in a 10-inch diameter pipeline for Unit 3. No. 2 fuel oil is delivered to the station and unloaded
into tanks. Forwarding pumps deliver the fuel oil to each of the units. No major fuel projects were
reported to be completed in FY 2011.
Water Treatment/Steam Purity: Quality control parameters for boiler feed-water, internal boiler water,
cooling tower water, and steam purity are checked at a minimum of twice per day when systems are
operating. Results are recorded and graphically compared to control limits. Adjustments are then made as
required. Boiler feed water is treated city water (well water from City) using a regenerative ion resin
demineralizer system, along with deaeration for oxygen control. Boilers 1 and 2 use a coordinated
phosphate control for boiler internal purity control and Boiler 3 uses a balanced trisodium phosphate and
disodium phosphate within a narrow pH range. A deep-bored water well was installed to provide water in
addition to the city supplied water. City water has a high chlorine level which may exceed the Station
permitted limits. By combining City water with the well water, the chlorine levels can be maintained at
the permitted limits. Water for cooling tower makeup is also obtained from City water. The primary
control parameter is silica concentration. Blow down is adjusted as required to maintain control. The City
is currently undergoing the approval process with Kent County to obtain an integrated waste water permit
to be able to discharge cooling water to the sewer system. No major issues were reported at the time of
this Report.
Steam purity is not continuously monitored. Samples are taken twice daily and tested for pH,
conductivity, and silica. There have not been any problems with steam purity. Annual inspections of the
boiler drums and separation internals have verified that these systems are intact and operating properly.
Following its FY 2010 annual inspection of the production facilities, XL recommended the City
implement lay-up procedures to protect water systems from corrosion. In FY 2011, the City worked to
update plant procedures to conform to NAES standards.
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In FY 2011, the station did not experience any internal corrosion related failures, steam path deposits, or
excessive condenser fouling. NALCO provides water treatment consulting services and chemicals. A
representative visits the station periodically to review test data and check chemical usage rates. No major
issues were reported at the time of this Report.
Station Electrical Systems: Overall, station electrical systems and transformers are considered to be in
satisfactory condition. A condition assessment of the generation facilities’ transformers was conducted in
February 2011. Oil inspections and analyses were made. The inspector recommended that normal
operation continue for all the transformers at the plant. Oil sampling is now completed twice per year on
the GSUs. All plant transformers are examined annually.
Following its FY 2008 annual inspection of the production facilities, XL recommended the City build
blast walls around transformers at the plant. In FY 2011, the City continued to research blast wall
protection. The revised FY 2012 Capital Budget includes costs for blast wall installation at McKee Run.
Station Control Systems: Unit 1 and Unit 2 controls are electro-pneumatic and Unit 3 controls are a
distributed control system (DCS). During the March FY 2011 spring outage, a controls upgrade was
completed at McKee Run Units 1 and 2. The new devices will control igniters, pilots and shut down main
fuel to protect the boiler. The project included the installation of new limit switches on main gas, pilot
gas, and oil supply/return valves. The controls upgrades help the system meet national fire protection
codes.
Following its 2007 annual inspection of the production facilities, XL Insurance recommended the City
seal openings in fire barriers through which cables pass. The City has worked each year since to make
progress on sealing openings in fire barriers. The City intends to seal the rest of the openings as part of its
boiler controls and control room upgrades.
In general, the station control systems are considered to be in satisfactory condition. The Unit 1 and
Unit 2 control systems are outdated but perform satisfactorily. All relays have recently been inspected at
both McKee Run and VanSant for North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC),
Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) Interconnection and Mid-Atlantic Area Council (MAAC)
compliance. The EHC system will be modified in the future to become a primary/primary system. No
major issues were reported at the time of this Report.
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General Facilities: No major projects or improvements were completed to the General Facilities in FY
2011 other than routine maintenance and repairs. In general, the station facilities appeared clean and well
maintained during the site visit.
VanSant Generating Station: In general, the unit is operated infrequently, but is well maintained.
Although the station is only manned when operating, an operator performs a twice daily walk through
with a checklist of items to review and the results are logged. The annual overhaul and inspections were
conducted at VanSant during FY 2011. No major problems were found.
The VanSant unit now has the capability of completing black starts. Upgrades have been made to provide
the capability of remote control of the unit; however, complications have not made remote control
possible.
XL Insurance completes inspections of the Energy Division production facilities on an annual basis. After
each inspection the insurance provider issues a report detailing its risk reduction recommendations. The
lone recommendation for VanSant following the FY 2011 inspection addressed safety. XL Insurance
recommended the installation of gas detection equipment at the plant. The City is making an effort to
meet this recommendation. No date has been set for its expected completion. No other major repairs or
upgrades were made at VanSant in FY 2011.
Transmission and Distribution Systems
On February 22, 2012, Mr. Ted Kelly visited the City to collect information and to observe the City
transmission and distribution system, as operated and maintained by the Electric Division. Mr. Steve
Enss, the Engineering Services & System Operations Superintendent, provided information related to the
transmission and distribution system. Mr. Enss also led a tour of the electric transmission and distribution
system.
The Electric Division distributes power to its customers by a network of transmission lines, distribution
substations, and distribution lines. The transmission lines are rated at 69 kV and are connected to fifteen
distribution substations located throughout the service area. The distribution substations reduce the power
from transmission voltages to the primary distribution voltages of 12 kV to facilitate distribution of
electric power to customers.
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Safety: Mr. Jeremy Johnson – Public Utilities Director for the City, reported to Burns & McDonnell
that there were no reportable injuries or lost workdays in FY 2011.
System Reliability: The Electric Division provides for reliability of its distribution system by
configuring a majority of its distribution circuits in primary open loop arrangements, improving existing
circuits, and installing adequate substation transformer capacity. Normal transformer and line loading are
limited to provide sufficient margin to convey firm power requirements during an emergency or a
switching operation, or for maintenance.
Power Quality: The Electric Division does not have any significant power quality problems. The
overall power factor for the Electric System decreased from approximately 98.72 percent in FY 2010 to
98.43 percent in FY 2011. Power transformers are equipped with load tap changers regulate bus voltages
at the distribution substations. Distribution transformers are equipped with no-load taps to make voltage
adjustments. There are capacitors and voltage regulators on the Electric System that control voltage and
vars on the portion of the system furthest away from the current source and generation. The system
operators monitor the power factor closely and turn on capacitors or adjust the generation to compensate
for low power factors.
Operations and Maintenance: The Electric Division has a SCADA system that is monitored
continuously for any problems that may arise in the Electric System. The main control room has two
system operator desks and a large screen where system operating information is displayed. System
operators can monitor the Electric System operation, such as voltage levels, current flows, etc. and make
necessary adjustments as problems arise. The systems operators have received some PJM training, but are
not required to be certified as Delmarva Power is the controlling agency.
Loading on substation transformers used for an emergency, a switching operation, or maintenance is
limited to 120 percent of the rated capacity, followed by a twelve-hour cool-down period. The Electric
Division has nine line crews to work on the system. Four crews are responsible for overhead lines, four
crews are responsible for underground lines, and one crew is responsible for maintenance. The primary
responsibilities of the eight line crews are installation of new service connections and construction of new
lines. The Trouble crew maintains the street lights, repairs underground services and is the first responder
to outages. Tree trimming is contracted out and is no longer performed by the Electrical Division;
however, their performance is monitored by the Line Crew Superintendent.
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The Substation/Relay Maintenance Division is responsible for operation and maintenance of the
substations and associated equipment. They perform visual inspections of substations, associated
equipment, trip counter checks, battery systems checks, and oversee annual transformer condition
assessments.
TJ/H2b Analytical Services completed the annual transformer condition assessments in February FY
2011. No abnormal gas was indicated and since the oil condition was within acceptable parameters,
TJ/H2b recommended the continuation of normal operation. The City has a contract with an
environmental consultant to check each substation for oil leaks and to provide instruction on cleaning up
in the event of an oil spill.
The City contracts with an outside firm to inspect and chemically treat each wood pole in the Electric
System every ten years. This is accomplished by awarding a five-year contract to spread out the expenses.
No pole treatments were reported completed in FY 2011.
Design Standards and Specifications: The Electric Division designs the transmission and
distribution circuits and some substation upgrades in conformance with national safety standards. Other
substation and transmission design is contracted to Pike Electric, Inc.
The underground distribution design utilizes road or alley front access construction. This design means
the electrical equipment, such as transformers and underground cable, are installed beside the road instead
of behind houses or buildings. The advantage of front access construction is the accessibility for
maintenance and repairs to cable and electric equipment. The underground cables are installed in PVC
pipe for added protection and for easy cable replacement. The Electric Division installs jacketed,
concentric cable that is rated at 15 kV, with 133 percent Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulation.
The standard overhead distribution design utilizes a flat construction using a single cross-arm and
insulators on 45-foot class 2 poles. Typically all electrical equipment locations have ground rods installed
with measured readings of 25 ohms or less.
The substation design is generally a low-profile rigid bus design. The circuit breakers are SF6 gas-filled
and the relays are microprocessor based with SCADA control and monitoring.
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Transmission and Distribution Capital Improvements: The following describes completed,
on-going, and planned improvements to the City’s transmission and distribution assets:
Recently Completed: On-Going:
69-kV Feeders 3 and 4 Distribution System Upgrades
Replacement of 69-kV Breakers & Design Lighting Project and Rehabilitation
Governors Avenue Rebuild
Mid City Substation Upgrades Substation PT and CT Replacement
69-kV Substation Switch Replacement New Developments – Underground
New Developments – Underground Transformers
Conductors and Devices
Single Phase Meters
Planned:
Horsepond Road Substation Reliability Distribution Capacitors - Underground
Upgrade Outage Management System
Replace Substation Equipment and Fencing System Automation & SCADA Equip.
McKee Run Yard Rebuild Frazier Substation Reliability Upgrade
North Street 69-kV Cable Replacement Horsepond Substation to Cartanza 69-kV
Distribution Feeder Replacement Program Rebuild
Transmission Relaying, Replacement and 69-kV Substation Switch Replacement
Calibrations General Scott Switchgear
Distribution Capacitors - Overhead
Condition Assessment: The transmission and distribution system assessment included drive-by
observations of a sample of the transmission circuits, distribution circuits, and substations. Most of the
fifteen substations were physically observed during the tour. The following substations were observed
during the tour:
Mid City Substation Division Street Substation
Frazier Substation St. Jones Substation
North Street Substation Horsepond Substation
General Scott Substation Cartanza Substation
Lebanon Substation
The first stop during the transmission and distribution system evaluation was the Mid City Substation. In
FY 2011, breaker change outs were completed. The oil breakers were replaced with SF6 breakers at the
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substation. Routine maintenance was completed at the Frazier Substation in September 2010 and
reliability upgrades are scheduled to begin in FY 2012. Switch replacement was completed at the North
Street Substation and cable replacement is on the Electric Division’s five-year capital plan. Switches were
replaced at the General Scott Substation and the 69-kV breakers were replaced. The switchgear is
scheduled for replacement in FY 2015 at the General Scott Substation.
The Lebanon, Division Street, St. Jones, and Horsepond Substations appeared to be in good condition.
Routine maintenance was completed in FY 2011 at these locations. There was little to no vegetation
visible and the yards appeared to be well maintained.
The Cartanza Substation was observed during the system tour. Cartanza is a 230/69-kV substation, which
serves as a tie with Delmarva. Delmarva maintains the 230-kV side of the station, while the City of Dover
maintains the 69-kV side. In FY 2011, tap changer seals were replaced at the substation. The Electric
Division works Delmarva Power on transformer testing. Cartanza currently has four 69-kV lines leaving
the station. The four circuits leave the station on two diverse pole lines, each holding a double circuit,
until the circuits split down the line. This configuration allows for two separate loops for the entire 69-kV
system to minimize total system failure should one common pole be critically damaged.
Along the transmission and distribution system tour route, additional projects were detailed. The
replacement of old underground circuits was completed in December FY 2011. Also, a number of
insulators were replaced due to some breakdowns primarily due to age. Specifically, a transmission line
near McKee Run had to be replaced because of the continual damage sustained by cooling tower exhaust.
Another transmission line connecting a 10-MW Sun Power solar project was completed during the fall of
FY 2011. Force labor completed the job. The transmission line featuring composition poles was
completed in time to shave 6 MW from the system peak.
In addition, the tour included driving through several residential areas that are served by underground
distribution lines. The pad mounted transformers observed along the way appeared to be in good
condition.
Conclusions
Based on statements and information provided, as well as the observations and reviews performed, it is
the opinion of Burns & McDonnell that the City’s power generation facilities are being operated and
maintained consistent with accepted electric utility practice in the United States. In general, the
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performance, operation, maintenance, staff, planning, and training aspects for the McKee Run and
VanSant stations were found to be above average. Specifically, the generation facilities have
demonstrated a high level of availability despite the dispatching of the units primarily for peak demand.
It is the opinion of Burns & McDonnell that the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the
City’s electric transmission and distribution system and the associated facilities are consistent with
current generally accepted electric utility standards. In completing Annual Engineering Consultant’s
Reports over the past several years, Burns & McDonnell has observed that the City has done a good job
of making appropriate system upgrades and improvements. The City and the Electric Division are
proactive in preventative maintenance and expansion of the Electric System before problems arise.
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PART III
FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
The financial results of the City of Dover, Delaware (City) Electric System for the fiscal year (FY) ended
June 30, 2011, were generated through the management and operation of the Electric System by the
Electric Division. A review of the financial results is provided below.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The total revenue of the Electric Division during FY 2011 included revenue from charges for electric
service, as well as miscellaneous revenues from items such as rents, penalties, reconnection fees, and
emission credits. On the Comparative Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Unreserved
Retained Earnings table, revenues were compared to the Electric Division’s costs of providing services to
its customers to determine whether the financial requirements of the Electric Division were met.
Required Revenue Level
The level of revenues required from the retail electric rates for the Electric Division were determined
through the analysis of the financial results and net income or net margins for the most recent fiscal year.
The City of Dover, Delaware Resolution Authorizing and Securing Electric Revenue Bonds, adopted
December 23, 1985 requires that the Electric Division maintain a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25. The
following is an excerpt from Section 502(c) of the resolution.
“(c) The total amount of the Revenues of the Electric System during the preceding fiscal year
shall have been not less than the total of the following:
(1) The Current Expenses of the Electric System during the current fiscal years shown by the
Annual Budget . . . for such fiscal year, and
(2) One hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the maximum amount of the Principal and
Interest Requirements for any fiscal year thereafter on account of all bonds then Outstanding
under the provisions of this Resolution.
The City further covenants that, from time to time and as often as it shall appear necessary, it will
adjust the electric rates as may be necessary or proper so that the revenues of the Electric System in
each fiscal year will not be less than the total of the amounts set forth in subdivision (c) of this
section.”
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Electric Rates
Customers of the Electric Division of the City are charged for the electric service based on rate schedules,
tariffs, or contracts that reflect the costs to the Electric Division of providing that service. For purposes of
setting electric rates, customers with similar load and service characteristics should be placed in the same
rate classification.
A comprehensive cost-of-service and rate design study was completed in 2006 and subsequent rate
analyses were completed in 2007 and 2008 to examine revenue requirements and revenue generation.
Specifically, the 2006 rate study was conducted to address increased costs associated with a new power
supply contract that became effective on July 1, 2006. The rate study recommended combining a number
of rate classes and implementing rate increases on July 1, 2006. The 2006 rate study also recommended
an additional increase be implemented on January 1, 2007 to cover increased costs associated with
operating the generating station. The 2007 and 2008 rate analyses re-examined Electric Division revenues
and expenses and recognized additional revisions to power supply costs. As a result of these analyses,
additional rate increases were implemented on July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008. The July 2008 study
established the rate schedules utilized by the Electric Division today. The current rate classes are listed
below.
Residential Primary
Small Commercial (1 Phase, 3 Phase, 1 Transmission
Phase Heating, Church, and Municipal) Outdoor Development Lighting
Medium Commercial (1 Phase & 3 Phase) Private Outdoor Lighting
Large Commercial (3 Phase with Reactive Water Pumping
Metering) Supplemental for NRG
The City has retained Burns & McDonnell to begin a comprehensive cost-of-service and rate design study
in fourth quarter FY 2012. The study will examine revenue adequacy, revenue responsibility, and revenue
recovery for the Electric Division. The FY 2012 study will scrutinize customer classes and propose
adjustments for demand rate components and any corresponding changes to energy charges.
Operating Results
Table III-1 presents a summary of the annual energy sales, the average monthly number of customer
accounts, and the annual average kilowatt-hour (kWh) energy per customer of the Electric Division for
FY 2009 through FY 2011. After reaching a low in FY 2010 for the three-year period, annual energy
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sales increased to 734.1 GWh in FY 2011. On a percentage basis, the one-year increase equaled 3.6
percent.
Table III-1
ANNUAL SALES AND CUSTOMERS
City of Dover Electric Division
FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011
Energy Sales (kWh)
Residential 195,185,587 193,911,702 208,092,047
Commercial 248,757,087 237,608,938 243,985,517
Primary 156,096,547 148,381,527 153,879,249
Transmission 119,910,158 128,628,155 128,146,159
Total Energy Sales 719,949,379 708,530,322 734,102,972
Average Number of Customers (bills)
Residential 19,685 19,785 19,730
Commercial 3,497 3,371 3,140
Primary 37 36 42
Transmission 4 4 3
Total Customers 23,223 23,196 22,915
Energy Per Customer
Residential 9,915 9,801 10,547
Commercial 71,131 70,493 77,702
Primary 4,209,345 4,102,715 3,663,792
Transmission 30,615,359 32,157,039 42,715,386
Average Energy Per Customer 31,001 30,546 32,036
Table III-2 presents revenues from sales, revenue per kWh ratios, and average revenue per customer ratios
for each revenue classification. Total revenue from sales to electric customers in FY 2011 was
approximately $99.5 million, representing an increase of $1.4 million, or 1.5 percent from FY 2010. Total
revenue from sales to electric customers includes utility tax revenue and power cost adjustment revenue.
In FY 2011, the average rate revenue per kWh for residential customers was 14.79 cents and the total
average rate revenue was 13.56 cents per kWh. The July 2010, through June 2011 national average
monthly utility-level retail sales of electricity and associated revenue per kWh, as published by the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA), were 11.66 and 9.91 cents per kWh, respectively. For a state-
wide comparison, the EIA summarized the Delaware July 2010, through June 2011 average monthly
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utility-level retail sales of electricity and associated revenue per kWh to be 13.86 cents per kWh for
residential customers and 11.90 cents per kWh across all sectors.1
Table III-2
ANNUAL REVENUES AND SALES RATIOS
City of Dover Electric Division
FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011
Revenue
Residential $ 29,553,954 $ 29,320,410 $ 30,774,462
Commercial 37,547,855 36,856,716 36,572,134
Primary 18,988,842 18,025,548 18,450,238
Transmission 13,551,839 13,878,764 13,716,322
Total Revenue $ 99,642,490 $ 98,081,438 $ 99,513,156
Revenue/kWh
Residential $ 0.1514 $ 0.1512 $ 0.1479
Commercial 0.1509 0.1551 0.1499
Primary 0.1216 0.1215 0.1199
Transmission 0.1130 0.1079 0.1070
Total Revenue/kWh $ 0.1384 $ 0.1384 $ 0.1356
Revenue Per Customer
Residential $ 1,501 $ 1,482 $ 1,560
Commercial 10,737 10,935 11,647
Primary 512,059 498,402 439,291
Transmission 3,460,044 3,469,691 4,572,107
Average Revenue Per Customer $ 4,291 $ 4,228 $ 4,343
The Electric Division’s largest cost in providing electric service to its customers in FY 2011 was the
wholesale cost of power. The Electric Division purchased power from the PJM Interconnection
marketplace through its Energy Manager, PACE. From FY 2010 to FY 2011, the net cost of non-
generated power decreased from $66.8 million to $62.7 million. The cost of non-generated power
includes energy and demand costs, power supply management expense, PJM charges and credits,
generation fuels cost, and capacity charges and credits. Reduced demand and energy costs were the main
driver behind the reduction in net cost of non-generated power.
The significance of power supply cost to the Electric Division is illustrated in Table III-3. The top portion
of the table shows net operating revenue as the difference between total revenues generated by the rates
1
US Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-826 Data Monthly Electric Utility Sales and Revenue Data,
http://www.eia.gov/cneaf/electricity/page/sales_revenue.xls (Mar. 19, 2012)
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and the cost of power supply.2 The ratios of power supply cost to sales revenues were calculated for FY
2009 through FY 2011. As illustrated, the Electric Division’s power supply cost as a percentage of rate
revenue decreased from approximately 74.1 percent in FY 2010 to 70.0 percent in FY 2011.
Table III-3
NET REVENUE MARGINS AND UNACCOUNTED FOR ENERGY
City of Dover Electric Division
FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011
Net Revenue Margins ($)
Sales Revenues $ 99,642,490 $ 98,081,438 $ 99,513,156
Power Supply 74,928,897 72,695,602 69,616,076
Net Revenue Margin $ 24,713,593 $ 25,385,836 $ 29,897,080
Net Revenue Ratio 75.2% 74.1% 70.0%
Unaccounted for Energy (kWh)
Power Supply 751,171,000 751,250,000 768,254,000
Energy Sales 719,949,379 708,530,322 734,102,972
Unaccounted for Energy (Losses) 31,221,621 42,719,678 34,151,028
Percentage 4.2% 5.7% 4.4%
Table III-3 also illustrates the ratio of the amount of energy purchased and delivered to the electric system
to total energy sales. This relationship identifies the level of unaccounted for energy in the Electric
System. This unaccounted for energy may include energy that was unmetered, metered inaccurately,
stolen, lost, PJM transmission line losses, local system line/transformer losses, etc. The bottom portion of
Table III-3 presents these comparisons for the Electric Division for FY 2009 through FY 2011. As shown,
the percentage ratio of the unaccounted for energy to the total energy purchased for FY 2011 was 4.4
percent. This is down from 5.7 percent in FY 2010.
Table III-4 presents a re-creation of the Electric Division’s Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and
Changes in Unreserved Retained Earnings for the Electric Revenue Fund for FY 2009 through FY 2011.
Net income was down slightly from FY 2010, totaling $3.2 million in FY 2011. Increased charges for
electric service and reduced operating expenses equated to $2.9 million increase in net operating income
2
For the purposes of this Report, the phrase “Power Supply” refers to the sum of the costs of power purchased and
power generated. This includes plant costs and the cost of fuel. Power Supply also includes any expenses in the CIP
Fund that are not capital expenses. The phrase “Purchased Power” refers only to the cost of power purchased from
the market and other directly associated costs.
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for the year; however, operating transfers out resulted in an annual net income decrease. Annual operating
transfers out totaled ($8.9) million, the highest total for the past ten years.
Table III-4
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND
CHANGES IN UNRESERVED RETAINED EARNINGS
City of Dover Electric Division
FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011
Operating Revenues:
Charges for Electric Service $ 99,642,490 $ 98,081,438 $ 99,513,157
Miscellaneous Services/Incomes 1,778,492 2,197,036 2,389,462
Total Operating Revenues $ 101,420,982 $ 100,278,474 $ 101,902,619
Operating Expenses:
General Administration $ 4,084,382 $ 5,529,887 $ 5,298,869
Power Supply 74,928,897 72,695,602 69,616,076
Transmission/Distribution 4,032,931 3,146,123 3,083,714
Engineering 2,393,416 1,465,740 1,722,244
Metering 285,118 301,416 204,352
System Operations 559,743 496,195 486,894
Utility Tax 1,738,059 1,922,645 1,944,543
Depreciation 3,898,475 4,106,802 4,710,658
Retiree Health Care 1,830,903 531,843 1,839,110
Total Operating Expenses $ 93,751,924 $ 90,196,253 $ 88,906,460
Net Operating Income $ 7,669,058 $ 10,082,221 $ 12,996,159
Non-operating Revenues (Expenses)
Interest Earned
Operating Fund $ 141,310 $ 37,849 $ 832,145
Reserved Funds 1,041,655 865,878 511,922
Net Increase in Fair Value of Investments 239,624 (168,775) (861,216)
Interest and Fiscal Charges (726,448) (648,581) (1,385,035)
Bond Discount Amortized (113,206) (113,206) (21,579)
Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Assets 115,638 17,984 16,830
Total Non-operating Revenues(Expenses) $ 698,573 $ (8,851) $ (906,933)
Net Income Before Operating Transfers $ 8,367,631 $ 10,073,370 $ 12,089,226
Operating Transfers - In 1,332,350 - -
Operating Transfers - Out (6,758,100) (6,758,100) (8,856,000)
Total Net Operating Transfers $ (5,425,750) $ (6,758,100) $ (8,856,000)
Net Income $ 2,941,881 $ 3,315,270 $ 3,233,226
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Adequacy of Electric Rates
The City’s Bond Resolution requires annual revenues of the Electric Division be no less than the total
current expenses plus 125 percent of the greatest remaining annual debt service. “Current expenses”, as
defined in the Resolution, includes all expenses necessary to maintain and repair the Electric System, all
administrative expenses, and engineering, legal or other consultant fees. Transfers to reserve accounts and
special purpose funds, and allowances for depreciation are specifically excluded from “current expenses.”
In order to determine if the City and the Electric Division have met this requirement, the net income
shown in Table III-4 was adjusted to include the interest on bonds, depreciation expense, and other non-
cash income and expenses. Table III-5 presents the adjustments to net income and the determination of
the revenues available for debt service for FY 2009 though FY 2011.
Table III-5
DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE CALCULATION
City of Dover Electric Division
FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011
Net Income $ 2,941,881 $ 3,315,270 $ 3,233,226
Plus Excluded Expenses:
Operating Transfers - In $ (1,332,350) $ - $ -
Operating Transfers - Out 6,758,100 6,758,100 8,856,000
Depreciation 3,898,475 4,106,802 4,710,658
Interest and Fiscal Charges 726,448 648,581 1,385,035
Bond Discount Amortized 113,206 113,206 21,579
Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Assets (115,638) (17,984) (16,830)
Less Excluded Income:
Net Increase in Fair Value of Investments (239,624) 168,775 861,216
Interest Earned - Reserve Funds (1,041,655) (865,878) (511,922)
Revenues Available for Debt Service $ 11,708,843 $ 14,226,872 $ 18,538,962
Maximum Principal and Interest in Any Year $ 4,058,700 $ 3,347,479 $ 3,401,954
Debt Service Coverage 2.88 4.25 5.45
Minimum Required Debt Service Ratio 1.25 1.25 1.25
As Table III-5 illustrates, the City and the Electric Division maintained a debt service coverage ratio each
year that exceeded the required 125 percent plus current expenses. Therefore, the revenues generated by
the current electric rates have been sufficient to meet the applicable covenants of the Resolution.
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Section 502 of the Resolution requires that the annual debt service used in evaluating the revenues is to be
the maximum amount for any fiscal year thereafter. Table III-6 presents the annual totals of principal and
interest amounts due on bonds currently outstanding. The calculation of the debt service coverage ratio in
Table III-5 is based on the total maximum debt service expense in any fiscal year. The FY 2011
calculation was based on the total FY 2016 debt service expense of $3,401,954.
STATUS OF REVENUE BONDS
At the end of FY 2011, the City had two series of outstanding electric revenue bonds that were issued
pursuant to the Resolution. The 2004 Electric Revenue Bonds (2004 Bonds) were issued in 2004, in the
amount of $22,535,000. These bonds were issued to refund the 1990 and 1993 bonds. On July 1, 2008,
the City issued $22,200,000 in Electric Revenue Bonds (2008 Bonds). The proceeds from the sale of the
2008 Bonds were used (i) to finance or reimburse the City for improvements to the City’s electric system;
(ii) to fund a Debt Service Reserve Fund; and (iii) to pay the costs of issuance of the 2008 Bonds.
On November 17, 2010, the City issued $8,810,000 of Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2010).
The proceeds from the sale of the Series 2010 Bonds will be used (i) to refund the Series 2004 Bonds, and
(ii) to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds. The non-taxable Series 2010 Bonds received an
underlying rating of Aa2 by Moody’s Investors Services and an underlying rating of A+ by Fitch Ratings.
Table III-6 illustrates the debt service schedule for the Series 2008 and 2010 Bonds. The principal and
interest and the annual total are shown for each series of bonds. At the time of issuance of the Series 2010
Bonds, the combined outstanding principal balance for both series of bonds was $30,280,000.
Table III-6
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE OF ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS
City of Dover Electric Division
2008 Electric Revenue Bonds 2010 Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds Total Annual
Period Principal Interest Debt Service Principal Interest Debt Service Debt Service
FY 2012 $ 390,000 $ 1,028,404 $ 1,418,404 $ 1,670,000 $ 178,267 $ 1,848,267 $ 3,266,671
FY 2013 410,000 1,006,954 1,416,954 1,700,000 253,100 1,953,100 3,370,054
FY 2014 430,000 986,454 1,416,454 1,740,000 219,100 1,959,100 3,375,554
FY 2015 450,000 964,954 1,414,954 1,810,000 166,900 1,976,900 3,391,854
FY 2016 475,000 942,454 1,417,454 1,890,000 94,500 1,984,500 3,401,954
FY 2017 695,000 918,704 1,613,704 - - - 1,613,704
FY 2018 730,000 883,954 1,613,954 - - - 1,613,954
FY 2019 765,000 847,454 1,612,454 - - - 1,612,454
FY 2020 800,000 815,706 1,615,706 - - - 1,615,706
FY21-34 16,325,000 6,618,185 22,943,185 - - - 22,943,185
Total $21,470,000 $ 15,013,223 $36,483,223 $ 8,810,000 $ 911,867 $ 9,721,867 $46,205,090
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INSURANCE
The City maintains a comprehensive insurance program to insure against varying types of liabilities and
significant losses related to various Electric Division properties. Section 706 of the Resolution reads:
"The City covenants that it will maintain a practical insurance program, with reasonable
terms, conditions, provisions and costs, which the City Manager determines, with the
approval of the Engineering Consultants, will afford adequate protection against loss,
including loss of Revenues, caused by damage to or destruction of the Electric System or
any part thereof and also comprehensive public liability insurance on the Electric System
for bodily injury and property damage in such amounts as may be approved by the
Engineering Consultants.”
Tables III-7 and III-8 summarize itemized insurance coverage procured by the City for the period July 1,
2011, through June 30, 2012. Burns & McDonnell has reviewed this list of insurance, and in the opinion
of Burns & McDonnell, as Engineering Consultant and not as insurance counselor, the insurance in full
force and affect appears to satisfy the requirements of Section 706 of the Resolution.
OPERATING AND RESERVE ACCOUNTS
The Electric Revenue Fund and the Electric Improvement & Extension (I&E) Fund are the City’s two
funds devoted to the Electric Division. The funds are used to manage cash and transactions related to
utility operations and capital expenditures, respectively. Each fund includes certain cash accounts
established to ensure that moneys are available for specific purposes when they are needed. The accounts
maintained within the Revenue and I&E Funds are listed herein.
Electric Revenue Fund Electric Improvement & Extension Fund
Insurance Reserve Account Depreciation Reserve Account
Contingency Reserve Account Future Capacity Reserve Account
Electric Rate Stabilization Reserve Account
Interest and Sinking Account
The following are descriptions of each Fund, their respective accounts and their purposes.
Electric Revenue Fund: The Electric Revenue Fund was established in Section 503 of the
Resolution. All revenues are to be deposited into the Electric Revenue Fund when received. Current
expenses are to be paid and other accounts are to be maintained from the Electric Revenue Fund. Moneys
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are transferred from the Electric Revenue Fund to the Electric Rate Stabilization Reserve Account, the
Interest and Sinking Account, the I&E Fund, the Depreciation Reserve Account, and the Future Capacity
Reserve Account.
Insurance Reserve Account: The Insurance Reserve Account was established by the City to provide for
the funding of insurance deductibles in the event of loss(es) covered by the City’s insurance policies then
in effect. The target minimum balance in the Insurance Reserve is $350,000. The reserve balance at the
end of FY 2011 was $403,334.
Contingency Reserve Account: The Contingency Reserve Account was established by the City in FY
2003 to provide for unplanned expenditures that may not be avoidable. The City’s Financial Policies
require that a minimum balance be maintained in the Contingency Reserve Account equal to 1.0 percent
of the current year revenues for the Electric Revenue Fund. The FY 2011 year-end balance was
$1,056,788, which is equal to 1.04 percent of the FY 2011 revenues for the Electric Revenue Fund.
Electric Rate Stabilization Account: The Electric Rate Stabilization Reserve Account was established in
FY 2005 to offset the costs of the power cost adjustment to the customers of Dover. The account’s target
balance is a minimum of 3.0 percent, not to exceed 10.0 percent, of purchase power cost in any given
year. Any excess of this amount will be refunded to customers by reducing the rate of the power cost
adjustment. The account’s FY 2011 end-of-year balance was $6,160,167, which was 9.8 percent of the
FY 2011 purchased power cost.
Interest and Sinking Account: The Interest and Sinking Account was established in Section 507 of the
Resolution. This account consists of two restricted accounts: the Bond Service account and the Reserve
Account. The Bond Service Account is funded with equal monthly transfers from the Electric Revenue
Fund such that the balance, as of each payment date for interest or for principal and interest, will be equal
to the amount of the payment due. The payments of principal and interest due on bonds are made from the
Bond Service Account. The Reserve Account is funded by transfers from the Electric Revenue Fund, as
necessary, to maintain a balance equal to the maximum combined principal and interest for any future
fiscal year through the life of all bonds then outstanding. Moneys in the Reserve Account are used for
paying interest on and principal of bonds when the balance in the Bond Service Account is insufficient
for making those payments. Excess moneys in the Reserve Account are also used towards paying current
interest payments. The total amount in the Restricted Accounts for the 2004 and 2008 bonds as of June
30, 2010, was $3,519,382.
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Electric Improvement and Extension Fund: The I&E Fund was established in Section 507 of
the Resolution. Funds are added to the I&E Fund from the Electric Revenue Fund to the extent that the
amount of funds available from the Electric Revenue Fund exceeds the total of the amounts required to be
added to the Interest and Sinking Account. The I&E Fund also receives additional funding from the
Depreciation Reserve Account, the Future Capacity Reserve Account, the Insurance Reserve Account,
and from the State of Delaware. Section 510 of the Resolution indicates that, except for certain situations,
moneys held in the I&E Fund are to be used only for payment of costs of unusual maintenance or repairs,
renewals or replacements, obtaining or replacing equipment, constructing extensions, additions, or
improvements, and engineering expenses related to the foregoing activities.
Depreciation Reserve Account: The Depreciation Reserve Account represents moneys that have been
set aside for the sole purpose of funding renewals and replacements of the Electric System as components
or equipment wear out, deteriorate, or otherwise become unsuitable for the intended purpose. Transfers
from the Electric Revenue Fund and investment earnings are the only sources of additional moneys for
the Depreciation Reserve Account. Transfers to the I&E Fund are made as necessary to fund capital
projects. The target appropriation for the Depreciation Reserve Account each year is the excess of
depreciation expense for the year over the amount of principal included in debt service payments made
during the year. The reserve balance at the end of FY 2011 was $10,412,221.
Future Capacity Reserve Account: The Future Capacity Reserve Account was established to set aside
and accumulate funds from the Electric Revenue Fund for use in evaluating and pursuing activities related
to the Electric Division’s alternatives for power supply resources for future demand for electricity. The
original target balance for this reserve was $5,000,000. The reserve balance at the end of FY 2011 was
$9,178,771.
Table III-9 presents FY 2009 through FY 2011 year-end summaries of the activity within the cash
accounts described above. The Insurance Reserve Account, the Contingency Reserve Account, the
Electric Rate Stabilization Reserve Account, and the Interest and Sinking Account are accounts within the
Electric Revenue Fund. The Depreciation Reserve Account and the Future Capacity Reserve Account are
accounts within the I&E Fund.
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Table III-7
SCHEDULE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE IN EFFECT
City of Dover Electric Division
July 1, 2011 -
Starr Technical Risks Agency June 30, 2012
Coverage
Property
Earth Movement -Per Occurrence and in the $20.000,000
Annual Aggregate, except
Earth Movement in High Hazard Earth Movement EXCLUDED
Zones;
Earth Movement in California; EXCLUDED
Flood -Per Occurrence and in the Annual 10,000,000
Aggregate;
Accounts Receivable; 100,000
Business Interruption; EXCLUDED
Contingent Time Element Coverage; EXCLUDED
Debris Removal (or 25% of Direct Property Loss, whichever the greater); 2,500,000
Demolition and Increased Cost of Construction; 10,000,000
EDP Media; 1,000,000
Errors and Omissions; 2,000,000
Expediting Expense; 1,000,000
Extra Expense, excluding replacement power or increased cost of generation, 2,000,000
transmission and/or distribution of electricity, water or natural gas;
Fire Department Service Charges and Extinguishing Expenses; 500,000
Hazardous Substances -Per Occurrence and in the Annual Aggregate; 500,000
Inland Transit; 2,500,000
Newly Acquired Locations -90 Days reporting; 1,000,000
Personal Property Temporarily Off Premises; 100,000
Professional Fees; 250,000
Incidental Course of Construction; 5,000,000
Miscellaneous Unnamed Locations (except perils of Flood, Earth Movement and 500,000
Valuable Papers and Records; 100,000
Deductibles
For each Occurrence giving rise to a claim under this policy, the Insured agrees to retain for its
own account an initial amount of:
In respect of Damage to Insured Property:
$350,000 per Occurrence, except;
$100,000 per Occurrence as respects Transit.
In respect of Time Element loss (Extra Expense):
45 days per Occurrence, except;
72 hours per Occurrence in respect of Service Interruption.
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Table III-8
SCHEDULE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE IN EFFECT
City of Dover Electric Division
July 1, 2011 -
XL Insurance June 30, 2012
Coverage
Property
per Occurrence and in the Annual Aggregate in respect of Flood; $ 10,000,000
per Occurrence and in the Annual Aggregate in respect of Earth Movement, 20,000,000
Excluded. per Occurrence and in the Annual Aggregate applicable in
High Hazard Movement zones;
per Occurrence and in the Aggregate in respect Hazardous Substance; 500,000
per Occurrence in respect of Business Interruption; EXCLUDED
per Occurrence in respect of Accounts Receivable; 100,000
per Occurrence in respect of scheduled, direct Contingent Time Element; EXCLUDED
per Occurrence in respect of Incidental Course of Construction; 5,000,000
(or 25.00% of the direct physical loss, whichever greater) per Occurrence in 2,500,000
respect of Debris Removal;
per Occurrence in respect of Demolition and Increased Cost of Construction; 10,000,000
per Occurrence in respect of Electronic Data Processing Media; 1,000,000
per Occurrence in respect of Errors and Omissions; 2,000,000
per Occurrence in respect of Expediting Expense; 1,000,000
per Occurrence in respect of Extra Expense excluding replacement power of 2,000,000
increased cost of generation, transmission and/or distribution of electricity,
water or natural gas;
per Occurrence in respect of Fire Department Service Charges and 500,000
Extinguishing Expenses;
per Occurrence in respect of Newly Acquired Locations (ninety (90) days 1,000,000
reporting);
per Occurrence in respect of property in Course of Inland Transit; 2,500,000
per Occurrence in respect of Miscellaneous Unnamed Locations, except: 500,000
Excluded. per Occurrence in respect of Flood;
Excluded. per Occurrence in respect of Earth Movement;
Excluded. per Occurrence in respect of Named Storm;
per Occurrence in respect of Valuable Papers and Records; 100,000
per Occurrence in respect of Personal Property Temporarily Off Premise. 100,000
Deductibles / Retentions
For each Occurrence giving rise to a claim under this policy, the Insured agrees to retain for its
own account an initial amount of:
In respect of Damage to Insured Property:
$350,000, Per Occurrence, except;
$100,000, per Occurrence as respect Transit;
In respect of Time Element loss (Extra Expen
45 days per Occurrence except;
72 hours Per Occurrence in respect of Service Interruption
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Table III-9
RESERVE ACCOUNT ACTIVITY AND BALANCES
City of Dover, Delaware
Insurance Contingency Electric Rate Bond Depreciation Future
Reserve Reserve Stabilization Reserve Reserve Capacity
Account Account Account Account Account Account
Year Ended June 30, 2009
Balance in Account on July 1 $ 370,802 $ 894,169 $ 2,471,465 $ 3,257,091 $ 4,451,663 $ 8,457,351
Receipts
Interest Earned 14,300 34,484 95,314 252,718 338,327 306,512
Appropriations - - 2,085,748 4,041,632 5,000,000 -
Total Funds Available $ 385,102 $ 928,653 $ 4,652,527 $ 7,551,441 $ 9,789,990 $ 8,763,863
Disbursements
Debt Service Payments - - - (6,046,632) - -
Transfer to Capital Projects - - - - (2,000,000) -
Balance in Account on June 30 $ 385,102 $ 928,653 $ 4,652,527 $ 1,504,809 $ 7,789,990 $ 8,763,863
Year Ended June 30, 2010
Balance in Account on July 1 $ 385,102 $ 928,653 $ 4,652,527 $ 1,504,809 $ 7,789,990 $ 8,763,863
Receipts
Interest Earned 11,428 27,613 123,992 211,615 231,165 260,065
Appropriations - 83,500 - 4,066,610 - -
Total Funds Available $ 396,530 $ 1,039,766 $ 4,776,519 $ 5,783,034 $ 8,021,155 $ 9,023,928
Disbursements
Debt Service Payments - - - (2,445,212) - -
Transfer to Capital Projects - - - - - -
Balance in Account on June 30 $ 396,530 $ 1,039,766 $ 4,776,519 $ 3,337,822 $ 8,021,155 $ 9,023,928
Year Ended June 30, 2011
Balance in Account on July 1 $ 396,530 $ 1,039,766 $ 4,776,519 $ 3,337,822 $ 8,021,155 $ 9,023,928
Receipts
Interest Earned 6,804 17,022 83,648 108,706 141,066 154,843
Appropriations - - 1,300,000 3,588,881 2,250,000 -
Total Funds Available $ 403,334 $ 1,056,788 $ 6,160,167 $ 7,035,409 $ 10,412,221 $ 9,178,771
Disbursements
Debt Service Payments - - - (3,516,027) - -
Transfer to Capital Projects - - - - - -
Balance in Account on June 30 $ 403,334 $ 1,056,788 $ 6,160,167 $ 3,519,382 $ 10,412,221 $ 9,178,771
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PART IV
CONCLUSIONS
In the preparation of this Engineering Consultant’s Report, Burns & McDonnell completed assessments
of the electric generating stations and the transmission and distribution system of the City Electric
Division. The investigations included interviews, observations, and reviews of FY 2011 expenditures and
FY 2012 budgets. In addition, an analysis of the balances of the Improvement and Extension Fund and
other funds benefiting the Electric Division was performed. Burns & McDonnell also reviewed the
adequacy of the revenues provided by the current retail rates in relation to the requirements of the City of
Dover, Delaware Resolution Authorizing and Securing Electric Revenue Bonds, adopted December 23,
1985. A high level assessment of the City’s insurance coverage related to the Electric Division was also
completed. Based on these reviews and assessments, it is Burns & McDonnell’s opinion that:
1. The City’s power generation facilities are being operated and maintained consistent with accepted
electric utility practice in the United States.
2. The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the City's electric transmission and
distribution system and the associated facilities are consistent with current generally accepted electric
utility standards and over the past few years, the system has been upgraded in order to improve
operation and service to customers.
3. The Electric Division capital projects included in the City’s Capital Investment Plan and the FY 2012
Operating Budget are necessary and should provide improved reliability and power quality for the
Electric System.
4. The balances as of June 30, 2011 for the various reserve funds maintained by the City for the Electric
Division appear to be sufficient for their defined purposes.
5. The insurance coverage in full force and affect as maintained by the City related to the various assets
of the Electric Division appears to satisfy the requirements of Section 706 of the Resolution.
6. The electric revenues generated by the City’s current retail rates are more than sufficient to fulfill the
debt service coverage requirement defined in Section 502(c) of the Resolution.
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Plan
FY 13 thru FY 17
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Electric Engineering
Distribution Upgrades EE1200 1 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 2,000,000
Lighting Project and Rehabilitation EE1202 4 100,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000
Frazier Substation Reliability Upgrade EE1205 9 610,247 610,247
Distribution Feeder Replacement Program EE1206 8 277,510 277,510 120,510 277,510 277,510 1,230,550
Distribution Capacitors and Controls EE1207 10 125,000 60,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 335,000
Transmission Line Maintenance Program EE1208 7 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 375,000
SCADA Master Hardware Replacement EE1209 6 75,000 75,000
69 kV Substation Switch Replacement EE1301 n/a 55,000 80,000 135,000
Horsepond Substation Reliability Upgrade EE1302 n/a 170,000 591,812 761,812
Division Street Substation Fence
General Scott Switchgear
Horsepond to Cartanza 69 kV Rebuild
69 kV Cable Replacement North Street
EE1304
EE1400
EE1500
EE1502
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
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70,000
50,000 800,000 300,000
330,467
85,000 480,710
70,000
1,150,000
330,467
565,710
System Operations Monitoring
McKee Run Yard Rebuild
Electric T & D
New Developments
Electric Engineering Total
AF
EE1503
EE1600
EE1212
n/a
n/a
1
1,932,757
450,000
2,334,322
450,000
30,000
1,440,977
450,000
450,000
1,783,220
450,000
700,000
1,627,510
450,000
30,000
1,150,000
9,118,786
2,250,000
Power Plant R
Electric T & D Total
Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower Repairs EG1102 8
450,000
37,260
450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 2,250,000
37,260
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McKee Run Unit 3 Boiler Systems
McKee Run Unit 3 Auxillary System Components
Van Sant Unit 11 Component Replacements
McKee Run & VanSant Preservation of Structures
McKee Run Unit 3 Turbine Repairs
McKee Run Units 1 & 2 Component Repairs
McKee Run Turbine Level Window Modification
EG1202
EG1203
EG1207
EG1209
EG1212
EG1304
EG1306
2
4
4
n/a
1
4
6
129,000
55,000
115,000
52,000
85,000
188,500
75,000
42,000
1,031,000
100,000
144,000
45,000
75,000
44,000
6,000
143,000
165,000
172,000
344,000
34,000
78,000
142,000
10,000
234,000
617,000
328,500
371,000
349,000
1,156,000
602,000
85,000
McKee Run Unit 3 Air Heater Expansion Joint EG1307 7 80,000 80,000
McKee Run Unit 3 Stack Repairs EG1309 9 27,000 50,000 77,000
McKee Run Units 1 & 2 Stack Repairs EG1310 10 75,000 75,000
Van Sant Capacity Increase EG1311 n/a 550,000 550,000
McKee Run Unit 3 Generator Repairs EG1312 1 236,000 236,000
Units 1 & 2 Boiler Repairs EG1401 2 18,000 20,000 29,000 67,000
Unit 3 Cooling Tower Repairs EG1402 1 571,000 52,000 138,000 761,000
Unit 3 Cooling Water Line Repairs EG1403 n/a 240,000 240,000
McKee Run High Energy Piping Repairs EG1406 1 80,000 80,000
Metering System Upgrades EG1407 6 25,000 125,000 150,000
McKee Run Building Equipment Replacement EG1601 n/a 110,000 50,000 160,000
Van Sant Unit 11 Major Overhaul/Inspection EG1701 3 900,000 900,000
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Department Project# Priority FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Power Plant Total 1,441,260 1,849,500 1,024,000 677,000 1,930,000 6,921,760
GRAND TOTAL 3,824,017 4,633,822 2,914,977 2,910,220 4,007,510 18,290,546
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Plan
FY 13 thru FY 17
FUNDING SOURCE SUMMARY
Source FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Electric Bond 236,000 236,000
Electric I & E Fund 3,038,017 4,633,822 2,914,977 2,910,220 4,007,510 17,504,546
Future Capacity Reserve Fund 550,000 550,000
GRAND TOTAL 3,824,017 4,633,822 2,914,977 2,910,220 4,007,510 18,290,546
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1200
Project Name Distribution Upgrades
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.90-25
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $4,554,000
This project involves the systemic replacement of overhead lines with underground lines whenever services are being moved, wire is damaged,
trees cause a high number of outages, or development is in progress, and when it is beneficial to the Utility to convert to underground. This can
involve a single line section or an entire residential neighborhood. Annual outage records are reviewed and selected areas are scheduled for
upgrade to underground service. Additionally, this program funds the replacement of existing underground conductors and equipment that have
reached their useful life and have started failing and require replacement.
This account is used to upgrade any trouble areas during the year. The following developments are to be upgraded in FY2013: Capitol Park,
Dover East, and Morris Estates II.
Justification
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The number of storm and tree-related outages have been greatly reduced under this program and further improvements can be made to insure the
most reliable electric service possible. Reliability has become one of most important factors to electric customers, second only to safety. The
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utility has responded by attempting to provide the most reliable system possible. Underground cable replacements are necessary as the useful,
reliable, life of the original underground cable was 20-30 years. By proactively replacing this cable we will minimize outages and improve
system reliability. In addition to cable replacement, overhead lines are replaced with underground to minimize outages caused by tree growth or
animal contact. Lastly, overhead lines that have reached the end of their useful life are replaced with underground instead of rebuilding the
overhead.
CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Continued outages lead to increased complaints from our customers
and will lead to customer dissatisfaction. There will be increased costs for repairs made under outage conditions as well as loss of electric
revenue.
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance R
Total
FY 13
400,000
400,000
FY 14
400,000
400,000
FY 15
400,000
400,000
FY 16
400,000
400,000
FY 17
400,000
400,000
Total
2,000,000
2,000,000
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Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Budget Impact/Other
Total
FY 13
400,000
400,000
FY 14
400,000
400,000
FY 15
400,000
400,000
FY 16
400,000
400,000
FY 17
400,000
400,000
Total
2,000,000
2,000,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1202
Project Name Lighting Project and Rehabilitation
Type Maintenance Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 10-12 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.50-76
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $750,000
This fund was developed to replace and repair existing street lights or install new lights upon customer request.
COMMENTS: This fund will remain active as long as there are improvements to be made. Private area lighting requests are a source of revenue
for the City. Areas completed are White Oak Apartments, Westfield, Fairview, Cranberry Run, Millcreek, Independence Village and Governors
Avenue (South 100 Block), Deerfield, Central Middle School, Fox Hall, Hidden Oaks, a portion of North Governors Ave, The Meadows,
Turnberry, Baltray, and Bicentennial. Areas to be completed this budget year include Old Mill Acres, Overlook, Fox Hall West, and Woodcrest.
$50,000 was added to FY2013 to include lights on the north bound side of Route 13.
Justification
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The Electric Division receives numerous requests for lighting improvements. These requests are due to the lights aging, and as they age they put
out less light and become unreliable. There are many developments that are in need of street light improvements. This fund would also provide
funding for new private security light requests.
to antiquated lights.
Prior
450,000
Total
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
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ONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Constant complaints of poor street lighting and multiple failures due
FY 13
100,000
100,000
FY 14
50,000
50,000
FY 15
50,000
50,000
FY 16
50,000
50,000
FY 17
50,000
50,000
Total
300,000
300,000
Prior
450,000
Total
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund R Total
FY 13
100,000
100,000
FY 14
50,000
50,000
FY 15
50,000
50,000
FY 16
50,000
50,000
FY 17
50,000
50,000
Total
300,000
300,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1205
Project Name Frazier Substation Reliability Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 9 --
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-27
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $765,247
The high side of the substation will be upgraded to include transmission line protection breakers as well as the transformer breaker.
TIME-LINE/CURRENT STATUS: The design began in July 2011; materials will be ordered in July 2012 and construction to be completed by
February 2013.
COMMENTS: The completion date is dependent on material lead times, such as steel. Winter weather could also be a factor, if the above lead
times cause a late fall start.
Justification
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When the transmission line experiences a fault this substation loses power until the short circuit is found and the appropriate switching is
accomplished. With the installation of the two new line breakers the faulted transmission line will be isolated from the substation and the
customers will not experience an interruption of service.
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CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Accepting the outages in the northwest section of the system during
transmission line faults.
Prior
155,000
Total
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
FY 13
610,247
610,247
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
610,247
610,247
Prior
155,000
Total
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund RTotal
FY 13
610,247
610,247
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
610,247
610,247
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1206
Project Name Distribution Feeder Replacement Program
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 8 --
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.90-25
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,608,060
Substation feeders are defined as the three-phase lines that carry the load from the substations to the customers’ neighborhood. They
interconnect to other substations to provide load redundancy should there be a failure of an adjacent substation. Many of the older substation
feeders have smaller conductors that cannot carry the load that is required during system peaks and emergency situations. This project would
systematically upgrade these conductors to increase the capacity of the feeders as well as ultimately reducing system losses. Lastly, many of the
feeder components have reached the end of their useful life and require substantial maintenance.
COMMENTS: The average cost to run one mile of underground equates to $135,400 per mile; the average cost to run one mile of overhead
equates to $21,342. It is the departments’ goal to run two miles of underground and five miles of overhead per year. The project began by
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increasing the capacity from College Road Substation to General Scott Substation. Feeders to be upgraded in FY13 include sections of Route 9
and Persimmon Tree Road.
Justification
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These lines are typically older, smaller, and are reaching the end of their life. This program will provide the needed systematic maintenance to the
conductors, cross arms, switches, insulators, and related components as well as increasing system capacity hence resulting in more efficient
operations by reducing line losses.
CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Due to the age and condition of the current feeders, delaying this
systematic maintenance/upgrade program will result in reduced system utilization as well as detrimentally impacting future reliability.
Prior Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
377,510
Total
Prior
Construction/Maintenance
RTotal
277,510
277,510
277,510
277,510
120,510
120,510
277,510
277,510
277,510
277,510
1,230,550
1,230,550
377,510
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total
FY 13
277,510
277,510
FY 14
277,510
277,510
FY 15
120,510
120,510
FY 16
277,510
277,510
FY 17
277,510
277,510
Total
1,230,550
1,230,550
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1207
Project Name Distribution Capacitors and Controls
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 15-20 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 10 --
New Project: No Account Number: 480-8300-563.60-82
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $899,995
Install distribution capacitors throughout the system to correct poor power factor on distribution circuits. Install capacitor controllers capable of
two-way communication to provide real-time monitoring and remote control operation. These controllers will be capable of switching the
capacitors on and off to comply with system requirements. This project will also replace outdated substation equipment, capable of advanced
metering such as power factor and harmonics to further analyze system performance remotely. Lastly, distribution line recorders will be
purchased and installed to provide power factor recordings to fine tune this operation.
COMMENTS: The required substation equipment installation will be completed in two phases. FY2013 will upgrade the required
communication equipment installed 20 years ago. FY2014 will install equipment capable of extracting system data, for enhanced performance
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analyzing. The completion of these two phases will ultimately reduce engineering time and costs because of remote access to all substations. In
addition to this advanced metering, event report extraction and analysis, relay settings review and installation, and advancements to our 24 hour
system operation center will be also be realized. FY2015 -FY2017 will be the addition of capacitor banks and controllers into the distribution
system.
Justification
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Additional capacitance is required in order to meet system power factor requirements at the Delmarva Power and Light interchange point. This
was substantiated through a load-flow study conducted by Shaw in early 2004 and distribution study by Wilson & Wilson in 2006. The current
capacitor controls are not providing the granularity required to turn them off and on as required to meet both the power quality requirements of
our customers and DP&L requirements. Additional controls are required to fine tune the systems operation.
CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Without the additional capacitor banks and more importantly
controls, the City may experience a low/high voltage problem at the customer level and/or the possibility of having to pay power factor penalties
to Delmarva Power and Light.
Prior
564,995
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
R FY 13
125,000
FY 14
60,000
FY 15
50,000
FY 16
50,000
FY 17
50,000
Total
335,000
Total
Prior
564,995
Total
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Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total
Total
125,000
FY 13
125,000
125,000
60,000
FY 14
60,000
60,000
50,000
FY 15
50,000
50,000
50,000
FY 16
50,000
50,000
50,000
FY 17
50,000
50,000
335,000
Total
335,000
335,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1208
Project Name Transmission Line Maintenance Program
Type Maintenance Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 7 --
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-35
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $450,000
Replace aging porcelain insulators and related components on the transmission system with new polymer insulators and components.
COMMENTS: 69kV transmission line segments Horsepond Road to Lafferty Lane and the NRG leased line (from North Street substation to
DP&L’s Kent substation) are scheduled for FY13.
Justification
Insulators have a defined equipment life due to sun and weather conditions breaking down the porcelain and base bonding cement. Insulators
installed in 1960's and 1970's are due for replacement because of this deterioration. We have experienced several transmission outages due to
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insulator failure. Replacing the insulators should extend the life an additional 30 years.
CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Outages may occur if insulators are not replaced and fail due to
deterioration.
Prior
75,000
Total
Prior
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total AF
FY 13
75,000
75,000
FY 13
FY 14
75,000
75,000
FY 14
FY 15
75,000
75,000
FY 15
FY 16
75,000
75,000
FY 16
FY 17
75,000
75,000
FY 17
Total
375,000
375,000
Total
75,000
Total
Electric I & E Fund
Budget Impact/Other
R
Total
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
375,000
375,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1209
Project Name SCADA Master Hardware Replacement
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 5 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 6 --
New Project: Yes Account Number: 487-8300-563.80-38
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $75,000
This project will replace the Master Station hardware. The Master Station receives all the analog data, alarms and control for all electrical
substations and wastewater lift stations. The Master Station in comprised of Dual Host Servers, Dual Operator consoles, paging system, web
server, 2-Firewalls for DMZ and One remote access/support firewall.
TIME-LINE/CURRENT STATUS: Equipment will be ordered and replaced during the FY 17 budget year.
Justification
The equipment will reach the end of its expected life. It should be noted that this computer system operates 24/7. The additional firewalls are
required to meet required NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards.
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CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: If the system fails we will not be able to monitor or control electrical
substations and we will not be able to view alarms for wastewater lift stations. This failure could result in electrical outages or wastewater
overflows.
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total
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FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
75,000
75,000
FY 17
Total
75,000
75,000
Total
Electric I & E Fund
RTotal
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1301
Project Name 69 kV Substation Switch Replacement
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-35
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $135,000
This project will be replacing obsolete 69kV switches in the substation/transmission system.
COMMENTS: The substations to be completed in FY13 are Danner and Lebanon and FY2014 is the Dover Air Force Base.
Justification
The new switches will be gang operated switches which provide more system stability when operated and more importantly increase operator
safety. The switches to be replaced have reached the life expectancy and the utility has started to experience several switch failures each year
over the past few years due to component fatigue.
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CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: The majority of the switches in the older substations are showing
signs of fatigue resulting in difficult operation (failure to open or close when required), frequent maintenance, and component obsolescence.
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total
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Delaying this program will result in continued switch failure possibly resulting in wide-spread power outages.
FY 13
55,000
55,000
FY 13
FY 14
80,000
80,000
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
135,000
135,000
Total
Electric I & E Fund
RTotal
55,000
55,000
80,000
80,000
135,000
135,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1302
Project Name Horsepond Substation Reliability Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-27
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $761,812
The high-side of the substation will be upgraded to include two transmission line protection breakers.
The design and long lead time materials will be completed in FY 2013 and the majority of the materials will be purchased and construction
completed in FY 2014.
Justification
When the transmission line experiences a fault this substation loses power until the short circuit is found and the appropriate switching is
accomplished. With the installation of the line breakers the faulted transmission line will be isolated from the substation and the customers will
not experience an interruption of service.
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CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Accepting the outages in the southeast section of the system during
transmission line faults.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total
AF
FY 13
70,000
100,000
170,000
FY 13
FY 14
60,000
531,812
591,812
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
130,000
631,812
761,812
Total
Electric I & E Fund
RTotal
170,000
170,000
591,812
591,812
761,812
761,812
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1304
Project Name Division Street Substation Fence
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8300-563.70-27
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $70,000
Replace the existing fence at Division Street Substation.
TIME-LINE/CURRENT STATUS: FY 2013
COMMENTS: The existing fence does not meet the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and is in poor condition. Division Street substation is
located in a populated area with heavy foot traffic. As this structure continues to deteriorate, the safety concern steadily increases. Entrance into
the substation by an unauthorized person, can be deadly!
Justification
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This project will replace the existing fence at Division Street Substation with a decorative fence, similar to the fence that was erected at St. Jones
Substation.
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CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Existing structure does not meet the National Electric Safety Code
(NESC).
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Total
FY 13
70,000
70,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
70,000
70,000
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
R Total
FY 13
70,000
70,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
70,000
70,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1400
Project Name General Scott Switchgear
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,150,000
This project will replace the metal clad switchgear and replace the distribution breakers as they have reached the end of their useful life.
Justification
This station carries the industrial and residential load on the west side of Dover. The station distribution switch gear was installed in 1985.
Additionally, the breakers have numerous moving parts, including plastic components that tend to fail with age resulting in mis-operation of the
breaker.
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CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: General Scott’s switchgear is aging and replacing it will reduce the
possibility of outages due to aged equipment failure. Additionally, another feeder will be added to the substation to provide a 12 kV feed to a
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large commercial customer. Due to the rate tariffs, this 12kV feed will increase revenue should it become the primary feed, which is currently in
discussion.
TIME-LINE/CURRENT STATUS: Engineering will be completed in FY13. Construction of the new metal clad switchgear in FY14.
Installation and commissioning completed in FY 2015.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
FY 13
50,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
50,000
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
RTotal 50,000
FY 13
800,000
800,000
FY 14
300,000
300,000
FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
1,100,000
1,150,000
Total
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Electric I & E Fund
Budget Impact/Other
Total
50,000
50,000
800,000
800,000
300,000
300,000
1,150,000
1,150,000
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1500
Project Name Horsepond to Cartanza 69 kV Rebuild
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $330,467
Replace the poles, conductor, and insulators from Horsepond Substation to Long Point Road.
COMMENTS: Alternative pole materials will be explored to minimize future woodpecker damage to the new segment.
Justification
Currently, the conductor size from Horsepond substation to Long Point Road limits the capacity that can be carried on Feeder 4. Upgrading the
existing 636 ACSR to 795 ACSR will increase the capacity and result in a standard conductor size from Cartanza Substation to Horsepond
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Substation. Additionally the poles have nearly reached the life expectancy due to numerous problems with woodpecker destruction. The annual
pole testing program has noted deficiencies in the above ground condition of this line segment.
CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Aging poles and hardware may fail causing outages in east Dover.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total
AF
FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
75,000
255,467
330,467
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
75,000
255,467
330,467
Total
Electric I & E Fund
R
Total
330,467
330,467
330,467
330,467
Budget Impact/Other
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1502
Project Name 69 kV Cable Replacement North Street
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 30+ years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $565,710
Replace the aging 69 KV underground cables from North Street switching yard to Kraft’s and Proctor & Gamble’s (customer owned) substations.
COMMENTS: Proactively replacing cables that have reached their anticipated life.
Justification
Proctor & Gamble and Kraft are two (2) of the City of Dover’s 69 KV customers and it is our obligation to provide them with adequate and
reliable service. The cables were installed in 1973 and have had two repairs. The first repair was in 1986 and the second repair was in 1992.
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CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: Customer outages due to failing conductor. Additionally, the
limited capacity of a single circuit could restrict the possible generation of NRG and the production of Proctor & Gamble and Kraft Foods.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total AF
FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
85,000
85,000
FY 15
FY 16
480,710
480,710
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
85,000
480,710
565,710
Total
Electric I & E Fund
Budget Impact/Other
RTotal
85,000
85,000
480,710
480,710
565,710
565,710
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1503
Project Name System Operations Monitoring
Type Equipment Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 5 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $30,000
Replace the system operations monitoring screens.
Justification
This project replaces the existing monitoring screens in system operations, with projection screens. City staff uses an array of these devices to
view and operate the electric system and the lift stations. Additionally, the Public Utilities recently added 6 security cameras surrounding its
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facility and 2 security cameras at the interconnecting substation, which is our connection to the bulk electric system. These monitoring screens
are also utilize in these security hardening measures.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Equip/Vehicle/Furnishings
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total
Total
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FY 13 FY 14
30,000
30,000
FY 15
30,000
30,000
FY 16 FY 17
30,000
30,000
Total
30,000
30,000
Budget Impact/Other
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1504
Project Name College Road to McKee Substation Feeders
Type Unassigned Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life Contact
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $307,000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will be constructed in conjunction with the water main upgrade planned for this section of Walker Road.
The Electric Division will install conduit, cable and equipment, as the Water Division installs the new water main.
CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYING OR ELIMINATING THIS PROJECT: The aging pole line will require the replacement of overhead wire.
Leaving the overhead line in service increases the chances of weather related damages. Additionally, if this project isn’t constructed in
conjunction with the water main upgrade, the cost of installation significantly increases.
TIME-LINE/CURRENT STATUS: Design will be completed in FY 2014. Material procurement and construction will be completed FY 2015.
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COMMENTS: This project will be in conjunction with the water main project. Therefore, if the water main is delayed this project will also be
delayed.
Justification
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NEED, JUSTIFICATION, BENEFIT: The installation of the new power lines will provide McKee Run power with improved reliability, because
of the decreased exposure of the feeder to weather events.
THIS PROJECT IS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING: Walker Road Water Main Upgrade (Water Division)
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
FY 13 FY 14 FY 15
307,000
FY 16 FY 17 Total
307,000
Funding Sources
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Total
FY 13 FY 14
307,000
FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
307,000
Total
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Electric I & E Fund
Budget Impact/Other
Total
307,000
307,000
307,000
307,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1600
Project Name McKee Run Yard Rebuild
Type Improvement Department Electric Engineering
Useful Life 25+ years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,150,000
Refurbish McKee Run switching yard.
TIME-LINE/CURRENT STATUS: The purchase of equipment with long lead times and engineering will be completed in FY 2016.
Construction will be the following year, FY 2017.
Justification
The City of Dover’s electrical system has undergone a complete conversion to a 69KV transmission network. Hence, eliminating the old 22KV
transmission network. Therefore, the 22KV system located at McKee Run Generating Plant should also be eliminated and a second 12470/69
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KV step-up transformer should be installed, provided that Units 1 & 2 are still in operation.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total AF
FY 13 FY 14 FY 15
250,000
200,000
450,000
FY 16
450,000
700,000
700,000
FY 17
700,000
250,000
900,000
1,150,000
Total
1,150,000
Budget Impact/Other R
Total 450,000 700,000 1,150,000
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EE1212
Project Name New Developments
Type Improvement Department Electric T & D
Useful Life 30+ years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number: 4878200-562.Several
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $4,484,800
This project purchases materials and equipment that are used to provide electric service to new housing developments, businesses, and industrial
developments. Additionally, a portion of this expense is offset by the extension payments whereby new developers pay a $1,100 per residential lot
connection fee, or business and industrial developers pay the total material expense for line extensions.
This is an ongoing project and affects three separate accounts:
487-8200-562.60-31 - $ 70,536
487-8200-562.60-34 - $ 479,464
487-8200-562.60-46 - $ 500,000
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COMMENTS: Not all new development projects are known, as some will arise during the year. Village of Maple Dale, Clearview Meadows,
M&L Ventures Storage, Bayard Plaza, Nottingham Meadows, Brentwood Place, 215 Walker Rd, and Bayhealth are project known to be moving
forward in FY13.
Justification
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During the course of each budget year, new developers request line extensions for new electric projects. Some are new projects, while other
projects may have received plan approval previously but were not completed for any number of reasons.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
RTotal
450,000
450,000
FY 13
450,000
450,000
FY 14
450,000
450,000
FY 15
450,000
450,000
FY 16
450,000
450,000
FY 17
2,250,000
2,250,000
Total
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Electric I & E Fund
Budget Impact/Other
Total
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
2,250,000
2,250,000
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 105
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1102
Project Name Units 1 & 2 Cooling Tower Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 8 --
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $389,400
This project was developed to repair mechanical and structural components of the Units 1 and 2 cooling tower. The project scope has been
developed through inspections performed in 2009 & 2010, and represents a systematic approach to maintaining the reliability and efficiency of
the tower components. Specific activities scheduled for Fiscal 2013 include the replacement of the towers structural support members located at
the base of the tower.
Justification
This project is needed to maintain the structural integrity of the cooling tower and the continued reliability of the cooling systems mechanical
components. Also, the continued deterioration of the cooling towers performance will lead to load reductions on the unit during periods of high
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ambient temperatures. This will occur during the time period when generation costs are at their peak. Additonally, this will aid in meeting the
discharge temperature limitation that is being required by the DRBC (Delaware Rivier Basin Commission)
Prior Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total Future
199,140
Total
Prior
199,140
Total
Miscellaneous
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total
Total
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37,260
37,260
FY 13
37,260
37,260
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
37,260
37,260
Total
37,260
37,260
153,000
Total
Future
153,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 106
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1202
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Boiler Systems
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority 2
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,049,000
This fund was developed to perform inspections and repairs to the Unit 3 boiler on a predetermined frequency based on unit operating hours,
required regulatory inspection intervals, and known equipment condition. In general, most work activities are those requiring planned outages and
therefore will be scheduled to coincide with planned outages. Work identified includes the following:
2013 - Boiler safety valve refurbishment and adjustments, Forced draft fan and motor refurbishments, Induced draft fan motor refurbishment
2015 - Boiler safety valve refurbishment and adjustments, Forced draft and induced draft fan and motor refurbishments, feedwater heater repairs
2017 - Major boiler repairs to waterwall, superheater, and reheater tubes, air heater steam coil replacement
Justification
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Critical system equipment represents components that, if they fail, will result in loss of generation and or capacity. Routine evaluation of the
condition of critical components will allow for proper prioritization of maintenance activities and resources. Delaying this project could result in
the failure of critical unit equipment and subsequent loss of generation and or capacity. More importantly, component failure could also result in
safety risk to personnel.
Prior
130,000
Total
Prior
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total AF
FY 13
129,000
129,000
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
144,000
144,000
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
344,000
344,000
FY 17
Total
617,000
617,000
Total
Future
302,000
Total
Future
130,000
Total
Electric I & E Fund
RTotal
129,000
129,000
144,000
144,000
344,000
344,000
617,000
617,000
302,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 107
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1203
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Auxillary System Components
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $772,500
This project will perform inspections and repairs of unit 3 auxillary system components that have been identified as critical through the plant life
assessment study. Critical auxillary sysem components are those that could result in unit load reduction or outage with consequential loss of
capacity and/or generation although they would not individually affect the long range financial viability of the unit. Components identified will be
addressed in 2013 inlcude the 3B condensate pump and motor. Components scheduled for 2014 include boiler feed pumps and motors, condenser
circulator pumps and motors Components scheduled for 2015 include condensate pump and motor. Components scheduled for 2016 include
service water pump. Components scheduled for 2017 include circulating water booster pump and motor.
Justification
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Critical system components that, if they fail, will result in the loss of generation and/or capacity. Addressing these assets in a systematic fashion
will result in minimize forced outages and eliminate major maintenance expenses associated with component failure. Performing work as
scheduled will also levelize maintenance expenditures. Delaying this project could result in the failure of critical unit equipment and subsequent
loss of generation and/or capacity.
Prior
113,000
Total
Prior
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total AF
FY 13
55,000
55,000
FY 13
FY 14
188,500
188,500
FY 14
FY 15
45,000
45,000
FY 15
FY 16
6,000
6,000
FY 16
FY 17
34,000
34,000
FY 17
Total
328,500
328,500
Total
Future
331,000
Total
Future
113,000
Total
Electric I & E Fund
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55,000
55,000
188,500
188,500
45,000
45,000
6,000
6,000
34,000
34,000
328,500
328,500
331,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 108
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1207
Project Name Van Sant Unit 11 Component Replacements
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $821,000
This fund was developed to perform inspections and repairs to the VanSant Unit 11 auxiliary equipment on a predetermined frequency based on
unit operating hours, required regulatory inspection intervals, and known equipment condition. Work to be performed to include the following
equipment:
2014 - Refurbish Exhaust frame blower B and motor, B Cooling Water pump and motor, B injection water pump motor
2015 - Replace inlet guide vanes
2016 - Generator inspection and repair
2017 - Injection water pump and motor refurbishment, A Exhaust frame blower and motor refurbishment
Justification
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This project is required to fund the replace of capital items that are expected to reach their useful life and will need to be replaced or refurbished
to maintain plant system and unit reliability. Extended equipment and /or unit outage time will result from lack of funding this project. This will
have a direct effect on the cost of energy during the extended outage time as well as increase future energy capacity charges.
Prior
50,000
Total
Prior
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
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FY 13 FY 14
75,000
75,000
FY 15
75,000
75,000
FY 16
143,000
143,000
FY 17
78,000
78,000
Total
371,000
371,000
Future
400,000
Total
50,000
Total
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
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FY 13 FY 14
75,000
75,000
FY 15
75,000
75,000
FY 16
143,000
143,000
FY 17
78,000
78,000
Total
371,000
371,000
Future
400,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 109
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1209
Project Name McKee Run & VanSant Preservation of Structures
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $527,000
This project involves the preservation of plant structures in order to prevent deterioration of building structural steel and equipment subject to
corrosion due to the working environment. Included will be the sandblasting and painting of identified structures and equipment along with the
removal of equipment that has been retired in place. This work is an ongoing effort spanning multiple years. Work identified includes the
following:
2014 - Paint the radiator support structure and diesel cooling water tank at VanSant, Repair and paint the exterior of the circulating water piping
at the base of the Unit 3 condenser, Paint all structural steel bolted connections at grade on Unit 3 boiler.
2016 - Paint Unit 3 stack, replace portions of the stack grounding system
2017 - Paint city water and outside demineralized water storage tank
Justification
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Structural steel painting is needed in various areas throughout the plant proper as well as various outbuildings on the plant property to maintain
the physical building structures and equipment in an acceptable condition and prevent further deterioration. This project represents a minimum
Prior
38,000
Total
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
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preservation and maintenance of structures consistent with the expected life of the station. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project
will result in the acceleration of deterioration of plant structures and larger future costs associated with structural repairs.
FY 13 FY 14
42,000
42,000
FY 15 FY 16
165,000
165,000
FY 17
142,000
142,000
Total
349,000
349,000
Future
140,000
Total
Prior
38,000
Total
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
R Total
FY 13 FY 14
42,000
42,000
FY 15 FY 16
165,000
165,000
FY 17
142,000
142,000
Total
349,000
349,000
Future
140,000
Total
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 110
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1212
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Turbine Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,760,000
This project will inspect the Unit 3 turbine and auxiliary equipment to determine repairs needed to keep the unit reliable and to assess remaining
life of the unit. This project will be completed in two phases, an initial limited inspection followed by an extensive detailed inspection and repair
planned outage. The first phase that will be completed in 2012 under Project EG1212 and will utilize borescope equipment to determine
condition of components that can be observed through limited access locations along the turbine casing and through turbine inlet valves. This
inspection will provide a general condition assessment of a portion of the highly stress components of the turbine and may provide insight into
the extent of replacement parts needed to successfully execute phase 2. Phase 2 to be completed later in 2014 will include a full disassembly and
inspection of the turbine and auxiliary equipment. Expenditures in 2013 are for long lead material procurement. Phase 2 costs have been revised
to reflect the need to replace 9th stage blading on the turbine.
Justification
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An assessment of the unit needs to be performed to determine condition of the highly stressed turbine components to assure continued reliability.
Documented condition of rotor blading during last inspection noted deterioration of 9th stage blades and temporary repairs performed. A
Prior
348,000
Total
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
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significant probability that the blades should be replaced. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project include possible catastrophic
equipment failure and indefinite loss of unit availability.
FY 13
115,000
115,000
FY 14
1,031,000
1,031,000
FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
10,000
10,000
Total
1,156,000
1,156,000
Future
256,000
Total
Prior
348,000
Total
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
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FY 13
115,000
115,000
FY 14
1,031,000
1,031,000
FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
10,000
10,000
Total
1,156,000
1,156,000
Future
256,000
Total
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Paj 111
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1304
Project Name McKee Run Units 1 & 2 Component Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $3,116,500
This project will inspect and repair capital equipment associated with the Units 1 and 2 turbine generator and Boiler equipment. Components
identified that will be addressed include the following:
2013- Refurbishment of 2A condensate pump and motor and replacement of heater exchanger level controllers.
2014 - Inspection of turbine nozzles
2015 - Unit 2 boiler feed pump and motor refurbishments
2016 - Major boiler component inspections and repairs.
2017 - Replacement of boiler feed recirculation valves, circulating water pump refurbishment, replacement of steam air heater coils
Justification
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This project is required to fund the repair and /or replace of capital items that are expected to reach their useful life and will need to be repaired
or replaced to maintain plant system and unit reliability. Extended equipment and /or unit outage time will result from lack of funding this
project. This will have a direct effect on the cost of energy during the extended outage time as well as increase future energy capacity charges.
Prior
364,000
Total
Prior
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
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FY 13
52,000
52,000
FY 14
100,000
100,000
FY 15
44,000
44,000
FY 16
172,000
172,000
FY 17
234,000
234,000
Total
602,000
602,000
Future
2,150,500
Total
364,000
Total
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
R Total
FY 13
52,000
52,000
FY 14
100,000
100,000
FY 15
44,000
44,000
FY 16
172,000
172,000
FY 17
234,000
234,000
Total
602,000
602,000
Future
2,150,500
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 112
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1306
Project Name McKee Run Turbine Level Window Modification
Type Improvement Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority 6 --
New Project: Yes Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $85,000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Install equipment for safety of plant personnel and to maintain reliability of plant equipment in the event of an
explosion at the McKee Run switchyard.
Equipment includes the following:
System Design (2013) - $5k
Purchase of window blocking materials (2013) - $20k
Purchase of Fire Shutters for windows (2013) - $20k
Installation (2013) - $40k
Justification
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This project is a result of an insurance inspection and recommendation to install equipment or window blocking materials for the protection of
plant personnel and plant equipment in the event of an explosion of electrical distribution equipment in the McKee Run switchyard.
Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project will be the continued risk of personal injury or damage to electrical distribution equipment.
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In addition, no benefit to, or even an increase of, insurance company premium costs could result due to not acting on insurance company
recommendations.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Total
FY 13
5,000
80,000
85,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
5,000
80,000
85,000
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund RTotal
FY 13
85,000
85,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
85,000
85,000
Budget Impact/Other
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 113
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1307
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Air Heater Expansion Joint
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 7 --
New Project: Yes Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $215,000
This project will replace the Unit 3 boiler air heater, hot air outlet expansion joint closest to the air heater which has reached the end of its’ useful
life. This replacement is the last expansion joint to be replaced in the hot gas duct from the boiler to the air heater. The work is scheduled to be
completed in the fall of 2013. This work was previously scheduled for 2017 but was accelerated due to its’ deteriorated condition.
Justification
This expansion joint has failed in multiple locations, allowing hot air to escape from the ductwork exiting the boiler. This has a direct impact on
the performance of the Unit, limiting capacity and reducing efficiency. Replacement of this expansion joint is necessary in order to recover unit
efficiency. This project will be completed in 2013.
Prior Expenditures FY 13 FY 14
T FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
135,000
Total
Prior
135,000
Total
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total
Total
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80,000
80,000
FY 13
80,000
80,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
80,000
80,000
Total
80,000
80,000
Budget Impact/Other
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 114
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1309
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Stack Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 9 --
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $102,000
An inspection and assessment will be made to determine the condition of the stack and also provide cost of any repairs required to extend the life
of the stack for 15 to 20 yrs. Repairs to the stack lining and exterior will be made in order to allow continued operation of Unit 3. A determination
for the necessity of repairs to Unit 3 stack will be performed on an annual basis. An internal and external inspection will be performed by outside
consultant in 2012.
Justification
Current plans are to contract for an external and internal inspection in 2013 to develop an action plan to extend the life of the stack as well as
develop costs for the repairs of the stack by outside contractors. We will contract for needed repairs as determined by the 2013 and subsequent
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yearly inspections. Delaying necessary repairs could lead to more costly repairs in the future, unplanned forced outage on Unit 3, fall out of
internal material upon the surrounding community and potential injury to employees. Earnings from the sale of capacity may also be affected.
Prior Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
25,000
Total
Prior
25,000
Total
Miscellaneous
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total
Total
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27,000
27,000
FY 13
27,000
27,000
50,000
50,000
FY 14
50,000
50,000
FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
77,000
77,000
Total
77,000
77,000
Budget Impact/Other
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 115
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1310
Project Name McKee Run Units 1 & 2 Stack Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life 10-15 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 10 --
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $75,000
Repairs to the stack lining and exterior will be made in order allow continued operation of these units. In addition, an assessment will be made to
determine the remaining life of the stack and also provide cost of any repairs required to extend the life of the stack for another 10 to 15 yrs. The
current expectation is to perform limited repairs in fiscal year 2013. An evaluation of future repairs will also be made.
Justification
This stack has been in service past its expected life and repairs are needed to ensure continued operation for the remaining life of the Units.
Should this stack need to be taken out of service, it will necessitate taking both Units 1 and 2 offline. Delaying necessary repairs could lead to
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more costly repairs in the future, simultaneous unplanned forced outages on both Units 1 & 2, fall out of internal material upon the surrounding
community and potential injury to employees. Earnings from the sale of capacity will also be affected.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Miscellaneous
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total
Total
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75,000
75,000
FY 13
75,000
75,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
75,000
75,000
Total
75,000
75,000
Budget Impact/Other
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 116
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1311
Project Name Van Sant Capacity Increase
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $550,000
This project will increase the electric generation output of the VanSant Unit 11 gas turbine generator by installing technology specifically
designed to decrease the air inlet temperatures to the gas turbine during high ambient air temperature days. This project is dependent on obtaining
favorable payback as determined by an evaluation of available technologies conducted as part of a strategically budgeted initiative that will
determine the most cost effective technology to utilize. This initiative is contained in the 2012 Strategic level of the Power Plant O&M budget.
The project is estimated to be completed in 2013. Multiple technologies to achieve the increased generator output will be evaluated in 2012.
Justification
This project will provide a positive cash flow within 5 years of installation as the City of Dover will benefit through additional capacity and
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generation sales. Each year this project is delayed will result in lost revenue opportunity to the City of Dover.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total
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FY 13
75,000
475,000
550,000
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
75,000
475,000
550,000
Total
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Future Capacity Reserve Fund
Budget Impact/Other
Total
550,000
550,000
550,000
550,000
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Paj 117
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1312
Project Name McKee Run Unit 3 Generator Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number:
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $236,000
This project will inspect the Unit 3 turbine generator, and auxiliary equipment to determine repairs needed to keep the generator operational and
to assess remaining life of the unit. This project will include a full disassembly and inspection of the generator and auxiliary equipment. Extensive
electrical testing of the generator will be performed.
Justification
An assessment of the generator needs to be performed to determine mechanical and electrical condition of the internal turbine components to
assure continued reliability. This unit has not been inspected since 2000 and Industry maintenance practices recommend inspection intervals not
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exceeding 10 years. Consequences of delaying or eliminating this project include a possible equipment failure and extended or indefinite loss of
unit availability.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Electric Bond
Total
Total
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236,000
236,000
FY 13
236,000
236,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
236,000
236,000
Total
236,000
236,000
Budget Impact/Other
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Paj 118
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1401
Project Name Units 1 & 2 Boiler Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority 2
New Project: Yes Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $407,000
This fund was developed to perform inspections and repairs to the Units 1 and 2 boilers on a predetermined frequency based on unit operating
hours, required regulatory inspection intervals, and known equipment condition. In general, most work activities are those requiring planned
outages and therefore will be scheduled to coincide with planned outages.
Work scheduled includes the following:
2014 - Boiler safety valve refurbishment and inspections.
2015 - Boiler air heater inspection and repair
2016 - Boiler safety valve refurbishment and inspections
Justification
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This project is required to fund the repair/replacement of capital items that are expected to reach their useful life. Critical system equipment
represents components that, if they fail, will result in loss of generation and or capacity. Routine evaluation of the condition of critical
components will allow for proper prioritization of maintenance activities and resources. Delaying this project could result in the failure of critical
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unit equipment and subsequent loss of generation and or capacity. More importantly, component failure could also result in safety risk to
personnel.
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
FY 13 FY 14
18,000
18,000
FY 15
20,000
20,000
FY 16
29,000
29,000
FY 17 Total
67,000
67,000
Future
340,000
Total
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
R Total
FY 13 FY 14
18,000
18,000
FY 15
20,000
20,000
FY 16
29,000
29,000
FY 17 Total
67,000
67,000
Future
340,000
Total
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1402
Project Name Unit 3 Cooling Tower Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,159,338
This project was developed to repair mechanical and structural components of the Unit 3. The project scope has been developed through
inspections performed in 2009 and 2010 and represents a systematic approach to maintaining the reliability and efficiency of the tower
components. Specific activities scheduled for 2015 include installing new tower fill which will recover or improve the heat transfer efficiency of
the tower and assure that the discharge temperature of the cooling tower continues to meet regulatory requirements. Work scheduled for 2016
includes cooling fax gear box refurbishments. Work scheduled for 2017 includes replacing cooling fan motors and replacing tower wall casing.
Justification
This project is needed to maintain the structural integrity of the cooling tower and the continued reliability of cooling system mechanical
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components. Also continued deterioration of the cooling tower performance will lead to load reductions on the unit during periods of high
ambient temperatures. This will occur during the time period when generation costs are at their peak.
Prior
398,338
Total
Prior
398,338
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total
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FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
571,000
571,000
FY 15
571,000
FY 16
52,000
52,000
FY 16
52,000
FY 17
138,000
138,000
FY 17
138,000
Total
761,000
761,000
Total
761,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other RTotal 571,000 52,000 138,000 761,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1403
Project Name Unit 3 Cooling Water Line Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $265,000
This project will inspect and repair the underground cooling water line from the Unit 3 condenser to the cooling tower. An inspection of the pipe
condition will be performed on this pipe in the fall of 2013 to develop a repair/replace action plan to address the suitability for continued
operation as well as extending the life of the piping beyond 2013. The actual repairs will be completed in the spring of 2014.. Completion of the
project as scheduled will eliminate the need to add additional O&M funding for emergency repairs in future years. The budgeted costs assume
only repairs of the lines (2) from the cooling tower to the plant exterior wall.
Justification
The condition of the underground cooling water line has required numerous repairs over the life of the plant and is expected to reach its useful
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life in the 2015-2020 time period. It is expected that the repair frequency will accelerate over the next several years as the internal pipe coating
continues to degrade. Delaying this project beyond 2014 will increase the risk of a failure causing an extended unit outage to repair or replace the
failed pipe as well incur water spillage to the surrounding ground. Additional budget dollars will need to be allocated to make the repairs of the
failed piping.
Prior
25,000
Total
Prior
25,000
Expenditures
Miscellaneous
Funding Sources
Total AF
FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
240,000
240,000
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
240,000
240,000
Total
Total
Electric I & E Fund
Budget Impact/Other
RTotal
240,000
240,000
240,000
240,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1406
Project Name McKee Run High Energy Piping Repairs
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $80,000
This project will address deficiencies in highly stressed piping systems at the McKee Run Generating Station found during inspections conducted
on those piping systems. The inspections are scheduled for early 2013. Included will be the main steam, hot and cold reheat lines as well as feed
water and condensate piping of all units. This work is intended to repair or replace piping and pipe supports that are found to be defective before
any long term stress or flow induced pipe failures occur.
Justification
High energy piping systems are subject to service related structural failure due to the high temperature service under which they operate.
Additionally, lower temperature piping systems are subject to accelerated corrosion rates due to flow characteristics. Identifying and correcting
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any such piping degradation before failures occur will prevent extended forced outages to make emergency repairs/replacement. Delaying this
project could result in the failure of critical piping systems and subsequent loss of generation and or capacity. Most importantly, component
failure could also result in serious safety risk to personnel. This project is one that is required to meet insurance company recommendations.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
Total
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FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
80,000
80,000
FY 14
80,000
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
80,000
80,000
Total
80,000
Budget Impact/Other RTotal 80,000 80,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1407
Project Name Metering System Upgrades
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 6 --
New Project: Yes Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $150,000
This project involves the replacement of all the meters (15) in the COD system that are currently tied to the metering computer at McKee Run
Generating Station. In addition, costs associated with the replacement of the Metering computer (PC) at McKee Run and an alternate demark for
the telephone line that the NRG meter uses to communicate data to the McKee Run computer is included in this project. A metering computer
would also be installed at the City of Dover dispatch center for use. At the present time, there are annual maintenance costs associated with
keeping the reliability of the meters and the metering software current. In addition, a software maintenance fee is included in the annual budget.
Activities scheduled for 2014 include planning and design. Installation and purchase to be completed in 2015.
Justification
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The meters are 14 years old and the metering computer is 4 years old and nearing the end of their recommended service life. The metering system
provides the City of Dover, T.E.A, NAES, PJM, NRG and Delmarva Power with accurate data for revenue metering, cost metering, load
scheduling and forecasting and for generator capacity rating verification purposes. Submission of this data/information is also an important part
of compliance with various NERC standards. Non-compliance with NERC Standards could result in fines and other penalties. Delaying or
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eliminating this project could have a substantial effect on the City of Dover electric bill. Failures to the meters or computers would force the City
of Dover to rely on DPL metering, NRG metering and/or other methods of determining load usage costs and generation revenues. In addition,
costs associated with the manual documentation and submission of the information would be labor intensive and could become extremely costly.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Total
FY 13 FY 14
25,000
25,000
FY 15
125,000
125,000
FY 16 FY 17 Total
25,000
125,000
150,000
Funding Sources
Electric I & E Fund
R FY 13 FY 14
25,000
FY 15
125,000
FY 16 FY 17 Total
150,000
Budget Impact/Other D Total 25,000 125,000 150,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1601
Project Name McKee Run Building Equipment Replacement
Type Maintenance Department Power Plant
Useful Life Unknown Contact Plant Manager
Category Electric Priority n/a
New Project: Yes Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $330,000
This project includes the replacement of certain building support systems that are expected to reach their useful life. The specific building systems
to be addressed include:
Supervisors Office Roof top Air Conditioners – 2016-$30,000
#3 elevator refurbishment- 2016- $60,000
Turbine roof exhaust fans- 2016 - $20,000
Control Room rooftop air Conditioning Unit – 2017 - $50,000
Justification
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This project is required to fund the replacement of roof top air conditioners and exhaust fans starting in 2016. In addition, the #3 elevator is
expected to require significant rebuilding to maintain its reliability. Major maintenance was performed last in 1999. Continuing increase in the
costs to maintain this equipment will result from the lack of funding this project. In addition, critical temperature control is necessary to keep
plant instrumentation located in the control room at acceptable operating conditions. Allowing the temperature to exceed design conditions could
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total
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contribute to reduced control equipment life and possible reduced unit reliability.
FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
110,000
110,000
FY 16
FY 17
50,000
50,000
FY 17
Total
160,000
160,000
Total
Future
170,000
Total
Future
Electric I & E Fund
R Total
110,000
110,000
50,000
50,000
160,000
160,000
170,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # EG1701
Project Name Van Sant Unit 11 Major Overhaul/Inspection
Type Improvement Department Power Plant
Useful Life 20 years Contact Electric Director
Category Electric Priority 3
New Project: No Account Number: 487-8101-591.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,941,000
This project will perform a major overhaul on the turbine generator based on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommended repair
frequency which is based on factored starts of the unit from first commissioning and from last inspection/repair interval. This project will be
implemented in 2017 with long lead material purchases and installation in 2018.
Justification
This project is required to fund the purchase of all parts needed to perform a major overhaul on the unit based on estimated factored starts since
unit was first commissioned and since last the Hot Gas Path inspection. This project will span the course of three years. In Year 1, the majority of
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the long lead parts will be purchased. Services will be identified in year 2 and the actual installation will be performed in Year 2. Extended
equipment and /or unit outage time will result from lack of funding this project. This will have a direct effect on the cost of energy during the
extended outage time as well as increase future energy capacity charges. In addition, gradual degradation of the unit’s output could occur which
would have a negative effect on the capacity rating of the unit and could result in catastrophic failure of the unit.
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total AF
FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
900,000
900,000
FY 17
Total
900,000
900,000
Total
Future
1,041,000
Total
Future
Electric I & E Fund
R Total
900,000
900,000
900,000
900,000
1,041,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Plan
FY 13 thru FY 17
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Electric Engineering
2008 Dodge Avenger (7) Veh# 7 n/a 25,000 25,000
2006 Ford Van (749) Veh# 749 n/a 25,000 25,000
2005 Ford Utility Truck (764) Veh# 764 n/a 35,000 35,000
2005 Ford Pick Up (770) Veh# 770 n/a 29,000 29,000
2006 Dodge Pickup (790) Veh# 790 n/a 26,000 26,000
2005 Dodge Stratus (8) Veh# 8 n/a 23,000 23,000
2007 Dodge Pickup (9) Veh# 9 n/a 27,000 27,000
Electric Engineering Total 35,000 51,000 52,000 52,000 190,000
Electric T & D
Trencher/Hoe (702)
1989 Smith SM160 (716)
Veh# 702
Veh# 716
n/a
n/a
T 15,450
57,423 57,423
15,450
2001 Freightliner (750)
2002 Sherman & Reilly Wire Puller (758)
2001 Freightliner (766)
2001 Dodge Pickup (767)
2003 Freightliner (778)
2003 Freightliner (779)
2001 Dodge Ram 3500 (799)
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Veh# 750
Veh# 758
Veh# 766
Veh# 767
Veh# 778
Veh# 779
Veh# 799
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
22,389
123,600
112,837
190,550
30,900
190,550
300,000 300,000
112,837
190,550
22,389
123,600
190,550
30,900
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Electric T & D Total
GRAND TOTAL
145,989
145,989
303,387
338,387
46,350
97,350
247,973
299,973
300,000
352,000
1,043,699
1,233,699
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City of Dover, Delaware
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Plan
FY 13 thru FY 17
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Wastewater Management
Inflow/Infiltration Removal WW1201 2 1,000,000 1,013,800 1,264,500 1,200,000 1,207,500 5,685,800
SCADA Equipment Technology Upgrade WW1202 3 29,300 29,300
Miscellaneous Sewer System Improvements WW1203 1 39,000 41,000 43,000 45,000 47,000 215,000
Baltray Pump Station Replacement WW1204 5 100,000 100,000
Dover Brook Gardens Pump Station Upgrade WW1205 6 50,000 50,000
Brandywine Pump Station Replacement WW1206 4 350,000 350,000
McKee Road Pump Station Communator Replacement WW1207 7 45,000 45,000
Hazlettville Road Interceptor WW1301 9 30,000 740,000 770,000
Lakeview Drive Pump Station Replacement WW1302 10 52,000 450,000 502,000
Westover Pump Station and Force Main Upgrade
Retreat Pump Station Replacement
Rolling Acres Pump Station Replacement
Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Main Upgrade
WW1303
WW1401
WW1501
WW1601
8
6
4
4
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65,000 703,800
52,000 360,500
52,000 360,500
50,000 275,000
768,800
412,500
412,500
325,000
Delaware Tech Pump Station Replacement
Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement
Wastewater Management Total
Water Management
Miscellaneous Distribution System Improvements
Wellhead Redevelopment Program
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WW1602
WW1701
WD1202
WD1203
5
5
1
2
1,760,300
70,000
70,000
3,000,600
75,000
75,000
1,720,000
75,000
80,000
52,000
1,707,500
75,000
82,500
403,000
52,000
1,984,500
75,000
85,000
455,000
52,000
10,172,900
370,000
392,500
Emergency Generators (Wells)
Piney Point Well
1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage Tower
Future Columbia Well Installation
R WD1204
WD1301
WD1302
WD1304
4
5
6
8
80,000
450,000
2,000,000
55,000
80,000
390,000
80,000
98,800
240,000
450,000
2,390,000
153,800
SCADA Equipment Technology Upgrade
Meter Replacement Program
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Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements
Water Management Total
WD1501
WD1601
WQ1201
WQ1303
6
6
3
7
479,000
150,000
3,354,000
5,114,300
905,000
1,525,000
4,525,600
80,000
960,000
350,000
1,625,000
3,345,000
80,000
300,000
950,000
550,000
2,037,500
3,745,000
400,000
1,600,000
2,258,800
4,243,300
160,000
700,000
4,894,000
1,050,000
10,800,300
20,973,200
GRAND TOTAL
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Plan
FY 13 thru FY 17
FUNDING SOURCE SUMMARY
Source FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Other 36,000 36,000
W/WW Debt Financing 3,687,300 2,499,800 2,747,000 2,713,000 3,014,500 14,661,600
Water/Wastewater Fund 1,427,000 2,025,800 562,000 1,032,000 1,228,800 6,275,600
GRAND TOTAL 5,114,300 4,525,600 3,345,000 3,745,000 4,243,300 20,973,200
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1201
Project Name Inflow/Infiltration Removal
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 50 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 2
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $8,835,800
This project identifies and corrects areas in the sanitary sewer collection system that are deteriorating and allowing groundwater to enter the
sanitary sewer system through cracked pipes and/or joints. Video investigations of the lines are performed by in-house crews to determine the
condition of subject pipes which may also help with the identification of sump pumps and other illicit connections to the system which will have
to be removed by individual property owners. Investigations are occurring systematically through the sewer basins to establish projects for the
following year. Sanitary sewer lines are also being inspected in conjunction with water quality improvement project areas to determine main
condition. Smoke testing, pipe relining and or replacement are to occur each year.
The wet weather which was experienced in both 2003 and 2009/2010/2011, exemplified the fact that the aging and deteriorating sanitary sewer
system allows groundwater and rain water to enter the system. This in turn results in higher treatment charges from Kent County. In FY 2011 a
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new groundwater inflow adjustment charge was established as a result. It is critical to continue making improvements on a regular and planned
basis to improve the integrity of the wastewater system. Weather occurs in a cyclical fashion and discrepancies between fees collected and
charges received will likely happen again when groundwater and precipitation levels rise. Anticipated areas that will be rehabilitated include City
of Dover maintained infrastructure that contributes to the following pump stations; Schoolview, Brandywine, Lafferty Lane and Dover East.
Justification
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The wet weather experienced in both 2003 and 2009/2010/2011, highlighted the fact that we have an aging wastewater system that requires more
attention to the condition of the old pipe network and more monitoring of illicit connections to the system. Inflow and infiltration are problems
that all customers pay for since they are costs that are not assigned to an individual customer. Therefore, all customers are affected by expenses
related to inflow and infiltration.
Delaying or eliminating this project will result in continued higher treatment charges for wastewater flow to Kent County than is necessary. In
addition, the reduction in available capacity in the City and county systems due to inflow and infiltration will reduce the capacity available for
future growth.
Prior
1,900,000
Total
Expenditures
Construction/MaintenanceR
Total
FY 13
1,000,000
1,000,000
FY 14
1,013,800
1,013,800
FY 15
1,264,500
1,264,500
FY 16
1,200,000
1,200,000
FY 17
1,207,500
1,207,500
Total
5,685,800
5,685,800
Future
1,250,000
Total
Prior
1,900,000
Total
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Funding Sources
W/WW Debt Financing
Total
FY 13
1,000,000
1,000,000
FY 14
1,013,800
1,013,800
FY 15
1,264,500
1,264,500
FY 16
1,200,000
1,200,000
FY 17
1,207,500
1,207,500
Total
5,685,800
5,685,800
Future
1,250,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
The project will reduce the operating budget over time due to the reduction in costs for sewage treatment paid to Kent County. All savings are
cumulative.
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1202
Project Name SCADA Equipment Technology Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 10-12 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 3
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $196,300
This project involves the replacement of antiquated and/or obsolete remote terminal units (RTUs) at sewage pumping stations with new up-to-
date serviceable SCADA equipment. Microwave radios, antennas, and enclosures would be upgraded as needed. The RTU and radio are the
reporting equipment for the SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) which reports, on a constant basis, the status of alarms at
the City's pumping stations. The RTUs that are being replaced are outdated and unable to be repaired. Most of the equipment is installed in two
steel cabinets mounted outside and are corroding. The new equipment is installed within a single fiberglass NEMA 4 enclosure.
Each Year: order equipment and construct cabinets and back-plates by December; complete installation by June. Stations being completed in
Fiscal 2013: University South, Maureen and Nottingham.
Justification
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Replace failing antiquated equipment with completely new alarm reporting equipment to provide reliable SCADA system reporting and to
prevent the need for costly non budgeted emergency repairs.
Lack of alarms resulting in costly sewer backup claims. An RTU or radio failure would provide no advance warning of a failure and could result
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in costly sewer backup claims or sewage overflows into waterways. Equipment would become old, not supported, and obsolete. This an ongoing
project that started in Fiscal 2008 and will be continued in Fiscal 2013.
Prior
167,000
Total
Expenditures
Miscellaneous
Total
FY 13
29,300
29,300
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
29,300
29,300
Prior
167,000
Total
Funding Sources
W/WW Debt Financing
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Total
FY 13
29,300
29,300
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
29,300
29,300
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1203
Project Name Miscellaneous Sewer System Improvements
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-35
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $336,000
This project will primarily address emergency sanitary sewer infrastructure repairs including sanitary sewer mains and laterals within major
roadways, major pump station and force main failures and associated appurtenances. These funds can also be used to partner with private
developers to oversize future mains or to install associated improvements to meet the long term goals of the utility.
Emergency repairs are performed by private contractors or in-house crews as dictated by the scope of work. All costs for over sizing will be paid
through negotiated cost and public utilities agreements. This is an ongoing annual program. Emergency repairs are addressed as they occur.
Justification
Due to the age of the sanitary sewer system, it can be expected that system failures will occur resulting in capital expenses to repair or replace the
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failed component(s). In addition, missing opportunities to oversize or reroute mains will result in higher construction costs in the future.
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in reduced ability to properly address system failures and missed opportunities to expand the
system.
Prior
72,000
Total
Prior
72,000
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
W/WW Debt Financing
Total
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FY 13
39,000
39,000
FY 13
39,000
FY 14
41,000
41,000
FY 14
41,000
FY 15
43,000
43,000
FY 15
43,000
FY 16
45,000
45,000
FY 16
45,000
FY 17
47,000
47,000
FY 17
47,000
Total
215,000
215,000
Total
215,000
Future
49,000
Total
Future
49,000
Total
R Total 39,000 41,000 43,000 45,000 47,000 215,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1204
Project Name Baltray Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 5
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $125,000
The proposed project includes the in kind replacement of the grinder pumping station installed with the construction of the Baltray Subdivision in
1988. The station is approaching its anticipated life expectancy of 20-25 years. The grinder pumps, rail system, and electric controls and
comminutor will be replaced.
Grinder pumps require periodic repairs and replacement to maintain efficient operation. During previous pump removal, staff has noticed leaking
seals and instability in the rail system for the pumps due to corrosion. Although grinder pumps are less costly than standard pumps used
elsewhere, they are only appropriate under certain conditions. As a grinder pump is still effective at this location, it will be replaced in kind.
Justification
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Replace the aging station with new components to prevent the need for costly non budgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Pump failure resulting in a sewage spill into waterways or backup in a residence. Because of the age of the pump station, certain parts are no
longer obtainable, and replacement of equipment is costly.
Prior
25,000
Total
Prior
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total AF
FY 13
100,000
100,000
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
100,000
100,000
Total
25,000
Total
Water/Wastewater Fund
Budget Impact/Other
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100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1205
Project Name Dover Brook Gardens Pump Station Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 6 --
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $65,000
This project would construct a force main priming loop to insure that adequate back pressure is provided to the check valves to maintain prime on
the vacuum primed Smith & Loveless pumps and upgrade to maintain or increase capacity, which may be accomplished by installing new pumps.
The loop is to create a high point in the force main above the pumps to provide a column of water against the check valves. The existing force
main was originally installed with a constant slope away from the station to the receiving gravity sewer manhole. The force main drains by gravity
away from the check valves providing very little static water pressure to hold check valves closed.
Staff has observed numerous high wet well alarms due to pump loss of prime. Construction to be provided by in-house crew.
Justification
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Reduce maintenance time of cleaning check valves weekly and on-call or overtime pay when the pumps lose prime.
Pump prime failure could result in a sewage spill into waterways or backup in a residence.
Prior
15,000
Total
Prior
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total AF
FY 13
50,000
50,000
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
50,000
50,000
Total
15,000
Total
Water/Wastewater Fund
Budget Impact/Other
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50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
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Project # WW1206
Project Name Brandywine Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $402,000
The proposed project includes the replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1977. The station has exceeded its
life anticipated expectancy of 20-25 years and is in need of a capacity upgrade due to the increased growth in the basin.
This station was installed for the Dover Country Club Apartments when City sewer was made available to this area. The site was previously
outside the City's service area and had its own onsite sewer treatment system. Over the life span of this station, it has seen increased flows with
the construction of Mallard Pond, Marsh Creek, and Westwind Meadows, and the extension of service to Fox Hall Drive and possible infiltration.
Based on the monthly runtime hours, the station is currently operating at 130 percent of desired capacity. Staff has observed numerous pump
clogs and failures in the past years. The Dover Country Club and Brandywine Condo sewer lines are old and possibly influenced by infiltration.
Justification
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Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly non budgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Pump failure resulting in a sewage spill into waterways or backup in a residence. Because of the age of the pump station, certain parts are no
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longer obtainable, and replacement of equipment is costly.
Prior
52,000
Total
Prior
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
FY 13
350,000
350,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
350,000
350,000
52,000
Total
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
R Total
FY 13
350,000
350,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
350,000
350,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1207
Project Name McKee Road Pump Station Communator Replacement
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 7 --
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $55,000
The proposed project includes the replacement of the comminutor at the influent line to the pumping station installed in 1995. This acts as a
screen/grinder at the influent side of the station, cutting or stopping large debris from entering the wet well and clogging the pumps. The
comminutor motor has run 24/7 since the initial startup of the pumping station.
Justification
Replace the aging equipment to prevent the need for costly unbudgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Unbudgeted costly repairs to comminutor and damage to a pump when failure occurs. Pump failure resulting in a sewage spill into waterway or
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backup in a residence. Due to the age of the station, certain parts are no longer obtainable, and replacement of equipment is costly.
Prior Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
10,000
Total
Prior
10,000
Total
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
Total
Total
AF
45,000
45,000
FY 13
45,000
45,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
45,000
45,000
Total
45,000
45,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1301
Project Name Hazlettville Road Interceptor
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 90+ years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 9 --
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-35
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $770,000
This project, identified in the 2009 Wastewater Master Plan, identified sections of 15" gravity wastewater main as being overloaded in peak
conditions, due to a negative slope in the pipe. This project calls for the upgrade of roughly 1,320 linear feet of wastewater main. The proposed
upgrade will install 21" main at proper slope to provide adequate capacity and allow for future growth in the basin.
Justification
This project has been identified by the 2009 Wastewater Master Plan that the section of pipes is flowing nearly full, due to negative slope. This
project will allow for proper capacity to handle current flow as well to allow for growth.
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Delaying or eliminating this project would result in overflow of wastewater material.
In-house design in Fiscal 2013; construction in Fiscal 2014.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
Total AF
30,000
30,000
FY 13
30,000
740,000
740,000
FY 14
740,000
FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
30,000
740,000
770,000
Total
770,000
Budget Impact/Other R Total 30,000 740,000 770,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1302
Project Name Lakeview Drive Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 10 --
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $502,000
This project calls for replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1971. The station has exceeded its life
anticipated expectancy of 20-25 years and is need of a capacity upgrade due to high peak inflow rates.
This station is located within the roadway of Lakeview Drive. The design portion of this project is to address the relocation of this station.
Justification
Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly unbudgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Pump failure resulting in a sewage spill into waterway or backup in a residence. Due to the age of the station, certain parts are no longer
obtainable and replacement of equipment is costly.
Design and bid in Fiscal 2013; construction in Fiscal 2014.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14
T FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
Total AF
52,000
52,000
FY 13
52,000
450,000
450,000
FY 14
450,000
FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
52,000
450,000
502,000
Total
502,000
Budget Impact/Other R Total 52,000 450,000 502,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1303
Project Name Westover Pump Station and Force Main Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 8 --
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $768,800
The proposed project includes the upgrade of the Smith & Loveless pumping station and force main installed in 1994. The pump station's
available capacity will be consumed with the build out of the Village of Cannon Mills and will be in need of additional capacity in order to be
able receive additional flow from the west, specifically, the new Dover High School. The project will include replacement of interior six-inch
suction and discharge piping with eight-inch pipe and upgrade 1,400 feet of six-inch force main to 12-inch diameter pipe from the station to
Electric Avenue.
Justification
Provide adequate capacity to receive additional sewage flow from the immediate vicinity due to development and annexation.
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Pump failure resulting in a sewage spill into waterways or backup in a residence.
Design and bid in Fiscal 2013; construction in Fiscal 2014.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total
AF
FY 13
65,000
65,000
FY 13
FY 14
703,800
703,800
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
65,000
703,800
768,800
Total
Water/Wastewater Fund
Budget Impact/Other
R Total
65,000
65,000
703,800
703,800
768,800
768,800
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1401
Project Name Retreat Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 6 --
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $412,500
The proposed project includes the replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1978. The station has exceeded its
life expectancy of 20-25 years and is in need of a capacity upgrade due to the increased growth in the basin, specifically the proposed
development at the Maple Dale Country Club, which had provided a cash-in-lieu contribution for upgrading the station proportional to the
amount of flow they will be contributing to the pump station.
Justification
Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly non budgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Pump failure resulting in a sewage spill into waterways or backup in a residence. Because of the age of the pump station, certain parts are no
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longer obtainable and replacement of equipment is costly. Design in Fiscal 2014; construction in Fiscal 2015.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Other
Total AF
FY 13
52,000
52,000
FY 14
360,500
360,500
FY 15
36,000
FY 16 FY 17
52,000
360,500
412,500
Total
36,000
W/WW Debt Financing
Water/Wastewater Fund
R Total
52,000
52,000
324,500
360,500
324,500
52,000
412,500
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1501
Project Name Rolling Acres Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $412,500
This project calls for replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1973 in order to handle the commercial areas
from Harrington Realty Shopping Center to the Howard Johnson Hotel. The station has exceeded its life anticipated expectancy of 20-25 years
and is in need of a capacity upgrade due to the high peak inflow rates.
This station experiences periods of high inflow rates due to the hotel occupancy and is susceptible to possible inflow/infiltration. Staff has
observed numerous pump high wet well alarms due to high inflows and increased runtimes during wet months.
Justification
Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly unbudgeted repairs to maintain operation.
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Pump failure resulting in a sewage spill into waterway or backup in a residence. Due to the age of the station, certain parts are no longer
obtainable, and replacement of equipment is costly. Design and bid in Fiscal 2015; construction in Fiscal 2016.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total
AF
FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
52,000
52,000
FY 15
FY 16
360,500
360,500
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
52,000
360,500
412,500
Total
W/WW Debt Financing
Water/Wastewater Fund
R Total
52,000
52,000
360,500
360,500
360,500
52,000
412,500
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1601
Project Name Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Main Upgrade
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life 90+ years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 4
New Project: Yes Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $325,000
This project calls for the replacement of approximately 374 linear feet of 8 inch gravity sewer main. Currently, the sewer main operates in a
reverse slope condition, which overloads the pipe. The proposed upgrade will provide slope and adequate capacity for current flow to be carried
to discharge.
Justification
This project will allow for proper capacity and slope to handle the current flow.
Delaying or eliminating this project could result in overflow of wastewater material.
Design and bid in Fiscal 2016; construction in Fiscal 2017.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14
TFY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
Total AF
FY 13 FY 14 FY 15
50,000
50,000
FY 16
50,000
275,000
275,000
FY 17
275,000
50,000
275,000
325,000
Total
325,000
Budget Impact/Other R Total 50,000 275,000 325,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1602
Project Name Delaware Tech Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 5
New Project: Yes Account Number: 417-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $455,000
This project calls for replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1975 in order to handle the increased flows from
the area. The station has exceeded its life anticipated expectancy of 20-25 years and is in need of a capacity upgrade due to anticipated increase
flow.
Justification
Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly unbudgeted repairs to maintain operation.
Pump failure resulting in a sewage spill into waterway or backup in a residence. Due to the age of the station, certain parts are no longer
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obtainable, and replacement of equipment is costly. Design and bid in Fiscal 2016; construction in Fiscal 2017.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
Total AF
FY 13 FY 14 FY 15
52,000
52,000
FY 16
52,000
403,000
403,000
FY 17
403,000
52,000
403,000
455,000
Total
455,000
Budget Impact/Other R Total 52,000 403,000 455,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WW1701
Project Name Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement
Type Improvement Department Wastewater Management
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 5
New Project: Yes Account Number: 147-6900-569.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $427,000
This project calls for replacement of the Smith & Loveless package pumping station installed in 1982 in order to handle development in the area,
as well as completely rehabilitate the wet well side of the pump station using the poly-triplex system liner. The station has exceeded its life
expectancy of 20-25 years and is in need of a capacity upgrade to handle anticipated growth in the basin.
Justification
Replace the aged station with a completely new station to prevent the need for costly unbudgeted repairs to maintain operation. The wet well has
deteriorated due to age and is subject to groundwater infiltration. Pump failure resulting in a sewage spill into waterways or backup in a
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residence. Because of the age of the pump station, certain parts are no longer obtainable and replacement of equipment is costly. Design and bid
in Fiscal 2017; construction in Fiscal 2018.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total Future
Planning/Design
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
Total
Total
AF
FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16
52,000
52,000
FY 17
52,000
52,000
52,000
52,000
Total
52,000
52,000
375,000
Total
Future
375,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WD1202
Project Name Miscellaneous Distribution System Improvements
Type Improvement Department Water Management
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 1
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-34
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,033,948
This project will primarily address emergency distribution system infrastructure repairs including water mains and services within major
roadways and associated appurtenances. This project will also install improvements identified by the flushing program such as valve insertions
and hydrant installations. These funds can also be used to partner with private developers to oversize future mains or to install associated
improvements to meet the long term goals of the utility.
Emergency repairs are performed by private contractors or in-house crews as dictated by the scope of work. All costs for over sizing will be paid
through negotiated cost and public utilities agreements.
Justification
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Due to the age of the water system, it can be expected that system failures will occur resulting in capital expenses to repair or replace the failed
component(s). Implementing improvements identified by the flushing program will aide in improved operational control of the system. In
addition, missing opportunities to oversize or reroute mains will result in higher construction costs in the future.
distribution system.
Prior
588,948
Total
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
AF
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in reduced ability to properly address system failures and missed opportunities to expand the
FY 13
70,000
70,000
FY 14
75,000
75,000
FY 15
75,000
75,000
FY 16
75,000
75,000
FY 17
75,000
75,000
Total
370,000
370,000
Future
75,000
Total
Prior
588,948
Total
Funding Sources
W/WW Debt Financing R Total
FY 13
70,000
70,000
FY 14
75,000
75,000
FY 15
75,000
75,000
FY 16
75,000
75,000
FY 17
75,000
75,000
Total
370,000
370,000
Future
Total
75,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WD1203
Project Name Wellhead Redevelopment Program
Type Improvement Department Water Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 2
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-34
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $940,962
This project will provide for rehabilitation and repair of each deep wellhead in an effort to maintain operations and/or increase/maintain the yield
of each well as it relates to the permitted allocation.
FY 2008; total well inspection and testing performed. FY 2009: Motors at Wells #6A and #9 were rebuilt, and wells #13R and #15 were
redeveloped. FY 2010: Well #10. FY 2011: Well #4 redevelopment and well piping improvements at various well locations, as well as
continued well testing. FY 2012: Well #1 redevelopment. FY2013: Work will be determined following the testing in FY2012.
Justification
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The well screening and gravel pack requires cleaning over time due to a buildup of mineral deposits and foreign materials such as clay and silt.
This maintenance effort is critical to ensure that production can continue to meet demand. It is also necessary to maintain the operational aspects
of each well and provide repairs as needed to minimize downtime to maintain system capacity.
water quality concerns.
Prior
460,962
Total
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
AF
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in the continued deterioration of the well screen, gravel pack, and well yield over time. It would
also result in increased well downtime, emergency repairs, and decreased capacity. These issues can lead to increased flow pattern changes and
FY 13
70,000
70,000
FY 14
75,000
75,000
FY 15
80,000
80,000
FY 16
82,500
82,500
FY 17
85,000
85,000
Total
392,500
392,500
Future
87,500
Total
Prior
460,962
Total
Funding Sources
W/WW Debt Financing R Total
FY 13
70,000
70,000
FY 14
75,000
75,000
FY 15
80,000
80,000
FY 16
82,500
82,500
FY 17
85,000
85,000
Total
392,500
392,500
Future
Total
87,500
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WD1204
Project Name Emergency Generators (Wells)
Type Equipment Department Water Management
Useful Life 10-12 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 4
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $240,000
This project, identified in the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, would provide emergency generators for large production wells. Due to the
inability of obtaining a homeland security grant, staff will pursue a partial grant from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
All generators purchased will be permanent fixtures at each site. Generator purchased in FY 2012 will support Well #2, FY 2013 will support
Well #6 and FY 2014 will support Well #10. Currently, a portable generator is stationed at Well #10, after installation of permanent generator at
Well #10; the portable generator will be used at medium sized production wells as needed.
Justification
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This project will provide emergency power to wells for continued water production and reliability in the event of power disruptions or other
emergencies.
Delaying or eliminating this project would result in reduced or suspended water service in the event of power disruptions or other emergencies.
Expenditures
Miscellaneous
Funding Sources
Total AF
FY 13
80,000
80,000
FY 13
80,000
FY 14
80,000
80,000
FY 14
80,000
FY 15
80,000
80,000
FY 15
80,000
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
240,000
240,000
Total
240,000
Water/Wastewater Fund
Budget Impact/Other
R Total 80,000 80,000 80,000 240,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WD1301
Project Name Piney Point Well
Type Improvement Department Water Management
Useful Life 50 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 5
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $645,000
This project, identified by staff and confirmed by the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, proposes the drilling of a new Piney Point Aquifer
Production Well to increase production capacity up to our current permitted allocation as well as increase system pressure and stabilize the
chlorine residuals of the City. The proposed wellhead is planned to be located in Schutte Park. It is intended that the yield from a new
production well will allow us to abandon one of our poorly performing wells.
Planning started in Fiscal 2009. Design continued between 2010 and 2012. Construction to be completed in Fiscal 2013.
Justification
A reduction in long-term yield from our Piney Point Well is causing a greater reliance on our more costly aquifers.
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Delaying or eliminating this project would result in the continued reduction in our production capabilities under our permitted allocation, as well
as our ability to meet projected demand increases.
Prior
195,000
Total
Prior
195,000
Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
Total
AF
FY 13
450,000
450,000
FY 13
450,000
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
FY 15
FY 16
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
450,000
450,000
Total
450,000
Total
Budget Impact/Other R Total 450,000 450,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WD1302
Project Name 1.0 MG Elevated Water Storage Tower
Type Improvement Department Water Management
Useful Life 90+ years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 6 --
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $3,085,000
The proposed project, identified by staff and confirmed by the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, will construct a new 1.0 million gallon elevated
storage tank within the distribution system.
The planning, site selection and land acquisition was conducted between Fiscal 2009 and Fiscal 2012. For bonding purposes, the construction of
the tank has been divided between two fiscal years. Construction is planeed for Fiscal 2013 and 2014.
Justification
This project was determined necessary by the 2006 Water Mater Plan Update in order to meet future storage volume requirements based upon
demands and to aid in reducing low pressure areas and enhance fire suppression capability.
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Delaying or eliminating this project will result in preventing growth within the system, particularly; fire suppression measures will be
compromised.
Prior Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
695,000
Total
Prior
695,000
Total
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
W/WW Debt Financing
Total
Total
AF
2,000,000
2,000,000
FY 13
2,000,000
2,000,000
390,000
390,000
FY 14
390,000
390,000
FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
2,390,000
2,390,000
Total
2,390,000
2,390,000
Budget Impact/Other
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WD1304
Project Name Future Columbia Well Installation
Type Improvement Department Water Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Works Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 8 --
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $562,700
This project, identified by staff and confirmed by the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, proposes the drilling of new shallow well to increase
production capacity at the Water Treatment Plant to design levels of 5.0 million gallons per Day. This project is to be completed in conjunction
with the Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements.
The specific location of a proposed wellhead has not been determined at this time. The location will be selected in the planning and design phase.
In addition, the yield from a new production well may allow us to abandon some of our poorly performing wells. Land costs are based upon the
need of 1/4 acre of land for the project. This project will be designed in Fiscal 2013 to coincide with the Water Treatment Plant Process
Improvements Design, Construction is planned for Fiscal 2018.
Justification
To meet increased water demand and fire suppression requirements.
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Delaying or eliminating this project would result in the continued reduction in our production capabilities under our permitted allocation, as well
as limiting the City’s growth.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Land Acquisition
Total
AF
FY 13
55,000
55,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
48,800
50,000
98,800
Total
103,800
50,000
153,800
Future
408,900
Total
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
R Total
FY 13
55,000
55,000
FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17
98,800
98,800
Total
153,800
153,800
Future
408,900
Total
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City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WD1501
Project Name SCADA Equipment Technology Upgrade
Type Equipment Department Water Management
Useful Life 10-12 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 6 --
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $160,000
This project involves the replacement of antiquated and/or obsolete equipment related to the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
system, which controls water production. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs), Master Telemetry Unit
(MTU) and Radios. SCADA is used for reporting, on a constant basis, the status of the City of Dover’s water production wells as well as the
Water Treatment Plant. The equipment being replaced would be outdated, or unable to be repaired.
It is estimated that upgrades will be made at deep well sites and the Water Treatment Plant, as part of this program.
Justification
Replace failing and antiquated equipment to improve monitoring ability and system control to comply with regulatory and reporting requirements
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and to prevent the need for costly non budgeted emergency repairs. Due to the age of some of the equipment, only used parts are available.
Lack of alarms regarding problems at water production wells and the water treatment plant. Failures would provide no advance warnings of
failures in the field at water production sites.
Expenditures
Miscellaneous
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
Total
AF
FY 13
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
80,000
80,000
FY 15
80,000
FY 16
80,000
80,000
FY 16
80,000
FY 17
FY 17
Total
160,000
160,000
Total
160,000
Budget Impact/Other R Total 80,000 80,000 160,000
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WD1601
Project Name Meter Replacement Program
Type Improvement Department Water Management
Useful Life Unknown Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 6 --
New Project: Yes Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $700,000
This project will be an ongoing project to replace our aged water meters in the system. A portion of water meters will be replaced each year. A
majority of the water meters have exceeded their life expectancy of 15-20 years. The industry standard is to replace 20% of the meter inventory
for five years. The city will benefit from this project by having a more efficient system which will recover maximum revenue to the water utility.
Additionally, expenses of maintaining, stocking and operating the out dated meters are greatly reduced.
Justification
This project will provide the City of Dover with accurate readings of our water users, thus creating accurate revenue from the customers.
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Delaying or eliminating this project would result in the age of the water meters increasing, and consequently the meters will not read the correct
volume of water being consumed. Additionally, older water meters typically require more maintenance.
Expenditures FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
Miscellaneous
Funding Sources
Water/Wastewater Fund
Total
Total
AF
FY 13 FY 14 FY 15
300,000
300,000
FY 16
300,000
300,000
400,000
400,000
FY 17
400,000
400,000
700,000
700,000
Total
700,000
700,000
Budget Impact/Other
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Over time, the capabilities of a water meter to read accurate volumes of water deteriorates, typically registering less water than actually being
consumed. With installation of new meters, accurate readings will increase the actual revenue from this utility.
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WQ1201
Project Name Water Quality Improvements
Type Improvement Department Water Management
Useful Life 90+ years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 3
New Project: No Account Number: 417-6800-568.40-31
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $6,994,000
This project was first identified by staff and the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, and has since become further refined with the FY 2006 Water
Quality Evaluation. Projects to be included under this category primarily consist of replacement or relining of old unlined cast iron water main
within the City’s water distribution system; system upgrades to improve system control; and utilization of a consultant to provide additional
design and evaluation services, as needed. Recent research and data collection has produced a Water Main Rehabilitation Priority List, based on
several criteria to identify water mains that are in need of replacement or relining. Pipes will be upgraded according to the severity of the pipe
condition, as well as coordination with the City of Dover’s Public Services Street Rehabilitation Program. Timeline/Current Status:between FY
2008 and FY 2010, the deep well contact chambers were designed and installed. Between FY 2008 and FY 2011 the water mains that were
replaced include, Washington Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, South Street, Pear Street, West Street, Hazel Road, Maryland Avenue, American
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Avenue, Bayard Avenue, Greenhill Avenue, Bayard Avenue Alley and Loockerman Street. Operational efforts, such as flushing, will continue to
occur on a routine basis. FY 2012 improvements include, N. Pennsylvania Ave., American Ave. Ext., Madison St., Rodney Rd., New Street,
Ross Street and Bradford Street (near Wesley College). As part of the Water Main Rehabilitation Priority List, water lines were identified
throught the City that require replacing/relining. The following water line rehab projects are scheduled for FY2013: William Street, West Street &
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Alley. As part of the Water Main Rehabilitation Priority List, water lines were identified throughout the City that requires replacement/relining.
Using this as a guide the following water line rehabilitation projects are scheduled for FY 2013: William Street, West Street West Alley and West
Street East Alley.
Justification
Water quality complaints have eroded consumer confidence in the City’s water supply as the water is perceived to be aesthetically unpleasant. In
order to reduce complaints and potentially alleviate this problem, it is necessary to implement the improvements identified by staff, the 2006
Water Master Plan Update, and the FY 2006 Water Quality Evaluation.
Delaying or eliminating this project will prolong customer dissatisfaction and further erode confidence in the City’s water supply. In addition,
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main rehabilitation and replacement, ensuring pipes do not significantly exceed the expected life cycle, is critical to provide a reliable supply of
water for our customers and for fire suppression. Water leaks and breaks on older lines can have a significant impact on our ability to serve over
time.
Addressing the brown water and associated water quality concerns of the City’s water system will not only require capital improvements to the
system but also operational changes. Some operation changes will result in no net effect on the operating budget, while others will need to be
addressed in the development of future operating budgets. Such items include tools and supplies necessary to improve system sampling and
monitoring as well as tools and supplies necessary to improve system-wide flushing operations.
Prior
500,000
Total
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Expenditures
Construction/Maintenance
Total
FY 13
479,000
479,000
FY 14
905,000
905,000
FY 15
960,000
960,000
FY 16
950,000
950,000
FY 17
1,600,000
1,600,000
Total
4,894,000
4,894,000
Future
1,600,000
Total
Prior Funding Sources FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total Future
500,000 W/WW Debt Financing 479,000 905,000 960,000 950,000 1,600,000 4,894,000 1,600,000
Total Total 479,000 905,000 960,000 950,000 1,600,000 4,894,000 Total
Budget Impact/Other
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Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Pla FY 13 thru FY 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Project # WQ1303
Project Name Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements
Type Improvement Department Water Management
Useful Life 20-25 years Contact Public Utilities Director
Category Water/Wastewater Priority 7 --
New Project: No Account Number: TBD
Time-Line:
Description Total Project Cost: $1,050,000
This project, identified in the 2006 Water Master Plan Update, proposes process improvements to the existing Water Treatment Plant. Due to
limitations with the Ozone Contactors, the capacity at the Water Treatment Plant is limited to 4.0 million gallons per day, as opposed to 5.0
million gallons per day, as originally designed. A consultant will be utilized to determine the best means and improvements necessary to increase
the capacity. This project is to be performed in conjunction with the future Columbia Well installation.
Planning is proposed for Fiscal 2013. Construction to begin in Fiscal 2015.
Justification
Process improvements will allow for capacity enhancements as well as improved ability to meet regulatory requirements.
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Delaying or eliminating this project can result in production capacity decreases, which could limit growth, and/or cause regulatory incompliance.
Expenditures
Planning/Design
Construction/Maintenance
Funding Sources
Total
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FY 13
150,000
150,000
FY 13
FY 14
FY 14
FY 15
350,000
350,000
FY 15
FY 16
550,000
550,000
FY 16
FY 17
FY 17
Total
150,000
900,000
1,050,000
Total
Water/Wastewater Fund
Budget Impact/Other
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150,000
150,000
350,000
350,000
550,000
550,000
1,050,000
1,050,000
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City of Dover, Delaware
Fiscal 2013 DRAFT Capital Investment Plan
FY 13 thru FY 17
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
W/WW Engineering
2003 Chevrolet Pick-Up (418) Veh# 418 n/a 23,400 23,400
2008 Chevrolet Pickup (421) Veh# 421 n/a 27,000 27,000
W/WW Engineering Total 23,400 27,000 50,400
Wastewater Management
2001 Dodge Pick Up Truck (661-2) Veh 661-2 n/a 11,450 11,450
2002 Dodge Pick Up Truck (663-2) Veh 663-2 n/a 17,450 17,450
2002 Dodge Pick- Up (668-2) Veh 668-2 n/a 17,450 17,450
2002 Sterling L7500 Dump Truck (671-2)
1997 New Holland 575E (674-2)
2005 Case Backhoe (682-2)
2000 Airman Air Compressor (683-2)
Veh 671-2
Veh 674-2
Veh 682-2
Veh 683-2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
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59,850
59,100
62,050
59,850
59,100
62,050
9,700
2006 Vaccon Jet Vac Truck (695-2)
2008 Ford Pickup
1987 Empire Generator (601)
1987 Empire Generator (602)
1987 Empire Generator (603)
2003 Chevrolet Pick-Up (655)
2002 Ford 1-Ton Utility Truck with Crane (664)
2008 Ford 1 Ton Utility w/ Crane (665)
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Veh 695-2
Veh 698-2
Veh# 601
Veh# 602
Veh# 603
Veh# 655
Veh# 664
Veh# 665
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
144,500
45,100
43,000
30,600
30,600
30,600
17,150
47,600
144,500
17,150
30,600
30,600
30,600
45,100
43,000
47,600
2003 Sterling Truck Jet (691)
Wastewater Management Total R Veh# 691 n/a
244,050
210,400
255,000 151,650 123,850 62,050
210,400
836,600
Water Construction
1999 Dodge 1-Ton Utility Truck
1995 Caterpillar Excavator
1995 Caterpillar Loader
2002 Caterpillar Backhoe
1995 John Deere Broom Tractor
2004 Ford 1-Ton with Dump
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Veh#400
Veh#402
Veh#405
Veh#406
Veh#417
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
31,000
61,600
182,300
135,600
44,300
352,400
31,000
352,400
182,300
135,600
44,300
61,600
2001 Dodge Pick-Up Veh#419 n/a 22,200 22,200
1991 International 40S Veh#422 n/a 75,200 75,200
2002 Sterling STE Veh#424 n/a 129,500 129,500
Water Construction Total 31,000 83,800 362,200 427,600 129,500 1,034,100
Water Management
1997 New Holland (674-2) 16Veh# 674-2 n/a 59,100 59,100
2001 Dodge Pick Up Truck (661-2) Veh# 661-2 n/a 11,450 11,450
2002 Dodge Pick-Up (663-2) Veh# 663-2 n/a 17,450 17,450
2002 Dodge Pick-Up (668-2) Veh# 668-2 n/a 17,450 17,450
2002 Sterling L7500 (671-2) Veh# 671-2 n/a 59,850 59,850
2005 Case Backhoe Veh# 682-2 n/a 62,050 62,050
2000 Airmen Air Compressor (683-2) Veh# 683-2 n/a 9,700 9,700
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Department Project# Priority FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 Total
2006 Vaccon Jet Vac Truck (695-2) Veh# 695-2 n/a 144,500 144,500
2008 Ford Pickup (698-2) Veh# 698-2 n/a 17,150 17,150
Water Management Total 155,950 44,600 59,850 76,250 62,050 398,700
Water Treatment Plant
2010 Ford 1-Ton Utility Truck w/ Gage Veh# 620 n/a 48,000 48,000
2007 Ford 1-Ton Utlity (622) Veh# 622 n/a 45,200 45,200
2001 Dodge Pick Up (660) Veh# 660 n/a 24,100 24,100
2008 GMC Cargo Van (662) Veh# 662 n/a 25,900 25,900
Water Treatment Plant Total 24,100 45,200 25,900 48,000 143,200
GRAND TOTAL 478,500 383,400 618,900 680,600 301,600 2,463,000
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