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UTILITY COMMITTEE AGENDA July 9, 2007 - 5:00 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover 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-m ail at Tm cdowell@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 1. Tidewater Agreement 2. Updates A. Brown Water B. Verizon Franchise Agreement Negotiations 3. Adjournment by 6:00 P.M. /tm S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Committee-Agendas\2007\07-09-2007 UTILITY.wpd THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: Utility Committee AGENDA ITEM NO.: 07-09-2007 DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Utilities – Water DATE SUBMITTED: June 1, 2007 PREPARED BY: Ronald Lunt – Public Utilities Director SUBJECT: Agreement with Tidewater Regarding Water Service Rights – Wilmington College REFERENCE: N/A RELATED PROJECT: Scarborough Road Interconnection (Tidewater Utilities) APPROVALS: City Council EXHIBITS: Agreement Regarding Water Service Rights EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A TIMETABLE: City Manager to sign agreement following receipt of appropriate approvals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve agreement regarding water service rights with Tidewater Utilities regarding service at the Wilmington College Property and authorize the City Manager and Finance Director to execute the agreement. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The City of Dover has served potable water and provided fire protection service to the Wilmington College building located 3282 North DuPont Highway since March 2004. This building is located within Tidewater Utility’s Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) territory. As such, City staff has been working with Tidewater to develop an equitable agreement which results in the City receiving the right to serve this customer and Tidewater relinquishing its rights under the current CPCN. The result of these negotiations is the Agreement Regarding Water Service Rights which is attached. Conditions of this agreement include the following: 1. Construction of a twelve-inch (12”) diameter water main along the northern property line of Wilmington College in an easterly direction to a proposed interconnection location with Tidewater Utilities. (This project was completed in FY 2007.) 2. Construction of valves, vault(s) and meter(s) at the proposed interconnection location. (This project is proposed for FY 2008. Work is to be completed by the Public Utilities Construction Division and expenses are to be equally shared between the City of Dover and Tidewater Utilities.)

Water Quality Update Utility Committee Presentation July 9, 2007 Public Utilities Department Water / Wastewater Utilities

Water Quality Overview Water Quality issues (i.e. brown water) began in 2002 following implementation of mandated chemical addition. As is the case with other systems nationwide, Dover’s water system was not designed for chemical addition. Complex system 3 aquifer sources Multiple entry points (1 Water Treatment Plant and 15 unmanned wells with treatment)

Water Quality Overview Black & Veatch has been utilized as a Water Quality Consultant to assist in analyzing the system and finding solutions to brown water issues. “Magic Pill” or “Textbook” solutions do not exist. It will take the dedication of staff time and financial resources to address all components relating to this problem.

Water Quality Expenses 1,800 1,600 EXPENSES (thousands) 1,400 COMPLAINTS 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007

Addressing the Problem – FY 2007 Additional Monitoring Conducted additional system and well monitoring and sampling Flushing & Operations Refined current flushing program for improved control Conducted three (3), month long system wide flushing operations Began design of Unidirectional Flushing Program

Addressing the Problem – FY 2007 Deep Well Contact Time Well #13R – design complete, materials bid and received, construction started Wells #1, 2, 4, 7, 9 and 15 – design complete Wells #3, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 14 – design started, easements required Distribution System Pipe material control (cement lined DIP)

On the Job – FY 2007 B A Y A R D 1 3 A V R E N U E

Taking on the Challenge – FY 2008 Additional Monitoring Conduct additional system and well monitoring and sampling Black & Veatch to perform analysis of sampling data and set up for in-house utilization

Taking on the Challenge – FY 2008 Flushing & Operations Conduct three (3), month long system wide flushing operations Design and field testing for Unidirectional Flushing Program for 50% of the system (due to new operator position) Plot hydrant flushing data (due to new GIS technician & engineer positions)

Taking on the Challenge – FY 2008 Distribution System Pipe material control (cement lined DIP) Develop prioritization system for ranking rehabilitation projects (due to new GIS technician & engineer positions)

Taking on the Challenge – FY 2008 System Analysis Black & Veatch to develop water quality model Installation of on-line analyzers with contact chambers Develop GIS database system tracking (due to new GIS technician & engineer positions) Install new radios and antennas to enable proper equipment functioning

Capital Improvements – FY 2008 Wellhead Redevelopment Program (capacity and flow control) Wellhead VFD Upgrades (improved flow control) Remote Control & Monitor Wells (flow control)

Capital Improvements – FY 2008 S. Governors Avenue Water Main Upgrade Water Quality Improvements – Consultant Perform sample data analysis Develop water quality model Complete contact chamber design

Capital Improvements – FY 2008 Water Quality Improvements – Contact Chambers Well #13R – construct Wells #1, 2, 4, 7, 9 and 15 – bid materials, construct Wells #3, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 14 – easements required

Capital Improvements – FY 2008 Miscellaneous Distribution System Improvements (capacity, flow control, pipe replacement)

Desired Results and Resources The improvements desired to the City’s water system will require: Increased, dedicated and long term financial resources. ƒ FY 2008 Capital Budget = $1,476,700 Increased, dedicated and long term staffing resources. ƒ FY 2008 Goals will require time from 40 Water / Wastewater Utility staff members including engineers, field crews, construction workers, inspectors and water operators Utilization of consultants and outside contractors to meet critical time frames.

CITY OF DOVER WATER QUALITY APPLICABLE EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT # DESCRIPTION FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 7/1/06-4/2/07 4/3/07 - 6/29/07 FY 2007 TO DATE FY 2008 417-6800-568.40-31 Wellhead Redevelopment Program $990.00 $150,961.29 $143,840.15 $23,838.98 $319,630.42 $45,000.00 Project #: by year (capacity and flow control) Wellhead VFD Upgrades $122,000.00 (improved flow control) Remote Control and Monitor Wells $139,700.00 (flow control) 417-6800-568.40-31 Water System SCADA Upgrade $192,198.00 $21,294.60 $213,492.60 Project #WS0301 (flow control) 417-6800-568.40-34 Division Street Water Main Upgrade $12,033.20 $8,498.73 $1,334,251.51 $1,354,783.44 Project #WD0304 (unlined pipe replacement) 417-6800-568.40-34 Dead End Water Main Removal $22,391.79 $22,391.79 Project #WD0306 (improved flow control) S. Governors Ave. Water Main Upgrade $200,000.00 (main rehabilitation) 417-6800-568.40-34 Water Quality Evaluation $1,660.00 $77,407.64 $79,067.64 Project #WD0504 (system analysis) 417-6800-568.40-34 Water Quality Improvements $180,790.94 $51,969.92 $232,760.86 $232,760.86 $915,000.00 Project #: various (recommendation implementation) 417-6800-568.40-34 Misc. Distribution System Improvements $100.00 $56,440.04 $20,917.96 $25,391.96 $11,410.41 $36,802.37 $114,260.37 $55,000.00 Project #: by year (capacity, flow control, pipe replacement) 417 TOTAL $227,612.99 $180,854.62 $201,940.19 $1,456,416.09 $206,182.90 $63,380.33 $269,563.23 $2,336,387.12 $1,476,700.00 412-6800-568.20-51 Claims since 12/2002 $1,143.31 $3,376.00 $5,586.40 $2,939.41 $1,164.93 $38.00 $1,202.93 $14,248.05 (damaged laundry, etc.) 412-6800-568.30-25 Flushing Advertising $504.12 $5,309.70 $2,974.44 $9,592.00 $10,847.26 $4,493.04 $15,340.30 $33,720.56 $15,800.00 various Flushing Labor (In-house) (est.) $19,098.00 $106,948.80 $101,856.00 $165,516.00 $181,431.27 $181,431.27 $574,850.07 $187,000.00 412-6800-568 Flushing Supplies - Distribution (est.) $148.47 $742.10 $777.31 $265.98 $332.05 $598.03 $2,265.91 $750.00 412-7600-576 Flushing Supplies - WTP (est.) $1,177.46 $310.00 $310.00 $1,487.46 $500.00 412-7600-576 Sample Analysis Supplies (est.) $3,276.90 $4,521.48 $4,521.48 $7,798.38 $4,700.00 412 TOTAL $20,745.43 $115,782.97 $111,158.94 $183,279.08 $198,540.92 $4,863.09 $203,404.01 $634,370.43 $208,750.00 WATER QUALITY TOTAL $248,358.42 $296,637.59 $313,099.13 $1,639,695.17 $404,723.82 $68,243.42 $472,967.24 $2,970,757.55 $1,685,450.00 WATER QUALITY COMPLAINTS 271 627 906 369 541 2,714 Updated: 6-29-07 Public Utilities Department Page 1 of 1