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Water Distribution Repairs and Restoration 120 FTE labor hours required, 3 FTEs required, high priority. This work will be completed at the following locations: + 3991 Fairview Ave — Concrete curbing, apron, asphalt, and minor behind -the -curb restoration • 1939 Thom Dr —Asphalt patching and behind -the -curb restoration • 1666 Lake Johanna Blvd — County road asphalt patching and ditch rehabilitation Gate Valve Exercising 120 FTE labor hours required, 2 FTEs required, medium priority. This work will be completed on valves that were installed in 2013 or newer. The process of gate valve exercising is important for the overall functionality of the City's water distribution system. PW staff ensures that the valve box is clear of debris, accessible to operate and that the valve fully opens and closes without leaking. Operating the valve also removes deposits that build up along the gate guides. Exercising valves is a proactive method to ensure the valves will function properly when needed during emergency watermain repairs. • Update current gate valve history map, last update was done in 2013. The Utilities Lead will add feedback on developing the updated map for field staff to use moving forward. Emergency Water Distribution System Repairs (per event) 60 FTE labor hours require, 5-6 FTEs required, high priority. Although this work is not something we schedule, it is important to include it in the annual work plan. In 2024, PW staff responded to 7 emergency repairs and 2 repairs that were able to be scheduled shortly after the problem was identified. Excavations use staff time and resources both before and after the actual repair. Many factors are taken into consideration for these types of repairs such as assessing public safety, property loss, staffing, equipment needs, time of day, weather conditions, property owner needs, and public notification. Water Distribution -Related Appointments or Emergencv Responses throughout the Year • Water Off/On (per event) 40 FTE labor hours required, 1 FTEs required, high priority Contractors and property owners notify PW, as the utility operator, to shut city water service off to building, sites throughout the year. This can be for either emergency or scheduled repairs on the building's plumbing or private watermain system within a larger campus. • Water Meter Service and New Installations (per event)1 FTE labor hours required, 1 FTEs required, high priority (approx. 50 repairs per year) . Total estimated FTE labor hours= 50 These appointments are the responsibility of PW and are generally scheduled by the contractor or property owner. As the City's water meter reading equipment ages, so does the functionality of the equipment. PW works with Utility Billing to schedule service appointments with accounts that are intermittently or no longer sending a reading. Our vendor (Badger) has provided a solution to upgrade existing equipment on an as -needed basis to cellular end points (meter reading equipment). The installation and programming of the updated equipment (located inside of the property or building) is performed by PW staff. 47