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. . - 2006-2010 CIP 211 6/2006 Page 3 . Inflow and Infiltration (1&]) City staff met with Met Council to discuss the current problem with I & I. Based upon current data and conditions, the City could face a $500,000 surcharge with Met Council if 1&1 is not reduced. This charge would be paid over five years, starting in 2007, but would be rctrievable if the City spent any money to reduce 1&1. However, the City could "opt out" of the surcharge by committing an cqual or greater level oflocal funding, (whatever amount is necessary), to implement 1&1 reduction. Staff is looking at what nccds to be done to avoid the surcharge and is estimating costs of the necessary improvements. Staff is also gathering information from past O&M procedures and projects that could be used as to assist in 1&1 reduction as well. Staff recommcndations: Based upon the projected fund balance, the possibility of acquiring SCADA, and the immediate necd to address 1&1, staff is recommending to delay the lift station reconstruction project and reject thc current bids. Once additional information is gathered regarding costs associated to each of these potential projects, staff will evaluate when sufficient funds would be available to completc the lift station reconstruction. Storm Scwer Fund The 2006 PMP project includes a proposed estimate of $410,000 to be used from the Storm Sewer Fund. This amount will cause the fund balance to dip significantly below the informal balance of $500,000. However, at the end of 2009, the projected balancc is estimated to recover to about $600,000. Watermain Fund If the City takes on all the CIP and PMP projects as currently listed in the draft worksheet, thc projccted balance at the end of 2009 is estimated to bc about $650,000. PROJECT SCHEDULE 2006-2010 The extent of the projects that are planned for 2006 and the remaining four years of the CIP are dependent on scvcral factors, including those listed below. Staff would like input from Council as to whcthcr to continue with 2006 projects as planned and input on the other factors for future projects. 2006 PROJECTS (excluding 2006 PMP and Lift Station Reconstruction, discussed above) CSAH 96 Landscaping Proiect Ramsey County will be participating in the funding of this project; the County will pay for tree replacement at a 2:1 ratio of the number removed during the reconstruction of Highway 96. This equates to approximately $150,000 (45%) of the total project costs. Thc project may also be eligible for up to approximately $30,000 in reimbursement from MSA funds. The remainder of the costs (approximately $170,000) would be paid from the General Capital Fund. Staff will be meeting with the County to discllss the cost-participation agreement, and