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('II' Discussion . I/J X/2007 Page 6 changcs have bccn made to the schedulc that was presented at the July work session. Staff will continually evaluate thc condition of all pieccs of equipment to prevent the purchase of equipment that docs not yet need replaccment. Enterprise Funds A utility rate study \vas perfl.mned in 2004, however, the information used in this study was incompletc, which, in tum, did not provide the most accurate results. Bascd on the factors described below, Council may want to consider updating the current utility rate study in 2007. ~ani tar"y Sewer --.f ~1I1~1 I&t The (,ity was not aware of the surcharges Met Council would impose on citics that had an excess flow of inflow and infiltration at the time of the utility ratc study. Staff will apply for credit fl.)r work to be done each year to avoid paying the surcharge to Mct Council. However. the City will need to allocate at least $100, I 00 per year for thc next five years until it is provcn that 1&1 has becn reduced to an acceptable level. . Lilt Stations and SCADA: These projects arc still listed with the '"unassigned" projccts. The remaining four lift stations arc still functioning and can be properly maintained until the fund is healthy enough to support these project costs. Roseville is meeting with potential vendors in the very ncar future to discuss the costs and technical logistics of incorporating Arden Hills into Roseville's new SC ADA system. Staff will report infonnation to Council as it becomes available. Storm Sewer FJtnd This fund will continually bc drawn down, evcn 1I1 "lighter" PMI' years. The requirements imposed by the Rice Creek Watershcd District and the MS4 pern1it (SWpPP) f()r treating stonnwater runoff arc constantly increasing. In turn, rising construction costs arc making these requircmcnts more expensive as well. 'Jj ater _[und The O&M DepaJ1ment did some of the minor repairs listed in the watcr towcr report. included the replacement of the screen on the overflow pipe and grading around the tank's faundation. The rep0l1 rccommcnds the rcst of the repairs be completed within three years; thercf()re, thesc costs have been included in thc project list for 2008. Roseville and St. Paul rccently rcnegotiated thcir water contract. In turn. Rosevillc and Arden Hills rcnewcd their contract as well. The rate increase that rcsulted from rencgotiations \Vas not incorporated into the 2004 rate study. .