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<br /> . <br /> CIP Discussion . <br /> ] 118/2007 <br /> Page 6 <br /> changes have been made to the schedule that was presented at the July work session. <br /> Staff will continually evaluate the condition of all pieces of equipment to prcvcnt the <br /> purchase of equipment that does not yet need replacement. <br /> Enterprise Funds <br /> A utility rate study was performed in 2004, however. the infl)rnlation used in this study <br /> was incomplcte, which, in turn, did not providc the most accurate results. Based on the <br /> factors described helow, Council may want to consider updating the current utility rate <br /> study in 2007. <br /> Sanit!fY Sewer FJ:!!lQ <br /> 1&1: The City was not aware of the surcharges Met Council would impose on <br /> cities that had an excess flow of inflow and infiltration at the time of the utility <br /> rate study. Staff will apply for credit fl)r work to be done each year to avoid <br /> paying thc surcharge to Met Council. Howcvcr, the City will need to allocate at <br /> least $100, I 00 pcr year for the next five years until it is proven that 1&1 has been <br /> reduced to an acceptable level. . <br /> 1jJLStations ;lI1d SCADA: These projects are still listed with the "unassigned" <br /> projects. The remaining four lift stations are still functioning and can be propcrly <br /> maintained until the fund is healthy enough to support these project costs. <br /> Roseville is mceting with potential vendors in the very near future to discuss the <br /> costs and tcchnical logistics of incorporating Arden I-hils into Rosevillc' s new <br /> SCADA system. Stafrwill report information to Council as it becomes availablc. <br /> Stornl Sewer Fund <br /> This fund will continually bc drawn down, even 111 '"lighter" PMP years. The <br /> requircments imposed by thc Rice Creek Watershed District and thc MS4 permit <br /> (SWPPP) for treating stormwater runoff arc constantly increasing. In turn, rising <br /> construction costs are making these requirements morc expensive as well. <br /> Water Fund <br /> Thc O&M Department did some of the minor repairs listed in the watcr tower report. <br /> included the replacement of the screen on the overl1ow pipe and grading around thc <br /> tank's f()lll1datioll. Thc report recommends the rest of the rcpairs bc completed within <br /> thrce years; theref(xe, these costs have been included in the project list for 2008. <br /> Roseville and St. Paul rccently renegotiated their water contract. In turn, Rosevillc and <br /> Arden Hills renewed their contract as well. The rate increase that resulted from <br /> renegotiations was not incorporated into the 2004 ratc study. <br /> . <br />