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facing this issue; and many cities with even older infrastructure systems had been <br /> dealing with it for an even longer time. <br /> On a personal note, Chair DeBenedet noted that his initial interest in applying to <br /> serve on the PWET Commission, given his career experience, was to personally <br /> investigate whether Roseville was doing a good job maintaining its infrastructure <br /> systems in the most cost-effective manner; not necessarily the least expensive, but <br /> through providing the most value for the longest period of time for taxpayers. <br /> Chair DeBenedet noted that these pipe infrastructure systems lasted a long time, <br /> between 50-100 years; and he had originally decided to base his capstone paper <br /> for his Master's program on this very issue. While having a different idea <br /> initially, Chair DeBenedet noted his paper had caused him to realize that this <br /> project needed to be addressed sooner, not later. <br /> Following his extensive research of the City's infrastructure system, and as part of <br /> his paper, Chair DeBenedet opined that he was absolutely in agreement with how <br /> the City was proposing to handle its currently unfunded CIP and infrastructure <br /> needs. While preparing his paper, providing consultations with Finance Director <br /> Miller and Public Works Director Schwartz, Chair DeBenedet advised that he <br /> initially thought it would not be possible to complete the CIP in twenty (20) years. <br /> While taking into consideration street reconstruction projects and asset <br /> management programs to schedule work and stage it for the lowest overall cost, <br /> Chair DeBenedet opined that he determined that the newer materials and <br /> technologies may provide a longer projected lifespan than twenty (20) years, if <br /> and when they are properly constructed. <br /> Chair DeBenedet noted that his original concerns were whether the City of <br /> Roseville was being thoughtful about its infrastructure replacement; noting that <br /> often when cities look at being proactive and providing good governance, its <br /> elected officials are faced with difficult issues and push off those infrastructure <br /> needs to future elected officials. However, Chair DeBenedet opined that the City <br /> of Roseville did not have that problem, with its current elected officials willing to <br /> take the initiated to address these CIP needs, with much of the Roseville <br /> infrastructure system at an 80-90 life by the time they're scheduled for <br /> replacement. Chair DeBenedet opined that there was no question that new <br /> materials and technologies were better and would provide more years, even those <br /> lined and not replacement. <br /> Chair DeBenedet advised that he was all in favor of doing this and was more than <br /> willing to pay his fare share of the costs. Chair DeBenedet opined that sewer and <br /> water services were one of the best utility values received by residents today; and <br /> people didn't realize the value of safe water compared to what other countries <br /> faced, or what was faced by this country 100 years ago. While recognizing that <br /> these seem to massive issues today, Chair DeBenedet noted similar investments <br /> made when needed by previous generations, and the need to act similarly today <br /> for the benefit of current and future residents and generations. <br /> Page 10 of 18 <br />