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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 26, 2015 Page 7 At the request of Mayor Roe, City Manager Patrick Trudgeon briefly reviewed this item as detailed in the RCA and related attachments dated January 26, 2015; with inspections for compliance for inflow and infiltration (I/I) included as part of those meter replacements as detailed. Councilmember McGehee thanked staff for bringing this forward and spoke in support of this requested motion, based on her support of the I/I issue and many homeowners not being aware that their sump pump is connected to the sanitary sewer system, or clearly understand I/I issues and the additional costs to the City. Mayor Roe noted that this could also provide an opportunity to educate the public on the costs to the City, and ultimately utility rates for customers, for the unneces- sary costs to process water going into the sanitary sewer system that didn't need treatment; along with the penalties incurred by the City due to that excess flow. Councilmember Laliberte requested clarification from staff on whether the sump pump inspections would be at those residential locations undergoing meter re- placements or at other locations. At the request of Mayor Roe, Public Works Director Duane Schwartz advised that it would be the same homes scheduled for meter change-outs. Mr. Schwartz not- ed that the proposed contract was for 5,000 meter change-outs and I/I inspections; with City staff scheduled to do another 1,000 beyond those. Mr. Schwartz ad- vised that this would cover 6,000 of the 9,000 total meters; and provide sufficient data for the City Council to discuss how big the UI problem is specific to non- compliant sump pump connections and how to issue corrective measures based on that data. Councilmember Laliberte questioned the intended communication to residents found with incorrect connections and repercussions if not corrected. Mr. Schwartz reviewed the proposed process to provide notice to homeowners about the meter replacement and inspections to schedule an appointment, and with that same communication provide information on UI and reasons for inspections and disconnections. Mr. Schwartz advised that staff would also reiterate efforts to the broader community beyond those scheduled for meter replacement. McGehee moved, Etten seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11206 (Attachment A) entitled, "Resolution Awarding Bids for 2015 Meter Replacement Project" to Ferguson Waterworks in an amount not to exceed $266,500; and including sump pump inspections. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee, and Roe. Nays: None.