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Mr. Schwartz summarized the spreadsheets included in the meeting packet for <br /> each utility fund and their specific needs. <br /> Sanitary Sewer Needs (Total needs $27-35 million) <br /> • 105 miles of clay tile pipe <br /> • $22-$28 million to rehab (lining) or replace (depending on grade and <br /> condition of pipe) <br /> • 2,100 sewer structures (concrete manholes with castings over them) <br /> • $3-$5 million to rehab or replace <br /> • 13 lift stations <br /> • Rebuild/rehab every 20 years, $2.5 million <br /> Water Main Needs (Total needs $37-47 million) <br /> • 115 miles of cast iron pipe left, 12 inch and under <br /> • $35-$45 million to rehab or replace <br /> • Watertower, booster station rehab <br /> • $2 million rehab costs <br /> Storm Drainage Needs (Total needs of$20 million) <br /> • 125 miles of pipe replacement or rehabilitation <br /> • Minimum need of$10 million rehab or repair <br /> • Ditches, ponds, wetlands <br /> • $5 million maintenance and restoration need <br /> • 5,000 plus structures (catch basins on each side of the street) <br /> • $5 million in repair/rehab need <br /> Members asked questions of Mr. Schwartz throughout the presentation for clarity <br /> on various components of each utility and its related infrastructure; and impacts to <br /> service and the community. <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised that the intent of tonight's presentation was to summarize <br /> the spreadsheets in the packet for each utility; providing background for <br /> discussion at a future meeting as the Commission talks about proposed rates. Mr. <br /> Schwartz noted that the ultimate goal was to provide feedback to the City Council <br /> confirming whether the proposed, yet staggering, rates were appropriate given the <br /> age of the City's infrastructure and a CIP of that size as recommended by the <br /> Subcommittee. <br /> Discussion included initial cost of the infrastructure system; repair costs versus <br /> installation costs; repair costs less than total replacement costs, based on <br /> restoration costs included in rates versus part of a reconstruction project; and costs <br /> to construct pipes in roadways and installation of pumping stations estimated to <br /> cost in excess of$450 million in today's dollar. <br /> Page 10 of 11 <br />