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PUBLIC UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes
Meeting of November 21, 1985
1530 South West Temple
Committee members present were Chairman Marvin Tuddenham, Genevieve Atwood,
David Handley, Ray Arnold, Ralph Steenblik, Roger Boyer and Steve Featherstone.
Also in attendance were Ray Montgomery of the city attorney's office; Nick
Sefakis of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City and Tom Krumsick.
Staff members present were LeRoy W. Hooton, Jr., Joe Fenton, Tim Doxey, Jim
Lewis, George Jorgensen, Anna Wilson, Bill Farmer, Lin Fitzgerald, Wendell
Evensen and Jackie Faddis.
Chairman Tuddenham brought the meeting to order at 7:08 a.m.
I. Minutes of August 15, 1985 and October 17, 1985 meetings
Mr. Arnold motioned that both meetings' minutes be approved as written and
Mr. Handley seconded the motion which unamiously carried.
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Mr. Hooton said that we started sending out the information stuffers this
month. They inform the public:
o Our sewer rates are going down--a chart shows the capital expenditures
at the water reclamation plant
o We soon expect to complete the upgrading of the wastewater treatment
plant.
o We had record water consumption this past summer (August was a record
month). Overall, 3.6 million gallons more water was used this year than
last year.
o Sewer rates will be reduced on January 1st.
o Meters will soon be read for determining sewer charges. Customers should
be sure to make any plumbing repairs.
o A number of capital projects under the five-year capital improvements
program
o Fire insurance rates were reduced.
o Water Assist program is summarized.
o Phone numbers for water and sewer service assistance
Mr. Hooton said that these stuffers will be mailed out in the next two months
to customers.
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II. Progress report on construction at wastewater plant
Mr. Bill Farmer described the progress. He said that there are three
contracts in total, one at the pretreatment plant and two at the main
plant. At the pretreatment plant the prjoects were started in April 1985
at a cost of $4.2 million. Sane items have been completed such as the new
roadway; installation of the new screening facility; new heating and air
conditioning system. The new chlorination building is underway and we are
beginning to install the new odor control system. The main electrical
system switch gear project at the pump station is scheduled for delivery in
May 1986. The work at the pretreatment plant should be completed by July
1986.
At the main plant one contract began in September 1985 and will be completed
in September 1986 for the general improvements at a cost of $4.7 million.
To date the contractor has begun putting in new lighting, the clarifier
modifications, security fences, the new access road from 2200 North and the
new administration building earthwork is completed. The contractor for the
general work at the plant has begun to construct bridges over the channels
at the plant which convey wastewater through the plant. This winter the
contractor will be working on the channel joints. The substation equipment
and switch gear will arrive late next spring and become a part of the
treatment facility.
The contract for energy recovery began in September 1985 and will be complete
next December at a cost of $2.4 million. These facilities will include a
building and installation of equipment for generating electric energy from
methane gas. The foundation for the building has been started. It will
cost $400,000 to the rebuild three engine generator units which total 750
kilowatts in capacity. This happens to be the average energy demand for
the main plant.
Chairman Tuddenham said he was impressed now more than before with the
extent of the construction activity.
Ms. Atwood mentioned that at some time in the future she would like to have
a meeting held at the plant.
Mr. Hooton said that because of the Mexico City earthquake public officials
here are concerned about the earthquake potential. The city contracted
recently for a study to complete the seismic analysis of all our treatment
plants in case of an earthquake. We have tried to have redundancy in our
power sources. He said he is worried about the treatment plant during an
earthquake.
Ms. Atwood described the different types of earthquake conditions that
exist, comparing the earthquake of Mexico City and the potential of the San
Andreas Fault to the Wasatch Fault in Utah and what can be expected from
an earthquake in each area.
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III. Discuss and recommend items for budget opening
Jim Lewis summarized the proposed 1985-1986 enterprise fund budget opening.
Water. He said it is proposed that revenues and expenditures be increased
by $1,226,000.
He said that the new billing equipment must be ordered by December in order
for us to receive it in January and be operational by February 1, 1986.
Mr. Lewis said overall we are adding $445,000 of new money the remaining adjust-
ment relates to carry-over projects not finished or paid out of last year's
budget.
Chairman Tuddenham recommended that the budget reports in the future show
footnotes describing the carry-over of money from the past year to the new
budget, or use the explanatory information on a separate sheet. He also
suggested that we check into changing the way we budget for capital
improvements.
Mr. Boyer said he would feel the board could be more responsible if we could
budget another way rather than adjusting for "carryover projects."
Mr. Handley agreed and recommended that the staff come back with a report
on the problem and possibility of changing thefiscal year ending a June - _---
30 to December 31, 1985 to correspond with the department's construction
season.
Mr. Handley motioned that the water utility fund be accepted with the
provision that the department detail explanations in future budgets. Mr.
Featherstone seconded the motion which unamiously carried.
Sewer. Mr. Lewis then described the proposed sewer utility budget adjustment.
He said the $1 million is for the additional land purchase. $100,000 is
for the short-term areation engineering.
On the matter of the purchase of land for the new plant site, Mr. Doxey
said that the city property manager evaluated this purchase. He said
appraisals were made and approximate values are: $18,000, $22,000, $8,000
and $12,000 per acre. The one for $8,000 is an isolated parcel and is so
small that we could not use it. We have offered the Browns $12,000 and
will be paying approximately $1.4 million less than their appraisals. We
must take into consideration the rights-of-way purchases that also will be
needed in this area.
Mr. Handley said that he felt this price seemed high, but added that maybe for
a single piece of property like that it might be about the right price.
Mr. Montgomery said that this site was the site engineer's selection as the
best place for our purposes.
Mr. Boyer said he heard that some land was purchased for $5500 per acre and
requested that Howard Dunn be called and asked the details on this land in
that area.
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Chairman Tuddenham asked Mr. Boyer and Mr. Featherstone to continue their
assignment on a subcommittee to review this land purchase.
On the sewer utility budget, Mr. Hooton said the only new item is the
decision to start the engineering for the short-term aeration which would
allow construction to start next year.
Ms. Atwood motioned that the sewer utility budget be accepted and requested
that the staff pursue the land transaction through the use of the subcommittee.
Mr. Featherstone seconded the motion which carried unamiously.
IV. Sewer adjustments
Ms. Fitzgerald distributed handouts describing the adjustment requests
(attached).
1. Amy Craven of 1462 East Stratford Avenue, Francis Calloway of 347 East
Hampton Avenue and Acel Richardson of 855 South Diestel Road
Ms. Fitzgerald said that these accounts show high usage with no repairs
made. Investigations show reduced consumption. On these anomalies she
recommended that we go back to the period before the consumption was high
and use that rate as a basis for charges.
Mr. Handley motioned that we accept this recommendation and Mr. Featherstone
seconded this motion which carried unamiously.
2. Dale V. Jones, 163 East 300 South
Ms. Fitzgerald explained Mr. Jones' situation. The problem of high
consumption was found to be because of a leaking air conditioning unit.
After capping the line to the unit, the consumption went down.
Mr. Featherstone motioned that we determine when the line was capped and
set up a new billing average from that date, giving him a rebate for two
months. Mr. Arnold seconded the motion which carried unamiously.
3. William Chu, 872 South Main Street
Ms. Fitzgerald requested that Mr. Chu be charged at the base rate of $1.08
until a new history for this restaurant can be established.
Mr. Handley motioned that this recommendation be accepted and Mr. Featherstone
seconded the motion which carried unamiously.
4. Beverly B. Bowyer, 916 East 500 South
Ms. Fitzgerald recommended that we adjust her billing to the 1984/1984
sewer charge of $19.44, after three billing periods inasmuch as she made
repairs to her system.
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Ms. Atwood motioned that the department's recommendation be approved;
Mr. Boyer seconded the motion which carried unamiously.
VI. Jay Baldwin - Water charges
Ms. Anna Wilson said that Jay Baldwin at 550 South 300 West moved into the
building in 1984 and they have used 176,900 cubic feet of water through a
5/8-inch meter. This building is an almost-empty warehouse and the meter
has been running at 25 percent. No one has been able to explain the high
consumption.
Mr. Tuddenham suggested that because this group cannot solve this problem
we should continue monitoring the problem to try to determine the reason
for the high consumption. Mr. Montgomery said that this would be a good
idea for public relations.
Mr. Tuddenham said he would also recommend that if the problem is found to
be extraordinary, then perhaps Mr. Baldwin would like to come before the
board.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 a.m.
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• WATER UTILITY
ENTERPRISE FUND
BUDGET SUMMARY
1985-86
1985-86
1985-86 PROPOSED AMENDED
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
REVENUE
Sales & charges for Services $ 9,810,485 $ 450,000 $ 10,260,485
Sales & charges for Services
Rate Increase 2,701,000 -0- 2,701,000
Sales & charges for Services
Proposed Rate Increase
1984 2,770,119 -0- 2,770,119
Interest Income 950,000 -0- 950,000
Other Revenue 824,250 -0- 824,250
Total Revenues $ 17,055,854 $ 450,000 $ 17,505,854
OTHER SOURCE S
Grants & Other Related Revenue $ 1,075,500 $ 110,000 $ 1,185,500
Appropriation From Surplus 906,000 -0- 906,000
Transfer From Reservoir And
Supply Lines Fees --- 385,000 135,000 520,000 - -
Bond Proceeds 870,000 536,000 1 ,406,000
Transfer In -0- -0- -0-
Total Other Sources $ 3,236,500 $ 781 ,000 $ 4,017 ,500
TOTAL RESOURCES $ 20,292,354 $ 1,231,000 $ 21,523,354
EXPENDITURE S
Cost of Sales & Service:
Water Supply $ 1,124,776 $ -0- $ 1,124,776
Water Power & Pumping 1 ,288,122 -0- 1 ,288,122
Water Treatment 2,786,428 -0- 2,786,428
Water Distribution 3,574,470 -0- 3,574,470
Water Support Services 1 ,452,333 -0- 1,452,333
Total Sales & Service $ 10,226,129 $ -0- $ 10,226,129
General & Administrative:
Water Customer Service $ 1,568,265 $ -0- $ 1,568,265
Administrative & General 1 ,170,830 40,000 1 ,210,830
Total General &
Administrative $ 2,739,095 $ 40,000 $ 2,779,095
Capital Expenditures $ 4,617,130 $ 1,176,000 $ 5,793,130
Debt Service 2,710,000 15,000 2,725,000
Total Capital Expenditures
& Debt Service $ 7,327,130 $ 1 ,191 ,000 $ 8,518,130
Total Expenditures $ 20,292,354 $ 1,231 ,000 $ 21,523,354
RESERVE FOR IMPROVEMENTS $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
TOTAL USES $ 20,292,354 $ 1,231,000 $ 21,523,354
PUBLIC UTILITIES •
WATER UTILITIY FUND
CAPITAL DETAIL FOR PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT
1985 - 86
1985-86
1985-86 PROPOSED TOTAL BUDGET EXPLANATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION BUDGET AMENDMENT WITH AMENDMENT OF ADJUSTMENT
CURRENT EARNINGS4111
Land - Reagan Property $ -0- $ 120 000.00
$ 120,000.00 Portion of the purchase
price of Regan Property
Water Stock 10,000.00 -0- 10,000.00
Steel Frame Building 70,000.00 30,000.00 100,000.00 Bids Higher Then Anticipated
Line Concrete Irrigation Flume 20,000.00 -0- 20,000.00
Bridge For Affleck Park 7,000.00 -0- 7,000.00
Valve Replacement 5,000.00 40,000.00 45,000.00 Engineering for Suicide Rock
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Pressure Reducing Station
Fire Hydrants 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00
Large Meter Replacement 75,000.00 -0- 75,000.00
Service Line Replacement 425,000.00 -0- 425,000.00
Meter Replacement Program 150,000.00 -0- 150,000.00
Automobiles & Truck 327,400.00 100,000.00 427,400.00 Carryover Trucks
Field Maintenance Equipment 11 ,000.00 -0- 11,000.00
Pumping Plant Equipment 15,500.00 -0- 15,500.00
Treatment Plant Shop -0- -0- -0-
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Telemetering Equipment 45,000.00 -0- 45,000.00
Micro Computer/Typewriter/Microfish -0- 64,000.00 64,000.00 Micro/Typewriter/Microfis
System/Inserting Machine/Folder System/Inserting Machine/
Folder
Other Non-Motive Equipment 23,730.00 36,000.00 59,730.00 Required Safety Equipment
$ 1,189,630.00 $ 395,000.00 $ 1,584,630.00
PUBLIC UTILITIES
WATER UTILITY FUND •
CAPITAL DETAIL FOR PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT
1985 - 86
1985-86
1985-86 PROPOSED TOTAL BUDGET EXPLANATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION BUDGET AMENDMENT WITH AMENDMENT OF ADJUSTMENT
FINANCED FROM RESERVOIR & SUPPLY
LINE FEES4111
Redwood Road 9th to llth North $ 95,000.00 $ -0- $ 95,000.00
White Reservoir 50,000.00 35,000.00 85,000.00 Carryover Project
Carolyn-4200 South to 950 East 17,000.00 -0- 17,000.00
900 East 3900 to 4500 South 50,000.00 100,000.00 150,000.00 Carryover Project
Watermains Various Locations 173,000.00 -0- 173,000.00
$ 385,000.00 $ 135,000.00 $ 520,000.00
FINANCED FROM CONTRIBUTION IN AID
Fort Douglas Conduit $ 400,000.00 $ -0- $ 400,000.00
Fort Douglas Reservoirs 400,000.00 -0- 400,000.00
University of Utah Conduit -0- 110,000.00 110,000.00 New Project
Kennedy Drive 50,000.00 -0- 50,000.00
Watermains Various Locations 90,500.00 -0- 90,500.00
New Service Connections 135,000.00 -0- 135,000.00
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$ 1,075,500.00 $ 110,000.00 $ 1,185,500.00
FINANCED FROM BOND PROCEEDS & BOND INTEREST
Big Cottonwood Conduit $ 200,000.00 $ -0- $ 200,000.00
400 West North Temple to 500 South 710,000.00 240,000.00 950,000.00 Increase in scope of Proj-ct
Automobiles & Trucks -0- 200,000.00 200,000.00
Field Maintenance Equipment -0- 96,000.00 96,000.00
$ 910,000.00 $ 536,000.00 $ 1 ,446,000.00
PUBLIC UTILITIES
WATER UTILITY FUND
CAPITAL DETAIL FOR PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT
1985 - 86
1985-86
1985-86 PROPOSED TOTAL BUDGET EXPLANATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION BUDGET AMENDMENT WITH AMENDMENT OF ADJUSTMENT
FINANCED FROM RATE INCREASE
300 East-2600 South to $ 133,000.00 $ -0- $ 133,000.00 4110
Marcus Reservoir
Mission Rd.-Burbank to 1300 So. 22,000.00 -0- 22,000.00
Glenrose - Navajo to 1500 West 35,000.00 -0- 35,000.00
Watermain Various Locations 31 ,000.00 -0- 31,000.00
Marcus Reservoir Roof 280,000.00 (280,000.00) -0- Delay Project Until Next
Year
Flood Repair of Structures 225,000.00 -0- 225,000.00
Land - Regan Property -0- 280,000.00 280,000.00 Portion of the Purchase
Price of Regan Properly .
$ 726,000.00 $ -0- $ 726,000.00
FINANCED FROM RESERVE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Third Floor Office Building $ 200,000.00 $ (150,000.00) $ 50,000.00 Delay of Project •
300 East-2600 South to Marcus
Reservoir 131,000.00 -0- 131,000.00
Large Meter Replacement Program -0- 100,000.00 100,000.00
Small Meter Replacement Program -0- 50,000.00 50,000.00
$ 331,000.00 $ -0- $ 331,000.00
TOTAL CAPITAL $ 4,617,130.00 $ 1 ,176,000.00 $ 5,793,130.00
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BUDGET SUMMARY
1985-86
1985-86
1985-86 PROPOSED AMENDED
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
REVENUE
Sales & Charges for Services:
Old Rate $ 6,145,500 $ -0- $ 6,145,500
1981 Rate Increase 1 ,003,700 -0- 1 ,003,700
201 Rate Increase 5,472,583 -0- 5,472,583
Interest 1 ,591 ,000 -0- 1 ,591 ,000
Total Revenue $ 14,212,783 $ -0- $ 14,212,783
OTHER SOURCES
Reserve For Improvements $ 5,398,034 $ 4,149,300 $ 9,547,334
Other Revenue 3,200 -0- 3,200
Bond Proceeds 1 ,680,725 -0- 1 ,680,725
Aid to Construction-Private 90,000 -0- 90,000
Total Other Sources $ 7,171 ,959 $ 4,149,300 $ 11,321,259
TOTAL RESOURCES $ 21 ,384,742 $ 4,149,300 $ 25,534,042
EXPENDITURES
Cost of Sales & Service:
Pumping $ 261,214 $ -0- $ 261,214
Collection 1 ,311 ,793 -0- 1 ,311 ,793
Reclamation 3,407,387 55,000 3,462,387
Customer Service
and Collection 544,932 -0- 544,932
Total Sales & Service $ 5,525,326 $ 55,000 $ 5,580,326
General & Administrative $ 537,666 $ 10,000 $ 547,666
Debt Service 852,000 -0- 852,000
Capital Expenditures 14,318,050 4 ,084,300 18,302,350
Total Expenditures $ 21 ,233,042 $ 4,149,300 $ 25,3 82,342
RESERVE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
1981 Rate Increase $ 151 ,700 $ -0- $ 151 ,700
201 Rate Increase -0- -0- -0-
Total Reserve for
Improvements $ 151 ,700 $ -0- $ 151 ,700
TOTAL USES $ 21 ,384,742 $ 4,149,300 $ 25,534,042
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
SEWER UTILITY FUND ,
CAPITAL DETAIL FOR PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT
1985 - 86
1985-86
1985-86 PROPOSED TOTAL BUDGET EXPLANATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION BUDGET AMENDMENT WITH AMENDMENT OF ADJUSTMENT
CURRENT EARNINGS
Automobiles and Trucks $ 336,000.00 $ -0- $ 336,000.00
Field Maintenance Equipment 53,700.00 I -0- 53,700.00
Telemetering Equipment 2,208.00 -0- 2,208.00 •
Office Equipment 3,100.00 -0- 3,100.00
Other Equipment 115,700.00 (65,000.00) 50,700.00 Trans. To 201 Rate Increase
$ 510,708.00 $ (65,000.00) $ 445 ,708.00
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RESERVE FOR IMPROVEMENTS !A �,�^ .,4 /` S)
Lift Stations-4000 W & No.T. $ 100,000.00 $ -0- $ 100,000.00 Oa
Pre-treatment Modifications 984,517.00 -0- 984,517.00 �O Cc-' ( ,,' Frt 'r
Site Improvements �'t,� dkV' C�`14?- , r
364,440.00 -0- 364,440.00
Instrumentation & Control Mod. 526,600.00 -0- 526,600.00
Administration/Lab Building 265,000.00 526,100.00 791 ,100.00 Const. Ahead of Schedule
15/10 Standards 825,000.00 -0- 825,000.00 ill
Sludge Storage 269,775.00 -0- 269,775.00
Land Purchase 1 ,800,000.00 1 ,000,000.00 2,800,000.00 Total land purchase
Sewer Collection Lines-Var. Loc. 59,910.00 -0- 59,910.00
Oil Drain Syphon-Joint/Public Works 175,000.00 125,000.00 300,000.00 Bids Higher Than Project:d
Telemetering Equipment 27,792.00 -0- 27,792.00
Collection Line-Belmont Ave.
Ext 50-1270 -0- 27 ,000.00 27 ,000.00 Carryover Project
Energy Rec ae eishort term -0- 2,271 ,200.00 2,271 ,200.00 Carryover Project
Storage Bldg-2570 W. Andrews Ave. -0- 100,000.00 100,000.00 Carryover Project
Northwest Quadant Study -0- 100,000.00 100,000.00 Carryover Project
Short term aerialtion eng, $ 5,398,034.00 $ 4,149,300.00 $ 9,547,334.00
PUBLIC UTILITIES
SEWER UTILITY FUND ,
CAPITAL DETAIL FOR PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT
1985 - 86
1985-86
1985-86 PROPOSED TOTAL BUDGET EXPLANATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION BUDGE AMENDMENT WITH AMENDMENT OF ADJUSTMENT
BOND PROCEEDS COST CENTER 52005
Pre-Treatment Modifications $ 1,092,100.00 $ -0- $ 1,092,100.00
Electrical Rehab. 165,200.00 ' -0- 165,200.00 •
Energy Recovery 79,125.00 -0- 79,125.00
Main Plant Modifications 121 ,000.00 -0- 121,000.00
Site Improvements 239,625.00 -0- 239,625.00
Instrumentation & Control Mod. 38,875.00 -0- 38,875.00
Administration/Lab Building 19,500.00 -0- 19,500.00
0 & M Manual 105,300.00 -0- 105,300.00
$ 1 ,860,725.00 $ -0- $ 1,860,725.00
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
SEWER UTILITY FUND
CAPITAL DETAIL FOR PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT
1985 - '86
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1985-86
1985-86 PROPOSED TOTAL BUDGET EXPLANATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION BUDGE AMENDMENT WITH AMENDMENT OF ADJUSTMENT
201 RATE INCREASE
Pre-Treatment Modifications $ 263,183.00 $ -0- $ 263,183.00
Electrical Rehab. 2,236,500.00 -0- 2,236,500.00 •
Energy Recovery 1 ,071,250.00 185,000.00 1 ,256,250.00 Const. Ahead of Schedulz
Main Plant Modifications 1 ,639 ,000.00 -0- 1 ,639 ,000.00
Site Improvements 263,560.00 -0- 263,560.00
Sludge Program 250,000.00 (250,000.00) -0- Program Eliminated
Sewer Coll-2100 S. St.-500 East 250,000.00 -0- 250,000.00
Sewer Coll-1000-1043 S. of 1200 W. 50,000.00 -0- 50,000.00
Sewer Coll-1700 N. West of Redwood 175,000.00 -0- 175,000.00
Sewer Coll-300 W. 600-800 South 85,000.00 -0- 85,000.00
Sewer Coll-900 N. West of Redwood 35,000.00 -0- 35,000.00
Sewer Coll-Various Locations 140,090.00 i -0- 140,090.00
Other Equipment -0- 65,000.00 65,000.00 Trans. From Current ear ings •
$ 6,458,583.00 $ -0- $ 6,458,583.00
PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS
Coll. Line - Kennedy Drive
East of Wasatch Drive $ 90,000.00 $ -0- $ 90,000.00
$ 90,000.00 $ -0- $ 90,000.00
TOTAL CAPITAL $ 14,318,050.00 $ 4,084,300.00 $ 18,4 02,350.00
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ITEMS TO PRESENT TO ADVISORY BOARD
November 21, 1985
1. Three accounts falling under the anomally rule.
2. Dale V. Jones
3. William Chu
4. Beverly B. Bowyer
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TO: LeRoy W. Hooton, Jr. , & Advisory Board
FROM: Madolin A. Fitzgerald - Sewer Service Charge Administrator
DATE: November 21, 1985
SUBJECT: Review of accounts of anomally circumstances
091-137010
Amy Craven
1462 E Stratford Avenue
422-056210
Francis Calloway
347 E. Hampton Avenue
899-173510
Acel Richardson
855 S. Diestel Road
The above three accounts had usage during the winter use period that was higher than
any previous winter. All customers indicate they have made no repairs to plumbing
either inside or outside, but investigations and subsequent usage- indicates- a reduc-
tion in consumption to normal patterns and there has been no movement detected on
the meters.
The accounts are being presented to you for confirmation to apply the anomally rule
as outlined in the ordinance.
Thank you.
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TO: LeRoy W. Hooton, Jr. , & Advisory Board
FROM: Madolin A. Fitzgerald - Sewer Service Charge Administrator
DATE: November 21, 1985
SUBJECT: Dale V. Jones
163 E. 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Account #106-033110
Sewer Charge: $501.12 bi-monthly
Upon receipt of his August 1985 billing, Mr. Jones came into our office to discuss
the charge and why it had increased from the 1984/85 rate by $120.00. After we
reviewed the consumption on the account he requested an investigation to determine
why his use was so much, since he had installed over $2000.00 worth of equipment to
assist in reducing the water consumption and it still kept increasing. We found
there was continual movement on the meter.
Mr. Jones took over the business in June 1984 and the previous owner had stated that
the water and sewer bills were very high. After our meeting he went through to
check all of the areas for possible leaks and could fine none of the obvious. He
then went to the lab a 5:00 A.M. when the machines were idle and shut off all other
water. He took several hours and found theproblem to be a line running to an old -
air conditioning unit and the valve allowed water to run constantly even though the
unit was not in use and had not been since he had taken over the business. He capped
that line and since doing so his consumption has dropped substantially. As and
example, comparing the usage between October thru December 1984 consumption of 456
hundred cubic feet to the September thru November 1985 consumption of 79 hundred
cubic feet it would indicate the majority of the total water consumption was going
directly through the air conditioner directly to the sewer.
Mr. Jones is petitioning for relief if possible for his present sewer charges as well
as past charges.
I would appreciate any assistance you may provide since he has had well over 1 year
of high usage.
Thank you.
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TO: LeRoy W. Hooton, Jr. , & Advisory Board
FROM: Madolin A. Fitzgerald - Sewer Service Charge Administrator
DATE: November 21, 1985
SUBJECT: William Chu
872 S. Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Account #110-012511
Sewer Charge: $99.81
Mr. Wilson Chu has written requesting consideration on the present sewer charge on
his father's account for the following reasons.
The property was subleased to another party until May 1985, at which time the party
filed for bankruptcy and the restaurant has been closed since that time. A civil
suit followed and the property was not returned to Mr. Chu until the latter part of
June 1985. The restaurant has not been in operation, but water was needed in order
to clean and repair the building for prospective buyers.
Mr. Chu is asking that we adjust the sewer charges for this reason.
Because of the circumstances and based on the usage, I would recommend that we charge
the base rate of $17.28 bi-monthly or consumption at $1.08 until the restaurant is
again opened and another used history developed. Presently the water is off.
Thank you.
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TO: LeRoy W. Hooton, Jr. , & Advisory Board
FROM Madolin A. Fitzgerald - Sewer Service Charge Administrator
DATE November 21, 1985
SUBJECT: Beverly B. Bowyer
916 E. 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Account #409-029910
Sewer Charge $$127.44
Mrs. Bowyer met with LeRoy and myself to request further consideration of her sewer
charge.
To briefly outline, the customer had high usage for three billing periods that occur-
red during the winter months from November through the March 18, 1985 readings. Her
letter indicates that repairs were made in December 1984, however the high useage
continued. In January and again in April, investigations were sent and both of them
indicated movement on the meter.
I advised Mrs. Bowyer that we would adjust her billing back to the 1984/85 sewer charge
of $19.44 after she had received three billings at the higher rate, which is in line
with our ordinance.
The-customer feels she- is being penalized unfairlysince the repairs have been made.
I would appreciate any recommendation from you and to a solution to this problem.
Thank you.
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DEPARTMENT Of PUBLIC UTILITIES PALMER A.DEPAULIS
JOSEPH S. FENTON WATER SUPPLY:ec WATERWORkS 1k$6X12 XMCUMIKX
SUPERINTENDENT, WATER RECLAMATION WATER RECLAMATION MAYOR
WENDELL E. EVENSEN, P.E. 153Q,$.S- OUTtit:WEST TEN(PIE=
SUPERINTENDENT SALT LAKE'CITY, UTAH 84115
WATER SUPPLY & WATERWORKS
December 31 , 1985
APPROVED "v'
Honorable Mayor Palmer DePaulis
300 City and County Building ec
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 JAW "71986
Dear Mayor DePaulis : Cal4W0
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RE: Public Utilities Advisory Committee
Enclosed are the minutes of the Public Utilities Advisory
Committee meetings of November 21, 1985 which were approved
at the committee meeting of December 19, 1985.
I recommend that the minutes be approved in the mayor' s
executive meeting and filed in the city recorder 's office .
Sincerely,
L ROY W. OOTON, JR.
Director
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