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DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC UTILITIES
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The Public Utilities Advisory Committee meeting was held at 8 am on May 26, 2022, at 1530
South West Temple, Salt Lake City,UT 841115. Committee members present were Roger Player,
Dani Cepernich, Kent Moore,Ted Boyer,Lynn Hemingway,Ted Wilson,Kathryn Floor and Tom
Godfrey. Salt Lake City Public Utilities employees present were Laura Briefer, Jesse Stewart,
Marian Rice, Teresa Gray, Greg Archuleta, Jason Brown, Mike Guymon, Karryn Greenleaf, Lisa
Tarufelli, Sharon Turner, Brad Stewart, Tamara Wambeam, Holly Mullen and Janine Calfo. Also
in attendance were Rusty Vetter, Salt Lake City Attorney's Office; Mike DeVries, Metropolitan
Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy; Drew Quin, Holladay City Council; Tim Cosgrove, Salt
Lake City Mayor's Office; Will Peterson, AECOM; Brad Buswell, Carollo Eng; Ryan
O'Mahoney, HDR; and Sam Owen, Salt Lake City Council Office.
Welcome and Introductions
Committee Chair Roger Player and Public Utilities Deputy Director Jesse Stewart welcomed the
attendees.
Approve Minutes of April 28, 2022 Meeting
Committee member Ted Boyer made a motion and committee member Ted Wilson seconded the
motion to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2022. All members voted to approve.
Monthly Financial Report
Lisa Tarufelli, Finance Administrator
Public Utilities Finance Administrator Lisa Tarufelli gave a presentation of the financial report as
of April 30, 2022. A copy of that presentation is attached.
Water Fund-Overall operating revenues are at 70 percent of budget with and water sales are at 65
70 percent of budget. Compared to last year, this is about $8 million less. Operating expenses are
less than anticipated. Capital expenditures are at 77 percent of budget. The bonds have 43 percent
left to spend.
Sewer Fund — Operating revenues are slightly behind budget. Sewer use charges are about 77
percent of budget. Operating expenses are at 66 percent of budget. Overall capital is at 77 percent
of budget. Bond proceeds remaining are 27 percent.
Stormwater Fund — Operating revenues are trending ahead of budget. Operating expenses are at
59 percent of budget.
Street Lighting Fund—Operating revenues and expenses are tracking right with budget. Decrease
in cash is due to normal spending in operations and maintenance.
May 26,2022
PUAC MEETING MINUTES
Overall, the operating revenues are at 76 percent of budget, down by approximately $2 million
from last year. Operating expenses are at 68 percent. Available cash is down 36 percent, due to
bond expenditures. Bond funds have 47 percent remaining.
Customer Service mailed 2,600 delinquent notices. Collectors made over 2,000 stops. There were
200 shut offs and 201 reconnects. Staff fielded 8,200 calls. Dispatch had 1,400 calls (less than
normal). Tom Godfrey asked if Customer Service received calls about the rate increases. Lisa
responded that information of rate tracking will be given in the next PUAC meeting. However, it
is noted that there have been about 20 calls so far. She predicts that more calls will come in when
the first bills that show the increase are mailed.
2022 Bond issue ratings call was yesterday,and price and closing should close in June 2022. Water
Reclamation Facility open houses are coming up to discuss the project.
Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Update:
Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Issue Update
Laura Briefer and Lisa Tarufelli
Laura Briefer and Lisa Tarufelli gave a brief discussion about the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Update
and the Fiscal Year 2022 Bond Issue Update.
The budget process appears to be going well. The City Council is hearing presentations from
departments across the City. There have been few questions concerning rates and fees from the
Council.
The first ratings call was yesterday with Standard and Poor's. Key issues were regional drought
and water resiliency and the general economics in the state. There is another rating call meeting
today with Moody's.
The last bond rating was for the WIFIA loan that resulted in a AAA rating with Standard and
Poor's and an Aal with Moody's. Salt Lake City has a good track record with bond ratings.
Salt Lake City Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Update
Teresa Gray and Stormwater Team
Teresa Gray introduced Greg Archuleta who gave a brief discussion about the Salt Lake City
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Update.
Greg Archuleta gave a brief synopsis of the overall Stormwater program. Salt Lake City has
renewed its Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Municipal Separate Storm System 4
permit effective on June 22, 2022. These permits are renewed every 5 years. Greg Archuleta
discussed how Public Utilities administers this permit and discussed the several requirements
needed to get the permit. N
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May 26,2022
PUAC MEETING MINUTES
Lynn Hemingway asked if the department asks about spills that happen on private property. Greg
responded that private parties are responsible for their own spills, but the Department ensures
that it is done correctly and timely.
Laura gave a brief discussion about the new permit for stormwater retention requirement. The
Department is working on a Stormwater Management agreement with property owners. We are
not working on contractual agreements. Our ordinance gives us authority to inspect and require
the use of BMPs
Dani Cepernich asked about the outreach to community schools. Greg responded that current
focus is on 6, 7 and 8th graders through online venues. With the decline of COVID, it is hoped to
go back to field trips and in-person fairs.
Public Engagement Update
Laura Briefer and Holly Mullen
Laura Briefer and Holly Mullen gave a brief discussion about Public Engagement.
Laura discussed the many programs and projects that require public engagement. Holly Mullen
and Sharon Turner are identifying levels of engagement through different groups. Laura will
begin sending a weekly public engagement report to the PUAC members.
Lynn Hemingway mentioned that there are several residents that are xeriscaping their park strips
and asked if there are any city programs that can help pay for those projects. Laura responded
that there are several incentives available and can be found online at utahwatersavers.org.
Other Business
None
Public Comment
Drew Quinn asked if there are any supply issues regarding water main repairs (supply chain).
Jesse Stewart responded that there have been no supply chain issues at the time.
Meeting adjourned at 9:42 pm.
Next Meeting will be held on June 23rd at 8 am.
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SALT LAKE CITY DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC UTILITIES
1530 SOUTH WEST TEMPLE STREET
WWW.SLCGOV.COM
SALT LAKE CITY,UTAH 84115 3 of 3 TEL 801-483-6770