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Mr. Peterson presented the option of utilizing additional consulting services for the <br />Windy Gap project to provide coverage and allow for a voting member if staff is <br />unavailable. Utility Committee was in favor of this option. Staff will finalize the <br />agreement and provide to Utility Committee via email for review prior to the Council <br />Meeting. <br />VII. Update — CIP Projects <br />Mr. Peterson discussed upcoming projects and reviewed the CIP summary. <br />Emphasis was given to the Louisville Pipeline Inspection project explaining the <br />various options and the associated costs. Mr. Peterson highlighted the <br />challenges with the scope of this project and a possible solution that staff is <br />exploring. If viable, staff will bring forward a contract in late November for <br />approval. <br />Mr. Peterson outlined the recommendation to utilize the same plate settler <br />manufacturer for the tube settler replacement at the SCWTP as those recently <br />awarded at the HBWTP. Utility Committee agreed with the recommendation and <br />staff will bring forward a sole source contract at the November 28th Council <br />Meeting. <br />VIII. 2018 Utility Rates <br />Mr. Kowar highlighted the overall rate process and the recent impacts from the <br />Pump Station overrun. Staff prepared 3 rate options that utilized the techniques <br />of either removing/delaying projects or modifying projected rate adjustments. <br />The financial model was presented with the ability for active interaction. After <br />several iterations, The Utility Committee had a preference on consistent rate <br />adjustments and recommended 3% for next 3 years and 4% for the four years <br />following this out to 2024. <br />The Utility Committee requested future discussion items on the tier rate structure <br />and effects of tap fees on rates. <br />IX. Tap Fees <br />Mr. Kowar summarized the efforts in evaluating possible ordinance changes <br />related to the administration of tap fees. It is staff's recommendation that the <br />existing city code is sufficient for the effective management of taps fees and no <br />changes are required. Mr. Stewart requested a refinement of the 3 -inch tap fee <br />to allow for a lesser charge for smaller projected water usage. The Utility <br />Committee made a motion and approved staff's recommendation for no change. <br />X. EPA Fine <br />Mr. Kowar briefly outlined the EPA fine and the adjustments made in staff and <br />process in response to the fine. <br />2 <br />