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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FC CASE # ~-/ ADOPT 1999 WATER STUDY By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: In late 1998, City Council authorized a water study, which was completed this spring. The engineering finn of Bolton & Menk was selected to assist staff in preparing the document. The purpose of the study, which was funded from the water utility, is to "provide the City of Ramsey with the necessary information regarding the City's water system so that the City can establish priorities, plan, fund and implement required future water system improvements". At a June work session, Councilmembers received a presentation of the study's findings and recommendations. Subsequent to that presentation, Council authorized staff to request proposals for engineering services for construction of a 1.5 million-gallon water tower and a fifth municipal well. In order to provide for adequate time tO review the study's contents prior to selecting an engineering firm for the above project, staff is recommending adoption of the 1999 Water Study at this time. In addition, the City needs to examine the existing water rates in order to remain self sustaining in light of the near term projects as well as the long term capital improvements forecasted. At a later date, staff will be requesting authorization to hire the services of a professional to assist the Finance Department in performing a water rate study. The Water Study's Section 8 is attached to this case for convenience and as a summary. Committee Action: Motion to recommend City Council adopt the Water System Study as presented in the June 4, 1999 document. Reviewed by: Parks/Utilities Supervisor Finance Officer City Engineer FC: 09/14/99 Copies also distributed to: City Administrator Director of Public Works Community Development Director IRA_FSI I I/OL I htsersiJThielingl~lO COUNCIL& lB UDGETFI119991Septemberl WaterStud), doc 09/10/99