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Watermain Looping City Hall/151st Lane Water Projects Thc project purpose is to complete a trunk watcrmain loop through thc construction of 850 fec~ of 12-inch watermain between thc existing main, which terminates at thc end of 151st Lane and in thc City Hall parking lot. This loop will provide a second feed source to thc Ramsey Elementary School and also to the Alpine and Fox Knoll Additions. the project cost will include construction costs and project overhead. Thc total project cost is estimated to be $78,000. Watermain Looping McKinley to Jasper This project proposes to complete an eight-inch watermain loop from a point on the north side of the railroad tracks, approximately 1,600 feet west of C.R. #57 to the southern terminus of Jaspar Street. Although this is not a trunk main, it is quite important as it provides a second feed to our growing industrial area. The costs involved with this looping include construction and overhead costs which are estimated to be $87,000. Comprehensive Water Study Update It is generally sound planning to update water utility plans on a five-year basis. Although the last comprehensive report for the City water utility was dated November, 1994, much of the data used in its preparation was from 1993. In addition, unlike most utilities, Ramsey has grown tremendously in the intervening period. The number of utility connections have more than doubled between 1993 and 1996, and water consumption has more than tripled. Prior to undertaking large projects, such as a water tower, it is prudent to review the comprehensive needs of the water utility. Also, issues relating to emergency power during long term outages, and water quality concerns by customers are high priorities which need to be addressed. It is estimated that the cost of an updated study would be $25,000. SCADA Projects The components of our existing control system for operating the water utility dates back to the mid-1980's when the system was initially installed. Today's, technology is capable of providing far superior control over the system and gather a substantial mount of very basic information which is beyond the capabilities of our existing system. The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCA_DA) will provide up-to-date control and information storage by integrating a computer based, radio telemetry system between our two well houses, our sanitary lift station, and the City Hall computer network. The cost of the SCADA system which has been bid and is in process is estimated to have a total project completion cost of $87,000. Well No. 4 The purpose of this project is to obtain additional well capacity to enable the utility to meet its peak demand day with its largest source out of service. The construction of Well No. 4 is