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<br />yr~9+ <br /> <br />vvK <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />for the past six years, this system has functioned in an <br />identical manner to the WWTS. Both systems assess out pipe <br />improvements and use rate profits and WAC or SAC charges to <br />finance system repairs, replacements, and expansions. Since <br />1986, the water department has used WAC fees and operating <br />profits to finance a new well, a new treatment building at the <br />old creamery site, and pipe replacements. <br /> <br />WATER SYSTEM NEEDS <br /> <br />The first step in :addressing the issues discussed at the <br />2/17/93 meeting is to analyze what is needed in the water <br />system. A water master plan is in draft stages and is ready to <br />come forward for consideration by the Utilities Commission. <br />This information from the City Engineer provides the background <br />on what needs exist for the water system. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />After the well and treatment building are completed in Orono <br />Park in 1993, there is a need for a northeastern well and tower <br />and a western tower within the next few years. Further out in <br />the future, there will be a need for a northwestern high <br />pressure tower and well (Salk Junior High area or further <br />west), and appears to be a need along east Highway 10 for a <br />tower and well (depending on changes in our urban district and <br />a sewer plant expansion). Predictions as to when the need for <br />these northwest and east facilities will exist are more <br />difficult to make the further out in the future you go. <br />Additionally, further out in the future, as the City goes <br />toward full development in its urban zone, there will be a need <br />for additional wells. <br /> <br />Both staffs agree that our efforts should concentrate on the <br />three immediate needs - the northeast tower and well, and the <br />west tower and still keep in mind the longer term needs out <br />east and in the northwest. The cost for these three immediate <br />needs minus the City's contribution are used in the computer <br />runs from Bill. <br /> <br />WATER DEPARTMENT FINANCES BACKGROUND <br /> <br />Before making future projections on <br />status of past financial activity <br />must be evaluated. This background <br />the following: <br /> <br />available revenues, the <br />within the water department <br />from the audits indicate <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Year <br />1986 <br />1987 <br />1988 <br />1989 <br />1990 <br />1991 <br /> <br />Operatinq Income* <br />$ 71,400 <br />$110,750 <br />$139,650 <br />$106,350 <br />$137,700 <br />$131,150 <br /> <br />WAC Fees <br />$23,150 <br />$36,150 <br />$44,000 <br />$30,350 <br />$26,650 <br />$23,050 <br /> <br />*Excludes depreciation deductions <br />