HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 27 2016 Joint Water Plant, AMRS, Budget Discussions Report
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION REPORT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 27, 2016
AGENDA #: 1, 2 AND 3
PREPARED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
PRESENTED BY: VARIOUS
AGENDA ITEM: 1. JOINT WATER TREATMENT PLANT (30 MIN)
2. AUTOMATED METER READING (20 MIN)
3. BUDGET DISCUSSIONS FOR 2017 (60 MIN)
INTRODUCTION: There are three topics for the work session. Below is a brief introduction
to each.
Agenda Item 1 – Joint Water Treatment Plant with SMSC
The SMSC Business Council has given approval to proceed with a joint
water treatment plant with the City. Katy will make this presentation. A
PowerPoint on the topic is enclosed. The basic direction needed from the
City Council is:
Does the council support the joint plant concept?
Shall the SMSC install all capital or shall the City construct the
wells while SMSC constructs the plant?
Is the staff directed to prepare an agreement for City Council
consideration on this topic?
Agenda Item 2: Automated Meter Reading System (AMRS)
The City’s meter reading system’s 20-year-old non-rechargeable
batteries that power the system, are approaching failure. The staff has
secured three quotes but owing to the total costs, will ultimately have to
bid the system.
The staff believes it is most prudent and economical to stay with the
existing hardware manufacturer as this means not all components will
have to be replaced.
Prior to proceeding we want to check in with the council to be sure that
we are all in agreement with respect to the approach.
Agenda Item 3: 2017 Budget and 2018-2021 Projections
Don has prepared the attached report for City Council information prior to
the work session. He will also present a PowerPoint at the work session.
For 2017 the staff is seeking direction from the council regarding the tax
levy. If the desired levy is lower than that outlined by staff, then the
council should clearly identify service reduction areas for the staff to
pursue.
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The staff would also like to schedule one or more work sessions for
January 2017 to discuss service, revenue and expenditure expectations
for 2018-2021 Budgets.