HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 06/03/2015
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
June 3, 2015 – 3:00 pm
31111 Greenspot Road
Highland, Ca 92346
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any person wishing to speak to the Board of Directors is asked to complete a Speaker
Card and submit it to the District Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Each
speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless waived by the Chairman of the Board.
Under the State of California Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from
discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter
will automatically be referred to staff for an appropriate response or action and may
appear on the agenda at a future meeting.
1. Review FY 2015-16 Proposed Budget
Reports
2. General Manager/CEO
3. Legal Counsel Report
4. Board of Directors Comments
ADJOURN
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disability-related
modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in order to
participate in the above agendized public meeting should be directed to the District Clerk at
(909) 885-4900.
AGENDA
•District Vision
•Budget Highlights
•Financials
–Water Production Projections
–Revenue Projections
–District Overview
•Program Overview
•Capital Outlay
•Capital Improvement Program
•Staffing Needs
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DISTRICT GOALS
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GOAL ONE
Complete tasks towards achieving the
regulatory and environmental
requirements to design and construct the
EVWD Recycled Water Center.
GOAL TWO
Coordinate the necessary steps to
implement budget based rates including
conservation programs to support the
efficient use of water, as directed by the
Governor’s Drought Mandate.
GOAL THREE
Conduct District-wide succession planning
and present findings to Board of Directors
for consideration.
GOAL FOUR
Reevaluate and make needed
improvements to the various programs
and processes that were implemented
over the past 3 years.
GOAL FIVE
Develop a program to achieve official
organization distinction such as Class I
Utility from AWWA or similar award.
GOALS
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FINANCIALS
FISCAL YEAR 2015/16
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
•California Drought
•Recycled Water Facility
•Conservation Program
•Budget Based Water Rates
•Transparency and Accountability
•Labor and Benefits
•Capital Needs
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WATER PRODUCTION PROJECTIONS
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ACRE FEET PRODUCED
SOURCE OF
SUPPLY
FY 2012-13
ACTUAL
FY 2013-14
ACTUAL
FY 2014-15
PROJECTED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED
Groundwater 20,161 18,210 17,500 14,000
Surface Water 2,147 3,350 2,000 3,500
Total 22,308 21,560 19,500 17,500
TOTAL WATER REVENUE PROJECTIONS
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FY 2014-15
BUDGET
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
Meter Charge $ 4,710,000 $ 8,175,000 74%
Sales $14,000,000 $11,950,000 -15%
Total $18,710,000 $20,125,000 8%
COMPARISON OF REVENUE
Water
Sales
70%
Meter
Charges
23%
Other
Charges
7%
FY 2014-15
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Water
Sales
56%
Meter
Charges
39%
Other
Charges
5%
FY 2015-16
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
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WATER
FUND
WASTEWATER
FUND
Revenues $ 21,310,000 $ 12,110,000
Operating Expenses 15,404,390 10,547,710
Other Expenses 5,905,610 1,562,290
Transfer from Reserves 3,364,460
NET - -
DISTRICT WIDE EXPENSES
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Personnel
24%
Operating
Expenses
52%
Debt Service
11%
Capital
Investments
13%
FY 2014-15
Personnel
22%
Operating
Expenses
49%
Debt Service
11%
Capital
Investments
18%
FY 2015-16
COST DISTRIBUTION
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Personnel
22%
Operating
Expenses
49%
Debt Service
11%
Capital
Investments
18%
Infrastructure,
Maintenance &
Equipment
Replacement
78%
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
GOALS & PROPOSED BUDGETS
GOVERNING BOARD
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GOAL ONE
Conduct All Activities Required for 2015
Board of Directors Election
Objectives
•Attend Registrar of Voters election
workshops
•Post official election notices as required
•Enhance District website with electoral
information
•Review and update potential Board Member
Orientation Program
GOAL TWO
Address Agenda Items Brought Before the
Board of Director’s Towards Achieving the
Regulatory and Environmental
Requirements to Design and Construct the
EVWD Recycled Water Center
Objectives
•Consider Notice of Intent /NOI for
environmental requirements
•Review and approve engineering reports
relating to permitting
•Review and approve RFQ/RFP for design
build entity and other procurement related
agenda items
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
GOVERNING BOARD
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GOAL THREE
Streamline Communications Related to
Board Agendas, Expense Reports and
Other District Related Documents
Objectives
•Implement paperless agenda process
•Promote electronic correspondence as
appropriate
•Utilize technological resources to reduce
number of District distributed paper copies
GOAL FOUR
Continue Commitment of Board
Professional Development
Objectives
•Obtain District Transparency Certificate of
Excellence/Special Leadership Foundation
and required continuing ed.
•Conduct Board training throughout year
•Review and update Board Member Handbook
and Policies
•Review and update General Manager/CEO’s
Goals and Objectives and conduct
performance evaluation
GOAL FIVE
Consider Development Agreements and
Take Appropriate Action
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
GOVERNING BOARD
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$160,000 $295,000 84%
Significant Changes
–General election for 3 Board Members to take place in FY 2015-16.
•Elections cost $105,000 every 2 years.
–Professional Development increased to provide educational opportunities for
Directors to stay abreast of Federal, State and Regional issues.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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GOAL ONE
Establish an Agenda Policy and Procedure
Manual in Order to Implement Consistent
Guidelines Resulting in Efficient Board
Meetings
Objectives
•Develop an agenda policy and procedure
manual to be distributed to Board Members
and staff
•Create an annual calendar for Board
Members and staff in order to assist with
coordinating recurring and individual agenda
items
•Facilitate training sessions for Board,
managers and administrative support staff
ensuring department compliance with
approved policy
GOAL TWO
Review and Update the District’s Records
Retention Policy, Which Sets Forth
Guidelines on Purging Documents
Objectives
•Review the current Policy and develop a
timeline for update implementation
•Conduct inventory of administrative records
•Create electronic spreadsheet and catalog
inventoried documents
•Facilitate training to ensure all departments
understand and comply with updated policy
•Implement a yearly schedule for destruction
of records
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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GOAL THREE
Preserve and Maintain North Fork Water
Company Records
Objectives
•Inventory historical records
•Establish and implement a record keeping
procedure
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$1,348,000 $1,312,000 -3%
Significant Changes
–Reduced legal services for permanently appointing a new District attorney.
–The District is now a member of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership to stay
involved in economical regional issues.
HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MGMT.
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GOAL ONE
Develop and Implement a District Volunteer
Program to Promote Community
Involvement, Provide Work Experience
Opportunities, and Offer Staff Assistance
Objectives
•Conduct departmental needs assessment to
gain understanding of areas where volunteers
could be utilized
•Create the written Volunteer Program and
Volunteer Application
•Develop and implement recruitment strategies
•Interview and background screen volunteer
applicants
•Provide orientation and training to all
volunteers
GOAL TWO
Review, Update and Create Workforce
Programs to Enhance Organizational
Culture
Objectives
•Generate Total Compensation Statements to
inform employees of the total value of their
compensation and benefits package on an
annual basis
•Create a non-represented employees’
handbook consistent with the Memorandum of
Understanding for represented employees
•Increase efficiency by consolidating employee
identification badges and proximity access
cards into one resource
•Create a Safety Committee to encourage
employee participation in reducing the risk of
workplace injuries
•Facilitate a District Leadership
Excellence Program
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MGMT.
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GOAL THREE
Conduct District-Wide Succession Planning
Objectives
•Assemble a succession planning team
•Create a career development survey to
determine staff’s future career goals
•Identify the main factors that will influence the
succession plan
•Link the plan to the District’s Organizational
Ideals and Endeavors
•Create District action plan
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MGMT
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$685,000 $697,000 2%
Significant Changes
–Reduced Contract Services due to the completion of District Wide Organizational
Assessment.
–Added a line item for Employee Recognition throughout the District.
–Added a line item for Retiree benefits paid by the District.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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GOAL ONE
Conduct an Extensive Outreach Effort for
the Recycled Water Project in Order to
Inform a Broad Range of Stakeholders of
the Project Benefits
Objectives
•Develop and deploy a dedicated Recycled
Water Project website
•Conduct educational meetings with
community leaders, residents, and industry
members
•Create and distribute print materials
informing a wide audience of the project
overview and benefits
GOAL TWO
Increase Methods of Communication in
Order to Reach a Broad Range of
Stakeholders
Objectives
•Implement a robust social media program to
highlight District projects and programs in a
timely manner
•Identify methods of communicating with the
community that would facilitate a heightened
level of dialogue between the District and
customers
•Increase participation in legislative activities
consistent with the adopted Legislative
Platform
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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GOAL THREE
Evaluate and Implement Measures to
Elevate the District’s Emergency
Preparedness Program
Objectives
•Review the current Emergency Response
Plan and develop a timeline for update
implementation
•Conduct quarterly emergency preparedness
exercises
•Facilitate trainings to ensure that all District
staff have received necessary certifications,
as required by FEMA
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Significant Changes
–Conservation Program was separated from Public Affairs and listed as a
separate program.
FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$829,500 $507,000 -39%
CONSERVATION
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GOAL ONE
Implement Water Conservation Measure
Reports Consistent with the State of
California Emergency Drought
Regulations
Objectives
•Utilize existing internal databases to monitor
system-wide water use efficiency
•Submit monthly reporting data to the State
Water Resources Control Board as required
for the statewide drought tracking effort
•Develop a regular report to track regulation
compliance and communication efforts
GOAL TWO
Expand the Water Conservation Rebate
Programs to Assist Customers Implement
Water Efficiency Measures to Achieve
Mandated Reductions
Objectives
•Develop and hire a Conservation Manager
position to oversee the expanded water
conservation program
•Implement a turf replacement program for
both residential and commercial customers
•Implement a direct install weather-based
irrigation controller program
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
CONSERVATION
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GOAL THREE
Increase Communication Efforts
Encouraging Responsible and Sustainable
Use of Water
Objectives
•Renovate the Headquarters Demonstration
Garden to serve as a resource for easily
applied water-efficient landscape design
options
•Showcase success stories of customers that
implemented conservation measures while
maintaining aesthetic curb appeal on the
District’s website and social media outlets
•Implement a positive outreach campaign that
encourages a sense of community pride and
collective effort toward conservation
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
CONSERVATION
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Significant Changes
–Conservation is now a separate program in response to increasing drought
regulations and need for water efficiencies.
–Increased funding for conservation efforts to $1 million (turf removal, smart
irrigation controllers).
–Added 1 full-time Conservation Analyst and 2 part-time Conservation Compliance
Representatives.
FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$0 $1,511,000 100%
FINANCE
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GOAL ONE
Produce Accurate, Timely Financial
Reports for External and Internal
Stakeholders
Objectives
•Complete audit and adopt Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report within four months
of fiscal year end; submit for GFOA award
•Closely monitor actual water sales versus
projections and propose responsible
adjustments to program expenditures.
•Review monthly budget to actual expenditure
reports with program managers within 15
days of month end
GOAL TWO
Cultivate Sources, Other than Utility
Rates, for Cost Recovery and Project
Funding
Objectives
•Complete cost of service study for
miscellaneous service fees and schedule
Proposition 26 hearing by January 2016.
•Enhance yields on cash reserves by
updating District Investment Policy, and
through diversification of investment
portfolio. Submit policy for California
Municipal Treasurers Association Certificate
•Provide financial data and analysis to
support SRF and other funding efforts for
Water Recycling Facility
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
FINANCE
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GOAL THREE
Enhance Internal Asset Management
Objectives
•Implement integrated inventory module in
existing financial software
•Increase inventory controls by conducting
quarterly inventory audits
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
FINANCE
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$1,153,000 $992,300 -14%
Significant Changes
–Merchant fees previously paid by Finance were moved to Customer Service
because it is associated with the administration of payment collection.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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GOAL ONE
Implement Secure and Reliable
Technological Infrastructure and Effective
Services
Objectives
•Modernize the District’s server infrastructure
by virtualizing 90% of servers and upgrading
all server operating systems approaching
end-of-life
•Initiate a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
pilot project and deploy five virtual desktops
for evaluation
•Reduce email costs, upgrade Office
applications, install MS Project and
SharePoint (Intranet) by implementing
Microsoft Office 365
•Improve security by implementing a
comprehensive web content security filter to
continuously block known malicious and not-
safe-for-work (NSFW) websites
•Integrate Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) with Utility Billing and provide
continuous support to ensure a successful
AMI program
GOAL TWO
Assess and Evaluate Existing Technology
Solutions to Improve Operations
Objectives
•Conduct a post implementation review of the
Tyler Incode product suite and Cityworks
•Promote active learning by creating an
Information Technology FAQ page, training
videos, and develop an in-house training
program
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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GOAL THREE
Enhance Conservation Efforts by Making
Information More Accessible and
Presentable
Objectives
•Transition to a new Customer Online Billing
Portal to support Budget Based Rates, AMI,
conservation efforts and social media
integration
•Develop additional Conservation Dashboards
that are aligned with Best Management
Practices from the State
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$563,000 $619,300 10%
Significant Changes
–Information Technology Technician position made permanent to the program.
–Memberships and dues increased because staff will participate in more
technology forums.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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GOAL ONE
Always Provide Quality Customer Service
Objectives
•Conduct customer satisfaction surveys.
•Attend training specific to enhancing the
guest experience
•Ensure accurate and consistent messaging
to customers regarding events and
regulations implemented by the District
GOAL TWO
Increase Training Opportunities for Staff to
Leverage Technological Investments
Objectives
•Establish a policy manual for all daily duties
of the department.
•Develop systemic training programs for
customer service representatives
GOAL THREE
Improve Customer Awareness of District
Processes
Objectives
•Increase customer education on District
policies and procedures related to water and
wastewater services
•Routinely update information on website
•Create quick guide booklet for new
customers
GOAL FOUR
Utilize Water Budget Based Rates to
Encourage Conservation
Objectives
•Proactively identify and contact customers
with inefficient water usage and direct them
to assistance programs as
necessary
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$1,351,550 $1,716,500 27%
Significant Changes
–Merchant fees previously paid by Finance were moved to Customer Service
because it is associated with the administration of payment collection.
–Identified Billing Services, Bank Fees, and Shut Off Notices as separate line
items in an effort to be more detailed and transparent.
METER SERVICE
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GOAL ONE
Ensure Accurate and Timely Meter Reads
of Customer Meters
Objectives
•Review meter reading routes and cycles to
identify reader workload; adjust amount of
books per cycle where needed
•Prevent plastic meter register damage by
providing staff training on proper debris
clearing procedures
•Utilize Citiworks to implement a logging
program for damaged meter registers
•Evaluate the benefits of replacing plastic
meter registers with a more durable material
•Participate in the Automated Meter
Infrastructure (AMI) project
GOAL TWO
Utilize Opportunities to Create Dialogue
with Customers While Meter Reading to
Promote District Outreach
Objectives
•Attend water budget based rate and billing
system training in order to assist customers
with questions or concerns about their
budget based bills
•Gain thorough understanding of the District’s
drought ordinance and conservation rebates
in order to educate the community on
drought awareness, compliance and rebate
programs
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
METER SERVICE
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$352,000 $353,500 0%
Significant Changes
–Decrease in contract services due to the installation of new large octave water
meters in the system.
ENGINEERING
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GOAL ONE
Conduct Long-Term Planning for the
District to Meet Customer Demands and
Environmental Changes
Objectives
•Update Water and Wastewater Master Plans
•Prepare 2016 Urban Water Management
Plan Update
•Update the Sewer System Management Plan
(SSMP)
GOAL TWO
Efficiently Develop, Design and Manage
the District’s Capital Improvement
Program
Objectives
•Complete Plant 134 upgrades to fully utilize
its capacity
•Complete sewer expansion upgrades to
mitigate potential overflows and provide
capacity for development
•Complete City Creek Crossing
design/permitting
•Complete assessment of Plunge Creek
Crossing and Santa Ana River Crossing
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
ENGINEERING
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GOAL THREE
Continue to Develop Partnerships with
Surrounding Agencies to Provide Future
Benefits to the District and the Region
Objectives
•Complete Patton Hospital State Hospital
sewer cleaning and mapping project
GOAL FOUR
Leverage Technology Investments to
Enhance Asset Management
Objectives
•Enhance usage of GIS to develop the District’s
Emergency Response Plan
•Continue to enter asset record data into GIS to
improve capital improvement planning
GOAL FIVE
Provide Excellent Customer Service for
Developers
Objectives
•Continue to streamline the application process
for developers and contractors
•Collaborate with Finance to implement a
program to track and collect construction costs
associated with new development
•Improve the collection of impact fees from
developers
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
ENGINEERING
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$910,600 $870,500 -4%
Significant Changes
–More labor will be invested in significant Capital Improvement Projects.
–Contract Services has decreased because software will be purchased to help
staff with Master Plans
WATER PRODUCTION
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GOAL ONE
Coordinate the Standardization of
Production Meters at all Plants to Ensure
Consistency in Unit of Measurement and
Improve Reporting Accuracy
Objectives
•Conduct meter audits to confirm units of
measure
•Identify meters needing to be rebuilt or
recalibrated
GOAL TWO
Maximize Efficiencies by Utilizing
Computerized Asset Management
Systems to Maintain Electronic Records
and Reports
Objectives
•Begin entering routes and maintenance
records through work orders in Citiworks
•Establish preventive maintenance schedules
for water production infrastructure
•Utilize SCADA data to establish appropriate
maintenance schedules for pumps and wells
based on actual usage
•Review accuracy of monthly reports
submitted to the State Water Resources
Control Board and explore methods to
automate the production of these reports
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
WATER PRODUCTION
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GOAL THREE
Increase Efficiency and Accuracy of the
North Fork Water Company
Objectives
•Increase staff knowledge of the North Fork
Water Company through training and review
of historical documents
•Gain understanding and apply formulas for
share deliveries based upon actual river flow
•Enhance well monitoring and establish priority
locations to maintain water reliability and
prevent equipment damage caused by
reduced water levels
GOAL FOUR
Investigate Alternative Sources of Water
Supply
Objectives
•Explore possible water supply from Plunge
Creek and City Creek
•Work with legal counsel to determine
ownership of water rights
•If water supply is available to District, partner
with Engineering to determine a method of
delivery
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
WATER PRODUCTION
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$4,587,500 $4,791,000 4%
Significant Changes
–SCE has 15% rate increases for FY 2015-16.
–Water Production is anticipated to decrease as a result of the drought.
–Increased preventive maintenance schedules for well and boosters.
WATER TREATMENT
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GOAL ONE
Continue to Increase Operational
Efficiencies for Water Treatment
Objectives
•Train all production employees on the
maintenance and operations of the treatment
plant
•Establish preventive maintenance schedules
for all equipment and motors at the plant
•Participate in the Plant 134 upgrade project
to ensure operational needs are met
•Re-evaluate production strategy to increase
optimization of treatment Plant 134 to meet
customer demands
GOAL TWO
Increase Water Conservation Efficiencies
by Minimizing Waste from Excessive
Bypass Flow During Un-scheduled
Releases
Objectives
•Work with SCADA systems integrator to
develop an alarm system for bypass flow
•Develop a response procedure to address
alarms
•Document the bypass flow process and train
operators to ensure proper response to
bypass flow alarms
•Develop a procedure manual that will identify
new sources of water to treat when Santa
Ana River and State Project Water are
unavailable
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
WATER TREATMENT
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$962,500 $736,000 -24%
Significant Changes
–This is the first year the Treatment Plant 134 operated with the process, budget
has been refined based on actual operation.
WATER QUALITY
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GOAL ONE
Provide Safe and Reliable Water to the
Customers
Objectives
•Ensure water sampling and testing as
required by the State Water Resources
Control Board
•Conduct quarterly source water sampling of
various constituents and implement
improved processes with data
•Implement process control sampling on
source water to maximize existing and future
treatment operations
•Explore methods to capture water from
flushing to be reused
GOAL TWO
Utilize Technological Solutions to Increase
Operational Efficiencies
Objectives
•Train employees on customer billing system
to access real time customer information in
the field
•Install auto flush devices to reduce
manpower and customer complaints
•Optimize flushing needs using automated
flushing software
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
WATER QUALITY
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GOAL THREE
Ensure Customers are Complying with
Water Quality Requirements
Objectives
•Continue to monitor annual back flow device
inspections as required
•Identify methods to revert ownership of
commercial fire services to customers
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
WATER QUALITY
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$363,000 $342,000 -6%
Significant Changes
–Water testing requirements for new mandates have been completed and do not
have to take place for the next 5 years.
WATER MAINTENANCE
51
GOAL ONE
Expand Knowledge Base of Employees
and Reduce Staff Exposure to Hazards in
the Work Environment through
Professional Development and Enhanced
Safety Training
Objectives
•Develop a distribution and treatment training
academy utilizing internal staff as instructors
to assist staff in obtaining state certifications
•Conduct traffic control and competent person
training for all department staff
•Implement annual ride-along evaluations for
all DOT drivers to ensure proper operation of
commercial vehicles
•Conduct thorough daily vehicle inspections
and provide the District’s mechanics with
repair needs
GOAL TWO
Implement Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) Installation Program
Objectives
•Coordinate with Engineering to review
existing meter inventory to confirm condition,
location, and work necessary for AMI retrofits
•Participate in the field installation of the first
phase of the AMI meter conversion program
•Provide feedback regarding installation and
maintenance requirements to enhance and
refine future implementation phases
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
WATER MAINTENANCE
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GOAL THREE
Elevate technological skills and abilities
through enhanced training opportunities
Objectives
•Coordinate Citiworks training to ensure all
department staff have the ability to
competently utilize the District’s asset
management program.
•Attend Tyler timesheet training to become
proficient with automated timesheets
•Utilize computer programs on a daily basis to
communicate with staff including work orders,
work logs, daily updates, incident reporting,
email, and other correspondence
GOAL FOUR
Create a Valve Shut Down Program for
Implementation at District Plants as Part of
Emergency Response Plan
Objectives
•Coordinate with Production to obtain plant
valve locations
•Coordinate with Engineering to map valves
using the District’s GIS program.
•Exercise valves in plants for emergency shut
down purposes
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CONTINUED
WATER MAINTENANCE
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$1,642,000 $1,672,000 2%
Significant Changes
–The construction of main line replacements should decrease the need for
constant repair of leaks and mains in older areas of the District
–Separated Street Services and Uniforms in an effort to be more detailed and
transparent.
WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE
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GOAL ONE
Enhance Sewer Maintenance Cross-
Training Program
Objectives
•Create a schedule for assigning Field
Service Workers to a sewer maintenance
rotation
•Ensure all Field Service Workers are trained
on sewer jetting and CCTV equipment
GOAL TWO
Enhance Sewer Collection System
Maintenance and Management
Objectives
•Ensure at least sixty miles of sewer main is
video inspected in order to complete a full
system review by the 2018/19 fiscal year
•Identify septic tank owners and partner with
Engineering to map them on GIS
•Coordinate with Engineering to create an
electronic sewer tracking map incorporating
directional flow through GIS
•Work with Water Quality to explore
requirements of implementing a FOG (fats,
oils and grease) program
•Encourage employees to attain the Grade I
Collection System Maintenance certification
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$7,369,600 $7,709,000 5%
Significant Changes
–Anticipated rate increase from the City of San Bernardino for wastewater
treatment services.
–Decreased overtime because of enhanced maintenance resulting in no sanitary
sewer overflows.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
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GOAL ONE
Ensure the Functional Upkeep of the
District Facilities
Objectives
•Develop preventive maintenance program for
all District facilities pertaining to roofing,
HVAC, landscaping, and structural repairs
•Identify facility deficiencies through routine
inspections and create a schedule to correct
these items
•Participate in the annual development of the
Capital Improvement Program to ensure
significant facility improvements are included
GOAL TWO
Manage the Headquarters to a Level that
Ensures the Facility is Always
Aesthetically Pleasing, Clean, Sanitary,
and Safe
Objectives
•Promptly replace/repair any problematic
building systems
•Establish written level of service standards
for the headquarters to be used during the
Facilities Rental process
•Organize Safety Data Sheets throughout
each department
•Develop a product sheet through as-built
specifications to understand building
materials and construction within the
Headquarters building
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$560,500 $788,000 41%
Significant Changes
–Increased facilities maintenance at water facilities to repair buildings and update
drought tolerant landscaping.
–Added Landscape Services and Janitorial Services as a separate line item in an
effort to be more detailed and transparent.
FLEET MAINTENANCE
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GOAL ONE
Enhance the Management of the District’s
Fleet Program
Objectives
•Develop and maintain a ten-year vehicle and
equipment replacement program
•Establish a Fleet Maintenance Manual
•Evaluate costs and benefits of installing GPS
units in District vehicles to automatically
track equipment mileage and usage
GOAL TWO
Prepare for Compliance with New Federal
DOT Regulations
Objectives
•Update Driver Proficiency and Record of
Authorized Vehicle forms
•Inspect commercial vehicles using the two-
person inspection method
•Ensure drivers are thoroughly trained on new
vehicles prior to operation
•Conduct bi-weekly audits of Daily Vehicle
Inspection reports
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
FLEET MAINTENANCE
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FY 2014-15
APPROVED
FY 2015-16
PROPOSED CHANGE
$564,500 $529,500 -6%
Significant Changes
–Contract Services has decreased as a result of purchasing 5 new vehicles and
donating 8 surplus vehicles.
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CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
CAPITAL ASSET EXPENDITURES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
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DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
IT Hardware $ 41,500
Engineering Software 107,000
Engineering Tools 40,000
Miscellaneous Equipment 46,500
2 Heavy Duty Trucks 65,000
Hydro Excavator 400,000
Total $ 700,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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PROJECT AMOUNT
**Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) $ 2,011,465
Upper Zone Booster 250,000
Canal Zone Reservoir 250,000
Main Replacements 1,134,860
Sewer Capacity Improvements 1,500,000
**Recycled Water Center 15,000,000
**Staff is pursuing State grants and loans to fund these projects.
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STAFFING NEEDS
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
•Conservation Analyst
•2 Conservation Representatives (Part Time)
•Public Affairs Representative (Part Time)
•Operations Manager
(Replaces Retiring Water Production Superintendent)
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AUTHORIZED AND FUNDED POSITIONS
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58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
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FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 Proposed
Does not include part time temporary positions.