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06/13/1972 - Packet MirTIGARD WATER DISTRICT 813418. W. COMMERCIAL ST. TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PHONE (503) 639-1554 June 13, 1972 AGENDA BUDGET HEARING (Fn972-73) CALL TO ORDER 1. VISITORS 2. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BUDGET, AS REVISED, FOR. ALL FUNDS ADJOURNMENT REGULAR Mir'ING CALL TO ORDER. 1. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING 2. VISITORS 3. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT FY1972-73 BUDGET, LEVYING TAXES, AND APPROPRIATING EXPENDITURES AS APPROVED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE ON JUNE 13, 1972 4. RESOLUTION TO PAY VOUCHERS 5. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REVISED RULES, RATES AND REGULATIONS 6. RESOLUTION TO ABSORB OVERHEAD AND ENGINEERING FEES FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION ON S. W. BONITA ROAD, NEAR 74TH AVENUE, INCLUDING A FANNO CREEK CROSSING FOR PUGET WESTERN DIE CASTING COMPANY 7. RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE 22 ACRES OF LAND AT 125TH AND GAARDE ON A CONDITIONAL BASIS FOR FUTURE RESERVOIR SITE 8. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONSULTING GEOLOGIST TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL UNDERGROUND WATER IS AVAILABLE FOR DEEP WELLS 9. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Resolution to approve minutes of last meeting. 2. Visitors. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Dooley, 167$5 S. W. 113th Avenue (south of Durham Road) have indicated that they will appear before the Board to request temporary water service via a connection through the King City Mobile Villas. Upon my recommendation, the Board, on September 8, 1970, approved temporary connections for three residents along S. W. 113th via the 4" plastic main located within King City Mobile Villas on Pacific Highway. The 3 property owners involved, Mayernik, Degraffenried, and Began signed legal documents agreeing to participate in the cost of a main when and if one is installed along 113th. This was an humanitarian act as their wells were reportedly going dry. In retrospect, this authorization was a mistake as there was no limit on future connections for other applicants via this source. In view of this, the Board subsequently denied permission to a property owner on 109th Avenue to connect to this source on a temporary basis. This particular case with the Dooley's is aggravated due to the fact that the Dooley's have threatened to physically cut the service connections (on the customer side of the meter) to the original three applicants because their service lines are located on his property illegally (according to him). Apparently, these 3 residents have access to their property via an easement provided by Dooley, but no authority for installing utilities on the ease- ment. Dooley's are, in effect, blackmailing the 3 property owners into re- quiring them to pay the cost of installing another pipe line and a meter for his house in consideration for a utility easement. Two of the owners have agreed to pay the cost, but Began refuses. A few months ago Dooley requested that the water be turned off at the meter. This I refused to do as the 3 residents pay their water bills and it is believed that the district has no legal right to terminate water service under the circumstances. As far as is known, the Dooley's well is still a good producer of water. I have indicated to him that if he feels that the 3 property owners have trespassed on his property, it is a legal matter that should properly be resolved in the courts, and not at the water district office. -1- ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (Continued) 3. Resolution to adopt FY1972-73 budget, levying taxes, and appropriating expenditures as approved by the budget committee on June 13, 1972. The entire resolution is enclosed. 4. Resolution to pay vouchers. 5. Resolution to approve revised rules, rates, and regulations. Enclosed are the rules, rates, and regulations which have been updated to include the recent rate increase and all policy resolutions since the last publication. Please review the document for any changes, additions, or deletions. Upon approval it is intended to have small, 3" x 6", booklets — prepared by the printers. 6. Resolution to absorb overhead and engineering fees for a water main extension on S. W. Bonita Road, near 74th Avenue, including a Fanno Creek crossing for Puget Western Die Casting Company. This small company has been advised by the City of Tigard that a fire hydrant must be installed within 250 feet of their new building prior to occupancy. They do not desire nor request that domestic water service be provided and the sole purpose of a main extension is to install a fire hydrant. Ironically, water would be the worst element to utilize on a fire where these special die casting materials are manufactured. The owner has agreed to install an g" main with a fire hydrant at the end. However, due to the high expense of crossing Fanno Creek with a pipe line, the total cost is estimated at $6,500 for only 415 feet of pipe or about $16 per foot. The owner has requested and would appreciate some relief in the total cost. The district could waive the 10% overhead and $% engineering fees which would result in no "out-of-pocket" expense. maw -2- ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (Continued) 7. Resolution to purchase 22 acres of land at 125th and Gaarde on a, conditional basis for future reservoir site. A gradient survey indicated that the initially proposed tract of land, owned by Mr. Art Ames, will not be satisfactory for the construction of two 5—million gallon reservoirs. The elevation of the ground would require too much exposure of the tanks. Another survey is being taken to the south and on higher ground, but on the same tax lot owned by Mr. Ames. Mr. Robert Ames, who is handling the affairs of his father, has mentioned via attorney Fred Anderson a figure of $25,000 for the 2i acres. An exact plot and cost should be available by the time of the meeting. g. Resolution to authorize a consulting geologist to conduct a study to determine if additional underground water is available for deep wells,. Mr. R. C. Newcomb, a consulting geologist, was contacted by Hugh Brown regarding a study to determine the feasibility of drilling additional wells as an interim source of supply. (See attached letter) The enclosed staff study on an alternate source of water supply eliminates well water as the primary source in the future. Perhaps wells can provide some relief, but most would agree that this solution is temporary, at best, and cannot meet the increased demands of the district. Well #1 is the only consistent well now in service at 500 gallons per minute (gpm). We are lucky to obtain a total of 500 gpm from the other 3 wells combined. When Well #1 goes dry, the district is essentially out of the well water business. School District 23J was fortunate in their new well at Twality Junior High School which produces about 1 million gallons per month. Time will tell if it will continue to produce that amount consistently. At Tigard High School the well is a poor producer and the mineral content is very objection— able. The school officials are eager to obtain district water, not only for fire protection, but also for domestic use. It is true that there is lots of water in the ground, but much of it is salt water. The wells at Progress Downs Golf Course are pumping salt water now making it impossible to water the lawn. The district could deepen its wells, but, at some point, the basalt will be permeated causing the pumping of salt water. -3- ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (Continued) The Bull Run supply via Capitol Highway Water District produces 3500 gpm at the present time. This volume is needed on any day when the temper- ature exceeds 80 degrees. It would require 5 or 6 wells to produce necessary capacity. The staff study indicates that a surface source of water is available and can be funded from the present bond issue. It would be tragic, in my judgment, to expend substantial district funds on a temporary solution and then be required to ask the customers again to approve another bond issue in order to resolve the primary source problem. On the other hand, if adequate well water is reasonably available at a moderate cost it should be explored. If the geologists agree that conditions are favorable, the capital investment versus estimated return can be computed and amortized over the projected life of the well. If the investment appears worthwhile, additional wells should be considered. 9. Other business. 10. New reservoir site at #3, 135th and Fern Street. On May 23, 1972 the Board of County Commissioners approved the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission granting a "conditional use" permit to construct a 1-million gallon reservoir on Mr. Burge's property, adjacent to the existing reservoir. The matter has been referred to Ken Baines for title preparation, escrow, etc. Purchase price is $5,500. 11. Progress on new Hi Tor reservoir. Water should be in the new tank by June 15th and all work completed by June 30th. This reservoir will alleviate many of the problems on Bull Mt. 12. Ground water presentation. Immediately following the regular meeting Mr. Wm. S. Bartholew, a registered 4410, geologist who is employed in the Oregon State Engineer's office, was invited to make a presentation on the ground water conditions in the Bull Mountain area. His office maintains the data and charts on the hydrographic observations of all wells in the State. All permits for new wells are issued through his office. -4- ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) 12. Work accomplished by TWD personnel. a. Completed installation of 30hp pump station at Hunziker Road, near 72nd Avenue. (new bond construction). b. Installed 2340 feet of 12" C.I. and 1010 feet of 6" C.I. plus 2 fire hydrants along Bull Mountain Road, near 141st and 144th Avenues, in preparation for new reservoir and to expand the pressurized system. (new bond construction). c. Installed 432 feet of 8" C.I. plus 1 fire hydrant and copper ser- vices for 11 single family dwellings along S. W. 141st, south of Bull Moun- tain Road, for Mr. Bill Masters. (developer' s). d. Installed 25 meters. (3611 - 3635) 13. Work accomplished by private contractors. a. Page Construction Company installed 1060 feet of 6" C.I. plus 2 fire hydrants and copper services near 115th and Gaarde (Hollytree) for Quadrant Corporation for a development of 24 single family dwellings. (developer's. b. Everette Wiggins installed 600 feet of 12" D.I. and 600 feet of 6" D.I. (drain) pipe from new Hi Tor reservoir to Bull Mountain Road. (new bond construction). c. Cornell Construction Company installed 1000 feet of 12" C.I. pipe along Hall Boulevard, between Burnham and Omara, including a Fanno Creek crossing. (new bond construction). 14. Work to be accomplished by TWD personnel. June: a. Install 1610 feet of 6" C.I. plus 2 fire hydrants and copper services on S. W. 114th Avenue, between Gaarde and Fairhaven (Viewmount) for a development of 37 single family dwellings for Columbia Custom Homes. (developer's) -5- ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) b. Cleanup and re—landscape shoulders of streets where new pipe lines have been installed, including Omara, Edgewood, Hunziker, 95th, Lewis Lane, and Bull Mountain Road. c. Prepare inventory for auditor. July: a. Make "tie—ins" for 12" D.I. pipe crossings on Pacific Highway at five locations as follows: Greenburg, Johnson, Walnut, Park, and Watkins Avenues. Crossings will be bored and encased with 20" 0.D. steel casing by Loy Clark, private contractor. August: a. Install 3500 feet of 12" C.I. plus 6 fire hydrants along Durham Road, between 79th and 92nd Avenues, for School District 23J. (Pipe extension). Aimpf -6- J Resolution adopting budget, making appropriations, and levying taxes 1. BE fl' RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners, Tigard Water District, hereby ndopL the budget approved by the budget committee on the Tigard Water District on May 9, 1972 now on file ii the office of the Tigard Water District. 2. BE TT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners, Tigard Water District, hereby lev' es the taxes provided for in the budget adopted in Paragraph 1 of this resolution in the aggregate amount of $34,856 and that these taxes are hereby levied upon all taxable property within the Tigard Water District as of 1 a.m. , January 1, 1972. 3. BE IT RESOLVED that the amount for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1973, and for the purposes shown below are hereby appropriated as follows: GENERAL FU1n Personal Services $ 105,056 Material and Services 118,250 Capital Outlay 97,230 Bond Sinking Fund 70,344 Capital Projects Reserve Fund 6,000 Total: $ 396,880 BONDED DEBT FUND Principal payments (FY1972-73) $ 61,000 Interest payments (FY1972-73 ) 40,001.25 Other charges 800 Principal payments (FY1973-74) 421000 Interest payments (FY1973-74) 24,626.25 Total: $ 168,427.50 BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND #1 Construction, material, engineering, construction services $ 204,000 Total: $ 204,000 DEVELOPERS FUND Material & Contractural Services $ 44,000 Transfer to General Fund p 21,000 Total: $ 65,000 CAPITAL PROJECTS RESERVE FUND Construction, material, engineering, construction services $ 18,350 Total: $ 18,350 fir.► Resolution adopting budget (continued) 4. 1:F. 7 RESOLVED that the Loard of Commissioners, Tigard Water District, certifies to the county clerk (or other recording officer), county assessor (or other assessing officer) of Washington County, Oregon, and the State Tax Commissio1 at its office in Salem, Oregon, the tax levy made by this resolution and shall rile with them a copy of the budget as finally adopted. AIXIP1'FD by the Board of Commissioners, Tigard Water District, on June 3, 1972. John M. Wied Chairman `ire • C PHONE 636-4062 01631 S.W. RADCLIFFE ROAD AREA CODE 503 R. C. NEW C O M B PORTLAND, OREGON 97219 vow CONSULTING GEOLOGIST June 5, 1972 Board of Commissioners Tigard water District City hall, Tigard Tigard, Oregon Dear Sirs : in regard to mr. hugh Brown's inquiry about supplemental wells for interim supply of Tigard: A study to determine if additional underdeveloped ground water is available from deep wells would take about two days.time and cost about 4300.00. Only parts of the areas around Tigard are suitable for drilling deep wells. Saline ground waters, over_develo :went by present wells, and distance from your mains are some of the factors that may restrict the areas feasible for supplemental wells. Nevertheless, some suitable areas may be found where the adverse factors would be subordinate to the advantages of the additional water. Nair Yours sincerely, R. C. Newcomb N: i