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11/19/2002 - Packet Intergovernmental Water Board Meeting Serving Tigard, King City, Durham and Unincorporated Area Tuesday, November 19, 2002 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call and Introductions Motion to call meeting to order, staff to take roll call. 2. Approval of Minutes—August 14, 2002 and October 15, 2002 Motion from Board for minute approval. 3. Assistant PWDirector's Utility Report—Dennis Koellermeier(15 minutes) a. Rate Study b. CIP Update 4. Informational Items Items will be discussed briefly if time allows—otherwise printed info will be distributed. 5. Public Comments Call for any comments from public. 6. Non Agenda Items Call for non-agenda items from Board. Neat meeting date Jan. 21, 2003, at Water Auditorium. Z Adjournment—Approximate time 6:30 p.m. Motion for adjournment. Move to Town Hall for joint workshop meeting with Tigard City Council. A light dinner will be provided. Executive Session: The Intergovernmental Water Board may go into Executive Session under the provisions of ORS 192.660(1) (d), (e), (1)&(h)to discuss labor relations,real property transactions, current and pending litigation issues and to consider records that are exempt by law from public inspection. All discussions within this session are confidential; therefore nothing from this meeting may be disclosed by those present. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend this session, but must not disclose any information discussed during this session. Intergovernmental Water Board Meeting Minutes August 14, 2002 Members Present: Bud Wilkinson, Patrick Carroll, Bill Scheiderich, Norm Penner, and Joyce Patton Staff Present: Ed Wegner, Dennis Koellermeier, Tom Imdieke, Kathy Kaatz, and Richard Sattler Visitors: Roel Lundquist, Paul Owen, Mrs. Wilkinson, and Brian Moore 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Introductions The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Patrick Carroll arrived late at 5:45 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes— July 10, 2002 Commissioner Joyce Patton requested editorial changes to the statements she made regarding the Proposed Bull Run Drinking Water Agency in clarification of what was intended. The changes begin in page 2 starting with the first full paragraph and are as follows: "Commissioner Joyce Patton continued by stating that there has been an underlying concern to slow down the process, to be deliberative and not jump to conclusions. The governance discussion would help create the process slow down. The PSC meeting had lengthy discussions regarding the governance issue. For example, the representative from the Tualatin Valley Water District had differing personal opinions from some other TVWD Board members. Following a recess for TVWD to caucus, one motion was proposed and failed, and a second motion was unanimously adopted to move forward with an ORS-190 agreement as the focus of governance. "Commissioner Saltzman has been placed in charge of the Portland Water Bureau instead of Commissioner Sten and he attended the PSC meeting for the first time. He remained neutral through most of the discussions, however did vote in favor of continuing. The members are ready to move forward. "Mr. Wegner added that Commissioner Saltzman was given this new appointment without the benefit of orientation from Commissioner Sten and was somewhat uncomfortable because of that. However, Commissioner Sten has since spent a lot of time bringing Commissioner Saltzman up-to-date on the issues. Commissioner Saltzman has indicated he is comfortable in proceeding with the timeline and is in favor of transferring all of the Water Bureau, including the distribution functions. All indications show that momentum will not slow down during the transition time." Intergovernnmental Water Board 1 August 14,2002 DRAFT COPY Commissioner Patton motioned to approve the minutes as changed for clarification and Commissioner Norm Penner seconded the motion. The vote to accept minutes with the changes presented was unanimous, with Bud Wilkinson abstaining. Ed Wegner announced that Councilor Joyce Patton was moving to Beaverton and would no longer be representing the City of Tigard at the IWB and regional water meetings. He introduced Brian Moore as the new Tigard City Council liaison for water issues and he would be the IWB representative. Commissioner Patton added that it was appropriate for Brian Moore to serve as liaison as he has been on the Council for many years and is familiar with Tigard's 'water woes'. 3. Document Review— Tom lmdieke/Dennis Koellermeier Tom Imdieke introduced himself as Financial Operations Manager for the City of Tigard and was there to explain the significant changes/revisions and updates to the Tigard Municipal Code. • Section 12.03.030 (e)—The existing practice is that if a customer does not pay a bill by 10:00 a.m. on "shut-off day", the water will be shut off. Presently there is someone on staff until 7:00 p.m. to answer the telephone if someone wants their water turned back on after normal business hours and pays the additional $100.00 charge. If they pay after 10:00 a.m. the charge is $50.00. There are 17,000 customers that generate 102,000 bills annually and of those, only 16 times have customers called after hours to request their water service be turned back on. It is being recommended that the practice be discontinued. The City has maintained the operating costs of staff time after hours and Public Works staff is called in to turn on the water service after hours at a time and a half rate. The majority of other jurisdictions surrounding us have also discontinued the practice. • Section 12.03.030 (f)—Meter Disconnection Charge— If a customer physically disconnects their meter, there will be utility charges, water disconnection charges and meter disconnection charges. This change is to clarify understanding within the code. • Section 12.03.050 (b)— If repairs or replacements are required, the property owner will be charged and not the initial purchaser. • Section 12.03.060—Routine adjustments to accounts will be reported to the IWB each month upon their request. Other changes to this section deal with raising the authorization levels for administrative adjustments (miscalculations, reading errors,) from $50.00 to $250.00 for the Finance Director, from $250.00 to$500.00 for the City Manager, and anything above $500.00 would go before the IWB for review and consideration. • Other changes to clean up the wording by changing USA to Clean Water Services and City Administrator to City Manager. These changes are on the City Council's agenda for August 27th. Mr. Wegner added that the Council would adopt these code changes based on the IWB's recommendations and the changes would go into effect in all affected communities (King City, Durham). Mr. Imdieke continued with the Resolution amendment of fees and charges. Intergovernmental Water Board 2 August 14,2002 DRAFT COPY • Resolution 02-06—Exhibit A—Fire Hydrant Usage— Temporary- Rates have not been formalized and this will include them in the fees and charges. The rate for fire hydrant usage will be changed from the commercial rate to the higher irrigation rate, which will more appropriately cover current costs. Meter Disconnection—Will now include a 10% administrative cost. Meter Out-of-Order Test—This establishes the rate for the first time and will include calibration, actual labor and material costs, and 10% administrative costs. Water Main Extension—Designed and installed by others—This formalizes the rate that has always been used at that level. Dennis Koellermeier presented items that affect Public Works more than the financial side of things. New language is used to align the code to current practices and also has suggested deletions of things that are no longer done. • Section 12.10.030—The meter size language was outdated and the plumbing division now determines the size on a fixture count basis. This change aligns the code into consistency with the plumbing code for the State of Oregon. This section also adds the provision allowing the installation of water services by the developer as part of the subdivision improvements. • Section 12.10.040— Language changes and the creation of a new section to better address master metering. • Section 12.10.045—Master Metering - Typical applications are for condominiums on private streets dealing with homeowner associations as the responsible party. The new section allows for better flexibility keeping the costs down for Public Works and the developer. • Section 12.10.060—Service Pipe Standards and Maintenance—Changes to language dealing with plumbing codes. • Section 12.10.080—Jurisdiction—Clarification of Public Works operating facilities. • Section 12.10.140—Temporary Discontinuance of Service—Language clarifications dealing with fee changes. • Section 12.10.160—Service Connection Maintenance—Added language clarifying the right to access of meters by City staff, the City's liability and recovery of charges related to clearing the area. • Section 12.10.220—Fire Hydrants—This section was deleted as these practices are no longer performed. • Section 12.10.240—Illegal Use of Fire Hydrant or Meter—Cleaned up the language and linked it into the civil infraction process. Commissioner Bill Scheiderich requested clarification about the master meters. Mr. Koellermeier explained that the concept of a master meter would be to add up all the small users and size the meter accordingly. The homeowner's association could sub-meter to deal with their equity of the meter. Different cases have varying scenarios but this section assures that a responsible party covers costs. Intergovernmental Water Board 3 August 14,2002 DRAFT COPY Commissioner Scheiderich asked what type of emergency situation availability the City had set up. Mr. Koellermeier explained that the City has trained Public Works staff available 24-hours a day to deal with shut-off problems or any other emergency situation. Ed Wegner requested a motion to approve the Resolution and two changes to the Tigard Municipal Code. Commissioner Patton motioned to approve the changes to the Municipal Code 12.10, Resolution 02-06, and Ordinance 12.03, and Commissioner Norm Penner seconded the motion. The vote to accept the motion was unanimous. Dennis Koellermeier added that procedurally as follow up, changes to the Rules, Rates, and Regulations would be brought back, mirroring the language for the effected Tigard residents and represented water area. 4. Proposed Bull Run Drinking Water Agency— Ed Wegner/Joyce Patton Ed Wegner reported that they received the Principles of Agreement at the last meeting (that information was forwarded to IWB members) and was being reviewed by all agencies. Any comments should be directed to Commissioner Joyce Patton. Dennis Koellermeier and Commissioners Patton and Moore will be attending a public hearing next week on Thursday to receive input. By taking another month for review and deliberation of the Principles of Agreement, the final report would not be adopted by the Policy Steering Committee (PSC) until September, which will push back that report to the IWB into October. Also during the last month, three public meetings were held in the cities of Gresham, Tigard and Portland. Tigard's meeting received the most participation, but that was primarily by staff and elected officials and about six interested members of the public. There were very few questions asked at the meetings and to date, no comment cards have been received from the open houses. Next week's Thursday meeting will be taped by Multnomah County Cable TV who will be doing a feature story and they will hopefully make that available to Clackamas County and Tualatin Valley Cable TV channels. Members of the PSC and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) attended the Water Spot (Citizens for Safe Water) live television broadcast several weeks ago. Those who attended thought it was a good experience. Two of the technical memos have been approved by the TAC and are to be forwarded to the PSC for consideration. The meetings have had a few heated discussions about money, asset values, directions in voting, and what is to be included/excluded. The TAC report will probably say that there are still unanswered questions, but it will also provide the 13 participating agencies with good information to base decisions on for future consideration of participation in the Proposed Bull Run Water Agency. More money will be involved if it is decided to continue, appraisals of the assets may be required, and an outside consultant may be brought in to analyze the pros and cons. Commissioner Patton reported that Commissioner Saltzman and Eddie Campbell were speaking with all the PSC members on an individual basis. She made it clear to them about concerns regarding the financial issues, the change in Portland's Commission Intergovernmental Water Board 4 August 14,2002 DRAFT COPY representatives in mid-stream, and the need for getting the numbers out very soon. She said some jurisdictions will make speedy decisions after receiving the report. Mr. Wegner added that Portland provided some preliminary numbers on Monday, but those numbers have not been analyzed yet. Attempts are being made to set up a meeting to discuss the wholesale contract with the City of Portland on September le. It is anticipated that some agencies will make decisions quickly and decide to stick with the wholesale contract and not participate in the new agency as a partner. It will be very costly to participate, but the value may be worth the money. The overall value needs to be measured carefully and Tigard will have to look at all the options. Commissioner Patrick Carroll said the wholesale contract should be available to compare as an option. Mr. Wegner said the decision would be difficult because the comparison will be between apples and oranges. There will be political and financial aspects to compare as well as consideration as to where Tigard wants to be in the future with the water issue. The decision will have to be made on the information available and will be a gamble no matter what direction is chosen. Commissioner Patton stated that the regional process has been good in that it has held Portland accountable for providing information they have never been willing to discuss until now, it has allowed the development of relationships with surrounding jurisdictions and has strengthened and united the groups on the west side. Tigard will not be the first to make their decision and will be able to observe the reactions to other's decisions. It may be beneficial to continue our participation in the regional negotiations or combine with our surrounding jurisdictions in order to formulate a unified strategy on how to proceed. This process has shown that there is strength in numbers. The purpose of the regional process has been to determine whether it is feasible to create the new agency. Portland cannot afford to have a lot of negative public relations at this point. A lot of the issues being brought to the table are from Portland citizens about Portland issues that will have to be dealt with no matter which direction the regional agency takes. The report will address issues that the City of Portland will have to respond to such as the charter changes and legality of governance. On Monday Commissioner Saltzman stated that Portland holds all the water rights and they will probably keep their name on the water rights because of the congressional authority they were given with those rights. However, he indicated they will proposed to assign, pledge, or give full rights and privileges to that water to the new agency at no charge, with the understanding that the water rights charges will be recuperated from the O & M costs and other costs associated with the assets of the system. Mr. Wegner said he thought there would be a rather large contingency of Portland citizens that will not want to give up their water system. It has been questioned as to what Portland will do with the money they receive from the participating entities and Portland has indicated they will put it into their distribution system. Portland has stated they need $400 million worth of improvements to their distribution system and they appear to be willing to sell part of their assets to pay for fixing the distribution system. Intergovernmental Water Board 5 August 14,2002 DRAFT COPY Mr. Wegner reported briefly on the Tualatin River Basin Study and said that next month he would be reporting in detail about it. He said that it would cost more money to proceed in that direction. The progress reports are slow, but cohesive in that there are not the political issues with the agencies involved and all the member agencies are working together to accomplish a positive outcome. Due to federal issues dealing with security, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has had funding cutbacks and the support and commitment that was hoped for from them has been slow in coming. It would cost Tigard an additional $80,000 to continue, but that would be worth it if the damn is built. Mr. Wegner will discuss the additional funding proposal at the September IWB meeting. Technical reports will also soon be ready for presentation. He reiterated that the progress has been slow, but deliberate and cooperative in its coordination. 5. Assistant PW Director's Utility Report— Dennis Koellermeier ASR—Water has been pumped from the well since July 5"'without any problems. The well has been producing 700 gpm and even though we know it can produce more than that, for good data-stream throughout the completion of the pilot program, we have been asked to stay at that level. The summary report of the ASR project will be ready in October or November and at that time a decision will need to be made as to how to proceed. Beaverton Intertie —The piping work is completed and we are now in the testing phase. Switches will be flipped in about 30 days. Mr. Koellermeier said he would be presenting a revised CIP schedule next month reflecting the necessary changes to accommodate the school district reservoir project. The (RFP) Request for Proposal will go into process within the next few weeks. Rich Sattler reported on the Summer Operation Plan. With the higher temperatures, demand has also been up and that has stressed the system and required optimizing of the system. There have been a few days that we have reached 12.5 mgd, which causes us to be more vulnerable. We have been utilizing the system more with storage that we have. The current water supplies come from the City of Portland, Tualatin Valley Water District, and Beaverton and today we started using the City of Tualatin connection. The ASR water has been very productive and so has Well#2. The conservation message still continues to promote the even/odd watering of one-inch per week as well as the rebate program. The projected weather trend will allow us to get the upper hand again. 6. Informational Items Informational items were distributed for review by the Board Members. Mr. Wegner encouraged Board Members to read the Regional Water Supply Plan newsletter update, complete the conservation survey and mail it in. 7. Public Comments- None 8. Non Agenda Items- None Intergovernmental Water Board 6 August 14,2002 DRAFT COPY 9. Adjournment The next IWB meeting is scheduled for September 11"' and Mr. Wegner explained that there are several memorial functions planned throughout the area that evening as well. It was discussed and recommended that the IWB would still meet that evening but plan to adjourn no later than 6:45 p.m. Commissioner Patrick Carroll motioned to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Joyce Patton seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously carried and the meeting was adjourned. Intergovernmental Water Board 7 August 14,2002 DRAFT COPY Intergovernmental Water Board Meeting Minutes October 15, 2002 Members Present. Patrick Carroll, Norm Penner, Brian Moore, Jan Drangsholt and Bill Scheiderich Staff Present: Ed Wegner, Kathy Kaatz and Richard Sattler Visitors: Roel Lundquist, Paul Owen 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Introductions Commissioner Patrick Carroll called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioner Bill Scheiderich arrived late at 5:40 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes—August 14, 2002 Patrick Carroll requested that the minutes from the August 14, 2002, meeting, which were distributed in the September packet, be distributed again for review and that consideration for approval be addressed at the Intergovernmental Water Board meeting in November. 3. Credit for Water Leak, Section 12.10.070— Rich Sattler Rich Sattler indicated that this item was an "housekeeping" issue that was overlooked when the Tigard Municipal Code was revised. The IWB is to set the amount that is used for the credit relief form used by customers who have experienced a leak and request a credit. Historically staff has set the amount in-house based on the highest rate that Tigard pays for water. This year the amount is $.927 per ccf. Commissioner Jan Drangsholt moved that the Intergovernmental Water Board establish the rate of$.927 per ccf for the fiscal year 2002-03. Commissioner Norm Penner seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to accept the motion. Ed Wegner indicated this motion would set up policy to be in compliance with the code. 4. Request for Credit— Scholls Car Wash — Rich Sattler Mr. Wegner requested that this item be postponed for another month so that staff could investigate the situation more fully. He and Rich Sattler have been reviewing the circumstances with the water user to find answers to the problem. Intergovernmental Water Board 1 October 15,2002 DRAFT COPY 5. PW Director's Utility Report- Ed Wegner Schedule Revisions - Mr. Wegner reviewed the memorandum that Dennis Koellermeier sent to IWB members about the changes in meetings scheduled for the next few months. The IWB will be meeting in combined sessions with the Tigard City Council on the 3I Tuesday of each month through February and possibly March. The IWB will briefly meet prior to that joint meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Water Auditorium and adjourn by 6:15 p.m. to go to the Council meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. There were no objections from members of the board to the suggested schedule changes. Beaverton Intertie - Beaverton Intertie—The work has been completed on the Intertie and Tigard has taken approximately 2 mgd from the Joint Water Commission connection. The total costs are still being tabulated, but it appears to be near the budget estimate. ASR—Water has been withdrawn from the aquifer since July 9 and 90 mg of water or about 90% of the water placed in the aquifer has been removed to date. The withdrawals will be discontinued next Monday, October 21. Monitoring will continue on the well levels throughout that area and the final report from Montgomery Watson Harza is due in mid-November. There were no complaints from the water users during this test period. Samples of the water were used in a taste test that Clackamas River Water District was conducting and the results were very favorable. All in all the project has been successful. After receiving the report, the next step will be to decide how to continue with the project. Commissioner Carroll asked if a silt monitor was installed and Rich Sattler indicated that it would be done prior to the next injection of water. Mr. Sattler also explained that there was some fluctuation when putting the water in the ground as well as when taking it out, however neither process has affected other's wells. He stated that it has been estimated that the capacity of the aquifer is 4 billion gallons or about 1.5 year's worth of water. Mr. Wegner said that the consultants will advise as to whether another well should be drilled in the same general location or if another location should be looked at for a second well. The two consultants that are reporting on the ASR project are Groundwater Solutions and Montgomery Watson Harza, however a third opinion may also be sought. Commissioner Carroll asked what the pumping capacity was for injecting water into the aquifer. Mr. Sattler said that there is the ability to inject 1000 gpm, however only about 700 gpm would be injected. The theory behind using the slower injection rate decreases the probability of pushing particles further into the system. Mr. Wegner stated that the consultants have also recommended that routine back flushing be performed on the filtering system, which would ensure a higher level of efficiency. The ASR has permitted Tigard to double the water capacity and allowed for .5 mgd that did not have to be purchaseu. Intergovernmental Water Board 2 October 15,2002 DRAFT COPY Commissioner Scheiderich asked if Tigard was working on any joint ASR projects with Beaverton and Mr. Wegner said that it was too soon for that, but possibly would look into that for Wells 3 and 4. Portland charges Tigard $.01 per hcf for the water injected into storage, then Tigard pays them $.45 hcf to withdraw the water. Conservation —A rebate program was initiated this year for conservation materials. There were 22 people who participated in the program for a total refund of$626.78. The conservation calendar contest was successful with the schools and 2003 calendars have been distributed at schools again. Calendars are also available to anyone who wants a calendar. 6. Informational Items Informational items were distributed and briefly reviewed. 7. Public Comments— None 8. Non-Agenda Items Commissioner Scheiderich asked for an update on the excess property at the Menlor Reservoir (Clute Property). Mr. Wegner reported that the sale of the property was executed at$290,000 and was purchased by one of the neighbors to that property. He intended to build onto his residence and was going to talk with some of the other neighbors about selling off part of the property to them if they wanted to make a park area. Mr. Wegner said that the City Council and school board met last week about the Rider school property. The school board anticipates having the school open in September 2004. Changes to Tigard's CIP will be needed to get the reservoir project underway. Tigard will not have all the money to finance the project and will need to get water service area bonds for a few million dollars. The reservoir will store 3.5 mg of water. The preliminary design is not available yet, but the conceptual drawing is. The next 18 months will involve the reservoir construction project, which is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2004. The school board will begin their construction project with the replacement schools on their properties (C.F. Tigard, Metzger and Tualatin Elementary schools) before beginning Rider School. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. and the next Intergovernmental Water Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2002. Intergovernmental Water Board 3 October 15,2002 DRAFT COPY Intergovernmental Water Board Meeting Informational Items Supplement November 19, 2002 • "Federal agency won't waive Bull Run treatment standard", October 4, 2002, Oregonian article • October 21. 2002, Ictt,?r to the ration's Office of Management and Budget from United States Congressional Representative David Wu, Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Gordon Smith regarding the water needs in the Tualatin Basin area • "USEPA denies LT2 waiver to Portland Water Bureau", article in AWWA Waterweek, October 23, 2002 Press release from the City of Portland dated October 24, 2002, Fall Color in Drinking Water • Oregonian article, Three members quit board of utility watchdog • 'Decision on water study flows to SW metro cities", October 31, 2002, Oregonian article • 2001-2002 Demand and Consumption Information and Wholesale Customer Consumption Statistics from the City of Portland, Bureau of Water Works, October 31, 2002 S Page 1 of 2 V `` to w55e! » More From._The Oregonian Portland News Federal agency won't waive Bull Run treatment standard 10/04/02 City Commissioner Dan Saltzman had asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in August whether a In its exp,acted rule targeting the cryptosr--rir:1um The parasite killed more than 100 people and sickened 400,000 in Milwaukee, W is., in 1993. That prompted the push for increased •From Our Advertiser federal regulation. t happens next? In June, a Bull Run treatment panel voted to endorse membrane whatha filtration as the best way to remove microbes while filtering out mud that periodically shuts down the system. That option would cost $202 million, boosting city water bills by one estimate from 12 percent to 30 percent. The panel chose the $202 million option over ultraviolet light treatment, which would cost$55 million. anticipate your financial future - Dissent on the panel came from Jay Formick, a member of the find the tools at vdww.1 sttech.cam Portland Utilities Review Board. Other review board members said cryptosporidium is rare in the two Bull Run reservoirs and that first Tech LttOUMbk treatment would bring little or no health benefit. "The risk is not even measurable in my opinion as a microbiologist," board member Scott Fernandez said Thursday. "I don't think the issue is over by any means. You're going to be hearing from people who are concerned about the cost of treatment of water that's next in purity to rainwater." The review board had urged the city to seek a waiver from the regulations. Saltzman, who oversees the city Water Bureau, heard back this week that the federal agency will not grant waivers. The agency does not think it possible to adequately measure the microbe in drinking water. Without that capability, the agency said, it can't determine whether Bull Run meets national standards. "I do not believe it is practical or prudent to argue this point with the EPA,"Saltzman wrote colleagues on the City Council. Saltzman, who has not decided which treatment method he favors, wants to holds a council work session this winter to discuss treatment options. 10/21/2002 12:10 FAX REED SMITH U002 10/21/2002 11:12 FAIL Q002 (gMTgrFsr. of fpji� C*fat o �� � SOI 2t1�1.n October 21,2002 The Honorable Mitchell Daniels Director Office ofManagement and Budget Washington,DC 20503 Dear Director Daniels: We are writing to seek your support in addressing a problem of great 1=4)ortance to the Portland metropolitan region—limited water resources in fe Tualatin Basial_ The need for adequate an ter"in our region is critical to the economic and euviroutnental health of our communities. To this and,-we request flat the FY 2004 Bumat:of Rcclamatiom(DOR)lrn6ge inalude$2.9 million to f and an Environmental Impact Statement/Planning Report(EIS)for the Tvalattin Basin Water Supply Parmersbip.The total cost to prepare the EIS is$635 million,of which a total of -- $2.9 million is requested fromthefedeirat'govcramcn�-Thi majon�y of the funds willbe" provided by the local partners. The daamds for the water in the Tualatin Basin will soon outdistance the ewrent supply. The Tualatin River watershed contains the rapidly growing urban portion of Washington County, which includes the cities of Beaverton,Banks, Cornelius,Forest Grove,Hillsboro,North plains, Sherwood,Tigard and Tualatin. This area,home to approximately 450,000 people,almost doubled in population during the last 20 years, and this trend is expected to continue. It is estimated that by the year 2050,the water needs of the Tualatin'Basin will double. Water suppliers will be unable to meet public water supply needs unless additional sources are available by 2012. Additional water will be needed to accommodate changes in local agriculture and to restore fish habitat as a result of the Endangered Species Act(ESA).Because the Tualatin River and its ttbutaries are considered water quality-limitrA under the federal Clean Water Act, additional supply is needed to restore river flow and improve water quality. Responding to a severe water shortage in the Tualatin Basin in 2001,the cities in the basin,as well as the Tualatin Valley Water District and Clean Water Services pooled$734,000 to fn>m the TValatin Water Supply Feasibility Study Partnership. This study centers on finding an additional 50,000 aeric-feet of water for the Tualatin River Basin and identifies the expansion of Hagg Lata as Qne of the potentially feasible alternatives_ Developed in 1975,Hagg Lake has been a major source of water supply in the Tualatin basin for municipal and industrial needs,irrigation,fish habitat and river flow restoration,but its capacity(53,000 acre-feet)is no longer sufficient. With S2.9 million in the President's FY 2004 Budget to fund this EIS,the Portland Region can take the critical first steps in resolving the water resource challenges we are facing. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, RON WYDEN GORDON SMITH D WU United States Senator United Stags Senator Representative PPoNTEL'ON RECYCLED PAPER . rllu!`Wt IVAI.hs .4Y3 USEPA denies LT2 waiver to Portland Water Bureau USEPA has denied a waiver to the city of Portland (Ore.)Water Bureau(PWB)regarding treatment of its unfiltered Bull Run water supply for the forthcoming Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2)<www.epa.gov/safewaterA[2/st2eswir.html>. USEPA expects to propose the new rule by mid-2003 and finalize it a year after that. Rosemary Menard, PWB water resources director, said the waiver was requested after a citizens'panel, which was convened nearly two years ago to look at different treatment options for the LT2 <www.bullrun.ci.portland.or.us>,recommended such action."Our panel was generally underwhelmed by the evidence that Cryptosporidium was a significant health risk," Menard said."Some panel members and others on the city's Utilities Review Board recommended that we pursue a waiver from the requirements." In looking at the available treatment technologies, the panel considered four options: ultraviolet(UV)light, ozone,direct filtration and membrane filtration, ultimately deciding on membrane filtration.A new 250- mgd membrane filtration plant would cost$202 million and increase water bills by one estimate from 12 percent to 30 percent. USEPA's explanation for the waiver denial, Menard said,was that no waivers for the forthcoming rule are being considered for any water system. 1109 QORT'^Na Dan Saltzman, Commissioner CITY OF Morteza Anoushiravani, P.E., Administrator z 1120 S.W. 5th Avenue PORTLAND, OREGON Portland, Oregon 97204 Information(503)823-7404 Fax(503)823-6133 BUREAU OF WATER WORKS TDD (503)823-6868 1861 For more information, contact Ross Walker: 503-823-7500 October 24, 2002 Fall Color in Drinking Water City of Portland water customers may have noticed a slight color change in the drinking water at their tap in the last few days. This change in color is typical for the Bull Run supply during the fall. This is a normal, seasonal variation in our unfiltered water supply. The pale tint is due to the seasonal lowering of reservoirs in Bull Run. We start each summer with the reservoirs brim-full, and then use from this stored supply until the rains come again in the fall. As a result, the two large lakes that are the Bull Run reservoirs are lower in the fall than at other times of the year. Streams flowing into the reservoirs travel farther along the creek beds to reach the reservoirs, running through sediments that are not exposed in other seasons. This can add color to the water. Current reservoir levels are normal for October. "We get a few calls about color every fall," acknowledges Mort Anoushiravani, Water Bureau Administrator, "but the color only afrects the appearance of the water, it does not affect the taste or the quality. Our water continues to meet all state and federal standards for safe drinking water. We monitor routinely for all water quality standards. It's likely we will continue to see some color in the water until the rains refill our reservoirs in the coming weeks. As fall progresses, we will monitor the reservoirs closely and make operational adjustments to minimize the color." An Equal 0ppor- tunitY Employer 's s<�NWf41N�+a.-. _. _. ... ..1vLUYlti.'RnW/ .. ......... ....... . ..,. .... . .. .. .... .,.. .. .. .... .... .. PORTLAND tc do � watchdog of utThree metuberquit board . pursuing narrow interests, though Ai is a strategic move to force City Hall to take this come to grips eventually with citi- each gave differing reasons for issue u We were just s0 -castrated and none of us zen reaction to rate increases,' The departure of the P• J'`" their decisions. Gleason said. "I would hop to se, chairman and two others, wanted to be left alone to deal with this situation." something with more clout Each said the resignations emerge." Who cite ft-castration, leaves should touch off overdue discus- the panel Without a quorum sion about the board's future as an JAY FO Reasons for the board PORTEND UTILITIES REVVIEWIEW BOARD advisory body to the City Council. OARD h[EMBER Water Bureau director Mort By HENRY STERN - Anoushiravani said he does not THE OREGONIAN "It's a strategic move to force want the board to die. City Hall to take this issue up,"For- John Wish and Scott Fernandez, lette Rossi strongly disputed any The chairman and two mem- mick said. "We were just so fins- "There's a legitimate reason to bers of the board that watchdogs trated, and none of us wanted to say weighing in strongly on broad- characterization that the board is reviews er topics is a must-do role to en- dysfunctional. Both said Monday have an advisory body that. Portland's utility rates resigned be left alone to deal with this situa- g rates and advises council,"he said. Monday in frustration over the � sure ratepayers aren't beim that differences should be ex- y tion.' ected on an board. "What they do and how they do it panel's direction and personality gouged. p y matters." conflicts. "I sure don't want to be the ring- "When we were formed, we master,"Gleason said. Board members in recent Sten and Commissioner Dan b chairman months have taken vocal stances were to be an advisory group for The resignations y The volunteer board, created in on billing problems that emerged City Council," Rossi said. 'Over Saltzman said the mayor and Jim Abrahamson,vice chairman g p g e council need to step in. time,we saw ourselves beccme th Chuck Gleason and member Jay 1994, has been split for some time at the Water Bureau under Com- ratepayers' advocate. I think it's e Forn ick reduce the Portland Utili- over its role on ratepayers behalf. missioner Erik Sten.Members alsoSaltzman,who now over ees the ties Review Board to less than the Some members,including Abra- have raised questions about possi- wonderful thing. bureaus the board watchdogs, de- eighi members needed for a quo- hamson, think that the advisory ble regionalization of Portland's Gleason said the board needs a scribed the boards evolution as FUM. board has gone beyond a core mis- Bull Run water supply and the stronger role in rate-making rather mission creep.'He said thi coun- sion of anal water,sewer and need for safety treatment of that than just giving advice on already cil needs to screen appointees bet- Unfilled vacancies had already solid-waste rates. watef. reached rate decisions. ter. reduced the 15-person board to 10Sten said the board has become before Monday's announcements. Some say board dysfunctional Abrahamson said the board He also said the advisory board's cannot go on paralyzed by person- work goes for naught with City more political and less credible. Mayor Vera Katz said she was Top officials with city bureaus ality conflicts. Council and utility bureaus. He "If I were mayor, I would shut it disappointed by the resignations say the board has become dys- thinks the citydoes not want a and would fill the slots as soon as functional and bogged staff down "We've got some individuals down and redo ay " Sten said. 'have possible.The mayor appoints, and with information requests.Former that are pursuing more of a per strong board and has severely un- the end of the day they don't have q derstaffed the panel. a clear mission." the City Council confirms, mem- board chairman Douglas Morgan somal agenda than acting as ahigh- bers to the board. has urged the board to stick to its level advisory board to the coup- The city's annual cost to provide knitting. cil,"Abrahamson said. staff support is$36,810. The three resigning members all Henry Stern:503 294-5988; said thev are tir�i of colleagues Other board members, such as Wish and board member Pau- "The city is going to have to henrystern@news.oregoniait.coin J' $ 3M SW-T THE OREGONIAN s THURSDAY_OCTOBER 3?_002 Decision on ---- � �--- . _ _ Water'.* Next ste takes cities financial contributions water studyp Continued from Page 1 decisions that need to be made by off any options,Scheckla said. to what well spend, but 1 don't said."But asking me to pay to get it ity. flows to SW April 2004. "1Ne're not ready to commit to know how much that is.Until we to your customers is quite anoth- "People obviously need to keep sources include enhancing facili- Tigard any one water source yet,"he said. get there,well move forward." ec" their options open," he said. metro cities ties at Hagg Lake and,even longer- the ion run, Tigard mi "Our only goals here are to get Tualatin now receives most of its Mark Knudson, the Portland "There are a lot of questions f)oat- term, siphoning water from two g g might long-term assurances of water at water through a long-term whole- Water Bureau's operations and mg around out there.Our job now Coat Range rivers,the Wilson and have the most to gain from Sten's the best price we can." sale contract with Portland. is to get people the infomnation so the Trask- proposal in terms of reliability of Tualatin maintenance director, said he theycan start toanswer them" Tigard and Tualatin,and be Approval now means participat-to help 11- mosPtl complet completely oncity relies al-purchasesof In Mayor Lou Ogden's vision, Sherwood, for reasons, is worked out hopes all as eissues partic participants g ance the plan's nons ext phase.That water from Portland to augment its the planning now will result in a not among the participants in the ahead to the third and final phase Dana Timm:503-294-5973; �na�y6e S_herWpodla er be P P " " y includes an in-depth examination meager wells. very different landscape for region- current planning process. of creating a regional water author- danarinu@newm.oregon an.com parhlerS WItl1 Portland Ina of ibe regions water concept and Council members have already wide water supply in decades The first is its size. With only held one workshop on the propcs- ahead. regional Water system sets out the next steps,estimated about 13,500 residents,the city n costs and a schedule to make the al.Another is scheduled for chain- "Somewhere down the road— too small in terms of population agency a reality. p.m.Nov.19 in the council chain- and it may take 50 or(i0 years—I and bud et capabilities to join the By DANA TIMS g cY tY• g P 1 rtre oaecorttnrt ! The projected to term costs bars at City Hall Another is ex- think you'll see at feat two major study group. T?(iPRn—Darin its 5rst cenhry s a ares peri Portland long-term sus Pied in January,with a final deci- water sources serving the area, •he second reason, a plentiful soTIGARurcO dr skirt Bits Btt'Rratiny as rPautaan n s the tem :;il ;ion,,h dule-1for'reb.:rnry. OgBeu said."MayL•.even t~aee if supply of its own water,wriotmts g Y Councilor Ken Schecida,whose the technology is developed to deal to a I otherparticipants don't Portland's thirst a the city grew from a need nearly half a billion dollars' term ends in December,predicted with the Willamette River." luxury modest riverfront enclave to prominent ! worth of improvements in coming that Tigard would follow Beaver- For now Tualatin,like Tigard,is have. Sherwood's wells pump West Coast hub. decades.That price tag will top the ton's lead in agreeing to chip-in prepared to participate in Port- enough water to meet roughly 85 Now,with a second hundred years on list of what area cities address as $25,000 to keep the study alive. land's and the Tualatin Valley percent of local needs, Mayor the horizon,crunch time is approaching they ponder whether to move "That's just my opinion," he Water District'sefforts to expand Mark Cottle said. or Tigard,Tualatin,Sherwood and other ahead with the groundbreaking said."But I think that within a year their sources,he said. He supports ongoing planning rrbtrrban "We're going to move forward efforts but vigorously opposes the cities considering whether to proposal. to 18 months,we'll see something loin Portland as full partners in operating Here's a brief look at how issues finalized." with this study until it becomes notion that Bull Run can do it all in Bull Run as a regional water source. are shaping up for southwest sub- Tigard,like many other partici- economically unfeasible for us to terms of the region's water needs. Beaverton,one of 13 cities and agen- urban cities as they move toward pating cities,doesn't want to shut do so,"Ogden said."There's a limit "It sits next to a volcano,whose cies studying the plan's feasibility,took neighbor has already blown up an important first step last week when its once in recent years,"he said."We City Council agreed to contribute don't know if it's five years away or $25,000 to help finance the study group's 100,but we know Mount Hood is next and final phase. going to erupt again sooner or lat- Other jurisdictions,if they want to re- er.That's not the basket you want main in the planning process,will be ex- to put all of your eggs into." pected to contribute a like amount He also questions suggestions At stake is the possible formation of an that Portland's new partners would agency that would supersede the Port- have to share in the sky-high bill land Water Bureau in overseeing collec- for renovating Bull Run's distribu- tion and distribution of water from the tion system. Bull run Rese.ve,locat d about 30 miles "If you want me to help pay for east ofPottland near Mount Hood. new darns to increase storage ca- I&.Sten,a Portland city commission- pacity, that's one thing," Cottle er,first floated the idea in March 2001. Creation of such an agency would allow potential partners essentially to trade in the 25-year wholesale water-supply agreements they hold with Portland. In return,new partners would get the say and certainty in regional water policy that many have long advocated. Complicating,their decisions are on- going efforts,led by the Tualadn Val.!y Water District and Clean Water Services, to expand and develop water supplies on the west side of the region. Potential Please see WATER,Page 8 2001-2002 Demand and Consumption Information Portland Water Bureau SYSTEM PRODUCTION DATA 01-02 00-01 99-00 98-99 97-98 Winter Flow Average 87 MGD 89 MGD 91 MGD 98 MGD 100 MGD (November through March) Summer Flow Average 144 MGD 150 MGD 144 MGD 149 MGD 144 MGD (June through September) Peak Day Flow 187 MG 193 MG 202 MG 204 MG 206 MGD Date of peak flow 08/08/01 07/31/00 6/27/00 7/29/98 8/11/97 Average Annual Production 108 MGD 112 MGD 114 MGD 117 MGD 115 MGD SYSTEMWIDE DATA Total anraal system consumption(a) 38.2 BG 38.-BG 39.2 LG 39.3 BG 39.5 BG Total people served (b) 831,300 789,500 773,000 795,000 794,000 Per capita annual consumption- 46,000 48,800 50,700 G 49,400 G 49,800 G Per capita daily.consumption 126 G 134 G 139 G 135 G 136 G TOTAL RETAIL CUSTOMERS Total annual consumption(a) 21.2 BG 21.5 BG 22.5 BG 22.4 BG 23.3 BG #of services(a) 162,600 160,900 159,800 158,900 157,800 Average daily consumption per 357 G 367 G 385 G 397 G 405G service Retail Population(b) 481,300 474,500 456,000 454,000 461,000 SMALL METER 5/8" &3/4" RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS-RETAIL Total annual consumption(a) 8.7 BG 8.8 BG 9.1 BG 9.0 BG 8.9 BG #of services(a) 133,900 132,900 132,000 131,200 130,400 Average daily consumption per 178 G 181 G 189 G 188 G 187 G service ____ Per ca ita dail consumption(c) 69 G 70 G 73 G 72 G 72 G LARGE METER RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS- RETAIL Total annual consumption(a) 3.3 BG 3.3 BG 3.3 BG 3.3 BG 3.2 BG #of services(a) 9,850 9,800 9,700 9,600 9,500 COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTS- RETAIL Total annual consumption(a) 9.2 BG 9.4 BG 10.1 BG 10.1 BG 11.1 BG #of services(a) _ 18,850 18,200 18,100 18,100 18,000___ Average daily consumption per 1,775 G 1,905 G 2,040 G 2,040 G 2,270 G service(adjusted to exclude services with minimal usage) TOTAL WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS Total annual consumption(b) 17.2 BG 17.0 BG 16.7 BG 16.9 BG 16.2 BG Wholesale consumption 45.0% 44.0% 43.0% 43.0% 41% (as a%of total consumption) Population served (d) 350,000 314,500 317,000 341,000 333,000 Average daily per capita consumption 134 G 148 G 144 G 136 G 133 G Sources and notes: Populations figures from 97-98 and 98-99 were based on demand studies and information from the PSU Research Census Center.The Bureau has changed the standard for population figures as noted below. (a) Dated based on billing system reports on July 1. (b) Retail population figures are based on Metro's population forecasts and PSU Population and Research Center estimates updated from the current census. Between 1999 and 2000 wholesale population served decreased due to shift to other water sources. In 2001 Metro refin; d its population estirrates. (c) Customer Profile Benchmark data in 1996 and 1997 identified 2.6 people per household. (d) Wholesale population is adjusted to reflect the percent of total water purchased by wholesale customer from alternative source,. + w s Wholesale Customer Consumption Statistics As of June 30, 2001 Service population(b) Consumption Active Regular Conditional Contract in 100 cubic Revenue Services Wholesale Wholesale Expires Distributor feet (a) Service Area 1 - Connections to supply conduits GNR Corporation 2,625 1,701 25 8 2007 Green Val?;I_Water Company257 _ 2_12_( 3 10 2007 -Gresham,City of 3,352,303 12,106,972 15,004 58,068 2007 Hideaway Hills Water Company 1,862 1,221 14 6 2007 Lorna Water District 8,158 5,368 89 233 2007 Lusted Water District 77,239 50,531 391 912 2007 Pleasant Home Water District 85,449 53735 497 1,434 2007 Powell Valley Road Water District c) d) 1,144,384 693,094 10,549 24,346 2005 Rockwood Water District c 3,782,045 2,284,833 12,604 50,431 13,609 2005 Sk view Acres Water Company 16,175 10,211 73 1 41 2007 Subtotal Area 1 8,470,497 5,207,878 39,249 135,489 13,609 Service Area 2- Connections to gravity transmission Burlington Water District c) 33,944 27,652 109 403 2004 Palatine Hill Water District(c) 18,381 144,023 585 1,984 2007 Subtotal Area 2 52,325 171,675 694 2,387 0 Service Area 3- Connections to pumped transmission Lake Grove Water District(d) 14,933 128,776 1,185 1,385 1385 2007 Tualatin Valley Water District 621,045 0 Note 3 0 2007 Tigard,City of(d) 1,529,132 1268,920 16,067 43,996 6574 2007 Valley View Water District(c) 64,152 58,035 364 1,151 2007 West Slone Water District(c) _ 661,230 599,210 3,378 13,824 _ _ _2007 Subtotal Area 3 '~ 3,017,492 2,054,941- 20,994 60,356 7,959 Service Area 5- Connections to Washington County gravity supply Raleigh Water District(c) 306,871 197,307 965 4,949 2007 Tualatin,City of 2,060,694 1,320,268 5,796 23,461 2007 Tualatin Valley Water District(c)(d) 8,644,643 6,062,411 50,689 122.880 44,297 2007 Subtotal Area 5 11 012,208 7,579,986 57,450 151.290 44.297 TOTAL 22,717,322 15,014,480 118,387 349,522 65,866 Notes (a) From distributors'reports of active services as of June 30, 2002. (b) Population estimates are based on Metro's population forecasts.The Portland Water Bureau serves the population listed under"conditional wholesale"under certain circumstances as determined by contract. (c) Consumption and revenue figures are adjusted for water sales to City customers. (d) These water districts have water sources in addition to the City of Portland. (e) Revenue and active service data for Tualatin Valley Water District is reported in Service Area 5. Sign-in Sheet for Intergovernmental Water Board Meeting November 19, 2002 Name (Please Print) Would you like to speak to the Board?