07/10/2002 - Packet Intergovernmental Water Board Meeting
Serving Tigard, King City, Durham and Unincorporated Area
Wednesday, July 10, 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—June 12, 2002
Motion from Board for minute approval.
3. Proposed Bull Run Drinking Water Agency—Ed Wegner/Joyce Patton (10 minutes)
4. Assistant PW Director's Utility Report—Dennis Koellermeier(20 minutes)
a. Beaverton Intertie
b. Aquifer Storage and Recovery
c. Proposed Water Rate Adjustment: Multi-Year Approach
5. Summer Operating Plan—Richard Sattler(10 minutes)
6. Informational Items
Items will be discussed briefly if time allows—otherwise printed info will be distributed.
7. Public Comments
Call for any comments from public.
8. Non Agenda Items
Call for non-agenda items from Board. Next meeting date August 14, 2002, at Water Auditorium.
9. Adjournment—Approximate time 7.00 p.m.
Motion for adjournment.
Executive Session: The Intergovernmental Water Board may go into Executive Session under the provisions of ORS
192.660(1)(d), (e), (fl&(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 maybe 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
June 12, 2002
Members Present: Patrick Carroll, Jan Drangsholt, Norm Penner, and
Joyce Patton. Bill Scheiderich arrived at 5:40 p.m.
Staff Present: Sara Danz, Dennis Koellermeier, Tom Imdieke, and
Kathy Kaatz
Visitors: Paul Owen and Roel Lundquist
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes— May 8, 2002
Commissioner Joyce Patton motioned to accept the minutes of the May 8, 2002, meeting
and Commissioner Patrick Carroll seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to
accept the minutes as presented.
Dennis Koellermeier requested a change in the order of agenda items and asked that #8,
Proposed Water Rate Adjustment: Multi-Year Approach, be discussed at that time and
that#7, Proposed Meeting Schedule for Citizen Involvement in Long Term Water, be
canceled and discussed at the July IWB meeting. Those changes were agreed upon.
8. Proposed Water Rate Adjustment: Multi-Year Approach
Dennis Koellermeier introduced Tom Imdieke from the Finance Department who was there
to assist in answering questions. Mr. Koellermeier proceeded with a PowerPoint
presentation, which, if successful, would be presented to City Council.
He stated that the Annual Water Rate Adjustment Plan contained a few changes. The
question asked of the City Council would be whether to adjust water rates to deal with the
increased costs of providing water service.
Brief historical background
• In 1999 the City commissioned a water rate study that was completed in April 2000.
• The study contained a rate model projecting multi-year rate increases and was
adopted by the IWB.
• In May 2000 a 3% rate increase was approved by Council and went into effect July 1,
2000. (The amount was much less than recommended by the rate model.)
• In February 2001 a 15% increase to be effective May 1, 2001, was approved.
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In preparation for the 2002 rate review, the major assumptions of the 2000 rate model
were reviewed. The major points included:
• Purchase of water from outside entities—this remains on-going for now
• 40 million dollar CIP—some of this has been accomplished
• ASR development costs — more perfected now
• Customer growth continuation —growing faster than the model assumed
0 City "behind" on the scheduled rate increases
News issues or programs that affect the rate model are centered around the CIP. The
school district bond issue was successful in passing, which requires us to move faster
than we had anticipated to build the reservoir on the school's property. Basically we will
have to reverse the order of building our projects. The reservoir, pump station and piping
required for this project will cost approximately $9 million, which is outside of our planned
ability to pay as we go and will require a revenue bond in the near future.
The school district wants to move ahead quickly to build the school on that location and
our agreement with them is to build the reservoir simultaneously. Preliminary engineering
studies have been performed, but have basically been conceptual in nature. The school
district has not focused on where the school will be located in relationship to the playing
fields and parking area, however, they are farther ahead of us in that they already have
the funding and it is conceivable for them to complete the school construction in two years.
Commissioner Patton asked Tom Imdieke's opinion on the potential impacts of selling
revenue bonds at the same time as funding the new library. Mr. Imdieke thought it would be
okay in today's market given the current status of funds and also the proposed 3-year rate.
Mr. Koellermeier continued explaining the multi-year strategy and stated that the proposed
resolution would set rates for the next three years with increases of 10% in 2002, 6% in
2003 and 6% in 2004. It also is being proposed that effective dates be moved to October of
each year, which would minimize the impact on summer water usage for the customer and
also allow time for an information and conservation message campaign.
A chart was reviewed entitled Non-Booster Average Bi-Monthly Water Bills (based on 22
CCF of usage) for March 2002, which indicated that even with the implementation of the
proposed rate increase, the Tigard Water Service Area would still remain in the bottom third
of the rate chart.
Mr. Imdieke stated that a 19% increase would be needed in 2003 to get to where the
CH2MHill model indicates we should be. The Public Works and Finance Departments
prepared a smoother way to decrease the gap with the 3-year cycle period followed by
another review and re-evaluation. Commissioner Patton appreciated the phased-in
approach, which would be easier to explain and helps the ratepayers understand.
Commissioner Carroll asked what increase would be seen after the revenue bond. Mr.
Imdieke was not able to answer that question at that time. He added that adopting the
proposed 3-year rate increase would help alleviate problems when we do go out for a
revenue bond. The bond market would want to see a new model, not one completed or
updated by internal staff but one prepared by an independent reviewer.
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Mr. Koellermeier displayed a fee schedule with the proposed new rates projected for the
3-year cycle.
Commissioner Carroll asked when we would have to break ground for the reservoir. Mr.
Koellermeier indicated that it would be soon. There were legal requirements for the school
board to meet on the property before work can be started. The reservoir would consist of
a completely underground tank and over the top of the tank would be an artificial turf
sports facility.
Roel Lundquist requested further explanation about the 3-year strategy and how that
would affect the revenue bond. Mr. lmdieke explained that we would be viewed in a much
better position when going to the bond market if it could be shown that the
Intergovernmental Water Board and the Tigard City Council both supported the multi-year
rate increase and we could commit through the revenue stream.
Commissioner Patton moved to approve the recommendation for the multi-year rate
increase with the stipulation that the Rate Resolution Draft would come back to the
IWB for approval next month. Commissioner Drangsholt seconded the motion. The
vote to approve the recommended rate increase was unanimous.
Dennis Koellermeier apologized for not bringing the Resolution and stated it was on the
corner of his desk.
3. Conservation Update— Sara Danz
Sara told the IWB that the summer conservation plan would include voluntary continuation
of even/odd watering days. A new program entitled Water Saver Landscape Rebate
Program would also be implemented that promotes conservation and encourages
customer participation by rewarding participants for landscape conservation. The effective
date of the program would be retroactive from April 1, 2002, and run through October 31,
2002. Participants interested in the program request the application and are mailed a
packet, which includes a brochure explaining the program, the eligibility requirements, and
an application form. Participants are required to complete an application form and attach
their original receipts then mail it all to Sara who determines the amount of the rebate and
sends it to Utility Billing. The rebate credit will be shown on their next water bill.
Products included in the program are landscape audit, rain sensor for automatic
irrigation system, lawn aeration, manual hose bib timer, and mulch. Maximum rebate
amounts are $50.00 for a landscape audit and $25.00 for rain sensor, lawn aeration,
hose bib timer and mulch. Application and information also are on the City's website.
The prime purpose for the program is to reduce the water demands during the summer
months, but customers are also welcome to call to get other information about
conservation. The program also allows us to build relationships with the green industry
(garden centers, nurseries and landscape contractors) and encourages the market for
landscape/aeration systems, conservation products, services, education and assistance.
The program budget is $5,000, and if the evaluation of the program shows a high level of
customer satisfaction and support, the budget may be increased to allow for additional
rebates next summer and fall.
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The rain gauges and brochures are available in the library, City Hall and the Water
Building. Sara would be willing to place them in other locations if that can be arranged.
The City does not have a list of contractors who provide the services. Commissioner
Penner suggested including a caveat or disclaimer with the brochure to encourage
participants to investigate contractors before subscribing to their services.
4. Proposed Bull Run Drinking Water Agency— Joyce Patton
Last month's meeting of the Policy Setting Committee (PSC) was held in Gresham and
was interesting in that the participants heard about the work being done by the technical
groups and legal governance group. Information was provided on the investigation into
the ORS 190 agreement, PUD, and water authorities. Some problems were brought
forward as some participants are PUDs and would have to be completely absorbed into
another PUD (two PUDs are not permitted within the same jurisdictional area) and water
authorities also have restrictions that require evaluation. The financial group's
presentation gave recommendations for acquiring a specific audit of Portland's assets.
The participating agencies are not willing to pay for a full audit at this time as estimated
costs to perform that level of audit range between $300,000 - $400,000. The engineering
group reported on the identification of assets. That presentation was the easiest to
understand of all the work groups. There was a large public audience, but not a lot of
controversial questions or comments. The next meeting is scheduled for June 20tH
Everyone involved is pushing forward to meet the scheduled timelines.
Commissioner Scheiderich explained briefly about governance issue options and what the
elected people want. An issue of concern brought up was if agency members would be
allowed to decide on the extent of their participation. State law indicates that revenue
bonds must be passed by each participating member in a Chapter 190 IGA. If a
participant decided they did not want to support additional improvements, an option would
be that they would be terminated from the partnership and cashed out on unfavorable
terms. There were stumbling blocks with all the alternatives that were being brought out.
Many problems were coming from the engineering technical work group whose thinking
was that everyone must agree and everyone must pay whether it was in their interest or
not. Another issue causing an obstacle was how the percentage of ownership would be
calculated.
Commissioner Patton stated that as the chair of the PSC, she has a high level of misgiving
that this would be pulled off. The participants are trying very hard and working in good
faith, but there have been rumors and rumblings as to what Portland might do to meet their
unique needs.
Commissioner Scheiderich stated that one of the issues Portland brought up was that all
existing Portland Water Bureau employees must be employed by the new agency. It was
pointed out to Portland that legally it was not that simple. Another problem would be how
to divide an employee's time between distribution, transmission, storage or generation.
Commissioner Patton said there has been a lot of sincere effort on the part of all
participants, but there may be some issues that may not be able to be overcome with
some of the jurisdictions involved.
Commissioner Scheiderich continued by adding that some of Portland's assets cannot
legally be transferred. Participants would most likely not own storage, but could own a
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guaranteed outcome, which could not easily be measured. Metro has offered to take on
the function of running the regional water system, if approved.
5. Assistant PW Director's Utility Report— Dennis Koellermeier
Beaverton Intertie -This project should be breaking ground any day.
ASR— Several documents were distributed regarding the ASR project. In review, the
presentation last month recommended rehabilitation work on the ASR well ($70,000), the
project was stopped temporarily, a second opinion was sought, data was reviewed, and a
successful step test was completed with less than 10% capacity loss. The $70,000
rehabilitation investment would probably not have to take place. The $4,000 investment in
the other engineer was a good investment. Both firms are Oregon's experts in ASR and
they are now collaborating on our project.
July 3rd is the date when withdrawal will begin with another water quality sampling event
before injecting into the system. In mid-summer a flavor panel (blind taste testing) will be
held, which will be important to the success of the ASR program. After withdrawing most
of the 97 mg the final report of the study will be finalized and it will then be determined
where to go from there.
JWC — Nothing to report.
Regional Drinking Water Supply Agency— Commissioner Patton already covered.
Clute Property Sale —The reappraisal of the property brought the value up by $20,000
and is a tentative item on the City Council agenda for August 27tH
A non-agenda item of information is that the warmer summer weather has caused water
usage to rise up to 9 mgd.
6. Recommendations to Portland for Water Treatment Plant Options
The IWB has been briefed several times at prior meetings about the Bull Run Treatment
Plant Options and recommendations from the IWB were requested. Mr. Koellermeier
reported that Tualatin Valley Water District and Powell Valley Water District have made
official motions to endorse the membrane filter plant at Powell Butte. The Water
Managers Board met earlier that day and made the same recommendation.
The location of the plant at Powell Butte is an important decision. If in the future the
Columbia River well field water needed to be treated, another plant would need to be built
if the plant was not built at Powell Butte. The conduits have issues with length, biological
growth and low flow periods. The concept would be to use the existing conduits as raw
water supply pipelines that could be treated downstream from those issues instead of
treating the water in multiple locations.
The membrane filter is the most expensive, but would accomplish the most and has the
best potential for any new advancement changes in the future. The review panel is
scheduled to make their decision tomorrow.
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Commissioner Scheiderich requested to know what the group's response was to the
Oregonian spin that the membrane was the least proven method. Mr. Koellermeier stated
that it has been discussed and it is the least used because it is new technology. There are
several plants in the United States, the largest being in the 70 mgd range, that use this
technology and it has been proven effective with these lesser volumes of water.
Commissioner Scheiderich asked Mr. Koellermeier to explain how that method was better
than direct filtration. Mr. Koellermeier explained that the Bull Run water source was
already a very clean source of water with not many particles, so using a traditional filtration
method requires them to dirty the water in order to clean it and that method required the
use of more chemicals. The membrane treatment method required less use of chemicals.
Commissioner Scheiderich said he thought the Bull Run was the most turbid of the local
water sources. Mr. Koellermeier stated that at times that statement was true, but when it
was not turbid, it was cleaner when compared to other sources.
There was a brief discussion about the various methods of filtration, including the ozone
method. The consensus was that they had not received enough informational input to
base a recommendation at that time.
7. Proposed Meeting Schedule for Citizen Involvement in Long Term Water
This item was rescheduled to be discussed at the July IWB meeting.
9. Informational Items
Informational items were distributed for review by the Board Members.
10. Public Comments- None
11. Non-Agenda Items
Commissioner Patton announced that she would be moving September 1s' and no longer
be a resident of Tigard. The IWB representative would most likely be her alternate, Craig
Dirksen, however the Council would be discussing these changes. Commissioner
Patton's term would automatically end after this year. The election in November would
bring on another Council member, so because of the short period of time, it was unlikely
that an appointment would be made for the vacated seat.
12. Adjournment
Commissioner Carroll motioned to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Patton
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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PROPOSED
BULL RUN REGIONAL
DRINKING WATER
AGENCY
MEDIA PACKET
JULY 2002
Proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking Water Agency
Open House Announcement
In March 2001, the City of Portland issued an invitation to the water provider
community in the Portland metropolitan region. The invitation proposed the
formation of a new governmental structure to provide ownership and
management of the region's water sources, including the Bull Run Watershed
and the Columbia South Shore Wellfield. During the past year, over a dozen
interested water providers, along with Clean Water Services and Metro, have
joined together to research the proposal.
Staff and elected officials from 13 agencies in the Portland Metropolitan Region
are studying the feasibility of forming a regional drinking water agency. They are
currently evaluating a variety of models and approaches and are scheduled to
make a recommendation by September 2002. Prior to making a their
recommendation, staff and policy makers would like to hear from the public.
In an effort to encourage public involvement, the participating agencies have
organized open houses for interested citizens to learn more about the Proposed
Bull Run Regional Drinking Water Agency Study. The open house will provide
citizens with an opportunity to talk with community leaders and project staff as
well as provide a forum to gather public comments and concerns regarding the
study.
The City of Tigard will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, July 24, 2002
from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Tigard Water District Building located at 8777 SW
Burnham Road.
Agenda
6:30pm Welcome
7:OOpm Introductions and project overview presentation
7:20pm Questions, answers and general discussions
8:20pm Wrap-Up
Participating Agencies
City of Beaverton City of Portland City of Tigard
Clean Water Services Powell Valley Road Water District City of Tualatin
City of Gresham Raleigh Water District Tualatin Valley Water District
Metro Rockwood Water PUD West Slope Water District
Sunrise Water Authority
For additional information, visit the City of Portland's website at
www.water.ci.portland.or.us and click on "What's New?" or contact Ed Wegner at
503-639-4171.
'�� Proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking Water Agency
OPEN HOUSE
Background: Staff and elected officials from 13 agencies in the Portland metropolitan
region have been studying the feasibility of forming a regional drinking water agency.
They are currently evaluating a variety of models and approaches and are scheduled to
make a recommendation by September. Prior to making a recommendation, staff and
policy makers want to hear from the public.
Please join us. Learn more about the Proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking Water
Agency study. Talk with community leaders and project staff. Give us your comments
about the study.
Three Open Houses
Wednesday, July 17 Wednesday, July 24 Wednesday, July 31
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
City of Gresham Tigard Water District The Portland Building
Conference Center Building Meeting Room C
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. 8777 SW Burnham Rd. 1120 SW 5" Ave.
Gresham Tigard Portland
For assistance with directions to meetings and open houses, check on-line directions.
Go to Yahoo and click on "Maps"for the direction locator.
Open House Agenda
6:30 p.m. Welcome
7:00 p.m. Introductions and project overview presentation
7:20 p.m. Questions, answers and general discussions
8:20 p.m. Wrap-up
For additional information, visit our website at www.water.ci.portland.or.us,
click on "What's New?"
or contact your agency representative.
(Agency representatives are listed on the reverse side of this handout.)
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Participating Agencies
Technical Advisory Committee
City of Beaverton City of Portland City of Tigard
David Winship Mark Knudson Ed Wegner
(503)350-4059 (503)823-7499 (503)639-4171
Clean Water Services Powell Valley Road Water Dist. City of Tualatin
Tom VanderPlaat Tom Pokorny Mike McKillip
(503)846-8758 (503)761-5011 (503)691-3030
City of Gresham Raleigh Water Dist. Tualatin Valley Water Dist.
Dave Rouse Matt Steidler Todd Heidgerken
(503)618-2430 (503)292-4894 (503)642-1511
Metro Rockwood Water PUD West Slope Water Dist.
Michael Morrissey Harvey Barnes Jerry Arnold
(503)797-1907 (503)665-4179 (503)292-2777
Sunrise Water Authority
John Thomas
(503) 761-0220
Policy Steering Committee
City of Beaverton City of Portland City of Tigard
Mayor Rob Drake Commissioner Dan Saltzman Councilor Joyce Patton
(503)526-2481 (503)823-4151 (PSC Chair)
(503)639-4171
Clean Water Services Powell Valley Road Water Dist. City of Tualatin
Chair Tom Brian Commissioner Bud Farm Councilor Ed Truax
(503)846-8681 (503)761-5011 (503)692-2000
City of Gresham Raleigh Water Dist. Tualatin Valley Water Dist.
Mayor Charles Becker Commissioner Phil Gladstein Chair Richard Burke
(503)618-2584 (503)292-4894 (PSC Vice-Chair)
(503)690-8260
Metro Rockwood Water PUD West Slope Water Dist.
Executive Mike Burton President Sandra Ramaker Commissioner A.P.
(503)797-1502 (503)665-4179 DiBenedetto
(503)292-2777
Sunrise Water Authority
Chair Robert Frentress
(503)761-0220
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PHASE I SUMMARY
Proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking Water Agency
What happened during Phase I?
In August 2001,twelve agencies entered into an agreement to research the potential formation
of a regional water provider agency. This group, eventually expanding to 14 agency members,
assigned managers to work with elected officials to assess the possibilities for improved water
service to the region through changes in governance and structure.
Over the next six months, these managers carried out a number of tasks to fulfill their
assignment, including the following.
• Achieved consensus on the assignment.
• Adopted criteria that would be important to positive outcomes.
• Investigated governance models in Oregon and elsewhere.
• Explored governance alternatives available under Oregon law.
• Provided public information and sought public comments and input.
Phase I was completed and the Progress Report was published
in December 2001. This report is available online at
www.water.ci.portland.or.us, under"What's New?" The key
findings from Phase I are listed below.
• There was significant interest and support for a regional water agency.
• To start, the supply should be limited to the Bull Run Watershed and
the Columbia South Shore Wellfield systems.
• Portland City Council would not accept the Willamette River as a
drinking water source for the City of Portland. (With this exception, the proposed agency could be
open to the inclusion of other sources in the future.)
• The ORS 190 Intergovernmental Agreement appeared to be the most feasible governance tool, but
evaluation of additional options that could be provided under existing Oregon law would also be
needed.
Phase I Timelines
March 2001 ■ Portland Commissioner Erik Sten proposed formation of a new
governmental structure to provide drinking water service for the
region.
May—June 2001 ■ Public meetings conducted.
■ Elected officials discuss interest in Commissioner Sten's proposal.
Staff begins research.
August 2001 ■ Interested agencies agreed to jointly fund and research the potential
formation of a regional drinking water supply and transmission
agency.
August—September 2001 ■ Additional research conducted by staff.
October 2001 ■ Citizen workshop held.
November 2001 ■ Public meeting conducted; included citizen involvement activity to
explore criteria and issues.
December 2001 ■ Public meeting conducted.
■ Phase I Progress Report published.
January 2002 ■ Public meeting conducted; agencies decided to proceed with Phase II.
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PHASE II SUMMARY
Proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking Water Agency
What is happening in Phase II?
The second phase of study is scheduled to run from March — December 2002. In this second
phase of study, the Policy Steering Committee (PSC), comprised of elected officials from the 13
participating agencies, have adopted criteria for a proposed agency to address. Managers from
the participating agencies make up the Technical Advisory Committee, which will complete
more detailed work to analyze governance alternatives, develop financial models that would
result in proposed rates and charges for water supply, and determine which parts of the Bull
Run and Columbia South Shore Wellfield would be part of a regional supply and transmission
system. A Public Information & Involvement Plan has been approved by the PSC to provide a
variety of options for citizens to learn about the project and give their input.
How is Phase II structured?
J ` Currently, the project has 13 participants from the Portland
metropolitan region, including 11 water providers, Clean
'W' V Water Services, and Metro. Phase II of this study is directed
and managed by a Policy Steering Committee, Technical
- Advisory Committee, four working groups, and a team of
°s consultants.
Policy Steering Committee—The Policy Steering Committee (PSC) is comprised of one
elected official from each participating agency.
City of Beaverton City of Portland City of Tigard
Mayor Rob Drake Commissioner Dan Saltzman Councilor Joyce Patton(PSC Chair)
Clean Water Services Powell Valley Road Water Dist. City of Tualatin
Chair Tom Brian Commissioner Bud Farm Councilor Ed Truax
City of Gresham Raleigh Water Dist. Tualatin Valley Nater Dist.
Mayor Charles Becker Commissioner Phil Gladstein Chair Richard Burke(PSC Vice-Chair)
Metro Rockwood Water PUD West Slope Water Dist.
Executive Mike Burton President Sandra Ramaker Commissioner A.P.DiBenedetto
Sunrise Water Authority
Chair Robert Frentress
The role of the Steering Committee is to identify policy issues that need administrative and
technical analysis. Based on that analysis, the PSC will look at various policy alternatives and
select and approve policy recommendations that will be included in the Phase II Report. The
report will then be referred to the full elected bodies of the participants. The PSC meets the
fourth Thursday evening of each month, at alternating locations. PSC meetings are open to the
public and include agenda time for public comments.
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Technical Advisory Committee—The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is comprised of
administrators and senior officials from each of the participating agencies. The TAC's role is to
provide support to the PSC; and to manage the Phase II provisions contained in an
Intergovernmental Agreement, including the work program, schedule, and consultants'
contracts. The TAC meets each Monday afternoon. TAC meetings are open to the public and
include agenda time for public comments.
Meeting schedules and locations for the PSC and TAC can be found online at
www.water.ci.portland.or.us, click on "What's New?"
Participant Workgroups—
Governance and Legal. This workgroup has the responsibility to review the various
governance structures provided for under Oregon law and to compare and contrast those
structures to the criteria approved by the PSC. In addition, this workgroup is charged with
responding to the myriad of legal issues and questions pertaining to the structure, governance,
water rights, and operation of the proposed agency.
Finance: This workgroup is charged with reviewing all financial analysis prepared by the
project's consultants, including asset valuation, rates and rate methodology, equity buy-in by the
participants, capital financing, and debt retirement, etc.
Engineering: This workgroup is charged with determining what assets comprise the supply
system and how the supply system will operate to serve all members of the agency. The
Engineering Workgroup will determine if some members of the agency cannot be served initially,
how they will be served.
Public Information & Involvement. This workgroup is responsible for developing a plan and
process to inform and receive input from the public on the development of the proposed agency.
For information, contact the TAC Chair, Ed Wegner, at(503) 639-4171.
Phase II Timelines
March 2002 ■ Phase II Citizen Involvement Workshop conducted.
■ Final date to become a Phase II participating agency.
■ Consultant selection completed.
April—September 2002 ■ Policy Steering Committee,Technical Advisory Committee,
workgroups, staff and consultants work together on the Phase II
study.
■ Regular meetings of the PSC and TAC are held; agendas include time
for public input.
■ Public information materials are posted on Portland Water Bureau's
website;meetings and events are posted on cable access stations.
■ Participants utilize public information and involvement activities
tailored for their individual agencies.
September 2002 ■ Phase II study completed.
October—December 2002 ■ PSC members take Phase H recommendations to their elected bodies.
■ Participants conduct citizen information and involvement activities.
January—February 2003 ■ Determination made as to whether or not there are enough committed
agencies to make it economically feasible to create a Bull Run
regional drinking water agency.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
L� Proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking Water Agency
What is this project about?
In March 2001, City of Portland Commissioner Erik Sten issued an invitation to the water
provider community in the Portland metropolitan region. In the invitational letter to elected
officials representing the 38 area water providers, he proposed that the region consider forming
a new governmental structure to provide ownership and management of the region's water
sources, including the Bull Run Watershed and the Columbia South Shore Wellfield.
Commissioner Sten suggested several reasons for believing that a more regional approach to
water supply management in the Portland metropolitan area would yield substantial benefits to
ratepayers and to the environment.
In May and June 2001, Commissioner Sten first
asked elected officials to write and tell him what their
vision and needs for a regional agency would be. He
then invited the officials to attend a meeting where
this idea could be further discussed, explored and
assessed.
In August 2001, over a dozen interested water Ea'
providers, along with Clean Water Services and
Metro,joined together to research Commissioner
Sten's proposal. Agreements to participate were
ratified, and Phase I began.
Bull Run Lake
Why regionalize?
This project may provide an option for addressing a number of regional drinking water concerns.
• The Portland metropolitan region will need to supply more water to meet future growth
needs.
• Currently, there is enough water, but at this time we do not have adequate storage,
treatment and transmission facilities to meet future demand. These provisions will be costly
to the individual ratepayer. A broader customer base could help reduce these costs.
• Conservation can make a difference, but it alone cannot solve the problem.
• There are 38 drinking water providers in the Portland metropolitan region, but few have their
own water sources.
• The region's major sources of water supply—the Bull Run system, the Clackamas River,
and the Tualatin Trask River system —could be better coordinated. The existing Bull Run
proposal is the first step in this kind of regional coordination of dinking water supplies.
• Regionalization of water sources could offer significant improvements through cost-sharing
and quality assurance. It could spread costs, share equity in the system, reduce duplication,
and minimize future rate impacts.
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Why regionalize now?
This is not a new idea. For at least 25 years, the City of Portland has been moving toward
greater regional involvement in drinking water. Former Portland City Commissioner Mike
Lindberg and current Commissioner Erik Sten, with support from the Portland City Council, have
pursued this set of issues for more than ten years.
Cooperative planning for drinking water supply has been underway in the Portland area since
1989, by an Intergovernmental Agreement that is managed by the Regional Water Providers
Consortium.
Portland has sold wholesale water for over 100 years. Currently, there are 26 wholesale
customers with 25-year contracts that will expire in the next 3—5 years. This provides a good
opportunity to review the existing managing structure. In addition, wholesale customers
indicated a desire for an institutional change to spread equity, ownership and financial
responsibility more broadly.
In 2001, Portland Commissioner Erik Sten initiated discussions about regionalization with other
elected officials in the metropolitan area. Portland's City Council confirmed this initiative and
passed three resolutions directing Commissioner Sten to pursue the issues on behalf of the
City, with appropriate public involvement.
Summary of Study Work:
Phase I Study– In March 2001, fourteen agencies entered into an agreement to begin
studying the potential formation of a regional water provider agency. This study was
concluded in December 2001 and the final report, titled Progress Report– Regional
Drinking Water Supply Initiative was published. To view the Progress Report online, go
to www.water.ci.portland.or.us, click on "What's New?"
Phase II Study– In March 2002, agencies now numbering 13, entered into an
agreement to begin the next phase of study. This phase will be completed in September
2002. Once the Phase II Study Report is published, the elected bodies of the
participating agencies will begin decision-making processes to determine whether their
agencies are interested in becoming members of a Bull Run Regional Drinking Water
Agency. It is envisioned that decisions regarding membership will be made by the end
of December 2002.
Phase II Participating Agencies
City of Beaverton City of Portland City of Tigard
Clean Water Services Powell Valley Road Water Dist. City of Tualatin
City of Gresham Raleigh Water Dist. Tualatin Valley Water Dist.
Metro Rockwood Water PUD West Slope Water Dist.
Sunrise Water Authority
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RESOURCES
��_ Proposed Bull Run Regional Drinking Water Agency
Where to get information &
how to get involved
cm Visit our website at www.water.ci.portland.or.us, click on "What's New?"
Mm Attend regular Technical Advisory and Policy Steering Committee meetings.
These meetings are open to the public and include agenda time for public
comments.
Technical Advisory Committee Meetings
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Mondays
Portland Water Bureau Interstate Auditorium
1900 N. Interstate Avenue
Policy Steering Committee Meetings
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 27 Thursday,July 25 Thursday,August 22
Metro Tualatin Valley Water Dist. City of Gresham
Council Chambers 1850 SW 170th Ave. Conference Center
600 NE Grand Ave. Beaverton 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy.
Portland . Gresham
Come to an Open House and talk with community leaders and project staff
about this work.
Wednesday,July 17 Wednesday,July 24 Wednesday,July 31
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
City of Gresham Tigard Water District Building Portland Building
Conference Center 8777 S.W. Burnham Rd. Meeting Room C
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. Tigard 1120 S.W. 5th Ave.
Gresham Portland
For assistance with directions to meetings and open houses, check on-line directions.
Go to Yahoo and click on"Maps"for the direction locator.
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Contact us. Your participating agency representative will be happy to discuss this
project with you.
Policy Steering Committee
City of Beaverton City of Portland City of Tigard
Mayor Rob Drake Commissioner Dan Saltzman Councilor Joyce Patton
(503)526-2481 (503) 823-4151 (PSC Chair)
(503)639-4171
Clean Water Services Powell Valley Road Water Dist. City of Tualatin
Chair Tom Brian Commissioner Bud Farm Couricilor Ed Truax
(503)846-8681 (503)761-5011 (503)692-2000
City of Gresham Raleigh Water Dist. Tualatin Valley Water Dist.
Mayor Charles Becker Commissioner Phil Gladstein Chair Richard Burke
(503)618-2584 (503)292-4894 (PSC Vice-Chair)
(503)690-8260
Metro Rockwood Water PUD West Slope Water Dist.
Executive Mike Burton President Sandra Ramaker Commissioner A.P. DiBenedetto
(503)797-1502 (503)665-4179 (503)292-2777
Sunrise Water Authority
Chair Robert Frentress
(503) 761-0220
Technical Advisory Committee
City of Beaverton City of Portland City of Tigard
David Winship Mark Knudson Ed Wegner
(503)350-4059 (503)823-7499 (503)639-4171
Clean Water Services Powell Valley Road Water Dist. City of Tualatin
Tom VanderPlaat Tom Pokorny Mike McKillip
(503)846-8758 (503)761-5011 (503)691-3030
City of Gresham Raleigh Water Dist. Tualatin Valley Water Dist.
Dave Rouse Matt Steidler Todd Heidgerken
(503)618-2430 (503)292-4894 (503)642-1511
Metro Rockwood Water PUD West Slope Water Dist.
Michael Morrissey Harvey Barnes Jerry Arnold
(503)797-1907 (503)665-4179 (503)292-2777
Sunrise Water Authority
John Thomas
(503)761-0220
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City of Tigard EXHIBIT A
Fees and Charges Schedule
Department Revenue Source Fee or Charge Effective Date
PUBLIC WORKS -WATER
Booster Pump Charge $3.64/bimea 2i27/01
3.89/bimonthly 10/01/2002 -09/30/2003
4.12/bimonthly 10/01/2003-09/30/2004
4.37/bimonthly 10/1/04
Customer Charge 4.001bimeRt* "�4
(Basic fee charged to customers to have the City deliver water.) 4.40/bimonthly 10/01/2002-09/30/2003
4.66/bimonthly 10/01/2003-09/30/2004
4.94/bimonthly 10/1/04
Fire Hydrant Usage- Temporary 2/27/01
Hook-up service 50.00
Continued use 50.00/month
Consumption 1.81/ccf used
Fire Rates (Sprinklers) 2/27/01
6"or smaller 17.00/month
8"or larger 22.50/month
Fire Service Connection 1,400.00 + 12%fee based 2/27/01
on construction costs.
Meter Disconnection Actual labor and material costs 1/23/96
Meter Installation Fees
5/8"x 3/4" Meter 325.00 2/27/01
1" Meter 500.00
1 1/2" Meter 850.00
2" Meter 1,000.00
3"or more Meter Actual Cost 5/23/00
Sanitary Sewer Service 6/6/00
(City receives 21.4%of fees collected)
Base Charge 15.58/dwelling unit/month
Use Charge 1.08/100 cubic feet/month for individual customer winter av
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City of Tigard EXHIBIT A
Fees and Charges Schedule
Department Revenue Source Fee or Charge Effective Date
Storm and Surface Water 6/6/00
(City receives 75%of fees collected)
Service Charge 4.00/ESU/month
Water Disconnection Charge for Non-payment 2/27/01
During business hours 50.00
After hours, holidays and weekends 100.00
Water Line Construction-New Development 12% of Actual Cost 2/27/01
Water Usage Charges
Residential 66/100 eubwo feet of w,+,. 1
1.71/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2002 -09/30/2003
1.81/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2003-09/30/2004
1.92/100 cubic feet of water 10/1/04
Multi-Family 1.641100 ,., b*G feet of w,+,,. 2127101
1.69/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2002 -09/30/2003
1.79/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2003-09/30/2004
1.90/100 cubic feet of water 10/1/04
Commercial 2i27101
1.99/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2002-09/30/2003
2.11/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2003-09/30/2004
2.24/100 cubic feet of water 10/1/04
Industrial 1.60/100 oub*e feet of w 2/27/01
1.65/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2002- 09/30/2003
1.75/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2003- 09/30/2004
1.86/100 cubic feet of water 10/1/04
Irrigation 1.93/100 e bao feet of w I
2.12/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2002 - 09/30/2003
2.25/100 cubic feet of water 10/01/2003-09/30/2004
2.39/100 cubic feet of water 10/1/04
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City of Tigard
Public Works Department
--Water Division--
Summer Operational Plan
2002
Introduction
• Purpose of this plan
The functional purpose of this plan was to research and record the many details, nuances and
knowledge accumulated over time by the system operators and engineers and organize it into
a useful format that would aid the current water management team. This effort was used to
produce an operations plan that allows operators and decision-makers the information and
time to make critical decisions affecting water supplies.
Current maximum capacity for supply this summer is 11.7 MGD. This compares to an
anticipated peak day demand in the system of approximately 13+ MGD. Based on data
recorded for the last 4 summers we can expect system demand to exceed our maximum daily
supply this year. Specifically, taking into account last 4 years historical data, we can expect
this to happen on an average of 10 days this summer. We are very vulnerable to the
consecutive days (4-5) when this happens. By operating our system at the high end (full),
using weather forecasts and planning in advance we are taking efforts to minimize our
vulnerability. This fact requires careful use of storage capacities and timely decision making.
Tigard continues to implement an active, multifaceted water conservation program and has
asked citizens to voluntarily submit to an even/odd watering restriction. In addition to the
voluntary water and new to our program this year is the Watersaver Landscape Rebate
Program. This program offers up to $150.00 to customer annually for landscape products and
services. The City of Tigard has also implemented internal efforts to reduce water use,
through watering cutbacks, vehicle washing etc. Any further conservation efforts in Tigard will
have to cross the line from voluntary to mandatory.
In summary, managing the Tigard water system through the summer season is challenging
and demands close attention and critical decision making. This document was produced to aid
in that process.
Summer 2002 Operational Plan July 8,2002
Page 1
• System Overview
Our system has the ability to store 24.4 million gallons of water in 13 reservoirs, ranging in size
of.20 mg to 10 mg. Three pressure zones are tied to these reservoirs/storage volumes
(pressure zones are based on elevation above sea level). Our upper zone 713'is located at
the summit of Bull Mt with ultimate storage of 2.4 mg. The 10-mg reservoir is referred to as
zone 470'and sometimes called terminal reservoir. Remaining is the 410'. which includes 9
reservoirs totally 12 mg.
As mentioned, Tigard purchases water from other sources with a small percentage of our
water, 1 MGD being produced by Aquifer Storage and Recovery(ASR) and.5 MGD being
produced by one deep well. Since Lake Oswego one of our previous sources of water, no
longer have the need/ability to sell us the quantity of water we historically obtained, we ar%
faced with juggling supply against demand. Our system is able to purchase from 2 possiblo 3
outside sources during summer months, City of Portland, Tualatin Valley Water District
(TVWD) and Joint Water Commission (JWC). The Portland(Bradley connections) gives us the
ability to withdrawn 5800 gpm or 8.4 mgd. TVWD (Baylor St.) has restricted capacity of 1250
gpm or 1.8 mgd. The third source, JWC (connection through City of Beaverton) is a wild card
at this time. We have historically been able to withdraw.75 mgd during winter/spring months.
We are heavily dependent on automation of our system, which gives the ability to manipulate
our system. This automation is controlled through a Supervisory Control Acquisition Data
Advisor or SCADA system. All reservoirs, pumps and supply sources are monitored with the
ability to make changes to each function of our water system. We currently monitor our water
stem 24 hours a day 7 days a week with a laptop computer and modem.
Summer 2002 Operational Plan July 8,2002
Page 2
■ Operational Plan
Reservoir Levels will be our indicators for the operation of our water system. With the aid of our
master plan, consulting engineer(MSA), and experience of staff a "next step"outline has been made
to make time sensitive decisions.
A combined total volume (million gallons of water) in reservoir volume will be one of the indicators for
the necessary level of awareness. With the ultimate total volume of 24.4 mg being completely full
(topped out) and minimum storage of 8.85 mg being essential for fire/safety and life we have
developed color/stage bands to signify levels of awareness
Stage/Condition Storage Available Action Steps
Stage I - Blue 24.4 mg to 16 mg Normal Operation - no outside involvement
Stage 11 - Green 16 mg to 12 mg Utilize ultimate capacities of supplies
Contact City of Beaverton about potential water
purchase
Forecast shortfall optimize system
Transfer water between zone/reservoirs
Manipulate system semi-manually with SCADA
Notify TVFR of water supply
Contact TVWD to exceed allotment
Contact MSA (Consulting En ineer
TVFR to notify us of fire
Forecast shortfall and evaluate, monitor
Notify media to broadcast voluntar
y restrictions
Prepare for mandato curtailment
Stage iV- Red 8.85 Mg to u Mg Emergency(Mandator Curtaiiment
Director to contact Beaverton for water
TVFR to notify us of fire
Initiate mandatory water curtailment
Monitor system for optimization, shuttle water
Implement mandatory curtailment
Declare emergency- Council action
Use media - distribute message
Staff to enforce curtailment
Summer 2002 Operational Plan July 8,2002
Page 3
• Briefing
With the need to make timely judgements, we have put together a team of staff to evaluate the water
system on a bi-weekly basis. These meeting will be held Monday's and Thursday's throughout our
summer peak operations. Meetings will start at 9:35 am in Public Works, conference room. Stage /ll
and IV will necessitate daily updates of current status. The Water Quality & Supply Supervisor will
lead meeting with the Asst. Public Works Director as alternate.
Main components of meeting:
■ Forecasted weather,
■ Forecasted daily demand
■ Current reservoir/water system status,
■ Staff member monitoring system after-hours,
■ Predict and act on level of awareness in operational decisions
Confirm assignments of staff
■ Resource List
Organization Division Contact Number
City of Operations Rick Weaver 503-526-2646 (work)
Beaverton 503-539-4846 cell
Engineering Dave Winship -503-526-2434 (work)
503-807-2747 cell
City of Portland Control Center 503-823-1560
503-823-1561
503-823-4874 24hrs/7da s
Randy Hawley 503-823-1563 (work)
503-323-4171(pager)
Todd Humphreys 503-823-7504 (work)
503-323-6329 (pager)
TVWD Engineering GaryPi in 503-642-1511 da /after hours
City of Tigard Public Works Director Ed Wegner 503-639-5789 home
Asst. Public Works Dir. Dennis Koellermeier 503-655-2732 home
City Manager Bill Monahan 503-639-9702 home
Asst to City Manager Liz Newton 503-579-9276 home
Water Quality/Supply Rich Sattler 503-920-1968 (pager)
Supr 503-780-8378 (cell)
503-537-0834 home
Water Ops Sur Sam Morrison 503-968-7843 home
Engr Tech Ken Fisher 503-761-0232 (home)
503-237-9531 (pager)
Murray Smith & Consulting Engr Chris Uber 503-225-9010 (office)
Assoc 503-237-7738 (pager)
TVF&R South Division Chief 503-692-7298 (office)
503-692-1479 (fax)
503-920-1606 cell
JWC Treatment Plant I Chuck Kingston 503-615-6670
Summer 2002 Operational Plan July 8,2002
Page 4
i
Monthly High Demand
14 -
12
4 12
10
1998
8
1999
2000
6 - z 7:�1. 2
�- 2001
2
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High High High High High High High High High High High High
Bradley Cmr I Bavlor
Date jLakeO.IjBuIIRunl Bull run TVWD In Well#2 in Tualatin ASR COB In Total MG MG in Demand ASR To Lake Temp in To& Beaverton CFM-
MGD in MGD 1TVWD_MGD MGD MGD in MGD RecoveryMGD PurJPmd Storage in MG Injection Oswego From Meter Beaverton
In MGD Storage
7AM2 4.2219 1.465504 0.579124 0769692 7.03622 18.04 7.81622 73 0.78 444546 85
72/02 4.25834 1.336466 0.581644 0.8228 6.99925 16.55 8.48925 77 1.49 445575 75
7/3102 5.592543 1.699291 0.581441 0.911812 8.785087 15.85 9.485087 70 0.7 446675 70
7/4/02 5.829834 1.795521 0.579924 0.753984 8.959263 16.72 8.089263 70 -0.87 447894
7/5/02 5.963098 1.796157 0.582205 0.827288 9,168748 1204 8.848748 79 -0.32 448902 75 '.
7W2 6.420189 1.796135 0.58038 0.596156 9.39286 17.1 9.33286 85 -0.06 450008
7/7/02 7.061118 1.794384 0.577695 0.682176 10.11537 17.35 9.865373 69 -0.25 450805
7/8102 6,580465 1.446407 0,576117 0.718828 9.321817 18.64 8.031817 75 -1.29 451717 65
75102 5.652614 0.996291 0.576887 0.366811 0.748748 8.341351 18.66 8.321351 95 -0.02 452678 70
7/10/02 6.008506 1.218985 0.58136 0.787748 8.596599 17.33 9.926599 1.33 453679 70
7/11/02 0 17.33 17.33
7112102 0 0 0
7/13/02 0 0 0
7/14/02 0 0 0
7/15/02 0 0 0
7116102 0 0 0
7/17/02 0 0 0
7AW2 0 0 0
7/19/02 0 0 0
720/02 0 0 0
721/02 0 0 0
722/02 0 0 0
723/02 0 0 0
724102 0 0 0
725002 0 0 0
726002 0 0 0
727/02 0 0 0
728/02 0 0 0
729102 0 0 0
7/30/02 0 0 0
7/31102 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 57.58861 0 15.345141 5,796777 0 1.154559 6.831484 86.71657 173.28 105.5366 0 0
Avefa es #DIV/0! 5156861 #DIV/01 1.5345141 0,579678 #DIV/01 0.57728 0.759054 2.797309 17.328 3.404405 #DMO! #DIV101 77 0.607097
July Water Purchases and Production 13COB in MGD
■ASR Recovery
aTualaMn in MCA
10 -- aWe 02 in MGD
g CTVWD in MGD
O 080 run RVWD M(i0
$ 6
•BUM Run in MGD
4 ■Lake O.in MGD
$ 2
0
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MGD
July Water Demands&Storage Run m MGD
29TVVVD,ems 7 '•BW nn/NWD-MGD
1a S' 'r.�' ,' '+'4Rr�' &M 1. 1rTesr 1 iF' W.fl#mMGD
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t� a-5�, 1i -ASR Recovery
12 yy.. •S �v`,
1? "� N � P r... "jl^+f�xm.`1y{+: COB in MGD
Total MG Pur Rmd
10
MGin Slorago
--�-Demand in MG
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1\\"110 1#0 1\1\g Al"',1��ry 141,
1�4e 110,1�e 1 qM1 Ile 1\e 1\VP%1\e
July Sources
46% %
■Lake Oswego
■But RLn
12% 40 N 0 But run/ WD
NTVWD
0 Wei#1
■Wel!#2
■Tualatin
36% D COB
Intergovernmental Water Board Meeting
Informational Items Supplement
July 10, 2002
1. Dr. Edell medical minute: Bottled Water, KEX Radio Portland, June 7, 2002.
2. Public Affairs Advisory memo from AWWA dated June 12, 2002, regarding
President Bush Signs Bioterrorism Preparedness Bill, HR 3448 Requires
Utilities to do Vulnerability Assessments.
3. Letter to City of Portland dated June 12, 2002, from the Water Managers
Advisory Board of Bull Run Water Users in support of a membrane filtration
treatment plant to be located at Powell Butte.
4. "Bull Run panel recommends priciest treatment'article in the Oregonian on
June 18, 2002.
5. "Search for water supply options goes deeper", Tigard Times article dated
June 27, 2002.
6. "Water rates going up, but not until fall', Tigard Times article, June 27, 2002.
7. Tigard Times article on July 4, 2002, in the Community Snapshot section,
"13 entities consider forming a regional Bull Run agency".
8. "Lead levels in Portland water studied", Oregonian article dated July 5, 2002.
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kex radio portland
6/7/2002 8:38:00
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Minute. Dr. Dean Edell, heard every Sunday afternoon from noon
to 3:00 on your 50,000 watt hometown radio station, NewsRadio
1190 KEX.
DR DEAN EDELL: Hi; I'm Dr. Dean Edell. Twenty years ago
would you believe that people in this day and age would be buying
water in bottles and paying more than gasoline for it?
A lot of people assume that bottled water is safer. While we can't
right now point to widespread outbreaks of illness, there are germs
in some bottled waters, and at levels capable of making some
people sick. The U.S. does not monitor bottled water for the
presence of pseudomonas, for instance, a very nasty germ.
Basically, it's a reliable indicator of contamination. The FDA says
such testing would be too expensive, and yet, Europe and Canada,
they test bottled water for this particular bug.
The FDA - well, they watch bottled water for contamination of
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coliform bacteria. You know where that comes from: your colon.
But the standards for water out of your tap, which is monitored by
the EPA, is actually tougher. The FDA will allow the presence of
tiny amounts of coliform bacteria. In one out of ten bottles, the
EPA has a zero tolerance, This, for water, is much safer.
I'm Dr. Dean Edell.
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incl&g'aii analysis of the project, ' the new agency;finances,includ- being able to override local laws
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e {,Councilor Joyce��,�teeing up water produced by the mittee has approved 16 criteria In addition to Tigard and 0 2\ 2 C
9,tfie.City Council ..point Water 'Commission for. for establishing the .agency, Rockwood,other members of the 3 J J
}'session on the other uses. including one that states that each group include the Sunrise Water
linclude joinirig The Joint Water Commission member agency be represented Authority, Gresham, Portland, 220 A Avenue;`Baia 200•Iake Osweg
is'an tintergovernmental group by elected officials on the board Powell Valley Road Water'
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`retain ' District, Raleigh Water District,
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ti j i3ns t e ity t Water District It was formed to is how the proposed ;agency District, Clean Water Services;`
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age and titat water for would be structured,Patton said. West Slope Water District and
omtcustomers: "If we set it up as a PUD(pub'- Metro.t a o for{ x i ard's second o tion is ar lie utili district or water Ti and also is continuin toF -
*Surplus water, '{cipat ng_in the 13-agency Bull authority, some of these agencies pursue using aquifer storage and i
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Rates will jump 10 percent this each billing period will increase to $4.40, much we save, there will be big expendi- The issue has become even more urgent
fall, followed by 6 percent for the then$4.66 and finally $4.94 over the next tures." due to the passage of the Tigard-Tualatin
three years. The Intergovernmental Water Board in School District's $86 million bond meas-
next two years Booster charges for each billing period, 1999 requested that the city conduct a ure in May, which will fund construction
now at$3.54,will rise to$3.89,then$4.12 water-rate study,which showed that signif- of the Alberta Rider Elementary School on I
TIGARD—City officials have a heart and$4.37. icant increases were necessary over a five- Bull Mountain Road.
— although the City Council voted Residential customers, who now pay year period to pay for the system's costs. "Specifically, the school district has
Tuesday to increase water rates,the higher $1.56 per cubic foot, will pay $1.71, then Despite a 3-percent increase in 2000 granted the city permission to construct a
charges won't go into effect until fall after $1.81 and$1.92.Multi-family rates now at and a 15.5-percent increase in 2001, as of buried water reservoir on the site . . ."
heavy summer usage has ended. $1.54, commercial rates now at $1.81, July 1, the city is 3.5 percent behind the Koellermeier said."This reservoir needs to
The rates will jump 10 percent this year industrial rates now at$1.50 and irrigation recommended schedule. be permitted and built in conjunction with
and 6 percent in each of the following two rates now at$1.93 will all increase by the "The major factors driving the revenue the school project to avoid safety and
years to help pay for capital, operational, same percentages. needs for the water fund continue to be operational issues at the school.
maintenance and administrative costs of "We've got big ticket items looking us increasing unit costs and volumes needed "If this school is built soon,the city will
the water system,according to utility man- in the face,and it's good to have a reserve of wholesale water purchases and funding need to reprioritize its (capital improve-
ager Dennis Koellermeier. for the future," said City Councilor Joyce our $40.7 million capital improvement ment plan) and construct a group of proj-
For example, a $4 custom:r charge for Patton. "The reality is that no matter how plan,"Koellenmeier said. ■See WATER,A2
Water: Rates still lower here
■Continued from Al lower rates than most neighbor-
ects estimated to cost$8.84 mil- ing jurisdictions.
lion.To accomplish this,the city Comparing basic water bills,
will need to issue water revenue Hillsboro currently has the low-
bonds, probably within the next est, at $37.87, while Tigard's is
12 months. The impacts of this currently $38.32. After Tigard
bond sale could cause the need increases to$42,it would also be
for an additional rate adjust- ahead of Portland at$41.48. But
ment" all other jurisdictions now pay
Tigard citizens can take heart, more,with Wilsonville at the top
however—they are still paying with$92.50.
.�� COMMUNITY iNA'PSHOT
apartment building that wou d South Shore wellfield systems.
up displacing six neonle last The parties are proposing the
week. formation of the Bull Run Region-
Investigators say the fi began al Drinking Water Agency.They
' shortly after 10 p.m.July when a have been meeting since last year
resident dropped a fire orks de- to work out details.
vice called a ground- oom flow- A series of open houses will be
er into shrubs along e Todd Vil- held so the public can learn more
lage apartments at 25 S.W.Mo- about the proposal and comment
hawk St. on it.
The 30-year-o resident told The 13 cities and districts even-
investigators sh lit the device tually will decide whether to join
while on hers and-floor balco- the agency.
ny.Afraid she ould bum her Open houses will be at 6:30
hand,she to ed it to the ground, p.m.Wednesdays at the following
where shru s caught fire. locations:
Residen were able to evacu- July 17:Gresham Conference
ate safely ut the fire badly dam-
aged th oman's secunu-flour Center,1333 N.W.Eastman Park-
apa nt.The three remaining way,Gresham
units st power.Fire officials did *July 24:Tigard Water District
not ve a dollar estimate of the Building,8777 S.W.Burnham
d age. Road,Tigard
he Red Cross provided meals, *July 31:The Portland Building,
I dging,shoes and clothing for meeting room C,1120 S.W.Fifth
e residents. Ave.,Portland
For more information,visit
13 entities consider forming www.water.ci.portland.or.us and
a regional Bull Run agency click on"What's New?"
TIGARD—Thirteen cities and
water districts,including Tigard
and Tualatin,are looking at shar-
ing and managing Portland's Bull
Run watershed and Columbia
To- N4F.Ed Wegner City of Tigard (503)6848840 From- AWWA (303)795-1989 06/12/02 10:15AM
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American Water Works Association6666West Aulncr Averwa
Dedicated to Safe DrOkine Wafer Denver.CO 80235
PUBLIC AF AIRS ADVISORY
TO; AWWA Leadership
All Utilities
FROM: Jack W.Hoffbuhr
DATE: June 12,2002
Who: President Bush Signs Bioterrorism Preparedness Bill
What: HR 3448 Requires Utilities to do Vulnerability Assessments
L- I
Today,President Bush signed the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and
Response Act(H.R.3448). The bill includes significant new requirements for water utilities,
intended to bener prepare the nation for another terrorist attack.
Title IV of the bill requires water utilities serving more than 3,300 people to conduct vulnerability
assessments and prepare or revise emergency response plans. Vulnerability assessments are
defined by the law to include,but not be limited to,a review of pipes and constructed
conveyances;physical barriers;water collection,pretreatment,treatment,storage and distribution
facilities;electronic,computer or other automated systems;the use,storage,or handling of
various chemicals;and the operation and maintenance of a public water system. By August 1,
2002,EPA is required to provide information on the"probable threats"to public water systems to
assist public water systema meet the requirements of the bill.
Public water systems are required to certify the completion of the vulnerability assessment to
EPA and send a WRITTEN copy of the assessment to EPA Only information from the
kation(including the name of the utility and the date of the assessment)may be nude
available to the public, Information contained in the vulnerability assessment is exempt from the
Federal Freedom of Information Act disclosure,and there are criminal penalties for releasing
such information to unauthorized persons. The requirement for WRITTEN copies prevents
development of an electronic database for the information contained in your assessment.
The completion dates for vulnerability assessments for systems serving the indicated population
categories areas follows:
9 100,000 or more-March 31,2003
• 50,000 or more but less than 100,000-December 31,2003
a Greater than 3,300 but less than 50,000-June 30,2004
EPA is required to keep the vulnerability assessments in a secure area,only individuals
designated by the Administrator may have access,and information from a vulnerability
assessment shall NOT be made available to anyone other than the designated individuals. Any
authorized individual who knowingly or recklessly divulges information from a vulnerability
assessment may be fined,imprisoned for one year,or both
To- Mr.Ed Weper City of Tigard (503)6848840 From AWWA (303)795-1989 06/12/02 1U*15AM
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However,the information in your assessment may be discussed with State and local officials,
given to Congress upon request,used in administrative or judicial proceedings to enforce the
penalties for divulging a vulnerability assessment,used in for the purposes of determining
compliance with applicable SDWA requirements(Sec 1445)or in proceedings concerning
compliance with an emergency order(Sec 1431).
State and local requirements for water utilities to submit vulnerability assessments to the State,
regional,or local governmental entities solely because they aro being submitted to EPA have
been superceded by this federal statute. This provision is designed to keep the vulnerability
assessments from automatically being sent to State and local government entities where they
would be subject to State and local sunshine laws. However,it does not prevent a State or local
government from separately asking for the vulnerability assessment. Nor does it prevent local
citizens or others from socking a copy of your assessment under state or local law. This is a
loophole in the law that water utilities will need to address at the State and local level.
Utilities are urged to work with their sections and others in support of amendments to state
and local laws designed to protect vulnerability assessments from disclosure.
Public water systems serving a population greater than 3,300 or more are also required to certify
to EPA that the system has completed or revised an Emergency Response Plan(ERP)that
incorporates the results of the vulnerability assessments.However,there is no requirement to
submit a copy of the ERP to EPA. Public water systems are required to submit the ERP
certification to EPA not later than six months after the completion of the system's vulnerability
assessment. The ERP shall include,but not be limited to,plans,procedures,and identification of
equipment that can be implemented or utilized in the event of a terrorist or other intentional attack
on a public water system. The ERP shall also include actions,procedures,and identification of
equipment which can obviate or significantly lessen the impact of terrorist attacks or other
intentional actions on the public health and the safety and supply of drinking water.
To the extent possible,public water systems are required to coordinate with existing Local
Emergency Planning Committees established under the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act(42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq.)when preparing or revising an ERP required by this
statute.
The bill authorizes 5160 million in 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for 2003 through
2005 for drinking water utilities to conduct vulnerability assessments,revise emergency response
plans and make security upgrades.The EPA Administrator may use up to S5 million of this
authorization for immediate and urgent security needs and up to$5 million of this authorization
to assist systems serving a population of less than 3,300 people.
Members should expect media inquiries regarding the status and implementation of vulnerability
assessments for specific public water systema,as well as specific procedures for doing such
assessments. Members should respond in general terms,and may confirm the status of assessing
a particular water system. However,members should feel free to decline comment on the
contents of the assessment citing security concerns.
Public water systems should consult with their own attorneys concerning compliance and
implementation details of this important new law.
To- i-Ar.Ed Wegner City of Tigard (503)684-8840 From- AWWA (303)795-1989 06/12/U2 1U:13AM
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1n a continual effort to assist utilities in meeting the requirements under HR 3448,Bioterrorism
Preparedness Bill,AWWA will host a wobcast,"The Bioterrorism Preparedness Bill: What's
Next?"on June 27,2002,from l la.m.to 12:30 p.m.,MDT.The webcast will address compliance
issues,deadlines,and resources available to help utilities.Obtain more information and register
for this webcast by visiting our web site at www.awwa.org.
June 12, 2002
Mort Anoushiravani, Administrator
City of Portland
Bureau of Water Works
1120 SW Fifth, Room 600
Portland OR 97204
Dear Mort:
At today's Water Managers Advisory Board meeting, the Board members present voted
to support the following motion in recommending the method of treatment to be
incorporated at a facility now being considered by Portland Bureau of Water Works for
treatment of Bull Run water. The motion:
"7t is moved and seconded that the Water Managers Advisory Board support a
membrane filtration treatment plant to be located at Powell Butte, that this is a
decision independent of any Regionalization decision, and that the majority of
wholesale providers will remain Bull Run water customers."
Board members present for this recommendation were: Dale Anderson, City of
Gresham; Greg DiLoreto, Tualatin Valley Water District; Tom Pokorny and David Gilbey,
Powell Valley Road Water District; Matt Steidler, Raleigh Water District; Dennis
Koellermeier, City of Tigard; and myself, Jerry Arnold, West Slope Water District. Mark
Knudson, who attended the meeting on behalf of Dennis Kessler and David Hasson,
Portland Water Bureau, abstained from voting
We are conveying this information to you as an advisory body, and the Board is
prepared to testify to this effect when this decision comes before the Portland City
Council.
We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this important decision.
Sincerely,
Jerry Arnold, Board Chair
Water Managers Advisory Board
of Bull Run Water Users
JA:pjr
cc: Water Managers Advisory Board
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THE OREGONIAN ♦ TUESDAY JUNE 18 2002
Oregon Live
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PORTLAND
reconimendsnciest treatment
Frien&of Bull Runpanelp
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con boostsultant said the plant Portland water bills by higher
to ge in or a third
reservoir
oir to suburbs t m,about the need for a levels of the parasite treatment,the Bull a waiver from given
Bull Run Park and others ware organizing in
Portland's suburban 12 percent to 30 percent The city's suburban customers third reservoir and about the reli water.Bureau officials say they do opposition to that idea,saying the
customers would help pay But the panel,headed by Mue- — including Tualatin Valley, ability
f r,pursuing membrane heaperoption to oon at- not ffer waivect ers. The
government plant would anel will meet once emore
nomah County Commissioner Se- Gresham, Powell Valley, Rock- gu pursuing Ther on should more aggres- for a signing ceremony in Septem-
for setting up the membrane rena Cruz, says membrane filtra- wood, Tigard and Tualatin — first,a panel
said.
filtration plant bet before forwarding a final report
don has the best potential to re- would help pay for the plant. The panel report recommends sively pursue conservation before to the City Council.
tt
move microbes while filtering out One panel member,Jay Formick milestones that membrane filtia- making huge building expendi-
By SCOTT LEARN mud that has shut down the Sys- of the Portland Utilities Reviewa far could pursue on must meet
incluoding havre the ing U.S. Forest Servicen should city
If the council approves,work on
THE OREGOMIAN tem near Mount Hood after violent Board,voted no,arguing
that ant could
A citizen panel that reviewed fu- winter storms. cheaper ultraviolet radiation plant, at least two vendors that could ph t oredu a mud in the at bead next year,with anfor the new d antic pat-
ture treatment of Portland's Bull The ability to filter out mud also which wouldn't filter mud,would on a system and requiring Supp gm
Run water supply is recommend would allow for a greater draw on meet the expected federal regula- ers to guarantee performance for its The panel also recommended ed construction deadline of 2011.
o ex
ing the priciest option. the Bull Run's two reservoirs.the tions
hti at linen[The new the regula- at Panel least Ome member Regna Merritt, that the new treatment plant be
After a year of work,a majority panel's report says,potentially cov- p You can reach Scott Learn at
of the 19-member Bull Run Treat- ceno as much as 80 percent of n tions,expected out next year,will executive director of the Oregon built v the Powell Butte nature
g she land, which the Water Bureau 503-221-8564 or by a-mail atscot-
ment panel voted last week to en- expected 2.4billion-gallon increase require treatment that can kill the Natural Resources Council, ab- preserve in outer Southeast Port- tlearnC�news.oregoninn.com.
dorse membrane filtration,which in regional demand through 2050. cryptosporidium parasite. stained from voting, saying
carries a$202 million building cost And it could allow construction of Uncertainties about whether the wonders whether the city could get owns
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