01/14/2009 - Packet I
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for Boards, Commissions
and Committee Records
CITY OF TIGARD
Intergovernmental Water Board
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Date of Meeting
To the best of my knowledge this is the complete meeting packet. I was not the meeting
organizer nor did I attend the meeting; I am simply the employee preparing the paper
record for archiving. This record came from Greer Gaston's office in the Public Works
Building.
Kristie Peerman
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Intergovernmental Water Board — Agenda
SERVING TIGARD, KING CITY,DURHAM AND THE UNINCORPORATED AREA
MEETING DATE: Wednesday,January 14, 2009 5:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Tigard Public Works Building
8777 SW Burnham Street
Tigard, OR 97223
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Introductions
Call the meeting to order, staff to conduct roll call.
2. Approval of Minutes —December 10, 2008
Action: Motion to approve the December 10, 2008 minutes.
3. Public Comments
Call for comments from the public.
4. Water Supply Update - Mr. Goodrich
5. Presentation and Discussion on the City of Tigard's Water Conservation Program for the
Tigard Water Service Area— Mr. Koellermeier
Action: Input from the Board on existing and future water conservation efforts.
6. Discussion on Rewriting/Revising 1993 Intergovernmental Agreements between Durham
and the City of Tigard, King City and the City of Tigard, and the Tigard Water District and
the City of Tigard - Continued - Commissioner Carroll
Action: No action required.
7. Informational Items
8. Non-Agenda Items
Call for non-agenda items from the Board.
9. Future Agenda Items
Schedule Date Item
February 11, 2009 Review Credit-for-Leak, Water Meter, and Non-Payment of Water Bill Policies.
February 11, 2009 Discussion on Rewriting/Revising Rewriting/Revising1993 Intergovernmental Agreements.
March 11, 2009 Consider Making a Recommendation on the Credit-for-Leak, Water Meter, and
Non-Payment of Water Bill Policies.
March 11, 2009 Review and Make a Recommendation on the Proposed Water Division Budget.
March 11, 2009 Consider the Proposed Capital Improvement Program (Community Investment
Program).
To Be Announced Additional Tenancy in Common Agreements for Properties within the Tigard
Water Service Area.
To Be Announced Review the Billing Insert Policy.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL WATER BOARD AGENDA—JANUARY 14, 2009
Cityof Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of2
10. Next Meeting:
■ February 11, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
Tigard Public Works Building, 8777 SW Burnham Street, Tigard, Oregon
11. Adjournment
Action: Motion for adjournment.
Executive Session
The Intergovernmental Water Board may go into Executive Session. If an Executive Session is called to
order, the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable statute. All discussions
are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news
media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose
any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or
making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL WATER BOARD AGENDA— JANUARY 14, 2009
Cityof Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 2 of2
Intergovernmental Water Board (IWB)
Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2009
Tigard Public Works Building
8777 SW Burnham Street
Tigard, OR 97223
Members Present:
Gretchen Buehner Representing the City of Tigard
Patrick Carroll Representing the City of Durham
Ken Henschel Alternate Representing the Tigard Water District
Dick Winn Representing the City of King City
Members Absent:
Bill Scheiderich Member At-Large
Staff Present: Public Works Director Dennis Koellermeier
Utility Division Manager John Goodrich
Environmental Program Coordinator Jennifer Joe
IWB Recorder Greer Gaston
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Introductions
Commissioner Carroll called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes — December 10, 2008
Commissioner Henschel motioned to approve the December 10, 2008 minutes;
Commissioner Buehner seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by
unanimous vote of the Commissioners present, with Commissioners Buehner, Carroll,
Henschel and Winn voting yes.
3. Public Comments: None
4. Water Supply Update
Mr. Goodrich reported:
■ December water consumption averaged about 4.5 million gallons per day.
■ Portland is having turbidity difficulties which prevented aquifer storage and
recovery injection.
5. Presentation and Discussion on the City of Tigard's Water Conservation
Program for the Tigard Water Service Area
Mr. Koellermeier introduced this topic. He said Tigard had reviewed the Water
Conservation Program recently and developed additional ways to promote conservation.
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Mr. Koellermeier introduced Ms. Joe, who began a PowerPoint presentation on the
water conservation program. Ms. Joe also distributed various water conservation
promotional materials/items to the Board:
■ Map of the WaterSense Toilet Rebate Program area
• 2009 Conservation Calendar
■ 2008 Water Quality Report
■ Rain Barrels &Water Conservation brochure
• Water conservation postcards
These materials and the PowerPoint presentation are on file in the IWB record.
Mr. Goodrich continued the PowerPoint presentation, discussing the effectiveness of the
water conservation program.
At the close of the presentation, Ms. Joe distributed a canvas bag, water bottle, rain
gauges and indoor and outdoor water conservation kits to the Board.
Commissioner Henschel suggested automatic faucets might be a possible future
conservation item. He asked for information on how many households were taking
advantage of water conservation promotions and if this information could be provided by
member jurisdiction area.
Mr. Koellermeier said Tigard was contemplating the development of a quarterly
newsletter that would be direct mailed to all Tigard Water Service Area customers. This
would ensure all customers received the same information at the same time. He added
the current conservation focus has been on youth, but this may shift to adults.
Commissioner Henschel suggested the children's programs be maintained while
outreach to adults was expanded. He mentioned the Tigard Water District's upcoming
water conservation fair. He said a date has been set in early June and the Alberta Rider
Elementary School has been reserved for the event. Commissioner Henschel advocated
for attendance at events that afforded face-to-face interactions with local residents. He
said water conservation was a priority for the Tigard Water District Commissioners and
they were willing to assist with conservation in any way they could.
6. Discussion on Rewriting/Revising 1993 Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs)
between Durham and the City of Tigard, King City and the City of Tigard, and the
Tigard Water District and the City of Tigard
This item was continued from the Board's December 10, 2008 meeting.
Page 8, Item 5.C.(1) & (2) Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues —
Moneys/Revenues
■ Mr. Koellermeier explained there was a water fund and capital improvement fund.
He said he wanted to verify with Tigard's finance department, but he thought
reserves, in excess of operating costs, were transferred annually to the capital
fund. Some monies, like those from the sale of real property, are deposited
directly into the capital fund. Mr. Koellermeier said he may need to amend how
the agreement's financial section is structured based on advice from bond
counsel.
Page 8, Item 5.C.(4) Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues — Moneys/Revenues
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■ Commissioner Carroll referred to Commissioner Scheiderich's notes, which said
this section was obsolete, because Tigard imposes system development charges
(SDCs) on all properties served by the system.
■ Mr. Koellermeier proposed language saying the City of Tigard maintains a SDC
rate schedule and applies it universally.
■ Commissioner Carroll noted Tigard would rewrite this section accordingly.
■ Commissioner Henschel proposed the IWB review and approve changes in
Tigard's SDC rates.
• Commissioner Carroll clarified the IWB could make recommendations to Tigard.
■ Mr. Koellermeier said the process to change rates would be an SDC study
(financial analysis) and the IWB can choose whether to adopt the study.
Page 8, Item 5.D.0) (b) Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues — Capital
Improvements
■ The Board determined the term "governing bodies" referred to the City Councils
of the three member jurisdictions and the Tigard Water District Board.
• Mr. Koellermeier asked for some latitude regarding the language in this section,
noting that cities are required to publish an annual master plan of projects
("capital improvement program").
■ Commissioner Carroll confirmed Tigard should "clean up" the language in this
section.
■ Commissioner Henschel asked for clarification on whether this section referred to
capital improvements or supply source issues. He pointed out Commissioner
Scheiderich had made a similar note.
■ Mr. Koellermeier said the agreement was designed to deal with the sources that
were in existence when the agreement was written in 1994. He suggested
Commissioner Scheiderich's notes were trying to address the approval process
with regard to the development of new sources. Mr. Koellermeier referred to the
recent water partnership with Lake Oswego. He said because bonding and
liability were Tigard's responsibility, Tigard was signatory to the agreement.
■ The board discussed ownership issues related to projects constructed after 1994.
With regard to the Lake Oswego water partnership, Mr. Koellermeier said Tigard
would use the money generated by all the ratepayers to build the infrastructure
and, in return, would be obligated to provide the IWB members with water. The
infrastructure would be owned by Tigard and Lake Oswego.
■ The Board then discussed the newly constructed Reservoir No. 2. Mr.
Koellermeier said, under the existing agreement, the reservoir is treated as a
system asset, and if one of the IWB partners withdrew from the partnership, they
would be compensated for their investment.
• Mr. Koellermeier noted the Lake Oswego water partnership is not structured in
this manner. Since all debt risk and liability is assumed by Tigard, infrastructure
improvements will not become system assets. Commissioner Carroll confirmed
this meant if Durham withdrew from the IWB 10 years from now, it would not be
compensated for its share of the cost to build infrastructure associated with the
Lake Oswego water partnership.
■ Commissioner Henschel questioned what would happen once the bonds for the
Lake Oswego water partnership were paid off.
■ Mr. Koellermeier added the Lake Oswego water partnership was not subject to
the rules and regulations of the IGA.
• Commissioner Winn suggested the Board was getting too detailed in their
examination of the financial aspects of the agreement.
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■ Commissioner Buehner said bond counsel may also want to "tweak" some of the
language so that the lenders will be willing to buy the bonds.
■ Commissioner Henschel said if the group enters into a common agreement, in
perpetuity, many of the issues being discussed will be irrelevant.
■ Mr. Koellermeier rephrased the issue as one of how assets would be valued in
the event one of the member jurisdictions wanted to withdraw from the IWB. He
referred to an assignment he was given at the IWB's last meeting to investigate
the methodology used in 1994 System Assets and Liabilities Report.
■ Commissioner Henschel added the issue was not only the value of assets, but
also who owned them.
• Mr. Koellermeier said a process whereby each member jurisdiction had to review
the water capital improvement program was cumbersome. He proposed the IWB
consider annual capital improvement program updates, not member jurisdictions.
The Board concurred.
Page 9, Item 5.D.(4) Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues — Capital Improvements
• Commissioner Henschel proposed "depreciated value" be replaced with "fair
market value." It was noted this was discussed previously under another section
of the agreement.
The Board tabled further review of the intergovernmental agreement to its next meeting.
8. Informational Items: None
9. Non-Agenda Items:
Commissioner Buehner reported she had been appointed as Tigard's representative to
the IWB for the next two years. Councilor Sherwood will serve as Tigard's alternate.
Mr. Koellermeier said it would soon be time to make some decisions regarding Joint
Water Commission membership and participation in dam project. He may bring a draft
letter to the board at their next meeting and asked if the Board had any concerns about
cutting ties with this group/project. Mr. Koellermeier's letter will identify any monies that
may be due as a result of a withdrawal.
10. Future Agenda Items
Future agenda items were not discussed.
Schedule Date Item
February 11, 2009 Review Credit-for-Leak, Water Meter, and Non-Payment of
Water Bill Policies.
February 11, 2009 Discussion on Rewriting/Revising 1993 Intergovernmental
Agreements.
March 11, 2009 Consider Making a Recommendation on the Credit-for-Leak,
Water Meter, and Non-Payment of Water Bill Policies.
March 11, 2009 Review and Make a Recommendation on the Proposed Water
Division Budget.
March 11, 2009 Consider the Proposed Capital Improvement Program
(Community Investment Program).
To Be Announced Additional Tenancy in Common Agreements for Properties
within the Tigard Water Service Area.
To Be Announced Review the Billing Insert Policy.
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11. Next Meeting:
■ February 11, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
Tigard Public Works Building, 8777 SW Burnham Street, Tigard, Oregon
12. Adjournment
At 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Henschel motioned to adjourn the meeting; Commissioner
Buehner seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote of the
Commissioners present, with Commissioners Buehner, Carroll, Henschel and Winn
voting yes.
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IWB Chair Greer A. Gaston, IWB Recorder
Date: &4-ej(, I ��
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Agenda Item No.: 2-..
IWB Meeting Date:
Intergovernmental Water Board (IWB)
Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2008
Tigard Public Works Building
8777 SW Burnham Street
Tigard, OR 97223
Members Present:
Gretchen Buehner Representing the City of Tigard
Patrick Carroll Representing the City of Durham
Ken Henschel Alternate Representing the Tigard Water District
Bill Scheiderich Member At-Large (Arrived at 5:33 p.m.)
Dick Winn Representing the City of King City
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Public Works Director Dennis Koellermeier
Utility Division Manager John Goodrich
Attorney Tim Ramis
IWB Recorder Greer Gaston
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Introductions
Commissioner Carroll called the meeting to order at 5:29 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes — November 12, 2008
Commissioner Buehner motioned to approve the November 12, 2008 minutes;
Commissioner Winn seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by unanimous
vote of the Commissioners present, with Commissioners Buehner, Carroll, Henschel and
Winn voting yes.
3. Public Comments: None
4. Water Supply Update
Mr. Goodrich reported:
■ November water consumption averaged 4 million gallons per day.
■ Portland had experienced a turbidity event that caused a switch from Bull Run
water to wells. Mr. Goodrich said Tigard would wait until the turbidity event was
over before starting aquifer storage and recovery injection.
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5. Consider a Resolution Recommending the City of Tigard Sell the Water
Building Remnant
Mr. Koellermeier summarized the process to allow the IWB to dispose of the Water
Building remnant parcel and the surplus Canterbury parcel. He reported each of the
member jurisdictions had passed a resolution authorizing its IWB representative to
execute the resolutions.
Mr. Ramis confirmed the Board was being asked to consider a resolution and a tenancy
in common memorandum for each property. These documents would:
• Put Tigard on notice that the properties were being sold and allow Tigard to
exercise its right of first refusal.
■ Recommend the Tigard City Council undertake the surplus property sale
procedure.
■ Memorialize the fact that each of the member jurisdiction voted to dispose of the
proerties.
Commissioner Scheiderich motioned to approve Resolution No. 08-02, A
Resolution Recommending the City of Tigard Sell the Water Building Remnant
Parcel; Commissioner Buehner seconded the motion.
Commissioner Henschel reported the Tigard Water District had taken action on their
resolutions and had made the following changes to those documents:
■ The District added amounts of the property values to each resolution, $50,000 for
the remnant and $605,000 for the Canterbury surplus property respectively.
■ The District changed section 6 of the remnant parcel resolution to say the
proceeds from the sale of the parcel should be distributed to the jurisdictions
according to their percentage of ownership and that the District intended to use
this money to fund a conservation fair.
■ The District changed section 8 of the Canterbury surplus property resolution to
say the proceeds from the sale of the parcel should be distributed to the
jurisdictions according to their percentage of ownership.
The Durham, King City and Tigard Water District resolutions are on file in the IWB
record.
Commissioner Henschel explained the District would like to use its share of the remnant
parcel proceeds to fund a conservation fair in conjunction with the other member
jurisdictions. He said sustainability was a timely issue and noted the District approved
the resolution with the caveat that the proceeds go back to the member jurisdictions.
Commissioner Henschel pointed out the District had imposed a similar caveat on the
proceeds from the sale of the Canterbury property, requesting these funds also be
distributed to the member jurisdictions.
Commissioner Henschel acknowledged the tenancy in common agreements specified
the proceeds from the sale of the properties should go to the Water Capital Improvement
Project Fund, unless there was agreement to use the funds in some other way. Mr.
Henschel asked the Board to consider distributing the funds to the member jurisdictions.
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Mr. Ramis advised the disposition of the funds could be considered as a separate issue
from recommending the sale of the properties. Mr. Ramis read from the tenancy in
common agreement:
"The owners may sell the park property upon an affirmative vote of three out of four
representative owner jurisdictions and the net proceeds distributed under the terms of
Section 11." Section 11 says, "Proceeds received from any sale . . . of the property . . .
to the extent that the proceeds are not needed for debt service, anticipated expenses,
and reasonable reserves for contingencies as determined by the owners, shall be
retained by the IWB as reserves for capital projects. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
owners may determine to use part or all of said proceeds to reduce or repay mortgage
indebtedness, contract, or other liability incurred in connection with the property."
Mr. Ramis said this language established a hierarchy of how the proceeds are to be
spent. If the member jurisdictions wanted to spend the money differently, this could be
accomplished through an amendment to the tenancy in common agreements.
Commissioner Winn expressed his displeasure with the Tigard Water District's proposal
to give property proceeds to the member jurisdictions. He said this was contrary to other
decisions the Board had made.
Commissioner Carroll confirmed that unless modified by the Board and the
corresponding member jurisdictions, proceeds from sale of the properties would go to
the Water Capital Improvement Project Fund.
Resolution 08-02, A Resolution Recommending the City of Tigard Sell the Water
Building Remnant Parcel, was approved by unanimous vote of the member
jurisdictions, with Commissioners Buehner, Carroll, Henschel and Winn voting
yes.
6. Consider a Resolution Recommending the City of Tigard Sell the Canterbury
Surplus Property
Note: Some discussion of agenda item 6 occurred under agenda item 5.
Commissioner Winn motioned to approve Resolution No. 08-03, A Resolution
Recommending the City of Tigard Sell the Canterbury Surplus Property;
Commissioner Buehner seconded the motion.
Commissioner Scheiderich confirmed the Tigard Historical and Preservation Society
lease and the easement for future water system use were reflected in the appraisal.
Resolution 08-03, A Resolution Recommending the City of Tigard Sell the
Canterbury Surplus Property, was approved by unanimous vote of the member
jurisdictions, with Commissioners Buehner, Carroll, Henschel and Winn voting
yes.
Commissioner Henschel asked for the Board's support with regard to the conservation
fair. Mr. Koellermeier said there were City resources available, although he wanted to be
sure a consistent message was given to all Tigard Water Service Area customers.
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Commissioner Henschel said the fair would be open to all jurisdictions. He added the
Tigard Water District was willing to take the leadership role. Commissioner Carroll
suggested the District work directly with Tigard conservation staff, bringing the matter
back to the Board if necessary.
In response to a question from Commissioner Henschel, Board members did not
express any reservations regarding participation in the conservation fair.
Note: Mr. Ramis left the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
7. Discussion on Rewriting/Revising 1993 Intergovernmental Agreements
(IGAs) between Durham and the City of Tigard, King City and the City of Tigard,
and the Tigard Water District and the City of Tigard
This item was continued from the Board's November 12, 2008 meeting.
Commissioner Winn expressed reservations about the process of updating the IGAs.
Commissioner Carroll responded that the four member jurisdictions would have to find
an agreement that was acceptable to all parties.
_Page 5, Item 4.A.M. Division of Original District Assets
■ Commissioner Buehner asked if this section required any changes since the
assets had already been divided in 1993.
• Commissioner Scheiderich commented the Board did not have a list of assets,
but there was nothing remarkable about this section. It described the asset
analysis to be used should a member jurisdiction withdraw from the IWB.
■ Mr. Koellermeier confirmed the assets had been allocated through the execution
of the IGAs, even though deeds may not have been signed or recorded. He said
other assets needed to be defined, but were not an issue.
• Commissioner Scheiderich agreed other assets would only become relevant if a
member jurisdiction withdrew from the IWB.
■ Mr. Koellermeier said this raised the question of whether the Board wanted to
undertake an updated asset inventory process as part of the new agreement. He
suggested assets be categorized by type, value and who they were assigned to.
■ Commissioner Henschel suggested this list be incorporated into the new
agreement.
■ Mr. Koellermeier said the list should contain the date the asset was constructed
and the original construction cost. This information would be used for determining
value in the future.
• Mr. Koellermeier said there were real property system assets and system assets
built after 1994 that benefited all member jurisdictions.
■ Commissioner Carroll asked for additional language to clarify or define system
assets. With regard to the distribution system, this may be determined by the size
of the pipe.
■ Mr. Koellermeier said if a member jurisdiction withdraws from the IWB they could
continue to have access to a system asset (distribution pipe) or could cash out.
Asset valuation is related to the exit clause.
• Mr. Koellermeier suggested an asset inventory could be done as part of an
upcoming master plan update and asset information could be included in the new
agreement. He mentioned assets were categorized in supplemental documents
to the 1993 IGAs.
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■ Commissioner Buehner asked what was remaining in the old category of system
assets; these assets needed to identified and dealt with in terms of new deeds,
recording, etc.
■ The Board agreed definitions of the various types of assets needed to be clarified
and assets needed to be categorized as "system," "other" and "critical."
Page 5, Item 4.C., Division of Original District Assets
■ Commissioner Scheiderich suggested each member jurisdiction's proportionate
interest should be based upon their proportion of revenue. Real market value
was not relevant.
■ Commissioner Henschel questioned using depreciated value to determine the
value of a capital improvement. He proposed this should be related to real
market value. Mr. Koellermeier responded the public had already paid for capital
improvements.
■ It was noted the value of real property does not depreciate in supplemental
documents to the 1993 IGAs.
Note: Commissioner Winn left the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
■ Commissioner Scheiderich advised that a member jurisdiction's withdraw under
state law just divides up that share of the asset without any return on investment.
■ Commissioner Scheiderich and Mr. Koellermeier said they did not think member
jurisdictions bought into the equity of the water system in 1994 when the IWB
was formed. Although Mr. Koellermeier noted assets prior to this time were likely
funded through water rates.
■ Commissioner Carroll concluded assets acquired since January 1, 1994 are
group assets and assets acquired before January 1, 1994 are non-recoverable
assets. It was requested this information be included in the asset inventory list.
■ The Board agreed to remove factor B, a jurisdiction's percentage of real market
value in original district, from the proportionate interest calculation because no
property tax debt is anticipated.
■ Commissioner Carroll requested the term "original service area" be used instead
of"original District."
■ Commissioner Henschel pointed out some assets may fall into more than one
category.
• Mr. Koellermeier said meter size (factor C) is the most accurate factor in
determining the cost to operate the water system.
• Commissioner Carroll said revenue, meter size and consumption might be the
most applicable factors to determine proportionate interest.
• Mr. Koellermeier suggested using a cumulative meter equivalency; this would be
a good measure from an operational perspective.
■ Commissioner Carroll asked Mr. Koellermeier to provide proportionate interest
calculations using three formulas:
1. The existing system
2. The existing system minus factor B
3. The cumulative meter equivalency
■ Mr. Goodrich informed cumulative meter equivalency is used as an industry
standard.
■ Commissioner Carroll questioned whether straight line depreciation was the
appropriate way to calculate the value of a capital improvement and asked Mr.
Koellermeier to research this issue.
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Page 6, Item 5.A.(2), Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues
■ Commissioners Carroll and Henschel proposed changing the words "agrees that
it will" to "shall" or"will."
Page 6, Item 5.A.(3), Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues
■ Commissioner Carroll suggested the last sentence "Where there is shared . . ."
be deleted.
Page 7, Item 5.B, Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues
■ It was noted this item has been amended and the Board should work from the
amended version which appears on Page 1, as Item 1. Paragraph 5.13. on the
Second Amendment to Durham's IGA.
■ Commissioner Henschel suggested the IWB should "approve" rather than
"review" any higher fees, rates and charges imposed for providing water service.
Commissioner Carroll commented the Board played an advisory role with regard
to the rate structure, and changing this language would change the role of the
Board. Mr. Koellermeier added that having the IWB approve the rates could
create a problem, since Tigard, not the IWB, is responsible for the costs to
operate the system. Commissioner Carroll said other members would not support
a change in the role of the IWB. Commissioner Carroll and Commissioner
Henschel ultimately agreed on an alternate third sentence in this paragraph
which says, "The IWB shall review and make recommendations regarding any
higher fees, rates and charges limited to covering the actual additional costs of
providing such service."
Mr. Koellermeier informed the Board he would not have the information from the master
plan for several months.
The Board tabled further review of the intergovernmental agreement to its next meeting.
8. Informational Items
■ Mr. Koellermeier reported Tigard, in conjunction with Clean Water Services, received
a state grant to conduct a feasibility study on the use of reclaimed water in the Tigard
downtown redevelopment area and at two golf courses on the other side of Scholls
Ferry Road.
■ The City of Tigard approved the first amendment to the Lake Oswego water
partnership last night. This amendment sets Tigard's cost to buy in to the Lake
Oswego water system at approximately $2.8 million.
9. Non-Agenda Items:
Mr. Koellermeier informed the Board that Tigard provides water to a small area in the
Tualatin Valley Water District. Tigard has a preliminary agreement to become the official
service provider for the area. The District has not been receptive to other boundary
adjustments.
10. Future Agenda Items
Future agenda items were not discussed.
■ Water Conservation Program Presentation.
■ Additional Tenancy in Common Agreements for Properties within the Tigard
Water Service Area.
■ Presentation by Washington County planning staff regarding Areas 63 and 64.
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• Review:
- Proposed Tigard Municipal Code and policy changes regarding credit-for-
leak, water meters, and non-payment of water bills.
- The billing insert policy.
11. Next Meeting:
■ January 14, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
Tigard Public Works Building, 8777 SW Burnham Street, Tigard, Oregon
12. Adjournment
At 7:12 p.m. Commissioner Buehner motioned to adjourn the meeting; Commissioner
Henschel seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote of the
Commissioners present, with Commissioners Buehner, Carroll, Henschel and
Scheiderich voting yes.
IWB Chair Greer A. Gaston, IWB Recorder
Date:
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•Leak detection dye •WildFlowerseeds •Public outreach events
tablets •Outdoor water Salmon Festival
•Shower timer conservation brochures Yard,Garden and Patio Show
•Low-Flow showerhead Home and Garden Show
•Fill cycle diverter •Meet monthly
•Teflon tape •Benefit from radio and TV ads J'
•Indoor water •Subcommittees 1t+,.
conservation brochures Youth Education
•Trade Alley
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Regional Conservation Partnerships Local Outreach
Pacific Northwest Section \ '�
American Water Works Association-Conservation Committee 1
• Covers a larger area than the Balloon festival
Consortium ♦\\
• Oregon •Reaches mainly TWSA
• Washington M ` residents
• Idaho P ^' •Opportunity for conservation
• Trainingsand updates on coordinator to talk to residents
current issues
• Reports on what others have •Contact person
done
• What has succeeded and
failed
Articles/Newsletters Water Conservation Web Page
• ov/water
• Currently: • Future plans: www.ti and-or.ry
Water Conservation
•Cityscape •TWSA newsletter Waterquality
•Durham newsletter Backflow
•Tigard Times • Conservation
•RW PC staff member • Indoor/outdoor tips
• Conservation stories • Education program
•Consumer ConfidenceReimbursement programs
Report t
P •Conservation calendar
• Information request
z. • Links
• Updated regularly
Conservation Display Boards
•Tigard Public Library • Public Works Building
•Notices-seasonal •All things Public Works •
• Poster contest
•Larger area • ••
• Conservation kits
• Future programs
•Most popular place to
obtain the conservation
calendar to-
•Brochures tA�'
• Water conservation
• Waterquality ^�^
• Backflow
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Results: Water Demand 2008 Total Consumption
• Data is compiled from spreadsheets that are updated daily Total Water •The City of Tigard
Consumption foraoo8 provides water to
IND IRR approximately57.500
•�
OHY. 4% customers through 17,800
■COM connections.
■INDIRR Residential accountsMUR6o%of total consumption
,. ■HYD • Multi-familyaccounts■RRS 20%of total consumption
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Gallons per Capita per Day (gpcd)
Gallons per capita per day,derived from total consumption and population
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 How much
MUR&RES(MG) 1.785 1.667 1.692 1117 1618 does it costto �1\
Population - 54.222 55,41 C) 56 685 f7 338 57 532 1 have a
GIUR&RES gpcd R2 82 82 77
conservation
InClUdeS COM.HYD,IND.IRR ,
• •
TOTAI_gl— 120 107 110 103 104
National average for indoor and outdoor water use in an American
household is approximately 101 gpcd.
2004-TWSAhousehold daily average=90 gpcd
2008-TW SAhousehold daily average=77 gpcd
Cost breakdown
Annual Budget + RWPC Fee
$94,000 + $27,000 = $1Z1,100
t ,
v $121,100/17,800 accounts= '
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s6.8o per year per account •
-or-
$0.57 per month per account
`Does not include costs related to redured sales(profit)
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Benefits Additional Benefits 6�42.
• Reduces peaking capacity • Satisfies state and local agency requirements
• Reduces need for larger infrastructure , •Maintaining and seeking future water rights
• Reduces need for additional storage 1 •Required for PWB Contract
• Reduces energy consumption •Claim of beneficial use to certify existing water rights
• Maintain ability to supply water ® Without conservation,TWSA would not have been
able to partner with Lake Oswego
•As population grows •Demand requirements would have been too high
• Emergencies(fire fighting) • Reduced Peaking Demand factor from z.2 to 2.0
• Ingrains positive habits in the event of a drought •9%decrease
• Helps consumers reduce their water use costs • LO Peaking Factor currently 2.3
Growth in Population VS.
Consumption Projected water use
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Reported in 2004
N Forecasted average daily demand in MGD
• Projected 2.5%increase until 20o8
s -- - • Projected 2.00/0 increase from zoo8 to 2o2t
2002 2003 200412005 2oo6 zoos 2oo8
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Demand
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Tigard Water
Service Submitted at the 1WB Meeting
Area
Date: Agenda •
2008 Water Quality Report
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"Water is the lifeblood of our bodies, our economy, our nation and our well-being."
—Stephen Johnson,ERA ADNHNI.11-R 1T'()R
The Purpose
of this Report... : Decision Time approaches
This report is designed to present a ' for Future Water Sources
summary of Tigard's 2007 water quality
data.Additional information is provided to
inform,educate and update consumers he Tigard Water Service Area (TWSA) • Lake Oswego Expansion
on water issues affecting the community. ; includes the cities of Durham, &Water Partnership
For more information,contact the City of — King City, two-thirds of Tigard and Water Source: Clackamas River
Tigard at 503-639-4171 or visit the city's ; unincorporated areas to the south and west c
web site at www.tigard-or.gov/water. of Tigard. The City of Tigard is the water •Tualatin Basin Water Supply Project 'err
provider for the TWSA and entities within (Also known as the Hagg Lake Dam
The City of Tigard is responsible for this partnership are represented by the raise project)
providing a clean,safe,dependable Intergovernmental Water Board (IWB). Water Source:Trask and Tualatin Riversy
supply of drinking water to nearly 56,000 ; Y- r
residents located in Tigard Water Service The TWSA's peak water demand can reach • Willamette River Treatment&
Area.The service area includes the cities ; 13 million gallons a day,but as our population Transmission Improvement Project
of Durham, King City,two-thirds of Tigard continues to increase,that number is expected Water Source:Willamette River
and the unincorporated areas to the south ; to reach 20 million gallons a day by the year
and west of Tigard. 2040.Currently,the TWSA receives its water • Portland Water Purchase Agreement
from several sources,but these sources aren't Water Source:Bull Run Watershed R
Are you interested in learning more ; capable of meeting our growing demand
about Tigard's water issues?If so,the for water. These options have the
Intergovernmental Water Board invites ; ability to deliver high-quality. Over the next six months,the IWB and the
you to attend their monthly meetings.The ; As a result,the City of Tigard, All o,f these safe,drinking water that Tigard City Council will decide which option(s)
Board consists of representatives from along with IWB partners options have meets or exceeds all federal should be pursued and which option(s),if any,
the municipalities within the Tigard Water ; Durham,King City and the and state drinking water should be eliminated."It is time to fish or cut
Tigard Water District,will the ability standards.Yet,each option
Service Area.Meetings are scheduled for bait,"proclaimed Tigard Mayor Craig Dirksen.
the second Wednesday of each month soon be faced with a series to deliver also comes with its own set
at 5:30 p.m. in the Tigard Public Works of decisions regarding future high-quality, of challenges,opportunities, To learn more about water supply options, the
Building Auditorium located at 8777 ; drinking water source(s). and constraints, including a 1W6 encourages citizens to attend its meetings
These important decisions safe, drinking caveat that the Willamette
SW Burnham Street in Tigard,Oregon. p held on the second Wednesday of each
will chart a course for our I water... I River source would require month at 5:30p.m.in the Tigard Public Warks
For more information contact the City future water supply and will the approval of Tigard voters. Building, 8777 SW Burnham Street, Tigard,
of Tigard at 503-639-4171. ; affect water customers for Costs to develop,expand,or Oregon, or contact Tigard Public
• decades to come.The IWB is currently studying improve infrastructure will likely cost tens of Works Director Dennis Koellermeier at
the following long-term water supply options: millions of dollars. 503-718-2596 or dennis@tigard-or.gov
• 2 Tigard Water Service Area • 2008%rater Qualin Report
•
Source Information I Tigard Water Service Area Your Water Dollar at Work!
Water is an essential part of life, the
The City of Tigard does not have ownership ; supply of fresh,clean water is a basic
in a water supply capable of meeting the r _ ; Tigard Water Service Boundary Taymesft""
human need. Water is also a simple
current and future demands of its residents. Tualatin valley water District a convenience we have come to expect with
In order to meet the growing demand for Tigard Water Service in TVWD the turn of a tap.
water,Tigard purchases nearly 90 percent �F t ♦ Locust St.
BEAV
of its water from wholesale water providers ERTON i ♦ r'�x Repairs&
�� `t` Contract and
North Dakota Street Maintenance
I `
such as the Portland Water Bureau (PWB). 2% Interfund Laboratory
Qt = Pw ro9 Ptaftle m • 1 Transfers— Services 8%
The PWB manages the Bull Run Watershed, a� \ 22% Other*s%
a surface water supply, located in the Mount g
Hood National Forest. In cases of emergency oe6q ^ walnutst
and/or high demand,the PWB also maintains u , ` B' 1 staff
s.
groundwater wells located along the �dlWater
L Purchases
Columbia River. Gaardestreet McDonald Sheet •
Walley .
Bull Mountain Road Bonita Road, Water •
'
In addition Tigard purchases water from the uNIN- "Tigard Water DistrictCORPORATED Service Area ♦ served by Ene+nownt
City of Lake Oswego.Lake Oswego draws 1 WASHINGTON the Cid
1 &v
e""�
couNTr °fT _ '
its water supply from the Clackamas River
1 IONG Durham Road =
Basin.Encompassing nearly 940 square miles, 1 CITY ; Although annual rainfall and snow pack
the basin begins in the Mount Hood National 1 • replenish the region's water supplies,
Forest.Drawn from the Clackamas River the 1 delivering water from source to tap
water is pumped through a pipeline buried l� ♦o ♦ • requires a well maintained distribution
beneath the Willamette River to the Lake TUALA71N system operated by trained staff.
Oswego Treatment Plant located in West Linn. Revenue from water rates finances the
• cost of providing the Tigard Water Service
During periods of high water demand Tigard •
Area with nearly 2.2 billion gallons of
can supplement its supply with water from water each year.Water rates not only fund
city-owned aquifer storage and recovery water operations and maintenance,but
(ASR)wells and native groundwater wells. For more information regarding Tigard's current water sources, also pay for the cost of distribution system
Tigard can also purchase water from the Joint visit the Water Division's web site at improvements,such as new reservoirs,
Water Commission(JWC).This surface piping,and the development of alternative
water supply draws water from the Trask and www.tigard-or.gov/water water sources.
Tualatin Rivers Watershed.Water from the or contact the Water Quality Program Coordinator
JWC is delivered via the City of Beaverton's Sally Mills at 503-718-2604 or sally@tigard-or.gov. Other represents an array of expenses including
water distribution system, making it Tigard's public outreach&education,professional
only fluoridated supply. development,rent,utilities,fuel,and insurance.
"Interfund Transfers represent overhead costs for
city services and support programs.
2008 Fater Quality Report • Tigard Water Service Area 3
Adpokik
Is there fluoride in my tap water? What can I do about chlorine
ANSWER:It depends.During peak summer ' p taste and odor in my water?
months,the Tigard Water Service Area receives ANSWER:The simplest way to get rid of chlorine
a small portion of its water from the City ofAskedFQuestions taste and odor is to place tap water in a
Beaverton.Beaverton fluoridates its water container and allow it to sit for a few hours.
at a concentration of 0.9 parts per million or - With time,the chlorine dissipates and the taste
milligrams per liter.This means certain areas and odor will be gone.
of Tigard receive fluoridated water during the systems are actually more stringent than or until water clears.This allows the brown
summer months. those for bottled water producers. Consuming water to work its way through your household Ul
bottled water is a personal preference. plumbing. If the water does not clear,wait an What is the water pressure at
However,if you are drinking bottled water for hour or so and try again.In the interim,take my house?
During the late summer and fall,l health reasons,we suggest you thoroughly the following precautions: ,ANSWER: Most homes receive water at a
notice a slight discoloration in the water, research the product you are using to ensure
/ Avoid using the water. pressure of 40-80 pounds per square inch
Is this normal? /s it safe to drink?
it meets your specific needs. By not taking water from the tap or running (psi),but the minimum standard is 20 psi.Low
ANSWER:The Tigard Water Service Area water pressure is often a symptom of restricted
receives the majority of its water from the CiACL appliances that use water(dishwashers
t 1 just turned on my faucet and and washing machines),you can limit the water flow.This is usually the result of build-up
of Portland's Bull Run Watershed.Two large the water is brown!What happened amount of brown water that enters your in older,galvanized, household plumbing.
lakes serve as reservoirs for this watershed.
Discolored water can occur,especially during and what should/do? household plumbing. ,
late summer and fall,when water levels in these ANSWER:When the water from your faucet • Don't do laundry. Where can I get my water tested?
lakes are lower and streams flowing into them suddenly turns brown, it is an indicator of The brown water can sometimes stain ANSWER:For a fee,private laboratories will test
carry more sediment and organic material.This a disturbance in the water system.Tigard fabrics.Wait until water runs clear at the tap your tap water.Not all labs are certified to test
results in water that is sometimes described as purchases the majority of its water from before using your washing machine,and for all contaminants.Visit www.tigard-or.gov/
cloudy,tinted,or discolored.Such discoloration the City of Portland.The water supplied by wash a load of dark clothes first. waterlabs for a list of local laboratories,
is a normal,seasonal variation in an unfiltered Portland is not filtered,so any sediment
contained in the water is transported into If brown water does not clear within four
water supply like the Bull Run. hours,contact the City of Tigard. Still have questions
our water system and ultimately settles at
The discoloration only affects the appearance the bottom of water lines.Disturbances in Want to know if you are receiving or
of the water; it does not affect the taste or the the water system,caused by hydrant use, The brown water only affects the appearance will receive fluoridated water?Have
quality.The water supply is tested regularly main breaks,or construction,can stir up the of the water; it does not affect water quality. you had brown tap water for more
and continues to meet all state and federal sediment,causing the water to turn brown. There is no health hazard associated with the than four hours?Want to learn more
drinking water standards. Depending on the severity and location of the brown water. about water quality and testing?
disturbance,brown water usually dissipates For answers to these questions
Is bottled water'safer'than tap? within four hours. , Is my water is hard or soft? and more,please contact
ANSWER:The safety of bottled water depends If your water is brown,run the cold water taps ;VNSWER:Tigard's water is soft with a typical Water Quality Program Coordinator
on its source and the treatment process. throughout your home(bathroom sinks and hardness ranging from one-third to one-half
Sally Mills at 503-718-2604 or
Water quality standards for public water tubs,kitchen faucets,etc.)for 5 to 10 minutes grains of hardness per gallon.
sallyQtigard-orgov.
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The stery o the Missing Water Prvfessionali:nr • /:�<;�t �rrit�,r:r, l�etricr!<<�„ i=utha;�ir•»r
Did you know that some water is inevitably 00, .•o00
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"lost"as it flows through the water distribution 2 9a a9 '2 ;✓ '
vice 3 7 7
system?This missing,or unaccounted-for ee 1 2 6 6 s 2, sa
water typically disappears through leaks in 76 s a3 .5 e' 0
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underground pipes and inaccurate water 2' 98 e9°'z
meters that under-record customer usage. 'o0 6' 54
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Based on a national average,as much as We're serious about providing our customers with the best service possible.
10 to 15 percent of the water generated or A few of you wrote to let us know how we're measuring up:
purchased simply disappears within the water Performing annual meter testing of
system. Many water utilities across the nation large water customers. 0 The crew knew what they were `Steve was very nice,very
are well above this average.To see how the Every year the City tests the water meter doing and overcame a bad situation professional,and exceptionally
Tigard Water Service area measures up,the accuracy of more than 40 service in an area that was difficult to knowledgeable in his work.
City of Tigard conducts an annual water audit. accounts that use large volumes of water. ; access.Eric,Rob and the crew did TWSA Customer, August 2006
From 2003 to 2007,Tigard's unaccounted- By focusing resources on these customer a terrific job. 5
for water averaged accounts,the City is able to TWSA Customer,February 2006 t`Herb was very courteous,
9 ry i"y
4.5 percent,well below ensure that the largest water hard-working,and kept us updated
's users are being accurately . I appreciate the calls and follow during the repair. Our family was
the national average. Tigard
p on e weep
and fairly charged for the u the problem at the water thrilled to have the repair done
unaccounted- p
The City of Tigard has achieved water they use.Water meters reservoir bordering Bull Mountain so quickly. 51
this low percentage by: for water not registering within certain Road. We were surprised and TWSA Customer, September 2006
• Replacing water lines averaged accuracy standards are delighted when we returned home to
that are prone to 4.5%, well either repaired or replaced. find you and your crew had finished We were very impressed by Mr.
leakage. below the the work in time for the special 4th Nissen's courtesy and helpfulness.
Based upon the age and The City of Tigard is doing of July weekend. ='-' It is a great pleasure to know that
type of pipe,several water national all it can to be a good water TWSA Customer,July 2006 our city employees are willing to go
lines were replaced in average. I steward.Won't you join above and beyond the scope of their
2005 and there was a us by being a good water Your staff member was a pleasure jobs to help the taxpayers.Please
dramatic reduction in steward too?You can start to work with.Not only does she give Mr.Nissen our heartfelt thanks.
unaccounted-for water.The City continues by checking out the water conservation go the extra mile but even under He should be recognized for his
to identify,inspect,and replace or repair information on the following pages,and by pressure she stays right on task. outstanding work ethic.
suspect water lines. visiting www.tigard-or.gov/water. TWSA Customer,October 2006 TWSA Customer,September 2006
2008 Watcr Quality Report • Tigard Water Service Arca 1 5
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FREE CONS ER
YOU Save a Little,WE Save a Lot The City of Tigard would,
ith an average
- and water by offerb
(--nualrainfall
/ Free Water Conservation Kits
of over three feet a
To encourage water wise practices both inside
.year,you might wonder If everyone in the Tigard water
and outside the home,Tigard Water Service Area
why we need to con- Service Area saved just 10 gallons of residents can request a FREE conservation kit
serve water. But when you consider water a day, together we would save:
(ane per household).
that the amount of water in our
watershed remains the same, while • 573,000 gallons per day!
our area's population continues to • 4 million gallons per week! Indoor kit includes:
• i
grow, conservation makes sense. • 17.2 million gallons per month! Shower timer
• 208.7 million gallons per year!! The Earth`'Massage Dodos
We all need to use water wisely to: - Shower head i�d°W
Teflon tape
• make sure we have water when we need it. By making some simple changes,you can
• Bathroom faucet aerator
• reduce the cost and impact of developing easily reduce your water use. Kitchen faucet aerator
new water supplies. Outdoor Conservation Tips:
•
• leave more water in lakes and rivers for fish Indoor Conservation Tips: • If it doesn't grow, don't water it— Leak detection tablets
and recreation. • Take a power shower—Cut your Make sure sprinklers are pointed at your Informational brochures
10-minute shower to 5 minutes,save lawn and not the sidewalk or driveway.
Does conservation really work? 12.5 gallons per shower. • Don't let your money vanish into
In 2007 the Tigard Water Service Area's • Brush up on conservation—Turn the thin air—Water your lawn or garden Water Smart Landscape i
population grew by an estimated 653 water off when brushing your teeth and/ in the early morning or late evening to
residents.Despite this growth,the amount of or shaving.You'll save 5 gallons a day. combat the effects of evaporation. Tigard's new reimbursement program takes effect
water residents consumed actually decreased • Don't be a drip—Repair leaky fixtures. • Does your lawn need a life vest?— credit on their water bill for purchasing up to two of
from an estimated 88 gallons per person per One drip per second can waste up to Avoid applying water at a faster rate than
day to an estimated 84 gallons per person per 2,400 gallons a year! it can soak into the soil.If water puddles • Rain sensor/switch for irrigation systems
day.The total amount saved in one year equals • Fill'erup—Save water by only running or runs off your lawn when you water, • Pressure regulator for irrigation systems
3.2-million,8-ounce glasses of water. dish and clothes washers when full. divide your watering time in half. Full eligibility requirements and applications are av
• Don't drown the trash—Using the toilet Get a workout—Use a broom to clean Public Works Building,or online at www.tigard-o
Keep reading to learn more about your as a trash can waste up to 5 gallons driveways and sidewalks instead of
water and what you can do to conserve it a flush. your hose. To Learn More About Conserva
Contact Tigard Water Conser.
6 1 'Tigard Water Service Arca • 2008 skater Quairn Report Jennifer Joe at 503-718-25E
Tips, kits and freebies, oh my! Save some money while you help save valuable resources.
DATION ITEMS
ike to help you save money Outdoor Watering;
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g the following kits: An Inch a Week — Tbat's All It Takes
WaterSense
Outdoor kit includes:
Did you know residents in the 3" 3. Use the following chart and locate your
• Low-flow hose nozzle
Tigard Water Service Area use two 1.% average water depth number. The WaterSense Label
• Rain gauge to three times more water in thee. Do you recognize the Energy Star
• Water wise wildflower seeds summer than at any other time of AVERAGE WATER TOTAL TIME ?Shoppers y
• Informational brochures on � DEPTH AFTER NEEDED TO WATER label. pp typical) seek out this
the year?Outdoor water use,and logo when looking to invest in energy
selecting a landscape contractor. t 15 MINUTES 1 INCH PER WEEK
more specifically,lawn irrigation, 1/8 inch 120 R11f1lIteS efficient appliances.While this is great
maintaining a healthy lawn, is the main culprit for this for lowering energy consumption,what
and more. 1/4 inch 60 minutes
sizeable increase.Coincidently, can consumers look for when they want
1/2 inch 30 minutes
r,Ts over-watering may actually be to buy water efficient devices?The
�ATER LIAME�VALLEY hazardous to your lawn's health. 3/4 inch 20 minutes answer is WaterSense,the new face of
On average a lawn only needs 1 inch 15 minutes water efficient products.
about one inch of water a week.
4. Set your watering schedule.We WaterSense,a partnership program
Don't know when you've recommend watering 2 times per week, sponsored by the U.S.Environmental
watered one inch?Follow either before 10 a.m.or after 6 p.m.when Protection Agency,is making it easier
these simple steps to a green lawn temperatures are cooler to find and select water efficient
and lower water bills: products like toilets,faucet aerators
Special considerations: and shower heads.Generally speaking,
ieimbursement Program 1. Place watering gauges at 2 different • During hot.dry spells you may need to a WaterSense product will be about
►'uly 1.Water customers can receive up to a$50 locations within your sprinkler's spray increase your total weekly watering time. 20 percent more water efficient than a
the following products: range.Then run your sprinkler for 15 • If the water doesn't penetrate the soil, comparable non-WaterSense product.
minutes and turn it off. your lawn may need to be aerated or In addition WaterSense products must
• Drip irrigation system thatched. work as well as or better than their less
• Hose timer 2. Find the average amount of water(in efficient counterparts.
tilable at the Tigard Public Library and the Tigard inches)collected in your gauges.To do To help kick off a one-inch-per-week watering
rgov/water. this, measure the amount of water in each schedule,contact us and we will send you a For more information on WaterSense,
gauge.Add these amounts together and set of watering gauges free of charge. visit wwwepa.gov/WaterSense.
tion or to Request Free Items: divide by 2.
vation Program Coordinator
9 or jennifer@tigard-or.gov. 2008 Water Quality Report Tigard Water Service Area 1 7
The Garden Hose Around YOUr Home ��
...Enemy of Safe :
Drinking Water? : Keep Fire Hydrants & and other obstacles.Residents are also asked water meters.Please
• Water Meters Accessible to maintain a clear,direct path from the street check to see that your
Many water-related activities can pose : to the meter box.A minimum clearance of three water meter and
a real risk to our drinking water supply. 0 Residents of the Tigard Water Service Area feet is required around fire hydrants to allow fire neighborhood
Consider this scenario: are asked to help ensure there is easy access personnel to connect hoses and operate hydrant fire hydrant are
• to fire hydrants and water meters located on valves.A minimum clearance of two feet is accessible to _
You are washing your car and your garden their property.In the event of a fire,it is crucial required around the water meter box. your service
hose is submerged in a bucket of soapy that emergency responders are able to identify providers.
water.A few blocks away,a water line and access fire hydrants.Easy access to your Even low or well-maintained landscaping is not
breaks and the water pressure is lowered water meter enables city staff to perform recommended in clearance areas.If a meter For more information,
tto the point that a vacuum repairs,provide routine maintenance,and read or hydrant requires maintenance or repair,any contact Tigard Water
created in the water meters in a quick and efficient manner. plantings in the clearance area will likely be Operations Supervisor
lines.As a result,the disturbed or destroyed. Sam Morrison at
soapy water in your Many hydrants and water meters throughout the 503-718-2600 or
bucket is drawn community are obscured or are difficult to get Property owners are responsible for sammQtigard-orgov.
back through your to because of overgrown vegetation,fencing, maintaining the area around hydrants and
plumbing into the
water distribution
system.You've just Are You Required to Have a potentially contaminated water from being working properly,state law requires annual
contaminated the Backflow Prevention Devicea drawn back into our drinking water suppIy� inspection and testing.
drinking water supply!
To ensure your backflow,prevention device is
• You probably are, if you have: A person who is state-certified in backflow
Don't let your garden hose be the 0prevention device testing must perform the
connection between contaminants and our ; • An in-ground irrigation system _ test and submit the results to the City of
drinking water. 0 • An ornamental fountain
• • An active well Tigard.If the test results indicate your backflow
• Never submerge the end of a garden : • A fish pond prevention assembly is not functioning
hose when filling a pool,pond,bucket, • An in-ground swimming pool or spa properly,it must be repaired and retested
tub,sink or any other container. : immediately.
A solar heating system '_.
• Never use a garden hose to connect to • A fire sprinkler system J For more information on backflow prevention
an underground or drip irrigation system Each of these items,if connected directly to visit the city's web site at www.tigard-or.gov/
when watering your lawn or garden. the public water system,is required to have backflow or contact Tigard Water Quality
The health and safety of our water supply an approved backflow,prevention device. r Program Coordinator Hung Nguyen at
depends on you! This important device prevents stagnant or " r 503-718-2603 or hungQtigard-orgov.
• 8 1 Tigard Warer Sen ice Area • 2008 Water()ualin Reruart
Important Information about Water and Your Health . . . An Important Message
from the Environmental
Some people may be more vulnerable to other immune system disorders can be at a the risk of infection from cryptosporidium and ; Protection Agency...
contaminants in the drinking water than the higher risk from infections.These persons other microbial contaminants that may be •
general population. Most specifically, infants, should seek advice about drinking water from present in the water. ; Water sources(both tap and bottled)
the elderly,and immuno-compromised their health care providers.The Environmental include rivers,lakes,streams,ponds,
persons such as cancer patients undergoing Protection Agency and the Centers for For more information call the Safe Drinking reservoirs,springs and wells. Water
chemotherapy, persons who have undergone Disease Control and Prevention provide Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or visit the travels over the surface of the land and/or
organ transplants,persons with HIV/AIDS or guidelines on the appropriate means to lessen EPA's web site at wwwepa.gov/ow through the ground,dissolving naturally
occurring minerals which,in some cases,
includes radioactive materials and other
Lead in the Drinking Water. . . Are You at Risk? substances resulting from the presence of
• animals or human activity.Contaminants
that might be expected in untreated
In 2007 elevated levels of lead were not home's plumbing.If you are concerned about water include:microbial contaminants,
detected in Tigard's source waters.However, elevated lead levels in your tap water,you may such as viruses and bacteria; inorganic
it is important to remember that exposure to wish to have your water tested.In the meantime contaminants such as salts and metals;
1 lead through drinking water run the tap for 30 seconds to ; pesticides and herbicides;organic
f is possible if materials in a 2 minutes before drinking or chemicals from industrial or petroleum
building's plumbing contain To learn use in cooking.This will flush use;and radioactive contaminants.
I lead.The level of lead in more about out water that may have been -
water can increase when in extended contact with your ; Because of water's natural cycle,drinking
lead exposure
water stays in contact with household plumbing. 50 percent reduction in lead at the tap with water,including bottled water,may contain
I lead-based solder and brass contact the pH adjustment. ; small amounts of some contaminants.
•
i faucets containing lead. LeadLtne at Tigard's primary wholesale However,the presence of contaminants
• does not necessarily indicate that the water
503-988-4000. water provider,the The Leadline provides free lead-in-water
• poses a health risk. To ensure that tap
Infants and young children Portland Water Bureau,has testing.The program targets testing water from water is safe to drink,the Environmental
are typically more vulnerable implemented a corrosion households that are most at risk from lead Protection Agency(EPA)prescribes
to lead in drinking water than the general control treatment to reduce corrosion in in water.Specifically those households with ; regulations limiting the amount of certain
population.It is possible that lead levels in your plumbing by increasing the pH of the water. pregnant women,or children age six or younger, contaminants in water provided by public
home may be higher than other homes in the Comparison of monitoring results with and who live in homes built between 1970 ; water systems.The EPA establishes test
community as a result of materials used in your without pH adjustment shows more than a and 1985. methods and monitoring requirements for
r ; contaminants and requires public water
CONTAMINANT MCL* 90th Percentile Action Level(AL) TYPICAL SOURCE systems to give public notice in the event
Copper(Cu) 1.30 ppm 0.28 AL exceeded if 10%or more of homes Corrosion of household and commercial of a violation. More information about
tested have levels above 1.30 ppm plumbing systems contaminants and potential health effects
Lead(Pb) 15.0 ppb 11.0 AL exceeded if 10%or more of homes Corrosion of household and commercial is available from the EPA's Safe Drinking
tested have levels above 15.0 ppb plumbing systems Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or visit
Maximum Contaminant Level their web site at www.epa.gov/ow.
2008 Water Quality Report I igard Water Sen-iee Area 9 '
How Tigard Information on Detected Disinfection By-Products(HAAs and TTHM) Sulfate is formed through the erosion of
Regulated Contaminants are formed through chemical reactions between natural deposits.At high levels it can add a
Monitors the chlorine and naturally occurring organic matter salty taste or odor to water.
• Federal standards regulate contaminants in the water.The disinfection process is carefully
Water You ; to protect drinking water quality.These controlled to remain effective while keeping
Drink. . . standards limit the levels of contaminants by-product levels at a minimum. Information On
that are known to occur in water and can Cryptosporidium
adversely affect public health.The levels Hexachlorocyclopentadiene(HEX)is some-
of contaminants detected in Tigard's times formed as part of the disinfection process. Cryptosporidium is a micro-organism
drinking water are far below the maximum (protozoan)naturally present in surface water
• contaminant levels(MCL)set by the EPA and Nitrates and Nitrites are formed through the supplies throughout the world.Surface water
as such,do not pose a significant health risk erosion of natural deposits,agricultural activity, supplies are particularly vulnerable if they
to consumers. Below is a list of regulated and leaching septic tanks. receive runoff or pollution from human or
contaminants detected in Tigard's water animal wastes.Since wildlife inhabits the
supply during 2007. Bull Run,Clackamas River and Trask-Tualatin
Information on Detected Rivers Watersheds,the managing agencies
' 2,4-D is a colorless,odorless,powdered Unregulated Contaminants regularly monitor for cryptosporidium and have
• herbicide used to control weeds and woody done so for more than ten years.Occasionally,
y plants.It has been most widely used Unregulated water quality standards are low levels of cryptosporidium have been
• on wheat and corn crops,pastures and established as guidelines to assist public found.New national standards have been
In addition to the 150 different ; rangelands. water systems in managing drinking water for established to further reduce the risks of
contaminants tested by our wholesale aesthetic considerations such as taste,color, illness from cryptosporidium.Symptoms of
water providers,Tigard monitors water Antimony is a naturally occurring metal and odor. These contaminants do not present infection include nausea,abdominal cramps
quality through water samples collected used in industrial applications such as fire a risk to human health. and diarrhea.Most healthy individuals are
within the water distribution system. retardants,ceramics,electronics,and solder. able to overcome the disease within a few
Analysis results indicate Tigard's drinking Radon is a naturally occurring,radioactive gas weeks.However,immuno-compromised
water continues to meet and/or exceed Arsenic,Barium,Chromium,and Fluoride that cannot be seen,tasted or smelled.Radon people have more difficulty and are at greater
all federal and state drinking water are naturally occurring elements that can has not been detected in Tigard's purchased risk of developing severe,life threatening
standards.Only those contaminants dissolve into the groundwater supply. water supplies,but has been detected at varying illnesses.Immuno-compromised individuals are
detected in the drinking water supply are levels in Tigard's aquifer storage and recovery encouraged to consult their doctor regarding
outlined in the table on page 11. Beta/photon Emitters are formed from the (ASR)wells and native groundwater wells.For appropriate precautions to avoid infection.
erosion of natural and man-made radioactive more information about radon,call the EPA's Cryptosporidium must be ingested to cause
For a complete list of chemicals and deposits. Radon Hotline at 1-800-SOS-RADON or visit disease,and may be spread through means
compounds tested for on a regular basis, www.epa.gov/safewater/radon.html. other than drinking water.
visit the City of Trgard's web site at Chlorine is added to maintain disinfection
www bgard-orgov/water requirements throughout the water Sodium is formed through the erosion of To seam more about contaminants in watAer,
w.
distribution system. natural deposits,added to water during visit wwepa.gov/safewater1standards.
treatment,and is an essential nutrient.
• 10 1 Tigard Water Service/Area 2008 Water Quahn Report
2007 Water Quality Analysis Results
MCLG TIGARD ANALYSIS RESULTS TYPICAL SOURCE
LOW F RANGE 4 HIGH
Microbiological Contaminants
Fecal coliform and E.coli 0 0 1 sample had 6 colonies* Human and animal fecal waste
Giardia TT Required:Disinfection NA 1 sample of 50 liters had Animal waste
to inactive 99.9%of cysts 3 Giardia cysts
Total Coliform Bacteria Must not detect coliform 0%of samples 100%of samples had Naturally present in the environment
bateria in more than 5% with detectable non-detectable levels
of samples/month coliform bacteria of coliform bacteria
Turbidity 5.0 NTU NA 0.06 NTU 1.8 NTU Soil erosion
Inorganic Contaminants
Antimony(ppb) 6 6 ND 3 Erosion of natural aquifer deposits,industrial manufacturing
Arsenic(ppb) 10 0 ND 3 Erosion of natural deposits in groundwater aquifers
Barium(ppb) 2000 2000 ND 3.7 Erosion of natural deposits in groundwater aquifers
Chromium(ppb) 100 100 ND 1.1 Erosion of natural deposits in groundwater aquifers
Fluoride(ppm) 4 4 0.13 1.2 Water treatment additive,erosion of natural deposits
Nitrate(ppm) 10 10 ND 1.3 Erosion of natural deposits,run-off from fertilizer,septic tank leaching,sewage
Nitrite(ppm) 1 1 ND 0.06 Erosion of natural deposits,run-off from fertilizer,septic tank leaching,sewage
Synthetic Organic Contaminants (including pesticides and herbicides)
2,4-D(ppm) 70 70 ND 0.632 Agricultural run-off
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene(ppb) 50 50 ND 0.06 Probable by-product of drinking water disinfection
Radiological Contaminants
Beta/photon emitters(pCi/1) 50 0 ND 2.4 Erosion of natural deposits in groundwater aquifers
Disinfection By-Product Contaminants
Chlorine(ppm) 4 4 0.03 1.9 Water additive used to control microbes
Haloacetic Acids(ppb) 60 NA 1.2 50.2 By-product of drinking water disinfection
Total Trihalomethanes(ppb) 80 NA 14.7 52.7 By-product of drinking water disinfection
Unregulated and Secondary Contaminants (regulations provide advisory limits only)
Radon(pCi/1) No standard No standard 3 500 Found in natural aquifer deposits
Sodium(ppm) 20 20 2.8 19 Erosion of natural deposits,water treatment additive
Sulfate(ppm) 250 250 ND 11 Naturally occurring substance in drinking water
*100%of samples had 20 or fewer bacterial colonies per 100 milliliters of water
Action Level(AL) T'ne concentration of a contaminant,which,if exceeded,triggers treatment,or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Maximum Contaminant Level(MCL) The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLS are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal(MCLG):The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level(MRDL):The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal(MRDLG):The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk of health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to Control microbial contamination.
Nephelometric Turbidity Units(NTUs):Turbidity Is a measure of how clear the water looks. Turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth.
Parts per million(ppm)i parts per billion(ppb):These units describe the levels of detected contaminants. One part per million is equal to one minute in two years. One part per billion is equal to one minute in 2,000 years.
Picocurries per Liter(pCi/):A standard measurement of beta particles in water.
Treatment Technique(TT) A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
2008 Water Quatiry Report • Tigard Water Service Area � Il
Who Are You Going to Call? ® A
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Source Water Assessment for Tigard Water Service Area A
In 2005,the Oregon Departments of Human Services(DHS)and Environmental
Quality(DEQ)conducted a source water assessment for the groundwater wells ; �•
serving the Tigard Water Service Area.The purpose of the assessment was to
identify potential sources of direct and indirect contamination in areas surrounding '
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.SMC <u inank the students and teachers who participated in our annual Water Conservation Calendar Contest for 2009. Students
who submitted posters this year showed they have an understanding of water conservation and they, along with their teachers, are to be commended.
The City of Tigard is dedicated to the protection and conservation of our natural resources. As our population grows and costs rise, it becomes more
apparent how important water conservation is to our future.
This year's calendar is filled with fun water conservation tips and interesting facts about water and global water use. It is up to you to "Save the Water" an
hopefully, together, we can do our part to "Save the World!"
St. Anthony School Horne School
IST GRADE Sidney B. Alex Timothy M. 4TH GRADE Megan R. 4TH GRADE
Mrs. Cruickshank Alexa Daryl J. Reed S. Mrs. Cruickshank Jarod B. Mr er Mrs. Coburn
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Samantha Jenelle Julia C. Riley W. Thomas W. Matthew E
Carter Nick Amelia E. Spencer C. Payton W. Evan G.
Brooke R. Holly Hannah J. Mark F. Ben S.
Paver M. Tyler V. Ashlyn B. Kate H. 5TH GRADE Girl Scout Troop
�--arole K. 2ND GRADE Brorna B. Jorge M. Lexi B. Mrs. Cruickshank
ohn Mrs. Cruickshank Nick C. Kayla J. McKayla M. Emilee H. The City of Tigard would
'achary G. Martin V. Hannah G. Max M. Abigail R. Emily S. like to extend a very special
Madison Cameron Alexander M. George A. Austin Brennon thank you to Girl Scout Troop
ydney Harper B. Spencer G. Danlyn D. Rabi G. Sydney D. 1664 for submitting over 100
endra Hailey S. Kar T. Andrew D. Abby B. Sydney M. entries during their Earth Day
✓ler Chris O. Alexandra B. Drew M. Kevin C. Jon J. Event held on April 26, 2008
"allory F. Joan L. Arthur G. Grace T. Caitlin S. Hailey H. at Templeton Elementary.
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Online Resources Rain Barrels & Water Conservation
With a wealth of sites out there,where does one begin? Here are a What you should know if you live in
few to get you started: Tigard's Water Service Area
Overviews: A rain barrel is a container used to collect rain water as it flows from
www.portlandonline.com (search stormwater management) the roof of a house or building. A downspout from the roof is
www.kingcounty.gov (search rain barrels) connected to the rain barrel, and water that would normally flow
www.cleanwaterservices.org (search rain barrel) into streets,ditches,or storm water lines is diverted into the barrel.
www.savingwater.org/docs/rainbarrels.pdf During periods of dry weather, the stored water can be used to
www.Icrep.org/fieldguide/examples/rainbarrels.htm water your landscape.
www.demesne.info/Garden-Help/Rain-Barrels.htrn
Since there is no shortage of rain in the Pacific Northwest,installing
Rain Gardens: a rain barrel to collect rain water might seem like a great idea.
www.tigard-or.gov (search rain garden) However, unlike other parts of the country that receive rainfall year-
www.pierce.wsu.edu/Water—Quality/LID/ round, our region typically receives the least amount of rainfall
Raingarden—handbook.pdf during the summer months—the time of year when outdoor water
www.clark.wsu.edu (search rain garden) use is at its highest.
www.cleanwaterservices.org (search rain garden)
The Tigard Water Service Area gets about 37 inches of rainfall
annually and about 90 percent of that rainfall occurs between
Water Conservation Websites: October and May—a time of year when we don't need extra water
www.conserveh2o.org to irrigate our gardens or lawns. Because of this seasonal rainfall
www.tigard-or.gov/water pattern, and their limited storage capacity,rain barrels are not the
www.harvesth2o.com most effective water conservation device for our region.
A typical rain barrel holds about 55 gallons. This may seem like a lot
of water,but you may find watering your landscape will take far
more rain barrels than you might think. For example, an established
lawn needs about an inch of water per week (a bit more in hot
weather).At this rate, a 100-square-foot patch of lawn will need
• . about 62 gallons of water a week. Assuming the lawn requires
watering from May through September,you will need to collect at
City of Tigard least 1,300 gallons of water,which means you will need to fill about
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM 24 rain barrels!
13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 Submitted at the IWB Meeting
503.718.2599 ♦ www.dgard-or.gov/water
Date: —/-/4-0— Agenda Item No.: .S
Rain Barrel FAQs 6. Should I worry about algal growth or unpleasant odors
emitting from my rain barrel? Water that sits for a long
1. Will I save money on water by installing a rain barrel? In period of time is apt to form algae which can cause unpleasant
short, no. Customers in the Tigard Water Service Area are odors. Since rain barrels are typically open on top,water is
fortunate to have relatively inexpensive water. The residential exposed to sunlight which can promote algal growth. The
rate in 2008 is $2.51 per 100 cubic feet (ccf)which is equivalent answer to this problem- use the rainwater in a timely manner.
to 748 gallons. This will empty the rain barrel and prevent algae from forming.
Lets say you purchase a 55 gallon rain barrel for$100. You will
be saving 18 cents every time it's filled which means you would Water Saving Tips
have to fill it 555 times just to break even. At a rate of emptying An alternative to rain barrels as a water conservation device is to
and filling 24 times per year - it would take just over 23 years save water using other methods (also see the online resources
to make your money back. section for more information):
In addition to cost of the rain barrel,maintenance costs should • Water before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. when temperatures are
also be considered. cooler and the air is calm.
2. Is water from the rain barrel safe to use in my vegetable • adjust your sprinklers so they are directed at your landscaped
garden? Since many roofs have been treated with chemicals areas and not the sidewalk or driveway.
which could affect water quality,you may not want to use this
water in your vegetable, herb or edible plant gardens. • Group plants with similar water needs together. Different
plants need different amounts of water, sun and shade to
4. Will I get mosquitoes in my rain barrel? Rain barrels should survive.
be capped with a fiberglass screen that allows water in,but
keeps mosquitoes out. However,if you are concerned about • Try to keep your grass 2 to 3 inches long. This provides shade
mosquitoes laying their eggs in your rain barrel,please ask your to the roots, so your lawn requires less water and mowing. This
local nursery or garden supply store for an appropriate non- also allows the root system to become deeper and more efficient
toxic solution. at storing water.
5. Do I need to contact the city to obtain a permit if I want to • The Tigard Water Service Area offers reimbursements on their
install a rain barrel? The City of Tigard does not have a water bill for purchasing water wise landscape devices.Also, free
municipal or building code specifically for rain barrels so if you indoor and/or outdoor water conservation kits are available.
feel this device is right for you and your situation,you can install Contact the water conservation coordinator at 503.718.2599 for
one without a permit. If you live outside the city but within the more information or visit the City of Tigard website at
water service boundaries,contact your local jurisdiction for www.tigard-or.gov/water.
details.
that at the request of Durham, Tigard will collect on behalf of
Durham additional charges imposed by Durham on Durham customers.
C. Moneys/Revenues.
(1) Moneys and revenues for system capital improvement shall
be held by Tigard in a fund dedicated solely for this
purpose. 1
(2) Moneys transferred to Tigard as a result of the division
of assets after withdrawal from the original District by
Tigard which were previously dedicated by the District
to system capital improvement shall be used solely for
system capital improvement by Tigard in accordance with
subsection 5.D.
(3) Moneys deposited in a reserve fund for revenue bonds of
the water system are not a system asset and are not
subject to the system asset distribution formula in
Section 4 of this Agreement.
(4) The Parties agree to develop a methodology for system
development charges and to impose and collect such
charges in their respective jurisdictions. If any of
the Cities or District fail to impose system development
charges as contemplated herein, then the other parties
may elect to terminate collecting system development
charges within their jurisdictions. The Parties agree
that <tPi:e}ftre1* [they] should collect the system
development charges imposed by the District until such
time as <Tiejard s- Lts) [the Cities impose their]
own charge.
D. Capital Improvements.
(1) (a) Capital projects shall be implemented in accord with
a long-range capital improvement program supported by
sound engineering analysis, in the best interests of
water customers within the original District, ignoring
city boundaries.
(b) The capital improvement program must be approved by
the governing bodies of one less than the number of
jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in the water
system. A governing body may not unreasonably withhold
consent if the program is supported by sound engineering
analysis, is in the best interests of water customers
within the original District and consistent with the goal
of working together to provide all of the residents and
property in the original District with a clean,
economical water supply. If a proposed capital
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improvement program is not approved as provided for in
this subsection, then the governing bodies of any two
jurisdictions may request mediation under the provisions
of ORS Chapter 36 to determine if approval of the program
has been unreasonably withheld.
(c) Tigard shall prepare and deliver to the Cities and
the District a proposed Capital Improvement Plan no later
than June 30, 1994 for consideration by the Cities and
the District. The District's Capital Improvement Plan
dated June, 1993 , will guide Tigard's spending on capital
projects until a capital improvement program is adopted
pursuant to subsection (b) .
(2) The capital improvement program shall establish the
location of a capital improvement whether within Tigard,
King City, Durham or the District and shall distinguish
whether a capital improvement qualifies as a system asset
or other asset.
(3) Capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined to be other assets
shall become the property of the jurisdiction in which
the improvement is located. For capital improvements
made subsequent to entering into this Agreement that are
determined to be system assets, the Cities and the
District each shall have a proportionate interest in such
"system asset" capital improvement's depreciated value.
The depreciated value shall be based upon the useful life
of the capital improvement under generally accepted
accounting principles using a straight line method of
depreciation. The Cities' and the District's
proportionate interest in such "system asset" capital
improvement's depreciated value shall be determined based
upon the formula in Section 4 .D. of this Agreement.
(4) Should one of the Cities or the District terminate its
water service agreement with Tigard, such jurisdiction
shall have rights to the use of all system assets equal
to its Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest as
determined above. Tigard shall be provided reasonable
compensation for any use of its water system necessary
for the continued reasonable use of a system asset by a j
jurisdiction. If the asset is not essential to the
operation of such jurisdiction's water system, Tigard
may terminate such jurisdiction 's rights in the system
asset capital improvement by payment of a sum equal to
the Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest in the
depreciated value of such system asset.
(5) The Parties acknowledge that the water system currently
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Date: Agenda Item No.:
Comments on Tigard- IWB Member IGA (Durham version)
for IWB Meeting June 11, 2008 by Bill Scheiderich, Member at Large
Section 4 Division of Assets
4A2a: Defines "system assets" as those needed to operate Tigard's water supply
system "throughout the original district."
Issue: This definition does not contemplate a division of assets if any member were to
withdraw from the agreement and supply its own source, in which case it would look to
those same assets as part of its own operation.
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4A2b: Defines "other assets" as those not needed to operate Tigard's water supply
system "throughout the original district," yet there is an immediate contradiction in
413: This section requires that all members pledge the use of"other assets" to Tigard in
order to provide water service.
Issue: In Oregon statutes, those "other assets" would be the members' property to use
or dispose of as they desired. This section also implies that these "other assets" are
needed to operate the water supply system as it now exists - but that is the definition of
"system" assets, not "other" asssets.
Issue: If not already available, a comprehensive list of other assets by description and
location would be useful.
4C: Ownership of assets in case of a division of assets on termination is by a three-part
formula that uses percentage of total consumption, percentage of real market value and
percentage of current meters in use. Value of same is the depreciated original value.
Issue: Question how real market value and meters in use are relevant to an equitable
share of the system assets. Net revenue (net of O&M and wholesale water cost)
generated in each jurisdicion is arguably the only relevant factor.
Section 5 Asset Ownership
5A: Tigard to maintain and insure all real and personal property assets it utilizes.
Issue: Should each member should have a stated value for assets within that
jurisdiction for purposes of General Accounting Standards Board rules?
5C4: Each party agrees to impose its own systems development charge.
Issue: The COT imposes the SDC on all property served by the system. This
subsection thus is obsolete.
5D1 b: Capital improvement plans to be approved by all member owners less one (i.e.,
three votes in favor).
Issue: This section doesn't differentiate between capital improvements that use the
existing sources of supply versus new sources. For example, the relatively new
connection to the JWC/Beaverton supply could be characterized as either a capital
improvement issue or a supply source issue or both.
5D4: Capital improvements to be valued on division of assets by same formula as in 4C
above, namely, straight-line depreciated value as opposed to depreciated replacement
cost value.
Issue: Same as in 4C.
5F: One percent rate discount in lieu of one percent rate rebate to Durham users.
Issue: Obsolete?
51: Neither party waives its "statutory rights upon annnexation of territory."
Issue: Purpose of this section as worded is unclear. One possible meaning is that any
of the parties that annex unincorporated territory could select its own (different) water
supply source for that area, or do the reverse, namely, withdraw the area that it
annexed from the boundaries of any existing water supply entity. This section as now
worded thus avoids the question of which entity would be the water provider for, say,
Areas 63 and 64 if those areas are annexed to Tigard, to the Tigard Water District or to
King City.
Section 7 Services by Tigard
7A: Curtailment to be shared equally.
Issue: What does "equally" mean? Same policies in all jurisdictions? Same reduction in
supply to all jurisdictions and each to decide how to limit water use?
7C: Tigard to have any of Durham's rights to condemn property.
Issue: Delegating a city's power to condemn to another city may be impermissible.
Better wording would be that Durham/other members would agree to consider
condemnation of property within their jurisdiction if that entity decides condemnation is
required for the water supply system, and allow Tigard to represent the city or district in
court.
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Intergovernmental Water Board — Agenda
SERVING TIGARD,KING CITY,DURHAM AND THE UNINCORPORATED AREA
MEETING DATE: Wednesday,January 14, 2009 5:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Tigard Public Works Building
8777 SW Burnham Street
Tigard, OR 97223
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Introductions
Call the meeting to order, staff to conduct roll call.
2. Approval of Minutes —December 10, 2008
Action: Motion to approve the December 10, 2008 minutes.
3. Public Comments
Call for comments from the public.
4. Water Supply Update - Mr. Goodrich
5. Presentation and Discussion on the City of Tigard's Water Conservation Program for the
Tigard Water Service Area—Mr. Koellermeier
Action: Input from the Board on existing and future water conservation efforts.
6. Discussion on Rewriting/Revising 1993 Intergovernmental Agreements between Durham
and the City of Tigard, King City and the City of Tigard, and the Tigard Water District and
the City of Tigard - Continued - Commissioner Carroll
Action: No action required.
7. Informational Items
8. Non-Agenda Items
Call for non-agenda items from the Board.
9. Future Agenda Items
Schedule Date Item
February 11, 2009 Review Credit-for-Leak, Water Meter, and Non-Payment of Water Bill Policies.
February 11, 2009 Discussion on Rewriting/Revising Rewriting/Revising1993 Intergovernmental Agreements.
March 11, 2009 Consider Making a Recommendation on the Credit-for-Leak, Water Meter, and
Non-Payment of Water Bill Policies.
March 11, 2009 Review and Make a Recommendation on the Proposed Water Division Budget.
March 11, 2009 Consider the Proposed Capital Improvement Program (Community Investment
Program).
To Be Announced Additional Tenancy in Common Agreements for Properties within the Tigard
Water Service Area.
To Be Announced Review the Billing Insert Policy.
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10. Next Meeting:
■ February 11, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
Tigard Public Works Building, 8777 SW Burnham Street,Tigard, Oregon
11. Adjournment
Action: Motion for adjournment.
Executive Session
The Intergovernmental Water Board may go into Executive Session. If an Executive Session is called to
order, the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable statute. All discussions
are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news
media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose
any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or
making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public.
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