Meeting Summary
The Shawnee Municipal Authority held a work session to discuss the water treatment and distribution master plan. The session focused on capital improvement projects (CIP) for the next five years, including upgrades to address taste and odor, increase plant capacity, and improve the distribution system. Commissioners reviewed project costs, timelines, and potential funding strategies, aiming to utilize existing revenues and debt refinancing rather than immediate rate increases.
Key Decisions & Votes
Taste and Odor Control (Lake Treatment)
10:00The plan to purchase a boat and apply algicide (e.g., copper sulfate) to West Watkins Lake, and potentially Twin Lakes, was discussed and accepted as an immediate measure to prevent algae blooms causing taste and odor issues. Estimated cost: $50,000.
Water Plant Filter Media Replacement and Expansion
13:00A project to repair filters, expand media, raise filter Tross, and add activated carbon media was discussed and accepted. This measure will control taste and odor compounds and expand filtration capacity. Estimated cost: $3 million.
New Backwash Water Storage Tank
17:00The installation of a new backwash tank was discussed and accepted, recommended for 2016-2017, to prevent water hammer and damage to the distribution system during filter backwash operations. Estimated cost: $1.2 million.
New Finished Water Clear Well
18:00The construction of a new 1 million gallon clear well was discussed and accepted, recommended for 2018, to provide increased storage capacity and redundancy for finished water. Estimated cost: $3.5 million.
New Chemical Building
21:00The construction of a new chemical building was discussed and accepted, recommended for 2019, to replace aging, leaking tanks and address hazardous storage conditions of incompatible chemicals. Estimated cost: $4.3 million.
Redundant Air and Vacuum Relief Valves
28:00The installation of redundant air and vacuum relief valves on raw water lines was discussed and accepted, recommended for 2015, to prevent air trapping and bottlenecks in the piping system. Estimated cost: $150,000.
1 Million Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank
37:00The proposal for a new 1 million gallon elevated water storage tank, to be located next to the existing Edwards Tower, was discussed and accepted. Its primary purpose is to meet DEQ's 24-hour emergency storage requirements. Estimated cost: $930,000 - $1.16 million, with separate funding proposed.
Financial Matters
Taste and Odor Control (Lake Treatment)
Estimated cost for purchasing a boat and applying algicide to West Watkins Lake for taste and odor prevention.
Water Plant Filter Media Replacement Project
Estimated cost for repairing filters, expanding media, raising filter Tross, and adding activated carbon media to control taste/odor and increase filtration capacity.
New Backwash Water Storage Tank
Estimated cost for installing a new backwash tank to prevent water hammer and system damage.
New Finished Water Clear Well
Estimated cost for constructing a new 1 million gallon clear well for increased finished water storage and redundancy.
New Chemical Building
Estimated cost for constructing a new chemical building to replace aging infrastructure and address safety concerns with chemical storage.
Redundant Air and Vacuum Relief Valves
Estimated cost for installing redundant air and vacuum relief valves on raw water lines.
1 Million Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank
Estimated cost for a new elevated water storage tank to provide additional emergency storage.
Annual Waterline Replacement Budget
Annual budget allocated for replacing and upgrading water pipes in the distribution system.
Total 5-Year Water CIP (Treatment & Distribution)
Estimated total capital improvement costs for water treatment and distribution over the next five years.
West Watkins Reservoir Debt Refinancing
Refinanced debt for West Watkins Reservoir is projected to be paid off in approximately eight years.
Raw Water Line and Water Plant Improvements Debt
Approximately $15 million in debt for raw water lines and water plant improvements is expected to be paid off in the next five to six years.
Annual Water Tower Maintenance
Annual expenditure for maintaining the city's water towers, ensuring good condition and appearance.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Consolidated spreadsheet of water and wastewater Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for review at the next meeting (28th).
- Discussion of the Wastewater Master Plan at the next meeting (28th).
- Implementation of short-line loops for annual waterline rehabilitation projects.
- Presentation on the city's GIS mapping system to the commission.
Agenda Summary
Work Session: Shawnee Municipal Authority Master Plan
A work session to discuss the master plan for water treatment Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and water distribution, aiming to educate commissioners and clarify aspects of the plan.