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RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Council File # 00 � `��
Committee: Date
WHEREAS, after due consideration and study of the fmancial condition of the Saint Paul
Regional Water Services, projected future expenses and approval of the 2001 Budget, the Boazd
of Water Commissioners and the City Council have determined that the present rate structure is
inadequate to continue operations without an adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the Board and City Council recommend that the residential water billing cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board staff continue the level monthly or quarterly
payment and direct pay option plans available on a voluntary basis for consumers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 85.01 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the City Council
hereby approves the following Schedule of Water Rates for all water bills levied on or after
January 1, 2001.
2001 WATER RATES
Inside Citv
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Winter*
Suminer� *
City of Maplewood
Winter*
Summer* *
City of Falcon Heights
Winter*
Summer* *
All over 100,000 cu. ft. per month
All Year
$1.40 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.50 per 100 cu. ft.
$130 per 100 cu. ft.
Outside City
Bxcept Maplewood
and Falcon Heiehtsl
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$1.68 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.80 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.54 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.65 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.64 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.76 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.56 per 100 cu. ft.
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FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
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$1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.52 per 100 cu. ft.
'� Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through May, and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during June through November.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1'/z-INCH AND LARGER METERS AND ROSEVILLE,
LITTLE CANADA AND MASTER METER ACCOUNTS
* Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through April, November and December.
** Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per quarter far those on
quarterly billing.
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1'/:-INCH AND LARGER NLETERS
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
Rcqucsfcd ?�y Dec� of:
,4doptioa Cer[ified by Co�a1 Seaetary
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Saint Paul Regional Water Services
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General Manager
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Appro�Vfayor for Submission to Cou�cil
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Public Hearing is scheduled �
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City Council a�proval of resolution concurring with action taken by the Board of Water
Commissioners establishing the water rates for 2001. A public hearir.g is scheduled for
November 15, 2000 �n the City Council Chambers.
PLANNING CAMMISSION
CIB CAMMITfEE
CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Board of Water Commissione
Resolution No. 4742
Has auc pgsorJrmi ever woncea under a contract r« u,is aepenmenta
VES NO
Hes ihis DereoMfinn ever heen a cdY emWoyee?
YES NO
ooes mis a�� a� a slan no[ namal�ra��esetl br �r curreia ary emWoyeea
vES no
�s mm pe�soNPom a targeled vendort
YES NO
Adequate financing needed to maintain reasonable levels of capital improvements and system
maintenance ia order to provide quality service in a cost-effective manner. Also federal
water quality regulations require making capital improvements that necessitate funding-
through debt iscues. These debt issues require us to maintain certain minimum financing
standards that nust be covered through the proper budgeting fior obligations:
Above goals will be achieved and will provide a typical Cit�� � s" r,
(using 8,400 CCr) with an increase in rates of 1.4 percent.
� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED
None apparent.
� DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
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Would be less likely to maintain reasonable standards for service to customers and
cosrrteEVeNUe euoeereo 1aaa.e or��
SOURCE
ACTMiY NUMBER
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
RESaLUTiON — GBVE�tAt FORM
$1.40 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.50 per 100 cu. ft.
PRESENTED BY
COMMISSIONER DAT
WHEREAS, after due consideration and study of the financial condition of the Saint Paul Regional
Water Services, projected future expenses and approval of the 2001 Budget, the Board of Water
Commissioners and the City Council have deternuned that the present rate structure is inadequate
to continue operations without an adjustrnent; and
WHEREAS, the Board and City Council recommend that the residential water billing cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board staff continue the level monthly or quarterly payment
and direct pay oprion plans available on a voluntazy basis for consumers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 85A1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the City Council
hereby approves the following Schedule of Water Rates for all water bills levied on or after January
1, 2001.
2�01 WA1'EI3I;.A'TES
Inside Citv
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Winter*
Summer**
City of Maplewood
Winter*
Suminer* *
City of Falcon Heights
Winter*
Summer* *
All over 100,000 cu. ft. per month
All Year
Water Commissioners
Yeas
Nays
$130 per 100 cu. ft.
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4742
Outside City
(Exce�t Maplewood
and Falcon Hei�htsl
$1.68 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.80 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.54 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.65 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.64 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.76 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.56 per 100 cu. ft.
Adopied bp the Board of Water Commissioners
In favor Oppos (�hPORTANT
RE7URN TO BOA3ZD
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION — GEfVERAL FORM
PRESENTED BY Cardinal
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City of Ulaplewood
All Year
City of Falcon Heights
All Yeaz
FOR ACCt3UNTS �IAVING 1-IIVCH AND SMALLER METERS
$1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.52 per 100 cu. ft.
* Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through May, and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during June through November.
Ft3�Z AC+COUNTS HAVING 1'/-INC3� AND LARGER METERS AND R�3SEVILLE,
LITTLE C'ANADA AND MASTER METER ACCOUNTS
*Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during 3anuary through April, November and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
Minimum chazges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per quarter for those on
quarterly billing.
Minimum chazges shall be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1'/2-INCH AND LARGER METERS
Minimum charges shali be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
Water Commissioners
Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners
Yeas Anfang Nays
Cardinal
Vice President Haselmann
President Reiter
In favor 4 Oppos� 0
IMPORtANT
1tE7;lRN TO BOARD
MINUTES FlI.E
October 10, � 2000
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
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James Reiter, President . Stephen Flaselmann, Vice President
Commissioners: Michael Arcand . Robert Cazdinal . Pat Harris
July 11, 2000
Members - Board of
Water Commissioners
Dear Board lYTembers:
Re: 2001 Budget
OVERVIEW :
This budget has an increase in total revenue projected at $238,000. First, there is no
rate increase proposed in this budget, but the decrease in revenue from the sale of water is
projected to be $156,000 from the contract changes with suburban communities and other
adjustments in water sales patterns. Secondly, the various miscellaneous revenues are
projected to increase $394,000. No fee increases are projected in this budget. The use of
retained earnings projected for 2000 was $70,000. This is a balanced budget and projects
no use of retained earnings. This budget reflects an increase in operation funded spending
of $158,000. This includes a decrease in operating ea�penses of $134,000, an increase in
revenue funded capital improvements of $250,000 and an increase in debt service of
$42,000.
REVENUE
SALE OF WATER:
There is no change in the projected volume of water to be sold in 2001, nor is there a
proposed change in water rates. However, the projected changes in consumption patterns
and suburban contract changes will result in $156,000 less revenue from the sale of water
in 2001.
RA.TES:
Rates will remain constant.
100 cubic feet Percent
2000 2001 Increase
winter rate $ 1.38 $ 1.38 0%
summer rate 1.48 1.4$ 0%
2° step 1.28 1.28 0%
SAINT PAUL REGIONAL WATER SERVICES
Bernie R. Bullert, General Manager
8 4`� St E, Saint Paul MN 55101-1007 ♦ TTY: 651-266-6299
Saiat Paul Regional Water Services provides qualiry water services to the following cities:
Arden Hills•Falcon Heights•I.audecdale•Little Canada•Maplewood•Mendota•Mendota Heights•Roseville•Saint Paul• Wesc St. Paul
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Members - Board of
Water Commissioners -2- July 11, 2000
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
This budget does show an increase in miscellaneous revenue of �344,�00. No fee
increases are proposed.
EXCESS OPERATING CASH:
The actual excess operating cash at the end of 1999 was $40,000. The projected
revenue cash at the end of 2000 currently is -$612,000 and with this budget the projected
excess cash at the end of 2001 will be $381,000. A detail of the cash changes is outlined in
the attached appendix. At this point, there is na planned use of the projected excess cash
balance. Land sales are projected to be $53,000 and $983,000 for the years 2000 and 2001
respectively.
EXPENSES:
OPERATIONS:
The net change in the operarion portion of the budget is a decrease of $134,000. The
projected increase in salaries and fringes is $223,000 in spite of a decrease of 10.6 F"TE's.
The decrease in FTE's is equivalent to about $673,000. The Central Services Contract also
meant a decrease in the budget of $150,000. There were minor changes in the supplies and
service budgets. A unique iYem here is $130,000 for starting a new cycle of painting
hydrants.
PERSONNEL:
This budget has a decrease of 10.6 F'I'E's. This includes a decrease of 3 employees
in meter operations, primarily from the planned implementation of radio-read metering of
commercial meters. Also, it has one less chemist in the laboratory. There are 6 less
employees at the plant due to plant automatian. There is one less in accounting and one
less in engineering. However, we have added one in the IS t3nit and an additional laborer
for half a year in the Supply Unit
CAPITAL:
REVE�TIJE FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS:
This budget shows an increase of $250,000 in revenue funded capital improvements.
This includes smail increases in most categories and some $200,000 for information system
improvements. Also, a slide gate on Lambert Creek as recommended in our Risk
Management Study by SEH is included.
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Members - Board of
Water Commissioners
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July 11, 20�0
NIISCELL?,L�TEOUS:
The professional service contracts in the budget inciude an additional �50,000 to
complete the IS Needs Assessment, an eCommerce Study and Implementation ($35,000), a
ir"atural Organic Matter Characterization Study ($20,000) and a Minneapolis Interconnect
Study ($50,000).
Although this budget shows no rate increase, I would suggest the Board consider a
2 cent increase to support an increase entirely in the main replacement budget. This would
move the main replacement budget from $1.6 million to $2.0 million.
Sincerely,
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Bernie R Bnllert
Generai Manager
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EXCESS OPERATING CASH:
The analysis of excess operating cash for the years 1999 through 2001 is as follows:
Beginning Balance 12/31/1998 +$ 46,000
Operating Revenue below BudgeY -$ 617,000
Operating Expenses below Budget +$1,327,000
Investment Interest Revenue below Budget -$ 91,000
Change in Fair Value of Investments -$1,110,000
Non-OperatSng Revenue below Budget -$ 48,000
Non-Operating Expenses above Budget -$ 393,000
Change in Bond Reserve +$ 717,000
Net Change in Accts. Rec.
plus Accts. Pay., etc -$ 221,000
Change in Minimum Operating Cash Required -$ 603,000
Change in Liability Risk Reserve -$ 500,000
Reimbursement for 1998 Contractor
Payment by S1iF Money +$1,141,000
Reimbursement for 1999 Contractor
Payment by SRF Money -$ 567,000
Other Changes +$ 39,000
Purchase of Land - $ 53,000
Sale of Land +$ 973.000
Net Change
Ending Balance 12/31/1999
- $ 6,000
+$ 40,000
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The 2000 espected excess operating cash changes are as follows:
Beginning Balance 12/31/1999
Use of Excess Cash for Rate Control
Change in Bond Reserve
Change in lYlinimum Cash Required
Reimbursement for 1999 Contractor
Payment by SRF Money
�FIomeowner Lead Replacement Program
Net Change
Prajec#ed Land 3ales in 2000
Ending Balamce 12/31/2D00
- $ 70,000
- $ 940,000
- $ 112,OOfl
+$ 567,000
- $ 150.000
The 2001 projected excess operating cash changes are as follows:
Beginning Balance 12/31/2000
Change in Bond Reserve +$ 464,000
Change in Minimum Cash Required -$ 54,000
Homeowner Lead Replacement Program -$ 400.000
Net Change
ProjecYed Land Sales in 2001
Ending Balance 12/31/2000
+$ 40,000
- $ 705,000
T� 53.D00
- $ 612,000
- $ 612,000
+$ 10,000
+� 983A00
+� 381,000
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BOARD OF WATER CON1iVIISSIONERS
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James Reiter, Presidera . Stephen Haselmann, Vice President
Commissioners: Michael Arcand . Robert Cardinal . Pat Harris
September 7, 2000
Memhers - Board of
Water Commissioners
Dear Boazd Members:"
The Board has considered the 2001 budget at both the July and Au�st reetings. There have been
no additional questions since last month. However, the Budget Office has notif ed us of some minor
changes related to central services charges and fringes which essentially cancel each other out in the
bud�et. These changes affect many pages of the budget so piease bring your budget book to the
Board meeting and we will insert the correct pages for you.
Based on supportive responses at the last Board meeting, we have also changed the budget to reflect
the two cent rate increase which wi11 provide $4Q7,000 in additional revenue dedicated to the main
replacement capital program.
The action needed at this meeting, unless there are fiu*,her questions or changes, is a motion to
recoznmend the 2001 budget to the CiTy Council.
Sincerely,
�-�"'�<'/(• �.�:c,4%c-w'
Bemie R. Bullert
General Mar.ager
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SAINT PAUL REGIONAL WATER SERVICES
Bernie R. Bullert, General Manager
8 4`� St E, Saint Paul MN 55 10 1-1 007 ♦ TTY: 651-266-6299
Saint Paul Regiorza[ Water Services provides qua[iry wazer services to the fo([awing cities:
Arden Hills•FalconHeights•Lauderdale�Little Canada�Maptewood•Mendo�a•Mendota Aeighcs•Roseville•Saint Paul-Wesc St. Paut
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Main Replacement �inalysis
Replacement cost of entire system: �559,825,225
Lnvescment nea3ed for:
100 year cycle:
125 ye2r cycie:
i�0 year cycle:
�5.60 million/year
$-?.?8 millionlyear
�3.73 million/year
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Paving pro�aza benefit: 8" main can be replac�d for �50/foot rather than �85lfoot in non-paving
azeas, a savin� of 41%. Another way to look at this is for each �1.00 spent now, �1.70 worth of
funire main replacements aze done. Or, for our present spendin� af �I3 million for main
replacamenis, we are doin� an equivalent of $2.21 million in funue main replacements.
Replacement Scenar-ios:
Scenario #1: Present case with�i��ess"� Pavin� program ends in 10 years; money now spent
on lead replacements goes to main repiacements afier 20 years.
Years Investment
1-10 $13 M/year
10-20 $13 Mlyear
20 � $2.4 M/year
E�c uivalent Investment
$2.21 NUyear
$13 M/yeaz
$2.41b1/year
This levei of investment wili maintain a cycle of 233 years.
Entire svs#em renlaced in:
234�ear�
Scenario �#2: Present case rvith��E�,_taec,ease� Paving program ends in 10 years; money now spent
on lead replacements goes to main replacements after 20 yeus.
Years Investment Eauivalent Investment
1-10 $1.7 M/year $2.89 M/year
10-20 $1.7 M/year $1.7 Nf/year
20 � $2.8 M/year $2.8 N/year
This levai of investrnen# will maintain a cycle of 200 years.
Entsre svstem reQlaced in:
A�Q4:
Scenario #3: Presant case wi#h ��g,eLeas�e Paving pro�am ends in 10 years; money now
spem on lead replaczments gozs to main :eplacaments after 20 years.
Years Investment
1-10 �2.1 NUyear
10-20 $2.1 NS/year
20 � $3.2 �1/year
E�c nivaleni Investment
$�.5? M/year
�2.1 M/year
$3 3 M/year
Ernire svstem revlacetl in:
n���e_?i�
TYus levei of investment will maintain a cycle of 175 years.
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Scenario =�: Present case with Fl�iucreas� Paving pro�am ends in 10 years; money now spent
on lead replacements goes to main replacaments after 20 years.
Years Invest�ne:rt Eauivalent Inv�eat
1-10 $2.5 �t/year $�25 11/year
10-ZO $2.5 tif/year 52.� �+f/y�ar
ZO -�- $3.6 �ri(year �3.6 M/year
This level of investaent will nzaintain a cycle of 156 years.
Eatire svstem re�lacad in:
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Scenario #5: Present case with 8¢.incteas� Paving progran ends in 10 years; mor.ey now spent
on lead replacamen}s �oes to main replacem�#s a$er 20 years.
Yzars Investment EGuivalem Inves�en#
1-IO $2.9 M/year $4.93 M/year
IO-20 $2.9 M/year $2.9M/year
20 } $4.0 M/year $4.0 ��S1yeaz
This levei of investment will maintain a cycle of I40 years.
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Unlined cast iron eone in:
U 5 years
115 years
99 years
88 years
78 years
Entire s s�em replaced in:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 85 dealing with establishing the
schedule of water rates, the Saint Paul City Council will conduct a public hearing for the proposed
water rate charges for tt�e yeaz 2001 on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 530 p.m. in Council
Chambers, 3rd floor City Hall - Court House.
Dated October 17, 2000
Shari Moore
Depury City Clerk
(November 2, 2000)
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RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Council File # 00 � `��
Committee: Date
WHEREAS, after due consideration and study of the fmancial condition of the Saint Paul
Regional Water Services, projected future expenses and approval of the 2001 Budget, the Boazd
of Water Commissioners and the City Council have determined that the present rate structure is
inadequate to continue operations without an adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the Board and City Council recommend that the residential water billing cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board staff continue the level monthly or quarterly
payment and direct pay option plans available on a voluntary basis for consumers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 85.01 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the City Council
hereby approves the following Schedule of Water Rates for all water bills levied on or after
January 1, 2001.
2001 WATER RATES
Inside Citv
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Winter*
Suminer� *
City of Maplewood
Winter*
Summer* *
City of Falcon Heights
Winter*
Summer* *
All over 100,000 cu. ft. per month
All Year
$1.40 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.50 per 100 cu. ft.
$130 per 100 cu. ft.
Outside City
Bxcept Maplewood
and Falcon Heiehtsl
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$1.68 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.80 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.54 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.65 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.64 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.76 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.56 per 100 cu. ft.
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All Year
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
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$1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.52 per 100 cu. ft.
'� Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through May, and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during June through November.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1'/z-INCH AND LARGER METERS AND ROSEVILLE,
LITTLE CANADA AND MASTER METER ACCOUNTS
* Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through April, November and December.
** Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per quarter far those on
quarterly billing.
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1'/:-INCH AND LARGER NLETERS
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
Rcqucsfcd ?�y Dec� of:
,4doptioa Cer[ified by Co�a1 Seaetary
BY
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Saint Paul Regional Water Services
By. i/� � � � 0�/ �_
General Manager
For� Aperove3 6y Gr� Attor±+ey
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Appro�Vfayor for Submission to Cou�cil
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Public Hearing is scheduled �
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City Council a�proval of resolution concurring with action taken by the Board of Water
Commissioners establishing the water rates for 2001. A public hearir.g is scheduled for
November 15, 2000 �n the City Council Chambers.
PLANNING CAMMISSION
CIB CAMMITfEE
CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Board of Water Commissione
Resolution No. 4742
Has auc pgsorJrmi ever woncea under a contract r« u,is aepenmenta
VES NO
Hes ihis DereoMfinn ever heen a cdY emWoyee?
YES NO
ooes mis a�� a� a slan no[ namal�ra��esetl br �r curreia ary emWoyeea
vES no
�s mm pe�soNPom a targeled vendort
YES NO
Adequate financing needed to maintain reasonable levels of capital improvements and system
maintenance ia order to provide quality service in a cost-effective manner. Also federal
water quality regulations require making capital improvements that necessitate funding-
through debt iscues. These debt issues require us to maintain certain minimum financing
standards that nust be covered through the proper budgeting fior obligations:
Above goals will be achieved and will provide a typical Cit�� � s" r,
(using 8,400 CCr) with an increase in rates of 1.4 percent.
� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED
None apparent.
� DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
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Would be less likely to maintain reasonable standards for service to customers and
cosrrteEVeNUe euoeereo 1aaa.e or��
SOURCE
ACTMiY NUMBER
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
RESaLUTiON — GBVE�tAt FORM
$1.40 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.50 per 100 cu. ft.
PRESENTED BY
COMMISSIONER DAT
WHEREAS, after due consideration and study of the financial condition of the Saint Paul Regional
Water Services, projected future expenses and approval of the 2001 Budget, the Board of Water
Commissioners and the City Council have deternuned that the present rate structure is inadequate
to continue operations without an adjustrnent; and
WHEREAS, the Board and City Council recommend that the residential water billing cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board staff continue the level monthly or quarterly payment
and direct pay oprion plans available on a voluntazy basis for consumers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 85A1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the City Council
hereby approves the following Schedule of Water Rates for all water bills levied on or after January
1, 2001.
2�01 WA1'EI3I;.A'TES
Inside Citv
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Winter*
Summer**
City of Maplewood
Winter*
Suminer* *
City of Falcon Heights
Winter*
Summer* *
All over 100,000 cu. ft. per month
All Year
Water Commissioners
Yeas
Nays
$130 per 100 cu. ft.
0 0 _�orr
4742
Outside City
(Exce�t Maplewood
and Falcon Hei�htsl
$1.68 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.80 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.54 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.65 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.64 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.76 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.56 per 100 cu. ft.
Adopied bp the Board of Water Commissioners
In favor Oppos (�hPORTANT
RE7URN TO BOA3ZD
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ORIGINAI
SECY.
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION — GEfVERAL FORM
PRESENTED BY Cardinal
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p OCtObOT 1�� 200�
City of Ulaplewood
All Year
City of Falcon Heights
All Yeaz
FOR ACCt3UNTS �IAVING 1-IIVCH AND SMALLER METERS
$1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.52 per 100 cu. ft.
* Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through May, and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during June through November.
Ft3�Z AC+COUNTS HAVING 1'/-INC3� AND LARGER METERS AND R�3SEVILLE,
LITTLE C'ANADA AND MASTER METER ACCOUNTS
*Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during 3anuary through April, November and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
Minimum chazges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per quarter for those on
quarterly billing.
Minimum chazges shall be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1'/2-INCH AND LARGER METERS
Minimum charges shali be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
Water Commissioners
Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners
Yeas Anfang Nays
Cardinal
Vice President Haselmann
President Reiter
In favor 4 Oppos� 0
IMPORtANT
1tE7;lRN TO BOARD
MINUTES FlI.E
October 10, � 2000
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
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James Reiter, President . Stephen Flaselmann, Vice President
Commissioners: Michael Arcand . Robert Cazdinal . Pat Harris
July 11, 2000
Members - Board of
Water Commissioners
Dear Board lYTembers:
Re: 2001 Budget
OVERVIEW :
This budget has an increase in total revenue projected at $238,000. First, there is no
rate increase proposed in this budget, but the decrease in revenue from the sale of water is
projected to be $156,000 from the contract changes with suburban communities and other
adjustments in water sales patterns. Secondly, the various miscellaneous revenues are
projected to increase $394,000. No fee increases are projected in this budget. The use of
retained earnings projected for 2000 was $70,000. This is a balanced budget and projects
no use of retained earnings. This budget reflects an increase in operation funded spending
of $158,000. This includes a decrease in operating ea�penses of $134,000, an increase in
revenue funded capital improvements of $250,000 and an increase in debt service of
$42,000.
REVENUE
SALE OF WATER:
There is no change in the projected volume of water to be sold in 2001, nor is there a
proposed change in water rates. However, the projected changes in consumption patterns
and suburban contract changes will result in $156,000 less revenue from the sale of water
in 2001.
RA.TES:
Rates will remain constant.
100 cubic feet Percent
2000 2001 Increase
winter rate $ 1.38 $ 1.38 0%
summer rate 1.48 1.4$ 0%
2° step 1.28 1.28 0%
SAINT PAUL REGIONAL WATER SERVICES
Bernie R. Bullert, General Manager
8 4`� St E, Saint Paul MN 55101-1007 ♦ TTY: 651-266-6299
Saiat Paul Regional Water Services provides qualiry water services to the following cities:
Arden Hills•Falcon Heights•I.audecdale•Little Canada•Maplewood•Mendota•Mendota Heights•Roseville•Saint Paul• Wesc St. Paul
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Members - Board of
Water Commissioners -2- July 11, 2000
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
This budget does show an increase in miscellaneous revenue of �344,�00. No fee
increases are proposed.
EXCESS OPERATING CASH:
The actual excess operating cash at the end of 1999 was $40,000. The projected
revenue cash at the end of 2000 currently is -$612,000 and with this budget the projected
excess cash at the end of 2001 will be $381,000. A detail of the cash changes is outlined in
the attached appendix. At this point, there is na planned use of the projected excess cash
balance. Land sales are projected to be $53,000 and $983,000 for the years 2000 and 2001
respectively.
EXPENSES:
OPERATIONS:
The net change in the operarion portion of the budget is a decrease of $134,000. The
projected increase in salaries and fringes is $223,000 in spite of a decrease of 10.6 F"TE's.
The decrease in FTE's is equivalent to about $673,000. The Central Services Contract also
meant a decrease in the budget of $150,000. There were minor changes in the supplies and
service budgets. A unique iYem here is $130,000 for starting a new cycle of painting
hydrants.
PERSONNEL:
This budget has a decrease of 10.6 F'I'E's. This includes a decrease of 3 employees
in meter operations, primarily from the planned implementation of radio-read metering of
commercial meters. Also, it has one less chemist in the laboratory. There are 6 less
employees at the plant due to plant automatian. There is one less in accounting and one
less in engineering. However, we have added one in the IS t3nit and an additional laborer
for half a year in the Supply Unit
CAPITAL:
REVE�TIJE FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS:
This budget shows an increase of $250,000 in revenue funded capital improvements.
This includes smail increases in most categories and some $200,000 for information system
improvements. Also, a slide gate on Lambert Creek as recommended in our Risk
Management Study by SEH is included.
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Members - Board of
Water Commissioners
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July 11, 20�0
NIISCELL?,L�TEOUS:
The professional service contracts in the budget inciude an additional �50,000 to
complete the IS Needs Assessment, an eCommerce Study and Implementation ($35,000), a
ir"atural Organic Matter Characterization Study ($20,000) and a Minneapolis Interconnect
Study ($50,000).
Although this budget shows no rate increase, I would suggest the Board consider a
2 cent increase to support an increase entirely in the main replacement budget. This would
move the main replacement budget from $1.6 million to $2.0 million.
Sincerely,
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/�,l.t.� K • ji►�"'.�-`'"�
Bernie R Bnllert
Generai Manager
Attachment
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EXCESS OPERATING CASH:
The analysis of excess operating cash for the years 1999 through 2001 is as follows:
Beginning Balance 12/31/1998 +$ 46,000
Operating Revenue below BudgeY -$ 617,000
Operating Expenses below Budget +$1,327,000
Investment Interest Revenue below Budget -$ 91,000
Change in Fair Value of Investments -$1,110,000
Non-OperatSng Revenue below Budget -$ 48,000
Non-Operating Expenses above Budget -$ 393,000
Change in Bond Reserve +$ 717,000
Net Change in Accts. Rec.
plus Accts. Pay., etc -$ 221,000
Change in Minimum Operating Cash Required -$ 603,000
Change in Liability Risk Reserve -$ 500,000
Reimbursement for 1998 Contractor
Payment by S1iF Money +$1,141,000
Reimbursement for 1999 Contractor
Payment by SRF Money -$ 567,000
Other Changes +$ 39,000
Purchase of Land - $ 53,000
Sale of Land +$ 973.000
Net Change
Ending Balance 12/31/1999
- $ 6,000
+$ 40,000
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The 2000 espected excess operating cash changes are as follows:
Beginning Balance 12/31/1999
Use of Excess Cash for Rate Control
Change in Bond Reserve
Change in lYlinimum Cash Required
Reimbursement for 1999 Contractor
Payment by SRF Money
�FIomeowner Lead Replacement Program
Net Change
Prajec#ed Land 3ales in 2000
Ending Balamce 12/31/2D00
- $ 70,000
- $ 940,000
- $ 112,OOfl
+$ 567,000
- $ 150.000
The 2001 projected excess operating cash changes are as follows:
Beginning Balance 12/31/2000
Change in Bond Reserve +$ 464,000
Change in Minimum Cash Required -$ 54,000
Homeowner Lead Replacement Program -$ 400.000
Net Change
ProjecYed Land Sales in 2001
Ending Balance 12/31/2000
+$ 40,000
- $ 705,000
T� 53.D00
- $ 612,000
- $ 612,000
+$ 10,000
+� 983A00
+� 381,000
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BOARD OF WATER CON1iVIISSIONERS
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James Reiter, Presidera . Stephen Haselmann, Vice President
Commissioners: Michael Arcand . Robert Cardinal . Pat Harris
September 7, 2000
Memhers - Board of
Water Commissioners
Dear Boazd Members:"
The Board has considered the 2001 budget at both the July and Au�st reetings. There have been
no additional questions since last month. However, the Budget Office has notif ed us of some minor
changes related to central services charges and fringes which essentially cancel each other out in the
bud�et. These changes affect many pages of the budget so piease bring your budget book to the
Board meeting and we will insert the correct pages for you.
Based on supportive responses at the last Board meeting, we have also changed the budget to reflect
the two cent rate increase which wi11 provide $4Q7,000 in additional revenue dedicated to the main
replacement capital program.
The action needed at this meeting, unless there are fiu*,her questions or changes, is a motion to
recoznmend the 2001 budget to the CiTy Council.
Sincerely,
�-�"'�<'/(• �.�:c,4%c-w'
Bemie R. Bullert
General Mar.ager
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SAINT PAUL REGIONAL WATER SERVICES
Bernie R. Bullert, General Manager
8 4`� St E, Saint Paul MN 55 10 1-1 007 ♦ TTY: 651-266-6299
Saint Paul Regiorza[ Water Services provides qua[iry wazer services to the fo([awing cities:
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Main Replacement �inalysis
Replacement cost of entire system: �559,825,225
Lnvescment nea3ed for:
100 year cycle:
125 ye2r cycie:
i�0 year cycle:
�5.60 million/year
$-?.?8 millionlyear
�3.73 million/year
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Paving pro�aza benefit: 8" main can be replac�d for �50/foot rather than �85lfoot in non-paving
azeas, a savin� of 41%. Another way to look at this is for each �1.00 spent now, �1.70 worth of
funire main replacements aze done. Or, for our present spendin� af �I3 million for main
replacamenis, we are doin� an equivalent of $2.21 million in funue main replacements.
Replacement Scenar-ios:
Scenario #1: Present case with�i��ess"� Pavin� program ends in 10 years; money now spent
on lead replacements goes to main repiacements afier 20 years.
Years Investment
1-10 $13 M/year
10-20 $13 Mlyear
20 � $2.4 M/year
E�c uivalent Investment
$2.21 NUyear
$13 M/yeaz
$2.41b1/year
This levei of investment wili maintain a cycle of 233 years.
Entire svs#em renlaced in:
234�ear�
Scenario �#2: Present case rvith��E�,_taec,ease� Paving program ends in 10 years; money now spent
on lead replacements goes to main replacements after 20 yeus.
Years Investment Eauivalent Investment
1-10 $1.7 M/year $2.89 M/year
10-20 $1.7 M/year $1.7 Nf/year
20 � $2.8 M/year $2.8 N/year
This levai of investrnen# will maintain a cycle of 200 years.
Entsre svstem reQlaced in:
A�Q4:
Scenario #3: Presant case wi#h ��g,eLeas�e Paving pro�am ends in 10 years; money now
spem on lead replaczments gozs to main :eplacaments after 20 years.
Years Investment
1-10 �2.1 NUyear
10-20 $2.1 NS/year
20 � $3.2 �1/year
E�c nivaleni Investment
$�.5? M/year
�2.1 M/year
$3 3 M/year
Ernire svstem revlacetl in:
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TYus levei of investment will maintain a cycle of 175 years.
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Scenario =�: Present case with Fl�iucreas� Paving pro�am ends in 10 years; money now spent
on lead replacements goes to main replacaments after 20 years.
Years Invest�ne:rt Eauivalent Inv�eat
1-10 $2.5 �t/year $�25 11/year
10-ZO $2.5 tif/year 52.� �+f/y�ar
ZO -�- $3.6 �ri(year �3.6 M/year
This level of investaent will nzaintain a cycle of 156 years.
Eatire svstem re�lacad in:
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Scenario #5: Present case with 8¢.incteas� Paving progran ends in 10 years; mor.ey now spent
on lead replacamen}s �oes to main replacem�#s a$er 20 years.
Yzars Investment EGuivalem Inves�en#
1-IO $2.9 M/year $4.93 M/year
IO-20 $2.9 M/year $2.9M/year
20 } $4.0 M/year $4.0 ��S1yeaz
This levei of investment will maintain a cycle of I40 years.
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78 years
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 85 dealing with establishing the
schedule of water rates, the Saint Paul City Council will conduct a public hearing for the proposed
water rate charges for tt�e yeaz 2001 on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 530 p.m. in Council
Chambers, 3rd floor City Hall - Court House.
Dated October 17, 2000
Shari Moore
Depury City Clerk
(November 2, 2000)
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RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Council File # 00 � `��
Committee: Date
WHEREAS, after due consideration and study of the fmancial condition of the Saint Paul
Regional Water Services, projected future expenses and approval of the 2001 Budget, the Boazd
of Water Commissioners and the City Council have determined that the present rate structure is
inadequate to continue operations without an adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the Board and City Council recommend that the residential water billing cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board staff continue the level monthly or quarterly
payment and direct pay option plans available on a voluntary basis for consumers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 85.01 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the City Council
hereby approves the following Schedule of Water Rates for all water bills levied on or after
January 1, 2001.
2001 WATER RATES
Inside Citv
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Winter*
Suminer� *
City of Maplewood
Winter*
Summer* *
City of Falcon Heights
Winter*
Summer* *
All over 100,000 cu. ft. per month
All Year
$1.40 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.50 per 100 cu. ft.
$130 per 100 cu. ft.
Outside City
Bxcept Maplewood
and Falcon Heiehtsl
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$1.68 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.80 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.54 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.65 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.64 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.76 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.56 per 100 cu. ft.
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FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
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$1.52 per 100 cu. ft.
'� Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through May, and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during June through November.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1'/z-INCH AND LARGER METERS AND ROSEVILLE,
LITTLE CANADA AND MASTER METER ACCOUNTS
* Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through April, November and December.
** Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per quarter far those on
quarterly billing.
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1'/:-INCH AND LARGER NLETERS
Minimum charges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
Rcqucsfcd ?�y Dec� of:
,4doptioa Cer[ified by Co�a1 Seaetary
BY
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Saint Paul Regional Water Services
By. i/� � � � 0�/ �_
General Manager
For� Aperove3 6y Gr� Attor±+ey
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Appro�Vfayor for Submission to Cou�cil
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Public Hearing is scheduled �
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City Council a�proval of resolution concurring with action taken by the Board of Water
Commissioners establishing the water rates for 2001. A public hearir.g is scheduled for
November 15, 2000 �n the City Council Chambers.
PLANNING CAMMISSION
CIB CAMMITfEE
CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Board of Water Commissione
Resolution No. 4742
Has auc pgsorJrmi ever woncea under a contract r« u,is aepenmenta
VES NO
Hes ihis DereoMfinn ever heen a cdY emWoyee?
YES NO
ooes mis a�� a� a slan no[ namal�ra��esetl br �r curreia ary emWoyeea
vES no
�s mm pe�soNPom a targeled vendort
YES NO
Adequate financing needed to maintain reasonable levels of capital improvements and system
maintenance ia order to provide quality service in a cost-effective manner. Also federal
water quality regulations require making capital improvements that necessitate funding-
through debt iscues. These debt issues require us to maintain certain minimum financing
standards that nust be covered through the proper budgeting fior obligations:
Above goals will be achieved and will provide a typical Cit�� � s" r,
(using 8,400 CCr) with an increase in rates of 1.4 percent.
� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED
None apparent.
� DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
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Would be less likely to maintain reasonable standards for service to customers and
cosrrteEVeNUe euoeereo 1aaa.e or��
SOURCE
ACTMiY NUMBER
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
RESaLUTiON — GBVE�tAt FORM
$1.40 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.50 per 100 cu. ft.
PRESENTED BY
COMMISSIONER DAT
WHEREAS, after due consideration and study of the financial condition of the Saint Paul Regional
Water Services, projected future expenses and approval of the 2001 Budget, the Board of Water
Commissioners and the City Council have deternuned that the present rate structure is inadequate
to continue operations without an adjustrnent; and
WHEREAS, the Board and City Council recommend that the residential water billing cycle
continue on a quarterly cycle, and that Board staff continue the level monthly or quarterly payment
and direct pay oprion plans available on a voluntazy basis for consumers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 85A1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code the City Council
hereby approves the following Schedule of Water Rates for all water bills levied on or after January
1, 2001.
2�01 WA1'EI3I;.A'TES
Inside Citv
For first 100,000 cu. ft. per month
Winter*
Summer**
City of Maplewood
Winter*
Suminer* *
City of Falcon Heights
Winter*
Summer* *
All over 100,000 cu. ft. per month
All Year
Water Commissioners
Yeas
Nays
$130 per 100 cu. ft.
0 0 _�orr
4742
Outside City
(Exce�t Maplewood
and Falcon Hei�htsl
$1.68 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.80 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.54 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.65 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.64 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.76 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.56 per 100 cu. ft.
Adopied bp the Board of Water Commissioners
In favor Oppos (�hPORTANT
RE7URN TO BOA3ZD
nn�r�uzes Ft�
ORIGINAI
SECY.
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION — GEfVERAL FORM
PRESENTED BY Cardinal
COM M I5510 NER
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p OCtObOT 1�� 200�
City of Ulaplewood
All Year
City of Falcon Heights
All Yeaz
FOR ACCt3UNTS �IAVING 1-IIVCH AND SMALLER METERS
$1.43 per 100 cu. ft.
$1.52 per 100 cu. ft.
* Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during January through May, and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during June through November.
Ft3�Z AC+COUNTS HAVING 1'/-INC3� AND LARGER METERS AND R�3SEVILLE,
LITTLE C'ANADA AND MASTER METER ACCOUNTS
*Winter rates shall apply to bills sent during 3anuary through April, November and December.
**Summer rates shall apply to bills sent during May through October.
MINIMUM CHARGES:
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1-INCH AND SMALLER METERS
Minimum chazges shall be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per quarter for those on
quarterly billing.
Minimum chazges shall be based upon consumption of 100 cubic feet per month for those on
monthly billing.
FOR ACCOUNTS HAVING 1'/2-INCH AND LARGER METERS
Minimum charges shali be based upon consumption of 300 cubic feet per month.
Water Commissioners
Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners
Yeas Anfang Nays
Cardinal
Vice President Haselmann
President Reiter
In favor 4 Oppos� 0
IMPORtANT
1tE7;lRN TO BOARD
MINUTES FlI.E
October 10, � 2000
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
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James Reiter, President . Stephen Flaselmann, Vice President
Commissioners: Michael Arcand . Robert Cazdinal . Pat Harris
July 11, 2000
Members - Board of
Water Commissioners
Dear Board lYTembers:
Re: 2001 Budget
OVERVIEW :
This budget has an increase in total revenue projected at $238,000. First, there is no
rate increase proposed in this budget, but the decrease in revenue from the sale of water is
projected to be $156,000 from the contract changes with suburban communities and other
adjustments in water sales patterns. Secondly, the various miscellaneous revenues are
projected to increase $394,000. No fee increases are projected in this budget. The use of
retained earnings projected for 2000 was $70,000. This is a balanced budget and projects
no use of retained earnings. This budget reflects an increase in operation funded spending
of $158,000. This includes a decrease in operating ea�penses of $134,000, an increase in
revenue funded capital improvements of $250,000 and an increase in debt service of
$42,000.
REVENUE
SALE OF WATER:
There is no change in the projected volume of water to be sold in 2001, nor is there a
proposed change in water rates. However, the projected changes in consumption patterns
and suburban contract changes will result in $156,000 less revenue from the sale of water
in 2001.
RA.TES:
Rates will remain constant.
100 cubic feet Percent
2000 2001 Increase
winter rate $ 1.38 $ 1.38 0%
summer rate 1.48 1.4$ 0%
2° step 1.28 1.28 0%
SAINT PAUL REGIONAL WATER SERVICES
Bernie R. Bullert, General Manager
8 4`� St E, Saint Paul MN 55101-1007 ♦ TTY: 651-266-6299
Saiat Paul Regional Water Services provides qualiry water services to the following cities:
Arden Hills•Falcon Heights•I.audecdale•Little Canada•Maplewood•Mendota•Mendota Heights•Roseville•Saint Paul• Wesc St. Paul
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Members - Board of
Water Commissioners -2- July 11, 2000
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
This budget does show an increase in miscellaneous revenue of �344,�00. No fee
increases are proposed.
EXCESS OPERATING CASH:
The actual excess operating cash at the end of 1999 was $40,000. The projected
revenue cash at the end of 2000 currently is -$612,000 and with this budget the projected
excess cash at the end of 2001 will be $381,000. A detail of the cash changes is outlined in
the attached appendix. At this point, there is na planned use of the projected excess cash
balance. Land sales are projected to be $53,000 and $983,000 for the years 2000 and 2001
respectively.
EXPENSES:
OPERATIONS:
The net change in the operarion portion of the budget is a decrease of $134,000. The
projected increase in salaries and fringes is $223,000 in spite of a decrease of 10.6 F"TE's.
The decrease in FTE's is equivalent to about $673,000. The Central Services Contract also
meant a decrease in the budget of $150,000. There were minor changes in the supplies and
service budgets. A unique iYem here is $130,000 for starting a new cycle of painting
hydrants.
PERSONNEL:
This budget has a decrease of 10.6 F'I'E's. This includes a decrease of 3 employees
in meter operations, primarily from the planned implementation of radio-read metering of
commercial meters. Also, it has one less chemist in the laboratory. There are 6 less
employees at the plant due to plant automatian. There is one less in accounting and one
less in engineering. However, we have added one in the IS t3nit and an additional laborer
for half a year in the Supply Unit
CAPITAL:
REVE�TIJE FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS:
This budget shows an increase of $250,000 in revenue funded capital improvements.
This includes smail increases in most categories and some $200,000 for information system
improvements. Also, a slide gate on Lambert Creek as recommended in our Risk
Management Study by SEH is included.
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Members - Board of
Water Commissioners
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July 11, 20�0
NIISCELL?,L�TEOUS:
The professional service contracts in the budget inciude an additional �50,000 to
complete the IS Needs Assessment, an eCommerce Study and Implementation ($35,000), a
ir"atural Organic Matter Characterization Study ($20,000) and a Minneapolis Interconnect
Study ($50,000).
Although this budget shows no rate increase, I would suggest the Board consider a
2 cent increase to support an increase entirely in the main replacement budget. This would
move the main replacement budget from $1.6 million to $2.0 million.
Sincerely,
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Bernie R Bnllert
Generai Manager
Attachment
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EXCESS OPERATING CASH:
The analysis of excess operating cash for the years 1999 through 2001 is as follows:
Beginning Balance 12/31/1998 +$ 46,000
Operating Revenue below BudgeY -$ 617,000
Operating Expenses below Budget +$1,327,000
Investment Interest Revenue below Budget -$ 91,000
Change in Fair Value of Investments -$1,110,000
Non-OperatSng Revenue below Budget -$ 48,000
Non-Operating Expenses above Budget -$ 393,000
Change in Bond Reserve +$ 717,000
Net Change in Accts. Rec.
plus Accts. Pay., etc -$ 221,000
Change in Minimum Operating Cash Required -$ 603,000
Change in Liability Risk Reserve -$ 500,000
Reimbursement for 1998 Contractor
Payment by S1iF Money +$1,141,000
Reimbursement for 1999 Contractor
Payment by SRF Money -$ 567,000
Other Changes +$ 39,000
Purchase of Land - $ 53,000
Sale of Land +$ 973.000
Net Change
Ending Balance 12/31/1999
- $ 6,000
+$ 40,000
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The 2000 espected excess operating cash changes are as follows:
Beginning Balance 12/31/1999
Use of Excess Cash for Rate Control
Change in Bond Reserve
Change in lYlinimum Cash Required
Reimbursement for 1999 Contractor
Payment by SRF Money
�FIomeowner Lead Replacement Program
Net Change
Prajec#ed Land 3ales in 2000
Ending Balamce 12/31/2D00
- $ 70,000
- $ 940,000
- $ 112,OOfl
+$ 567,000
- $ 150.000
The 2001 projected excess operating cash changes are as follows:
Beginning Balance 12/31/2000
Change in Bond Reserve +$ 464,000
Change in Minimum Cash Required -$ 54,000
Homeowner Lead Replacement Program -$ 400.000
Net Change
ProjecYed Land Sales in 2001
Ending Balance 12/31/2000
+$ 40,000
- $ 705,000
T� 53.D00
- $ 612,000
- $ 612,000
+$ 10,000
+� 983A00
+� 381,000
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BOARD OF WATER CON1iVIISSIONERS
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James Reiter, Presidera . Stephen Haselmann, Vice President
Commissioners: Michael Arcand . Robert Cardinal . Pat Harris
September 7, 2000
Memhers - Board of
Water Commissioners
Dear Boazd Members:"
The Board has considered the 2001 budget at both the July and Au�st reetings. There have been
no additional questions since last month. However, the Budget Office has notif ed us of some minor
changes related to central services charges and fringes which essentially cancel each other out in the
bud�et. These changes affect many pages of the budget so piease bring your budget book to the
Board meeting and we will insert the correct pages for you.
Based on supportive responses at the last Board meeting, we have also changed the budget to reflect
the two cent rate increase which wi11 provide $4Q7,000 in additional revenue dedicated to the main
replacement capital program.
The action needed at this meeting, unless there are fiu*,her questions or changes, is a motion to
recoznmend the 2001 budget to the CiTy Council.
Sincerely,
�-�"'�<'/(• �.�:c,4%c-w'
Bemie R. Bullert
General Mar.ager
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SAINT PAUL REGIONAL WATER SERVICES
Bernie R. Bullert, General Manager
8 4`� St E, Saint Paul MN 55 10 1-1 007 ♦ TTY: 651-266-6299
Saint Paul Regiorza[ Water Services provides qua[iry wazer services to the fo([awing cities:
Arden Hills•FalconHeights•Lauderdale�Little Canada�Maptewood•Mendo�a•Mendota Aeighcs•Roseville•Saint Paul-Wesc St. Paut
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Main Replacement �inalysis
Replacement cost of entire system: �559,825,225
Lnvescment nea3ed for:
100 year cycle:
125 ye2r cycie:
i�0 year cycle:
�5.60 million/year
$-?.?8 millionlyear
�3.73 million/year
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Paving pro�aza benefit: 8" main can be replac�d for �50/foot rather than �85lfoot in non-paving
azeas, a savin� of 41%. Another way to look at this is for each �1.00 spent now, �1.70 worth of
funire main replacements aze done. Or, for our present spendin� af �I3 million for main
replacamenis, we are doin� an equivalent of $2.21 million in funue main replacements.
Replacement Scenar-ios:
Scenario #1: Present case with�i��ess"� Pavin� program ends in 10 years; money now spent
on lead replacements goes to main repiacements afier 20 years.
Years Investment
1-10 $13 M/year
10-20 $13 Mlyear
20 � $2.4 M/year
E�c uivalent Investment
$2.21 NUyear
$13 M/yeaz
$2.41b1/year
This levei of investment wili maintain a cycle of 233 years.
Entire svs#em renlaced in:
234�ear�
Scenario �#2: Present case rvith��E�,_taec,ease� Paving program ends in 10 years; money now spent
on lead replacements goes to main replacements after 20 yeus.
Years Investment Eauivalent Investment
1-10 $1.7 M/year $2.89 M/year
10-20 $1.7 M/year $1.7 Nf/year
20 � $2.8 M/year $2.8 N/year
This levai of investrnen# will maintain a cycle of 200 years.
Entsre svstem reQlaced in:
A�Q4:
Scenario #3: Presant case wi#h ��g,eLeas�e Paving pro�am ends in 10 years; money now
spem on lead replaczments gozs to main :eplacaments after 20 years.
Years Investment
1-10 �2.1 NUyear
10-20 $2.1 NS/year
20 � $3.2 �1/year
E�c nivaleni Investment
$�.5? M/year
�2.1 M/year
$3 3 M/year
Ernire svstem revlacetl in:
n���e_?i�
TYus levei of investment will maintain a cycle of 175 years.
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Scenario =�: Present case with Fl�iucreas� Paving pro�am ends in 10 years; money now spent
on lead replacements goes to main replacaments after 20 years.
Years Invest�ne:rt Eauivalent Inv�eat
1-10 $2.5 �t/year $�25 11/year
10-ZO $2.5 tif/year 52.� �+f/y�ar
ZO -�- $3.6 �ri(year �3.6 M/year
This level of investaent will nzaintain a cycle of 156 years.
Eatire svstem re�lacad in:
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Scenario #5: Present case with 8¢.incteas� Paving progran ends in 10 years; mor.ey now spent
on lead replacamen}s �oes to main replacem�#s a$er 20 years.
Yzars Investment EGuivalem Inves�en#
1-IO $2.9 M/year $4.93 M/year
IO-20 $2.9 M/year $2.9M/year
20 } $4.0 M/year $4.0 ��S1yeaz
This levei of investment will maintain a cycle of I40 years.
Scenario �
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2
3
4
5
Unlined cast iron eone in:
U 5 years
115 years
99 years
88 years
78 years
Entire s s�em replaced in:
-14Q.year�
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 85 dealing with establishing the
schedule of water rates, the Saint Paul City Council will conduct a public hearing for the proposed
water rate charges for tt�e yeaz 2001 on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 530 p.m. in Council
Chambers, 3rd floor City Hall - Court House.
Dated October 17, 2000
Shari Moore
Depury City Clerk
(November 2, 2000)
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