2006 Water Comprehensive Plan - City of Bellevue

The City has proposed a budget of approximately 5.7 million dollars over the next 7 years(2007-2013) in anticipation of these pump station rehabilitation projects. Specific projectscopes, budgets, and schedules will be developed as each pump station’s specific improvementneeds are determined. The program will extend well beyond the 2007 – 2013 CIP “window”.Reservoir Evaluation and Structural/Seismic RehabilitationThis program was developed to modify existing water reservoirs to mitigate potentialearthquake damage and to maintain their function during seismic events. Specificimprovements have been completed at eight reservoirs. Analysis has identified the need forseismic improvements at five more sites. Further discussion of this program can be found inChapter 7.The City proposed a budget of approximately 3 million dollars over the next 7 years (2007-2013) in anticipation of these reservoir rehabilitation projects. Specific project scopes, budgets,and schedules will be developed as each reservoir’s specific improvement needs are determined.Water Service ExtensionsFunds are budgeted annually to extend water service to properties within the existing servicearea. Selected projects eliminate dependence on well systems with questionable water qualityand dependability; may coincide with other utility or roadway improvements, thereby reducingcommunity disruption and project costs; and are generally constructed when property ownersapproach the City for assistance. Project costs are recouped through connection fees.Minor Capital Improvement ProjectsFunds are budgeted annually to pay for improvements to correct minor deficiencies, solvemaintenance problems, improve water quality, and improve reliability.Pipeline Renewal and Replacement (R&R) ProgramThe estimate of future pipeline R&R needs and the annual expenditures that will be required toaddress those needs for the next 75 years are reviewed during development of each bi-annualbudget. These estimates require ongoing refinement as better and/or more complete informationbecomes available. More information about the development of annual cost estimates for thisprogram can be found in Chapter 7, Asset Management. At this time, no specific pipeline R&Rprojects other than those associated with the Fire Flow Improvement Program arerecommended.The City’s current policy is to provide sufficient funds to meet anticipated pipeline R&R needsas they occur, funded by rates. The impact of funding these R&R expenditures through rateshas been identified using the Utility’s rate model. A discussion of this program’s impact onrates is included in Chapter 12, Financial Information.11-5