HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_GUS_04.12.2019Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Utility System Adv isory Board and the Gov erning Body
of the City of Georgetown
April 12, 2019 at 2:00 P M
at Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 I ndustrial Av enue, Georgetown T X
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B Introduc tion of Visitors
Employee R ec ognition
-- R P 3 Award rec ognition -- Jim Briggs , G eneral Manager Utilities/G lenn Dis hong, Utility Direc tor
-- Lineman's Appreciation Day (4/18/19) -- Mike Westbrook, Elec tric O perations Manager
C April 2019 G US C I P Updates and Marc h C ouncil Ac tions -
Wes ley Wright, P.E., S ys tems Engineering Director/Michael Hallmark, C I P Manager
D Indus try Updates
L egislativ e Regular Agenda
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F R eview and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes from the regular G US Board meeting held on March
8, 2019. - S heila K. Mitc hell, G US Board Liaison
G Disc ussion on the propos ed F Y20 Utility C apital Improvement P lan - Wesley Wright, P.E., S ystems
Engineering Direc tor (no action required)
Adjournment
C E RT IF IC AT E O F P O S T IN G
I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of
Meeting was pos ted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a place readily
ac cessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2019, at
__________, and remained so pos ted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the sc heduled time of s aid
meeting.
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R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Utility System Advisory Board
April 12, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C all to O rder
T he Board may, at any time, rec es s the R egular S ession to c onvene in Exec utive S es s ion at the reques t of
the C hair, a Board Member, the C ity Manager, Assistant C ity Manager, G eneral Manager of Utilities , C ity
C ouncil Member, or legal c ouns el for any purpos e authorized by the O pen Meetings Ac t, Texas
G overnment C ode C hapter 551, and are s ubjec t to action in the R egular S es s ion that follows.
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Utility System Advisory Board
April 12, 2019
S UB J E C T:
April 2019 G US C I P Updates and March C ounc il Actions-
Wesley Wright, P.E., S ystems Engineering Direc tor/Mic hael Hallmark, C I P Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
G US Item Up d ate C o versheet April 2019
Berry Creek Wastewater Interceptor – 3C J
C rews have currently installed 380 LF of 36” wastewater pipe just wes t of C hampions drive and
have installed 500 LF of 30’ wastewater line north of O ak tree drive
Berry Creek Wastewater Interceptor Phases 1, 2 & 3
Alternative routing around Berry S prings P ark under review and redesign
Braun Elevated S torage Tank (E S T)
F oundation placed & backfilled, firs t wall Lift placed with s econd Lift near April 1
Cedar Breaks to P astor Dedicated Water Line
C rews ins talling 24” waterline jus t s outh of C edar Breaks ES T
C R 255
R ec ommended by G US 10/09/15, approved by C C on 10/27/15. P reliminary C onstruc tion P lans
are near 80% c omplete & Eas ements 50% complete
E AR Z Area 1 - 2018
P M C onstruc tion has reviewed C C T V videos and made recommendations on repairs
Lake WT P Chemical S torage Improvements
Tas k O rder approved by G US Board 12/8/17 & C ity C ounc il 12/12/17. Tentatively out for Bid
S pring 2019
Lake WT P Raw Water Intake & Pump Station Improvements
Divers have ins talled all 9 slide gates & are currently installing slide gate c ontrol stems /brac kets
Park Lift S tation
Tas k O rder recommended by G US 2/10/17& approved by C ity C ounc il 2/18/17. 100% Des ign
P lans & S pec s being reviewed by S taff, Bids in early 2019
Pastor Pump Station
NT P date Monday 4/16/18. C rews have encased pump cans with c onc rete and are c urrently
bac kfilling & compac ting with S elect F ill
Pecan Branch WWT P
NT P 7/17/17, C rews are installing & setting equipment, railings, walkways & s tairs
Ronald Reagan Water Line
C ontrac t approved with R oyal Vista by C ity C ouncil on 12/11/18, two pipe c rews have ins talled
approximately 17,000 LF of 30” water main & tied into exis ting 24” water main at F M 2338
S an Gabriel Wastewater Treatment P lant – Belt Press
Tas k O rder approved by G US Board 3/9/18 & by C ity C ouncil 3/27/18. Tentatively out for Bid
S pring 2019
S hell Road Water line
F inal Design P lans are 90% complete & Easements are 60% complete
S outh Lake Water Treatment Plant – Intake & Raw Waterline
Task O rder approval by G US Board 1/11/19 & C ity C ounc il 1/22/19
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S un City 2.0 MG Elevated S torage Tank
DH up and running. R oof Blasted and primed, ac cess tube blasted, primed and intermediate c oat
applied. Inside of tank is blas ted and primed. Electrical/S C ADA crew to be onsite April 1s t.
Water Tank Rehab- 2018
C DM Tas k O rder recommended by G US Board 12/8/17 & approved by C ounc il 12/12/17
Tentatively out for Bid S pring 2019
West University 2018 Waterline Improvements
C ity C ouncil approved C ontract with S mith C ontracting on 12/11/18, Boring C rews have
c ompleted both bores under W. Univers ity & are approximately 60 LF in on the HEB driveway
bore
March Council Actions -- attached
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Wesley Wright, P.E., S ystems Engineering Direc tor/Mic hael Hallmark, C I P Manager
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
April 2019 GUS CIP Updates Backup Material
March Council actions Backup Material
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GUS Item Update Coversheet April 2019
Berry Creek Wastewater Interceptor – 3CJ
Crews have currently installed 380 LF of 36” wastewater pipe just west of Champions drive and
have installed 500 LF of 30’ wastewater line north of Oak tree drive
Berry Creek Wastewater Interceptor Phases 1, 2 & 3
Alternative routing around Berry Springs Park under review and redesign
Braun Elevated Storage Tank (EST)
Foundation placed & backfilled, first wall Lift placed with second Lift near April 1
Cedar Breaks to Pastor Dedicated Water Line
Crews installing 24” waterline just south of Cedar Breaks EST
CR 255
Recommended by GUS 10/09/15, approved by CC on 10/27/15. Preliminary Construction Plans
are near 80% complete & Easements 50% complete
EARZ Area 1 - 2018
PM Construction has reviewed CCTV videos and made recommendations on repairs
Lake WTP Chemical Storage Improvements
Task Order approved by GUS Board 12/8/17 & City Council 12/12/17. Tentatively out for Bid
Spring 2019
Lake WTP Raw Water Intake & Pump Station Improvements
Divers have installed all 9 slide gates & are currently installing slide gate control stems/brackets
Park Lift Station
Task Order recommended by GUS 2/10/17& approved by City Council 2/18/17. 100% Design
Plans & Specs being reviewed by Staff, Bids in early 2019
Pastor Pump Station
NTP date Monday 4/16/18. Crews have encased pump cans with concrete and are currently
backfilling & compacting with Select Fill
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Pecan Branch WWTP
NTP 7/17/17, Crews are installing & setting equipment, railings, walkways & stairs
Ronald Reagan Water Line
Contract approved with Royal Vista by City Council on 12/11/18, two pipe crews have installed
approximately 17,000 LF of 30” water main & tied into existing 24” water main at FM 2338
San Gabriel Wastewater Treatment Plant – Belt Press
Task Order approved by GUS Board 3/9/18 & by City Council 3/27/18. Tentatively out for Bid
Spring 2019
Shell Road Water line
Final Design Plans are 90% complete & Easements are 60% complete
South Lake Water Treatment Plant – Intake & Raw Waterline
Task Order approval by GUS Board 1/11/19 & City Council 1/22/19
Sun City 2.0 MG Elevated Storage Tank
DH up and running. Roof Blasted and primed, access tube blasted, primed and
intermediate coat applied. Inside of tank is blasted and primed. Electrical/SCADA crew
to be onsite April 1st.
Water Tank Rehab- 2018
CDM Task Order recommended by GUS Board 12/8/17 & approved by Council 12/12/17
Tentatively out for Bid Spring 2019
West University 2018 Waterline Improvements
City Council approved Contract with Smith Contracting on 12/11/18, Boring Crews have
completed both bores under W. University & are approximately 60 LF in on the HEB driveway
bore
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Project: Berry Creek Wastewater Interceptor
Project# 3CJ
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project will consist of approximately 15,000 linear feet of
wastewater interceptor ranging in diameter from 36-inch to 30-inch from the existing
Berry Creek lift station to the existing Sun City lift station. The alignment of the
interceptor will generally follow Berry Creek.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to add wastewater capacity in Sun City, provide
wastewater service to the Shell road area, and will allow Sun City Lift Station to come
off line when the future phases are complete.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM Smith
Contractor: Santa Clara Construction
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
May 2015 February 2016 Recommended by GUS
5/8/15 approved by CC
5/26/15.
Final Design February 2016 March 2018 100% complete
ROW / Easements June 2015 Complete
Bid / Award
Bid #
Approved by City Council
on 12/11/18, NTP issued
1/24/19
Construction January 2019 February 2020 Crews have currently
installed 380 LF of 36”
wastewater pipe just west of
Champions drive and have
installed 500 LF of 30’
wastewater line north of
Oak tree drive
Post Construction
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Project: Berry Creek Wastewater Interceptor
Phase 1,2, &3
Project#
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project will consist of approximately 21,500 linear feet of
wastewater interceptor ranging in diameter from 36-inch to 48-inch from the existing
Berry Creek lift station to the existing Pecan Branch Wastewater Plant. The alignment of
the interceptor will generally follow Berry Creek.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to add wastewater capacity in Sun City, provide
wastewater service to the Shell road area, and will allow Sun City Lift Station to come
off line.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: Walker Partners, LLC
Contractor: TBD
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
November 2017 November2018 Recommended by GUS
10/13/17 Approved by City
Council 10/23/17. Boring
samples being analyzed
Final Design November 2018 January 2019
ROW / Easements
Bid / Award
Bid #
Alternative routing around
Berry Springs Park under
review and redesign
Construction January 2019 April 2020
Post Construction
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Project: Braun EST
Project# 2JG
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project involves - Design, bidding and general services during
construction for a 3 MG elevated storage tank (EST) at the Braun EST site
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to add additional elevated water storage capacity and
meet the demands of the water system in the 1178 pressure plane.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM
Contractor: Landmark Structures
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
January 2018 March 2018 Task Order approved by
GUS Board 12/8/17 & by
City Council 12/12/17
Final Design April 2018 July 2018
ROW / Easements
Bid / Award
Bid #
September
2018
October 2018 Approved by GUS Board &
Council in October
Construction January ‘19 Foundation placed &
backfilled, first wall Lift
placed with second Lift near
April 1
Post Construction
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Project: Cedar Breaks EST – Pastor 24 Inch Dedicated Water Line
Project# 2JI
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project will consist of approximately 12,000 linear feet water
line that will run from Cedar Breaks Elevated Storage Tank to the Pastor Ground Storage
Tank. The water line will run in DB Woods Rd right-of-way for the northern portion of
the alignment and around the north and western border of Wood Ranch for the southern
portion.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to run a dedicated water line from Cedar Breaks
EST to Pastor Pump Station, this dedicated 24-inch waterline will allow the Pastor Pump
Station to fill without depleting the existing distribution system and effecting fire flow.
This will also increase the capacity of the Pastor Pump Station to keep up with growth
and demand in the Western District.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM Smith
Contractor: Prota Construction
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
July 2018 September 2018 Task Order approved by
GUS Board 6/6/18 & City
Council 6/26/18
Final Design October 2018 November 2018 Preliminary Survey work
starting
ROW / Easements July 2018 November 2018 Complete
Bid / Award
Bid #
January 2019 February 2019 Approved by GUS Board &
Council February 2019
Construction Early 2019 Crews installing 24”
waterline just south of
Cedar Breaks EST
Post Construction
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Project: County Road 255 Waterline Improvements
Project# 2JE
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project involves upgrading the existing 15-inch water main with
16-inch C-905 or DI pipe. This project will consist of approximately 44,500 LF of 16-inch
water main replacement.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to upgrade the class pipe water mains to C-905 or DI
pipe, and replace this existing main that has a large amount of water leaks.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: KPA
Contractor: TBD
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
October 2015 March 2016 Recommended by GUS
10/09/15, approved by City
Council on 10/27/15.
Final Design March 2016 February2018 80% Complete
ROW / Easements October 2015 50% complete
Bid / Award
Bid #
Construction
Post Construction
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Project: EARZ Area 1 - 2018
Project# 3CQ
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project will consist of pipe bursting, cured-in-place, open
trench, & rehabbing manholes.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to make repairs on the wastewater collection
system to be in compliance with TCEQ rules and regulations.
Project Manager: Chris Logan
Engineer: KPA
Contractor: PM Construction
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
March 2017 June 2017 Task Order Recommended
by GUS 2/10/17
Approved by CC 2/28/17
Final Design June 2017 August 2017 September 2018, reviewing
90% plans
ROW / Easements N/A N/A N/A
Bid / Award
Bid #
Bid opening
Approved by City Council
12/11/18
Construction
PM Construction has
reviewed CCTV videos and
made recommendations on
repairs
Post Construction
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Project: Lake WTP – Chemical Storage Improvements
Project# 2CW
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project involves - Design, bidding and general services during
construction for the design of sodium permanganate storage and feed system improvements at
the Lake WTP.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is the sodium permanganate storage and feed system
improvements will be bid so that small specialized, qualified chemical feed contractors can
bid the project.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM
Contractor: TBD
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
January 2018 March 2018 Task Order approved by
GUS Board 12/8/17 & City
Council 12/12/17
Final Design April 2018 June 2018
ROW / Easements
Bid / Award
Bid #
July 2018 September 2018 Tentatively out for Bid
Spring 2019.
Construction
Post Construction
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Project: Lake WTP – Chemical Storage Improvements
Project# 2CW
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project involves - Design, bidding and general services during
construction for the design of sodium permanganate storage and feed system improvements at
the Lake WTP.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is the sodium permanganate storage and feed system
improvements will be bid so that small specialized, qualified chemical feed contractors can
bid the project.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM
Contractor: TBD
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
January 2018 March 2018 Task Order approved by
GUS Board 12/8/17 & City
Council 12/12/17
Final Design April 2018 June 2018
ROW / Easements
Bid / Award
Bid #
July 2018 September 2018 Tentatively out for Bid
Spring 2019.
Construction
Post Construction
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Project: Lake Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Intake & Pump Station Maintenance
Improvements
Project# 2CU
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project involves - Design bidding and general services during
construction for the maintenance improvements consist of replacing the intake gates and other
general maintenance on the 40-year-old intake. The maintenance improvements also consist
of replacing some discharge piping at the Raw Water Pump Station
Purpose: The purpose of this project is the replacing the intake gates and other general
maintenance on the 40-year-old intake. There will also be revisions to the discharge piping
that will reduce the pump head loss at the existing pump
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM
Contractor: Huffman Contractors
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
October 2017 November 2017 Approved by GUS Board
9/17 & City Council
September 17
Final Design November
2017
February 2018
ROW / Easements
Bid / Award
Bid #
April 2018 May 2018 Approved by City Council
5/22/18
Construction Fall 2018 Divers have installed all 9
slide gates & are currently
installing slide gate control
stems/brackets
Post Construction
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Project: San Gabriel Park Lift Station Improvements
Project# 3CN
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project will consist of the construction a new wastewater lift
station with appurtenant electrical and instrumentation improvements.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to provide wastewater service for growth and
development in the San Gabriel Wastewater Basin.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: KPA
Contractor: TBD
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
March 2017 June 2017 Recommended by GUS 2/10/17&
City Council 2/18/17
Final Design July 2017 December
2017
90% Plans under review by Staff
TCEQ variance under review
ROW / Easements N/A N/A
Bid / Award
Bid #
Tentatively Bids in early 2019
Reviewing 100% Plans & Specs
prior to Bid
Construction
Post Construction
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Project: Pastor Pump Station
Project# 2BZ
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project involves upgrading the existing pump station with two new
motors, pumps, electrical, instrumentation & HVAC. Design of pipeline improvements to
provide more water to the Pastor Pump Station and to complete the West Loop Water Line
near SH 29 and DB Wood Road.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to upgrade pipeline improvements and to provide
more water to the Pastor Pump Station and to complete the West Loop Water Line near SH 29
and DB Wood Road.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM
Contractor: Archer Western
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
May 2017 October 2017 Task Order recommended
by GUS 4/14/17 and goes to
Council 4/25/17.
Final Design October 2017 February 2018
ROW / Easements
Bid / Award
Bid #
GUS Board approved
Contract with Archer
Western 3/9/18 and Council
approved 3/27/18
Construction April 2018 May 2019 Crews have encased pump
cans with concrete and are
currently backfilling &
compacting with Select Fill
Post Construction
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Project: Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Project# 3CA
Update – April 2019
Project Description: The project includes expanding the existing Pecan Branch WWTP
from 1.5 to 3.0 MGD including the construction of an influent pump station, screening
and grit removal facilities, aeration basins, secondary clarifiers, cloth disk filters, UV
disinfection facility, sludge holding tanks facilities, site grading and paving, electrical
improvements, and instrumentation improvements.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to provide wastewater treatment for future
growth and development.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM Smith
Contractor: CSA Construction
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
November
2012
March 2013 Complete
Final Design December
2015
January 2017 100% Set of Plans
ROW / Easements Complete
Bid / Award
Bid # 201717
March 2017 May 2017 Bid Opening 3/28/17
GUS Board approved 4/14/17
City Council 4/25/17
Construction July 2017 August 2019 NTP 7/17/17, Crews are installing
& setting equipment, railings,
walkways & stairs
Post Construction
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Project: Ronald Reagan Waterline Improvements
Project# 2JM
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project involves upgrading the existing 15-inch water main with
16-inch C-905 or DI pipe. This project will consist of approximately 44,500 LF of 16-inch
water main replacement.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to install 21,300 LF of 30” water main on the west
side of Ronald Reagan from FM 2338 (Williams dr) to FM 3405
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: KPA
Contractor: Royal Vista
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
October 2015 March 2016 KPA Task Order approved
by GUS Board & City
Council on 8/28/18
Final Design March 2016 February2018 80% Complete
ROW / Easements October 2015 50% complete
Bid / Award
Bid #
Approved by City Council
12/11/18
Construction January 2019 September 2019 Two pipe crews have
installed approximately
17,000 LF of 30” water
main & tied into existing
24” water main at FM 2338
Post Construction
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Project: San Gabriel Wastewater Treatment Plant – Belt Press
Project# 3CP
Update –April 2019
Project Description: This project involves - Design, bidding and general services during
construction for a new sludge dewatering building and the installation of dewatering
equipment, a polymer system and a conveyor for the San Gabriel Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP)
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to replace the existing drying beds with a new sludge
dewatering building and the installation of dewatering equipment, a polymer system and a
conveyor to load a roll-off dumpster.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM
Contractor: TBD
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
April 2018 August 2018 Task Order approved by
GUS Board 3/9/18 & by
City Council 3/27/18
Final Design August 2018 December 2018
ROW / Easements N/A
Bid / Award
Bid #
February 2019 March 2019 Tentatively out for Bid
Spring 2019
Construction
Post Construction
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Project: Shell Road Waterline Improvements
Project# 3CI
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project will consist of approximately 13,500 LF of 16-inch
water line and approximately 2300 LF of 12-inch waterline.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to provide secondary feed of water to Sun City.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: KPA
Contractor: TBD
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
April 2015 August 2015 Task Order Recommended
by GUS 3/13/15
Approved by CC 3/24/15.
Final Design August 2015 March 2018 90% complete
ROW / Easements June 2015 October 2017 60% complete
Bid / Award
Bid
Construction
Post Construction
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Project: South Lake Water Treatment Plant Intake & Raw Waterline
Project# 2BN
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project will consist of design/engineering for a 22 MGD raw
water intake & pump station with future expansion to 44 MGD and 3,800 LF if raw water
pipeline to carry water to the SLWTP.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to provide the supply & demand for future water
needs for the City of Georgetown and Western District
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM
Contractor: TBD
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
February 2019 August 2019 Task Order approval by
GUS Board 1/11/19 & City
Council 1/22/19
Final Design August 2019 April 2020
ROW / Easements
Bid / Award
Bid
Summer 2020
Construction Fall 2020
Post Construction
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Project: Sun City Elevated Water Storage Tank
Project# 2CP
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project will consist of the replacement of the existing .4
million gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank with a 2 million gallon Elevated Water
Storage Tank.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to increase elevated water storage in the Sun
City 1015 pressure plan from .4 MG to 2MG to meet the demands of the water system in
the 1015 pressure plane.
Project Manager: Chris Pousson
Engineer: Dunham Engineering, Inc.
Contractor: CB&I
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
November
2016
May 2017 Task Order recommended
by GUS 11/11/16,
Approved by CC 11/22/16.
Final Design May 2017 June 2017 100% complete
ROW / Easements N/A N/A N/A
Bid / Award
Bid #
July 2017 September 2017 GUS Board and Council
Approved
Construction December
2017
April 2019 DH up and running.
Roof Blasted and
primed, access tube
blasted, primed and
intermediate coat
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applied. Inside of
tank is blasted and
primed.
Electrical/SCADA
crew to be onsite
April 1st.
Post Construction
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Project: Water Tank Rehab - 2018
Project# 2CX
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project involves - Design bidding and general services during
construction for the demolition of the steel ground storage tank (GST) and steel lime silo at
the Park Water Treatment Plant (WTP), demolition of the Woods GST, and rehabilitation of
the 1 MG GST at the Southside WTP; and design
Purpose: The purpose of this project is the demolition of the steel structures at the Park WTP
and the Woods sites and rehabilitation of the 1 MG GST at the Southside WTP site will be bid
so that qualified demolition and tank rehab contractors can bid the project.
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM
Contractor: TBD
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
January 2018 March 2018 Task Order recommended
by GUS Board 12/8/17 &
approved by Council
12/1/2/17
Final Design April 2018 June 2018
ROW / Easements
Bid / Award
Bid #
July 2018 September 2018 Tentatively out for Bid early
2019
Construction
Post Construction
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Project: West University 2018 Waterline Improvements
Project# 2JJ
Update – April 2019
Project Description: This project will consist of approximately 1,220 LF of 12-inch
water line and approximately 150 LF of 8-inch waterline.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to provide adequate flows & pressure to the
University/IH 35 area
Project Manager: Ken Taylor
Engineer: CDM
Contractor: Smith Contracting
Phase Start Finish Status / Comments
Preliminary
Engineering
April 2015 August 2015 Task Order Recommended
by GUS 3/13/15
Approved by CC 3/24/15.
Final Design August 2015 March 2018 October 2018
ROW / Easements June 2015 October 2017 Complete
Bid / Award
Bid
Approved by City Council
12/11/18, PreConstruction
Meeting scheduled for
1/11/19 with NTP to be
issued shortly after
Construction January 2019 August 2019 Boring Crews have
completed both bores under
W. University & are
approximately 60 LF in on
the HEB driveway bore
Post Construction
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GUS BOARD ITEMS FORWARDED TO COUNCIL
March 12, 2019
E
Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action on an Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for waterline
improvements related to the Seward Junction (CR 259 and CR 266) roadway project -- Wesley
Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
F
Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action on the First Amendment to Task Order WPL-18-001 to Walker
Partners of Austin, Texas in the amount of $556,068.00 for professional engineering services related
to the Berry Creek Interceptor -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
March 26, 2019
E
Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve issuance of a Purchase Order for utility
bill printing and mailing services through 2/21/20 to Dataprose LLC pursuant to a
piggyback clause in an agreement with the City of Plano at an annual cost of $249,480 -
- Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director
F
Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to award a bid for Park Water Treatment Plant
backwash controls to Control Panels USA of Austin, Texas in the approximate amount
of $190,000.00 -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility Director
ALL ITEMS PASSED
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Utility System Advisory Board
April 12, 2019
S UB J E C T:
R eview and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular G US Board meeting held on Marc h 8,
2019. - S heila K. Mitc hell, G US Board Liaison
IT E M S UMMARY:
Board to review, revis e and/or approve the minutes from the regular G US Board meeting held on Marc h 8,
2019.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
S heila K. Mitchell/G US Board Liaison
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
GUS Mar 08 2019 DRAFT Minutes Backup Material
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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board and the
Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas
March 8, 2019 at 2:00PM
at Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, TX
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If
you require assistance in participation at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA,
reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the
City Secretary’s Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or
City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 for additional information: TTY
users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Board Members Present: Ed Pastor – Chair, Mike Cunningham, John Copelan, Steve Fought,
David Maserang, Edward Wiley, Arthur Yaeger
Board Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Jim Briggs, Mike Babin, Glenn Dishong, Wesley Wright, Leticia Zavala,
Michael Hallmark, David Thomison, Mike Welch, Cindy Pospisil, Cheryl Wright, Sheila
Mitchell, Leigh Wallace, Jonathan Hicks, Laurie Brewer (joined at 2:05pm), David Morgan
(joined at 2:05pm)
Others Present: Eric Nelson and John Lindner/Walker Partners
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order – Called to order by Chair at 2:00p.m.
The Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Chair, a Board Member, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, General Manager
of Utilities, City Council Member, or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings
Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are subject to action in the Regular Session that
follows.
B. Introduction of Visitors –
Wes Wright introduced Eric Nelson and John Lindner of Walker Partner. Mitc hell stated Cheryl
Wright, Senior Buyer Purchasing Department, new employee with the city was in attendance.
Employee Recognition
-- Welch introduced Jonathan Hicks achieving his Class A Wastewater license. Has been with the city
for 13 years with 15 total years of experience. Thomison also commented on Hicks multifaceted
contributions to the city. Hicks would like to earn his Class A Water license next. Board congratulated
Hicks on his achievement.
C. Review Board/Meeting Procedures – Sheila K. Mitchell, GUS Board Liaison
Mitchell provided documents for board review and reference. Reviewed Attendance policy, Quorum
requirements, reminded board to sign in at each meeting, reserved parking for each meeting, and
reminder of Attorney General online trainings; all members are current on their trainings. Maserang
asked about make up of board regarding residency and Briggs clarified GUS members include those
within the city, the ETJ and Western District (previously Chisholm Trail).
D. March 2019 GUS CIP Project Updates and February Council Actions – Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager
Wright noted reports in packets and gave brief updates on each. Wright spoke about Zebra mussels
and their encounters while working on the intake pump station improvements at the Lake Water
Treatment plant. Some questions with responses from staff regarding the chemicals to be used in the
plant to treat the zebra mussels and prevent rapid infestation. Copelan asked and Wright responded
removal of old Sun City tank will be bid out and brought to board at a later date; possibly late Page 30 of 34
summer/early fall. Maserang asked about toxicity data on chemical injection for the intake structure.
Fought suggested to include that information on future project update report for Council updates.
Brewer and Morgan will determine how to provide information to the Council. Pastor asked about an
impact on city regarding gas leak. Wright stated our safety coordinators and line locators have been
doing some additional work for locates prior to digging. Dishong stated some extra disconnects and
connects on electric. No further discussion.
Dishong departed meeting at 2:15pm. Thomison and Welch stepped out of meeting at 2:15pm; returned
at 2:17pm.
E. Industry Updates
Briggs spoke on the Legislature meeting on various bills but noting substantial regarding utilities. He
mentioned a proposed bill that would require water utilities of certain schools to replace any service
lines which are lead. He noted they’re still working through the proposed bill; no action taken. He
stated our water is lead tested and no issues. Briggs updated Board on their extension of term times
per Council request; board currently asked to remain for a couple more months. This will allow
Council to review and make recommendations on composition and overall membership of the board,
as well as review the management assessment of processes and organization and governance
associated with the Electric Utility. Briggs thanked all the board members for agreeing to stay on and
some extend their terms during this process. Briggs spoke on the Electric FAQ page on the Utility
website; board was shown how to locate the page and check for updates. Wiley commented on the
information and appreciated staff showing where it could be found. Some conversation continued
regarding the electric fund. Morgan spoke on the purchased power agreements and updates being
shared with the public to clarify details and noted future updates will continue to be shared as
strategies are developed.
Morgan stepped out at 2:30pm and returned at 2:46pm.
Legislative Regular Agenda.
The Board will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
F. Public Wishing to Address the Board
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the
table at the entrance to the Board Meeting. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish
to speak and present it to the Staff Liaison, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to
speak when the Board considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the
meeting being called to order may speak.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Regular scheduled Board agenda
by filing a written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. The
request must include the speaker’s name and the specific topic to be addressed with sufficient informa tion to
inform the board and the public. Only those persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to
speak. For Board Liaison contact information, please logon to https://government.georgetown.org/georgetown-
utility-system-advisory-board-gus/.
- No persons signed up to address the board.
G. Nominations and election of Vice-Chair of the GUS Board. – Ed Pastor, GUS Board Chair
Copelan asked term specifications of new officers. Briggs stated officers will fill positions while
Council continues through review process. If composition of board changes after Council
determination, officer positions will be re-elected and filled as needed. Cunningham nominated
Copelan. No other nominations. Copelan accepted nomination. Motion by Cunningham seconded
by Wiley to elect Copelan as Vice-Chair of the GUS Board. Approved 7-0-0
H. Nominations and election of Secretary of the GUS Board. – Ed Pastor, GUS Board Chair
No nominations made. Wiley volunteered for position as he has been serving per his last term.
Motion by Cunningham seconded by Pastor to elect Wiley as Secretary of the GUS Board.
Approved 7-0-0
I. Review and possible action related to the Day and Time of the GUS Board Meetings. – Ed Pastor,
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Board stated they were in agreement on current Day and Time of meeting as presented; second
Friday of each month. Motion by Wiley seconded by Pastor to approved the Day and Time of the
GUS Board meetings as presented. Approved 7-0-0
J. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular GUS Board meeting held on
February 8, 2019. – Sheila K. Mitchell, GUS Board Liaison
Minutes were considered for approval. No questions or revisions. Motion by Copelan, seconded by
Maserang to approve the minutes from the Regular GUS Board meeting held on February 8, 2019.
Approved 7-0-0
K. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve issuance of a Purchase Order for utility bill
printing and mailing services through 2/21/20 to Dataprose LLC pursuant to a piggyback clause in an
agreement with the City of Plano at an annual cost of $249,480.00. – Leticia Zavala, CGFO Customer
Care Director
Zavala explained services provided through Dataprose , stating this is an annual renewal of their
contract. Cunningham asked and Zavala stated same agreement as previous year. Motion by Wiley
seconded by Maserang to approve issuance of a Purchase Order for utility bill printing and mailing
services through 2/21/20 to Dataprose LLC pursuant to a piggyback clause in an agreement with the
City of Plano in an annual cost of $249,480.00. Approved 7-0-0
L. Consideration and possible recommendation to award a bid for Park Water Treatment Plant
backwash controls to Control Panels USA of Austin, Texas in the approximate amount of $190,000.00.
– David W. Thomison, Water Services Manager
Thomison explained location of plant and presented pictures of outdated controls to be replaced;
these were originally installed in 1987. Employee safety is also of concern. Ordering of new parts will
take approximately 8 weeks; 30-45 days to complete upgrade. Motion by Cunningham, seconded by
Wiley to award a bid for Park Water Treatment Plant backwash controls to Control Panels USA of
Austin, Texas in the approximate amount of $190,000.00. Approved 7-0-0
Welch and Thomison departed meeting at 2:44pm .
M. Consideration and possible recommendation on the First Amendment to Task Order WPL-18-001 to
Walker Partners of Austin, Texas in the amount of $556,068.00 for professional engineering services
related to the Berry Creek Interceptor. – Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Wright gave location and update on project for alignment related to Berry Creek Interceptor.
Williamson County Commissioner’s court did not approve line going through Berry Springs Park,
therefore a new alignment had to be determined. The task order amendment is to start over the
process of survey, environmental, geotech and engineering work to be done regarding the new route.
Wright noted this project is part of the Master Plan and this area continues to be marketed for
development. Cunningham asked and Wright responded there is no current developer agreement for
this area. Pastor asked and Wright noted engineering costs can be recovered through impact fees and
rates. Wright noted Walker Partners did original engineering. Briggs spoke on relocation of line and
making sure not to impact the life/functionality of the springs. Motion by Cunningham, seconded
by Copelan to approve the First Amendment to Task Order WPL-18-001 to Walker Partners of
Austin, Texas in the amount of $556,068.00 for professional engineering services related to the Berry
Creek Interceptor. Approved 7-0-0
N. Consideration and possible recommendation on an Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for
waterline improvements related to the Seward Junction (CR 259 and CR 266) roadway project. –
Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Wright gave location and background of Seward Junction waterline project, outside the ETJ, in the
Western District. County is removing 2” line and replacing with 8”; we propose to increase to 12” as
called for in the Master Plan and pay for upgrade as well as a small area of ROW. Motion by
Cunningham, seconded by Maserang to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County
for waterline improvements related to the Seward Junction (CR 259 and CR 266) roadway project .
Approved 7-0-0
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Cunningham asked additional question on timeline of Berry Creek Interceptor (item M) as to when new
plans will be ready. Lindner noted preliminary approximately October and final plans February 2020.
Total project cost is estimated at 20-25 million dollars.
Maserang asked about overall yearly capital improvement project budget and Wright commented the
years vary from 20-50 million; 5 year plan approximately 200-250 million, including transportation
projects. Wiley said he wondered what the news media would say based on the volume of projects and
budget we manage and what a good job we do for the services we provide. Fought commented on
customer’s value received for services provided, noting cost of living is low in our area. Georgetown is a
good place to live.
Wallace departed meeting at 2:56pm.
Adjournment
Motion by Copelan, seconded by Wiley to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 3:01PM
__________________________ _____________________________
Ed Pastor – Chair Ed Wiley – Secretary
_________________________________
Sheila K. Mitchell, GUS Board Liaison
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Utility System Advisory Board
April 12, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion on the proposed F Y20 Utility C apital Improvement P lan - Wes ley Wright, P.E., S ys tems
Engineering Director (no action required)
IT E M S UMMARY:
A draft of the propos ed F Y20 C apital Improvement P lan for Water and Was tewater will be provided.
Details of the draft plan will briefly be disc ussed at a high level. A detailed dis cus s ion and request for
recommendation to C ounc il will oc cur at the regularly s cheduled May G US Board Meeting.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A - detailed costs will be inc luded in the proposed plan.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Wesley Wright, P.E., S ystems Engineering Direc tor
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