CC MEETING: May 21, 2013
DATE: May 15, 2013
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Brian Little, Water Utilities Manager
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Approve A Contract With The City Of Dallas For Wholesale Treated Water For A Term Of 30 Years.
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BACKGROUND:
Dallas Water Utilities is the sole provider of potable drinking water for the City of Carrollton. The current 30 year contract expires on June 29, 2013. The new contract will be for a term of 30 years and guarantees adequate supply of potable drinking water for the duration of the contract. Included in the contract is a provision for lowering the rate of flow or daily demand charge by 2 million gallons per day, which equates to an annual savings to the City of $405,570. This reduction will become effective October 1, 2013. The City of Carrollton is able to lower the rate of flow from Dallas Water Utilities due to water conservation efforts accomplished in the last few years.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The purchase of wholesale potable water is included in the annual operational budget of the Water Utilities Division. The water rate charges are adjusted annually.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
The approval of this contract will provide the community with a reliable source of potable drinking water for the next 30 years.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends the City Manager be authorized to enter into a Wholesale Treated Water Contract with the City of Dallas for a period of 30 years.