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WATER/SEWER CAPITAL REPLACEMENT (pages 68 -69) New Public Works Building The estimated cost for site plan, grading, and utilities for the new public works building is $40,00. This cost was included in the 2003 budget and has been moved to 2004. This work will not occur until we determine if we are going to keep the water system given its impact on future building needs. Twin Lake Water Main The estimated cost to install City water main as part of the reconstruction of Twin Lake Road and Twin Lake Trail. Portable Flush Tank We currently flush manholes with the vactor. However, we cannot achieve the needed flow to perform this task. In 2003 we requested $3,000 to purchase a portable flush tank. We have not found the system we need, therefore we have moved this item into the 2004 budget. Radio — Booster Station The existing telephone line connecting the tower to the booster station is costly and not reliable. A radio transmitter system would solve our problems. However, we are looking into other less costly alternatives. Therefore, this item was moved from the 2003 budget to the 2004 budget. Replace Motors for Booster Station Pumps #1 and #2 If the city keeps the water system, these original motors need to be replaced. Water Meter Replacement Program If the City keeps the water system, the estimated cost to have a contractor replace water meters that have reached their useful life is $20,000 per year for the next 4 years. These old meters need to be replaced because they slow down and do not record the correct water usage, thus reducing water use revenues. We have delayed proceeding with this item pending a decision on the future ownership of the water system. Trailer Mounted 100 KW Generator (used) If the City keeps the water system, a second emergency generator is needed to ensure operation of our lift stations and city center during power outages. The estimated cost for a used unit is $50,000. Used Easement Machine The Vactor is not capable of reaching all of the sanitary sewer lines in the city as some lines follow easements between properties. These lines can only be cleaned using an easement machine. An easement machine is basically a large hose and reel mounted on a motorized trailer that can traverse easements. This unit is connected to the Vactor via the hose mounted on the Vactor, thus extending the cleaning capability length of the Vactor. We have tried to borrow easement machines from other cities; however, they are using their machine when we have the staff available to use it. A new easement machine costs $24,000 and a good used machine is estimated to cost $9,000. 7