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M. Grochala March 14, 2016 Page 3 3.2 Triggers for Allocation and Demand Reduction Actions This section will include future conditions and actions during a Governor's "Critical Water Deficiency Order" or other instances in which usage reductions must occur. WSB will work with the City to determine what triggers should be selected to initiate short- or long-term demand reductions, and what actions will be taken should such an instance arise. 3.3 Conservation Objectives and Strategies This section of the Plan serves as a Key Benchmark for the DNR. It will include strategies by which the City will reduce unaccounted for water loss. The DNR has set a goals for each community, including the following: 1) Reaching 75 gallons per capita of water usage daily; 2) Achieving at least a 1.5% per year reduction for industrial, commercial, and agricultural water use; 3) Decreasing the trend in total per capita demand; 5) Reducing the City's peaking factor to less than 2.6; 6) Implementing a conservation water rate structure; and 7) Support Wellhead Protection Planning. WSB will work with the City to highlight the goals that have already been achieved and to outline the method the City will implement to achieve the remaining benchmarks. Included in the analysis will be possible regulatory changes, retrofitting potential, and educational programs. Task Four: Items for Metropolitan Area Water Suppliers Because the City is within the seven -county metropolitan area, the Metropolitan Council requires additional information. WSB will include in the Plan water demand projections through 2040, potential water supply issues, possible approaches to meet extended water demand projections, and value-added water supply planning efforts (if desired by the City). Task Five: Project Management, Coordination, and Meetings Project management is a key task included in each project undertaken by WSB. This task consists of management and administration, project coordination, and overall communication with the City and DNR. Proper completion of this task will help keep all affected parties routinely updated and informed regarding project issues, as well as keep the project on schedule and within budget. The proposed work plan will include one City Council meeting and two meetings with the City prior to finalizing the Plan. Task Six: Estimated Fee WSB will complete the proposed work plan as proposed herein on an hourly, not -to -exceed fee of $14,600. This cost does not include additional hours that may be required as a result of the White Bear Lake settlement agreement. These hours will be billed hourly and are estimated at an additional $1,800. The hourly breakdown by task for each employee class proposed for the project is included on the attached spreadsheet. The proposed fee is based on our 2016 rate schedule. Sincerely, WSB & Associates, Inc. S:\Community Development \ Projects \Planning Studies \2016 Water Supply Plan\Staff Reports\LTR PROP - Lino Lakes - Water Supply Plan.docx