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WS – Item #4 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 4 Date: December 5, 2016 To: City Council From: Diane Hankee and Erin Heydinger, City Engineering Re: Water Storage Feasibility Study Background The City’s water system is designed to meet The American Water Works Association standards for system pressure and supply. The water system consists of water storage, water supply and a network of pipes. The City is responsible to continually review the system and complete improvements as outlined in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The City has two existing water storage tanks 1 million gallons each. The Comprehensive Plan outlines the need for additional water storage. Thus the water system was further evaluated using hydrant flow tests and water system modeling. The evaluation confirmed the need for additional water storage within the next two years. WSB & Associates was asked to prepare a proposal for a Water Storage Feasibility Study. Study The Water Storage Feasibility Study will evaluate multiple sites throughout the City for elevation, ownership, and site access. The feasibility report will make a recommendation for the location and type of storage that will provide desired results in the most cost- effective manner. The study will outline the following recommendations: • Size and type of storage; • Potential sites; • Impact to City water distribution system; and • Cost. The feasibility study cost is $17,100 and would be funded through the City’s trunk water fund. Erin Heydinger will be present at the work session to answer questions regarding the proposed feasibility study. Requested Council Direction At the next City Council meeting the feasibility study proposal will be presented for consideration.