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Funding for the design will come from the City's Trunk Unit and Area Fund. Staff has submitted application to be included on the State's Public Facility Authority (PFA) Intended Use Plan that provides low interest loans for eligible public infrastructure projects. Additionally, the City may be eligible for grant funding in the $1 to $2 million dollar range from PFA administered federal funding for emerging contaminants (manganese). Staff will continue to pursue all options including seeking state bonding funds in next year's legislative session. The project schedule: Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications August 22, 2022 Order Improvement, Approve Plans and Specs, Authorize Ad for Bids March, 2023 City Opens Bids April, 2023 City Council Awards Contract May, 2023 Construction Begins June 2023 Final Completion October, 2024 White Bear Lake Implications As noted at the August 1, 2022 work session there has been discussion of municipalities shifting from ground water to surface water use for domestic water supply. Staff has had recent discussions with North Oaks Development Co. regarding possible extension of Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) to serve North Oaks and Lino Lakes. SPRWS draws most of their water from the Mississippi River and provides treated water to several metro communities. A 2014 study, prepared by Metropolitan Council, examined the potential extension of SPRWS to serve north metro communities. The 2014 estimate was approximately $600 million. While a smaller service area could substantially reduce costs, surface water treatment plants can be 2 to 3 times as expensive as a traditional ground water treatment plant. While conversations are ongoing there are no plans, funding or timeline for development of a regional system. The lack of any certainty regarding a project of this scope and complexity makes it difficult to rely on it as an alternative to addressing our existing water treatment needs. However, staff is proposing, with assistance from WSB, to incorporate further discussions with SPRWS as an initial component of our design process. Any potential findings would be brought back to the council for discussion. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 22-91, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications, Water Treatment Plant No. 1. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 22-91 2. WSB and Associates Proposal