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Monthly Progress Report 03-03-06


Completed Tasks through March 2006

  • Continued Public Involvement Program. Distributed public information mailer through a Utility bill mailing insert.
  • Reviewed planned public involvement utility mailings with staff.
  • Developed cost benefit ratio for small, medium, and large footprint technologies at potential sites (21 alternatives).
  • Finalized process and site evaluations. Provided Executive Summary to City Commission in an Executive Session on March 14.

Anticipated Tasks for February 2006

  • Continue public involvement program. Issue materials for second Utility mailings.
  • Conduct investigations on multiple sites. Site investigations will include determination of preliminary wetlands, cultural, hydraulic/hydrologic evaluation, biological survey, and soil review.
  • Plan Public Meeting No. 3 to discuss finalized process and site evaluations. Present to Public the selection of the two potential site locations upon City establishing contact with the property owners.
  • Commence development of Scope of Services for Wakarusa WRF Basis of Design Report and Corridor Study to the selected location.

Actions/Issues

  • Population growth may accelerate need for Wakarusa WRF prior to 2011. Important to maintain project timeline and accelerate where possible.
  • City needs to engage property owners and initiate discussions with them to allow site access for due diligence of property.

Decisions Needed

  • None at this time.