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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-14 Packet - WorkshopCITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Special Meeting Conference Room #3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 April 14, 2011 4:30 p.m. WORKSHOP ROLL CALL 2. PRESENTATION Honeywell Presentation and Discussion of Project Concepts for Capital Projects related to the Municipal Golf Course, Water and Electric Meters, Conference Center, and Waste Water Treatment Plant (for water savings and revenue enhancements). 3. PUBLIC COMMENT 4. ADJOURNMENT Please be advised that the City needs to be notified 24 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. The City complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the front counter at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California, not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 13th day of April, 2011. JoAnne M. Currie, City Clerk Preliminary Findings Workshop City of Ukiah April 14, 2011 Honeywell.com  Special Thanks City of Ukiah: • Jane Chambers, Sage Sangiacomo, Gordon Elton, Katie Merz, Tim Eriksen, Mel Grandi, Jim Bauer, Steve Beamann, Maya Simerson, Kerry Randall, Terry Nelson, Andy Luke, Linda Brown Ukiah Municipal Golf Course: Frank Johnson • WeatherTrak: Ben Slick • National Meter & Automation: Kathy Richards • 2 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Decision Schedule The City of Ukiah and Honeywell are working together to confirm/prioritize needs and estimate costs/savings/revenuefor efficiency improvements in the following areas: 1.Ukiah Municipal Golf Course 2.Water & Electric meters 3.Conference Center Equipment/Furnishings 4.WWTP (renewable energy options) 3 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Objectives Identify and present options for capital projects that • will result in lowering operational costs and/or increase sources of revenue through improved use of existing city assets and services. Honeywell to provide turn-key services for design, • implementation and financing of projects that result in efficiency and conservation savings for Ukiah. 4 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Potential Opportunities Ukiah Municipal Golf Course Dedicated irrigation • improvements Flip-flop renovation • 1.Install replacement holes # 7 & 8 2.Install driving range 5 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Benefits Irrigation System Improvements Water bill savings: $29,000/yr • Improved playing conditions, more green, less brown • Better for the environment, less water waste • the long-term viability of this City-owned asset Protect • 6 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Benefits Flip-flop renovation Increase revenue (Driving range, More rounds played) • the long-term viability of this City-owned asset Improve • 7 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Open Range (8 stalls), grass only Covered Range (16 stalls) 8 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Phased Approach? Phase 1 Dedicated Irrigation improvements • Flip-flop renovation • Phase 2 Complete irrigation system replacement • Clubhouse refurbishment • Financial Considerations for Phase 2: 1.Leverage driving range/golf course revenue to offset Phase 2 investment 2.Leverage back 9 debt ($70k/yr) 9 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Potential Opportunities Water/electric meter upgrade •Retrofit/Replace City-owned Electric and Water meters with improved AMR technology (upgradable) •Federal WaterSmartGrant application submitted February 16, 2011, award notification scheduled for April, 2011 (potential $300,000) Water Meter and AMR transmitter 10 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Benefits Electric/Water Meter Retrofit/Replacement •More accurate billing •Projected water meter revenue: $460,000/yr. •Instant tracking of leaks and customer usage •Improved customer service •Reduced truck rolls and carbon emissions Leak Sensor 11 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Potential Opportunities Conference Center Equipment Refurbishment “I want to attract more and apologize less.” Kerry Randall, Ukiah Valley Conference Center Needs: •Powerizedfolding doors in main conference room •8-hour chairs •Dedicated kitchen ventilation system •Building Management (EMS) •Security/Access (Keyless entry) •HVAC/Controls refurbishment •Video technology upgrades, powered screens 12 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Benefits Conference Center Upgrades • Make Conference Center attractive to potential business partners/investors looking to expand in Ukiah •Increase revenue: $60,000/yr. (projection) “We believe an upgrade in technology and client comfort will result in higher rental rates.As this building and equipment age out, so will our ability to attract new and repeat customers that are looking for an appropriate place to meet.” Kerry Randall, Ukiah Valley Conference Center 13 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Potential Opportunities Renewable energy options for WWTP Biogas Cogeneration -Burns methane gas in IC engines to generate electricity for the plant -Uses waste heat from engines to heat digesters -Additional consideration: sludge drying 14 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Benefits Renewable energy / Plant improvements: -Reduced methane flaring -Lower energy costs, $88,000/yr -Reduced sludge hauling/tipping fees 15 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number Honeywell.com  Next Steps Letter of Intent (May 4th) to authorize: • Final engineering and firm estimates to deliver – the project with no change orders. Tentative Schedule Finalize scope and financing optionsJune 2011 • Workshop to Review Proposed Projects and July 2011 • Financing Options Present Contract to City Council for approvalAugust 2011 • Project Mobilization and Implementation of September 2011 • selected measures 16 Honeywell Proprietary Document control number