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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes the need for Water Conservation and a
formal program to encourage it; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes the need for Drought Contingency
measures in the event of a water supply emergency; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes the need to educate the public in regards
to water usage and conservation; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont supports Senate Bill 587 requiring the use of water
conserving fixtures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan for the City of Beaumont
attached as Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted and that the City of Beaumont will implement and
enforce the Plan.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the/ day
of , 1992.
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CITY OF BEAUMONT
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
AND
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
SUBMITTED TO:
TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
PREPARED BY:
SCHAUMBURG & POLK, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
8865 COLLEGE STREET
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77707
OCTOBER 1990
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I . INTRODUCTION 1 thru 7
II. WATER CONSERVATION PLAN 8 thru 20
III. DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN 21 thru 56
EXHIBITS•
1. Location Map
2. Planning Area for SRF
3.. Utility Evaluation Data
4 . Flyleaf of State Guidelines
5. Sample Flyers,
6. Sample Press Release
w 7. Adopted Plumbing Ordinance
8. Black & Veatch Rate Model
9. Water Rate Ordinance
10. Sample Water Usage Reports
11. Contracts with Other Entities
12 . Locations of Existing Water Facilities
13 . Summary of Tank Capacity
14 Sample Ordinance Controlling Water Usage in Emergencies
15. Sample Brochure Concerning Emergency Measures
16. Sample Resolutions
17. Resolution Adopting Water Conservation Plan
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I . INTRODUdTION
A. PLANNING AREA AND PROJECT
Beaumont is the county seat of Jefferson County in Southeast
Texas and is located in the north part of the county on the
Neches River (Exhibit 1) . The population within the City is
estimated in the Engineering Report at 122,414 for 1990. The
City provides water and sewer service for all residents within
the City, plus several hundred residents outside the City. A
number of commercial, governmental, and industrial customers
receive water and sewer service, including Lamar University and
approximately seventeen industries discharging industrial wastes.
All water service by the City is within Jefferson County,
although the City's wells are located in Hardin County. Most
residential customers outside the City live within three water
districts -- Cardinal Meadows Improvement District (population
250+) , Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District (population
420+) , and West Jefferson Municipal Utility District (estimated
f 15 persons on Beaumont Water) . Several industries outside the
City receive water service, and the City supplies raw water to
the Mobil refinery adjacent to the City on the east side. The
City is in the process of extending water and sewer service to a
prison/jail center south of Beaumont which will include a county
fK jail, a state prison, and a juvenile detention center, with an
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anticipated fede: prison pearby,. The Citj lso supplies West
Jefferson MUD with water on an emergency basis, with several
hundred residents and at least one industry receiving this City
water.
Beaumont is a highly industrialized city and is located within
commuting distance of many industries in Jefferson and Orange
Counties. Dominant industries in the area include petroleum
refining, chemical and plastics industries, and paper
manufacturing. A steel mill, constructed in the 1980's, is
located in Orange County just across the river from Beaumont, A
former shipyard site serves as a repair facility for railroad
cars in addition to ship building.
Other employment is focussed in federal, state, city, and county
government; education, including Lamar University; health care;
retail business; and construction.
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Agriculture in Jefferson County consists mainly of rice and
soybean production. Other agriculture includes wheat, sorghum,
crawfish, blueberries, and cattle. Much land in the north and
central portions of the county is forested.
The planning area for the SRF
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area covers the entire City, plus a large portion of its five-
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mile extraterritorial jurisdiction within Jefl- son County. The
planning area includes the entire Northwest Forest MUD, which
receives sewer service from the City as well as water service.
The projected population for the planning area in the design year
2010 is 132,824, including 132, 331 within the City limits.
The City proposes to construct major improvements to its sewage
collection and treatment facilities within the next few years.
Phase I includes a proposed artificial wetland to provide
3 advanced treatment of effluent from the existing sewage treatment
T - plant. An adjacent natural wetland will be converted into a
receiving body for the wetland effluent. The wetland, along with
associated treatment plant improvements, is expected to go to
construction in 1992 .
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The project will enable the City to meet new stringent standards
for Hillebrandt Bayou, the stream into which the natural wetland
# will flow. The project will also remedy several problems
including limited sludge processing capacity.
s Phase II includes additional wetland construction, should it be
indicated on the basis of initial operating experience.
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The remainder of ase II and al;l of Phase I consist of
replacement of various existing gravity interceptors. These
lines, which are being replaced because of poor structural
condition and/or insufficient capacity, will vary from 15 to 60
inches in diameter. Construction will occur in various contracts
from 1993 through 2003 .
B. UTILITY EVALUATION DATA
Utility evaluation data, as specified in the TWDB format, is
provided in Exhibit 3 .
C. NEED FOR AND GOALS OF THE PROGRAM
The City proposes to finance Phase I through Phase III work as
discussed above through the State Revolving Fund. The City is
submitting an application for $20, 000, 000 for treatment
facilities concurrently with this Water Conservation Program.
The City anticipates future applications for $13 ,552 , 000 and
$21,368, 000 for Phase II and III work respectively.
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One requirement of the SRF loan program is that the City develop
a program for water conservation and drought contingency and
receive program approval by Board action following staff review.
The approved program, including any stipulations contained in
Board approval, must be implemented by the City before closing of
the loan.
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The requirement foi the Water Cohservation Pro_,zam is contained
in House Bill No. 2 and House Joint Resolution No. 6, 69th Texas
Legislature, 1985. This program is required for all communities
receiving new state (or state administered) loans of over
$500, 000 for water, sewer, or flood control projects.
The two main divisions of the program are (1) a water
conservation plan to reduce water usage on a year-round basis and
(2) a drought contingency plan to minimize hardship during a
water shortage. State guidelines (Exhibit 4) prescribe nine
elements of the water conservation plan and six elements of the
drought contingency plan to be considered in designing the
program. All of these elements will be covered in following
sections.
The total reduction in water usage is expected to be less than
the reduction for an average community. Since Jefferson County
receives one of the highest amounts of annual rainfall in the
{ state, outdoor watering is not as prevalent as in arid areas.
Indoor domestic use also seems to fall below average. Total
4 residential water usage is approximately 71 gallons per capita
per day (gpcd) in winter months. This usage increases to 78 gpcd
in the summer.
In the Southeast Texas area, the underlying needs for the program
are different from those of Central or West Texas communities.
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Ground and surfac cater are, available in ab lant quantities,
but excessive consumption leads to increased stream pollution
through wastewater discharges.
The treatment plant presently discharges into a drainage ditch to
Hillebrandt Bayou. The Bayou, a sluggish coastal stream, flows
into Taylor Bayou and thence to the Intracoastal Canal west of
Port Arthur. The stream is severely effluent limited, and
advanced treatment parameters are being imposed on the City's
effluent.
Although the City's water supply is more than adequate through
the design year, a potential future problem was pointed out prior
to drilling the Loeb wells. Although the wells are located in a
large fresh-water aquifer, the aquifer becomes brackish
approximately 2 miles downdip from the first well. As the wells
operate at high pumping rates, the water in the well field is
drawn down and replaced from other parts of the aquifer.
Although most flow within the aquifer comes from the recharging
zones updip, the wells also tend to draw some water from downdip.
Consequently, the brackish water is expected to move toward the
well field over a period of time.
William F. Guyton pointed out the problem in preliminary reports
and then quantified it somewhat in the completion report for Well
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#1 in 1958 . On the oasis of availabl'e data, k._ ackish water was
expected to reach Well #1 in 45 to 208 years, depending on the
number of wells, spacing, and pumping rates. Historical
operating data does not indicate an increase in salinity since
1957.
The local water supply is not sensitive to any anticipated
drought conditions. The drought contingency plan applies to
various other events which could disrupt the water supply, such
as aquifer pollution, system failure, or storm damage.
r The City's goal for reduction of per capita usage is 5% within
two years.
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II. WATER CONSERVATION I N
A. PLAN ELEMENTS
1. EDUCATION AND INFORMATION
a. General
Education and information alone would probably have little
effect on residential water consumption. Many local
residents are preoccupied with current economic conditions.
Although utility bills are of major concern to local
residents, electric bills which run up to several hundred
dollars per month in the summer receive much more attention
than a water/sewer bill of $20 to $25. Some residents who
are very affluent may be unconcerned with water conservation
unless their water supply is threatened.
Water conservation is encouraged to some extent by an
incremental price of $1.44 per 1000 gallons, plus $1. 38 per
�. 1000 gallons for wastewater treatment. The education and
information program may reduce water usage by several
percentage points, provided it includes an emphasis on
economic incentives.
The proposed method of education and information consists of
flyers plus press releases in the local newspaper. Flyers
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(Exhibit 5) will vary from time to time, including items such
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as excerpts fr`_a pages 3-8 of th6 state gL- _delines;
information on incremental water and sewer rates; and a copy
of the press release (Exhibit 6) . The flyers will be mailed
either alone or with the monthly water bills.
b. First Year, Long Term, and New Customers.
The mailouts are planned for six times the first year, and
twice a year thereafter (just prior to high usage periods)
until the loan is paid off. The first mailout is expected to
include the press release (Exhibit 6) plus any supplementary
information needed at that time.
New customers will be supplied with fact sheets and brochures
similar to those mailed out, to the extent necessary to make
them aware of the program.
2. PLUMBING CODES
The City of Beaumont has adopted plumbing ordinances
€ necessary for the community, including reference to the
Standard Plumbing Code (Exhibit 7) . The City endorses Senate
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Bill 587 which requires all new plumbing fixtures to meet
certain water conservation standards.
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Population g th over the period of the oan is projected at
less than 10%. However, many older homes will be abandoned
or demolished within the planning period and will be replaced
by new residential construction within the City. Also, many
existing homes may undergo modernization or replacement of
fixtures within the design period. Therefore, conservation
measures in new construction could save a fairly significant
amount of water after 20 years.
3 . RETROFIT PROGRAM
Retrofitting in existing structures simply for water
conservation is unlikely to be accepted by local residents,
especially considering the abundant supply of ground water
and the substantial cost involved. However, the City will
endorse and recommend retrofitting especially in the
following cases:
1. Replacement of plumbing due to wear, damage, remodeling,
or modernization
2 . Displacement devices in toilet tanks (where practical)
3. Low flow shower heads (where they can be readily
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4. Insulation for hot water pipes (where pipes are
accessible without breaking out concrete)
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4 . WATER RATE STRb,-1URES
The City of Beaumont' s Water Utilities Department is an
Enterprise Fund Department. The department receives no
assistance from the General Fund or tax revenue. Capital
Improvements, Operations and Maintenance are funded with
water and sewer revenues.
In 1988 the City of Beaumont recognized that the City did not
have a quantifiable method for developing water and sewer
rates. In addition, the City was also faced with having to
make major improvements to the Wastewater treatment facility
and the collection system. It was estimated that the cost of
the treatment plant improvements alone would be $20 million.
As a result the City appointed a citizens rate study
committee and hired Black and Veatch Consultants to develop a
"Cost of Service" rate structure and rate model.
The rate model allows the City to set rates based upon the
revenue needs (Exhibit 8) . The model takes into account
Capital Improvement needs on a five year basis, as well as,
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The model divided the customer base into four distinct groups
and made provisions for addressing each group on an
individual basis if the need arises.
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The current r e structure (Exhibit 9) L lizes a single
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block rate.
The rate model has been used during the past four years to
increase rates annually in anticipation of the $20, 000, 000
SRF loan.
Beaumont receives in excess of 57 inches of rainfall per
year. As a result the need for water conservation is less
crucial than for arid portions of the state. Beaumont's peak
daily usage occurs in the winter months when customers are
dripping faucets for freeze protection. There is only a 10%
difference in Beaumont's average month usage and the peak
summer month usage. However, should the need arise to
conserve water, Beaumont's rate model can be easily modified
to develop increasing block rates for the customer class
(usually residential) that is using excessive amounts of
water.
5. UNIVERSAL METERING
The City maintains master meters at the Loeb pumping station
and at the surface water treatment plant. In addition, all
private water usage (excluding firefighting and related
drills) is metered. This metering even applies to water
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There are seve, .l hundred mater 'meters wt. -�h serve several
units at the same address, such as condominiums, apartments,
mobile homes, stores in shopping centers, etc.
The City currently meters all potable water used by the City
except for the following:
a. Water line flushing, repair, and sterilization.
b. Sewer line and lift station testing and maintenance.
C. Fire department usage within system (away from fire
stations and training grounds) such as fire fighting and
hydrant testing.
d. Any water used on sites of Loeb wells.
e. Water used within surface water plant without being
supplied to distribution system.
f. Water used in sewage treatment plant, such as domestic,
sanitary, and laboratory usage.
NOTE: Water used in the Sewage treatment plant for pump
lubrication, polymer and grit dilution, lawn sprinkling,
equipment washdown, line flushing, and other operating and
maintenance purposes is not supplied directly by the
j. distribution system. This water consists of a small portion
of the plant effluent which is heavily chlorinated before
use.
The Engineer suggests providing a meter for the sewage
treatment plant. Other uses described above appear to be
impractical to meter.
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The City pre: tly tests meters upon rec �;t of customers and
adjusts water bills according to detected inaccuracies. The
customers are billed for the meter testing unless the meter
proves to have been overregistering.
The City proposes to require individual meters for all new
construction, and for existing individual construction in
lieu of existing master meters where practical. Meter
testing will be conducted in accordance with state guidelines
(annually for 1" meters or larger, every 10 years for smaller
meters) . Testing will also be performed in cases where
apparent problems with meters are noted.
6. WATER CONSERVING LANDSCAPING
Because of the high rainfall no special landscaping
requirements are proposed. In fact, many water conserving
plants may not be adapted for the local soils and climate.
Customers will be made aware of potential restrictions on
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7. LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
{. The City discovers leaks in the distribution system by at
least two methods:
1. Customers call to complain of lack of water or unusually
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2 . Leaking lines results in water` appearin_, on ground t
surface.
Almost all leaks within the City system result from line
breaks rather than valve, hydrant, or joint leaks. Line
repairs are performed by City personnel using whatever
adaptors are necessary for similar or dissimilar materials.
Repairs are performed and disinfected in accordance with
Rules & Regulations for Public Water Systems, 25 TAC
337.209 (f) , Texas Department of Health.
Most of the distribution system is laid out in loops with
valves on most segments. Most repairs can be made,
therefore, by isolating short segments without affecting
large parts of the system.
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Leaks do not account for a significant amount of water loss.
Approximately 76% of water supplied to the distribution
system is either sold or used by the City through meters.
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Most of the remainder is used for line flushing and fire
department usage, including hydrant testing and fire
fighting. Some of the unmetered fire fighting water is
delivered through private fire water lines for which a flat
monthly charge is assessed.
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The Superinte :nt of Water production p: )ares monthly and
annual reports (see Exhibit 10 for samples) which include
total water pumpage, total water sold, and volume of
blowdown/backwash.
One possible means of improvement in water accounting would
be to report the volume of water used for line flushing, but
this volume may be difficult to estimate without a portable
meter. Continuous accounting of other uses is impractical or
burdensome. In the case of firefighting, it would divert
firemen from their primary purpose. Metering of private fire
lines would require a 6" meter for each line, an expense
which would not be justified by the infrequent use of these
lines.
Unauthorized water usage occurs several times each month as a
result of bypassing of meters which have been shut off. This
practice is not believed to represent a significant amount of
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water loss. City meter readers are kept posted of any new,
removed, disconnected, or reconnected meters. They will
generally notice any residential or commercial facility which
appears occupied but is not listed as having an active meter.
Although a property owner could construct a supplementary tap
illegally, most local residents do not have the necessary
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skills and equipment. Few licensed plumbers would construct
an illegal tap for fear of losing their licenses or local
permits. Unauthorized use of fire hydrants is believed to be
negligible or non-existent.
8. RECYCLING AND USE
Several large commercial and industrial users should consider
means of recycling process and washwater if they are not
already doing so. The use of small static screen or
filtering devices may prove_.to be cost effective in
comparison to the rates they would have to pay for the City's
treated water. This would also effectively reduce the amount
of flow to the sewage treatment plant as well.
Reuse of treated effluent is not feasible for various
reasons.
The ground and surface water supply in the Beaumont area
should be adequate to serve local communities for many years.
Existing supplies can be produced, transported, and treated
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much more economically than treatment and reuse of effluent.
Domestic reuse of treated effluent would be unacceptable to
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supplies.
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Irrigation is A a feagiblejuse for tre id effluent. This
disposal method would require thousands of acres of land
because of low soil permeability and high annual rainfall.
There are no local crops adaptable to extensive year-round
irrigation.
The nearest golf course, which could be a recipient for large
quantities of effluent, is located approximately a mile
southwest of the plant and is already equipped with a pumping
station for irrigation with stream water. Pumping effluent
to the golf course would be extremely uneconomical.
The recharging of aquifers which serve the Beaumont area is
basically accomplished by the high annual rainfall in their
outcrop areas in Hardin, Tyler, Polk, Jasper, and Newton
Counties.
Reuse of treated effluent is not proposed for the listed
reasons. However, it may be considered in the future in the
event that brackish water reaches the Loeb well field and
f . renders one or more wells unsatisfactory.
9. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT
a. Education and Information. City personnel will
disseminate information to the public under supervision
of Director of Public Utilities.
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b. Plumbing Coues. The existing plumbing -ode references
the Standard Plumbing Code and is enforced by the City's
Plumbing Inspectors.
C. Retrofit Programs. Retrofitting of plumbing fixtures to
conserve water will be endorsed and enforced by the City.
d. Water Rate Structure. The City Council enacted a new
water rate ordinance in 1988 to pay for improvements to
the wastewater system. (See exhibit 9) If an increasing
block rate should become necessary, it would be enacted
by the City Council upon recommendation of the City
administration and/or consultants, following any
necessary rate studies. Enforcement powers include
termination of water service.
r- e. Universal Metering. City personnel under supervision of
�- Director of Public Utilities. Some of requirements may
q be included in Item d above.
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f. Leak Detection. City personnel under supervision of
Director of Public Utilities.
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B. ANNUAL REPORT.
The City will submit an annual report by Jan. 31 of each year
to the Texas Water Development Board on the implementation
progress of the program, public response, and the
quantitative effectiveness of the program.
The report will also contain the following:
1. Water Production Data
a. Total water pumped to City
b. Surface water pumped to City
C. Ground water pumped to City
d. Raw water pumped to plant
2 . Rainfall data by month
3 . Metered water consumption
4 . Water consumption accountability
C. CONTRACTS WITH OTHER ENTITIES
Exhibit 11 consists of existing contracts for water service
to Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District.
Those entities being furnished water by the City of Beaumont
will be furnished a copy of the City's Water Conservation
Plan, and they will be required to comply with the Plan. Any
future contracts to provide water and/or wastewater service
to wholesale entities (such as water districts or water
supply corporations) will make those entities subject to
... provisions of the City's Water Conservation Plan.
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IBS. DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PL,..a
A. GENERAL
Beaumont obtains approximately 45% of its water supply from three
deep wells located within Southern Hardin County, north of the
City (Exhibit 12) . The remainder of the water supply comes from
a surface water treatment plant near the Neches River, with
intakes located on the river north of the City.
The Chicot aquifer supplying the wells outcrops in the northern
part of Hardin County, and in several counties to the north,
where it is recharged. Local water supplies are expected to
remain adequate regardless of drought conditions. The intake
levels of the wells are 200 to 250 feet below the surface. The
aquifer was originally under sufficient head to produce a
hydraulic gradient within a few feet above or below ground.
However, this gradient is drawn down over 100 feet because of
pumping from the wells.
Surface water comes from approximately 90% of the Neches River
basin, which extends approximately 300 miles inland from
Beaumont. The entire basin lies within the humid region of East
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Local water suppl. could be interrupted foa number of
reasons. The most likely event is local power failure, which
could easily affect pumps at all wells. Other possibilities
include equipment failure, transmission line or intake canal
breakage, storage tank failure, severe storm damage, severe
freezing conditions, and stream or aquifer contamination.
All three wells, located two to five miles north of the City,
pump into common facilities for storage and further transmission.
Water from these facilities, located at the southmost well site,
is pumped into two 24" transmission lines which follow separate
routes to the City. Since one of the lines follows highway
right-of-way which is shared with other utilities, and since both
lines cross a major stream, there is a significant risk of
occasional breakage. However, with one of the lines operating
and with the surface water plant in operation, the level of
service would not be seriously impaired by breakage of one of
these two lines.
Since the two northmost wells share a common transmission line,
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breakage of that line at any point between Wells #1 and #2 would
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away from roads and major streams, it is somewhat safer from
breakage.
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Any water supply em«rgency, whether acute or p-otracted, requires
a responsible agency to manage the situation. Such crisis
management includes maintenance of the existing supply if
possible, controlling or restricting usage in order to conserve
water, and obtaining alternate sources of supply if necessary.
In most cases, the City, as the water purveyor, will assume this
responsibility. In the event of disasters such as major storms,
riots, or acts of war, some of the City's functions may be
overridden by emergency management authorities.
B. TRIGGER CONDITIONS
1. Goal of Policy. The trigger conditions listed below are
intended as guidelines to help the City determine (a) when it
is necessary to implement preliminary or emergency measures,
(b) which measures should be implemented, and (c) the extent
of such measures. The guidelines can also be used to help
decide whether to upgrade, continue, downgrade, or terminate
the measures which have already been taken in a given
situation.
These guidelines are not intended to be followed
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preferable for communities with a recurring problem of a
fixed nature, such as limited transportation/treatment
capacity or a surface reservoir subject to depletion during a
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drought. How !r, in the cafe of Beaumo no recurrent
problems are anticipated in the foreseeable future. In any
event, the City needs to be prepared for the unexpected.
In any water supply emergency, the City must rely chiefly on
the judgement of the Water Superintendent and his assistants,
along with any specialized advice which they might obtain.
These guidelines are intended to help the City assess a
situation and make necessary decisions more easily. In no
event are they meant to replace the sound judgement of City
personnel.
2 . Focus of Emergency Measures. In the event of a water supply
emergency, the City will act toward one or more of the
following goals:
a. Keeping existing supply and/or distribution systems
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b. Preventing further loss or contamination of water.
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C. Controlling or restricting usage in of ;!r to conserve
water.
d. Preventing public health problems which could result from
a contaminated water supply.
e. Obtaining alternate sources of water.
3 . Basis for Trigg Conditions-General. Most trigger
conditions for Beaumont will be qualitative rather than
quantitative. Particular attention, however, must be devoted
to several measurable parameters: the rate of total water
usage and the levels of water in the ground and elevated
storage tanks, along with the duration of critical values for
these parameters. For long range planning, the distance
between the well field and the approaching brackish water in
the aquifer should also be monitored.
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A number of factors can govern system capacity -- stream
flow, aquifer capacity, well size and depth, well pumping
capacity, treatment capacity, and transportation/distribution
capacity. The local aquifer which supplies the wells has
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years. The Neches River, which supplies surface water for
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permitted pumping rate.
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4 . Sources of Six y. The City ,has two majc sources of supply
- the Neches River and the three wells north of town.
The City is served by three wells located in the Lumberton
area in southern Hardin County, two to five miles outside the
City, at altitudes in the 20 to 40 foot range. Pumping
capacities of the wells are 6. 67 mgd for Well #1, 6.72 mgd
for Well #2 , and 4 . 68 mgd for Well #3 . All of these wells
operate regularly. The City reports that the three wells can
produce up to 17 mgd total on a sustained basis.
Depths of the wells are 802 feet for Well #1, 797 feet for
Well #2 , and 780 feet for Well #3 . The wells are spaced so
as to minimize interference with each other. No interference
occurs from the wells serving Lumberton, since they are
located an adequate distance from the Beaumont wells.
The City has two main surface water intakes on the Neches
River (Exhibit 12) --at Bunn's Bluff, just north of Pine
Island Bayou, and at Weiss Bluff, farther to the north and
upstream from Village Creek. A small intake is also located
on the river approximately 2-1/2 miles north of Interstate
10. The main intakes are located upstream from industrial
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barriers. However, a major industrial discharge (over 40 mgd
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from a paper mi_1 at Evadale)` is located w. _hin 3/4 mile
downstream from the small intake.
The Bunn's Bluff intake, being gravity fed, is used 99% of
the time. The Wiess Bluff intake pumps are used only when
salt water intrusion extends beyond Bunn's bluff. This.
situation can occur during the seasons in which the existing
barrier is out of service. The southmost intake is normally
out of service for several reasons, including salinity in the
bottom layers of the river and potential contamination from
the nearby industrial discharge.
The water travels through open canals in Orange County
(outside the City) to a river crossing north of downtown
(where the small intake is located) . The water is then
siphoned and/or pumped under the river through a newly
installed 60" line (replacing the previous 36" line) . An
open canal (proposed for upgrading within the next few years)
and a parallel 66" pressure line then carry the water to
Brakes Bayou Pump Station, the headworks of the water
treatment plant.
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river. The river has a drainage area of approximately 9000
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reduced flowE uring dry: seasons with in zndment in upstream
reservoirs. The river has always been able to supply all of
the surface water which the City can treat (along with raw
water for Mobil) . However, during periods of low flow the
entire flow is consumed by permit holders including the City
and the Lower Neches Valley Authority. The LNVA withdrawals
may be considered comparable in importance to the City's
water intakes, since the LNVA canal system provides water for
a number of cities in south and west Jefferson County.
The surface water plant was upgraded several years ago to a
capacity of 30 mgd. Of the average 13 .46 mgd withdrawn from
the river, 10. 23 mgd is treated and fed into the City's
distribution system. Approximately 2 .8 mgd is supplied raw
to the Mobil refinery, with backwash and losses accounting
for the remainder.
5. Storage and Pressure Maintenance. Storage facilities for the
City water system consist of two underground tanks at the
surface water plant, two ground storage tanks at the
southmost of the Loeb wells, and four elevated tanks at
various locations within the City. Total existing capacity
is 4. 5 mg elevated storage and 20 mg ground storage
(including underground) , as shown in Exhibit 13 . These
totals exclude the new tank for the outlying jail/prison
site.
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Pressure maintt.,ance for the` City, which c._.itains only one
pressure plane, is provided by the elevated tanks noted above
and by high service pumps at the ground and underground
tanks. Northwest Forest, which is served by a 16"
transmission line from the distribution systems, requires no
additional pressure facilities. Cardinal Meadows, with a 6"
line, has its own pressure maintenance. Privately owned
pumps or elevated tanks are used in high rise buildings or in
other cases where they are needed.
The City is nearing completion of a 300, 000 gallon elevated
tank at the jail/prison site south of town, along with a
booster station. That facility will constitute a separate
pressure plane. In addition, the proposed federal prison may
require a separate elevated tank and pressure plane.
6. Distribution. The City's water distribution system consists
of various sizes up to 30 inches (42 inches coming out of
surface water plant) . The system is continuously being
extended in various locations by private subdividers. The
City is in the process of constructing a 20 inch transmission
line from the south part of town to the jail/prison site.
An additional transmission line in the design stage would
serve the federal prison.
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Existing dist: ,ution lines are generall, dequate, with very
few complaints of low pressure. Some residents in the older
parts of town who are served by older 2 inch lines in alleys
have experienced low pressure. The City has previously
supplemented these lines with 6 inch lines along streets for
fire protection. In such cases the residents were offered
the opportunity to relocate their service lines to the front
to improve their level of service. The City has recently
eliminated a number of two inch lines and reconnected the
remaining house services to the front.
The City has recently been inspected for fire protection
capabilities and received the highest rating of any city in
the state.
7. Standby Power. The City has standby generators at the
surface water plant capable of powering the entire plant and
the booster pumps. The intakes on the river are also
provided with standby generators.
No generator protection is provided for the Loeb wells or for
the associated booster station. However, the City reports
only relatively short power outages in that area. During
these outages, the system can be served adequately by the
surface water plant, its boosters, and the elevated tanks.
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The City's boost-er pumps at the jail/pris(,., site will be
equipped with receptacles for portable generators.
8. Previous Analysis of System. The City reports no special
studies of the distribution system in recent years since the
last major improvements program was implemented.
9. General Considerations. In establishing trigger conditions,
it is necessary to consider the various events which could
disrupt or impair water service to one or more parts of the
system. Most events would cause only localized problems or
slight reductions in the level of service. Severe
curtailment of service for the entire system is not expected
to occur except in the event of a widespread, prolonged power
failure involving wells, surface water facilities, and/or
pumping stations.
`- Various events which could result in water shortages or
reduction in service include the following:
a. Water Supply. Power failure involving wells, surface
water intakes, and/or surface water treatment; pump or
other equipment failures; contamination of raw surface
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intrusion owered r,iver , level due tc nforeseen
situations such as prolonged drought with total
impoundment; severe lowering of water level in aquifer.
b. Water Transmission. Transmission line breaks, including
the 24" lines from the wells or the 60" siphon from river
intakes; power or equipment failure in pump stations at
wells; levee failures on intake canals resulting in
spillage or contamination.
C. Storage. Structural failure or contamination in ground
storage or elevated tanks.
d. Service and Booster Pumping. Power or equipment failure;
contamination.
e. Distribution System. Major line breaks; heavy demands
for firefighting; contamination.
Firm (or safe) system capacity can be taken as 47 mgd. This is
based on 17 mgd sustainable capacity for the three Loeb wells
combined, plus 30 mgd for the future water plant. Present water
usage (including losses) averages approximately 17 . 1 mgd, with a
peak daily usage of 28 mg during extremely dry weather. Monthly
usage is as high as 18.7 mgd.
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10. Mild Condition
a. * Water demand is approaching the safe capacity of the
system on a sustained basis.
Sustained water usage over 40 mgd (five consecutive
days) should be taken as a trigger condition for mild
conditions.
b. * Mild contamination is noted in the well water, but water
can still be treated by existing facilities by means
such as increasing chlorine dosage; or contamination is
reported in updip portions of aquifer; or brackish water
in aquifers is approaching well field; or additional
sources of pollution, serious enough to threaten quality
of water at the City's intakes, are reported within the
Neches River basin.
c. * Additional well drilling in the vicinity threatens
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,w d. ** Water levels in tanks are consistently below 3/4 full
(five days uninterrupted) .
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station failures, storms, transmission problems, or
excessive power demand in the area.
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f. ** Performa of well, pumps, surface er pumps, booster
pumps, or other equipment indicates imminent failure; or
one well is out of service for a prolonged period during
season of high demand.
g. ** [For jail/prison site only] 20" transmission line to
site is in danger of imminent failure. (This condition
may not be considered a trigger condition until
additional jail or prison units are constructed in the
future, since service will also be provided through a
t 12" line along a separate route. ) Similarly, imminent
failure of the branch line to the federal prison would
be a mild trigger condition.
h. ** [For jail/prison site only] The 12" transmission line
has failed. (May not constitute trigger condition
F during early stages of development. )
i. ***Water supply emergencies in outlying communities served
by City could require diversion of local water supplies.
[This type of situation would not have a significant
effect on Beaumont under present conditions, but could
`- become important as a result of future growth in such
communities, or additional communities receiving
service]
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j . ***Severe fr,. .aing conditions dre forec�- and widespread
breakage of home plumbing, water treatment units, and/or
breakage of distribution lines is anticipated.
k. ***The Beaumont area is under a severe storm warning and
falls in the path of the storm.
11. Moderate Conditions
a. * Water demand occasionally reaches safe limit of system
(two days within a 30 day period) , and failure of any
pump, chlorine feeder, or surface treatment unit could
reduce the level of service to the system.
Safe limit is 47 mgd as discussed above.
b. * Contamination of well or river water is approaching
limit of treatability with existing facilities; or
brackish water is very near the well field.
c. * Additional wells in vicinity are drawing water at a rate
which interferes with production rate of City's wells.
d. ** Over 20% of storage tank capacity is out of service due
to structural failure, leakage, maintenance, or
contamination.
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e. ** Water li 1 in tanks iq consistent] below half full
(three days uninterrupted) .
f. ** A well, related facilities, or a surface water treatment
unit has been damaged from a severe storm.
g. ** Water emergencies in adjacent communities require
diversion of so much water that the level of service to
any part of the Beaumont system is threatened.
h.** [For jail/prison] The 20" transmission line to the site
has failed; or the 12" line has failed and the 20" line
is in danger of failure; or the branch line to the
federal prison has failed.
i.***Severe freezing conditions have resulted in widespread
damage to home plumbing, distribution lines, and/or
filter compartments in the surface water plant.
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k.***One or more well or surface water pumps have failed due
f to mechanical problems, but several pumps remain
operable.
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12 . Severe Condit—ns y
a.* Water demand is exceeding safe capacity (47 mgd) on a
regular basis (five consecutive days) .
b.** Well and surface water are so contaminated that they
cannot be treated with existing facilities, or such
contamination is imminent because of nearby aquifer or
stream pollution.
c. ** Pumpage from nearby wells is seriously disrupting
production from City's wells.
d. ***An immediate health or safety hazard could result from
actual or imminent failure of system component.
e.***Water levels in elevated tanks are too low to provide
adequate fire protection (generally less than 1/4
full) .
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f.***Over half of storage tank capacity is out of service.
g. ***Rupture of distribution lines or filter compartments in
water plant has resulted in loss of water from storage
tanks, and the wells and surface water plant are not
capable of refilling tanks quickly.
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h. ***All we pumps ar? out of service.
i. ***Storm damage has put all wells out of service.
j . ***Water emergencies in adjacent communities require so
much water diversion that service to portions of the
Beaumont system is severely disrupted.
*Initiated by Council
**Initiated by City Manager or Council
***Initiated by Director of Public Utilities or delegated
personnel
13 . Termination of Emergencies. Trigger conditions for
termination or downgrading of an emergency are not broken
down by severity of crisis but are listed as one group. City
officials and/or City Council must use judgement as to
whether to upgrade, continue, downgrade, or discontinue an
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emergency.
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The decision to terminate or downgrade an emergency will
normally be made at the level (City Council or official) at
which the emergency was declared.
a. Water demand has been reduced to safe levels and is
expected to remain stable.
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b. Actual cont__-nation of water' supplies _s ended or is
under control; or threat of contamination has subsided;
or alternate supply has been obtained on temporary or
permanent basis.
C. Interference from neighboring wells is under control; or
existing wells have been upgraded or supplemented.
d. Power has been restored and no additional power failures
are anticipated.
e. Failure of system components has been averted or
repaired; or, temporary units have been substituted; or
alternate supplies have been obtained.
f. Water emergency in adjacent communities is ended or
mitigated.
g. Water levels in elevated or ground storage tanks have
been restored to normal.
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h. Freezing conditions have ended without damaging the water
system; or damage has been repaired.
i. The storm has passed without damaging the water system;
or damage has been repaired.
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C. DROUGHT CONTI ENCY MEASURES,
1. General. The sample City ordinance (Exhibit 14) contains
measures such as prohibition or restriction of outdoor
water use; a standby pricing structure with higher
incremental prices than for normal conditions; flow
restricting devices; and a standby rationing plan with
penalties for metered usage in excess of a preset limit.
The ordinance provides for certain actions to be taken by
the City Council, and/or by the City Manager or
Director of Public Utilities in the event of water
shortages.
The City of Beaumont provides potable water for several
outside communities through their water districts, as
well as several industries and a number of residential
and commercial retail customers outside the City.
Beginning in 1991, the City will also serve jail and
L prison facilities near Nederland. In addition, the City
supplies raw water to the Mobil refinery. Restrictive
use of water will be required of these outside users
during any drought emergencies. (Note: There may be
some conditions in which the raw water supply to Mobil
would not be affected, such as emergencies resulting
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The City hG no immediate plans to sec e an alternate
source of water for the community. The three existing
wells plus the surface water facilities are adequate to
serve the community for the entire period of the loan.
The facilities could provide adequate service to the
community during an emergency with any one major facility
out of service. The City will monitor the adequacy of
the existing facilities and may seek alternate supplies
in the future if a standby supply should become
necessary.
Interconnections with neighboring systems for emergency
use do not appear feasible at this item. All neighboring
systems which are close enough to be interconnected
without a lengthy connecting line are considerably
smaller than the Beaumont system. Such interconnections
would therefore be of very limited benefit to Beaumont.
Two or more of the major wells will seldom be out of
service for any length of time simultaneously. Only an
extraordinary event such as a severe storm, riots, an act
of war, a major fire (or chain of fires) , or severe
aquifer pollution would put the City in a severe water
crisis. In such an event, drinking water would be hauled
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(other th aquifer pollution) would -obably be managed
by emergency management authorities rather than by the
water purveyors.
2. Mild Conditions Measures
a. Inform all customers that a low level emergency has
been reached. In the case of a slowly developing
crisis, notice could be through news media or through
brochures in conjunction with mailing. For a more
imminent crisis, the news media should be used along
with flyers passed out from door to door. Flyers
should contain a date and signature along with the
message to make it plain that they represent current
developments.
Some situations such as failure of a single piece of
equipment could be handled by City personnel without
notifying the public.
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b. Warn customers to start reducing water use; protect
pipes against freezing; and/or store water for
t; emergency use, as appropriate. [May apply in some
cases only to outlying service areas such as
Northwest Forest, Cardinal Meadows, and the
jail/prison site, as in cases of transmission line
failure. ]
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C. Recomm� I a voluntary lawn waterii._ schedule, if
appropriate.
d. Look into possibility of alternate supply, if
appropriate.
e. Make or arrange for repairs, if appropriate.
f. Take action against drilling of neighboring wells, if
appropriate.
g. Take steps toward increasing system capacity, if
usage is nearing safe capacity.
h. Keep customers updated as appropriate.
3 . Moderate Conditions Measures#
a. Notify customers of intermediate level emergency by
appropriate means.
b.* Impose mandatory lawn watering schedule, if
appropriate (in dry weather conditions) , under
authority of proposed ordinance (Exhibit 14) .
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c. * Prohibit wasteful uses (certain uses, mainly outdoor,
defined as "Water Waste" in ordinance (Exhibit 14) .
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d. In tr avent of ,contamination, n ;fy customers so
that they can seek bottled drinking water supply or
be prepared to purify City water if needed.
e. Seek reduced usage from outside entities and
industries if appropriate.
f. Take steps toward obtaining alternate supply, if
appropriate.
g. * Impose surcharge system, if appropriate.
h. Make or arrange for repairs, if appropriate.
i. Take action against drilling of neighboring wells, if
appropriate.
j . Take measures toward increasing system capacity, if
appropriate.
k. Keep customers updated as appropriate.
*See ordinance (Exhibit 14) for various procedures for businesses
dependent on outdoor water usage.
#Some measures may apply only to outlying service areas for
situations affecting only those areas, such as transmission line
problems.
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4 . Severe Con(-- ions Measures#
a. Notify customers of emergency by appropriate means.
b. * Prohibit all outdoor use and all wasteful use (as
defined in Exhibit 14) .
c. * Impose surcharge system, if appropriate (if not
already done) .
d. * Impose rationing, if appropriate.
e. In the case of contamination, warn customers to use
bottled water for drinking and cooking (or to purify
City water before use, if appropriate) .
f. Require commercial and industrial users to stop using
City water for processes, for cooling, or for
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g. Place City and neighboring fire departments on alert
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that pumper units may be needed, if appropriate.
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h. Make or arrange for repairs, if appropriate.
i. Take action against drilling of neighboring wells, if
appropriate.
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j . Act a =ast as possible toward e- nding system
capacity and/or obtaining alternate supply, if
appropriate.
k. Keep customers updated as appropriate.
*See ordinance (Exhibit 14) for various procedures for businesses
dependent on outdoor water usage.
#Some measures may apply only to outlying service areas for
situations affecting only those areas.
D. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
One or more of several measures should be taken to inform
customers of crisis conditions and to keep them updated.
These measures include:
1. Radio and television announcements. (Two television
stations in Beaumont, one station in Port Arthur, various
radio stations in Beaumont and in nearby cities; also,
consider possible emergency messages on cable stations.
2 . Press releases in Beaumont Enterprise.
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3 . Letters or flyers mailed to customers (alone or with
monthly bills) .
4. Letters or flyers hand delivered to customers in course
of meter reading.
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5. Letters or Ayers hand delivered to cu- -omers in
emergency.
6. Telephone calls in cases where emergency notice must be
given at night, or when only a small neighborhood is
involved.
7. Vehicles with loud speakers in emergencies when telephone
service is out or when unusually fast notification is
necessary.
Selection of notification methods depends on the nature and
urgency of the crisis. The notifications would state the
nature of the crisis, the actions requested of customers, and
the anticipated duration (if known) .
Customers should be warned through brochures, well in advance
of any emergency, what might be required during an emergency.
See Exhibit 15 for one proposed brochure or flyer.
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E. INITIATION PROCEDURES
1. Responsibility for Monitoring. The City Manager has
overall responsibility for monitoring the performance of
City facilities. However, the necessary monitoring for
trigger conditions will be delegated to the Operator of
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the City' water production and dist )ution system. The
Operator will monitor the specified quantitative
parameters for mild, moderate, and severe conditions.
Monitoring frequency for each parameter will be
consistent with the description of that parameter.
The Operator will also be on the alert for various
nonquantitative trigger conditions. Many of these
conditions will be noted in the course of normal
operating duties.
Information as to whether these parameters are reached,
or close to being reached, will be added to the monthly
operating report (see Exhibit 10 or example) . If a
trigger condition requiring prompt action is noted, the
Operator will take immediate action and/or notify the
City Manager as appropriate.
2 . Authority for Action. Except in catastrophes where
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actions are governed by emergency management authorities,
actions should be taken by the Superintendent and/or the
City Council as authorized in the proposed Ordinance
Controlling Water Usage in Emergencies. The City
Attorney should be notified in advance of any Council
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The respon- _oility for d'eclar'ing a wa,. supply emergency
depends on the nature and urgency of the situation. For
slowly developing situations, a resolution can be passed
by the City Council at a regular weekly meeting. As the
urgency increases, action may occur at a special meeting,
at an emergency meeting, by the City Manager, by the
Director of Public Utilities, or by a designated
subordinate acting on his own. In situations such as
hurricanes or riots, action by emergency management
authorities may be the overriding factor.
Each action listed in preceding sections is noted as to
whether it should be implemented by the Director of
Public Utilities, by the City Manager, or by the Council.
In Section III.B above, the various trigger conditions
are classified with respect to who should declare the
emergency, as follows:
*City Council (in regular, special, or emergency meeting
as appropriate) .
**City Council if appropriate under circumstances. City
Manager should first look at the situation and decide
whether to initiate the action on his own or to call for
a special Council Meeting for that purpose.
-- ***City Manager (or designated subordinate) on his own.
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Even thou the City, Manger has dec -ed an emergency
without prior Council approval, certain actions dealing
with the crisis must be taken by the Council. These
actions include restricting or prohibiting outdoor water
use; imposing surcharge or rationing plans; and taking
legal action against activities which could reduce or
contaminate the City's water supply.
3 . Procedures for Implementation.
a. Isolation of defective pressure reducing valves:
Operator closes appropriate gate valves, procures
replacement materials, and makes necessary repairs.
b. Repair of lines or equipment: operator and staff
perform minor repairs or equipment replacement;
Operator arranges for minor contract repairs, City
Manager and/or City Council arrange for major repairs
as appropriate. Operator acts on his own, or obtains
authority from City Manager and/or Council, according
to magnitude of repairs.
C. Obtaining alternate supply: Operator reports to City
y Manager that alternate supply may be needed on a
E long-term or emergency basis. In an emergency,
contact with neighboring water systems is made by
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City Ma_ -jer or desigriated` subordin e. For long term
alternate supply (improbable situation) , City Manager
reports situation to City Council for further action.
d. Expanding system capacity: City Manager initiates
action on his own or at recommendation of Operator.
Initial action consists of discussion with City
Council and/or consultants.
e. Action against neighboring wells: City Manager
discusses matter with City Attorney and brings matter
before Council if appropriate.
f. Placing fire departments on alert: Operator or City
Manager notifies appropriate fire department
personnel.
g. Notices to customers, including updates: Operator
gives notice in case of localized situations; City
Manager arranges for notices, including selection of
method, for widespread situations.
h. Requests for voluntary lawn watering schedule or
reduced industrial/commercial usage: City Manager
sends out public notice by appropriate means, or
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cont, s businesses ,and industrd by letter or
telephone.
i. Curtailment of specified commercial and industrial
use: City Manager issues written notice; may provide
verbal notice followed by written notice.
j . Restrictions/curtailment of outdoor water
usage/wasteful use, surcharges, rationing:
Resolution by City Council. City Attorney will be
notified in advance.
4 . Advance Planning. The City has prepared a list of all
radio stations, television stations, and newspapers which
may be called on to assist in public notification. Each
station or newspaper will be contacted in advance
regarding the possible need for emergency assistance of
this nature. For each station or newspaper, one or more
contact persons have been designated, together with
telephone numbers for 24 hour use if possible.
Lists of potential repair contractors for vital system
components is maintained. Lists of agencies such as
neighboring water departments, neighboring fire
departments, police and sheriff departments, and many
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offices per,orming emergency managemen_ functions are
kept ready for emergency use.
Although many potential crisis situations cannot be
foreseen, the City should prepare lists of those
situations most likely to occur. At least a rough draft
of flyers, letters, press releases, and broadcast
messages should be prepared for the most probable
situations.
If the need should become apparent, the City should make
arrangements with owners of other water systems for an
alternate supply for emergencies. It should be noted,
however, that all systems close enough for
interconnection with Beaumont are much smaller than the
Beaumont system. Therefore, only a small portion of the
City's needs could be met by interconnection. some
outside entities on City water may wish to make
interconnections for their own benefit, but such
arrangements would be subject to City approval in order
to assure protection of the City system.
In an extreme situation requiring water to be hauled in
for the City's sole supply, severe rationing would be
needed. Water would in that event be distributed in
bottled form.
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F. TERMINATION I IFICATIOJ
Council action is mandatory to rescind specific actions taken
by the Council to deal with a crisis, such as restricting or
prohibiting outdoor water use; imposing surcharges; or
imposing rationing.
Council action is normally needed to downgrade or terminate
an emergency if the Council (1) declared the emergency,
and/or (2) took specific action to deal with the emergency.
EXCEPTION: Cases where the Council set a specific time limit
for the crisis or authorized a City official to
end the crisis at his discretion.
The City Manager (or his designated subordinate) can announce
the end of the crisis if no Council action was involved. The
Superintendent should also take any appropriate action in
connection with the termination.
Once the termination decision has been made, notification
should be prompt. If customers are kept under a crisis
notice unnecessarily, they will tend to relax vigilance and
will also tend to disregard future notices.
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Notification p_ jedures and methods shoulc ,e similar to
those for the onset of a crisis. The Council and/or
Superintendent should use discretion in selecting the
appropriate procedure(s) .
G. IMPLEMENTATION
1. Ordinance'. Exhibit 7 consists of an excerpt from the
City building code adopting the Standard Plumbing Code
with certain modifications.
The basis for emergency surcharges and rationing will be
by a sample City ordinance (Exhibit 14) issued at the
time of need.
2. The City will, if necessary in the future, approach
owners of other water systems regarding alternate water
supplies in emergencies. Agreements for such supplies
would probably be by contract. Under present
circumstances, only a limited level of service could be
provided by outside sources.
3 . The City will adopt specific resolutions (sample copies,
Exhibit 16) at the beginning and ending of emergencies to
initiate/terminate restrictions on lawn watering,
prohibition of lawn watering, surcharge rates, and/or
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rationinc In an extreme emergency, iese resolutions
can be passed by simple motion and still be valid.
4 . Any future contracts to provide water and/or wastewater
service to wholesale entities (such as water districts or
water supply corporations) will make those entities
subject to provisions of the City's Drought Contingency
Plan. Existing contracts will be amended if required by
the Texas Water Development Board.
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UTILITY EVALUATION DATA
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SAMPLE REVDW CHECKLIST
for Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan Development
The following checklist provides a convenient method to insure that the most
important items that are needed for the development of a conservation and a drought
contingency program are considered.
1. Utility Evaluation Data
A. Population of Service Area 123, 124 (Number)
B. Area of Service Area 77 (Sq. mi.)
C. Number and Type of D3uvalent 5/8" Mater Connections in
Service Area Total 44,700 meters 33,900±(Res.) 1080± (Cams,) 20± (Ind.)
including 35,000 5/8", but excluding in ivi ual meters within systems of
D. Net Rate of New Connection Additions per wholesale users.
year (New Connections less disconnects) 205± (Res.) 70± (Cam.) I± (Ind.)
E. Water Use Information
(1) Water Production for the Last Year 6,276,800,000 (gal./yr.)
(2) Average Water Production for Last 2 Years 6,320,300,000 (gal../yr.)
(3) Average Monthly Water Production for Last
2 Years 526, 700,000 (gal./mo.)
(4) Estimated Monthly Water Sales by User Category (1000 gal.) (Use
latest typical year)
Commercial-
Residential Institutional Industrial Total
January 243,253 125,327 11, 167 379,747
February 232, 704 125,327 11, 166 369, TgT-
March 204,415 125,327 11 , 167 P0,246,884 125,327 11 , 167 �$ F-
Ilay 262, 175 125,327 11, 166 398,668
June 330,769 125,328 1 67 �GT,�b�-
Jul y 262,405 125,327 11, 16
August 266,370 125,327 _11 , 166 402,863 -
September 285, 167 125,327 11 , 16 - n2l,661
October 298,930 125,327 11, 1 ,
November 249,828 125,327 11 , 166 -38b,,iZI"'
. December 262, 573 - 125,327 399,067
Total 3, 145,473 1, 503,925 `134,000- 4, ,
(Production =
(5) Average Daily Water Use 17,2 mgd) Metered = 13, 100.000 (gpd)
(6) Peak Daily Use (June 1988--3 yr high) month 28,000,000 'god
(7) Peak to Average Use Ratio (average daily summer use divided by annual
average daily use) 1062 overall (109% residential )
(8) Unaccounted for Water (% of Nbter Production)
23.8% of water to distribution system
(Includes unmetered uses such as fire fighting and line flushing)
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(1) Percent of your potable water customers severed by your wastewater
treatment system >99%-.
(2) Percent of potable water customers who have septic tanks or other
privately operated sewage disposal systems <1 $•
(3) Percent of potable water customers sewered by another wastewater
treatment utility 0 $•
(4) Percent of total potable water sales to the three categories
described in F(l) , F(2) , and F(3) .
(a) Percent of total sales to customers you serve >99 $•
(b) Percent of total sales to customers who are on septic tanks or
private disposal systems <1 $•
(c) Percent of total sales to customers who are on other wastewater
treatment systems 0 �-
(S) Average daily volune of wastewater treated 12,000,000 (gal)
(6) Peak daily wastewater volumes >100,000,000 (gal) .
(7) Estimated percent of wastewater flows to your treatment plant that
originate from the following categories:
NOTE: After proposed
Residential 31 .6 % artificial wetland is
Industrial and Manufacturing 3. 1 —$ constructed downstream from
Commerical/Institutional 10.4 —$ treatment plant, rainfall
�} Stormwater —54.9 —% within wetland -site will be
Other — Explain added to effluent flows.
G. Safe Annual Yield of Water Supply 24 000,000,000 (gal.)
(Limited further by capacities of production and treatment facilities)
H. Peak Daily Design Capacity of Water System 47,000,000 (gPd)
I. Major High Volume Customers (List) National Healthcare Linen Service
St Elizabeth Regional Laundry
Borden, Inc. _
Betz Laboratories, Inc.
J. Population and Water Use or
Wastewater Volume Projections (List) Population 132,824 sewered (plus
Average wastewater (excluding I/I) = 11 .0 mg
300± unsewered
K. Percent of Water Supply Connections
in System Metered 100 (Res) . 99+ (Comm.) 99+ (Ind.)
{ (Unmetered commercial and industrial usage = private fire lines
s L. Water or Wastewater Rate Structure
(Uniform, Increasing Block, etc.) Uniform (plus minimum bill covering zero
usage
M. Average Annual Revenues fron Water .
or Wastewater Rates 7.4,9, 646 (Dollars)
N. Average Annual Revenue from Non-Rate Water -- 182,000
Derived Sources Sewer -- 155,000 (Dollars)
Water -- 4,090,00
O. Average Annual Fixed Costs of Operation Sewer .-- 6,478,000 (Dollars)
Water -- 674,GOO
P. Average Annual Variable Costs of Operation Sewer -- 7,000,000 (Dollars)
Q. Average Annual Water or Wastewater Revenues
for Other Purposes (if applicable) (Dollars)
R. Copies of Applicable Local Regulations (List)
S. Copies of Applicable State, Federal or
Other Regulations (List)
T. Special Information
(List)
2. Public Involvement in Planning Process
A. Public at Large (List)
B. Special Interest Groups (List)
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FLYLEAF OF STATE GUIDELINES
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GUIDELINES FOR MUNICIPAL WATER C)ONSBRVATION
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City of Beaumont, Texas
The' folIowing water saving methods were compiled by the Texas Water Development
Board to assist in water conservation programs throughout the state. Most items
wi.11 be of benefit to Beaumont residents. Several items, however, are designed
for portions of the state where water is in short supply or will be in a few years.
These items tan be reserved for use during unexpected water shortages.
Several suggestions for water savitig features in plumbing may be incorporated
into local plumbing codes, including a few retrofit items. Homeowners who are
planning to construct or replace plumbing can obtain current requirements from
the City_
GUIDELINES FOR MUNICIPAL WATER CONSEWATION
AND DRDUGffr OWUNG42UY PLANNING
ADD PROGRAM DEVELOPMEt1r
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In the Bathroom, Customers Should be Encouraged to:
• Take a shower instead of filling the tub and taking a bath. Showers
usually use less water than tub baths..
• Install a low-flow shower-head Which restricts the quantity of flow at
60 psi to no more than 3.0 gallons per minute.
• Take short showers and install a cutoff valve or turn the water off
while soaping and back on again only to rinse-
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washing hands with soap and cold water; hot water should only be added
when hands are especially dirty.
Reduce the level of the water being used in a bath tub by one or two
inches if a shower is not available.
• Turn water off when brushing teeth until it is time to rinse. ,
• Not let the water run when washing hands- Instead, hands should be
-wet, and water should be turned off while soaping and scrubbing and
turned on again to rinse. A cutoff valve may also be installed on the
faucet.
• Shampoo hair in the shower. Shampooing in the shower takes only a
little more water than is used to shampoo hair during a bath and much
less than shampooing and bathing separately-
Hold hot water in the basin when shaving instead of letting the faucet
continue to run.
• Test toilets for leaks. To test for a leak, a few drops of food
coloring can be added to the water in the tank. The toilet should not
be flushed_ The customer can then watch to see if the coloring
appears in the bowl within a few minutes. If it does, the fixture
needs adjustment or repair.
• Use a toilet tank displacement device. A one-gallon plastic milk
bottle can be filled with stones or with water, recapped, and place
in the toilet tank. This will reduce the amount of water in the tank
but still provide enough for flushing. (Bricks which some people use
for this purpose are not recommended since they crumble eventually and
could damage the working mechanism, necessitating a call to the
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plumber) _ Displaceme n t devices should never be used with new low-
volume flush toilets:
Install faucet aerators to reduce -water consumption.
Never use the toilet to dispose of cleansing tissues, cigarette butts,
or other trash. This can waste a great deal of water and also places
an unnecessary load on the sewage treatment plant or septic tank.
• Install a new low-volume flush toilet that uses 3.5 gallons or less
per flush when building a new home or remodeling a bathroom.
In the Kitchen, Customers Should be-Encouraged to:
0 Use a pan of water (or place a stopper in the sink) for rinsing pots
and pans and cooking implements when cooking rather than turning on
the water faucet each time a rinse is needed.
Never run the dishwasher without a full load. In addition to saving
water, expensive detergent will last longer and a significant energy
saving will appear on the utility bill.
Use the sink disposal sparingly, and never use it for just a few
scraps.
• Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator. Running water
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from the tap until it is cool is wasteful. Better still, both water
and energy can be saved by keeping cold water in a -picnic jug on a
kitchen counter to avoid opening the refrigerator door frequently.
• Use a small pan of cold water when cleaning vegetables rather than
letting the faucet run.
40 Use only a little water in the pot and put a lid on it for cooking
most food. Not only does this method save water, but food is more
nutritious since vitamins and minerals are not poured down the drain
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running faucet.
Always keep water conservation in mind, and Fink of other ways to
save in the kitchen• Small kitchen s avings from not making too much
coffee or letting,
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melt :in a sink can add up in a year's
time.
In the Laundry, Customers Should be Encouraged to:
Wash only a full load when using an automatic washing machine (32 to
59 gallons are required per load) .
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use the lowest water level setting on the washing machine for light
loads whenever possible. -
Use cold water as often as possible to save energy and to conserve the
hot water for uses which cold water cannot serve. (This is also bet-
ter for clothing made of today's synthetic fabrics.)
For Appliances and Plumbing,
the Customer Should be Encouraged to:
models and brands when considering
0 Check water requirements of various
purchasing any new appliance that uSes water' . Some use less water
than others.
k all water line connections and faucets for leaks. If the cost of
• �c one could be paying a large bill for
water is $1.00 per 11000 gallons,
ter that simply goes down the drain because of leakage- A slow drip
water gallons
can waste as much as 170 gallons of water EACH DAY, or 5,000
per month, and can add as much as $5.00 per month to the water bill.
Learn to replace faucet washers so that drips can be corrected prpR1pt-
ly. It is easy to do, costs very
little, and can represent a
substantial amount saved in plumbing and water bills.
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Check for iter leakage that the customer y be entirely unaware of,
such as a leak between the water meter and the house. To check,-all
indoor and outdoor faucets should be turned off, and the water meter
should be checked. If it continues to run or turn, a leak probably
exists and needs to be located.
0 Insulate all hot water pipes to avoid the delays (and wasted water)
experienced while waiting for the water to "run hot."
• Be sure the hot water heater thermostat is not set too high.
Extremely hot settings waste water and energy because the water often
has to be cooled with cold water before it can be used.
0 Use a moisture meter to determine when house plants need water. More
plants die from over-watering than from being on the dry side.
For Out-of-Door Use, Customers Should be Encouraged to:
0 Water lawns early in the morning during the hotter summer months.
Much of the water used on the lawn can simply evaporate between the
sprinkler and the grass.
' e Use a sprinkler that produce's large drops of water, rather than a fine
mist, to avoid evaporation.
• Turn soaker hoses so the holes are on the bottom to avoid evaporation.
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0 water slowly for better absorption, and never water on windy days.
s Forget about watering the streets or walks or driveways. They will
M never grow a thing.
0 Condition the soil with compost before planting grass or flower beds -
so that water will soak in rather than run off.
0 Fertilize lawns at least twice a year for root stimulation. Grass
with a good root system makes bettor use of less water.
Learn to know when grass needs watering. If it has turned a dull
grey-green or if footprints remain visible, it is time to water.
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• Not water a frequently. , Too much water overload the soil so
that air cannot get to the roots and can encourage plant diseases.
Not over-grater. Soil can absorb only so much moisture and the.rest
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simply runs off. A timer will help, and either a kitchen timer or an
alarm clock will do. An inch and one-half of water applied once a
week will keep most Texas grasses alive and healthy-
• Operate automatic sprinkler systems only when the demand on the town's
water supply is lowest. Set the system to operate between four and
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six a.m.
Not scalp lawns when mowing during hot weather. Taller grass holds
moisture better. Rather, grass.should be cut fairly often, so that
only 1/2 to 3/4 inch is trinmed off. A better looking lawn will
result.
• Use a watering can or hand water with the hose in small areas of the
lawn that need more frequent watering (those near- walks or driveways
or in especially hot, sunny spots) .
• Learn what types of grass,' shrubbery, and plants do best in the area
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and in which parts of the lawn, and then plant accordingly. If one
has a heavily shaded yard, no amount of water will make roses bloom.
In especially dry sections of the state, attractive arrangements of
plants that are adapted to arid or semi-arid climates should be
chosen.
• Consider decorating areas of the lawn with rocks, gravel, wood chips,
or other materials now available that require no water at.all.
Not "sweep" walks and driveways with the hose. Use a broom or rake
instead.
• Use a bucket of soapy water and use the hose only for rinsing when
washing the car.
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EXHIBIT 6
. SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE
To Be Submitted to Local Newspapers in Article Form At Beginning of Program
and Also Distributed to Customers With Flyers
Schaumburg &Polk, Inc.
E N G I N E E R S / A R C H I T E C T S
SAMPLE PRESS RET,EASE
BEAUMONT - The City of Beaumont was required to develop a water
conservation program in order to obtain State Revol.v:ing Fund
loan funds for proposed improvement's i.o its sewage collection
and treatment. facilities .
This requirement, was imposed. by the state legislature in 1985
for governmental- bodies seeking loan funds from or through the
Texas Water Development Board.. The City has received a loan
commitment of $20,000,000 and anticipates future loan
commitments tot:al.li.ng over $35 mill.-ion over the next several
years .
The two major di.vi_sions of the program are a water conservation
plan and a drought contingency plan . The water conservation
plan will initially contain various measures designed t:o
minimize waste and leakage . Water conservation measures will
be required in all.. new plumbing . In addition, the City will
promote water conservation by distributing information to
customers and by installing individual meters in complexes
where practical .
Drought conti-ngency measure will minimize hardship in the event
of ground or surface wager contamination , extended power_
failure, pump failure, storm damage, severe freeze, and other
emergencies . These measures include emergency repairs;
restrictions on outdoor_ or industrial water use; temporary
surcharges; and. rationing in extreme cases .
In the event that the existing ground or surface water supply
w becomes threatened i.n the future, water rates may be
restructured so that unit prices per 1000 gallons would
increase with a customer ' s total usage . The restructured rates
would tend to discourage excessive use, but would not prevent
necessary consumption by various classes of users .
Although there is no actual_ shortage of ground and surface
water near Beaumont, all portions of the state are subject to
conservation requirements as a result of 1985 legislation . Any
community seeking a new loan of over $500,000 from state loan
funds is required to establish a program for general water
conservation and emergency procedures according to state
i- regulations . Because of local_ climate and adequate ground and
surface water supply, the program for Beaumont: will be much
less rigorous than for arid portions of the state .
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Engineers / Arch i.tect.s
EXHIBIT 7
ADOPTED PLUMBING ORDINANCE
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BUILDINGS; ETC.,CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS § 6-145
(c) In hearing such an appeal, the plumbing and
mechanical board of review shall not have the power to
waive or set aside the requirements of this Code, the
mechanical code or the Standard Gas Code, but shall
have the power to interpret the provisions of said codes and
make recommendations to the city council for changes in
said codes. (Code 1958, § 28-7; Ord. No. 77-104, § 4, 9-27-77)
Sec. 6-144. Adoption of code; punishment for viola-
tion.
The 1988 Edition of the Standard Plumbing Code, is
hereby adopted and declared operative as the plumbing code
of the city, save and except the portions that are deleted,
modified or amended by this Code of Ordinances.
Any person violating any provision of said code shall be
punished as provided in section 1-8 of this Code of
Ordinances. (Code 1958, § 28-1)
Sec. 6-145. Code amendments, modifications and
deletions.
Section 104.3 on Page 1-3 of the plumbing code is
amended by adding paragraph (b) to read "Riser diagram
on all buildings other than single- or two-family residences,
shall be submitted to the permit office showing a complete
layout on all piping and pipe size for drain, waste and
vents before permits can be issued."
Section 106.3 of the plumbing code is amended to read as
follows:
"Any person desiring a plumbing permit shall, at the time
of filing an application therefor,pay to the plumbing inspector
fees as follows:
Permit fees.
Toilets, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . $ 2.50
Tubs,each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Lavatories,each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Sinks, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Urinals, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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BLACK & VEATCH RATE STUDY & RATE MODEL
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E N G I N E E R S / A R C H I T E C T S
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT ON
WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDIES
FISCAL YEAR 1989
CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
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WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDIES
STUDY OBJECTIVES
The principal objectives of the study were:
o Assist City staff in the development of a five year capital
improvements program (CIP) for. each utility that would meet
systems physical requirements within financial and policy
constraints.
o Develop five year projections of revenue requirements for
each utility including financing of the CIP and a plan for
rate revisions and debt financing to meet projected revenue
deficiencies.
o Perform an allocation of total costs of service for fiscal
year 1989 among various customer classes for each utility
based upon service requirements using industry accepted
practices.
o Develop schedules of rates for each utility applicable to
fiscal year 1989 which generate revenue from customer
classes commensurate with their respective cost of service.
o Present results of cost of service rate study to Water Rate
Review Committee and develop alternative rate schedules as
recommended by the Committee.
REVENUE REQUIREMENTS
During this phase of the study, projections of revenue requirements
were developed for each utility for a five year study period beginning with
fiscal year 1989 under a self supporting basis. Included were projections
of revenues under existing rates, operation and maintenance expense, debt
service on existing and proposed debt, payment in lieu of taxes, and
financing requirements associated with the City's program of proposed major
capital improvements and routine annual additions and replacements. The
end result of this phase of the study is a comparison of projected revenue
under existing rates and revenue requirements for each utility which shows
the degree to which revenues meet projected costs.
Water Utility
Proposed capital improvements to the water system during the five year
d study period are presented in Table 1. It is projected that the total cost
of the program will be $11,090,000 during the five year study period. A
proposed financing plan to meet the anticipated costs of the capital
improvements program is presented in Figure 1. It is currently anticipated
that $3,221,000, or 29 percent, of the proposed improvements program will
be financed from such sources as unencumbered funds on hand, transfers of
annual revenues, and contributions. The remaining $7,869,000, or 71
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percent, of the proposed improvements plan will be financed from proceeds
of future issues of revenue bonds anticipated during the study period. It
is anticipated that additional revenue bond issues of $1,000,000 in fiscal
year 1990 and $8,000,000 in fiscal year 1993 will be required to fund
planned water system improvements during the study period.
A pro forma cash flow statement presenting projected revenues and
revenue requirements for the water utility during the study period is
presented in Table 2. Indicated water sales revenue adjustments necessary
to meet projected revenue requirements are presented for each year on Line
15 of Table 2. Projected annual water sales revenue increases basically
reflect projected cost increases due to inflation. It is projected that a
4 percent increase in water sales revenue is necessary at the beginning of
fiscal year 1989 in order to meet annual projected costs for the water
utility.
Sewer Utility
Proposed capital improvements to the sewer system during the five year
study period are presented in Table 3. Included is a $10,000,000 project
in fiscal year 1990 associated with a renovation of the sewer treatment
plant and plant outfall deemed necessary to meet more stringent effluent
limits imposed upon the City by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
It is projected that the total cost of the capital improvements program for
the sewer utility will be $23,948,000 during the study period. A proposed
financing plan to meet the anticipated costs of the capital improvements
program is presented in Figure 2. It is currently anticipated that
$1,653,000, or 6.9 percent, of the proposed improvements program will be
financed from such sources as unencumbered funds on hand, transfers of
annual revenues, and contributiqns. The remaining $22,295,000, or
93.1 percent, of the proposed improvements plan will be financed from
proceeds of future issues of revenue bonds anticipated during the study
t• period. It is anticipated that additional revenue bond issues of
$18,000,000 in fiscal year 1990 and $7,500,000 in fiscal year 1992 will be
required to fund sewer system improvements during the study period.
A pro forma cash flow statement presenting projected revenues and
revenue requirements for the sewer utility during the study period is
presented in Table 4. Indicated wastewater service revenue adjustments
necessary to meet projected revenue requirements are presented for each
year on Line 15 of Table 4. These indicated increases in wastewater
service revenue reflect an attempt to levelize increases. throughout the
study period as much as possible. It is projected that a 15 percent
increase in wastewater service revenue is necessary at the beginning of
fiscal year 1989 in order to meet annual projected costs for the sewer
utility.
Projected capital costs and operating expense associated with the
$10,000,000 renovation of the sewer treatment plant and outfall deemed
necessary to meet more stringent effluent limitations imposed by the EPA
have a significant impact on the projected required annual revenue increase
for the sewer utility. As shown in Figure 3, this project is estimated to
increase the total cumulative revenue increase required for the sewer
utility by approximately 38 percent over the study period.
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COST OF SERVICE ALLOCATIONS
During this phase of the study, projected revenue requirements for
each utility applicable to fiscal year 1989 were allocated to various
customer classes according to the service rendered. Such cost of service
allocations serves as the basis for the development of equitable rate
structures for each utility.
Water Utility
The cost of service applicable to the water utility for fiscal year
1989 is presented in Table 5, and totals $7,131,000. Allocations of these
requirements to customer classes take into account the quantity of water
use, relative peak capacity requirements placed on the system, the number
and size of services to customers, and other relevant factors. In the cost
of service study for the water utility, Black & Veatch has employed the
base-extra capacity cost allocation methodology recommended by the American
Water Works Association which is an accepted industry standard.
The results of the cost of service allocations provides the basis for
the development of proposed rates which recover the total cost of service
on an equitable basis as possible considering service requirements of each
customer class.
Sewer Utility
The cost of service applicable to the sewer utility for fiscal
year 1989 is presented in Table 6, and totals $6,607,000. Allocations of
these requirements to customer classes take into account the annual volume
and peak rates of contributed wastewater, infiltration and stormwater
flows, strength of wastewater, and' number and sizes of water mains in
place. In the cost of service study for the sewer utility, Black & Veatch
has employed the cost-causative approach as described in the WPCF Financing
and Charges for Wastewater Systems which is an accepted industry standard.
The results of the cost of service allocations provides the basis for
the development of proposed rates which recover the total cost of service
on an equitable basis as possible considering service requirements of each
customer class.
PROPOSED RATES
During the course of the study, Black & Veatch developed cost of
service rates applicable to each utility for fiscal year 1989 and several
alternative rate schedules at the recommendation of the Water Rate Review
Committee. This section of this report presents the recommended rate
schedules for fiscal year 1989 resulting from the Committee's action.
Water Utility
It is recommended that the City adopt cost of service rates applicable
to the water utility for fiscal year 1989. The proposed cost of service
rates for water service applicable to inside City customers for fiscal year
1989 are presented in Table 7. The proposed schedule of rates consists of
a monthly minimum bill charge by meter size which provides 1,000 gallons of
usage and a volume charge for all usage in excess of 1,000 gallons. The
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proposed minimum charge varies with meter size to reflect the increased
costs associated with large meters.
In addition, it is recommended that all senior citizens and yard
meters inside the City pay a reduced minimum bill charge which excludes the
the volume costs associated with the 1,000 gallon allowance and pay the
proposed volume charge for all metered usage.
Table 8 presents a proposed schedule of rates applicable to outside
City customers which is similar in format to that proposed for the inside
City customers recognizing a 150 percent rate differential.
A comparison of allocated 1989 cost of service with water sales
revenue under the proposed rates is shown in Table 9. As indicated,
revenues under the proposed rates should adequately recover the total cost
of service.
A comparison of monthly water bills under existing and proposed cost
of service rates for inside City customers, excluding senior citizens and
yard meters, by varying meter sizes and usage is presented in Table 10.
For a typical single family residential customer with a 5/8 inch meter
using 6,600 gallons of water, the monthly water bill will increase $0.67
under the proposed water rates.
Sewer Utility -
It is recommended that the City adopt an alternative rate structure
for the sewer utility which does not reflect cost of service rates at this
time, but which should move the City towards full cost of service rates in
the near future. This recommendation is based on the committee's desire to
reduce the impact of the rate increase proposed for fiscal year 1989 on the
inside City single family residential customers. The proposed schedule of
alternative rates applicable to all inside City customers is presented in
Table 11 and consists of a minimum monthly charge by meter size and main-
tains the existing volume charge applicable to all billable wastewater
discharge. The minimum monthly charge does not include any discharge
allowance.
Billable sewage volume for the single family residential and
multifamily customer classes is recommended to have a maximum limit equal
to the average winter period metered water consumption, as is the current
City's practice. Billable sewage volume for all other customer classes is
assumed to be equal to 100 percent of metered water consumption throughout
the year. The City may want to consider implementing a program whereby an
industrial customer may apply for reductions in billable sewage flows for
any portion of water usage which is not returned to the sewer system.
Applications for consideration for such reductions in billable sewage
volumes should be fully supported and reviewed and approved by the Director
of the Water Utility Department.
The proposed sewer rates presented in Table 11 also include surcharges
related to excess concentrations of BOD and suspended solids based on
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applicable unit costs for these strength parameters. Currently, the City
- does not surcharge customers whose discharge contain concentrations of BOD
and suspended solids which exceed that present in normal domestic strength
` sewage.
Table 12 presents a proposed schedule of sewer rates applicable to
outside City customers which is similar in format to that proposed for the
inside City customers recognizing a 150 percent rate differential.
A comparison of allocated 1989 cost of service with sewer service
revenue under proposed rates is shown in Table 13. As indicated, revenues
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under the proposed rates should adequately recover the total cost of
service.
A comparison of monthly sewer bills under existing proposed sewer
rates for inside City customers by varying meter sizes and billable sewer
volumes is shown in Table 14. For a typical single family residential
customer will a billable discharge of 6,600 gallons, his monthly sewer bill
will increase $1.57 under the proposed sewer rates.
CONCLUSION
Table 15 presents a comparison of typical combined monthly water and
sewer bills under existing and proposed rates for fiscal year 1989 for
inside City customers. The typical single family residential customer
with a 5/8 inch meter using 6,600 gallons of water will have an increase of
$2.24 per month under the proposed water and sewer rate.
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WATER UTILITY
PROPOSED MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
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No. Description 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Total
S S S S S S
MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS•
I Raw Water Bar Screens 375,000 375.000
2 Lawsons Crossing Raw Water Line 500,000 500,000
3 Relocate MLK 20"/30" Water Line 650,000 650,000
4 Replace Liberty/McFaddin 18" Water Line 350,000 350.000
5 Shakespeare 12" Water Line 35,000 35,000
6 Gladys 12" Water Line 60,000 60,000
7 East-West 24" Transmission Line 2,700,000 2,700,000
8 Major Dr. Elevated Storage Tank-2 MG 3.000,000 3,000,000
9 Renovate WP Standby Generators 175,000 175,000
10 Renovate Wiess Bluff Pump Sta./ Discharge Line 70,000 70,000
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11 Subtotal 1,400,000 745,000 0 0 5.770,000 7,915,000
ROUTINE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
12 Replace 2" Easement Line (300,000/yr) 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 1,500,000
13 Annual Capital Outlay 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
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14 Subtotal 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 2,000,000
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15 Total (Uninflated) 1,800,000 1,145,000 400,000 400,000 6,170,000 9,915,000
16 Total (Inflated) 1,800,000 1,190,000 432,000 449,000 7,219,000 11,090,000
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1989 - 1993 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FUNDING SOURCES
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Total. CIP = $11,090,000
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TABLE 2
WATER UTILITY
PROJECTED OPERATING STATEMENT FOR WATER UTILITY
WITH ANTICIPATED ANNUAL REVENUE INCREASES
ASSUMED EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1
Fiscal Year Ending September 30
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No. SYSTEM OPERATIONS - WATER UTILITY 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
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S S S S S
REVENUE:
1 Water Sales - Existing Rates 6,857,000 6,857,000 6,857.000 6.857,000 6,857.000
2 Additional Operating Revenue Required (a) 251,000 535.000 831.000 1.139,000 1.533.000
3 Other Revenue 348,000 297,000 302,000 313,000 338,000
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4 Total Revenue 7,456,000 7,689,000 7,990,000 8.309,000 8,728,000
REVENUE REQUIREMENTS:
5 Operating Expense 4,044,000 4,205,000 4,374,000 4,549,000 4,730,000
Debt Service
6 Existing 1,541,000 1,517,000 1,515,000 1,517,000 1,267,000
7 Proposed 0 84,000 106.000 106,000 781,000
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8 Total Debt Service 1,541,000 1,601,000 1,621,000 1,623,000 2,048,000
9 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 1,388,000 1,491,000 1,538,000 1,598,000 1,662,000
10 Transfer to Water Improvement Fund 780,000 300,000 300,000 500,000 300,000
11 Transfer to Capital Improvements Reserve 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
12 Total Revenue Requirements 7,853,000 7,697,000 ' 7,933.000 8,370,000 8,840,000
M 13 Beginning of Year Balance 910,000 513,000 505,000 562,000 501,000
14 End of Year Balance 513,000 505,000 562,000 501,000 389,000
15 Annual Revenue Increase 4.07 4.0% 4.07 4.0% 5.0%
16 Cumulative Revenue Increase 4.0% 8.2% 12.5% 17.07 22.8%
(a) Assumes revenue increase implemented October 1 of fiscal years shown and one month lag in initial
revenue receipts.
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SEWER UTILITY
PROPOSED MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
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No. Description 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Total
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MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
1 STP Renovation 10,000,000 10,000,000
2 STP Process Control Computer 200,000 200,000
3 Calder Interceptor Rehab - 9500 ft. 1,600,000 1,600,000
4 East Lucas Interceptor Rehab - 9700 ft. 2,700,000 2,700,000
5 11th St. Interceptor Rehab - 12,500 ft. 4,100,000 4,100,000
6 Replacement of 23rd St. Interceptor - 2400 ft. 400,000 400,000
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7 Subtotal 200,000 11,600,000 2,700,000 400,000 4,100,000 19,000,000
ROUTINE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
8 Small size line Rehab 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,250,000
9 Protection of Major trunk line 300.000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 1_500.000
10 Capital Outlay 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
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11 Subtotal 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 3,250,000
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12 Total (Uninflated) 850,000 12,250,000 3.350,000 1,050,000 4,750,000 22,250,000
13 Total (Inflated) 850,000 12,740,000 3,622,000 1,180,000 5.556,0W 23,948.000
SEWER UTILITY
1989 - 1993 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FUNDING SOURCES
Proposed Bonds
93.1%
Annual Revenue
6. 9%
Total CIP = $23,948,000
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TABLE 4
SEWER UTILITY
PROJECTED OPERATING STATEMENT FOR SEWER UTILITY
WITH ANTICIPATED ANNUAL REVENUE INCREASES
ASSUMED EFFECTIVE OCTOBER I
Fiscal Year Ending September 30
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REVENUE:
1 Wastewater Service - Existing Rates 5.745.000 5.745,000 5.745.000 5,745.000 5,745,000
2 Additional Operating Revenue Required (a) 790,000 1,831.000 3,043.000 4.449.000 5.418,000
3 Other Revenue 298,000 430,000 461,000 546,000 575,000
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4 Total Revenue 6.833,000 8.006,000 9.249,000 10,740,000 11.738,000
REVENUE REQUIREMENTS:
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5 Operating Expense 3,414.000 3,551,000 3,943,000 4.361,000 4,535,000
Debt Service
6 Existing 1,878,000 1,767,000 1,849,000 1,837,000 2,154,000
7 Proposed 0 1,520,000 1,902,000 2,535.000 2,695,000
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8 Total Debt Service 1,878,000 3,287,000 3,751.000 4,372,000 4,849,000
9 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 1,162.000 1.367.000 1.601.000 1,850.000 2.14800
10 Transfer to Water Improvement Fund 100,000 100.000 100,000 100,000 100.000
11 Transfer to Capital Improvements Reserve 100,000 100,000 100,000 100.000 100,000
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12 Total Revenue Requirements 6.654,000 8.405,000 9,495,000 10.783.000 11,732,000
13 Beginning of Year Balance 908,000 1,087,000 688,000 442,000 399,000
14 End of Year Balance 1,087.000 688,000 442,000 399,000 405,000
15 Annual Revenue Increase 15.0% 16.0% 16.0% 16.0% 9.0%
16 Cumulative Revenue Increase 15.0% 33.4% 54.7% 79.5% 95.7%
(a) Assumes revenue increase implemented October 1 of fiscal years shown and one month lag in initial
revenue receipts.
SEWER UTILITY
COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE
REVENUE INCREASES
Percentage Increase 7%
100% .. .. . ...... ....... .. ..... .. . .... .. . .. ....I......... ... .I . . . . ...I .. . . .. ... . . . . . .. . I . . . . .. . . .. . . . . ............
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40% 30,71,6 .... ..
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1989 1990 1991 1992 1093
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WATER UTILITY
COST OF TREATED HATER SERVICE
1989 Test Year
(1) (2) (3)
Line Operating Capital
No. Expense Cost Total
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TOTAL REVENUE REQUIREMENTS
1 Operating Expense 4,044,000 4,044,000
2 Debt Service Requirements 1,541,000 1,541.000
3 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 1,388,000 1,388,000
4 Transfer to Water Improvement Fund 780,000 780,000
5 Transfer to Capital Improvement Reserve 100,000 100,000
6 Additions to Funds Available 513,000 513,000
7 Total 4,044,000 4,322,000 8,366,000
REVENUE REQUIREMENTS MET FROM OTHER SOURCES
8 Other Revenue 121,000 121,000
9 Transfer from Bond Reserve 0 0
10 Interest Income 227,000 227,000
11 Beginning of Year Balance 910,000 910,000
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12 Total 121,000 1,137,000 1,258,000
13 Net Cost of Service to be met
from Water Sales Charges 3,923,000 3,185,000 7,108,000
14 Adjusted Cost of Service (a) 3,936,000 3,195,000 7,131,000
(a) Adjusted to reflect the assumption that revenue increase is implemented
October 1 of fiscal year and one month lag is experienced in initial
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SEWER UTILITY
COST OF SEWER SERVICE
1989 Test Year
(1) (2) (3)
Line Operating Capital
No. Expense Cost Total
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S S S
TOTAL REVENUE REQUIREMENTS
1 Operating Expense 3,414,000 3,414,000
2 Debt Service Requirements 1,878,000 1,878,000
3 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 1,162,000 1,162,000
4 Transfer to Water Improvment Fund 100,000 100,000
5 Transfer to Capital Improvement Reserve 100,000 100,000
6 Additions to Funds Available 1.087,000 1,087,000
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7 Net Operating Expense 3,414,000 4.327,000 7,741,000
REVENUE REQUIREMENTS MET FROM OTHER SOURCES
8 Other Revenue 91,000 91,000
9 Transfer from Bond Reserve 0 0
10 Interest Income 207,000 207,000
11 Beginning of Year Balance 908,000 908,000
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12 Total 91,000 1,115,000 1,206,000
13 Net Cost of Service to be met
from Water Sales Charges 3,323,000 3,212,000 6,535,000
` 14 Adjusted Cost of Service (a) 3,360,000 3,247,000 6,607,000
(a) Adjusted to reflect the assumption that revenue increase is implemented
October 1 of fiscal year and one month lag is experienced in initial
revenue receipts.
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WATER UTILITY
PROPOSED COST OF SERVICE RATES
INSIDE CITY
1989 Test Year
Proposed
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5/8 3.01
1.0 3.33
1.5 3.65
2.0 4.56
3.0 9.27
4.0 13.15
s 6.0 20.25
8.0 27.85
10.0 38.32
12.0 47.78
Usage Rate
First 1,000 gal Minimum
Over 1,000 gal - S per 1,000 gal 1.31
(a) Deduct S1.31 from monthly minimum charge shown to
calculate monthly minimum charge applicable to Senior
Citizens and yard meters to reflect fact that no usage
allowance is included in minimum bill for these customers.
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WATER UTILITY
PROPOSED RATES
OUTSIDE CITY
1989 Test Year
Proposed
Rates
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5/8 4.52
1.0 5.00
1.S 5.48
2.0 6.84
3.0 13.91
4.0 19.73
6.0 30.38 -
8.0 41.78
10.0 57.48
12.0 71.67
Usage Rate
First 1,000 gal Minimum
Over 1,000 gal - S per 1,000 gal 1.97
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PROJECTED REVENUE FROM
PROPOSED COST OF SERVICE PATES
1989 Test Year
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Revenue From Proposed Rates
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Line Cost of Minimum Volume Total %
No. Customer Classification Service Bill Charge Charge Recovered
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INSIDE CITY
1 Residential 4,523.700 1,255,949 3.030,490 4,286.439 94.8%
2 Multifamily 762.500 50,427 712,518 762.945 100.1%
3 Commercial 1,326,800 158,123 1,320,242 1,478,365 111.4%
4 Industrial 312,800 2,853 381,074 383,927 122.7%
5 Subtotal 6,925,800 1,467.352 5.444,324 6,911,676 99.8%
OUTSIDE CITY
6 Residential 1,900 625 1.168 I,793 94.4%
7 Multifamily 0 0 0 0 0.0%
f- 8 Commercial 45,800 2,659 49,447 52,106 113.87.
9 Industrial 116,400 893 142,725 143,618 123.47.
10 Wholesale 41,100 447 50,387 50,834 123.7%
11 Subtotal 205,200 4.624 243,127 248.351 121.0%
12 SUBTOTAL 7,131,000 1,471,976 5,688,051 7,160,027 100.4%
13 Fire Protection 0 0 0 0 0.0%
14 TOTAL SYSTEM 7.131.000 1,471,976 5.688,051 7,160,027 100.4%
EXHIBIT 9
WATER RATE SYSTEM ORDINANCE
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E N G I N E E R S I A R C H I T E C T S
§28-50 BEAUMONT CODE
duction,persons eligible must file a sworn application, on a form
provided therefor, with the water utilities department. Upon ap-
proval of the application the senior citizen's monthly minimum
charge shall be applicable for the life of the applicant. (Ord. No.
88-72, § 1, 8-9-88; Ord.No. 89-79, § 1, 10-24-89; Ord. No. 90-68, §
1, 11-13-90)
Editor's note-Ord.No.88-72,§ 1,adopted Aug.9,1988,repealed§§2850-2855,
pertaining to water and sewer regulations and enacted new provisions designated
as§§28-50-28-55 to read as herein set out.Former§§28-50-28-55 derived from
Code 1958,§§32-8,32-9,40-8,40-9,40-16;Ord.No.76-107,§§ 1-4,adopted Sept.
27, 1976; Ord. No. 76-108, § 1, adopted Sept. 26, 1976; Ord. No. 76-125, § 1,
adopted Oct. 19, 1976; Ord.No. 76-126, §§ 1,2,adopted Oct. 19, 1976; Ord.No.
81-26,§ 1,adopted April 21,1981;Ord.No.82-5,§ 1,adopted Jan.12,1982;Ord.
No.83-123,§1(App.A,§II),adopted Sept.27,1983;Ord.No.84-127,§1,adopted
Sept.25,1984;Ord.No.85-96, §§ 1,2,adopted Sept.24,1985;Ord.No.86-99, §§
1,2,adopted Sept.23,1986;Ord.No.87-15,§ 1,adopted March 17,1987 and Ord.
No.87-51,§ 1,adopted July 7,1987.
Sec. 28-51. Sanitary sewer service rates.
(a) The following rates per month shall be the rates charged
for sanitary sewer service furnished to customers within and
outside the corporate limits of the city where the sewage pro-
duced by such customers is a normal strength wastewater (one
hundred fifty (150) mg/1 BOD, 550 COD and 200 mg/1 total
suspended solids)as provided in section 28-100 paragraph 0)and
section 28-104 paragraph(c).
Minimum monthly charge:
Water Meter Inside City Outside City
Size Minimum Minimum
5/8 $ 3.00 $ 4.50
1 3.05 4.58
V/2 3.10 4.65
2 3.37 5.06
3 3.81 5.72
4 5.59 8.39
6 9.15 13.73
8 11.19 16.79
10 15.26 22.50
12 19.32 28.50
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Usage Rate Inside City Outside City
First 1,000 gallons $1.38 $2.07
Over 1,000 gallons,
$ per 1,000 gallons 1.38 2.07
Surcharge rates: Inside City Outside City
BOD ($/lb.) $0.15 $0.23
TSS ($/ib.) 0.02 0.03
(b) The minimum monthly bill for eligible senior citizens who
comply with section 28-50(c)will be reduced by one dollar thirty-
eight cents ($1.38) and they will pay the volume charge for all
metered usage.
(c) Residential inside city sewer charges for the months of No-
vember, December, January, and FeLruary will be based on ac-
tual metered water usage.Sewer charges for the months of March
through October will be based on the average of the monthly
water usage of the preceding months of November through Feb-
ruary, or the actual usage for the months of March through Oc-
tober, whichever is less. Where no preceding November through
February monthly average volume is available from records, the
director of water utilities shall establish an average monthly
volume based on the average monthly water usage of all residen-
tial water users in each particular cycle route for the winter
months set out above.
(d) Commercial and industrial sewer usage charges shall be
based on one hundred (100) per cent of the metered water usage.
In circumstances where a commercial or industrial customer de-
{ sires a credit for metered water being consumed but not being
returned to the sanitary sewer,it shall be the responsibility of the
user to furnish to the director of water utilities an engineering
report,certified by a professional engineer,that justifies and sup-
ports the discharge reduction as being a continuous normal part
of the process. Based on the data provided the director of water
utilities may estimate said return or require submetering of the
process water. Meters used for submetering shall be furnished at
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the cust.orner's expense and shall be approved by the director of
water utilities. (Ord. No. 88-72, § 1, 8-9-88; Ord. No. 89-79, § 2,
10-24-89; Ord. No. 90-68, § 2, 11-13-90)
Note—See the editor's note at§ 28.50.
Sec. 28-52. Payment of charges and deposits.
(a) All bills shall be computed at the herein described rates
and shall be payable within thirty(30)days from the date of such
bills.
(b) Failure or refusal by any customer to pay any bill to the
water department or its authorized representatives, upon demand,
shall constitute a breach of contract,and water and sewer service
may, within ten (10) days from notice of such failure, be discon-
tinued to the customer, and, at the discretion of the Director of
Water Utilities, such services shall not be renewed until the
customer has paid all delinquent bills, plus the following appli-
cable service charges:
(1) Field collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20.00
(2) Cut and seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
(3) Seal broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
(4) Meter removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
(5) Service killed at the main line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00
•(6) Second trip on service turn-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
(7) Turn-on fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
(8) Return check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
(c) The notice to the user of failure or refusal to pay for water,
sewer and sanitation service shall provide for a hearing if re-
quested by the user. A user may request and receive a hearing
concerning termination of water service and termination shall
not occur until a determination of the merits of the user's appeal
is made by the person conducting the hearing.
(d) The director of water utilities or his authorized agents,may
require from any applicant for water service a cash deposit to
secure payment of water, sewer and sanitation charges or any
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other charges that may accrue, and when such deposit is made it
shall be not less than ninety dollars($90.00), provided, however,
additional deposits may be required from any applicant to pay
charges accrued or to accrue for the services. Failure to pay
additional deposit will forfeit right to water, sewer and sanita-
tion services and the same may be discontinued five(5)days after
notice to pay such additional deposit. (Ord. No. 88-72, § 1, 8-9-88)
Note—See the editor's note at§28-50.
Sec. 28-53. Connection to water and sewer systems and fees.
(a) Required All property owners owning property within the
city which is within three hundred (300) feet of a city sanitary
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sewer or water line measured from the property line of such
property to such utility line shall be required to connect to same.
(b) Connections to be made by water utilities department; tam-
pering, etc prohibited It shall be unlawful for any person or
agent of any company to make connections with or any opening
into the city sanitary sewer or water system.
It shall be unlawful for any person or agent of any company to
open,close or tamper with water system appurtenances. All water
and sanitary sewer connections shall be made by water utilities
department personnel or persons authorized by the water utili-
ties director.
(c) Each detached dwelling unit shall be served by a separate
meter. At the option of the owner, a building containing more
than one dwelling unit or a mobile home park may be served by a
single meter of a size to be determined by the water department.
Accessory buildings, including servants quarters, may be served
by the same meter that serves the main building. Where a resi-
dential dwelling and commercial business are served by a single
meter the account shall be considered as a commercial account
for billing purposes. It shall be unlawful for any persons or com-
pany to furnish water to a separate, detached business or dwell-
ing unit by means of a water hose or other similar hose connection.
(d) Meter and tap fees. A charge shall be made by the water
utilities department for each new tap of the water and sewer
main for a connection,said charge to be determined by the size of
the connection and size of the meter. A fee shall be charged,
according to the schedule established by the director of water
utilities annually. The fee shall be sufficient to cover cost of
materials and labor necessary to make such connection,plus ten
(10)per cent for overhead.
All meters used for measuring the flow of water or sewer shall
be approved by the director of water utilities.
(e) Connection permits required; applications. Application for
connection permits shall be made in writing to the building in-
spections superintendent by the property owner or his authorized
agent.(Ord. No. 88-72, § 1, 8-9-88)
Note—See the editor's note at§28-50.
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Sec. 28-54. Testing water meters.
(a) Any customer to whom water is furnished through a meter
shall have the right to demand that his water be tested for
accuracy,and when the customer wishes such test made,he shall
deposit with the water department ten dollars ($10.00) for each
meter he desires to be tested.
(b) If any meter through which a customer is being supplied
water is found, upon test, to be inaccurate by more than two (2)
per cent plus,the amount deposited for making such test is to be
returned to the customer and all charges against the customer
shall be credited for the proportionate amount the bill is increased
because of over-registration of meter.
(c) If,upon such test,the meter if found accurate,the deposit of
the customer shall be retained as a fee for making such test. If
the meter is found slow by more than two(2)per cent,then it will
be the duty of the director to charge the customer for any amount
that may be due the water department because of under-registration
of the meter.
(d) Any customer shall have the privilege of witnessing the
test of his meter,and for that purpose shall be given notice of the
time when such test is to be made.
(e) Should a dispute arise between a consumer and the water
department as to the amount of any bill and as to the number of
gallons of water used by such consumer, the consumer, comply-
ing with subsection(a), may have his meter tested.
If, however, the consumer fails or refuses to have his meter
tested, it shall be the duty of the water department to make such
test to determine whether the customer is being overcharged and
shall advise the consumer that such test is to be made and the
time thereof,and if such test is made and it is found the meter is
correctly registering within a range of two (2) per cent plus or
minus,then the customer's bill,together with the testing charge
above specified, shall become due and payable, and upon his
refusal to pay same, the customer's water shall be cut off and no
further services rendered until delinquent bills are paid. (Ord.
No. 88-72, § 1,8-9-88)
Note—See the editor's note at§28.50.
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Sec. 28-55. Water and sewer service outside city.
No water or sewer service shall be furnished any subdivision
outside the city unless and until a plan, plat or replat shall have
been first approved in the manner provided by law. If such a
plan, plat or replat shall have been so approved in accordance
with the state statutes, the city may, if it is deemed advisable,
furnish water service to premises outside the city limits of the
city, under the following rules:
(1) Any person residing outside of the city desiring to use city
utilities shall make application to the water department
requesting service, which shall state the location of the
premises to be served and the purpose for which service is
to be used. Such application shall be made upon blanks
furnished by the city and shall be singed by the agent or
owner of the property to be served, and he will become
liable for charges for water furnished under such services,
and subject to the same remedial action as for service
inside the city.
(2) Water services to customers outside the city limits shall be
rendered at a rate that is equal to one hundred fifty (150)
per cent of the state established inside the city limits.
(Ord. No. 88-72, § 1, 8-9-88)
Note—See the editor's note at§28-50.
Sec. 28-56. Fluoridation of water supply.
(a) A source of fluoride ion approved by the Texas State De-
partment of Health [shall] be added to the water supply of The
City of Beaumont, under the rules and regulations of the Texas
State Department of Health;such addition to be administered by
the director of water utilities of the city in a manner approved by
the health officer of the city.
(b) The addition of fluoride shall be in amounts recommended
by the Texas State Department of Health, not to exceed more
than one(1)part of fluoride to every million parts of water being
distributed in the water supply system of the city.
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EXHIBIT 10
SAMPLE WATER USAGE REPORT
Schaumburg &Polk, Inc.
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WATER PP" IUCTTON REPORT CALENDAR NDAR YF' 1989
I YR PUMPAGE AND `i.'REA`l'MEN`1'
Blowd.own & Backwash 126 ,000 ,000 GALLONS
Total. Water Pumped to City 6 , 276 , 778 ,000 GALLONS
Daily Average 17 , 196, 652 "
Maximum Month 635 , 550, 000
Maximum Day 35 , 980,000 "
Maximum Hour 1 , 845,000 "
Minimum Day 1.2, 808 ,000
Surface Water to City 3,733,015,000 GALLONS
Daily Average 10, 227 ,435 "
Maximum Month 349 , 289 ,000 "
Maximum Day 20, 625,000 "
Maximum Hour 970,000 "
Minimum Day 4, 989,000 "
Ground Water_ to City 2, 544, 650,000 GALLONS
Daily Average 6,971,644 "
Maximum Month 299,094,000
Maximum Day 16 , 514,000 "
Maximum Hour_ 875,000 "
Minimum Day 181 ,477 ,000 "
Raw Water Pumped to Plant 3, 890,015,000 GALLONS
Daily Average 10,657 , 575 "
Maximum Month 363, 306,000 "
Maximum Day 28, 178,000 "
Maximum Hour 273,477 ,000
Minimum Day
Monthly Rainfall : January 6 .29 "
February 0 . 50 "
March 3 . 15 "
April 1 . 59 "
May 7 16 "
June 16 . 92 "
July 3 .61 "
August 3 .05
September 3 . 29
October 2 . 20 "
November 2 . 89
December 1 . 11.
Total Rainfall : 54 . 76 INCHES
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CONTRACTS WITH OTHER ENTITIES
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
WHEREAS, SABINE INVESTMENT COMPANY OF TEXAS, INC., a
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and doing business in the state of Texas, hereinafter referred to
as "OWNER", being the holder of legal title to and developers of
approximately three thousand (3,000) acres of land, part of which
is to be included in NORTHWEST FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT,
hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT", which lies within the extra-
territorial jurisdiction of the city of Beaumont, a municipal corp-
oration of Jefferson County, 'Texas, hereinafter referred to as "CITY";
and
WHEREAS, the OWNER has previously filed with the CI'T'Y a
request and has received the consent of the CITY to the creation
of the DISTRICT; and
WHEREAS, the OWNER and/or DISTRICT desires.to dispose of
its domestic sewage waste in the sewerage system of the CITY, and to
purchase water from the CITY in order to carry out the planned devel-
opment of the DISTRICT and to provide water and sewage facilities to
the future inhabitants and occupants of the DISTRICT; and
WHEREAS, the CITY, acting herein by and through its City
Manager, herein duly authorized, is willing to permit :such di8posal
of OWNER'S and/or DISTRICT'S sewage waste and to provide to OWNER
and/or DISTRICT water, providing CITY is compensated for such ser-
vices in accordance with rates as established by the City Council
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NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY `111ESE PRESENTS:
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The 04VNER and/or DISTRICT will entirely, at its own expense,
construct the necessary lines for delivery of domestic sewage waste
generated in the District to the nearest point of the City's sewage
collection system. At the time connection is made to the City's
sewage collection system, tho OWNER and/or DISTRICT will install a
meter at a point acceptable to both parties on the City's sewage
collection line receiving the waste, but, in any event, within tho
corporate limits of the CITY, to measure the waste delivered by OWNER
and/or DISTRICT to the CITY'S sewage collection system. ,CITY reserves
the right to approve the meter, which approval shall not be unreason-
" ably withheld. CITY shall have the right to, at its own discretion,
check for accuracy the said meter.
II.
CITY shall have the right, at its discretion, to roquiro
the OWNER and/or DISTRICT to install and maintain, at a place to be
determined by the CITY, equipment and facilities for monitoring sewage
quality and for the purpose of determining that no industrial waste,
oils, bilges, or other similar sewage is delivered to CITY's system
unless approved by CITY.
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Unless approved and authorized by CITY, no wasto other
than domestic or sanitary sewage waste will be delivered to the City's
system, and sewage delivered shall be free of petroleum products,
salts of heavy metals, toxic chemicals and industrial sewage. For
purposes of this paragraph, the words "industrial Sewage" mean waste
generated from industrial and manufacturing facilities and which ex-
ceeds any one of the following:
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(A) Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand (5-day 130D) : 250 iuilligrawt;
per Liter.
(B) Total suspended solids: 300 milligrams per Liter.
(C) Creases and Fats: 100 milligrams per Liter_
(D) Acidity and alkalinity as the Hydrogen ion concentration
(pit); Range; above 6.0 and below 10.0 p11 units.
(E) No septic effluents shall be delivered to the City sewer
system.
(F) Any pre-treatment processes shall be approved by appro-
priate City, State and Federal agencies.
IV.
The CITY and the OWNER and/or DISTRICT shall each have the
right to go on the property or promises of the other for any purposes
reasonably incidental to or necessitated by the terms and provisions
of this contract.
V.
It is understood and agreed between the parties hereto
that the maintenance of lines awned by OWNER and/or DISTRICT leading
to the City's sewerage system shall be at the entire expense of OWNER
and/or DISTRICT.
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OWNER and/or DISTRICT agrees to pay to CITY all charges
,., for sewage service within thirty (30) days after receipt of statement
from CITY. In event of failure of OWNER and/or DISTRICT to so pay
said charges, CITY shall have the right, upon thirty (30) days' written
notice to OWNER and/or DISTRICT, to refuse to further accept sewage
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from the area served by OWNER and/or DISTRICT.
VII.
The OWNER and/or DISTRICT will, -entirely at its own expense,
< construct the necessary lines for the receipt of water to the District
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to the nearest point of the CITY's water system. At the tin"c connec-
tion is ivadc to the City's water system, the OWNER and/or DISTRICT will
install a meter at a point acceptable to both parties on the City's
water line delivering the water, but, in any event, within the corporate
limits of the CITY, to measure the water delivered to OWNER and/or DIS-
TRICT by the CITY's water system. CITY reserves the right to approve
the meter, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. CITY
shall have the right to, at its own discretion, check at any and all
times the accuracy of said meter.
VIII.
y CITY agrees that the water furnished by CITY to OWNER and/or
DISTRICT will be of the same grade and quality as generally furnished
to the water users within the city limits of Beaumont. OWNER and/or
DISTRICT agrees at its expense to install pressure control valves as
required by the CITY, at the meter location, said valve adjusted to
close when system pressure drops below 30 lbs. psi, to insure adequate
water pressure to adequately serve said system.
' IX.
It is agreed between the parties hereto that neither the
water lines or the sewage lines lying between the point of connection
to City's water and sewage facilities and the boundaries of the DIS-
TRICT will be tapped without prior written approval of all parties
hereto.
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OWNER and/or DISTRICT agrees to pay to CITY all charges for
water within thirty (30) days after receipt of statement from CITY.
In the event of failure of DISTRICT and/or OWNER to so pay said charges
CITY shall have the right, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to
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OWNER and/or DISTRICT, to refuse further water to thu area served by
OWNER and/or DISTRICT.
XI.
OWNER and/or DISTRICT agrees to construct its water and
sewage distribution system in accordance with plans and specifications
to meet existing state laws, and to require all construction in said
DISTRICT to comply with and be in conformity to CITY specifications.
OWNER and/or DISTRICT agrees that prior to the commencement of con-
struction of the water and sewer lines, OWNER and/or DISTRICT shall
obtain approval from appropriate State and Federal authorities in
order to insure that the lines to be constructed shall meet existing
design criteria. in this connection, the parties hereto agree that
appropriate CITY departments will provide appropriate permits and
inspections required for said permits of all construction in the DIS-
TRICT, and the fees for such services to be charged by said CITY shall
be the usual and customary city charge's for said inspections plus an
additional fee of FIVE DOLLARS -($5), per inspection.
OWNER and/or DISTRICT does further agree that in the event
OWNER and/or DISTRICT conveys any land within the boundaries of said
DISTRICT, said conveyances shall include the necessary restrictive
covenants in order to require and insure that the parties purchasing
said land shall also meet and comply with this paragraph in all particu-
lars.
XII.
OWNER and/or DISTRICT agrees to pay CITY for said water and
sewage services according to the rates established by City Ordinances
as amended, 'copy of said scheduled rates effective October 1, 197G,
enacted and adopted by CITY, attached hereto and made a part hereof,
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and entitled Exhibit "A". In the event said rates are altered or
r' amended by City Ordinance, OWNER and/or DISTRICT agrees to pay said
amended rates.
XIII.
The DISTRICT agrees to;
(1) Adopt a resolution or take some other official action
agreeing to the terms and conditions of this agreement;
(2) Adopt a resolution or take some other official action
ratifying, affirming and accepting the benefits and agreeing to the
terms, conditions and requirements of this agreement; and
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(3) Enter into such other or additional contracts or
agreements as may be reasonably required to carry out the purpose and
intent of this agreement.
XIV.
This agreement shall be for a period of twenty (20) years
from and after the date of execution hereof, it being understood and
agreed by and between the parties that if the construction of said
water and sewer facilities has not been completed within three (3)
years from the date of this agreement, the CITY may, but will not
be required to, provide said services,
XV.
OWNER and/or DISTRICT from time to time may transfer, con-
- vey or assign this agreement with respect to all or any part of the
land owned by OWNER and/or DISTRICT, and the assignee or assignees
shall be bound by this agreement. Upon prior approval by the City
Council of the CITY, of the assignee or assignees, and only upon the
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condition that the assignee or assignees assume the liabilities,
responsibilities and obligations of this agreement, the OWNER and/or
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DISTRICT shall be released from the liabilities, rospon::ibilities and
obligations under this agreement with respect to the land involved in
the assignment or assignments, or as may be otherwise approved by the
City Council.
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OWNER and/or DISTRICT agrees to deposit with the CITY before
service commences the sum of ONE THOUSAND AND N0 1100 ($1,000.00) DOLLARS,
to be retained by CITY as payment for any delinquent amounts owing CITY
for said services furnished at time of cancellation or expiration of
this agreement.
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XVII.
in connection with this agreement, official addresses for
notification shall be:
(a) City of Beaumont
Office of pity Manager
Post Office Box 3827
Beaumont, TX 77704
(b) Sabine Investment Company of Texas, Inc.
Post Office Drawer V
Diboll, TX 75941
(c) Northwest Forest Municipal Utility District
601 San Jacinto Building
Post Office Drawer 150
Beaumont, TX- 77704
g Any changes in said addresses may be made by notifying the
other parties by certified mail of the now or changed address.•
L'XECUTED IN TRIPLICATE ORIGINALS, this 22d day of November
A. D., 1977, the City of Beaumont acting herein by and through its City
Manager, Sabine Investment Co m pany of Texas, Inc. , acting herein by
and through its President, hereunto duly authorized, and Northwest
Forest Municipal Utility District, acting herein by and through its
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ATTEST: CITY OF BEAUMONT
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ATTEST: SABINE INVESTMENT COMPANY OF
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Horace G. Stubblefield, Jr.
ATTEST: NORTHWEST FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DD�I'STRICT
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THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
county and state, on this day personally appeared Horace'G. Stubblefield,
Jr., President of SABINE INVESTMENT COMPANY OF TEXAS, INC., known to me
to be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to'the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the
said SABINE INVESTMENT COMPANY OF TEXAS, INC., a corporation, and that
he executed the same as the act of such corporation for the purposes
and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this the 22nd day of
November, A. D., 1977.
Bobby T. owart, Notary Public
in and for Jefferson County,
Texas
My Commieuion Expires: July 31, 1978
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said
county and state, on this day personally appeared William G. Adkins,
President of NORTHWEST FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, a govern-
mental agency and body politic and corporate created under Article
r?: XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution, known to me to be the per-
son and officer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument,
and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the said NORTHWEST
FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, and that he executed the same as
the act of such governmental agency and body politic and corporate
for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the
capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this the 22nd day
of November, A. D., 1977.
Bobby T. Uwart, Notary Public.
in and for Jefferson County,
Texas
My Commisai.on Expires: July 31, 1978
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LOCATIONS OF EXISTING WATER FACILITIES
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WATER TANK CAPACITTES
CITY OF BEAUMONT
GENERAL CAPACITY
FUNCTION LOCATION CONSTRUCTION (gallons)
Storage at surface Water plant Underground 2 @ 5,000,000
water plant on Pine No of
(between treatment IH 10
units and distribution
system)
Storage between wells Loeb Well. #1 Ground 2 @ 5,000,000
and distribution system in Hardin county
Pressure maintenance East Lucas Elevated 1,500,000
in various parts of
distribution system Liberty @ 15th Elevated 1,000,000
Washington Elevated 1 ,000,000
E0 of IH 10
Harri.ott @ Elevated 1,000,000
Sabine Pass
Storage for prison/ Prison /jail Elevated 300,000#
jail complex site off U:S.
69 SEa of city
#Constructed 1.990; pending final acceptance
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COMPARISON OF TYPICAL MONTHLY WATER BILLS UNDER
EXISTING AND PROPOSED COST OF SERVICE RATES
FOR INSIDE CITY CUSTOMERS (a)
Proposed
Cost of Service Rates
Meter Existing -----------------------
Size Usage Rates Amount Increase
------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1,000 gal S S S
5/8 0 1.23 3.01 1.78
5/8 1 2.51 3.01 0.50
5/8 3 5.07 5.63 0.56
5/8 6 8.91 9.56 0.65
5/8 10 14.03 14.80 0.77
5/8 15 20.43 21.35 0.92
5/8 20 26.83 27.90 1.07
1 0 1.23 3.33 2.10
1 5 7.63 8.57 0.94
1 10 14.03 15.12 1.09
1 50 65.23 67.52 2.29
1 100 129.23 133.02 3.79
2 0 1.23 4.56 3.33
2 20 26.83 29.45 2.62
2 50 65.23 68.75 3.52
2 100 129.23 134.25 5.02
2 200 257.23 265.25 8.02
4 0 1.23 13.15 11.92
4 50 65.23 77.34 12.11
4 100 129.23 142.84 13.61
4 200 257.23 273.84 16..61
4 500 641.23 666.84 25.61
8 0 1.23 27.85 26.62
8 500 641:23 681.54 40.31
8 1,000 1.281.23 1,336.54 55.31
8 1,500 1,921.23 1.991.54 70.31
8 2,000 2,561.23 2,646.54 85.31
(a) Excluding senior citizens and yard meters.
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SEWER UTILITY
PROPOSED RATES
INSIDE CITY
1989 Test Year
Proposed
Rates
Monthly Minimum Charge S
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5/8 2.80
1.0 2.85
1.5 2.90
2.0 3.15
3.0 3.55
4.0 5.15
6.0 8.00
8.0 10.00
10.0 14.00
12.0 18.00
Usage Rate
First 1,000 gal 1.22
Over 1,000 gal - S per 1,000 gal) 1.22
Surcharge:
BOO (S/lb) 0.0810
SS (S/lb) 0.0185
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PROPOSED RATES
OUTSIDE CITY
1989 Test Year
Proposed
Rates
S
Monthly Minimum Charge
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5/8 4.20
1.0 4.30
1.5 4.35
2.0 4.75
3.0 5.35
4.0 7.75
6.0 12.00 _
8.0 15.00
10.0 21.00
12.0 27.00
Usage Rate
First 1,000 gal 1.83
Over 1,000 gal - S per 1,000 gal) 1.83
Surcharge:
BOD (S/lb) 0.1215
SS (S/Ib) 0.0278
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TABLE 13
SEWER UTILITY
PROJECTED REVENUE FROM
PROPOSED RATES
1989 Test Year
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Revenue From Proposed Rates
Adjusted ---------------------------------- Total
Line Cost of Minimum Volume Total %
No. Customer Classification Service Bill Charge Charge Surcharge Recovered
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INSIDE CITY
1 Residential 4,525,900 1,151,629 3,090,260 4.241,889 0 93.7%
2 Multifamily 656,700 43,883 714.554 758,437 0 115.5%
3 Commercial 1,138.000 125,924 1.130.818 1.256,742 0 110.4%
4 Industrial 255,200 1,118 312,198 313,316 0 122.8%
5 Subtotal 6.575,800 1,322,554 5.247,830 6,570,384 0 99.9%
OUTSIDE CITY
6 Residential 300 151 183 334 0 111.3%
7 Multifamily 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
8 Commercial 8,700 693 9,150 9,843 0 113.1%
9 Industrial 0 0 0 0 0• 0.0%
10 Wholesale 22,200 360 26,718 27,078 0 122.0%
11 Subtotal 31,200 1,204 36,051 37,255 0 119.4%
12 TOTAL SYSTEM 6,607,000 1,323,758 5,283,881 6,607,639 0 100.0%
TABLE 14
CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
COMPARISON OF TYPICAL MONTHLY SEWER BILLS UNDER
EXISTING AND PROPOSED RATES
FOR INSIDE CITY CUSTOMERS
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Proposed Rates
Meter Existing -----------------------
Size Usage Rates Amount Increase
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1,000 gal S S S
5/8 0 1.23 2.80 1.57
5/8 1 2.45 4.02 1.57
5/8 3 4.89 6.46 1.57
5/8 6 8.55 10.12 1.57
5/8 10 13.43 15.00 1.57
5/8 15 19.53 21.10 1.57
5/8 20 25.63 27.20 1.57
1 0 1.23 2.85 1.62
1 5 7.33 8.95 1.62
1 10 13.43 15.05 1.62
1 50 62.23 63.85 1.62
1 100 123.23 124.85 1.62
2 0 1.23 3.15 1.92
2 20 25.63 27.55 1.92
2 50 62.23 64.15 1.92
2 100 123.23 125.15 1.92
2 200 245.23 247.15 1.92
4 0 1.23 5.15 3.92
4 50 62.23 66.15 3.92
4 100 123.23 127.15 3.92
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4 200 245.23 24915 3.92
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4 500 611.23 615.15 3.92
8 0 1.23 10.00 8.77
8 500 611.23 620.00 8.77
8 1,000 1,221.23 1,230.00 8.77
8 1,500 1,831.23 1.840.00 8.77
8 2.000 2.441.23 2,450.00 8.77
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COMPARISON OF TYPICAL MONTHLY WATER AND SEWER BILLS UNDER
EXISTING AND PROPOSED RATES
FOR INSIDE CITY CUSTOMERS (a)
(1) (2> (3) (4)
Proposed Rates
Meter Existing -----------------------
Size Usage Rates Amount Increase
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1,000 gal S S S
5/8 0 2.46 5.81 3.35
5/8 1 4.96 7.03 2.07
5/8 3 9.96 12.09 2.13
5/8 6 17.46 19.68 2.22
5/8 10 27.46 29.80 2.34 -
5/8 15 39.96 42.45 2.49
5/8 20 52.46 55.10 2.64
1 0 2.46 6.18 3.72
1 5 14.96 17.52 2.56
1 10 27.46 30.17 2.71
1 50 127.46 131.37 3.91
1 100 252.46 257.87 5.41
2 0 2.46 7.71 5.25
2 20 52.46 57.00 4.54
2 50 127.46 132.90 5.44
2 100 252.46 259.40 6.94
2 200 502.46 512.40 9.94
4 0 2.46 18.30 15.84
4 50 127.46 143.49 16.03
a . 4 100 252.46 269.99 17.53
4 200 502.46 522.99 20.53
4 500 1,252.46 1,281.99 29.53
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8 500 1,252.46 1,301.54 49.08
8 1,000 2,502.46 2,566.54 64.08
1 _ 8 1,500 3.752.46 3,831.54 79.08
8 2,000 5,002.46 5,096.54 94.08
(a) Excluding Senior Citizens and yard meters.
EXHIBIT 14
SAMPLE ORDINANCE FOR CONTROLLING WATER USAGE IN EMERGENCIES
Schaumburg &Polk, Inc.
E N G I N E E R S / A R C H I T E C T S
ORDINANCE
CONTROLLING WATER USAGE DURING EMERGENCIES:
EMPOWERING CITY COUNCIL TO DECLARE EMERGENCIES:
AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont finds it necessary to control and/or limit
water use during an emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE ORDAINED by the City Council. of the City of
Beaumont:
SECTION 1
DEFINITION OF USER
Except as provided in Section 8, users shall include only retail
customers served directly by the City water system, whether located within or
outside the City, and not customers of wholesale users such as water
districts.
Where more than one residential or commercial unit is served by the same
water meter:
1 . For surcharging or rationing purposes, each unit shall constitute a
separate user.
2. For disconnection purposes, the person, firm, or corporation responsible
for the master meter shall be considered the user.
SECTION 2
q DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
The City Council may, at any properly posted, convened, and conducted
meeting, declare the City to be in a water usage emergency requiring one or
more of the following actions:
1. Water Waste
Prohibition of all water waste as defined in Section 3.
2. Outdoor Water Usage
a. Alternate days for usage
b. Prohibition of usage
c. Other restrictions
3. Control Measures for Indoor Usage
a. Surcharge system
b. Rationing
C. Flow restricters (for violators only)
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4. Variances
a. Variances for certain commercial users as prescribed in Section 7.
b. Overriding of any standing variances which may have been previously
granted.
SECTION 3
WATER WASTE AND OUTDOOR WATER USAGE
I. The City Council may, after declaring a water usage emergency, prohibit
all water waste defined as follows:
a. Washing vehicles, buildings, and other similar items unless a bucket
or a hose with a cutoff device at the downstream end of the hose is
used.
b. Allowing water from vehicle washing, building washing, or plant
watering to run excessively onto streets or sidewalks.
c. Recreational use of sprinklers or hoses.
d. Using water for ornamental fountains .
e. Any other water use, indoor or outdoor, which is obviously wasteful.
2. The City Council may, after declaring a water usage emergency, prohibit
any or all of the following outdoor water usages:
a. Watering of grass, lawns, flowers, trees, gardens, or shrubbery
b. Washing vehicles, buildings, or swimming pools
c. Recreational purposes (including filling swimming pools)
d. Ornamental fountains
3. The City Council may, after declaring a water usage emergency, restrict
any or all of the outdoor water usages listed in Subsection 2 to alternate
days as follows:
a. Even numbered house, business, lot, or premise: Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays only.
b. Odd numbered house, business, lot, or premise: Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays only.
c. Houses, business, lots, or premises with no visible number or
no number known to City: Same as odd numbers.
4. On or after the date when the City Council shall meet and declare a water
usage emergency requiring any or all of the restrictions described in
Subsections 1, 2, and 3, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or
corporation to violate any of these restrictions, unless the City Council
grants a variance and has not overridden such variance for the specific
emergency.
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2. The City may restrict or prohibit such outdoor usage, even if a busines
qualifies for a variance, if the water shortage emergency is severe enough
to impose such restriction or prohibition.
3. Any businesses which feel that they may qualify for variances are
encouraged to request (preferably in non-emergency time) that the City
grant a standing variance.
4. Such businesses shall show to the City sufficient: cause for granting the
variance.
5. The City may grant a specific variance during a water shortage emergency,
or may override a standing variance.
The City shall notify all new nonresidential customers of the above facts at
the time they apply for or receive service.
SECTION 8
NOTIFICATION OF USERS
The City shall notify all users promptly when a water supply emergency is
declared. For prohibition of outdoor water usage, such notice may be through
local news media. For surcharges or rationing, such notice shall be in
writing for each user if practical, preferably delivered along with the meter
reading. The individual notice shall, if practical, show the date and amount
of the meter reading.
SECTION 9
APPLICABILITY OF RESTRICTIONS
Water use restrictions and surcharges contained in this ordinance shall
apply to all water supplied by the City water system to its retail customers,
whether located within or outside the City.
The following rules shall govern wholesale users and their customers:
I. Restrictions on outdoor usage shall not apply to customers of wholesale
users unless provided in the contract between the City and the wholesale
user.
2. Surcharges shall not apply to wholesale users or to their customers unless
provided in the contract between the City and the wholesale user. If the
surcharges are to be applied, they shall become effective for each
customer of the wholesale user as soon as the wholesale user can read that
customer's meter. The surcharges prescribed by emergency resolution shall
be collected by the wholesale user in its billing cycle and passed on
directly to the City. Nothing in this ordinance shall prevent the
wholesale user from assessing an additional surcharge to defray its own
expenses.
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3. Rationing shall. not apply directly to customers of w,, ,lesale users unless
provided in the contract between the City and the wholesale user.
Otherwise, each wholesale user shall be rationed to the total. amount: of
water to which its individual customers would be entitled under the
emergency resolution.
4. Any restrictions, surcharges, or rationing adopted under authority of this
ordinance shall be applied uniformly to the City's retail customers and to
such wholesale users and/or their customers as may be applicable.
SECTION 10
DURATION OF RESTRICTIONS
All restrictions contained in this ordinance shall remain in effect until
terminated by further Council action, unless, at. the time the Council
initiates the restrictions, or at a subsequent meeting:
1 . The Council sets a specific time limit:, or
2. The Council delegates authority to the City Manager or the Director of
Public Utilities to terminate the restrictions at his discretion.
SECTION 11
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
The Council may initiate and terminate water usage emergencies and
accompanying restrictions by means of simple motions recorded in the minutes,
so long as the intent of the action is made clear. Any rules repairing
reading at two or more meetings are automatically suspended for all actions
authorized by this ordinance.
SECTION 12
PENALTIES
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this
ordinance shall be fined not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) nor more than Two
Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each offense; and a separate offense shall be
deemed committed on each and every day during or on which a violation occurs
or is permitted to continue.
In addition to the fines, the City may terminate water service to any
user for repeated or flagrant violations of this ordinance. Reconnection may
be made only after the user pays all outstanding bills and fines, plus a
$10.00 service charge. Reconnection of a commercial or recreational user may
be postponed by the City if, in the opinion of the City, such postponement is
necessary to conserve water in an acute emergency.
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The City also may, dt i.ts option, install a flow restricter in the
service line of any user for repeated or flagrant violations of this
ordinance. Such restricter may be set; at any amount of flow equal to or
larger than the amounts listed in Section 5 of this ordinance. The City may
charge the user for the cost of the flow restricter, including installation,
and may disconnect service for failure to pay for this item.
SECTION 13
VALIDITY
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed. If' any section or provision of this ordinance, or the application
of same to any person or set of circumstances is invalidated or rendered
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgement shall not
affect the validity of any remaining parts of the ordinance, which can be
given effect without the invalidated part or parts, or their application to
other persons or sets of circumstances.
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SECTION 1.4
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect with the
billing from and after its final passage,
approval, recording, and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this the day of ,
1991.
CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(City Seal)
ATTEST:
Secretary or Clerk Mayor
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
PASSED AND APPROVED on second and final reading this the day of
1991.
CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(City Seal)
ATTEST:
Secretary or Clerk Mayor
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EXHIBIT 15
SAMPLE BROCHURE CONCERNING EMERGENCY MEASURES
(To be Distributed in Advance of Water Shortages)
Schaumburg &Polk, Inc.
E N G I N E E R S I A R C If I T E C T S
EMERGENCY MEASURES
FOR
WATER SHORTAGE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
Most Southeast Texans think of a water shortage as something that occurs in
Austin, San Antonio, or other arid portions of the state. With all the water
in the Neches River, plus the abundant ground water supply underneath Hardin
County where our wells are, the Beaumont area should have all the water it
could ever use. Why should we ever have to worry about saving water?
A number of things can happen to interrupt the water supply in Beaumont. Most
of these events are short term emergencies such as extended power failure;
failure of well pumps, tanks, the surface water plant, and other components of
the water system; severe freezes resulting in broken pipes; severe storms; and
major fires which use up water supplies. Long term shortages could occur in
the future in the event that local ground or surface water becomes
contaminated.
Although the City is responsible for taking whatever measures are needed to
restore full water service, local residents can do many things to help save
water in the mean time. These measures may be voluntary or mandatory,
depending on the nature of the crisis. In any event, the homeowner needs to
know ahead of time what will be expected of him.
Many suggestions for water saving can be found in the six page water
conservation flyer which was passed out earlier. . These tips were intended for
long term conservation, but can come in very handy in an emergency. If you
cannot: find your copy of the flyer, come by City Hall on Main Street or the
Water Utility office on Langham for a copy.
There are many other emergency measures not covered in the flyer. Some of
these measures may be requested or required when an emergency strikes. These
measures include, but are not limited to, the following:
I. Stopping all outdoor water usage, or limiting it to alternate days .
2. Turning off the water at the meter just before a severe freeze. All
outdoor faucets should be drained and the water saved for indoor use. An
adequate supply of water should be saved before cutting off the water to
last through the freeze.
NOTE: Do not leave water dripping all night through the faucets.
Beaumont residents did that a few years ago in a big freeze, and it
almost used up our water supply.
3. Better still, try to protect all piping from the freeze. Wrap all outdoor
faucets with newspapers and cover with a plastic bag. If your house is on
blocks, cover the sides temporarily to keep the wind from going under_ the
house. This way you can leave the water turned on. Be sure to draw some
water in advance, though, in case there is a shortage.
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4. If a severe storm is coming, follow instructions of the emergency
management agency or other applicable agency. If you are staying through
the storm, draw water in advance to last several days and watch for
reports of contamination. Be ready to purify water before drinking it.
5. If water supply becomes contaminated, be ready to buy bottled water or to
purify the City water . Purification might be by boiling or by tablets.
Some types of chemical pollution cannot be purified, so it may pay to
store up bottled water ahead of time.
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EXHIBIT 16
SAMPLE RESOLUTIONS
(To be Enacted by City Council at Beginning or End of Water_ Shortage Emergency
and Filled in as Appropriate)
Schaumburg &Polk, Inc.
E N G I N E E R S / A R C H I T E C T S
RESOLUTION
Declaration of Emergency
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont: has declared a wat=er
usage emergency for the community and for the City water system;
BE it therefore resolved by the City Council of the City of Beaumont:
1. In accordance with the previously adopted Ordinance Controlling Water
Usage During Emergencies, all water. waste (as defined below)
involving wafter supplied by the City is hereby prohibited. Water
waste is defined as follows:
a. Washing vehicles, buildings, and other similar items unless a
bucket or a hose with a cutoff device at the downstream end of
the hose is used.
b. Allowing wager_ from vehicle washing, building washing, or plant
watering to run excessively onto streets or sidewalks.
c. Recreational use of sprinklers or hoses.
d. Using water for ornamental fountains.
e. Any other water_ use, indoor_ or outdoor. , which is obviously
wasteful..
2. The following outdoor usages of any water supplied by the City are
hereby prohibited;
a. Watering of grass, lawns, flowers, trees, gardens or
shrubbery
b. Washing vehicles, buildings, or swimming pools
c. Recreational purposes, including filling swimming pools
d. Ornamental fountains
3. The following outdoor uses of any water supplied by the City are
hereby restricted to alternate days, as follows:
Even numbered house, business, lot, or premise: Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays only.
Odd numbered house, business, lot, or premise: Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays only.
House, business, lot, or premise with no visible number or no number
known to City: Same as odd numbers .
a. Watering of grass, lawns, flowers, trees, gardens, or
shrubbery
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b. Washi ehicl.es, buildings,' or swimm, ools
c. Recreational purposes, including filling swimming pools
d. Ornamental fountains
4. The following special variances are hereby granted for this occasion
on the basis of sufficient justification provided by the users
involved:
5. The following standing variances are hereby overridden because of the
seriousness of this emergency:
6 . The restrictions prescribed above shall remain in effect;
a. Until further notice from City Council
b. Until and including 19
c. Until further notice from City Manager
d. Until further notice from Director of Public Utilities
7. The Director of Public Utilities is hereby directed to notify
affected users by appropriate means as promptly as possible, of (a)
the restrictions checked above, (b) the variances granted or
overridden as listed above, and (c) the penalties prescribed by prior
ordinances.
(Title)
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Secretary or Clerk
Date:
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EXHIBIT 17
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTING
WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
Schaumburg&Polk, Inc.
E N G I N E E R S ! A R C H I T E C T S
RESOLUTICAN
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes the need for Water
Conservation and a formal program to encourage it; and
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes the need for
Drought Contingency measures in the event of a water supply
emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes the need to educate
the public in regards to water usage and conservation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont supports Senate Bill 587
requiring the use of water conserving fixtures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan is
hereby adopted and that the City of Beaumont will implement and
enforce the Program.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the
day of , 1992 .
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E N G I N E. E R S I A R C H I T E C T S
RESOIIUT I ON
Emergency Rate Structure
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has declared a water
usage emergency for the community and for the City water system;
BE it therefore resolved by the City Council of the City of Beaumont:
1. In accordance with the previously adopted Ordinance Controlling Water
Usage During Emergencies, the fol.l.owi.ng surcharges are hereby assessed on
all usage of City water_ in addition to the regular prescribed charges:
Monthly Usage Block Block Rage per. 1000 cal . _
0 - gallons
gallons
gallons
gallons
gallons
2. The following special. variances are hereby granted for this occasion
on the basis of sufficient justification provided by the users involved:
3. The following standing variances are hereby overridden because of the
seriousness of this emergency:
4. These surcharges shall become effective for each user immediately after
the next meter reading for that user.
5. The surcharges prescribed above shall remain in force through the next
meter reading, following;
a. Further notice from City Council
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c. Further notice from City Manager
d. Further notice from Director of Public Utilities
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b. The Direct=or of Public ilt.ilities is hereby direct=ed to not=ify affected
users by appropriate means as promptly as possible.
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RESOLUTION
Emergency Rationing Plan
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont: has declared a water
usage emergency for the community and for the City water system;
BE it therefore resolved by the City Council of the City of Beaumont:
I. In accordance with the previously adopted Ordinance Controlling Water
Usage During Emergencies, water usage is hereby rationed to the following
amounts per day for each user* according to user class.
Residential gallons
gallons
gallons
gallons
gallons
gallons
* Applies to each unit separately where more than one unit is served by a
master_ meter.
2. The following special variances are hereby granted for this occasion on
the basis of sufficient justification provided by the users involved:
3. The following standing variances are hereby overridden because of the
seriousness of this emergency:
4. These limits shall become effective for each user immediately after the
next meter reading for that user.
5. The limits prescribed above shall remain in force through the next meter
reading, following:
a. Further notice from City Council
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c. Further notice from City Manager
d. Further notice from Director of Public Utilities
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6 . The Director of Pu... , Utilities is hereby di.rectea notify affected
users by appropriate means as promptly as possible, of (a) this rationing a
action, (b) the variances granted or overridden as listed above, and (c)
penalties prescribed by prior ordinance.
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RESOLUTION
Cancellation of Rationing
WHEREAS, the City Council. of the City of Beaumont has previously dec.]_ared
a water usage emergency for the community and for the City water system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has declared that t:he
water supply emergency is ended, or is reduced in severity;
BE it therefore resolved by the City Council of the City of Beaumont:
_ 1. Those water uses defined as water waste in the Ordinance Controlling
Water Usage During Emergencies are hereby allowed to the extent they
are not prohibited by other. ordinances. This action shall not be
construed to encourage wasteful use of City water. .
2. The following outdoor_ usages of any water supplied by the City are
hereby allowed without restriction:
a. Watering of grass, lawns, flowers, trees, gardens, or
shrubbery
b. Washing vehicles, buildings, or swimming pools
c. Recreational purposes, including filling swimming pools
d. Ornamental fountains
3. The following outdoor uses of any water supplied by the City are
hereby allowed on alternate days, as follows:
Even numbered house, business, lot, or premise: Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays only
Odd numbered house, business, lot, or premise: Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays only.
House, business, lot, or premise with no visible number or no number
known to City: Same as odd numbers.
a. Watering of grass, lawns, flowers, trees, gardens, or
shrubbery
b. Washing vehicles, buildings, or swimming pools
c. Recreational. purposes, including filling swimming pools
d. Ornamental fountains
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9 . The following -I:andard or special variances aL iereby allowed in
light of the downgraded state of emergency:
S. Any remaining restrictions prescribed above shall remain in effect;
a. Until further notice from City Council
b. Until and including . 19
c. Until further notice from City Manager
d. Until further notice from Director of Public Utilities
6 . The Director of Public Utilities is hereby directed to notify
affected users by appropriate means as promptly as possible.
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k
M RESOLUTION
Cancellation of Emergency Rate Structure
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has previously declared
a water usage emergency for the community and for the City water system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has declared that the
water supply emergency is ended, or is reduced in severity;
BE it therefore resolved by the City Council of the City of Beaumont:
1. In accordance with the previously adopted Ordinance Controlling Water
Usage During Emergencies, all surcharges on City water and/or
rationing of City water shall be terminated.
2. Any existing rationing or surcharges shall be replaced with the
following surcharges:
Monthly Usage Block Block Rate 3er_1=000 cla1 I
0 - gallons
gallons
gallons
- gallons
gallons
The surcharges prescribed above shall remain in force through the
next meter reading following;
a. Further notice from ,City Council
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c. Further notice from City Manager
d. Further notice from Director of Public Utilities
3. The following standard or special variances are hereby allowed in
light of the downgraded state of emergency:
4. The action taken under Section 1 or 2 shall become effective for each
user immediately after the next meter reading for that user.
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5 . The Director of Public Utilities is hereby dire,(.ed to notify
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affected users by appropriate means as promptly as possible.
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