Water and Sewage System Condition and Operations Report
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SALINA, KANSAS
Water and Sewera~e System
CONDITION AND OPERATIONS REPORT
FOR THE YEARS 1974. 1975. 1976 & 1977
WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1978 & 1979
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14 August 1978
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Mr. Norris Olson
City Manager
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Salina, Kansas 67401
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Re: Salina, Kansas .
Water and Sewerage System
Condition and Operations Report
WCEA File: 78-049
Dear Mr. Olson:
W~ present herewith five (5) copies of the Condition and Operations Report for
the Water and Sewerage System. These copies are for review by you and your
staff. An additional 20 copies of the final draft will be delivered as soon
as possible after your review, at which time we will also furnish a copy to
the Bond underwriter, as required by the bond ordinance.
We will revise or modify the report in the event your review indicates such
changes as are necessary or desirable.
WILSON & COMPANY
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Kenneth W. Willey, P. E.
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MCK WEISGERBER. MAYOR
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KAREN M. -GRAVES Jl':RRY saMPSON
CITY - COUNTY .UIL.OINQ
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CITV MANAGER
NORRIS D. OLSON
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September 14, 1978
Mr. Ken Willey
Wilson & Co., Engr. & Arch.
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P. O. Box 28
Salina. Kansas 67401
Dear Ken:
We have provided a staff review of your 1978 Condition and Operations
Report for the Water and Sewer Department, with the following comments:
---Page 6: If your project cost figures are correct, the
total should read $354,340.00. The 4-yearaverage would then
be $88,585.00 instead of $178,520.00.
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---Page 7: "Projects Financed Through $3,000,000 Revenue
Bond Issue~ We would pr.efer that these projects be more
clearly identified such as Ohio, Crawford to Magnolia; and
Magnolia, Ohio to 9th St. It appears that the 1979 project.
calling for a 20" line on Magnolia.Road is an error. Possibly
this should be the North 4th Street Main (water plant to Santa
Fe & Lincoln Tower.as proposed in the 1976 list of improvements)
as we do not find this project on your list. We would suggest
that you re-evaluate the present need for this extension as
the industrial character of the area served by this tower has
changed during the past few years. Also, the city share for
the Sludge Disposal Facilities is substantially less than
$575,000.00. As this project is now virtually completed, a
rather accurate figure can be obtained from the project records.
---Page 8: We disagree with the wordin9 in the 4th sentence.
The sewer service charge schedule has not been revised on
several occasions. The city does have the latitude however, and
has on certain occasions, established special rates for certain
users so that their charges are equitable to our service charge
schedule.
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---Page 12: That portion of your sentence stating that "interest
from the funds invested shall accumulate to the funds until the
bonds become callable" is not in keeping with the ordinance.
Actually these funds are available to spend for "emergency pur-
poses" as long as the minimum amounts required by the ordinance
are maintained in each fund.
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MEMBER. . . KANSAS LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES -NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
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.'--Page 17: Your 4th and 6th j::aragraph under Operations and
Maintenance are somewhat in conflict. In paragraph 4 you
suggest that these matters receive "study and appropriate action".
In paragraph 6 you state that "three of these projects are
substantially complete". Actually, the first two "not three" of
these projects are substantially completed. Plans and specifications
for project #3, #4, and #5, are being prepared. Item #6 has never
been formally submitted or authorized as a project, nor has a
method of financing the improvement been proposed. We suggest
that you further evaluate this proposed project with other capital
needs for the utility to determine its priority. This, of course,
will need to be done in conjunction with our comments relating to
page 7 of the report. Staff stands ready to assist in this
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.1 trust these are the comments you have solitited.
Very truly yours,
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Norris D~ Olson
City Manager
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AUGUST 1978
(78-047)
SALINA, KANSAS
WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM
CONDITION AND OPERATIONS REPORT
FOR THE YEARS 1974, 1975, 1976 & 1977
WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1978 & 1979
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Jack P. Weisgerber, Mayor
Commissioners
Keith G. Duckers
Dan S. Geis
Karen M. Graves
Gerald F. Simpson
Norris Olson, City Manager
Ron Webster, Director of Utilities
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
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City of Salina Ordinance Number 6546, dated 13 July 1961, which provides
for the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of altering, improving,
extending and enlarging the municipal waterworks and sewerage systems,
contains, in part, the following requirements:
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Section nee). "At least once in every two years the City's consulting
engineers hereinafter referred to in Section 15(d) of this ordinance, after
making their examination and report on the condition, operation, and needs
of the City's combined water and sewage system as provided in said Section
15(d), shall, by written instrument filed in the office of the City Clerk.
. . , certify whether or not in their opinion, the moneys in the 'Combined
Water and Sewage System, Extension and Bond Retirement Account' are in
excess of the amount reasonably required to be maintained in such account
for extending, improving or enlarging the City's combined water and sewage
system, and, if so, - the amount of such excess."
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Section 15(d). "At least once in every two years the City will employ an
independent consulting engineer or firm of consulting engineers having a
reputation for knowledge, skill and experience in the construction and
operation of municipal water and sewage systems and will cause such con-
sulting engineer or engineers to make an examination and report on the
condition and operation of the City's combined water and sewage system,
such report to include recommendations as to any changes in such operation
deemed desirable. Such report shall also make reference to any unusual or
extraordinary items of maintenance and repair and any improvements or
extensions that may be needed in the ensuing two-year period."
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The first four reports were prepared in 1964, 1966, 1968 and 1970. The
information required for the 1972 report, covering the years 1970 and 1971,
was included in the Engineering Report entitled "Water Distribution Study",
dated August 1972. The last Condition and Operations Report covered the
years 1972 and 1973, and was prepared in June 1974.
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This report covers the years 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977, with recommenda-
tions for 1978 and 1979. In view of the fact that many water and sewer
department capital improvement projects are now under construction, it was
deemed appropriate that the current condition of the systems be mentioned.
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1961 BOND ISSUE
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On 13 July 1961, the City of Salina, Kansas, authorized the issuance
of $3,600,000 in Revenue Bonds, the proceeds to be used to refund the
principal amounts of two previous outstanding bond issues and "for the
purpose of altering, improving, extending and enlarging the waterworks
of said City . . . and for the purpose of altering, improving, extending
and enlarging the sanitary sewer system of said City (said waterworks
and said sanitary sewer system now having been combined into a combined
water and sewage system of said City)."
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The 1961 Bond Issue was supplemented by a $250,000 Federal grant to assist
in the construction of improvements to the sewage treatment plant. The funds
available for improvements to the water and sewerage system after refunding
previous bond issues were as follows:
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Federal Grant
$3,600,000
250,000
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Total Funds Available for All Purposes
Previous Bond Issues Refunding
1,182,000
Total Funds Available for Improvements
$2,668,000
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The funds have now been expended. (See next page)
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1961 BOND ISSUE EXPENDITURES
The following tabulation summarizes the expenditures for improvements to
the combined water and sewerage system, such expenditures being solely from
the original bond issue, Federal Grant and investment income. All improve-
ments are in accordance with recommendations of the City's Consulting
Engineers and of the City Engineer's Office.
Key Acres Elevated Water Tower
North Front Street Water Main
South Fourth Street Water Main
Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Sanitary Sewer Trunk Mains
Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements
Purchase of System Materials and Minor
System Improvements
Planning and Engineering
Water Main to Westinghouse
Water Main to Schilling
City-County Building, Water and Sewer
Services
South Industrial Area (Roberts Mfg.)
East North Street (Wyatt Mfg.)
Miscellaneous Extensions and Improvements
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
*Includes investment income.
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$ 120,005.00
38,390.00
23,060.00
566,956.00
573,018.00
859,092.00,
237,602.00
51,450.00
75,000.00
49,603.00
36,028.42
15,702.29
19,589.68
2,497.09
$ 2,847,993.48*
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1977 BOND ISSUE
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On 1 April, 1977, the City of Salina, Kansas, issued Revenue Bonds in the
amount of $3,000,000, the proceeds of which are to be used to finance the
construction of several large water distribution and storage improvements
and the City's share of the construction of the water treatment plant
sludge disposal facilities. The water distribution system improvements
consist principally of large-diameter feeder mains. The storage improve-
ments consist of a 0.5 million-gallon elevated water storage tank in the
extreme northern edge of the City. The need for all of these improvements
has been evident for many years, having been recommended in Engineering
Studies of the water distribution system. The sludge disposal facilities
were demanded by the Environmental Protection Agency, as a means of pollu-
tion Control of the Smoky Hill River.
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The descriptions and estimated costs of each of the foregoing projects are
included in the Section - SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.
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In order to obtain an improved retirement schedule of the bonds issued on 1
April, 1977, the City Commission, in early 1978, combined the 1977 revenue
bond issue with the 1961 revenue bond issue and refunded the combined
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issue. At that time, also, the water and sewerage department projected
revenues were studied and rate schedule adjustments were programmed in
order to assure maintenance of the proper debt coverage ratio. (See
Appendix "A" for the financial study made in connection with the bond
refunding. )
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SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
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The Conditions and Operations reports prepared in 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970,
1972 and 1973 each contained recommendations and budget estimates of cost
for system improvements deemed necessary during the ensuing two-year period.
These recommendations pertained principally to short-range improvements or
to the planning or first phase construction of long-range improvements.
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Long range water system improvements were studied in the Engineering Reports
prepared in 1968, 1970 and 1972.
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The 1968 report dealt principally with potential sources of water supply
over a 40-year period and included recommendations regarding future water
supply, treatment, transmission and distribution facilities.
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The 1970 report was limited to recommendations regarding the expansion of
the present water treatment plant and the collection and disposal of all
plant wastes.
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The 1972 report included a very comprehensive study and analysis of the
water distribution system, a recommended 5-year capital improvements pro-
gram for the water system and a financial study. As a result of this
study, the City Commission adopted an increased water rate schedule which
was placed in effect on 1 January 1973.
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The following table lists the major capital improvement projects financed
by current Water and Sewerage Department revenues for the years 1974, 1975,
1976 and 1977, and describes and estimates the cost of other capital improve-
ment projects planned for 1978 and 1979, which likewise, will be financed
through current revenues.
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Projects Constructed
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1978
1978
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1974
1974
1974
1975
1976
1976
1976
1976-77
1977
1977
Project
Byrd Rd. Water Main, 12-inch $
Sewer Cleaning Machine
Planet Avenue Water Main, 12-inch
Byrd Rd. Sew. Pumping Station
Wayne Avenue Water Main, 12-inch
New River Water Pump
Repaint Sunset and Key Acres Elevated Tanks
Storage Building at S.T.P. #1
Lakewood Sew. Pumping Station
Key Acres Sew. pumping Station
Flowmeter and Sampler, portable
Replace Treatment Basin Equipment, W.T.P.
Air Compressor
Sullivan Water Main, 12-inch
TOTAL
4-year average
Projects Proposed
Project
Parshall Flume, STP No. 2
Hocking Water Main, 12-inch
Hocking Sew. Pumping Sta.
Power Winch for T.V. Unit
Video Tape Recorder for. TV Unit
3-Ton Truck w/2,000 Gallon Tank
Emergency Alarm for Monitoring Pump Sta.
Water Main to No.1, 6-inch
15' x 40 Office Bl & Locker STP No. 1
New Water Meters (domestic)
New Lab Equipment at WTP
New Chlorinators for Airport area
New Water Meters (domestic)
Estimated Total
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31,862
18,000
620
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14,767
5,744
17 ,469
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34,321
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133,729
5,666
45,777
$ 359,040
$ 178,520
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$ 8,536
30,845
44,663
2,800
2,980.
14,000
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30,000
20,000
79,740
3,434
30,000
19.111
$ 299,909
$ 149,955
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In June, 1973, the City Commission-authorized the preparation of documents (
for submission to the Environmental Protection Agency to enable the City to .
obtain grant funds to assist in the construction of sludge collection and n.;,
disposal facilities for water treatment plant sludges. The grant app1ica- ,VV
tion was subsequently approved by EPA in the amount of 75 percent of the ~ ~
eligible co~stru~tion costs (not including costs for land purchases andJ1tO~y'~'
temporary f1nanc1ng). . ;.D ~
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In November, 1974, the City Commission authorized the construction of the ,bO,~
II (project, basically as outlined in the EPA grant application.
() .~ 'Construction of the project commenced in October, 1977, and will be com- 000
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The City's share of the project cost is approXimate~) ~s
amount was financed through the issuance of Water a~em Revenue
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funds for the construction of many improvements to the water distribution
and water storage systems, as shown by the following tabulation. The
II majority of these projects will be constructed in 1978.
Projects Financed ThrouKh $3,000,000 Revenue Bond Issue
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WTP Sludge Disposal Facilities
Water Main, 30-inch, WTP to Ohio
Water Main, 20-inch, on Magnolia
Ohio Street ~teve,,-~
Northwest Water Main, 12-inch
Northwest Elevated Water Tank, 0.5 mg
Water Main, 20-inch, MagRslia R9a~.,~d \]~cr ~
tlal.n, :lu-iu\.:h, We~L (.raw'[ord-No. '"f~. srt,liAlf-,..
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575,000
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Road and on
1978
1978
1979
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385,000
324,500
600,342
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REVENUE
Revenue is derived principally from a water rate schedule and a sewer
service charge schedule. Both schedules are based on customer water usage.
The sewer service charge schedule was established at the time the water and
sewerage departments were combined, there having been no previous direct
charge for this service. The sewer service charge schedule has been revised
on several occasions, primarily to establish equitable rates for special
cases. A new water rate schedule was placed in effect on 1 January 1973.
The excess of total revenue over operating expenditures (not including the
bond issue debt service, reserve requirements. and capital improvements),
compared to the amount estimated by First Securities Company, in their
"1961 Financial Feasibility Report," is as follows:
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During the first four years after issuance of the 1961 revenue bonds the
actual balance was well in excess of that estimated. These were relatively
dry years and Schilling Air Force Base was operating at full strength. In
the succeeding'eight years, the balances dropped somewhat below the estimated
figures.
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Actual Balance
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
$ 411,625
514,197
456,503
421,609
345,014
339,345
330,053
304,604
296,650
249,372
283,527
276,709
511 ,656
383,112_'5.77--317(,
317,599 I '
270,459
646,065
Estimated By
First Securities
$ 377 ,949
377,949
377 ,949
377,949
377 ,949
377 ,949
377,949
377,949
377,949
377,949
377,949
377,949
377,949
377,949
(Not
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The conversion of Schilling to commercial, industrial and institutional
facilities and the construction and operation of the new industries in the
South Industrial Area and elsewhere, are bringing about substantial increases
in Salina's population and the number of water and sewer accounts. Sewer
revenues have become relatively stable.
City Ordinance No. 6546 required that the City "maintain and collect rates,
fees and charges for the use of or services rendered by its combined water
and sewage system which will be sufficient. to enable the City to have in
each fiscal year a net operating income from such system in an amount that
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will be at least one hundred thirty-five percent (135%) of the amount
required to be paid by the City in such year on account of both principal
of and interest on the honds herein authorized at the time outstanding."
The water and sewer departments are now operating under Ordinance No. 8635,
dated 15 May, 1978. This ordinance contains the same requirements with
regard to the rate schedules, but changed the debt service ratio from 135
percent to 130 percent.
The following table indicates the Water and Sewer Department income posi-
tion as compared to the requirement of the ordinance.
Principal
Sold Gross Total Operating & Interest Ratio
Year (M. Gal.) Income Expenses Income Payments (in Percent)
1961 1,376.8 $804,342 $507,604 $411,625 $107,242 *
1962 1,420.0 976,057 545,794 514,197 248,624 207.0
1963 1,434.7 960,374 726,104 456,503 234,270 195.0
1964 1,489.9 941,380 519,771, 421,609 231,318 182.0
1965 1,260.3 848,321 503,307 345,014 228,965 151. 0
1966 1,422.3 869,145 529,800 339,345 223,458 152.0
1967 1,364.0 901,731 571 ,678 330,053 222,670 149.0
1968 1,552.0 950,135 645,531 304,604 219,215 139.0
1969 1,640.6 1,006,996 710,346 296,650 220,479 134.5
1970 1,748.0 1,031,720 782,348 249,372 216,574 115.1
1971 1,706.5 1,052,673 791,146 283,527 212,669 133.3
1972 1,644.4 1,034,939 758,230 276,709 213,770 129.4
1973 1,678.0 1,367,809 856,153 511,656 209,702 244.0
1974 1,640.0 1,403,056 1,019,944 383,112 210,648 181. 8
1975 1,673.5 1,479,944 1,162,342 317,602 211,091 150.4
1976 1,740.3 1,560,950 1,290,488 270,462 211 ,386 128.0
1977 1,721.1 1,993'-88 1,347,523 646,065 216,442 298.5
*Not a ,full year of operation.
The required ratio of 135 percent was not maintained from 1969 through
1972, and again fell below the requirement in 1976. This deficiency, plus
the need to issue additional revenue bonds for new system improvements,
required that the Governing Body establish a new rate structure for the
Water and Sewer Departments. The new rate was placed in effect on 1
February, 1977 and resulted in increase in the debt service ratio for the
year 1977.
Plate I indicates graphically the number of accounts and the Water and
Sewer Department revenues, operating expenses and debt service on an annual
basis since 1961.
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CASH FUND ACCOUNTS
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As of 31 December, 1977, all bond accounts are at or above the levels
required by the current Bond Ordinance, and as required by good management
practices.
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Since 31 December, 1974, no funds have been maintained in the Extension and
Bond Retirement Fund. Moneys for extending, improving or enlarging the
City's combined water and sewer system have been obtained from surpluses in
the Treasury and Operating and Maintenance Fund, and from the Depreciation
and Emergency Fund where applicable.
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From 1968 through 1976, no new Revenue Bond Issues were required for capital
improvements to the water and sewer system.
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The major capital improvements projects now under construction are being
financed by the 1977 Revenue Bond Issue, as described earlier in this
report.
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A summary of the Cash Fund Accounts follows:
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The City of Salina has not been required to issue additional revenue bonds
for its combined Water and Sewage Department since the $3,600,000 issue in
1961. All debt service, operating expenses and extensions and betterments
in the system have been financed from water revenues and sewage service
charges.
The funds available for improvements had been declining for several years
following the closing of Schilling Air Force Base and it was necessary to
increase water rates at the beginning of 1973. Under the new rate schedule,
there was an increase of approximately $200,000 in available funds during
the year 1973, as shown by the following table:'
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Year
1974
1975
1976
1977
ASSETS (CASH)
Water & Sewage Treasury
$ 273,385
$ 291,005
$185,437
$ 461,467
Water & Sewerage Operating
Account
81,841
20,289
98,856
14,028
TOTAL ASSETS
59,893
$ 415,119
None
None
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Ext. & Bond Retirement Fund
$ 311,294
$284,293
$ 475,495
LIABILITIES
BALANCE
68,984
$ 346,225
133,548
102,896
$181,397
53,222
$ 422,273
Accounts Payable
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REVIEW OF EARLIER RECOMMENDATIONS
The Conditions and Operations report of 1970 contained recommendations
regarding nine items of improvement. These recommendations, and the action
that has been taken by the City are as follows:
1. Water Rate Increase. A new water rate schedule, designed to
increase water revenues by 50 percent was placed in effect on 1 January
1973.
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purchased
Billin~ Equipment and Methods. New computer equipment has been
and billing methods have been completely modernized.
3. Procedure Manual. A new manual of uniform procedures has been
prepared and is being used.
4. Disposal of Water Plant Wastes. Construction of this project is
nearing completion. It was financed by an EPA Grant in the amount of 75
percent of the eligible costs, with the City's share being financed from a
portion of the 1977 $3,000,000 Revenue Bond Issue. Operation of the facility
will increase the system operating costs for power, labor and maintenance,
but the added costs have been provided for in the water rate schedule now
in effect.
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5. Long Range Water Study. The Engineering Study has been prepared
and approved by the City. City Officials are keeping water storage appli-
cations "alive" but have not as yet undertaken the recommended ground water
survey in the Smoky Hill Valley.
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6 & 7. Arterial Water Mains and Reinforcin~ Mains. Construction of the
recommended Arterial and Reinforcing Water Mains has been undertaken and a
large portion is substantially complete. The remainder is scheduled for
construction in 1978 and 1979. These projects are being funded by the 1977
Revenue Bond Issue.
8. Monitoring Observation Wells. This recommendation is being
followed.
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mended has not as yet been undertaken. With the current rate of commercial,
industrial and residential development in the areas south of Wayne Avenue
and west of the Missouri Pacific railroad, it is now recommended that
additional sewage flow studies of the entire area be undertaken and an
updated plan of area sewer development be established. The plan should
include a new sewage pumping station and eventual abandonment of the
Schilling waste treatment plant.
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1. Old Smoky Hill River Channel.
percent of its annual water supply from
and 30 to 40 percent of its supply from
The City now obtains from 60 to 70
the Old Smoky Hill River Channel
wells.
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The Salina Flood Control Project, constructed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers
and completed in 1961, included a cut-off channel which separated the River
from the built-up portion of the City. A maximum flow of 100 cubic feet
per second was allowed to continue through the original river channel, on
which is located the City's River Intake Facilities. The extremely low
flow has resulted in excessive clogging of the River Channel upstream from
the City's intake structure to the upper end of the River cut-off channel.
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The City Commission began actively to seek a solution to the clogging
problem and its serious consequences. In January, 1978, the City Commis-
sion authorized Wilson & Company to conduct a study of the Old River Channel,
the objective of which was to evaluate concepts for beautification, recrea-
tion enhancement, stabilization of the Channel and banks, alternative
concepts for dealing with the progressive siltation and aggradation of the
old channel and maintenance of the water supply to the raw water intake at
the water treatment plant.
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The study was completed, delivered to and discussed with the City Commis-
sion in the spring of 1978. The study projected that the old channel above
the Western Star Mill Dam would be completely.full of silt sometime between
1983 and 1984, terminating the supply of water to the raw water intake.
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struction costs were prepared for each alternate method.
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sedimentation basin, designed for a flow of 50 cubic feet per second and
located near the upper end of the Old River Channel. This basin would
remove a major portion of the silt, return the settled silt to the cut-off
channel of the river and allow the clarified water to continue in the Old
River Channel to the raw water intake and beyond. The plan also includes
dredging and sloping of the Old River Channel between the Old Mill Dam and
the sedimentation basin and the removal of debris and aquatic vegetation
downstream from the Old Mill Dam to the present outlet at the River.
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entire length of the Old River Channel.
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tive plans and soliciting public support for a project which will insure
continuation of the raw water supply from the River. They are also investi-
gating the availability of Federal funding for a portion of the project
cost.
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actively to insure that an acceptable project is implemented in the near
future to assure continued use of this raw water source.
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2. Restoration of Sewage Gas Utilization. The operating personnel
of Waste Treatment Plant No. 1 have been rehabilitating the sewage gas
collection and burning system to utilize as much of the sewage gas as
possible for digester heating and for other purposes at the treatment
facility. Completion of the remodeling work will improve plant operation
and result in substantial savings in fuel costs, as well as to reduce plant
odors.
It is recommended that efforts to complete the remodeling work be expedited
to achieve full utilization of the excess sewage gas.
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A survey of the operations of the combined water and sewerage department
was conducted. The survey included on-site inspections, examination of
records and reports, and interviews with department personnel.
The combined water and sewerage department is well equipped to perform the
required services to the community. Maintenance, in general, is routine in
nature and is accomplished according to schedule and with reasonable dispatch.
The combined water and sewerage department is. execeptionally well managed
and operated. Administrative personnel are knowledgeable and operate a
business-like, efficient public utility.
In the course of interviews with Department Staff personnel, several matter;-'
were discussed which appear to merit consideration for further study and ~
appropriate action:
1. The arterial and reinforcing water main project now under con-
struction should be completed and placed in operation. This project
includes (1) a 30-inch water main on Fifth Street from the high service
pump station to Santa Fe Avenue, thence South on Santa Fe to Crawford,
thence east on Crawford to Ohio; (2) a 20-inch water main on Ohio from
Crawford to Magnolia, thence west on Magnolia to the south elevated tank;
(3) a 20-inch water main on West Crawford from Santa Fe to Broadway Boule-
vard; (4) a 12~ihch water main on Grand Avenue from Woodlawn to Ninth
Street, thence north on Ninth Street to Euclid Avenue and the proposed
elevated tank; (5) a new 0.5 million gallon elevated water tank near Ninth ~
Street and Interstate 70; (6) a new 20-inch water main on Marymount Road ~
from Greeley south to Crawford, thence east on Crawford to the proposed
shopping center area.
The first three of these projects are substantially complet~ and plans and]
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2. Furnish City water supply to Waste Treatment Plant No.1. This
may be accomplished most economically by constructing a new 6-inch water
main from the end of the present water main on Eastborough north across the
Smoky Hill River to the Plant.
3. There are no major items. of maintenance of the sewerage system
mentioned by the operating personnel which have not already been requested
or provided for in the City budget.
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Major items of maintenance of the water system includes:
!. Relining or possible replacement of the sludge holding tank
within the Calcining Building of the Water Treatment Plant.
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5. Conduct the proposed ground water hydro-geological survey in the
Smoky Hill Valley between Salina and Bridgeport.
6. Other than those stipulated in Paragraph 4, above, there are no
items of unusual repair or maintenance within the ensuing two years in the
Water Department Facilities.
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The results of this study and examination indicate that, as of 31 December
1977, the funds in the Extension and Bond Retirement Account as shown in
the Summary of Cash Funds Account Table are not in excess of the amount
reasonably required to be maintained in such account for extending,
improving or enlarging the combined water and sewerage system of the City
of Salina, Kansas. The reserve accounts "Bond Reserve" and "Depreciation
and Emergency" have reached. the minimum limit set by ordinance.
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The review of the condition and operation of the combined water and sewer-
age system indicates that the system is opertated in a satisfactory manner
and that the conditon, in general, is good.
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the operation of the combined water and sewerage system:
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studies and improvements listed under "Operations and Main-
tenance" be undertaken during the comming two-year period.
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City-County Building
300 W. Ash
Salina Kansas 67401
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Dear Mayor and Conimissioners:
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We are submitting this letter r2port as a sumn~ry of our analyses of the
operating condition of thc >mter and se"er utility of the City of
Salina, Kansas. The information contained herein Was develop cd through
the cooperation of the City's water and sewer utility staff, from the
excellent records maintained by that staff, from annual financial audits
of the utility and from our firm's familiarity with the utility operations
gained through 30 years' experience as Consultants to the City.
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Table 1 and Table 2 indicatE a lO-year history of population, number of
accounts, water consumption and sewage flows. As can be seen the total
water consumption trends generally incrcase with population increase
although the per capita consumption shows a declining trend. The water
consumption trend is expected to coutinue to decline moderately as costs
of water increase, conservation practices bccome more desirable aud as
regulatory standards become more strict. Se\.;age volumes have indicated
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due to regulatory requirements to minimize extraneous and excessive
set,-age flm"s.
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in the water and sewer utility. The revenue: from the: sanitation department
is derivcd from billing servic"s whi"h are performed as part of the
regular water and sewage billing.
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TABLE 1
WATER CONSUMPTION
10-Year History, 1968 to 1977
Water Water
Number of Pumped Metered Gal/Capita
Year Population Accounts Million Gal. Million Gal. /day
1968 38,110 12,532 1,958.39 1,552.0 112
1969 39,013 12,795 2,039.19 1,640.6 115
1970 37,714 12,945 2,223.62 1,748.0 127
1971 37,925 13,155 2,152.72 1,706.5 124
1972 36,609 13,336 2,046.35 1,644.4 123
1973 37,162 13,581 2,124.78 1,678.0 124
1974 37,377 13,016 2,193.64 1,640.0 120
1975 38,378 14,154 2,246.00 1,673.5 120
1976 39,682 14,588 2,413.27 1,740.3 120
*1977 40,532 14,942 2,113.79 1,721.1 116*
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SEWAGE VOLUNES
8-Year History, 1970 to 1977
Metered
Number of Volume
Year Po pula tion Accounts (1) Million Gal. (2)
1970 37,714 12,700 2,022.8
1971 37,925 12,900 2,262.6
1972 36,609 13,200 1,643.2
1973 37,162 13,300 2.069.9
1974 37,377 13,600 1,717.0
1975 38,378 13,900 1,849.1
1976 39,682 14,400 1,811. 9
1977 40,532 14,700 1,963.7
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WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTIlENT
OPERATING REVENUE
10-Year History, 1968 to 1977
Water Sewer Sanitation
Year Dept. Dept. Dept. Total
1968 597,731 349,462 2,943 950,136
1969 652,337 351,640 3,019 1,006,996
1970 670,807 357,771 3,062 1,031,645
1971 677,031 372,517 3,142 1,052,690
1972 647,120 384,634 3,183 1,034,939
1973(1) 973,908 390,624 3,276 1,367,809
1974 1,030,869 366,818 5,369 1,403,056
1975 1,074,725 399,485 5,734 1;479,944
1976 1,137,557 417,573 5,820 1,560,950
1977(2) 1,476,782(3) (4) 591,959(4) 5,980 2,074,721(4)
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justed) (2) 1,501,000 600,400 5,980 2,107,380
(1) New rate schedule for water sales effective 1 January 1973
(2) New rate schedule for water and sewer sales, effective
1 February 1977. (Adjusted) For rate if in effect for 12 months.
(3) Includes charges for fire hydrant rental ($81,135).
(4) New rate in effect for 11 months of the year
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES
WATER AND SEHERAGE DEPARTHENT
10-Year History, 1968 to 1977
Water Se~ler
Year Dept. Dept. Total
1968 451.587 193,938 645,525
1969 499,402 210,605 710,007
1970 551,382 228, 108 779,490
1971 529,371 242,634 772,005
1972 518,101 240,128 758,229
1973 572,888 283,265 856,153
1974 705,157 314,787 1,019,944
1975 786,280 376,062 1,162,342
1976 866,584 423,904 1,290,488
1977 908,759 437,745 1,346,504
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Projected water and sewer utility expenditures and revenue requirements
have been developed based on existing trends, anticipated future changes
in operating procedure, proposed debt service requirements and minor
capital improvements which will be required to keep the water and sewage
utility responsive to its customers. Minor capital improvements,
although not specifically identified in the historical expenditures have
fluctuated in the past but have been financed from the operating revenues.
Projected annual minor capital improvements are expected to remain
relatively constant due to a recently established polley of the City
requiring extension of the water and sewer utilities into new areas to
be paid for by the developer of that area. This policy relieves the
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Utili~y of initial financing of these improvements. Projected minor
capital improvements are expected to vary from $50,000 to $200,000
annually and ftverage approximately $125,000.00.
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Table 5 and Table 6 indicate projected population, number of accounts,
operating revenues and expenditures for the water and sewer utility
through 1997 and presents a summary of our study analyses.
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Based on our analyses and projections of the City's Water and Sewer
Utilities, a minimum annual net operating income of approximately
$700,000 must be maintained through 1986 to provide appropriate debt
service coverage and funds for annual minor capital improvements. To
provide such funds an adjustment in the I~ater and Sewer Rate Schedules
will be required periodically to increase total revenues to compensate
for increased costs.
Based upon our analyses and projections, proposed rate adjustments
required to produce the projected revenues would occur at two-year
intervals beginning in 1980 and extending through 1986. The adjustments
must be capable of covering increases in operating costs as well as
provide bond coverage.
Table 7 summarizes the prqjected water and sewage operations with
suggested rate adjustments which increase operating revenues by 6
percent in 1980, 9 percent in 1982, 8 percent in 1984, and 5 percent in
1986. Operating expenses have been projected to increase 6 percent
annually during this time interval.
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Beyond 1986 when the proposed refunding debt service decreases, net
operating incomes of approximately $500,000 annually should be main-
tained. Timely rate adjustments Idll be needed to produce the required
operating revenues to provide for all operating expenses, debt service,
projected minor capital improvements and bond coverage.
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The City should continue its practice of reviel<ing I<ater and sel<age
revenues and expenditures annually so that the appropriate rate adjust-
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