Okaloosa County BOCC — August 11, 2015 — Water and Sewer

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: WATER & SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND/WATER OPERATIONS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is responsible for assuring that safe and adequate water supplies are provided to users of the County water system. This is accomplished through a network of 21 wells, 19 water tanks, 466 miles of water distribution mains, 52 miles of water service lines, and 3,980 fire hydrants. Read in excess of 32,000 meters each month and maintain backflow preventer program. REVENUE: The Water & Sewer enterprise fund receives all revenue through monthly customer billings, capacity expansion charges and related ancillary charges for use of both the Water and Sewer systems within the Okaloosa County service area. The funds customer base is currently in excess of 37,000 water service and 34,000 sewer service connections both residential and commercial. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR: Ø Performed internal audit of large meters (2” and larger) by field verifying meter size matches customer service database. Ø Implemented large meter testing & replacement program, and instituted additional checks and balances for large meters. Ø Performed major maintenance and painting on 1 elevated water tank (Bluewater Bay). Ø Del Cerro II Well (construction) – install new potable water well in the Mid-County area to increase potable water supply and reliability of the system. Ø Future Water Supply (planning) – continue with Implementation Plan to ensure the sustainability of a safe, reliable, and adequate water supply in the future, with efforts focused along the Shoal River for an offline reservoir. Partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and completed a system-wide hydraulic and water quality model. Ø Mid County Tank #4 (land acquisition) – a second elevated water tank near the Bob Sikes Industrial Park would provide for increased storage, reliability, and redundancy for the potable water and fire suppression systems. This project is partially funded by a Northwest Florida Water Management District grant. Approximately 1.1 acres of land was acquired for the tank and associated infrastructure. Ø Newcastle Area Water System Improvements (construction) – provide new, larger water mains to the area and fire hydrants to provide increased fire protection and ensure the reliability of the system. This project is partially funded by a Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Community Development Block Grant. PROGRAM GOAL: Provide safe, adequate and affordable water supplies to users of the County water system. Provide seamless addition of new water customers. Repair & maintain water wells, tanks, and potable water booster pump stations. Maintain backflow preventer program. Read in excess of 32,000 meters each month and perform all account turn on and turn offs. Maintain the highest standard as it relates to all facets of the customer service function including new service set up, billing and collections. Insure strict compliance with ALL Federal and State requirements through periodic sample testing and constant monitoring. KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. Ensure budgetary, personnel, customer service and purchasing functions comply with County policies and procedures. 2. Preserve and protect infrastructure to provide quality of service to customers. 3. Maintain and extend the useful life and utility of County facilities.  4. Reduce overall per capita consumption through the promotion and utilization of conservation techniques. 5. Ensure the preservation and safe operation of all work related equipment. 6. Assure water meets all applicable State and Federal drinking water standards. 7. Assure system is operated in such a fashion as to meet peak loads in all service areas. The following projects are planned f