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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
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June 24, 2005
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SUBJECT: TEMPORARY WATER BOOSTER PUMP STATION
The purpose of this Informal Report is to advise the City Council of a proposal to install a temporary
water booster pump station at the intersection of North Beach Street and Meacham Boulevard to increase
transmission capacity to north Fort Worth to address peak summer water demands. A Mayor and Council
Communication seeking authorization to enter into equipment rental and real property leases for the
pump station will be submitted to the City Council for consideration on June 28, 2005. This Informal
Report provides information concerning the need for the temporary pump station, actions taken by the
Water Department to increase transmission capacity to north Fort Worth, and actions proposed by the
Water Department to encourage water conservation.
Background
As part of an overall plan to increase the water transmission capacity from the Holly Water Treatment
Plants to north Fort Worth, the City Council awarded a contract to install a 54 -inch pipeline between
White Settlement Road and Northside Drive in November, 2004 (M &C C- 20414). The pipeline was
originally scheduled to be in service by June, 2005. However, construction startup was delayed by
extended negotiations to acquire the necessary easements. Construction was further delayed by discovery
of an unforeseen underground soil condition under the West Fork of the Trinity River, which has required
re- design of the proposed crossing near the Jacksboro Highway bridge, further delaying completion of
this project beyond summer, 2005. The completion of this pipeline is crucial to the City's ability to meet
the peak summer water demand from the rapidly growing north Fort Worth area and wholesale customer
cities such as Southlake and Keller. Without the 54 -inch pipeline in service, the City's existing north side
delivery capacity could be exceeded due to the combination of rapid growth in the customer base and
summer temperatures and precipitation. It should be noted that the Water Department does not anticipate
issues concerning supply of water or treatment capacity. The issue relates to our capacity to deliver water
to our customers.
Water Department staff, in conjunction with Freese and Nichols, have identified an alternative to meet
the projected 2005 peak summer usage in north Fort Worth. The Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant
(Rolling Hills) was recently expanded from 160 million gallon per day (MGD) to 200 MGD. With the
installation of a temporary in -line booster pump station to increase transmission of water to the north Fort
Worth area, the additional capacity available at Rolling Hills can be utilized to help meet the projected
peak summer demand.
The Water Department will submit a Mayor and Council Communication for consideration on June 28,
2005, requesting authorization to enter into an equipment lease and ground lease necessary to install an
in -line booster pump station at the northwest corner of the intersection of North Beach Street and
Meacham Boulevard. The pump station would be installed on a temporary basis to provide increased
transmission capacity for the peak summer months. It is anticipated the pump station would be removed
no later than October 1, 2005. This pump station may also be used in the future to meet peak demands, if
necessary.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
No.
June 21> 2005
Page 2 of 2
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY WATER BOOSTER PUMP STATION
Water conservation efforts:
In addition to taking steps to increase delivery capacity as outlined above, the Water Department has
prepared a communication program to advise the public of water conservation issues and potential water
use restrictions. The City Council approved an amended Water Conservation Plan (M & C G- 14752) and
Drought Contingency /Emergency Water Plan (M & C G- 14753) on April 19, 2005. The Drought
Contingency Plan provides 4 stages of water restrictions:
• Stage 1: ongoing, with voluntary conservation measures
• Stage 2: Time of day and day of week outdoor watering restrictions and taking water from
hydrants except for firefighting or activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and
welfare.
• Stage 3: Additional prohibitions on fountains, vehicle washing, and swimming pool draining,
filling, refilling or topping off
• Stage 4: Outdoor uses of water are prohibited with a very few exceptions.
Proposed Communication Plan:
The Water Department's proposed communication plan includes the following:
• Inclusion of an insert in the July water bill;
• News release to neighborhood associations concerning drought plan stages and tips for reducing
outdoor water use;
• July bill message on Yard Smart Seminar (one session on proper watering techniques);
• Calls to neighborhood associations to offer speakers on outdoor watering techniques;
• Meetings with print media; and
• Development of class on water conservation issues and proper lawn watering techniques.
In addition, the Water Department is working with other City departments to address enforcement issues,
in the event that it is necessary for the City Manager to declare Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan
or higher, which will result in implementation of mandatory water use restrictions.
Please contact Acting Water Director Frank Crumb at (817) 392 -8243 with any questions.
Charles R. Boswell
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS