Title
Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chief Executive Officer of Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into an Agreement for Standby Regional Water Service between Colorado Springs Utilities and Stratmoor Hills Water District
Presenter:
Jenny Bishop, System Project Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
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Summary:
Stratmoor Hills Water District (Stratmoor Hills) has requested Standby Regional Water Service from Colorado Springs Utilities. Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking City Council approval of a resolution authorizing and directing its Chief Executive Officer to enter into an Agreement for Standby Regional Water Service with Stratmoor Hills.
Background:
Stratmoor Hills' service area is located south of the City and west of I-25. Stratmoor Hills has requested Standby Regional Water Service from Colorado Springs Utilities through a special contract with a twenty-five (25) year term for the treatment and delivery through Colorado Springs Utilities' water system to Security's water system of up to 175 acre-feet per year of water owned or controlled by Stratmoor Hills or, from time to time, fully consumable water owned or controlled by Colorado Springs Utilities. Contracts for regional water service require prior approval from City Council.
Previous Council Action:
City Council had approved short term regional water service agreements with Stratmoor Hills in 2017.
Financial Implications:
Based on the Water Regional System Availability Fee, Colorado Springs Utilities would collect at least $22,400 per year for standby service to Stratmoor Hills. Utilities would also collect a commodity charge for any deliveries of water under the Agreement.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
The Utilities Board recommended bringing the proposed Agreement for Standby Regional Water Service to City Council for consideration.
Stakeholder Process:
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