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CITY OF COLTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT For Council Meeting of January 13, 1998 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: LEN WOOD, INTERIM CITY MANAGER FROM: THOMAS K. CLARKE, UTILITY DIRECTOR-Tyj' SUBJECT. RECHE CANYON WATER PRESSURE STUDY DATE. JANUARY 6, 1998 BACKGROUND Following a number -of inquiries regarding the perceived high water pressure in the Reche. Canyon area of Colton, the Water Division commissioned Krieger and Stewart to provide an analysis of the water system there and make a recommendation of alternatives to provide static pressure throughout the area. DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS The draft report from Krieger and Stewart is attached to this report. The conclusions are outlined in that draft: In order to alleviate any concerns from the customers and to provide consistent and reliable service in the affected area, the Water Division must undertake one of the alternatives developed by the consultant. These range from a quick fix costing $75,000 to an ultimate plan that would cost approximately $1.4 `million. The two preferred approaches would cost between $130,000 and $240,000. ALTERNATIVES The Department could proceed with any of the alternatives uponcompletion of the necessary budget adjustments to fund the project. FINANCIAL Making any corrections to the water pressure in Reche Canyon was not contemplated in the current budget. Funds may be available in the current year, visa-vis budget modifications, if other projects are postponed to future periods. Otherwise, the pressure project will have to be considered in subsequent budget approvals. One major question will have to be addressed prior to final costing estimates. The consultant noted that an adjustment in the water pressure might affect fire flow requirements in some areas. This would be particularly true where homes had fire sprinklers. These may have been installed to optimally operate at the higher water pressure. A change could impact the functionality of the fire protection system. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT None. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council accept and file the Reche Canyon Water Pressure Report and provide any additional guidance to the City Manager in resolving the water pressure issue. Page 1 of 1 Item# 28