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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (95)Council Meeting Regular Session April 1, 2015 1 2 Town Council Meeting Announcements 3 Upcoming Meetings 4 5 6 Water Utility Commission Annual Report April, 2015 Oro Valley Town Council Meeting April 1, 2015 7 PURPOSE OF REPORT Required by Council Documentation of actions of the Water Utility Commission Documentation of activities of the Water Utility Public Information 8 ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Customer Service Water Quality Water Supply Water Resource Planning & Management Water Conservation Operations Security & Emergency Response Planning Engineering & Planning Capital Projects Financial Highlights & Rates 9 ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Customer Service 19,107 water service connections Approximately 41,884 people 191 new connections in 2014 2.28 billion gallons of potable water delivered to our customers 719 million gallons of reclaimed water delivered Customers conserving water Advanced Metering Infrastructure Countryside and Oro Valley Phase 1 and 2 complete – 8,788 meters Project complete in March, 2016 10 ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Water Conservation Program Conducted 113 free water audits Education Conservation literature Youth Water Conservation Program Rain Sensor Program AquaHawk alerting Member of Water Conservation Alliance of Southern Arizona 11 ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Water Quality 58 sample sites 1,360 tests in 2014 Met all federal and state water quality standards No violations – 13 years 12 ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Water Utility Operations – Potable & Reclaimed 22 operating wells OVWSA - Water level decline of 1.58 feet in 2014 CS WSA– Water level rise of 0.7 feet in 2014 19 reservoirs – 11.6 MG Potable -1.5 MG Reclaimed 27 booster stations 364 miles of water mains 2,147 fire hydrants 7,844 valves 13 ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Engineering & Planning New Development 9 Water Improvement Plans reviewed & approved 14 Water Plans were constructed, inspected and accepted Capital Projects CAP Interconnect Projects Countryside and Calle Buena Vista Glover Road system connection Project Naranja Park reclaimed and potable water lines 14 ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Water Supply Pumped 5,612 acre feet of groundwater Delivered 2,206 acre feet of reclaimed water Delivered 1,828 acre feet of wheeled CAP water Recharged 9,000 acre feet of CAP water All recovery wells No longer reliant on CAGRD Less water level declines 15 ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Financial Highlights and Rates Three Water Utility Funds Enterprise Operating Fund Potable Water System Development Impact Fee Fund Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fee Fund Debt Obligations as of 12/31/14 Annual Debt Service - $5,297,957 Total Outstanding Debt -$42,830,828 Confirmation of AA- bond rating Water Utility Commission reviewed Water Rates Analysis and recommended an increase in commodity rate and decease in GPF 16 ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT WUC recommends Council accept the Annual Report Staff requests acceptance of Annual Report Final report will be on website and posted at Town Administration and Water Utility Office 17 18 Strategic Facilities Plan Parks & Recreation Department April 1, 2015 19 Strategic Facility Planning Council Directive (Oct. 1, 2014) Develop a strategic plan that will guide the development of a comprehensive park system Recognize key program elements that were recognized in the 2014 community outreach efforts Identify place-holder locations for program elements that will not be included in the Naranja Park Programming & Conceptual Design Update Ensure there is a net gain of facilities as part of the implementation plan 20 How we got here Town of Oro Valley Strategic Plans Town of Oro Valley Strategic Plan 2011 Finance & Economic Development Strategy: Encourage the attraction, expansion and retention of diverse employment, retail, and tourism opportunities Town of Oro Valley Strategic Plan 2013 Economic Development Strategy: Support local, national and international sporting events Community Services Strategy: Seek to make continuous improvements to Town parks and other facilities. Initiate an update of the Naranja Park Master Plan and Programming & Conceptual Design documents Town of Oro valley Strategic Plan 2015 Economic Development Strategy: Support cultural, entertainment, and sporting venues Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Development Focus Area: Develop exceptional recreation and cultural facilities and programs that attract visitors and events that enhance residents’ quality of life and strengthens the economy 21 Summer 2014 Community Outreach Continued Community open house “tell us what Parks & Recreation amenities you want in Oro Valley” (June 5) Community survey available on-line (June 5 – July 5) Statistically valid telephone survey (June) Special event attendance Farmers Market (June) 4th of July Celebration Put me in Coach (August) Focus group meetings (July 10 and Oct 6) Organized sports groups (baseball, softball, soccer, football, lacrosse, aquatics, cycling, ultimate frisbee, etc.) Arts and culture groups (SAACA, Oro Valley Historical Society, Great American Playhouse) Other park user groups (equestrian, hiking, archery, RC flyers, BMX, skateboarding, etc.) 22 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Strategic facilities plan concept and outline presentation; request for PRAB assistance (December 9, 2014) Strategic facilities plan first draft presentation (January 20, 2015) Strategic facilities plan final draft presentation and unanimous support (March 10, 2015) 23 Overview Strategic Facilities Plan “To develop future plans which incorporate the community’s values and needs while having the capacity to facilitate, promote, and enhance economic development and sports tourism as the Town grows” The plan includes Definitions – park types Current inventory Strategic facilities direction 24 Four focus areas Strategic Facilities Direction Traditional park facilities Focus on community needs Park amenities Consolidate large user groups National standards comparison Tourism emphasis Sport tourism Historic and cultural tourism Eco-tourism Park facility acquisitions Collaboration and partnerships 25 Summary Strategic Facilities Plan “it is anticipated that this plan will address the requirements of all users through a plan that emphasizes a net gain in facilities, while building capacity for tourism opportunities through the continued building of partnerships and funding relationships in the community” 26 Strategic Facilities Plan Questions 27 28 Naranja Park Facility Program and Conceptual Site Plan Presentation to Mayor and Council - April 1, 2015 29 Project History – Highlights Project Initiation Public Outreach Facility Programming Conceptual Site Plan Adjustments to Program and Site Plan PRAB Review and Approval 30 Guiding Principles Address community needs and preferences Accommodate wide range of users Encourage visitation and economic activity Consider feasibility Ensure consistency with the vision / plan for overall park system 31 Facility Program Overview Family Recreational Facilities Lighted Sports Fields Outdoor Performance Venue Event Center Supporting Infrastructure 32 Conceptual Site Plan 33 General / Family Recreational Facilities Walking Paths and Trails Picnic Ramadas / Group Use Area Playgrounds Splash Pad 34 General / Family Recreational Facilities Community Lawn Skate / Bike Park Bicycle Staging Area Dog Park (Existing) Archery Range (Existing) 35 General / Family Recreational Facilities 36 Lighted Sports Fields (8) Multi-Sport Fields (2 Existing) (4) Baseball Fields 37 Lighted Sports Fields 38 Outdoor Performance Venue Permanent Stage Seating (Accessible and Lawn) Infrastructure for Temporary Light and Sound Systems 39 Outdoor Performance Venue 40 Event Center Large - Flexible Space (40,000 – 50,000 SF) Accommodates wide range of users / activities Integrates indoor / outdoor spaces Cost effective to construct and operate 41 Event Center 42 Event Center – Features / Floor Plan 43 Event Center – Potential Uses Indoor Sports 44 Event Center – Potential Uses Fairs and Exhibits 45 Event Center – Potential Uses Community Festivals and Gatherings 46 Event Center – Outdoor Spaces 47 Event Center – Outdoor Spaces 48 Event Center – Outdoor Spaces Playground / Splash Pad Community Lawn Outdoor Patio Food Truck Area 49 Utilities and Infrastructure Park Operation and Maintenance Facility Utility Systems 50 Utilities and Infrastructure 51 Requirements to Complete Master Plan Council approval of Program and Conceptual Site Plan Integration of Council Recommendations Draft Master Plan PRAB Review of Draft Master Plan Mayor & Council Adoption of Plan 52 53 54