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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-29; Municipal Water District; 077; Management & Operating Plan4B# 0)/f MTG. l/29/91 DEPT. P CMWD - AGEND- -BILL --I I TITLE: MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING PLAN RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept report and direct staff to take action to implement the action plan for establishment of a Utilities Department. ITEM EXPLANATION: / The Management and Operating Study has been completed by John Heiss, of Hughes, Heiss and Associates. The study recommends that a City Utility Department be established to be responsible for all water operations. The sewer maintenance function would also be included in recommended department. Copies of the study have been distributed to members of the board and commission. Attached is a recommended plan of action for the establishment of the Utilities Department. If the Board of Directors concurs, staff will take steps to implement the action plan. FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal impact will be identified as specific actions are recommended. EXHIBITS: 1. Plan of Action for establishment of Utilities Department. A PLAN OF ACJJON FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF TJTKITIES DEPARTMENT ASSUMPTIONS 1. Responsibility for all water operations would be consolidated under one department, the Utilities Department. 2. CMWD would be retained as a legal entity. a. Separate accounting and funds. b. Utilize water district law C. Seat on CWA d. Insurance program e. Purchase of water from CWA 3. CMWD employees will become city employees. a. Uniform work rules, compensation and benefits b. Observe intent of Exhibit A 4. All services required by CMWD will be supplied by City departments in accordance with City policies, procedures, and practices. 5. Water Commission will continue to function to assist Board of Directors in matters relating to water policy. a. Potable water b. Reclaimed water C. Conservation IMPLEMENTATION 1. Adopt operating agreement between CMWD and City 2. Establish City Utilities Department 3. Develop and implement plan to transition CMWD employees to City employment Board of Directors and City Council City Manager and City Council CMWD employees staff, City staff, City Council 4. Transfer work units a. Meter reading and customer service functions from Utilities/Maintenance Department to Utilities Department b. Finance and accounting function from CMWD to City Finance Department C. Water billing function from City Finance Department to Utilities Department d. Inspection function from CMWD to City Engineering Department e. Sewer Maintenance function from Utilities/Maintenance Department to Utilities Department @a . Y . 0 2 Tl 0 iv m d ii tld r tn x z m z c3 u (D > cn cn d z tb c3 0 2 m 0 v 0 Tl 0 m % c3 I m b3 r mm Z cn 44 * ’ F Fl X z m Z \ r t; X z, m Z