Departments of Utilities and Community Development
Reference: Easement to United Power for the Lutz Reservoir Pump Station Construction, Project #24-008628
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez - City Manager
Prepared By: Scott Olsen - Director of Utilities
Date Prepared: February 1, 2025
PURPOSE
Requesting City Council approval of a 10’, permanent, non-exclusive easement on the Lutz Property for United Power to install the electrical service in.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The City previously awarded a contract to JR Engineering for the design of a pump station and transmission main at Lutz Reservoir for the non-potable system. The design contract also included the design of a parking lot and trail connections for the open space. During the design process, City staff and the consultant determined the appropriate service area for the non-potable irrigation system and the necessary requirements to serve that area. The service area was then broken into several phases based on assumptions regarding timing of development. System hydraulics were determined based on the overall service area and land uses from the Comprehensive Plan and/or development plans.
City staff worked with various consultants to determine the impact the non-potable reservoir would likely have on potable water demand as the City continues to grow. Staff and the consultants estimated demand at City build-out (determined from Community Development’s presentation on growth several years ago). At a population of 135,283, it is estimated that the potable demand will be approximately 42.7 million gallons per day in the peak summer/irrigation season. With the implementation of the Lutz non-potable irrigation system, a 10 to 15% reduction in overall peak demand may be seen. This would reduce the peak demand at full build-out to approximately 38.4 million gallons per day. This is a very large reduction in potable water demand.
A contract for construction services was awarded to HPM, Inc. by City Council on October 15, 2024. The project is under construction and is slated to be complete by early 2026. An electrical easement is now needed for United Power to provide power to the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommend approval of the ordinance granting United Power a 10’, permanent, non-exclusive easement for the installation of an electrical service to power the Lutz Reservoir pump station.
ATTACHMENTS
● PowerPoint Presentation
● Ordinance
● DRAFT Easement Agreement