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PINE-STRAWBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Board Action Item

 

MEETING DATE:

 

February 22, 2024

AGENDA ITEM:

6.b

PRESENTER:

Paul Hendricks

SUBJECT:

Discuss and Take Possible Action Regarding the Status, Prioritization, and Funding of Capital Projects


BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: USDA PROGRAM(S) & OTHER INITIATIVES

USDA Capital Program:

Phase 1-

Water Line Replacement Projects:

    • The WIFA/USDA funded water line replacement project Dashboard Report is on-line.

Construction Activities

    • Whispering Pines: Final project documentation and project close out is in process.
    • Woodland Heights: The Contractor expects to complete the project in February 2024.
    • White Oak/Cedar Meadows:  Construction is scheduled to start work in April 2024.
  • Portals 1 & 2: Construction is scheduled to start work in early April 2024.

Deep Well Project SV3

  • The well is planned to be drilled to a total depth of 2,000 feet.
  • The first 1,000 feet of 14” casing has been installed.
  • Drilling reached a depth of 1,731 feet by February 17th.
  • Geophysical testing is being scheduled prior to installing the remaining casing.
  • The remaining casing will be installed and secured in place by late February or early March 2024.
  • Well development and test pumping are scheduled during March and April 2024, followed by demobilization of the drilling rig and associated equipment.
  • The design engineer has provided a preliminary set of project design documents for review by the district. Once comments are finalized the site civil drawings can be submitted to ADEQ and USDA for approval.
  • The district will be seeking input from fencing and landscape companies related to the project.
  • APS is working with PSWID, and potential landowners related to routing options for the delivery of 3-phase power to the new well site. The APS electrical service and associated equipment are likely to be a critical path item for this well.

 USDA Capital Program

Interim Financing from WIFA for USDA Projects

  • PSWID continues to process WIFA construction loan funds for disbursements requests on active construction projects.
  • Sunrise Engineering continues to provide the USDA required, full time Resident Project Representative (RPR) construction observation services.

Non-USDA/WIFA Project Initiatives:

  • Well and Water Production Infrastructure-
    • A test pump was installed in the Milk Ranch 1 well and operated at various pumping rates to determine an optimum pumping rate without producing excessive sand. To manage sand intrusion, a smaller pump had been installed that only pumped 15-gpm compared to the original test capacity of 140-gpm. District staff and the consultant were able to video the well in operation and gradually increase the pumping rate up to 60-gpm without excessive sand intrusion. A new variable speed drive power unit and a 60-gpm pump can now be installed prior to the peak summer water demands.
    • District Staff continue work related to the inspection, well capacity testing, repair, and improvement of existing wells and booster stations to maintain water system reliability to meet summer water demands.
    • Well Status Logs are reviewed and updated.
    • District Staff continue working on leak response and detection activities.

WIFA Project Meeting Items Review and Action:

  • Review the USDA project list and procurement issues.
  • WIFA Disbursements are reviewed and processed.
  • Project Issues are addressed.
  • EUSI personnel make construction project site visits to observe construction activities.
  • EUSI personnel accompany District Staff as needed on field site visits and discuss water system and project issues.
  • EUSI staff check the status of the WIFA Labor Boards on active projects.
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