2008 - 2017 Capital Improvement Program

Project #8056, Meter Improvements

Description:

This improvement project will upgrade MCES’ ability to measure flows for billing, operational, and planning purposes; standardize meter equipment at similar facilities; and develop and/or revise MCES’ meter guidelines. Meter improvements include meter rehabilitation or replacement, temporary meter installation, and new meter installation.

Project Map

Purpose and Justification:

Accurate flow metering is the basis of the MCES' billing system. It's essential that our customers trust the reliability and accuracy of the flow metering system. The project provides a systematic approach for capital improvements to the flow metering system. Increases in flow, greater emphasis on capturing peak flows stemming from MCES’ infiltration/inflow program, normal facility rehabilitation needs, and the need for additional flow metering locations for system planning purposes are driving this meter improvements project.

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Project Authorization:

	Project Schedule		Authorizations
	Start	End	Funding	Status
Prelim. Engr.	Jan-06	Nov-06	$632,000	Approved
Design	Dec-06	Feb-08	$2,528,000	Approved
Construction	Mar-08	May-10	$8,840,000	Approved
Prior Authorization:			$4,000,000
2008 Budget Adjustment:			$8,000,000
Total 2008 Authorization:			$12,000,000
Future Authorizations:			$0
Total Project Cost:			$12,000,000

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Projected Cash Flow:

	Authorized	Future	Total
Prior to 2008	$900,000	$0	$900,000
2008 Budget	2,000,000	0	2,000,000
2009	5,000,000	0	5,000,000
2010	4,000,000	0	4,000,000
2011	0	00	0
2012	0	0	0
2013	0	0	0
2014	0	0	0
2015	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0
2017	0	0	0
Post-2017	0	0	0
Contingency	100,000	0	100,000
Totals	$12,000,000	0	$12,000,000

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Impact on O&M Costs:

Impact generally minor as the projects are of a rehabilitative nature.

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Metropolitan Council

2008 - 2017 Capital Improvement Program