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5 Year Capital Replacement Program

FY2019

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Five Year Capital Replacement Program

FY2019

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Justin McCusker President

Saundra F. Jacobs Vice President

Betty H. Olson, Ph. D. Director

Charley Wilson Director

Charles T. Gibson Director

Overview

The Santa Margarita Water District’s (District) Five Year Capital Replacement Program (CRP) is a

projection of the District’s capital funding requirements for planned capital replacement

projects from Fiscal Year 2019 through Fiscal Year 2023.

This planning document outlines the proposed projects for the next five years and provides an

overview of the upcoming replacements throughout the domestic water, recycled water, and

wastewater systems. The project costs provided are planning estimates and are to be reviewed

each year to confirm applicability. This document is not a cashflow projection but a listing of

proposed projects.

The CRP is just one component of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Each of these

components provides a specific function to the overall CIP.

Capital Replacement Program The District must continue to reinvest in its infrastructure to maintain its high level of service to

its customers. Due to the age of the District and the timing of its development phases, much of

the District’s linear infrastructure (pipelines) are in the middle of its life‐cycle. In time, the need

for pipeline replacements will increase. However, mechanical and electrical equipment, as seen

with the Chiquita Wastewater Treatment Plant, must be upgraded over time as infrastructure

wears and to address regulatory requirements. The District also has an obligation to contribute

a proportional share to the upgrade of regional or shared facilities.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Capital Replacement Program (CRP)

Development Reliability

These projects are typically greater than $50,000 and are required to maintain the level of

service that SMWD expects. They have historically been funded through rates with sometimes

with the usage of reserves. New approaches to funding the proposed CRP are being developed

and will be produced in a subsequent document.

Development Projects The District expands system capacity and extends infrastructure to serve new development as it

occurs. These projects are identified based on projected growth rates by geographic area.

These projects are undertaken specifically to serve new development rather than to benefit

existing customers, and costs are funded by local community facility districts or developers.

Reliability Projects Reliability projects enhance the District water supply portfolio to decrease reliance on imported

water and provide a sustainable source of supply in case of emergencies. These projects are

also necessary to meet the District’s stated objectives to fully recycle all wastewater by 2019

and achieve 30 percent local water supply by 2030. Recycled water and other local non‐

domestic projects provide a direct and indirect benefit to the District’s water customers by

lowering potable water use for irrigation, thus freeing potable water capacity for other users, as

well as by decreasing long‐term imported water costs and providing a drought resistant water

source. All of these possibilities have the ability to continue to move the District towards

greater water independence. Below is a short list of projects under consideration that the

District is working on as part of Reliability Projects:

‐ Expansion of 3AWRP

‐ Oso Creek Barrier treatment

‐ Recycled water conversions

‐ Recycled water conveyance projects

‐ San Juan Watershed Project

‐ Alternative local water supplies

‐ Talega / City of San Clemente

wastewater diversions

Since these projects are designed to support the strategic goals of the District, there are options

on the financing and timing of these projects.

Overview

The project listings within this workbook are shown with their estimated costs associated with

the beginning of the project. For instance, a project that starts in 2020 and goes until 2023 will

show the entire project in 2020 with no costs spread over 2021, 2022, and 2023. The rationale

behind this is that funds must be available for a project at its inception, not its conclusion.

Column1 Ongoing 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

01 ‐ Domestic Water System 1,865,000$ 1,652,200$ 1,927,000$ 1,096,400$ 2,728,400$ 820,700$

02 ‐ Recycled Water System 50,000$ 470,000$ 560,000$ 1,170,000$ 850,000$ 703,400$

03 ‐ Wastewater System 1,477,500$ 6,595,000$ 705,000$ 1,365,000$ 1,210,000$ 1,260,000$

04 ‐ Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant 2,710,000$ 3,963,300$ 65,800$ 780,000$ 450,000$ 1,905,000$

05 ‐ Oso Creek Water Reclamation Plant 500,000$ 750,000$ 54,800$

06 ‐ 3A Water Reclamation Plant 7,805,000$ 10,749,000$ 400,000$ 650,000$ 700,000$ 600,000$

07 ‐ Outside Agency Capital 2,639,000$ 5,036,413$ 2,193,523$ 4,255,963$ 2,189,612$ 1,375,416$

08 ‐ Overhead 170,000$ 995,000$ 150,000$

Grand Total 17,216,500$ 30,210,913$ 6,056,123$ 9,317,363$ 8,128,012$ 6,664,516$

01 ‐ Domestic Water Projects Projects associated with the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the domestic water system.

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Altisima Z5 PS ‐ Upgrade jockey pump 85,000$

AMP Z1 PS ‐ Investigate/Repair subsidence 150,000$

AMP Z1 PS ‐ Rehab 4 pumps 87,000$

Antonio Z3 PS ‐ Replace MCC on Pumps 5+6 330,000$

Antonio Z3 PS ‐ Replace switchgear and MCCs on Pumps 1‐4 725,000$

Aurora Z2 PRS ‐ Install SCADA monitoring 50,000$

Domestic Water ‐ Cathodic Protection 600,000$

Domestic Water ‐ Placeholder 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$

Domestic Water ‐ Remote monitoring of cathodic protection 300,000$

Domestic Water ‐ Replace 40' of pipeline in RSM 80,000$

Domestic Water ‐ SCADA Phase III 300,000$

Domestic Water ‐ SCADA Replacements 142,200$ 200,000$ 171,400$ 128,400$ 95,700$

Domestic Water ‐ Valve Replacement Program 225,000$ 225,000$ 225,000$ 225,000$ 225,000$

Empresa Z3 PRS ‐ Install SCADA monitoring 50,000$

Estado Z4 Res. ‐ Install res. management system 660,000$

Florecer Z1 PRS ‐ Install SCADA monitoring 50,000$

Foothill Z4 PS ‐ Upgrade switchgear 250,000$

Island Pasture Z3 Reservoir ‐ Install CP array 105,000$

Lakeside PS ‐ Engine overhaul 500,000$

Lakeside PS ‐ Replace soft starts 55,000$

MNWD Intertie @ Via Noveno/Los Alisos ‐ Rehab intertie 65,000$

Plano Z4 Reservoir ‐ Resurface exterior 775,000$

San Fernando Z1 PRS ‐ Install SCADA monitoring 50,000$

South County Pipeline ‐ Inspect pipe wall thickness 200,000$

Talega Z1 Res. ‐ Install res. management system 550,000$

Trabuco Ridge Z4 Res. ‐ Install res. management system 660,000$

Via Noveno Z2 PRS ‐ Install SCADA Monitoring 50,000$

Grand Total 1,865,000$ 1,652,200$ 1,927,000$ 1,096,400$ 2,728,400$ 820,700$

CAMP #: STAT‐04.01.19002

Project Name: Altisima Z5 PS ‐ Upgrade jockey pump

Project Location: Altisima Z5 Pump Station

Total Budget: $85,000

Project Date: 2019 ‐ 2019

Background: Altisima Pump Station was constructed when the distribution system in the area was a

closed loop system with less customers and no reservoir serving the local area. Once the area became

more populated, Rancho Trabuco Reservoir was constructed in 1991 and the system became an open

loop system which changed the flow pattern seen at Altisima Pump Station.

Justification: The pump scheduled to be upgraded is known as a jockey pump. Essentially it's a smaller

pump that prevents larger pumps from repeatedly cycling on and off during periods of low demand.

Ongoing flow analysis has determined that replacing the jockey pump with a low‐capacity pump will

provide the District more redundancy in it's Zone 5 distribution network.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.08.20002

Project Name: AMP Z1 PS ‐ Investigate/Repair subsidence

Project Location: AMP Z1 Pump Station



Background: The AMP Z1 Pump Station is utilized to get water in/out of R‐6 Emergency Reservoir and

provide backup pumping for the Allen McCullough pipeline which accounts for approximately 30% of the

District's potable water demand. A recent inspection of the facility resulted in subsidence issues that

require investigation.

Justification: Staff estimated $150,000 in costs for the investigation of the subsidence and to perform

some minimal repair work to prevent the issue from becoming worse.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.01.20001

Project Name: AMP Z1 PS ‐ Rehab 4 pumps

Project Location: AMP Z1 Pump Station



Background: The AMP Z1 Pump Station is utilized to get water in/out of R‐6 Emergency Reservoir and

provide backup pumping for the Allen McCullough pipeline which accounts for approximately 30% of the

District's domestic water demand.

Justification: Of the nine total pumps, five have already been refurbished. The remaining four pumps

need to be refurbished in order to ensure that this station remains online.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.06.19001

Project Name: Antonio Z3 PS ‐ Replace MCC on Pumps 5+6

Project Location: Antonio Z3 Pump Station



Background: The motor control center (MCC) on pumps are responsible for controlling the pump

operation such as turning on/off. Pumps 5 + 6 were installed in the early 2000's. Parts for the existing

MCC are no longer supported.

Justification: The MCC for pumps 5 + 6 have exceeded their service life and are due for replacement.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.06.19002

Project Name: Antonio Z3 PS ‐ Replace switchgear and MCCs on Pumps 1‐4

Project Location: Antonio Z3 Pump Station



Background: The switchgear and motor control centers (MCC) on pumps 1 ‐4 are responsible for

controlling the pump operation such as turning on/off. Pumps 1 ‐ 4 were installed in the early 1990's.

Parts for the existing MCC are no longer supported.

Justification: The switchgear and MCC for pumps 1 ‐ 4 have exceeded their service life and are due for

replacement. Faults in the relays have led to false alarms and unnecessary overtime.

CAMP #: PRS‐06.01.18002

Project Name: Aurora Z2 PRS ‐ Install SCADA monitoring

Project Location: Aurora Z2 PRS



Background: Aurora Zone 2 pressure reducing station is located west of the intersection of Alicia and

Marguerite in Mission Viejo. The PRS allows for domestic water from the higher zone 3 system to feed

the lower pressure zone 2 system. This allows for greater reliability for the District domestic water

supply.

Justification: Currently, these PRS stations are not electronically monitored. If a problem were to arise,

the District would find out about it when customers called in with water outages. The proposed project

would allow for the District to monitor the status of the PRS remotely and alarm operators whenever an

issue arose.

CAMP #: PIPE‐07.05.21001

Project Name: Domestic Water ‐ Placeholder

Project Location: Domestic Water System

Annual Budget: $500,000

Justification: The domestic water system spans more than 630+ miles of pipelines, 400 million gallons of

storage, and more than 20 pump stations. Projects within the CRP are specified as much as possible but

history has shown that budgeting $500,000 to $1 million as a placeholder is a prudent measure.

CAMP #: PIPE‐07.01.19001

Project Name: Domestic Water ‐ Replace 40' of pipeline in RSM




Background: The Alicia Transmission Main is located near the intersection of Alicia Parkway and Santa

Margarita Parkway which is responsible for conveying potable water throughout western Rancho Santa

Margarita. Sometime after it was installed in 1987, the pipe was jostled which caused the interior lining

to become unseated.

Justification: Without the mortar lining protecting the pipe, a stretch of pipeline located on Santa Clara

in Rancho Santa Margarita has developed several leaks. Replacing 40 linear feet of this pipeline will

reduce the frequency of leaks on this stretch.

CAMP #: OH‐08.06.18001

Project Name: Domestic Water ‐ SCADA Phase III




Background: The District relies on its supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems to

operate the domestic water, recycled water, wastewater, and treatment plant. Over the past few

decades, the District has developed a private network that allows District facilities to easily and securely

communicate with each other.

Justification: This project proposes to add the remainder of facilities onto the SMWD network. This

allows employees to remotely control and monitor the entire system at a glance. Phase III is in the final

stages of adding facilities to the network so that they can communicate with each other.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.08.19003

Project Name: Domestic Water ‐ SCADA Replacements


Annual Budget: 2019: $142,200

2020: $200,000

2021: $171,400

2022: $128,400

2023: $95,700

Justification: The District relies on its supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems to

operate the domestic water system. The SCADA system has been configured to control various

equipment and monitor the entire domestic water distribution system.

CAMP #: PIPE‐07.06.19001

Project Name: Domestic Water ‐ Valve Replacement Program



Justification: As part of the Capital Repair & Replacement budget, the District sets aside $225,000 each

fiscal year for work to be conducted on the domestic and/or recycled valves within the distribution

system. Currently, the District has approximately 21,000 domestic valves and 8,000 recycled valves to

maintain.

CAMP #: PRS‐06.01.18003

Project Name: Empresa Z3 PRS ‐ Install SCADA monitoring

Project Location: Empresa Z3 PRS



Background: Empresa Zone 3 pressure reducing station is located south of the intersection of Banderas

and Empresa in Rancho Santa Margarita. The PRS allows for domestic water from the higher zone 4

system to feed the lower pressure zone 3 system. This allows for greater reliability for the District

domestic water supply.




issue arose.

CAMP #: RES‐05.03.18001

Project Name: Estado Z4 Reservoir ‐ Install reservoir management system

Project Location: Estado Z4 Reservoir



Background: In certain areas of the District, there have been significant changes in domestic water

demands due to recycled water conversions, low flow appliances, and other water saving measures. As a

result of these changes, certain reservoirs have a difficult time maintaining a chloramine residual that

the District is comfortable with. Staff has investigated several different approaches to remedy this issue

and has selected reservoir management systems to be the best solution for a few reservoirs.

Justification: The District has been piloting a chloramination system at Estado Reservoir since Fall 2016.

Since then, the District has been able to keep a consistent chlorine residual within the tank and has seen

a benefit to downstream reservoirs as well.

CAMP #: PRS‐06.01.18001

Project Name: Florecer Z1 PRS ‐ Install SCADA monitoring

Project Location: Florecer Z1 PRS



Background: Florecer Zone 1 pressure reducing station is located north of the intersection of La Paz and



supply.




issue arose.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.06.20001

Project Name: Foothill Z4 PS ‐ Upgrade switchgear

Project Location: Foothill Z4 Pump Station



Background: The Foothill Z4 Pump Station is responsible for bringing domestic water to the higher

elevations of Rancho Santa Margarita and surrounding areas.

Justification: The control systems in place at Foothill Z4 Pump Station are scheduled for replacement.

This includes the controls for the motors as well as the electric infrastructure.

CAMP #: RES‐05.02.19001

Project Name: Island Pasture Z3 Reservoir ‐ Install CP array

Project Location: Island Pasture Z3 Reservoir



Background: The Island Pasture Zone 3 Reservoir is a domestic water reservoir located in Rancho Santa

Margarita. The internal lining has seen some mild corrosion and is scheduled to be relined.

Justification: The District investigated the level of corrosion at Island Pasture and found that instead of

relining the tank, the installation of a cathodic protection array within the tank would extend the life of

the lining for an additional ten years. This array would be hung within the reservoir so that the sacrificial

anodes would corrode rather than the interior of the tank walls.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.03.19001

Project Name: Lakeside PS ‐ Replace soft starts

Project Location: Lakeside PS



Background: The Lakeside Pump Station is responsible for bringing in more than 30% of the District's

domestic water into eastern Mission Viejo. The station utilizes a combination of natural gas and

electrical engines to power the pumps.

Justification: In order to reduce the mechanical stress on the motors, devices called soft starts are

installed on the motors. These devices temporarily reduce the load on the power train during the start

up of the motor. One of the soft starts at Lakeside Pump Station has begun having issues due to its age

and needs to be replaced.

CAMP #: PIPE‐07.04.19001

Project Name: MNWD Intertie @ Via Noveno/Los Alisos ‐ Rehab intertie

Project Location: MNWD Intertie @ Via Noveno/Los Alisos



Background: The District maintains several interties with neighboring agencies that allow for increased

reliability in emergencies. Since most of these interties are only used in case of an emergency, they are

not regularly utilized. Due to these interties being located underground, debris and runoff can fill these

vaults and lead to increased risk of corrosion.

Justification: In order to ensure that these interties will function as needed in times of emergency, the

intertie needs to be kept in working order. A recent inspection of this vault indicated that this meter is

no longer accurate and should be replaced along with a rehabilitation of its surrounding fittings. In

addition to rehabilitating this intertie, it will also be added to the SCADA system so that a manual read

isn't required every month.

CAMP #: RES‐05.01.22001

Project Name: Plano Z4 Reservoir ‐ Resurface exterior

Project Location: Plano Z4 Reservoirs



Background: The Plano Zone 4 tanks are located in northern Rancho Santa Margarita and can hold more

than 12 million gallons of domestic water. The tanks typically require exterior coating work between 12

to 15 years to control corrosion and maintain the appearance of the tanks.

Justification: The District utilized Michael Baker International to perform an exterior coating inspection

on all of the District's above ground tanks. One of the tanks at Plano Reservoir was found to have

multiple layers of paint which made it impractical to just clean and coat. This tank requires all the paint

to be removed so that the bare metal is exposed and then have a new coat reapplied.

CAMP #: PRS‐06.01.18004

Project Name: San Fernando Z1 PRS ‐ Install SCADA monitoring

Project Location: San Fernando Z1 PRS



Background: Aurora Zone 2 pressure reducing station is located east of the intersection of Jeronimo and



supply.




issue arose.

CAMP #: PIPE‐07.01.20001

Project Name: South County Pipeline ‐ Inspect pipe wall thickness

Project Location: South County Pipeline



Background: The 24 mile South County Pipeline was built in 1993 in order to bring domestic water into

the Southern Orange County area from the Allen‐McColloch Pipeline. Since its construction, the pipeline

has been opened several times for new construction with no signs of corrosion or deterioration.

In 2011, the Upper Chiquita Reservoir was constructed and tied into the South County Pipeline. This tie‐

in was constructed in the middle of the pipeline and resulted in no pipe defects detected.

In 2016, the Baker Water Treatment Plant Tie‐In and Service Connection 6 (SC‐6) Tie‐In were

constructed and tied into the South County Pipeline. The Baker tie‐in was constructed in the upper

portion of the pipeline while the SC‐6 tie‐in was constructed in the lower portion of the pipeline and

both resulted in no pipe defects

detected.

Justification: Given the current

condition of the pipe, staff

believes that the inspection of the

South County Pipeline can be

deferred and re‐evaluated in

2023. The pipeline is 25 years old

as of 2018 and the deferral would

push the inspection to 30 years

since construction. As of

November 2017, there has been

development planned on/around

the pipeline which would further

add to the justification of

inspection.

CAMP #: RES‐05.03.18002

Project Name: Talega Z1 Reservoir ‐ Install reservoir management system

Project Location: Talega Z1 Reservoir








Justification: The District has been piloting a chloramination system at Talega Z2 Reservoir since Fall

2016. Since then, the District has been able to keep a consistent chlorine residual within the tank and

has seen a benefit to downstream reservoirs as well.

CAMP #: RES‐05.03.20001

Project Name: Trabuco Ridge Z4 Reservoir ‐ Install reservoir management system

Project Location: Trabuco Ridge Z4 Reservoir








Justification: The District has been piloting a chloramination systems since Fall 2016. Since then, the

District has been able to keep a consistent chlorine residual within the tank and has seen a benefit

to downstream reservoirs as well.

CAMP #: PRS‐06.01.18007

Project Name: Via Noveno Z2 PRS ‐ Install SCADA Monitoring

Project Location: Via Noveno Z2 PRS



Background: Via Noveno Zone 2 pressure reducing station is located at the intersection of Los Alisos and

Via Noveno in Mission Viejo. The PRS allows for domestic water from the higher zone 3 system to feed


supply.




issue arose.

02 ‐ Recycled Water Projects Projects associated with the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the recycled water system.

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Canyon Crest ZE PS ‐ Replace controls 50,000$

Eastbrook ZD PS ‐ Upgrade control valve 50,000$

La Paz ZB PS ‐ Replace SCADA equipment 300,000$

Lake Mission Viejo APW ‐ Replace membranes 670,000$

Portola ZB Reservoir ‐ Install electrical infrastructure 60,000$

Portola ZB Reservoir ‐ Install water quality aeration fountain 60,000$

Recycled Water ‐ Cathodic Protection 300,000$

Recycled Water ‐ Placeholder 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$

Recycled Water ‐ SCADA Replacements 50,000$ 153,400$

Talega ZB PS ‐ Upgrade valves 65,000$

Upper Oso ZC Reservoir ‐ Reasphalt dam 180,000$

Upper Oso ZC Reservoir ‐ Upgrade I/O valves and install meter 315,000$

Vault D Minus PRS ‐ Install SCADA Monitoring 50,000$

Grand Total 50,000$ 470,000$ 560,000$ 1,170,000$ 850,000$ 703,400$

CAMP #: STAT‐04.06.22001

Project Name: Canyon Crest ZE PS ‐ Replace controls

Project Location: Canyon Crest ZE PS



Background: Canyon Crest ZE PS feeds the Canyon Crest neighborhood with recycled water.

Justification: The controls used to operate the facility are in need of replacement. The motor control,

control valves, meter interface, and programming needs to be updated to new standards.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.02.23001

Project Name: Eastbrook ZD PS ‐ Upgrade control valve

Project Location: Eastbrook ZD PS



Background: When Eastbrook Pump Station was built in 1986, it served a closed system which meant

that there was no reservoir in the pressure zone. As the area became more developed, Trabuco Hills

Reservoir was built in 1995. This changed the typical hydraulics seen at Eastbook PS but the station

could still operate.

Justification: The control valves are reaching the end of their useful service life. Rather than replacing

them, they will be replaced with check valves instead. The maintenance on check valves is expected to

be significantly less than the existing valves.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.08.19002

Project Name: La Paz ZB PS ‐ Replace SCADA equipment

Project Location: La Paz ZB Pump Station



Background: MNWD installed the existing equipment in the 1990s. At the time, MNWD was able to

install a temporary motor control and communications. This project will upgrade the SCADA equipment

to meet current SMWD standards, including integration into SMWD's SCADA network.

Justification: The La Paz Pump Station is on the SMWD Oso WRP property and is critical in the

conveyance of recycled water into the service area and Upper Oso Reservoir. The pump station is

operated and maintained by SMWD staff. Monitoring through SMWD SCADA will provide SMWD staff

with real time operations information and alarms.

CAMP #: LMVAPW‐03.06.21002

Project Name: Lake Mission Viejo APW ‐ Replace membranes

Project Location: Lake Mission Viejo APW



Background: As part of the advanced treatment that water undergoes at the Lake Mission Viejo

Advanced Purified Water Treatment Facility (APW), recycled water is passed through a series of

membrane filters. While these membranes are regularly cleaned, over time the pore sizes are reduced

and the throughput decreases and treatment efficiency is reduced.

Justification: The capacity of the membranes for the filtration process is reduced at the end of the

service life. Replacement of the membranes is required to maintain the treatment capacity and avoid

higher operating costs.

CAMP #: RES‐05.03.19001

Project Name: Portola ZB Reservoir ‐ Install electrical infrastructure

Project Location: Portola ZB Reservoir



Background: The Portola ZB Reservoir is located in north Coto de Caza and stores recycled water for the

area. Currently, the reservoir has limited electrical connectivity due to the historical power demands of

the facility.

Justification: The Portola ZB Reservoir was historically fed by domestic water. However, the

Gobernadora Multipurpose Basin and the Los Patrones highline have changed that in recent years. Now

that the reservoir is receiving urban runoff as well as recycled water, there is potential that the reservoir

will require water quality monitoring that will require additional power.

CAMP #: RES‐05.03.19002

Project Name: Portola ZB Reservoir ‐ Install water quality aeration fountain

Project Location: Portola ZB Reservoir



Background: Portola ZB Reservoir is a recycled reservoir located in Northern Coto de Caza utilized for

storing water for irrigation. Historically, it was filled with domestic water but the construction of the

Gobernadora Multipurpose Basin and the Los Patrones highline has allowed recycled water to be

utilized to fill the reservoir.

Justification: Due to the higher organics present in recycled water, the District must combat algae

development and odors from developing. Current methods of remediation include flushing the lake with

drinking water as well as dosing with chemicals. The proposed aeration fountains should reduce the

necessity for these measures and potentially remove them completely.

CAMP #: PIPE‐07.05.21002

Project Name: Recycled Water ‐ Placeholder

Project Location: Recycled Water System


Justification: The recycled water system spans more than 130+ miles of pipelines, 1.5 billion gallons of

storage, and 14 pump stations. Projects within the CRP are specified as much as possible, but history has

shown that budgeting $500,000 to $1 million as a placeholder is a prudent measure.

CAMP #: OH‐08.06‐23001

Project Name: Recycled Water ‐ SCADA Replacements

Project Location: Recycled Water System

Total Budget: 2022: $50,000

2023: $153,400


operate the recycled water system. The SCADA system has been configured to control various

equipment and monitor the entire recycled water distribution system.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.02.20001

Project Name: Talega ZB PS ‐ Upgrade valves

Project Location: Talega ZB PS



Background: Talega Zone B Pump Station is responsible for ensuring that the higher elevation areas in

the Talega area receive recycled water. Currently, the valves that control this flow are older style ball

valves.

Justification: The proposed project would replace the ball valves with KTORK valves which is the

District's new standard. This type of valve is more efficient which lowers the power cost of the station.

Additionally, the District has seen less valve failure and less corrosion with these new valves.

CAMP #: RES‐05.01.20001

Project Name: Upper Oso ZC Reservoir ‐ Reasphalt dam

Project Location: Upper Oso ZC Reservoir



Background: The Upper Oso Reservoir is actually a large earthen dam holding 5,000 (1.6 billion gallons)

acre feet of recycled water. The dam face and top of the dam is covered in asphalt to prevent erosion

and reduce wear and tear.

Justification: It's been 20+ years since the reservoir has had the asphalt replaced. Sun exposure and

erosion lead to cracks and fissures in the dam face. These fissures allow for water to enter and weeds to

grow. This can cause a potential dam safety issue which must be addressed.

CAMP #: RES‐04.02.20001

Project Name: Upper Oso ZC Reservoir ‐ Upgrade I/O valves and install meter

Project Location: Upper Oso ZC Reservoir



Background: The inlet/outlet (I/O) valves are what control the flow of recycled water in/out of the

Upper Oso Reservoir. The 5,000 acre foot (1.6 billion gallons) reservoir is shared with Moulton Niguel

Water District for seasonal storage of recycled water.

Justification: Since the construction of the dam in the late 1970s, there have been no major upgrade to

the I/O valves. The proposed project would upgrade the valves to provide a better user interface and

allow operators to see the position of the valves. In addition, there is no meter at the reservoir site that

records water coming in/out. The addition of a meter would allow the District to maintain better

accuracy of its recycled water supply.

CAMP #: PRS‐06.01.18006

Project Name: Vault D Minus PRS ‐ Install SCADA Monitoring

Project Location: Vault D Minus PRS



Background: Vault D Minus pressure reducing station is located of the intersection of Jeronimo and

Olympiad in Mission Viejo. The PRS allows for recycled water from the higher zone D system to feed the

lower pressure zone D Minus system.




issue arose.

03 ‐ Wastewater Projects Projects associated with the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the wastewater system.

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Boy Scout LS ‐ Install packaged lift station 250,000$

Coto LS ‐ Install emergency bypass 332,500$

Coto LS ‐ Install emergency storage basin 1,500,000$

Coto LS ‐ Install odor control 525,000$

Coto LS ‐ Install overhead hoist 230,000$

Coto LS ‐ Replace surge tank 370,000$

Horno LS ‐ Install odor control 390,000$

Horno LS ‐ Replace pumps 4,000,000$

Ladera LS ‐ Install odor control 225,000$

Meadow Ridge LS ‐ Install emergency storage 50,000$

Ortega LS ‐ Install overhead hoist 230,000$

Plano LS ‐ Install odor control 400,000$

Plano LS ‐ Install overhead hoist 230,000$

Plano LS ‐ Replace generator control panel 85,000$

South Ranch LS ‐ Install overhead hoist 230,000$

South Ranch LS ‐ Install surge tank and redesign pumps 360,000$

Talega LS ‐ Upgrade pumps 175,000$

Trabuco LS ‐ Install overhead hoist 230,000$

Wastewater ‐ Placeholder 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$

Wastewater ‐ SCADA Replacements 50,000$

Wastewater ‐ Various Sewer Repairs 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$

Grand Total 1,477,500$ 6,595,000$ 705,000$ 1,365,000$ 1,210,000$ 1,260,000$

CAMP #: STAT‐04.01.18001

Project Name: Boy Scout LS ‐ Install packaged lift station

Project Location: Boy Scout Camp LS



Background: Until recently, the wastewater collection system did not reach to the Boy Scout

campground located at Upper Oso Reservoir. However, recent development surrounding the site has

provided the opportunity to work with the Boy Scouts to develop a plan to install a packaged lift station

and force main to allow for the campground to be connected to the District's wastewater collection

system.

Justification: The lift station and force main will allow the campground to build shower facilities which

will allow longer outings at the campground.

CAMP #: PIPE‐07.05.18001

Project Name: Coto LS ‐ Install emergency bypass

Project Location: Coto LS



Background: The Coto Lift Station is located in southern Coto de Caza and collects wastewater from

Coto de Caza and Wagon Wheel before pumping it to the Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant.

Justification: Typically, the force main carries over 1 million gallons per day underneath Coto de Caza

Drive. If the force main were to have a break, it would close down Coto de Caza Drive and potentially

spill into the creek. By installing bypass structures, the District would be able to bypass the force main

completely and allow for the scheduling of inspection and repair, if needed, that would not greatly

disturb the community or risk a larger spill.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.08.19001

Project Name: Coto LS ‐ Install emergency storage basin


Total Budget: $1,500,000


Background: Coto Lift Station conveys flow from Coto de Caza to the gravity sewer system that flows to

Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant. The facility is not equipped with emergency storage. Industry and

District standards are to provide emergency storage at lift stations in the event of equipment failure,

and to facilitate certain maintenance such as force main work that requires station shut‐down for short

periods.

Justification: In FY17, the District narrowly avoided a sewer spill at Coto LS due to the lack of emergency

storage. If the District had arrived 5 minutes later, it would have been too late. Emergency storage

greatly reduces the risk of sewage spills under certain equipment failure conditions.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.07.18001

Project Name: Coto LS ‐ Install odor control




Background: Coto Lift Station is located adjacent to Coto de Caza Drive and is in close proximity to

neighboring homes. The District has been investigating different odor control technologies at the station

and have concluded that a biological odor scrubber followed by carbon media would be the best

solution.

Justification: In the past several years, the District has received odor complaints in the area and

measured elevated numbers of odor‐related chemical compounds. Implementation of odor control is

consistent with the District Strategic Plan to reduce odor complaints. the proposed system is

recommended based on life cycle analysis and non‐monetary considerations.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.05.22001

Project Name: Coto LS ‐ Install overhead hoist




Background: The District's current specification for lift stations calls for an overhead hoist to be installed

to facilitate the movement of pumps in/out of the station. Several lift stations built before this standard

do not have these hoists which makes removing and installing pumps after maintenance increasingly

difficult.

Justification: While District crane trucks can move pumps vertically out of a station, they cannot move

them horizontally through a lift station. An a‐frame device must be used and maneuvered through the

tight spaces which makes movement within a station very difficult. Overhead hoists allow for 2 axes

(up/down/left/right) of travel while crane trucks can only move in one dimension (up/down). Typical

maintenance requires pumps to undergo maintenance every 5 years. In addition, these installations lead

to a significant decrease in the risk of injuries and equipment damage.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.09.18001

Project Name: Coto LS ‐ Replace surge tank




Background: Surge tanks are installed in order to be able to accommodate pressure surges that happen

within the pipeline. This allows for a pressure buffer while upstream pumps shut on/off. During force

main break in 2017, the District had the surge tank analyzed and found that the walls were too thin to

be effective.

Justification: The surge tank wall thickness analysis showed both tanks at Coto LS needed to be

replaced. If not replaced, there is a potential the existing surge tanks will eventually fail and cause a

sewer spill.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.01.19001

Project Name: Horno LS ‐ Replace pumps

Project Location: Horno LS



Background: Horno Lift Station is one of the District's largest lift stations and faces moving

approximately 50 million gallons of wastewater up and over the Ladera Ranch community towards

Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant. The station was designed with four sets of two 150 horsepower

pumps that are run in series to produce enough discharge pressure to pump the wastewater.

Justification: The proposed project is to replace the existing pumps with newer higher head pumps. The

existing pump setup has led to excessive wear, overheating, and frequent outages. A single pump of the

new type will output sufficient flow and pressure to replace the output of four existing pumps. In order

to provide redundancy, three of the newer style pumps would be installed.

The new pumps would require significant modification to the electrical equipment, piping, structural

openings for pump removal, and possibly generator capacity

CAMP #: STAT‐04.08.20001

Project Name: Meadow Ridge LS ‐ Install emergency storage

Project Location: Meadow Ridge LS



Background: Meadow Ridge Lift Station is responsible for conveying wastewater flow from the Meadow

Ridge neighborhood to the gravity sewer system that currently flows to IRWD's Los Alisos Water

Reclamation Plant. The facility is not equipped with emergency storage. Industry and District standards

are to provide emergency storage at lift stations in the event of equipment failure, and to facilitate

certain maintenance such as force main work that requires station shut‐down for short periods.

Justification: Meadow Ridge Lift Station is one of the furthest stations from District Headquarters where

emergency equipment is stored. If an emergency would occur, it would take at least 20 minutes to reach

the site. Emergency storage greatly reduces the risk of sewage spills under certain equipment failure

conditions.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.05.23001

Project Name: Ortega LS ‐ Install overhead hoist

Project Location: Ortega LS






difficult.







CAMP #: STAT‐04.07.19003

Project Name: Plano LS ‐ Install odor control

Project Location: Plano LS



Background: Plano Lift Station is one of the largest lift stations in the District's wastewater system. It's

responsible for moving over 65 million gallons of wastewater from Rancho Santa Margarita and eastern

Mission Viejo every month.

Justification: The sewer pipeline entering Plano Lift Station has a low slope which leads to longer

detention times in the early morning which has caused complaints by the surrounding residents. The

proposed project would install an odor scrubber system selected based on life cycle analysis and other

considerations. Ongoing operating costs are estimated to be $60,000 per year and would cover power,

media, and labor.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.05.22003

Project Name: Plano LS ‐ Install overhead hoist






do not have these hoists which makes removing and installing pumps after maintenance difficult.







CAMP #: STAT‐04.04.19001

Project Name: Plano LS ‐ Replace generator control panel




Background: Plano Lift Station is one of the largest lift stations in the District's wastewater system. It's

responsible for moving over 65 million gallons of wastewater every month. Due to the previous

modifications made at Plano Lift Station, the existing generator cannot run all pumps at the same time.

If power was lost during a high flow period, the risk for a sewer spill would be extremely high. The

proposed project would replace the generator and electrical panel.

Justification: Replacing the generator control will allow the generator to run all the pumps at the same

time, in the event of a power loss. This ability decreases the potential for a sewage spill.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.05.23002

Project Name: South Ranch LS ‐ Install overhead hoist

Project Location: South Ranch LS






difficult.







CAMP #: STAT‐04.09.19001

Project Name: South Ranch LS ‐ Install surge tank and redesign pumps

Project Location: South Ranch LS



Background: When South Ranch Lift Station was designed, its pumps were built utilizing a flywheel

configuration. A flywheel is a protection against pressure surges that utilizes a large wheel to mitigate

any damages.

Justification: The District wants to move away from the flywheel technology and standardize its surge

protection by utilizing surge tanks. Since South Ranch Lift Station was not built with this type of surge

protection in mind, the existing pumps will need to be replaced as well as adding a surge tank.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.01.20002

Project Name: Talega LS ‐ Upgrade pumps

Project Location: Talega LS



Background:

Talega Lift Station is responsible for moving more than 600 thousand gallons of wastewater a day. This

wastewater is pumped towards Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant where it is treated and results in

recycled water.

Due to the high head conditions at the station when being designed, the best available technology was

to a dual pumping operation. New pump technology allows for a more reliable single pump operation.

Justification:

The current dual pump operation is unreliable due to its vulnerability to becoming misaligned which

leads to increased wear and tear and clogging. Conversion to a single pump operation will reduce this

and lead to a longer and more reliable service life.

CAMP #: STAT‐04.05.22002

Project Name: Trabuco LS ‐ Install overhead hoist

Project Location: Trabuco LS






difficult.







CAMP #: PIPE‐07.05.21003

Project Name: Wastewater – Placeholder

Project Location: Wastewater System


Justification: The wastewater collections system spans more than 630+ miles of pipelines and more than

20 lift stations. Projects within the CRP are specified as much as possible, but history has shown that

budgeting $500,000 to $1 million as a placeholder is a prudent measure.

CAMP #: STAT‐03.02.23001

Project Name: Wastewater ‐ SCADA Replacements





operate the wastewater system. The SCADA system has been configured to control various equipment

and monitor the entire wastewater collection system.

CAMP #: PIPE‐07.03.19001

Project Name: Wastewater ‐ Various Sewer Repairs



Background: As part of the Capital Repair & Replacement budget, the District sets aside $250,000 each

fiscal year for work to be conducted on the wastewater system. Typically these funds are utilized on

manhole rehabilitation and/or pipe relining.

Justification: As the manhole liners degrade, the exposed concrete behind them is exposed to

concentrated amounts of H2S gas which is present in sewer lines. This leads to accelerated corrosion

that can destabilize the manhole structure. In addition, pieces of the liner which break off can quickly

lead to sewer blockages and eventual sewer spills.

04 ‐ Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant Projects Projects associated with the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the Chiquita Water Reclamation

Plant. These costs represent 100% of the total cost, not SMWD’s share.

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CWRP ‐ Clean digesters 130,000$ 130,000$

CWRP ‐ Install additional digester chopper pump 60,000$

CWRP ‐ Install air compressors 75,000$

CWRP ‐ Perform electrical study 60,000$

CWRP ‐ Refurbish microturbines 250,000$

CWRP ‐ Rehab CWRP structures 200,000$ 200,000$

CWRP ‐ Rehab digested sludge holding tank 350,000$

CWRP ‐ Rehab Phase III Influent Lift Station pumps 750,000$

CWRP ‐ Repair gas sphere 175,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace aeration diffusers 100,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace centrifugal blower 300,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace dewatering conveyer 900,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace digester area hot water piping 400,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace digester recirculation pumps 200,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace ferric chloride tank in digester area 75,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace filtrate pumps 150,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace hypochlorite tanks 150,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace Influent Lift Station generator 450,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace original electrical equipment 800,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace polymer blender 60,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace RAS/WAS pumps 300,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace scum pumps 130,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace sludge feed pump 80,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace sludge pumps at primary clarifier 150,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace temporary force main 350,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace tertiary filter cloths 50,000$

CWRP ‐ Replace tertiary filters backwash pumps 60,000$

CWRP ‐ SCADA Replacements 133,300$ 65,800$

CWRP ‐ Upgrade controls at Influent Lift Station 850,000$

CWRP ‐ Upgrade electrical equipment 1,190,000$

CWRP ‐ Upgrade security 250,000$

CWRP‐Replace digester gas piping 300,000$

Grand Total 2,710,000$ 3,963,300$ 65,800$ 780,000$ 450,000$ 1,905,000$

CAMP #: CWRP‐03.03.18001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Perform electrical study

Project Location: Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant



Background: The electrical demands for CWRP have changed drastically in the last 30 years. Increased

flows from new developments have increased the power demands while alternative power supplies

such as solar panels have reduced the power demand.

Justification: Due to the changes in power demands, the proposed study will analyze these demands

and provide analysis on what power needs the treatment plant will require in the future. The results of

this study will be utilized in other electrical CIP projects at the plant.

CAMP #: CWRP‐02.04.21001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Refurbish microturbines




Background: Historically, excess methane produced in the digesters was burned off to atmosphere.

However in the early 2000s, the District installed a microturbine system that burns excess methane and

converts it into usable electricity. Typically, these microturbines offset approximately 15% of the plant

power demands and saved $10,000 per month in power savings.

Justification: Previously, the District was able to locate microturbine parts at a discount due to locating

other agencies selling the parts at a loss due to their inability to get their systems to work. However, in

the past few years, there are fewer opportunities to purchase minimally used parts and the District

anticipates having to get parts at list price moving forward.

CAMP #: CWRP‐03.05.19001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Rehab CWRP structures



2023: $200,000

Background: The first buildings at Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant were built in 1986 with additional

buildings constructed with each expansion.

Justification: Due to the extremely corrosive nature of wastewater treatment, many of the structures at

CWRP require structural rehabilitations. The proposed project would reroof the main building and

laboratory in 2019, and the digester area and warehouse in 2023.

CAMP #: CWRP‐02.02.18001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Rehab digested sludge holding tank




Background: The Sludge Holding Tank was constructed in 1986 and it has had no major refurbishment. It

has been entered and cleaned twice. This units is in need of the same work scope that the Phase I sludge

thickener of its equal size received in 2014. The units main drive unit has 30‐years of continuous 24‐hour

operation.

Justification: The sludge holding tank drive is at the end of its service life, with eminant failure if not

replaced. If the tank fails, the sludge dewatering operation will be impacted.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.01.19002

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Rehab Phase III Influent Lift Station pumps




Background: The Phase III expansion of CWRP occurred during the early 2000s in order to accommodate

the increased flow from the Talega and Ladera communities.

Justification: The proposed project will rehabilitate these pumps in order to extend their service life.

CAMP #: CWRP‐02.04.19001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Repair gas sphere




Background: The gas sphere at CWRP is where excess methane gas is collected from the digester

process. The gas is later used at the boilers to generate heat or at the microturbines to generate

electricity.

Justification: The gas sphere is scheduled for repairs. The proposed project would have a full inspection

performed and repair recommendations would be followed.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.04.21001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace aeration diffusers




Background: As part of the secondary treatment process, air bubbles are introduced into the aeration

basin through air diffusers. The air supports the biological activity that treats the process flow. Microbes

feed on the organic material in the primary effluent introduced into the process.

Justification: Openings in the air diffuser membrane face gradually expand over time, which results in

larger air bubbles, reducing the efficiency of the treatment process. Replacing the air diffusers will

reduce power costs in the aeration process.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.03.18001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace digester area hot water piping




Background: Anaerobic digesters treat solids produced at Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant. Primary

and waste activated sludge enters the digesters where microbes consume the remaining organic matter

similar to the bacteria in a human stomach. In order for this process to work effectively, the digesters

must remain within a specific heat range to accommodate the microbes. A heat exchanger transfers

heat from hot water produced at the boilers to sludge circulated in the digesters.

Justification: The hot water pipeline in the digester area has reached the end of its service life and

requires replacement. The pipeline has had to have numerous repairs and has damaged other pipelines

in the common pipe trench due to the high heat of the water.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.04.23001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace digester recirculation pumps




Background: Digesters require mixing to maintain solids in suspension. The digester recirculation pumps

are at the end of their service life and require replacement

Justification: Digester recirculation pumps are critical in the operation of the digester. If the pumps

break down, the digester will not operate effectively, reducing gas production and the dewaterability of

the treated sludge.

CAMP #: CWRP‐02.02.23001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace ferric chloride tank in digester area




Background: The CWRP utilizes ferric chloride in its biosolids handling to reduce the hydrogen sulfide

(H2S) gas produced through the digestion process.

Justification: The storage tank for the ferric chloride has surpassed its service life and needs to be

replaced.

CAMP #: CWRP‐02.01.19001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace filtrate pumps




Background: As part of the solids handling process at CWRP, screw presses utilize centrifugal force in

order to remove as much liquid as possible from the biosolids. This liquid is called filtrate and is stored

before being pumped back into the beginning of the treatment process.

Justification: The pumps that move filtrate back into the treatment process have reached the end of

their service life are scheduled to be replaced. The filtrate pumps are required to operate the

dewatering process.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.06.22001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace hypochlorite tanks




Background: The hypochlorite storage tanks at Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant are utilized to store

the chlorine that is utilized in the chlorine contact basin. This allows for the recycled water to carry a

chlorine residual within the recycled distribution system.

Justification: The existing tanks have reached the end of their useful service life and require

replacement. Leaking hypochlorite poses a safety and regulatory risk.

CAMP #: CWRP‐03.03.19001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace Influent Lift Station generator




Background: The generator for the Influent Lift Station (ILS) at Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant is the

same generator originally installed in the 1980s. Since then, there have been changes in the flow seen at

the ILS which has changed the electrical demands of the generator.

Justification: The generator at the ILS requires an analysis to determine if it will work effectively with

the modified influent pump station equipment. Based on the results of the analysis, the generator may

need to be replaced or supplemented with an additional unit.

CAMP #: CWRP‐03.03.19002

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace original electrical equipment




Background: The first phase of the Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant was built in the 1980s. The

electrical components in order to support the preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment

processes have been in place since then.

Justification: The electrical equipment has become obsolete and spare parts are no longer available.

CAMP #: CWRP ‐ 01.04.21001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace RAS/WAS pumps




Background: As part of the secondary treatment process, activated sludge is utilized as part of the

biological treatment that wastewater undergoes. Wastewater enters the aeration basin where bacteria

digests the organics within the wastewater. Return activated sludge (RAS) is returned to the beginning

of the process to re‐seed the wastewater entering into the tank. Waste activated sludge (WAS) is excess

sludge that is removed from the treatment process.

Justification: The RAS/WAS pumps have reached the end of their service life and need to be replaced.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.04.21002

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace scum pumps




Background: As part of the primary treatment process, wastewater enters the primary clarifier where

heavier components sink to the bottom and lighter components float to the top. These clarifiers have a

skimmer that collects all of the scum floating on the top. Scum pumps convey the floatables to the

digester process for further processing.

Justification: The scum pumps at CWRP which allow for this process to occur have reached the end of

their service life and need to be replaced.

CAMP #: CWRP‐02.03.19001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace sludge feed pump




Background: As part of the solids handling process at CWRP, the solids are pumped from the holding

tank through a grinder and then onto the screw press where excess water is removed. The grinder

reduces the larger clumps of solids to protect the screw press from excessive wear and tear.

Justification: The sludge feed pump has reached the end of its service life and needs to be replaced.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.03.21001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace sludge pumps at primary clarifier




Background: The primary clarifier is part of the primary treatment process at CWRP. The clarifier

removes suspended solids that have settled to the bottom of the tank. These solids are then pumped to

the digesters in the secondary treatment process to be utilized as a food source for the microbes.

Justification: The sludge pump at primary clarifier #2 has reached the end of its service life.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.01.19001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace temporary force main




Background: In 2014, the force main at the CWRP Influent Lift Station (ILS) suffered a break. While the

force main was broken, wastewater continued to flow into CWRP which required the District to install

available pipe that did not have the preferred pipe lining. Due to the anticipated refurbishment in FY18,

a temporary force main was installed which allowed the plant to return into service quickly. The

temporary force main was left in place in case it is needed before a secondary force main can be

installed in a more permanent, buried configuration.

Justification: This project will construct a secondary force main which will allow the primary force main

to be installed with the preferred pipe material and lining. This layout will allow for each force main to

be taken offline for maintenance and inspection which will further increase the anticipated lifespan of

the pipeline and reduce potential for a spill.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.05.23002

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace tertiary filter cloths




Background: Tertiary filtration is the final treatment process at the CWRP, before treated effluent is

disinfected and conveyed to the recycled water distribution system. These filters use a cloth barrier to

remove residual particulate matter and reduce the turbidity of the process flow.

Justification: The tertiary filter clothes at CWRP have reached the end of their service life and need to be

replaced.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.05.23001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Replace tertiary filters backwash pumps




Background: As part of the tertiary treatment process at CWRP, treated wastewater goes through

tertiary filters in order to remove particulate. These filters undergo a backwash in order to remove the

collected particulate and keep the filters efficient.

Justification: The tertiary filter backwash pumps at CWRP have reached the end of their useful service

life and require replacement.

CAMP #: CWRP‐03.02.19001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ SCADA Replacements



2020: $65,800


operate the CWRP. The SCADA system has been configured to control various equipment and monitor

the entire treatment process.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.01.19003

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Upgrade controls at Influent Lift Station




Background: The controls for the Influent Lift Station at Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant are the

original controls installed in 1986. Since then, there have been significant technological upgrades made

that render the existing controls obsolete.

Justification: This project will replace all the controls in the Influent Lift Station with an upgraded system

compatible with the plant‐wide control system. This will allow for much better control of the various

pumps and monitoring systems within the Influent Lift Station.

CAMP #: CWRP‐03.06.18001

Project Name: CWRP ‐ Upgrade security




Background: Since CWRP was built in the 1980s through recent years, the site did not have close

residential neighbors. With the development of Esencia, residential neighborhoods are in close

proximity to the plant, increasing the potential for trespessing.

Justification: In order to protect the District from the potential liability of trespassers, the proposed

project would install security cameras around the CWRP perimeter and in key process locations.

CAMP #: CWRP‐01.03.19001

Project Name: CWRP‐Replace digester gas piping




Background: The anaerobic digesters produce methane gas. The methane gas is typically used in the

microturbines (which convert it to electricity), to the boilers (where they convert it into heat for the

digesters). As a backup, the gas can be conveyed to the flare (where it is burned off). The gas piping has

reached the end of its service life and requires replacement.

Justification: This proposed project will replace the piping with non‐metallic piping. The new piping will

provide reliable conveyance of digester gas to the various processes for use or flaring.

05 ‐ Oso Creek Water Reclamation Plant Projects Projects associated with the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the Oso Creek Water Reclamation

Plant.

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OCWRP ‐ Replace inf. screens and install washer/compactor $500,000

OCWRP ‐ Replace tertiary filters $750,000

OCWRP ‐ SCADA Replacements $54,800

CAMP #: OCWRP‐01.01.18001

Project Name: OCWRP ‐ Replace influent screens and install washer/compactor

Project Location: Oso Creek Water Reclamation Plant



Background: The rotary screens at the Oso Water Reclamation Plant serve to remove large debris (rags,

toilet paper, etc.) before it flows into the activated sludge process. The screenings are discharged back

into the downstream sewer for removal and disposal at JB Latham or the 3AWRP.

Justification: The current rotary screens were originally installed around 1977

when the plant was constructed. While the existing screens have been repaired many times, they have

reached the end of their useful service life. This project will replace the two existing rotary screens with

newer screens. In addition, a washer/compactor will be installed which will clean the screenings and

convey them to a bin for disposal rather than discharging it back into the downstream sewer.

CAMP #: OCWRP‐01.05.19001

Project Name: OCWRP ‐ Replace tertiary filters




Background: The tertiary filters are a part of the tertiary treatment process which provides extra

filtration as treated secondary water becomes tertiary treated recycled water.

Justification: The tertiary filters at OCWRP have reached the end of their useful service life and are

scheduled for replacement. The existing filters at OCWRP are sand filters which are an older technology.

The District has tested out fuzzy filters at the 3AWRP and recommend upgrading to this type of filter as

part of this project.

CAMP #: OCWRP‐03.02.20001

Project Name: OCWRP ‐ SCADA Replacements





operate the CWRP. The SCADA system has been configured to control various equipment and monitor


06 ‐ 3A Water Reclamation Plant Projects Projects associated with the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the 3A Water Reclamation Plant.

These costs represent 100% of the total cost, not SMWD’s share.

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3AWRP ‐ Centrifuge maintenance $100,000 $100,000

3AWRP ‐ Convert EQ basin to secondary clarifier $834,000

3AWRP ‐ Install backup power $1,079,000

3AWRP ‐ Install chemically enchanced primary treatment $777,000

3AWRP ‐ Investigate/Repair subsidence $5,000,000

3AWRP ‐ Modify access in influent screening area $216,000

3AWRP ‐ Rebuild 4 RAS pumps $70,000

3AWRP ‐ Rehab air gap facilities $100,000

3AWRP ‐ Rehab digesters $2,400,000

3AWRP ‐ Rehab primary clarifier #4 $300,000

3AWRP ‐ Repairs/Replacements $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000

3AWRP ‐ Replace aeration blowers $3,954,000

3AWRP ‐ Replace boiler burner $360,000

3AWRP ‐ Replace digester sludge heater pump $50,000

3AWRP ‐ Replace electrical instrumentation $360,000

3AWRP ‐ Replace feed grinders for centrifuge $60,000

3AWRP ‐ Replace odor control equipment $250,000

3AWRP ‐ Replace odor control media $100,000 $100,000

3AWRP ‐ Replace solids thickening process $1,750,000

3AWRP ‐ Resurface roads $300,000

3AWRP ‐ SCADA Replacements $215,000 $75,000 $150,000

3AWRP ‐ Upgrade primary/secondary water facilities $504,000

Grand Total $7,805,000 $10,749,000 $400,000 $650,000 $700,000 $600,000

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐01.04.19001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Convert EQ basin to secondary clarifier

Project Location: 3A Water Reclamation Plant



Background: The 3AWRP has been adapted as the wastewater flows in Mission Viejo have changed. The

initial design of the plant built an additional secondary clarifier that was eventually deemed unnecessary

and was turned into an equalization basin.

Justification: Just as 3AWRP has adapted before, the changing profile of wastewater has required

3AWRP to adapt again. In the last several years the increased focus on water conservation has resulted

in wastewater coming into 3AWRP with significantly higher biological oxygen demand (BOD) and total

suspended solids (TSS) levels. This is attributed to significantly less water being utilized within the home

such as toilets, showers, and washing machines which concentrates the BOD and TSS within the

wastewater. The proposed project would convert the equalization basin back to a secondary clarifier

which would allow 3AWRP to treat the volume of wastewater it is currently rated to treat.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐03.03.19001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Install backup power




Background: The wastewater treatment process requires power to maintain treatment. The 3AWRP was

designed as a "skimming plant" and is configured so wastewater can be diverted into the 3A WRP or

conveyed downstream where JB Latham capacity is available for treatment. During an extended power

outage, wastewater is diverted because the 3A plant is not equipped with backup power.

Justification: As the District relies more on 3AWRP for recycled water production, it is imperative that

the plant is able to stay online. The installation of backup power will reduce the potential of lost

recycled water production and process upsets due to a power outage.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐01.03.19001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Install chemically enchanced primary treatment




Background: The primary treatment process of a wastewater treatment plant typically relies on

sedimentation. Heavier solids sink to the bottom of a tank while water flows onto the next process.

Justification: Chemically enhanced primary treatment (CEPT) removes more inorganic solids in the

primary process than traditional primary treatment, thus reducing the load on the downstream

secondary process. The usage of CEPT will provide a more stable operation with increased plant capacity

without the construction of additional aeration basins.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐03.02.20002

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Investigate/Repair subsidence




Background: Extensive soil subsidence is apparent and has caused damage to piping, electrical duct

banks and structures throughout the 3A plant.

Justification: The proposed project would research the subsidence issue and develop plans to rectify

and/or mitigate this issue. This project will reduce the potential for ongoing facility damage and outages

caused by subsidence.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐01.01.18001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Modify access in influent screening area




Background: The influent screening area is where large debris/rags are removed from the wastewater

before it enters the primary treatment process. Staff needs access to this area to remove accumulated

grit and foam. If not maintained regularly, this accumulation causes excessive pump wear and a high risk

of the pumps or piping clogging.

Justification: The current setup at the 3AWRP influent screening area has poor access for staff to access

the screens. The wetwell is over 20 feet deep and cannot be access by the District's vacuum trucks. The

proposed modification will create openings of adequate size and location to allow for staff and

equipment access.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐03.02.19003

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Rehab air gap facilities




Background: An air gap is required as domestic water enters the water reclamation plant for use in on‐

site plumbing, eye washes and safety showers. The existing air gap, tank and associated facilities are at

the end of their service life.

Justification: The existing air gap structure at 3AWRP has reached the end of its useful service life and

needs to be replaced. Clean water from a well‐maintained facility is needed for bathrooms, drinking

water, eye wash stations, etc.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐02.02.18001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Rehab digesters




Background: The digesters are part of the solids treatment process at 3AWRP. Primary and waste

actived sludge is conveyed to the digesters where bacteria digests the biological content which makes it

easier to dewater and produced digester gas. Industry standards dictate that two operating digester

tanks are required to provide redundancy.

Justification: While 3AWRP has two digesters, Digester #2 has remained offline due to maintenance

issues. In order for 3AWRP to expand to handle 5 million gallons per day, both digesters need to be

operating. The proposed project will return Digester #2 to working order while cleaning Digester #1 as

well.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐01.03.18001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Rehab primary clarifier #4




Background: 3AWRP has four primary clarifiers which are where the inorganic solids settle for removal

from the process. This sludge settles to the bottom of the tank and scum floats to the top for removal.

Forward flow passes into the final chamber where clarified flow passes through weirs and into troughs

where it is conveyed to the secondary activated sludge process.

Justification: Primary clarifier #4 troughs and weirs have reached the end of their service life. Primary

clarifiers #1 ‐ #3 were rehabilitated under a SOCWA project in FY 2015. The proposed project would

replace the existing metal launders with fiberglass launders which will last longer since they are more

resistant to corrosion.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐03.06.19001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Repairs/Replacements


Annual Budget: 2019 – 2020: $250,000

2021 – 2023: $400,000

Justification: The District earmarks $250,000 for miscellaneous repairs/replacements that occur but are

not specifically identified. This fund is typically utilized for equipment that breaks or if regulatory

requirements change.This amount is increasing in 2021 due to anticipated expansion.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐01.04.18001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Replace aeration blowers




Background: Aeration blower provide air which is introduced into the aeration basins through air

diffusers. The air is required to maintain the biological treatment. The existing blowers are at the end of

their service life. Newer more efficient blowers are available which will reduce power costs. The existing

ceramic type diffusers are also at the end of service life. Newer, more efficient membrane diffusers are

proposed to replace the existing diffusers.

Justification: The aeration diffusers and the blowers which circulate the air have reached the end of

their service life and need to be replaced. Newer, more efficient, diffusers and blowers will increase the

capacity and improve the operational flexibility and performance of the plant.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐02.04.18001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Replace boiler burner




Background: The boiler utilizes a blend of gas that is produced from the digester process and natural

gas. The boiler heats water, which is used in heat exchangers to heat sludge circulated through the

digester to maintain the required temperature.

Justification: The burner components of the boiler are no longer in compliance with air quality

regulations and need to be replaced.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐03.02.18002

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Replace electrical instrumentation




Background: Existing electrical and controls equipment was installed approximately 30 years ago. The

equipment manufacturer for the existing equipment is no longer providing parts and materials which

makes finding replacement parts extremely difficult and costly. This project will replace PLC's, electrical

gear and instrumentation with equipment that meets SMWD standards and can be fully integrated into

control systems.

Justification: The equipment manufacturer for the existing equipment is no longer providing parts and

materials which makes finding replacement parts extremely difficult and costly.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐03.01.20001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Replace odor control equipment




Background: The primary treatment process odor control equipment at 3AWRP has been in service

since 1987. The odor control consists of a biological scrubber followed by a carbon adsorber. This

equipment treats foul air from the headworks, sludge dewatering and primary processes. The biological

scrubber requires condition assessment and rehabilitation as needed.

Justification: This proposed project will replace necessary components and also rehabilitate existing

odor control to extend its service life where applicable. Odor control must be maintained in accordance

with the AQMD permit.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐02.03.19001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Replace solids thickening process




Background: As part of the dewatering process at 3AWRP, a dissolved air floatation (DAF) thickening is

utilized. This process creates a blanket of bubbles that adhere to solids which float to the surface. This

thickened sludge is removed and conveyed to the digester for treatment.

Justification: The 3AWRP has two DAF units. However, due to soil subsidence, one of the units cannot

operate properly. This proposed project would replace one (or both) of the DAF units with mechanical

thickeners. This different type of thickener is a more efficient alternative to DAF thickening. This project

will also reconfigure the dewatering area to allow for larger dewatered sludge bins which will allow for

fewer disposal trips and reduce the solids handling cost at the treatment plant.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐03.01.22001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Resurface roads




Background: Due to the size and layout of 3AWRP, there is a network of roads throughout the plant

which allow operators to transit.

Justification: The roads at 3AWRP have reached a point where they need to be refurbished in order to

avoid a costlier replacement. The proposed project would reasphalt the roads to extend their service

life.

CAMP #: 3AWRP‐03.02.18001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ SCADA Replacements


Annual Budget: Ongoing: $215,000

2019: $75,000

2020: $150,000


operate the 3AWRP. The SCADA system has been configured to control various equipment and monitor


CAMP #: 3AWRP‐03.02.19001

Project Name: 3AWRP ‐ Upgrade primary/secondary water facilities




Background: Once wastewater completes the secondary treatment process, it is ready to be discharged

to the ocean. However, the 3AWRP currently utilizes this secondary treated water for washing down the

plant as well as supplementing the treatment process where additional water is necessary.

Justification: The secondary treated water is acceptable for the odor scrubber, recycled water served by

Moulton Niguel Water District is available in the area and would provide a better resource to utilize

instead of treated secondary water.

07 ‐ Outside Capital Projects Projects where other agencies are heading the efforts such as the J.B Latham Treatment Plant (SOCWA),

the Baker Water Treatment Plant (IRWD), and other projects. These costs represent SMWD’s share of the

project, not the total cost.

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CalTrans ‐ Relocate pipeline near I5 and Aliso Creek $1,639,000

CalTrans ‐ Relocate pipeline near I5 and Oso Creek $300,000

IRWD ‐ Baker Water Treatment Plant Upgrades $50,000

LBCWD ‐ Replace meter at CM‐12 $250,000

MNWD ‐ ETM Outfall Valves $225,000

MNWD ‐ ETM Replacement ‐ Avenida de a Vista $100,000

MNWD ‐ ETM Replacement ‐ Camino Capistrano $1,750,000

MNWD ‐ Install recycled pipeline casing under I5 and Oso Creek $550,000

OC Public Works ‐ Relocate pipeline near Tesoro HS $1,000,000

SOCWA ‐ Repairs/Replacements $3,886,413 $2,193,523 $2,505,963 $1,964,612 $1,275,416

Grand Total $2,639,000 $5,036,413 $2,193,523 $4,255,963 $2,189,612 $1,375,416

CAMP #: IRWD‐08.06.19001

Project Name: IRWD ‐ Baker Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

Project Location: Baker Water Treatment Plant



Background: The Baker Water Treatment Plant went online in January 2017 and provides increased

water supply reliability to South Orange County by increasing local treatment capability from multiple

water supply sources, including imported untreated water from the Metropolitan Water District of

Southern California (MWD) through the Santiago Lateral and local surface water from Irvine Lake.

Justification: After the first year of operation, the operators at Baker Water Treatment Plant have

identified several capital improvements that would increase the efficiency of the plant.

‐ Programming changes

‐ Modifications to Clean In Place process

‐ Piping modifications

CAMP #: LBCWD‐07.04.19002

Project Name: LBCWD ‐ Replace meter at CM‐12

Project Location: CM‐12 Intertie with LBCWD



Background: While this connection represents less than 5% of the District's domestic water supply, the

connection (CM‐12) is kept open to maintain a reliable backup in case of an emergency. When this

connection was installed, higher demands for Southern Orange County were expected. However, the

construction of the South County Pipeline and the development of recycled infrastructure has led to

significantly less flow than this meter was designed to handle.

Justification: Due to conservation measures, the flows through CM‐12 began to dip under the minimum

flow level for the meter. While the meter can record up to 40 cfs, it can only accurately record volumes

higher than 10 cfs. If the meter is showing flow at 7 cfs, the agencies must pay as if the connection is

flowing at 10 cfs. This lead to the participating agencies paying for water that they were not receiving. In

order to prevent these penalties from occurring again, a new meter that can handle lower flows will be

installed.

CAMP #: MNWD‐07.03.19001

Project Name: MNWD ‐ ETM Outfall Valves

Project Location: Meadow Ridge LS



Background: The Effluent Transmission Main (ETM) was originally constructed in 1978 as a pressure

main to supply water from wells located in San Juan Capistrano to Lake Mission Viejo. Moulton Niguel

Water District (MNWD) purchased half of the “Lakefill Line” or ETM and converted the pipeline from a

pressure force main to a gravity pipeline to discharge 3A WRP treated effluent to the Chiquita Land

Outfall. The ETM is over 35,000 feet in length and travels through various terrains and city jurisdictions.

SMWD also utilizes the ETM for emergency

disposal of Oso Creek stream flow if

SMWD’s Oso Creek Barrier facility is not in

service. In accordance with a permit issued

by the San Diego Regional Water Quality

Control Board, Oso Creek Barrier low flows

can be bypassed upstream of Oso Parkway

into the ETM for transfer to SMWD’s

Chiquita Land Outfall pipeline near Dana

Point.

Justification: Since the pipeline was

repurposed from its original purpose of

feeding Lake Mission Viejo, there is an

insufficient amount of isolation valves

along a five mile stretch. If there was a

failure along this reach, the line would

discharge secondary effluent into the

creeks. The installation of additional

isolation valves will reduce the exposure of

a potential spill. The total cost of this

project is $450k with SMWD's share to cost

$225k.

CAMP #: MNWD‐07.01.23001

Project Name: MNWD ‐ ETM Replacement ‐ Avenida de a Vista

Project Location: MNWD ‐ Effluent Transmission Main

Total Budget: 100000




Water District (MNWD) purchased half of the Lakefill Line or ETM and converted the pipeline from a



SMWD also utilizes the ETM for emergency disposal of Oso Creek stream flow if SMWD’s Oso Creek

Barrier facility is not in service. In accordance with a permit issued by the San Diego Regional Water

Quality Control Board, Oso Creek Barrier low flows can be bypassed upstream of Oso Parkway into the

ETM for transfer to SMWD’s Chiquita Land Outfall pipeline near Dana Point.

Justification: The existing alignment of the ETM in this area is located in an embankment along an

unprotected bank of Trabuco Creek and is at risk of failure due to erosion of the creek bank. This

proposed project will abandon the existing strecth of ETM pipeline and construct a replacement pipeline

in Avenida de la Vista. The total cost of this project is $2.475 million with SMWD's share to cost $1.2

million ($100k in 23, $1.1 mil in 24).

CAMP #: MNWD‐07.01.21001

Project Name: MNWD ‐ ETM Replacement ‐ Camino Capistrano

Project Location: MNWD ‐ Effluent Transmission Main

Total Budget: 1750000




Water District (MNWD) purchased half of the Lakefill Line or ETM and converted the pipeline from a



SMWD also utilizes the ETM for emergency disposal of Oso Creek stream flow if SMWD’s Oso Creek

Barrier facility is not in service. In accordance with a permit issued by the San Diego Regional Water

Quality Control Board, Oso Creek Barrier low flows can be bypassed upstream of Oso Parkway into the

ETM for transfer to SMWD’s Chiquita Land Outfall pipeline near Dana Point.

Justification: The existing pipeline is approaching the end of its useful service life. Replacement of the

existing strecth of 20‐inch pipeline will increase hydraulic capacity and improve operation of the

pipeline. The total cost of this project is $3.5 million with SMWD's share to cost $1.75 million ($150k in

21, $1.6 mil in 22).

CAMP #: OCPW‐07.01.18001

Project Name: OC Public Works ‐ Relocate pipeline near Tesoro HS

Project Location: OCPW ‐ 241 at Oso Parkway



Background: In order to connect Los Patrones Parkway to State Route 241, the stretch of Oso Parkway

that is in the way is being converted to a bridge. Currently, the District has 16" and a 24" water pipelines

that is responsible for supplying southern Coto de Caza with domestic water.

Justification: Since the District does not have an easement for this stretch, it's up to the District to pay

for this relocation.

CAMP #: SOCWA‐03.06.19001

Project Name: SOCWA ‐ Repairs/Replacements for FY19

Project Location: SOCWA

Annual Budget: 2019: $3,886,413

2020: $2,193,523

2021: $2,505,963

2022: $1,964,612

2023: $1,275,416

Background: South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) is a Joint Powers Authority made up

of ten member agencies in order to operate three treatment plants and two ocean outfalls, in addition

to multiple programs to meet the needs of its member agencies and the requirements of the Clean

Water Act and applicable National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.

Justification: When SMWD has more flow than it's treatment plants can handle, wastewater flows are

sent to SOCWA's Jay B. Latham Plant for treatment. Latham and the District's treatment plants utilize

the San Juan Creek Ocean Outfall to discharge treated secondary water into the ocean for disposal. In

addition to paying a portion of the operating and maintenance costs, the District pays a proportion of

the capital cost for these facilities as well.

08 ‐ Overhead Projects Projects associated with the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the Administration Building,

Warehouse, and Operations Overhead.

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Headquarters ‐ Install pallet racks $170,000

Headquarters ‐ Modifications to Ready Room $345,000

Headquarters ‐ Rehab demonstration garden $150,000

Headquarters ‐ Rehab exterior of buildings $150,000

Headquarters ‐ Replace furniture/workspaces $500,000

Grand Total $170,000 $995,000 $150,000

CAMP #: OH‐08.01.18001

Project Name: Headquarters ‐ Install pallet racks

Project Location: District Headquarters



Background: The District has fully utilized the available horizontal space in the warehouse area and

behind it. In an effort to more efficiently utilize this space, the District is working on installing pallets

racks that will allow for vertical storage as well.

Justification: By building the pallet racks, it will allow the District to continue to maintain an inventory

which will allow for timely service as well as quick emergency repairs.

CAMP #: OH‐08.01.19001

Project Name: Headquarters ‐ Modifications to Ready Room




Background: Since the District moved to the current headquarters in 1994, service connections have

doubled, and the employee count has risen as well. The Ready Room is located adjacent to the

warehouse and is where all Operations Field Crews meet in the morning to coordinate their daily duties.

In addition, it's also where the locker room facilities are located for employees to shower after their

work day.

Justification: The proposed modifications are to redesign the locker room facilities to alleviate the

crowding issues that occur as well as redesign the Ready Room area to better allow for multiple crews to

utilize it at the same time.

CAMP #: OH‐08.06.19003

Project Name: Headquarters ‐ Rehab demonstration garden




Background: The District has maintained a water conservation demonstration garden behind the office

since the early 1990’s. Its purpose is to provide a public space for the education and inspiration of low

water‐use landscaping. The physical appearance of the garden, due to both age and maintenance, no

longer supports its intended purpose of enjoying and inspiring low water‐use landscaping.

As part of the Operating budget, the District budgets each fiscal year for a landscape maintenance

contract to take care of landscaping at District facilities. The demonstration garden is but part of this

larger contract and has suffered from a lack of maintenance.

Justification: Since installation in the early 1990’s, the demonstration garden’s aesthetics and irrigation

system has degraded and needs rehabilitation. In its present state, the garden does not support the

District’s water efficiency programs that promote beautiful and functional low water‐use landscapes. A

new garden design and installation will support District water efficiency programs while rehabilitating

aging facility infrastructure related to the adjacent trellis and outdoor patio. A separate contract to

maintain the garden will ensure the right level of attention and care is provided to this asset.

CAMP #: OH‐08.06.19002

Project Name: Headquarters ‐ Replace furniture/workspaces




Background: The office furniture and modular furniture (such as cubicles and wall dividers) at the

Administration building have been in service since the early 1990's.

After 25+ years, the useful life of the furniture has been exceeded. Additional modular pieces are

unavailable for order which limits the District's ability to replace and modify its existing layout.

Justification: The District is looking to replace the modular furniture for approximately 20,000 square

feet which represents the entirety of the Administration Building except for areas occupied by tenants.

The typical workspace has dramatically changed since the existing furniture was installed. The existing

furniture was designed around a 20th Century workflow while the current workflow is drastically

different. Work stations no longer need to accommodate for several file cabinets and large computers.

However, additional meeting space for coordination and training is becoming increasingly sparse.

Preliminary estimates range from $15 ‐ $22 per square foot for the design and replacement of modular

furniture and office furniture.

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