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City of Lethbridge 2011 – 2020 Capital Improvement Program Binder
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 2011 – 2020 Capital Budget Discussion
DATE: Monday, May 10, 2010 TIME: 1:00 PM
PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Public is Welcome to Attend
A G E N D A
CALL TO ORDER
1. PRESENTATIONS:
1:00 PM 1.1. Garth Sherwin, City Manager, re Introduction by City Manager
1.2. Corey Wight, City Treasurer, re Overview of Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including funding
1.3. Doug Hawkins, Director of Infrastructure Services, re Review of Transportation Projects
1.4. Doug Hawkins, Director of Infrastructure Services, re Review of Parks Projects
LUNCH: 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM
BREAK: 2:00 PM
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City of Lethbridge2011‐2020 Capital Improvement Program
May 10, 2010
Finance Committee
Agenda
Objective
Timeline Timeline
Review of Draft CIP Book
Project evaluation
Pay‐As‐You‐Go
Debt Debt
Funding by category
Operating costs
Grants
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Objective
Approve a three year capital program (2011 to 2013) within a ten year plan(2011 to 2013) within a ten year plan (2011 to 2020)
Target for approval July 5, 2010
Operating costs that flow from this capital plan will feed the 2012 to 2014 Operatingplan will feed the 2012 to 2014 Operating Budget
CIP needs to be balanced within the three year window
What is the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
A plan which matches the capital wants, needs and priorities of the communityneeds, and priorities of the community with a financial strategy
Wants/Needs Dollars Available
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Pre CIP Planning Master Plans
Transportation
Parks
Bikeways and Pathways
Cemeteries
Emergency Services
Recreation and Cultural Facilities
Heart of our City
Police Needs Assessment and 25 yr facility
F ili C di i A di Facility Condition Audit
Transit and Para‐transit Service Standards
Lethbridge Performing Arts Centre Study
Growth Management Plan
Various Community Based Plans
Timeline
Planning
Feb 1 2010 Feb 1, 2010
CIP process and financial overview
Project updates and accomplishments Transportation
Community
28th Street North project
March 1, 2010
Police Facility project
Nature Centre Expansion project
Transit Facility Expansion
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Timeline
March 15, 2010
D ft CIP Draft CIP
Water, Wastewater, Stormwater
Waste & Recycling
Electric
March 29 2010 March 29, 2010
Draft CIP
Parks
Community Services Master Planning
Timeline (cont.)
April 12, 2010
Draft CIP – Transportation
Bill Kergan Centre project
Exhibition Park project
Apr 26, 2010
Family Village Co‐location project
Offsite Levy
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Timeline (cont.)
May 10‐11, 2010
Overview of CIP book, Funding, Process
Review of Projects
Transportation, Utilities
Community (including Parks & Storm)
Specific Project Information
Transit Smart Card Technology
Police Facility
May 12‐13, 2010
Resolutions & Debate
Timeline (cont.)
May 17‐21 and June 7‐11, 2010
Community information – City Hall Foyer
Hosted May 18 & 20 from 5:00‐8:00p.m.
June 14, 2010
Amended Draft CIP document presentedAmended Draft CIP document presented to Finance Committee
July 5, 2010
City Council approval of CIP
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REVIEW OF DRAFT CIP BOOK
Directional Resolutions
Resolutions from 2008‐2017 CIP requiring some future actionrequiring some future action
listed at front of book including the action taken on the resolution
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Section A
Some portions of A will not be included until the final draftuntil the final draft
A‐1 transmittal letter
A‐3, A‐4 Pie charts
will be included in story boards following decisions on projects occurring this weekdecisions on projects occurring this week
Section A
A‐2 Evaluation Process
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Section A
A‐2 Evaluation Process
Proposed projects are subjected to anProposed projects are subjected to an evaluation process
Planning documents (including master plans) are a key part of these evaluations
Helps to ensure high priority projects are considered in the Capital Improvement Program
Section A
A5 Pay‐As‐You‐Go (PAYG) Plan
Th C t f PAYG Pl Three Components of PAYG Plan
Annual PAYG amounts for Community and Transportation Projects
Annual tax supported debt payments (currently all internal)
Balancing amount to (or from) the Major Capital Projects Reserve.
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Pay‐As‐You‐Go in Operating Budget
Page 119 in 2009‐2011 Approved Operating BudgetOperating Budget
PAYG Capacity
10,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
0
2,000,000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Transportation PAYG Leisure & Comm PAYG Debt Payments PAYG Total
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Section B ‐ Debt
B‐2 Tax Supported External Debt
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B‐3 Utility/Self Supported Debt
B‐4 Offsite Supported Debt
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Section B – Debt Schedules
B‐5 Proposed Borrowing
l b B‐6 External Debt Payments
B‐7 Internal Loan Payments
B‐8 External Debt Balance
B‐9 Internal Loan Balance
Transportation (C):
Roadways
Bridges
Pathways/Sidewalks
Community (D):Sport/Rec/Cultural Facilities
Other Facilities (Public Ops, West Leth Ctr)
Transit
Community Partnership
EnvironmentalUtilities (E):
Water
Wastewater
Solid Waste
Electric Utility (F):
Transmission
Distribution
Support
Stormwater
Basic Capital Grant
Pay‐As‐You‐Go
MSI / AMIP Grant
Other Grants
MSI / AMIP Grant
Pay‐As‐You‐Go
MSI / AMIP Grant
Other Grants
MSI / AMIP Grant
Other Grants
Offsite Levy
External Loan
Offsite Levy
Other Grants
Internal Loan
External Loan
MRSR
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Section C – Transportation
Section D ‐ Community
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Section E – Environmental Utilities
Environmental Utility Budgets
Operating & Capital Mtce
Funded fromUtility Rates
Debt Payments
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Section F – Electric Utility
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Section G – Grants/Funding
Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) G 1G‐1
Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program (AMIP) G‐2
Federal Gas Tax Fund (formerly NDCC) G‐3
Basic Capital Grant (BCG) G‐4
Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) – Page G‐1
Purpose: Provide long‐term sustainable funding to enhance municipalfunding to enhance municipal sustainability.
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MSI – Page G‐1
Eligible projects:
“R d d B id P bli T it “Roadways and Bridges, Public Transit Vehicles and Facilities, Water, Wastewater, and Storm Sewer Management, Emergency Service Facilities and Equipment, Solid Waste Management Facilities and Equipment, Maintenance Equipment, Infrastructure Management Systems, Community & Recreation Facilities, and other Municipal Buildings and Facilities”
Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program (AMIP) – Page G‐2
For “Core Infrastructure”
R d & B id Roadways & Bridges
Public Transit
Water Supply and Treatment Systems
Wastewater Treatment Systems
Storm Sewer drainage Systems
Emergency Service Facilities and Vehicles
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Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program (AMIP) – Page G‐2
Other infrastructure can only be funded after the City has certified that it’s coreafter the City has certified that it s core infrastructure is in good condition
2009/2010 is the final year of Grant Funding
Projects must be completed by December 31, 2015
Grants – Federal Gas Tax FundPage G‐3
Purpose: Development of environmentally sustainable municipalenvironmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure to maintain or enhance economic, social and cultural opportunity and well being, while protecting and improving the quality ofprotecting and improving the quality of our environment upon which people and economies of Alberta depend
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Grants – Federal Gas Tax FundPage G‐3
Eligible projects:
P bli T it Public Transit
Water and Wastewater Management
Stormwater
Solid Waste Management
Community Energy Systems
Roadways and Bridges
Grants – Basic Capital Grant (BCG)Page G‐4
$60 per capita based on the previous year’s official populationofficial population.
75 percent Province/25 percent City cost sharing
For transportation capital‐related projects.
The City’s 25% matching share is funded The City s 25% matching share is funded from the Pay‐As‐You‐Go program
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Grants – Basic Capital Grant (BCG)Page G‐4
Eligible projects: Roadways and Bridges, Utility Rehabilitation and Public TransitUtility Rehabilitation, and Public Transit System
Note: City of Lethbridge uses this grant for the maintenance and upgrades to our transportation system
Questions?
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2011 – 2020 2011 – 2020 Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement Program
Presentation to Finance CommitteeMay 10 2010
Presentation to Finance CommitteeMay 10 2010
Infrastructure Services
May 10, 2010May 10, 2010
TRANSPORTATION 2011 - 2020 CIP
TRANSPORTATION 2011 - 2020 CIP
Infrastructure Services
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Transportation CIP Project Identification
• Growth – with the Growth Management Plan
• Capacity – through the Transportation Master Plan and Intersection counts
• Condition Assessments – through condition assessments of our system we determine the annual rehab necessary
• System Upgrades – through public requests, inspection programs, warrant analysis and planning studies system
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y p g yupgrades are identified (ie. Pathway missing links, sidewalk pararamps, traffic calming)
Transportation CIP Project Prioritization
• Maintaining Safety• Maintaining Safety• Maintaining Levels of Services• Preserving Existing Infrastructure• Upgrades to Existing System• Providing Access for Growth
Infrastructure Services
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Transportation CIP Funding Options
Transportation projects are funded by the following sources
• Tax supported – Pay as you Go• Provincial / Federal Grants• Offsite Levies – restricted to growth projects
Infrastructure Services
Refer to C-1Infrastructure – TransportationInfrastructure – TransportationCapital Improvement Program
2011 – 2020 ProjectsCommencing in the First Three
Years
Infrastructure Services
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Infrastructure Services
Infrastructure Services
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Infrastructure Services
Infrastructure Services
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Upgrade Existing System – C-16, Scenic Drive North, 9 Ave / Stafford Dr
Projects, next three years:
• Scenic Dr North 9 Ave N / Stafford DrScenic Dr North, 9 Ave N / Stafford Dr• 2010 -$1,000,000 previously approved
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $9,500,000• 2012 - $9,500,000
Prepare a detailed design and provide construction services
Infrastructure Services
Construct the initial two lanes of an ultimate four lane roadway with ultimate earthwork
Upgrade Existing System – C-17, 43 Street N
Projects, next three years:
• Prelim design – 43 St - Hwy 3 / 62 Ave NPrelim design 43 St Hwy 3 / 62 Ave N
• Construct a four lane roadway from Hwy 3 to • 9 Ave N divided
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $300,000• 2013 - $6,600,000
Prepare a detailed design and provide
Infrastructure Services
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Upgrade Existing System – C-18, 26 Avenue N, 23 Street to 28 Street
Projects, next three years:
• 26th Ave N 23 Street / 28 Street N26 Ave N, 23 Street / 28 Street N
Budget, next three years:• 2012 - $2,100,000
Prepare a detailed design and construct a four lane roadway to connect with that recently constructed in 2007 at 28 Street.
Infrastructure Services
Upgrade Existing System – C-19Mayor Magrath Drive, 40 Ave S to City Limit,
Projects, next three years:
Mayor Magrath Dr 40 Ave S to City Limit• Mayor Magrath Dr, 40 Ave S to City Limit
Budget, next three years:• 2012 - $4,200,000
Prepare a detailed design and construct embankment fill to accommodate the Ultimate six lane divided roadway.
Infrastructure Services
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Provide Access for Growth - C-31, Metis Trail, Simon Fraser to Garry Drive
Projects, next three years:
• Metis Trail Temple Blvd / Whoop-up DriveMetis Trail, Temple Blvd / Whoop up Drive
• Metis Trail, Simon Fraser / Temple Blvd
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $3,000,000• 2013 - $2,200,000
Prepare a detailed design and construct the
Infrastructure Services
Prepare a detailed design and construct the initial two lanes of Arterial Roadway to accommodate development
Provide Access for Growth - C-32, Garry Drive, Existing to 600m west of Metis Trail
Projects, next three years:
• Garry Drive existing to 600m west ofGarry Drive, existing to 600m west ofMetis Trail (to first development entrance)
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $3,000,000
Prepare a detailed design and construct the initial two lanes of Arterial Roadway to accommodate development
Infrastructure Services
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C-2 shows the Transportation program out to 2020C 2 shows the Transportation program out to 2020
Questions?
Infrastructure Services
Maintain Safety - C- 5, Gravel Road Upgrading
Projects, next three years: • 43 Street from 26 Ave north • Whoop-up Dr, to City Limits
As required (unidentified)• As required (unidentified)
Budgets, next three years:• 2011 - $700,000• 2012 - $525,000• 2013 - $550,000
Involves reconstruction of existing gravel roads or upgrading to a paved standard rural roadway if traffic volumes warrant
Infrastructure Services
roadway if traffic volumes warrant.
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Maintain Safety – C-6, Intersection Improvements –Growth
Projects, next three years:• 13 Street N / 26 Ave N• Garry Drive / Squamish W
43 N / 2 A N• 43 N / 2 Ave N• 43 N / 5 Ave N• University Dr. W / Highlands Blvd. W
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $1,000,000• 2012 - $1,051,000• 2013 - $1,104,000
Infrastructure Services
As Warranted:- Traffic and Pedestrian Volumes,- Accidents History, - Congestion
Project involves new traffic signals and geometric improvements in new growth areas.
Maintain Safety – C-7, Intersection Improvements –Non-Growth
Projects, next three years:• MMDr / 5 Ave S• 9 Ave / 36 St N• 23 St / 9th Ave N• 13 St / 5 Ave N• 13 St /6 Ave S• 16 Ave / 13 St S
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $1,000,000• 2012 - $1,051,000• 2013 - $1,104,000
Infrastructure Services
As Warranted:- Traffic and Pedestrian Volumes,- Accidents History,- Congestion
Project involves new traffic signals, signal upgrades and geometric improvements in older non-growth areas.
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Maintain Safety – C-8, Sidewalk Mobility Ramps
Projects, next three years: • Downtown / Hospital Areas• Older Communities (central
neighborhoods in Lethbridge)
Budgets, next three years:
• 2011 - $250,000• 2012 - $263,000• 2013 - $275,000
Approximately 25 intersections and 25 handicap parking stalls per year will be reconstructed until 2016
Infrastructure Services
reconstructed until 2016
Follows the request of the Canadian Paraplegic Association.
Maintain Safety – C-9, Bikeways/Pathways on Roadways
Projects, next three years:
Bicycle Lanes• 13 St – 16 Ave S / 26 Ave N
10 Ave S MMDr / 13 St S• 10 Ave S –MMDr / 13 St SPathways
• Scenic Drive -1 Ave S/5 Ave N
Budget, next three years:
• 2011 - $500,000• 2012 - $525,000• 2013 - $551,000
Infrastructure Services
Program will complete pathway connections and develop bikeways within roadways as per the Bikeways/Pathways Master Plan adopted by Council in 2007.
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Preserve Existing Infrastructure – C-10, Arterial Rehab
Projects, next three years:
• Various locations
Budget, next three years:
• 2011 - $1,000,000• 2012 - $1,051,000• 2013 - $1,104,000
Ongoing program varies as indentified from annual condition inspection program.M i i l P t M t
Infrastructure Services
Municipal Pavement Management Application (MPMA)
Intent of the Overlay program is to maintain our Arterial roads to an acceptable standard and protect this valuable asset.
Preserve Existing Infrastructure – C-11,Bridge Rehab
Projects, next three years:
• Whoop-up BarrierR l t (2011)Replacement (2011)
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $1,315,000• 2012 - $319,000• 2013 - $293,000
Ongoing program varies as indentified from annual condition inspection program.Bridge Management System
Infrastructure Services
Bridge Management System
Intent of the Bridge Rehab program is to maintain our Parks and Transportation bridges to an acceptable standard and protect this valuable asset.
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Preserve Existing Infrastructure – C-12, Community Lighting - Rehab
Projects, next three years:
• Arterials / Downtown / Older neighborhoodsg
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $300,000• 2012 - $316,000• 2013 - $332,000
Condition Assessment completed in 2010
Program replaces 1% of street lights annually
Infrastructure Services
Program replaces 1% of street lights annually that are beyond their useful life.
Secondary benefit is to replace street lights with LED bulbs (less electricity).
Preserve Existing Infrastructure – C-13, Traffic Signal Replacement
Projects, next three years:
• Older traffic signals that require upgrades
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $300,000• 2012 - $315,000• 2013 - $330,000
Condition Assessment completed in 2010.
I t t f thi l T ffi Si l
Infrastructure Services
Intent of this program replaces Traffic Signals that are beyond their useful life .
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Preserve Existing Infrastructure – C-14, Major Sidewalk Rehab
Projects, next three years:
• Downtown/London Road
Budget, next three years:
• 2011 - $190,000• 2012 - $200,000• 2013 - $210,000
Ongoing program varies as indentified from annual condition inspection program.
Infrastructure Services
Infrastructure Management System
Intent of this program replaces approx. 750 m (1 or 2 blocks) annually that are beyond their useful life.
Preserve Existing Infrastructure – C-15,Railway Rehab Program
Projects, next three years:
• Signalization of approx 5 Rail-Road crossings
• Rehabilitation of Rail Spur lines as required• Rehabilitation of Rail Spur lines as required
Budget, next three years:• 2011 - $500,000• 2012 - $526,000• 2013 - $552,000
Initial crossing assessment indicates 11 signalized crossings required of 24
Infrastructure Services
Intent of this program is to repair spur lines as required through ongoing inspections
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Upgrade Existing System – C-20, C-21,Planning Projects
Projects, next three years:
• Mayor Magrath Drive 3 Ave S to 3 Ave NMayor Magrath Drive, 3 Ave S to 3 Ave N
• 6 Ave South, Mayor Magrath Dr to Scenic Dr
Budget, next three years:
• 2012 - $315,000, each project
Conduct a Functional Design of Roadways to determine upgrades to accommodate increased traffic and growth
Infrastructure Services
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Upgrade Existing System - Planning Projects
2014 -2020, Planning Studies
• C-22, 5 Avenue North, Stafford Dr to MMD,
• C -23, Interchange preliminary design –Whoop-up/University Dr and Whoop-up/ Scenic Dr
• C-24, 13 Street N, Crowsnest Trail to 26 Ave N
• C-25, University Drive, North of Rail tracks to Hwy3,
• C-26 Transportation Master Plan
Infrastructure Services
C-26, Transportation Master Plan,
Planning Studies are needed to determine land requirements, initial costs estimates, determine constraints, obtain public and Council approval.
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Upgrade Existing System – Construction Projects
2014 -2020, Construction Projects
• C-27, Whoop-up Drive (McMaster to Aquatania Blvd.), 2016
• C-28, University Drive (Sunridge Blvd to Community Stadium), 2018
• C-29, 26th Ave N (31st N to 43rd Street N), 2020
• C-30, 28th Street N (5th Ave to 18th Ave N), 2020
• C-17, 43rd Street North (9th Ave to 26th Ave N) 2019
Infrastructure Services
Ave N), 2019
• C-18 26th Ave N (Scenic Drive N to 23rd Street N), 2021
• C-19 Mayor Magrath Drive (40th Ave S to South City Limits), 2015
As Warranted: Traffic and Pedestrian Volumes, Accidents History, Congestion
Provide Access for Growth – C-33, C-34Planning Projects
Projects, next three years:
• C-33, North Scenic Drive, Upland Blvd / 62 Ave, in 2013
• C34, 44 Avenue North, Scenic Dr N to 43 Street N, in 2013
Planning Studies are needed to determine land requirements, initial costs estimates, determine constraints, obtain public and Council approval.
Infrastructure Services
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2014 -2020, construction projects
Provide Access for Growth – Construction Projects
•C-31, Metis Trail (Whoop-up Drive to Caledonia), 2016
•C-31, Metis Trail (Jerry Potts W to Garry Drive W), 2018
•C-35, Jerry Potts, 2018
•C-36, Whoop-up Drive (Coalbanks Gate to 30th Street W), 2014
Infrastructure Services
•C-37 43rd Street S (24thAve/Hwy4 to 40th Ave), 2018
As Required by development
2011 – 2020 2011 – 2020 Capital Improvement ProgramCapital Improvement Program
Presentation to Finance CommitteeMay 11 2010
Presentation to Finance CommitteeMay 11 2010
Infrastructure Services
May 11, 2010May 11, 2010
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Waste & Recycling Services 2011 - 2020
Capital Improvement Program
Infrastructure Services
Waste & Recycling Services CIP Project Identification
• Regulations• Planning DocumentsCity Council Strategic initiativesMaster Plans (eg. Waste Prevention &
Diversion)Business plans
Infrastructure Services
• Lifecycle management of assets
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Waste & Recycling Services CIP Project Prioritization
• Health & Safety• Health & Safety• Regulatory compliance• Condition assessment• Maintaining a Level of Service
Fi i l i bilit
Infrastructure Services
• Financial viability
Refer to E-1Environmental UtilitiesEnvironmental Utilities
Capital Improvement Program 2011 – 2020 Projects
Commencing in the First Three Years
Infrastructure Services
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Infrastructure Services
Disposal Cell Construction (E-7)Description• Design & construction of waste disposal cells
•2011 - $4 5M
Description• Design & construction of waste disposal cells
•2011 - $4 5M•2011 - $4.5M•2014 - $5.7M
Purpose & Justification• Consume 200,000 cu m of air space per year• Current staging plan
• Cell #4 – 2011
•2011 - $4.5M•2014 - $5.7M
Purpose & Justification• Consume 200,000 cu m of air space per year• Current staging plan
• Cell #4 – 2011
Infrastructure Services
Cell #4 2011• Cell #5 – 2014• Final 2 cells = 8 to 10 yr capacity
Cell #4 2011• Cell #5 – 2014• Final 2 cells = 8 to 10 yr capacity
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Environmental Management at the Closed Sites (E-8)
Description• Design & construction of a gas/leachate collection &
Description• Design & construction of a gas/leachate collection &gas/leachate collection & treatment facility:
•Northside site –2011 - $660K2012 - $660K
•Centre Site –2015 - $550K2016 - $275K
gas/leachate collection & treatment facility:
•Northside site –2011 - $660K2012 - $660K
•Centre Site –2015 - $550K2016 - $275K
Infrastructure Services
Purpose & Justification• Protect public health & safety• Environmental compliance
Purpose & Justification• Protect public health & safety• Environmental compliance
Environmental Management at the Closed Sites
Background• 2 closed sites in Lethbridge• Have been monitoring since 2000
Background• 2 closed sites in Lethbridge• Have been monitoring since 2000• Have been monitoring since 2000• Centre site:
• has an active vapor extraction system venting to atmosphere
• Northside site: • No collection or treatment system• Elevated methane gas level beyond the perimeter• Elevated leachate heads
• Have been monitoring since 2000• Centre site:
• has an active vapor extraction system venting to atmosphere
• Northside site: • No collection or treatment system• Elevated methane gas level beyond the perimeter• Elevated leachate heads
Infrastructure Services
• 2010 - Engineering study and preliminary design ($65K)• May require a CIP amendment in 2011 based on design• 2010 - Engineering study and preliminary design ($65K)• May require a CIP amendment in 2011 based on design
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Environmental Management at the Closed Sites
Funding• Unfunded liabilityFunding• Unfunded liability• Unfunded liability• 2010 engineering study will provide better understanding• No dedicated funding source• Create an additional cost pressure for the operating site
• Unfunded liability• 2010 engineering study will provide better understanding• No dedicated funding source• Create an additional cost pressure for the operating site
Infrastructure Services
E-2 shows the Waste Services program out to 2020E 2 shows the Waste Services program out to 2020
Questions?
Infrastructure Services
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Landfill Gas Management (E-9)
Description• Design & construction of a gas collection &
Description• Design & construction of a gas collection &a gas collection & treatment facility (flaring)
•2014 - $2.2M •2015 - $2.0M
Purpose & Justification• Generation of 60,000
a gas collection & treatment facility (flaring)
•2014 - $2.2M •2015 - $2.0M
Purpose & Justification• Generation of 60,000
Infrastructure Services
tonnes of CO2 equiv.• To meet Specified Gas Emitters Regulation
tonnes of CO2 equiv.• To meet Specified Gas Emitters Regulation
Landfill Gas Management
Background• Specified Gas Emitters Regulation
• 2003 reporting requirement > 100K tonnes of C02 equiv/yrd
Background• Specified Gas Emitters Regulation
• 2003 reporting requirement > 100K tonnes of C02 equiv/yrd• 2007 – 12% reduction
• 2009 reporting requirement > 50K -100K tonnes of C02 equiv/yr• 20?? – ??% reduction
• Legislation – Federal, provincial, US EPA• Delayed construction to 2014/2015 • Options (from Master Plan)
• reduce gas generation
• 2007 – 12% reduction• 2009 reporting requirement > 50K -100K tonnes of C02 equiv/yr• 20?? – ??% reduction
• Legislation – Federal, provincial, US EPA• Delayed construction to 2014/2015 • Options (from Master Plan)
• reduce gas generation
Infrastructure Services
g g• purchase offset credits• Collect & treat gas• Current cost estimate based on a flaring system
g g• purchase offset credits• Collect & treat gas• Current cost estimate based on a flaring system
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Landfill Rate Impacts
Rate Changes to support capital programRate Changes to support capital program• 2011 - $2.00/tonne ($54.50/tonne -> $56.50/tonne)
• 2012 – 2014 - no rate increase to support capital costs
• 2010 preliminary design study may result in additional pressure on the capital budget
• 2011 - $2.00/tonne ($54.50/tonne -> $56.50/tonne)
• 2012 – 2014 - no rate increase to support capital costs
• 2010 preliminary design study may result in additional pressure on the capital budget
Infrastructure Services
Infrastructure Services
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Landfill Master Plan Projects
Description• Master plan is underway• Master plan may create
Description• Master plan is underway• Master plan may create• Master plan may create additional projects• Do not anticipate any projects within 2011-2013 CIP time frame
• Master plan may create additional projects• Do not anticipate any projects within 2011-2013 CIP time frame
Infrastructure Services
Recycling Depot Enhancement
Description• Needs survey has been completed
Description• Needs survey has been completedcompleted• Design options review• Council presentation on options – May, 2010• May result in capital expenditures in 2011• Amend CIP at that time if required
completed• Design options review• Council presentation on options – May, 2010• May result in capital expenditures in 2011• Amend CIP at that time if required
Infrastructure Services
requiredrequired
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Water and WastewaterWater and Wastewater
2011 – 2020
Capital Improvement Program
Infrastructure Services
Water / Wastewater / StormwaterCIP Project Identification
• Regulations Upgrades to meet regulatory requirements Upgrades to meet regulatory requirements
• System Growth New facilities and network extensions (offsite funded)
• Performance Failure to meet levels of service Analysis predicting performance issues
A t Lif l R l t
Infrastructure Services
• Asset Lifecycle Replacement Elevated maintenance costs End of useful life
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Water / Wastewater / StormwaterCIP Project Prioritization
• RegulationsMust doMust do
• Risk AssessmentConsequence and likelihood of failure
• Cost-Benefit AnalysisValue comparison of alternatives
Infrastructure Services
• Budget & funding alternatives Can we afford to do this?
Refer to E-1Environmental UtilitiesEnvironmental Utilities
Capital Improvement Program 2011 – 2020 Projects
Commencing in the First Three Years
Infrastructure Services
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Infrastructure Services
Infrastructure Services
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Infrastructure Services
Protective PlumbingProgram (E-10)
The purpose of the PPP is to install sump pumps and backwater valves into homes that were damagedhomes that were damaged as a result of the July 1, 2008 rain storm.154 of 379 basements completed as of April 2010
Estimated cost: $3.6M
Infrastructure Services
$Schedule : 2009-2012Funding: -Stormwater Capital
-Wastewater Capital(from Operations)
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks and Clarifier Upgrade (E-14)
This project will implement improvementsimplement improvements recommended in a 2003 WWTP Asset Condition Assessment.
Estimated cost: $8.1MSchedule : 2011-2012
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2011-2012Funding: -NDCC Grant
-AMIP Grant -Debenture (Utility Rates)
Water Treatment Plant Residuals Management (E-22)
This project will provide for treatment of water treatment waste streamstreatment waste streams before they are discharged to the river. Regulatory requirements pending.
Estimated cost: $10.7M
Infrastructure Services
Estimated cost: $10.7MSchedule : 2012-2013Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)
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Northwest Lethbridge Utility Servicing (E-25)
New water, wastewater and storm lines are req ired to maintainrequired to maintain existing levels of service and to allow continued growth in west Lethbridge.
Estimated cost: $31.5M
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2010-2013Funding: Debenture
(Offsite Levies)
Garry Drive Reservoir (E-29)
This project will provide 15 ML of additional storageML of additional storage capacity and have a pumping capacity of approximately 40 MLD.
Estimated cost: $9.5MSchedule : 2010-2011
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2010-2011Funding: Debenture
(Offsite Levies)
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Southeast Regional Sanitary Lift Station (E-28)
This project will provide the wastewater collection capacity required for continued growth of southeast Lethbridge.
Estimated cost: $18.0MSchedule : 2015-2016
the subject of a
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the subject of a negotiation to advance timing
Funding: Debenture (Offsite Levies)
E-2 shows the Water and Wastewater programsE 2 shows the Water and Wastewater programs out to 2020
Questions?
Infrastructure Services
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Additional Bioreactors(E-11)
Thi j t ill idThis project will provide additional bioreactors to double the plant's treatment capacity.
Infrastructure Services
Estimated cost: $8.2MSchedule : 2016-2019Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)
Wastewater Treatment Plant Additional Digester (E-12)
This project will construct a third digester and pro ide the red ndancprovide the redundancy needed for maintenance and increased digestion capacity to accommodate future growth.
d $
Infrastructure Services
Estimated cost: $6.2MSchedule : 2015-2017Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Cogeneration Upgrade (E-13)
This project will consist of removal of equipment from the digester gas floorfrom the digester gas floor and installation of replacement or upgraded equipment; upgrade boilers and standby power transformer.
Infrastructure Services
Estimated cost: $3.2MSchedule : 2011-2012Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)
Treatment Plants SCADA Upgrade (E-15 & E-20)
This upgrade project will replace aging hardware, impro e historical dataimprove historical data handling, and provide enhancements in the system configuration and security.
Estimated cost: $1.7M
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2013-2015Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)50% / 50%
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Security (E-16)
This project will consist of installing additional fencing controlled gatesfencing, controlled gates and interior and exterior video surveillance; upgrade of plant fire alarm system.
Estimated cost: $1 3M
Infrastructure Services
Estimated cost: $1.3MSchedule : 2016-2017Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)
Water Reservoir Upgrades (E-17)
This project will consist of the replacement of existing mechanical and electrical equipment, controls and instruments to extend the service life and reliability of the stations.
d $
Infrastructure Services
Estimated cost: $6.1MSchedule : 2013-2019Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)
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Water Treatment Plant and Reservoir Security (E-18)
This project will consist of installing additionalinstalling additional fencing, controlled gates and interior and exterior video surveillance.
Estimated cost: $1.3M
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2016 - 2017Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)
Water Treatment Plant No. 2 HLP Switchgear Upgrade (E-19)
This project will consist of the replacement ofthe replacement of existing electrical switchgear and pump motors to extend the service life of the plant.
Estimated cost: $1.1M
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2012Funding: Water Capital
(from Operations)
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Water Treatment Plant Transmission Pipeline Rehabilitation (E-21)
This project will consist of th li i f th i tithe relining of the existing steel water pipelines to extend their service life.
Estimated cost: $2.0MSchedule : 2010-2013
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2010-2013Funding: Water Capital
(from Operations)
Water Treatment Plant Process Redundancy (E-23)
This project will retrofit Plant No. 2 (constructed in 1956) with new technology1956) with new technology and provide the required level of treatment process redundancy.
Estimated cost: $5.5MSchedule : 2013-2015
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2013-2015Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)
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Water Treatment Plant Additional Filters
This project will provide the additional filters tothe additional filters to increase the plant's treatment capacity.
Estimated cost: $6.0MSchedule : 2025-2026
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2025-2026Funding: Debenture
(Utility Rates)
Métis Trail Drive Deep Utilities Phase II (E-24)
This project will provide the additional water distribution anddistribution and wastewater collection capacity required for growth in the southwestern areas of west Lethbridge.
Infrastructure Services
Estimated cost: $7.0MSchedule : 2020-2021Funding: Debenture
(Offsite Levies)
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North Sanitary Siphon Twinning (E-26)
This project will provide the additional wastewater collection capacitcollection capacity required for growth in the northern areas of north Lethbridge.
Estimated cost: $6.0M
Infrastructure Services
Schedule : 2018-2019Funding: Debenture
(Offsite Levies)
West Siphon Screen Relocation (E-27)
This project will increase the capacity of the existingthe capacity of the existing siphon and allow continued growth in the southeastern areas of west Lethbridge.
Infrastructure Services
Estimated cost: $2.0MSchedule : 2015Funding: Offsite Levies
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Distribution System Looping (E-30)
This project consists of water distribution system improvements such as additional interconnections, parallel mains and upsized mains.
Estimated cost: $3.0M
Infrastructure Services
Estimated cost: $3.0MSchedule : 2011-2016Funding: Offsite Levies
Infrastructure ServicesWastewater
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Debt Servicing ChartTo be inserted here
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Steel Pipeline
Infrastructure ServicesWater
Infrastructure ServicesWastewater
D bt S i i Ch t
Steel Pipeline Relining Project
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Debt Servicing ChartTo be inserted here
Debt Servicing ChartTo be inserted here
Electric2011 – 20202011 2020 Capital Improvement Program
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Presentation – Finance Committee
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Electric Utility CIP Project Identification
Transmission• Large projects – external (AESO/AUC).Large projects external (AESO/AUC).• Smaller projects – same as Distribution
Distribution• Regulatory Compliance• Condition assessment• Planning and Design (includes Load Growth and
Safety)
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Safety).• Financial (cost/benefit, risk/liability analyses)• Support – process improvement/change.
Electric Utility CIP Project Prioritization
In order of importance• Safety• Regulatory Compliance• Maintenance of Service Level• Financial
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• Improvement of Service Level
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Electric Utility
Classification of Electric PlantClassification of Electric Plant
• Transmission, Distribution, Support
Capital Plan primarily Program Based.
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Refer to F-1Infrastructure – Electric UtilityInfrastructure – Electric UtilityCapital Improvement Program
2011 – 2020 ProjectsCommencing in the First Three
Years
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Infrastructure Services
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Infrastructure Services
Capital Plan Organization
TransmissionDistribution
P i S i E t i d• Primary Service Extensions and Programs
• Secondary Service Programs• Transformation Programs• Special – Cable Replacement Program
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• Special – Advanced Metering Infrastructure.
Support
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Distribution Projects - DetailsGroupings (F-16, F-18, F-21)
• Primary, Secondary, Transformation
Typically based on % of plant value• New construction or life extensions/inflation (9.5%), ( ),
and depreciation (3.0%) of base primary values.
Example Projects for 2011/2012• Remove existing river crossing (111S-2)• Replace concrete poles 43rd St./Hwy. #3 to 146S (9th
Ave. N)• Underground lines 241S - #3 and #4 (Industrial area).
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• Build new tie line between substations 241S (Sherring Park) to 146S (9th Ave. N. industrial park).
• Build new circuit between switching cubicles (SC91-SC204)
Distribution - Special
F-17 : Infrastructure Replacement• Underground cable installed in 1960’s and 70’s.• Older cable quality unacceptable.• Global replacement required.• Late 2010/2011 – establish program and evaluate
results.• $ 5 million to $7 million annually.• Community Impact.
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Minimize service interruptions. Extensive customer communication.
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Red(1970)
F-17
Orange(1975)
Yellow
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(1980)
Impact on Rates
Transmission Projects have no impactDistribution ProjectsDistribution Projects
• Increases based on primarily on new investments• 2012 and on – cable replacement/AMI has
significant impact.
Approximately 2.2% impact in 2011• Average residential ($ 0 95/month)
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• Average residential ($ 0.95/month)
AMI initiative not included in above amount.
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Distribution - Special
F-19 : Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI)• AB government regulation (2010) – currently
in draft form.• Current draft would require replacement of all
meters in the City of Lethbridge.• Implementation 2012 – 2017.• Automatic meter reading – all customers.• In Home Display (IHD) for all customers.
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p y ( )• Influence customer behaviour.• $ 25 - $30 million cost over CIP timeframe.
Impact on Rates
Transmission Projects have no impactDistribution ProjectsDistribution Projects
• Increases based on primarily on new investments
• 2012 and on – cable replacement/AMI has significant impact.
AMI initiative may add approximately $7.00
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AMI initiative may add approximately $7.00 to $10.00/month to each electric customer.
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F-2 shows the Electric programs out to 2020F 2 shows the Electric programs out to 2020
Questions?
Infrastructure Services
Electric Capital Plan Organization
Transmission• As defined by Electric Utility Act (EUA)• 138 000 volts – from generator to City substation• 138,000 volts from generator to City substation.
Distribution• As defined by EUA• 25,000 volts and below – from City substation to
home.
Infrastructure Services
Support Programs• Contribute to both Transmission and Distribution.• Allocated to Transmission or Distribution
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Electric Utility SystemTransmission
• 5 major subs (138/13.8 kV)
• 35 km 138,000 volt Distribution
• 780 km underground
• 200 km overhead• 4,000 transformers
Support
Infrastructure Services99
pp• SCADA, Fiber,
Work and Facilities Management.
Typical Substation
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Distribution Underground
Infrastructure Services101
Distribution Overhead
Infrastructure Services102
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Support - SCADA
Infrastructure Services103
Transmission vs DistributionTransmission Distribution
D fi iti El t i Utilit A t El t i Utilit A tDefinition Electric Utility Act Electric Utility Act
Cost Recovery
Transmission Rate to Province
Distribution Rate to Customers.
Standards Set by Province Set by industry/City
Infrastructure Services104
Projects Assigned by AESO.
Approved AUC
Approved by Council
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Transmission Projects - Details
Projects based on condition assessment.
• Major projects either completed or underway.
West side substation – additional transformer (2009).
Transmission line (26th Ave. N.) rebuild (2010).
• New projects
‘Like-for-like’ replacement
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Like for like replacement.
Require AESO (Alberta Electric System Operator) and AUC (Alberta Utilities Commission) approval.
Transmission Projects – (2011 – 2020)
Like-for-like (no specific approvals required).• North and South East substations – protection and control.
$ 600,000 (2012) (Ref : F-4)$ , ( ) ( )• West side substation – T1 (first transformer).
$1.5 million (2015) (Ref : F-6).• Industrial Park substation – Switchgear replacement.
$ 1.5 million (2014) (Ref : F-9).
Enhancements or New (AESO and AUC approvals) • Line rebuild (26th Ave. N. to substation)
$ 1 1 million (2011) (Ref : F 14)
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$ 1.1 million (2011) (Ref : F-14).
• River valley substation –transformer replacement. $ 1.4 million (2013) (Ref : F-6). Requires distribution system analysis and approvals.
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2011 - 2020Transmission
- 146S and 593S –protection and control.
241SSwitchgear
138 kV Line
- 111S (River Sub) – T3
- 674S (West Sub) – T1
- 241S (Industrial Sub) –Switchgear replace. 674S – T1
111S – T3
146S – P&C
593S – P&C
Infrastructure Services107
- 734L/813L Line rebuild.
Other Transmission Projects.
Potential Generator – Industrial Park• $ 1.7 million (2011) (Ref : F-12).• External influence – ‘direct assigned’ project.
Potential new west side substation and 138 kV line.
• $ 6.8 million (2017) (Ref : F-11) – substation.• $ 3.4 million (2017) (Ref : F-13) – 138 kV line.
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• Requires extensive distribution analysis and approvals.
Misc. Upgrading (Ref : F-7, F-10).
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Capital Plan Organization
TransmissionTransmissionDistribution
Support• Allocated to
T i i /Di t ib ti
Infrastructure Services
Transmission/Distribution
Support
Information Technologies• AM/FM and Work Management (F-27,
F-28) Roll out to field crews – new regulatory
requirements (AUC). Add transmission and fiber. $ 900,000 (2011 to 2013).
Infrastructure Services
• Fiber Network (F-29) Several major extensions and replacements. $ 1.1 million (2011 to 2013)
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Support – cont.SCADA (F26)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition• Maintenance and cycle replacement of existing.• $ 800 000 (2011 to 2020)• $ 800,000 (2011 to 2020)
Critical Infrastructure (F-31)• Regulatory compliance (AESO/NERC)• Protection of critical transmission components.• $ 1.3 million (2011 to 2020).
Fleet (F-24)R l t d h t f El t i
Infrastructure Services
• Replacement and enhancement of Electric vehicles.
• $ 1.9 million (2011 to 2020).Other – Environmental,
Advanced Metering Infrastructure
From “Executive Summary” of Draft.• “The role of Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) in Alberta is envisioned to be enabling –empowering Albertans in wise energy use, setting the stage for further development of retail markets and as
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development of retail markets and as one of the key features necessary to move to smart grid technologies.”
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