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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2005-R0465 - Provide Comments To Draft Region O Water Plan - 10/06/2005Resolution No. 2005-80465 October 6, 2005 Item No. 2.2 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City of Lubbock hereby adopts the City of Lubbock Water Supply Planning Statement, as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes as if fully set forth herein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: i THAT the City of Lubbock shall, in a timely manner, provide comments to the Draft Region O Water Plan regarding requests to insert in the final Region O Plan the following potential water projects, such projects being included in Lubbock's Water Supply Planning Statement adopted herein: 1. The use and reuse of the City's developed water; 2. Expansion of the Jim Bertram Lake System; 3. The construction of a pipeline from the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority to Lubbock; 4. The use of brackish or saline ground water; and 5. The scalping operation located on the North Fork of the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River. Passed by the City Council this 6'h day of October, 2 Rebe ca Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Tom Adams Deputy City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Richard K. Casper First Assistant City Attorney ml/ccdocslWater Supply -res Oct. 7, 2005 EXHIBIT A Water Planning Statement Lubbock Water Advisory Commission City of Lubbock October 3, 2005 A. Introduction Water supplies will be developed and infrastructure constructed in order to insure and provide 100 years of water supply for the Citizens of Lubbock. Lubbock should strive to acquire and develop sustainable water sources that can be achieved in the shortest time frame and in the most cost efficient manner. As additional engineering and financial information is available, this water planning statement will be amended to reflect project feasibility and priorities. B. Immediate Plan (current) Conservation efforts must play a significant role in the City's long term water supply plan, and this will be implemented through appropriate escalating block rates, a conservation/drought ordinance, and education. Conservation efforts are substantially more cost effective than the cost of other new water supplies, and they will also extend the useful life of existing resources and infrastructure. The Bailey County well field and transmission line will be maintained to its highest level of efficiency and will continue to provide a significant percentage of Lubbock's maximum day water supply for many years. C. Short Term Plan six months to five ears Short Term Projects The use of local groundwater is recommended as one of the first alternatives to address water supply needs. Using groundwater for irrigation of parks, playgrounds, golf courses and other facilities should be encouraged as a cost effective water supply alternative. This approach also helps reduce the maximum day demand in summer months. As feasible with necessary treatment, the groundwater will also be developed as a potable water supply. The City will take the steps necessary to secure rights and permits for the transportation and use of developed waters that may be discharged into the North Fork of the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River. This will include reclaimed wastewater, storm water and groundwater sources. Wastewater will be treated to a level such that the City can cease the land application disposal system. Upgraded wastewater treatment facilities will be constructed to treat the water to a level that the City can exceed current and meet future stream discharge standards in an effort to improve the quality of water for reuse and to eliminate environmental concerns. The reclaimed water will be recycled by using it for municipal, industrial (power plant), agricultural, 2 commercial and other beneficial purposes. The reclaimed water may be stored in the Canyon Lake System to assist with the water recycling effort. The land application sites will continue to be managed properly to prevent and/or remediate environmental issues. The City will work with the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority (CRMWA) and manage its water use to maximize existing CRMWA infrastructure in order to meet maximum day and annual use demands. The City will encourage CRMWA to develop the Roberts County well field sufficiently to fully utilize available pipeline capacity to offset, as much as possible, low allocations due to the impact of drought on Lake Meredith. Short Term Planning Water planning and analysis is essential in order to make a final decision on which water supply alternative should be implemented first. The costs and benefits associated with each alternative need to be documented. Three major projects need to be included in this step of the planning process. (1) CRMWA II, (2) Lake Alan Henry, and (3) Canyon Lake System. The completed plan will recommend an order for implementing the three major projects. The Lubbock Water Advisory Commission recommends that funding be approved for the study of these three major alternatives in order to make the best and timely decision regarding the priority in which the projects should be initiated and funded. 3 Planning for CRMWA II is recommended. The CRMWA II project involves the construction of a second water transmission line. This line would extend from Roberts County (CRMWA well fields) to the City of Lubbock. The City of Lubbock must identify its desired water supply capacity needs before the Canadian River Municipal Water District can develop their plans and cost estimates. CRMWA II is recommended as major water supply for both a long- term annual use and a maximum day use. CRMWA 11 would also ensure that Lubbock has water during times of drought. The project might be developed in phases, with a first phase from Roberts County to Amarillo, and a second phase from Amarillo to Lubbock. Phase one may help maximize the use of the existing CRMWA transmission line capacity from Amarillo to Lubbock by providing a full allotment through additional well water when Lake Meredith is low due to drought. Planning for Lake Alan Henry is recommended. Lake Alan Henry is recommended as a major water supply alternative for annual use. This is a viable alternative if Lake Alan Henry can be supplemented by flows from the North Fork of the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River. The necessary facilities on the North Fork will capture for use permitted flows, developed storm flows, developed reclaimed wastewater flows, developed groundwater flows, and any other potential flows that might be available. Lake Alan Henry may be developed in two phases, with the first phase possibly taking water to Post, and 4 the second phase taking water to Lubbock. With the first phase, agreements might be developed which would benefit both Lubbock and area communities. Planning for the Canyon Lake System is recommended. Reservoirs associated with this project can capture permitted flows, developed storm flows, developed reclaimed wastewater flows, developed groundwater flows, and any other potential flows that might be available. This major alternative is recommended as a way to meet maximum day use and to provide for the recycling of water. The Canyon Lake System may include a Lake #7 and/or a Lake #8. Water supplies from both the Canyon Lake System and Lake Alan Henry may be combined in order to provide a blended supply stream that meets regulatory and health requirements. Initial planning and pilot projects for brackish ground water are recommended. Brackish water may be able to supplement existing sources and infrastructure. Use of wind energy may help defray the costs of pumping and desalinization. Drinking water treatment facility capacity and location will be carefully planned in order to minimize transmission line and staffing costs. A common treatment facility for both Lake Alan Henry and the Canyon Lake System located southeast of Lubbock may accomplish this. D. Long Term Plan (5-100 years) 5 The construction of CRMWA II water transmission line and well field development, Lake Alan Henry water transmission line and pump system, and Lake #7 and #8 Reservoirs are recommended as part of the long-term plan. Construction would take place only when the necessary trigger points are met based upon actual water use. A critical path will be developed to ensure adequate time for construction. The City of Lubbock will encourage CRMWA to have an ongoing groundwater right purchase plan in order to replace water being used and in order to obtain additional water rights for the future, while working with other member cities whose needs may differ. This system will enable the cities, which use the ground water to help pay to replenish that water. E. Summary Conservation and the identified major water supply alternatives can provide water for the City of Lubbock for the next 100 years and beyond. Based upon a continuous 0.9% growth projection and no conservation, the identified major water supply alternatives will be necessary within the next 100 years to serve a population of almost 500,000. Previous moderate population estimates projected a population of slightly more that 300,000 within the next 100 years. Al Successful conservation efforts can defer the need for the major water supply projects by as much as 20 years. A slower population growth rate will also significantly defer the need for major water supply projects. A detailed analysis of major water supply alternatives is necessary in the short term to identify the costs and benefits of each alternative and to make a recommendation on the order of implementation. City staff, working closely with the Water Commission and the City Council will update a water supply plan annually in order to more accurately project the timing for additional water supply projects. Engineering information and funding availability may change the sequence and priority of projects. Funding for water planning should be carefully planned and included in the annual budget. The City should develop and provide the Citizens of Lubbock with information on water supply plans, alternatives, issues, supply alternatives, and project costs. VA Thomas Adams - Lubbock vs Region O Water Opts Comparision xis Page 1 EXHIBIT A WATER SUPPLY PLANNING OPTIONS CITY OF LUBBOCK PLANNING STATEMENT VS. REGION O PLAN WATER SUPPLY OPTION INCLUDED IN: WATER PLANNING STATEMENT REGION O PLAN Conservation Efforts Yes Yes Bailey Co. Well Field Optimization Yes Yes Use of Local Groundwater Yes Yes Use of Developed Water Yes No Expansion of JBLS Lakes 7 & $ Yes No Use of Lake Alan HenryYes Yes RMWA II Yes No Use of Brackish Groundwater Yes No N. Fork DMF Scalping Operation Yes No