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Public Utility District
Workshop
To: Board of Directors
From: John Ulrich
Date: September 14, 2007
Subject: Discussion of the Mission/ Goals/ Objectives
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
This item will connect the mission, objectives, and goals with the proposed 2008 budget.
Confirmation and direction from the Board is necessary before the final budget
recommendations from staff can be completed. This type of workshop will start this evening
and go over the course of the next two board meetings.
The Mission of Truckee Donner Public Utility District is to provide adequate, reliable
and high quality water and electrical power services, and to manage District resources
in an open, responsible, environmentally sound manner at the lowest practical cost. In
pursuing this Mission, the District will actively seek renewable energy sources as set
forth in its Renewable Portfolio Standard
Objectives:
1. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality water supply and distribution system to
meet current and future needs.
2. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality electric supply and distribution system
to meet current and future needs.
3. Manage the District in an open manner.
4. Manage the District in a responsible manner.
5. Manage the District in an environmentally sound manner.
6. Manage the District in an effective, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
Goals:
1. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality water supply and distribution system to
meet current and future needs.
1.1 Maintain and implement a current Urban Water Management Plan which includes
current and future projections of water quality, demand and supply.
1.2 Maintain and implement a current Water Master Plan, including the required
facilities to meet current and future demand and supply.
1 .3 Secure the necessary water rights and other legally required documentation.
1.4 Provide effective and efficient maintenance and replacement programs.
1 .5 Provide an effective and efficient operations program.
2. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality electric supply and distribution system
to meet current and future needs.
2.1 Maintain and implement a long-term energy and load forecast.
2.2 Maintain and implement an Electric System Master Plan, including the required
facilities to meet the current and future demand and reliable supply.
2.3 Provide effective and efficient maintenance and replacement programs.
2.4 Provide an effective, efficient and safe operations program.
2.5 Procure and contract for low cost electric power supplies to reliably meet current
and future loads.
3. Manage the District in an open manner.
3.1 Conduct the District's business in a legal, open, transparent manner.
3.2 Implement a proactive public outreach program.
3.3 Promote communication and cooperation with other public and private agencies.
4. Manage the District in a responsible manner.
4.1 District will conduct its business in a lawful and ethical way.
4.2 District will develop and implement high standards of customer service.
4.3 District will develop and implement high operational standards, procedures and
codes of conduct.
5. Manage the District in an environmentally sound manner.
5.1 District will seek power supply from an energy resource mix that satisfies its
Renewable Portfolio Standard
5.2 District will strengthen its programs of water and electric power conservation.
5.3 District will support a program of distributed generation within its Service Area
5.4 District will maintain a program of energy and water use efficiency.
5.5 District will conduct its business in an environmentally lawful manner.
5.6 District will seek to minimize any negative impact of its operations on the
environment.
6. Manage the District in an effective, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
6.1 District will utilize modern, cost effective work methods and equipment.
6.2 District will employ a qualified and productive workforce.
6.3District will provide work conditions and procedures that encourage employee
growth, productivity and retention.
6.4 District will conduct an active cost control program.
6.5 Review and implement a Financial Goals policy to achieve a stable financial
condition.
6.6 Develop appropriate financial procedures to assure responsible financial
management.