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DONNER
Public Utility District
ACTION
To: Board of Directors
From: Michael D. Holley
Date: March 5, 2008
Subject: Proposed Revision of District Code, Title 1 General Provisions
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
The District's Code provides rules and regulations intended to convey a comprehensive
description of the manner in which the District operates and serves its customers. The Code
shall be followed and adhered to by all persons and entities doing business with the District.
Staff is currently engaged in a comprehensive review of all sections of the District's Code.
2. HISTORY
At the Board meeting of January 4th, 2008 staff presented the Board with a prioritized list of
Code sections for review and possible revision. Title 1 of the Code is the first section up for
review and possible revision.
At the Board meeting of February 20, 2008 a workshop was held on proposed revisions to
Title 1 of the Code.
3. BACKGROUND and NEW INFORMATION
Based upon Board input received on February 20th, a Final Draft version of Title 1 has been
developed and is attached.
4. RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution accepting the revised Title 1 General Provisions of the District
Code.
Michael D. Holley, General Manager
TRUCKEE DONNER
Public Utility District
Resolution No. 2008 - XX
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE DISTRICT CODE
TITLE 1 , GENERAL PROVISIONS
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District wishes to
amend the District Code Title 1, General Provisions; and
WHEREAS, the District Code provides rules and regulations intended to convey a
comprehensive description of the manner in which the District operates and serves its
customers; and
WHEREAS, periodically, the District Code should be reviewed and updated to conform to
District Board directives, new applicable laws and regulations and improvements; and
WHEREAS, a workshop was held on February 20, 2008 for the Board to review and comment
on the proposed changes to Title 1, including the District's Objectives and Goals.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors does hereby adopt the
amended District Code, Title 1 General Provisions, Exhibit "A"; and
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility
District in a meeting duly called and held within said District on the 5t" day of March, 2008 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
ABSTAIN:
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By
Tim F. Taylor, President
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, Clerk of the Board
Exhibit "A"
TITLE 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTERS:
1.01 Introduction
1.05 Mission Statement
CHAPTER 1.01
INTRODUCTION
These policies and regulations are intended to provide a comprehensive description of the manner
in which the District operates and serves its customers and shall be followed and adhered to by all
District staff and persons and entities doing business with the District.
As in any set of policies and regulations, not all circumstances can be envisioned. The Board of
Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District shall apply and interpret these policies and
regulations fairly and consistently,taking into consideration any unique or unusual circumstances on
a case by case basis.
CHAPTER 1.05
MISSION STATEMENT
Sections:
1.05.010 Mission Statement
1.05.020 Objectives
1.05.030 Goals
1.05.010'Mission Statement: 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 aggressively pursue renewable energy sources as set forth in
its Renewable Portfolio Standard (Chapter 7, Electric).
1.05.020 Objectives:
1. Responsibly serve the public.
2. Provide a healthy and safe work environment for all District employees.
3. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality water supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
4. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality electric supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
5. Manage the District in an environmentally sound manner
6. Manage the District in an effective, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
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1.05.030 Goals:
1. Responsibly serve the public.
1.1. Conduct the District's business in a legal, ethical, open, and transparent manner.
1.2. Implement a proactive public outreach program.
1.3. Promote communication and cooperation with other public and private agencies.
1.4. Develop and implement high standards of customer service.
1.5. Develop and implement high operational standards, procedures and Codes of Conduct.
2. Provide a healthy and safe work environment for all District employees.
2.1. Reduce the OSHA reportable injury frequency and severity rates relative to previous
reporting year.
2.2. Comply with all Sate and Federal regulations regarding worker safety.
2.3. Maintain the District's wellness program.
2.4. Reduce employee injuries by maintaining an active and effective safety program.
3. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality water supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
3.1. Maintain and implement a current Urban Water Management Plan which includes current
and future projections of water quality,,demand, and supply.
3.2. Maintain and implement a current Water Master Plan, including the required facilities to
meet current and future demand and supply.
3.3. Secure the necessary water rights and other legally required documentation.
3.4. Conduct effective and efficient operations, maintenance, and replacement programs.
4. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality electric supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
4.1. Develop and implement Risk Management Policy that considers quality and quantity of all
energy supply and transmission contracts and facilities.
4.2. Maintain and implement a long-term energy and load forecast consistent with Risk
Management Policy.
4.3. Procure and contract for low cost electric power supplies to reliably meet current and future
loads, consistent with the Renewable Portfolio Standards and Risk Management Policy.
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4.4. Maintain and implement an Electric System Master Plan, including the required facilities to
meet the current and future demand and reliable supply.
4.5. Provide effective and efficient maintenance and replacement programs.
4.6. Provide an effective, efficient, and safe operations program.
5. Manage the District in an environmentally sound manner.
5.1. Seek power supply from a resource mix that satisfies its Renewable Portfolio Standard.
5.2. Develop and implement a program of water and electric power use efficiency and
conservation.
5.3. Support a program of distributed generation within the District's service area.
5.4. Conduct District business in an environmentally lawful manner.
5.5. Minimize negative impact of District operations on the environment.
6. Manage the District in an effective, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
6.1. Utilize modern, cost effective work methods and equipment.
6.2. Employ a qualified and productive workforce.''
6.3. Provide safe work conditions and procedures that encourage employee growth,productivity
and retention.
6.4. Control the growth of the District's discretional-operational spending to a rate less than the
rate of inflation.
6.5. Review and update the Financial Goals policy to achieve a stable financial condition to
include planning, revenue, debt and reserve goals.
6.6. Develop appropriate financial procedures to assure responsible financial management.
(MO 0677,7/19/06,MO0718,3/7/07)
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