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MEETING DATE: November 6, 2024
TO- Board of Directors
FROM:
SUBJECT: This item provides time for each Department to update the Board of
D i recto rs.
APPROVED BY:
Brian C. Wright, General Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
ANALYSIS AND BODY:
Water Utility:
Water Deliveries
Water Production(Gallons)
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As we continue through the drier portion of the water year the production has
increased by 6% when compared to last year. However, when September production
data for 2024 is compared to the running three-year average, the production is 16%
less.
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System Updates
Water Leak at Rainbow Road and Highway 89 on Caltrans Right-of-Way
On Wednesday, October 30th, the section of pipeline containing the water leak near
Rainbow Drive was isolated and the customers of Prosser Lake View subdivision were
switched over to the recently installed redundant pipeline located slightly further north
along Hwy 89. Staff would like to publicly thank CAL-TRANS and Hansen Brothers
Enterprise for the quick response and professional manner that was maintained
throughout this project.
This is a new permanent water distribution pipeline for the Prosser Lake View
subdivision. When the original pipeline is scheduled to be repaired in Spring 2025, at
which point both pipelines will be utilized going forward.
Capital Improvements:
With the conclusion of another construction season, all planned capital projects have
been finished for 2024 , with the exception of the Hirschdale waterline realignment
project.
• Ski Run Tank Replacement: The new water tank will be put into service on
November 4th. While the old tank will not be removed this season, the new tank
will remain in service and the old tank will be demoed this spring.
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• Annual Pipeline Replacement Project: All pipeline replacement projects have
been placed on pause for the season. The District was able to finish all the
pipeline projects on Northwoods Blvd.
• Installation of Emergency Generator Backup at Alder Creek Pump
Station: Electrical staff were able to underground the service to the station,
while updating to the newest electrical standards. This addresses both
operational and safety issues.
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Electric Utility:
Power supply in September consisted of more Undisclosed power than recent months
due to reductions in solar output and less hydropower generated from contracted
TDPUD resources
Energy Source (RECs not
included) - Sept 2024
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Solar,12%
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Significant Outages:
10/11/24 - —10,000 customers affected, —15 minutes, NV Energy performing
transmission level work
10/25/24 - —10,000 customers affected, <5 minutes, NV Energy performing
transmission level work
10/31/24 - —260 customers affected, 90 minutes for most, 6 hours for a few, vehicle into
pole incident
Customers Out/Calls Per Hour
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Finance and Accounting
Work Orders - notable activity metrics
Year to Date September
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■Solars Initiated
■ Panel Upgrades Initiated
■ New Construction Applications Initiated
Customer Service Scores, last month:
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OveraLL, how satisfied were you with the experience with our cult...
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than expected expected expected expected than expected
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Please categorized the reason(s) for your service call
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General Services
• East wing remodel progressing, completion mid-December
• Facilities Master Plan update, on today's agenda as workshop item
• Annual Procurements preparations for December board meeting
A financial briefing as of September 30, 2024, is provided as Attachment 1. Electric
revenues are on budget and expenses are under budget. Water revenues are 3% over
budget and expenses are under budget.
Public Information and Strategic Affairs
There has been significant engagement in numerous regulatory efforts at the State
level including in implementation of the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule including AB 1594 passed last year to partially
address concerns that electric and water utilities had with the ACF regulation. CARB
staff have been hosting a series of meetings and workshops to implement the ACF and
AB 1594 and the District and our partners at the California Municipal Utilities
Association (CMUA), Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), and Association of
California Water Agencies (ACWA) are engaged and continue to educated CARB on
the critical role utilities play in providing essential electric and water services and
supporting emergency response. Key topics include commercial availability,
addressing utility trucks that do work in the field (sometimes for days in a row), the need
to plan for the most extreme events, and how to determine end of life. These
discussions are expected to continue through 2025. The CARB ACF, which is a
purchase requirement, was implemented in 2024, but the District has a 'low population
county' exemption till 2027. Staff are also engaged on a California State Water
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Resources Control Board (SWRCB) General Order that could negatively impact the
District's wildfire mitigation efforts and the January 1, 2025, implementation of the
Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life regulation.
The California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) will be hosting their annual
Legislative and Regulatory planning meeting on November 14, 2024, in Roseville, CA.
This meeting will also be one of the last attended by CMUA's current Executive
Director, Barry Moline who is retiring at the end of the year. Barry is being replaced by
CMUA's Deputy Executive Director, Danielle Blacet. Staff wishes Barry good luck in his
retirement and we look forward to working with Danielle going forward.>
Human Resources and Risk
Staffing
Congratulations to Ben Silva for completing the apprentice lineman program and becoming a
Journeyman Lineman!
Current Job Openings:
• Contract Administrator-Final interview stages
• District Clerk/Executive Assistant- iinterviews being scheduled
• Customer Service Representative- Interviews being scheduled
Culture
11/04- Birthday&Anniversary Celebrations
11/26-Thanksgiving Potluck/Dessert Contest
Recognition
Casey Chavez-Communication
Chuck Gazso & Ryan Clement-Timeliness
Ryan Pursel, Dan Baumbach, & Cody Laplaca -Work Life Balance
Carlos Reyes-Accountability
Safety& Risk
Anti-Harassment Training- 11/12
Events
11/05- Flu Shot &Wellness Lab Clinics
11/19- Know Your Numbers Presentation -Tahoe Forest
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
District Code 1.05.020 Objectives:
1. Responsibly serve the public.
2. Provide a healthy and safe work environment for all District employees.
3. Provide reliable and high quality water supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
4. Provide reliable and high quality electric supply and distribution system to meet
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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.
District Code 1 .05.030 Goals:
1. Manage for Financial Stability and Resiliency
2. Environmental Stewardship: Create a sustainable resilient environment for all our
communities.
3. Engage with our customers and communities in a welcoming and transparent way to
identify opportunities.
4. Take the best of private sector thinking to modernize the utility and add value to our
communities.
5. Developing an inclusive culture drives organizational integration and success.
FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. BTN Sept2024
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' TRUCKEE DONNER
Public Utility District By the Numbers YTD September 2024
Customer Billing Metrics
Electric Change to Prior Year Average per Month Water Change to Prior Year
141787 120 0.8% Number of Accounts 1301 91 0.7%
960 (47) -4.7% Billed Volume per Account 7,837 819 11.7%
$ 0.2191 $ 0.022 11.2% Billed Dollars / Billed Volume $ 0.0146 $ (0.001) -4.6%
$ 215 $ 18.41 9.4% Average Bill $ 117 $ 10.61 10.0%
$ 21.4 $ 6.7 45.5% Billed AR Past Due 90+ days $ 12.2 $ 1.9 18.2%
$ 1.6 7.9% AR 90+var to last month $ 1.0 8.8%
Operating
Electric Variance to Budget Dollars in Thousands Water Variance to Budget
$ 29,353 133 0.5% Revenues $ 141791 435 3.0%
11,299 (937) -7.7% - Expenses 8,146 (130) -1 .6%
10,417 (458) -4.2% - Purchased Power 1,204 (116) -8.8%
$ 71637 1 ,528 25.0% = Operating Net Result $ 51441 681 14.3%
Excludes Depreciation(non-cash)operating expense
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Public Utility District By the Numbers September 2024
Capital1 ' 1 1 Key Reserve Balances .
Electric Variance to Budget Dollars in Thousands Water Variance to Budget
$ 4,306 (8,555) -66.5% Capital Expenditures $ 41677 (1 ,221 ) -20.7%
Actual YTD Variances-Red Over Budget Green Under Budget Actual YTD
$ 111099 (1 ,761) -13.7% Capital Expenditures $ 9,724 3,826 64.9%
Forecast Annual (draft) Variances-Red Over Budget Green Under Budget Forecast Annual(draft)
TIMING OF PROJECTS BETWEEN YEARS IS MAIN
VARIANCE DRIVER
$ 101894 4,657 74.7% Capital Reserve Balance $ 41289 550 14.7%
$ 61956 56 0.8% ® 2022 Debt Project Funds Bal. $ (0) (0) -
$ 51940 (20) -0.3% Rate Reserve Balance NA
$ 91781 2,281 30.4% Operating Reserve Balance $ 71575 954 14.4%
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