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The board voted to accept crossing agreements with Xcel Energy and temporary construction easements that will allow Xcel to install new gas lines where the pipeline will cross the City Ditch. Stephanie Ellis, an engineer with Inglewood Utilities, told the board Xcel will maintain a minimum vertical separation of 1.5 feet between the new gas lines and the ditch and will notify the city prior to construction so staff can inspect the work as needed.

The board also approved multiple agreements with the City of Littleton and BNSF Railway tied to piping the ditch in Reach 3. Ellis said the City of Littleton will receive a quitclaim deed for a small existing open-channel portion of the ditch in Reach 3 so Littleton can retain a segment of the overhead flume for historical commemoration. As part of the intergovernmental agreements, Littleton requested slope stabilization at the abandoned channel adjacent to private properties and asked the city to remove the overhead flume over Slaughterhouse Gulch while preserving a section for historical display.

Ellis said the Littleton agreements include: a temporary construction easement to allow staging and contractor access on Littleton property during construction; a relinquishment and grant of easements that ends the city’s existing easement alignment and establishes a new permanent easement for the piped alignment in Reach 3; an intergovernmental agreement that includes a tree mitigation fee of $216,500 payable to Littleton; and a quitclaim deed effective after the new pipeline is operating. Construction work that will cross BNSF property requires a temporary occupancy permit from BNSF with standard fees and railroad protective insurance; Ellis said the permit will also require flagging and an inspector/coordinator as is common for work on railroad property.

For construction, Ellis recommended awarding the Reaches 3 and 4 construction contract to Hudick Excavating Inc. (HEI), which submitted the lowest total proposal among five bidders and offered prices for supplemental services. The selection committee unanimously recommended HEI based on price, relevant experience and schedule. Ellis stated the proposed contract amount is $6,106,861 and that staff is requesting a 10% staff-managed contingency, yielding a total project authorization of $6,717,547. She said that number includes a subsequent request from Littleton to include Slaughterhouse Gulch flume demolition, which was not in the original RFP.

Ellis and board members discussed the condition of overhead flumes used to convey ditch water across streams (for example, Big Dry Creek in Bellevue Park). Ellis said the flumes remain functional but are old and deteriorating; Littleton inspected a scour area on one foundation and the city’s contractor repaired it. Board members and staff said the long-term plan is to remove some flumes as sections are piped and, where feasible and budgeted, to route the ditch through pipes so the flume structures are no longer needed.

The board separately approved a contract for Reach 1 improvements with QP Services. Ellis said Reach 1 (in Littleton, near Santa Fe and Mineral) still has several open-channel segments, an overhead flume that requires structural repairs, a four-bay area adjacent to the McClellan pump station and a partially abandoned flume used for conveyance. QP Services, a prequalified contractor, was proposed at $229,880; with a 10% staff-managed contingency the total authorization presented to the board was approximately $252,000 (as stated at the meeting).

Board members voted to approve the crossing agreements with Xcel Energy, the Littleton and BNSF easements and permits, the HEI construction contract recommendation for Reaches 3 and 4 (with the requested contingency/authorization), and the Reach 1 contract with QP Services. All motions carried by voice vote.

Why this matters: piping City Ditch is central to Englewood’s utility strategy to improve raw water quality delivered to the Allen Water Treatment Plant, reduce reliance on pumped South Platte River water, and address taste, odor and hardness issues. The contracts, easements and coordination with Littleton and BNSF are necessary construction-stage steps for putting Reaches 1, 3 and 4 underground and for stabilizing the abandoned open channel segments that border private property.

Board members said the design and contracting timeline required extended negotiation (including a prior CMGC arrangement) to get competitive bids. City staff said moving to a lower bid for construction reduced projected project costs substantially compared with earlier estimates under a different delivery approach, and will help the utility’s capital financing plan.

The board did not set construction start dates in the public discussion for each contract, but staff said Reach 3 work within Littleton is planned to begin in the summer and that Littleton expected to take related agreements to its council in July.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Water and Sewer Board - 10 Jun 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Englewood Water & Sewer Board on June 10 approved crossing, easement and construction contracts to advance the City Ditch piping project in Reaches 1, 3 and 4, including a recommended construction contract to Hudick Excavating Inc. and easements with the City of Littleton and BNSF.","taxTitle","Englewood City, Arapahoe County, Colorado","taxId",52219,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6533018,"Board reviews proposed 2026 budgets: water, sewer and stormwater plans and rate guidance",1019,2531000,3550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3800300-7b80fbe0d18fa4bb0e17f16e2ca2a195&start=2531&end=3550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3800300-7b80fbe0d18fa4bb0e17f16e2ca2a195/thumbnail_2531000.jpg","/articles/6533018/Englewood-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Board-reviews-proposed-2026-budgets-water-sewer-and-stormwater-plans-and-rate-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533018-73b41a235cc92da02b03c9a31449dc92/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199277&Signature=C2TR01SPxsuJHzN9KanqpeaUo2fI5SkPCmCEUIcC080NC0iGC-Q07MUO21ZJOme9abbow9g~5pKCwfr5bwxU-UWStIKDF6LqrXP2p9LcZv9R52ijjAgkmsyfPuWJd5R7j7Tal4leyJS0mecgeZLcU2QW2KIGhNADWGz~28Os3FOhtEkCHlbW8mhw7oEWTBsCyCl3CaJLNryT3MARav7RDtHVpMreJHg9RHzfuizjixUTb2z84n~gicYfUsjCDJErFWnb4iMQ32I5vuMO3l2WiV6k8mXJ0CySuc071tR5RY73rFr1UhUIdAzuJnpCV47adW2R5SnTgvfAFKkaLtKWrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Utility staff presented the proposed 2026 budgets for the Water, Sewer and Stormwater enterprise funds at the June 10 meeting and explained how multi‑year capital plans, federal and state loans, and rolling project timelines affect rates and fund balances.

Peter (first name only in the transcript), who said he splits time as director of utilities and director of South Platte Renew, reviewed the water fund. He said the water fund serves about 34,000 residents and 2,100 businesses and that the utility’s strategy focuses on modernization projects (including City Ditch piping) to improve taste, odor and hardness, and to increase system resiliency. He said the proposed 2026 total budget for the water fund was about $51 million (down from an earlier $53 million projection) reflecting timing changes in capital execution. Peter said the utility anticipates drawing WIFIA funds over multiple years and that slowing draws reduces interest accruals; he noted the WIFIA funds allow flexible draw timing to limit interest costs.

Peter reiterated the lead-service-line replacement program is underway: staff reported they had passed the 1,000 service‑line replacement milestone and estimated an inventory of about 2,800 lead lines system-wide. He said, based on current production, the program might complete in roughly 18 months.

On rates, Peter said staff recommends a 4.5% annual increase consistent with the utility’s financial model; for a typical Englewood residential user that equates to about $1.08 per month. He said connection fees and the drinking-water loan fee are handled per the financial plan: the drinking-water loan fee approved last year is projected to remain $5 for the life of the fee.

On the sewer fund, staff presented a proposed 2026 budget of about $27 million (an 8% reduction from 2025 amended levels), driven in part by timing of capital projects and debt-service adjustments. Staff reported an unanticipated positive development: a roughly $4 million credit to the city’s portion of an existing loan associated with South Platte Renew that the board was told will improve sewer fund debt-service planning. Staff cautioned the long-term capital need for the sewer fund grows in later years and said the fund remains stable for the near term.

Victor Rochelle, director of public works, briefed the board on stormwater. The stormwater fund brings in roughly $3.7 million in user fees; staff proposed a 2026 stormwater maintenance fee increase of 4.5% (roughly under $1 per typical account), which staff estimated would generate about $165,600 for the fund. Victor noted capital spending declines in 2026 compared with prior years because the South Englewood flood reduction and Old Hampden utilities projects are completing.

Peter and Victor emphasized that many capital figures reflect timing—projects in design and procurement that move into construction over several years—and that delaying draws on WIFIA funds reduces interest accrual. Staff said the multi-year “mountain graph” of capital spending is entering a peak execution window now and will decline later in the decade as project delivery concludes. Board members asked clarifying questions about budget execution rates and debt assumptions; staff said they will continue to refine the multi-year plan and report back as bids and schedules firm up.

Why this matters: the presentation frames rate guidance, capital spending and financing choices that affect utility bills and the pace of infrastructure investment. The board did not take final rate action at the June 10 meeting but discussed planned rate increases and funding assumptions ahead of the council process.

Staff said the proposed budgets will be part of the city’s council deliberations in coming weeks and that the utility will return with further refinements.","City staff presented the proposed 2026 budgets for the water, sewer and stormwater enterprise funds, discussed WIFIA funding, lead program timelines and a proposed 4.5% rate increase tied to long-term capital plans; board discussion covered execution timing, debt service and a $4 million sewer-fund credit.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6533023,"Englewood announces South Broadway lead-service-line replacements; daytime closures planned June 11–July 3",333,4882000,5215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3800300-7b80fbe0d18fa4bb0e17f16e2ca2a195&start=4882&end=5215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3800300-7b80fbe0d18fa4bb0e17f16e2ca2a195/thumbnail_4882000.jpg","/articles/6533023/Englewood-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Englewood-announces-South-Broadway-lead-service-line-replacements-daytime-closures-planned-June-11July-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533023-7d75a7c9594430643acfa8ac6ea739db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199277&Signature=d0m87eXrrM-5YmWsTpYoDUJpT48aGt3uQWWIJwqdfvpVpPn6OP3rJYv-KK1w~pUVSbwWhX69WfKrJz66joIrqUymdetQXSz6FE0bPJpMVjtSFIwP5E~r3mveDgqa8q868RVuVPVc8nrOr2qojcFUr2KgdpC0pn31i2miMkRoQ548CF7ZgGACqK~-7pdQx7fa27hkLH93zs4ZV7WM4xDoxQ2x~rJmMf1TlfdcOy4yJUsi1o4hDeUKO9azqYvvsHd7dq~Nk1P5s2b6IXKHX-XywXbgSOI909N-naQTHz8ZGeCqS2zVIev5bPrd2K4WvJWhjneFBCvH6Ifem8mULdN82w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Water & Sewer Board on June 10 that the city will begin concentrated lead-service-line replacements on South Broadway starting June 11 and running through July 3, with up to 60 service lines to be replaced along about 15 blocks between U.S. 285 and Bellevue.

Sarah Stone, deputy director for business solutions and engineering, said the work requires closing southbound Broadway in the project area; contractors will work in two-block closures and will pre-dig holes on a first day and complete service-line replacements the second day at each two-block segment. Northbound traffic will retain one open lane at all times; the parking lane and a northbound lane will be closed in the work area. Bannock will serve as the planned detour route. Daily work hours were stated as 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and staff said lanes will be fully open on weekends except when temporary work preparations remain in place.

Stone said staff has conducted thorough public outreach: businesses scheduled for service-line work had preconstruction consultations; staff did door‑to‑door notification for nearby properties; electronic message boards have been posted; the city has updated its website and social media and notified RTD about bus-stop impacts. Stone said the city expects some travel delays (she estimated under five minutes for the detour under normal conditions) and will provide police traffic control at heavily traveled intersections as needed.

Stone said most businesses contacted understand the importance of lead replacement and the city will offer open‑house meetings for residents and continue direct outreach. She said the project team will apply permanent pavement patches promptly after trenching to minimize ongoing disruption.

Board members asked about post‑replacement advice. Stone said utility staff recommend continued use of point-of-use filtration as a conservative measure following replacement; at the meeting she said staff “recommend another 6 months” of using pitcher‑type filtration as an extra precaution in some settings, while also noting that removing the lead service line removes the primary exposure pathway.

Why this matters: replacing lead service lines is a public‑health priority and part of the city’s broader lead reduction program. Concentrated work on Broadway affects businesses, transit stops and daily traffic; staff said they sought to minimize disruption through phasing and outreach.

Staff said Channel 9 will air an interview about the project the morning after the meeting and that construction staging and notices are already in place.","The utility will replace up to 60 lead service lines on South Broadway between US‑285 and Bellevue in a phased program beginning June 11; daytime southbound closures, detours and business outreach were detailed by staff.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6533027,"Board approves GMP 3 for Allen plant solids-handling upgrades, adds manual transfer switch",228,2036000,2264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3800300-7b80fbe0d18fa4bb0e17f16e2ca2a195&start=2036&end=2264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3800300-7b80fbe0d18fa4bb0e17f16e2ca2a195/thumbnail_2036000.jpg","/articles/6533027/Englewood-City/Arapahoe-County/Colorado/Board-approves-GMP-3-for-Allen-plant-solids-handling-upgrades-adds-manual-transfer-switch","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533027-ced5649806e8a2dcd361f2aacb7b045e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199277&Signature=cpPaFGkdlOhCm8n3sUisezzMbHrj1VWp3Yk1haB2E1LOPgJBp8XQuKC5jx3wNqW0DS1zx4huDp0~Xc4Cr~3uadIqOGbzbJTRhORefMLPuuIzhNoXsYWbyX3ES1T3iKI9r9CgjCjHkkCC12IpjLTZIRE7Pyh1WkroaDoVrAfXn1X2RQUL-5HKQmvrBg5c1qj58UA2Q6ZRq~u4ki449M7CD-PttUoWfUIppFWzayaWsJBR0fO61w6GWK3DKLD3bcMf4Lj~hrcMNig20-VRlCPjf9qOAoU4MRHgrBSVVa6TAKO2Sn2cRVOEh-iByCJ4jYX7LBudI7AjDu8iKaR6bpC5pA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Water & Sewer Board voted June 10 to add GMP 3 to an existing construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) agreement to fund installation of a manual transfer switch and associated electrical work at the Allen Water Treatment Plant.

Adam Marquez, utilities engineering supervisor, said the solids-handling improvements project increases power demand at the Allen plant and the new manual transfer switch will allow a rental or supplemental generator to connect quickly and safely during outages or for planned maintenance. He said the switch gear has an approximately 15‑month equipment lead time; staff planned procurement in July with equipment delivery expected in October of the following year and installation complete by the end of 2026 if approved.

Marquez described the scope as furnishing and installing the transfer switch, building a reinforced concrete pad, installing underground conduit and duct bank, and tying into the existing switch gear building. He said the contractor will supply a roll‑up generator during construction and commissioning.

Staff presented a proposed GMP amount (reported at the meeting as approximately $666,050.08) and recommended a 5% staff-managed contingency, yielding a total project authorization presented to the board of $699,833. Marquez and other staff explained the CMGC/GMP approach: the city selected a contractor early to work through design and long‑lead procurement items and to manage pricing through incremental GMPs.

Board members asked about contingency size (5% in this case, rather than the more typical 10%) and were told staff judged the project scope to be lower risk and included an allowance for price escalation in the contract price. After discussion, the board voted to add GMP 3 and authorize the total project amount as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.

Why this matters: the transfer switch is intended to shorten downtime during outages or maintenance by making it easier to connect a generator, improving operational resilience for a treatment plant that supports drinking-water delivery and solids handling for the utility.

The contract adds to two earlier GMPs that are already under construction; staff said GMPs 1 and 2 are expected to complete in Q3 of the calendar year.","The board approved a guaranteed maximum price modification (GMP 3) under an existing CMGC agreement to add a manual transfer switch at the Allen Water Treatment Plant to improve backup power connections; staff presented a recommended GMP and a 5% contingency for final authorization.","actionData","errors"]

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