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Atta 7.A. - Page 48 avoidance for the Hetch Hetchy supply under Federal and State regulations. Under revisions to the Surface Water Treatment regulations (California Code of Regulations), which became effective in July 1998, public water systems serving water from the Hetch Hetchy supply must demonstrate to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that the supply meets the State criteria for filtration avoidance. The City confirms, in its certification to the CDPH, that the Hetch Hetchy water supply it distributes will be in compliance with the State criteria for filtration avoidance. Monitoring of the water quality within the City distribution system is the responsibility of Redwood City. The City routinely monitors its system for bacteriological quality, chlorine residual, general physical parameters and disinfection byproducts. The City also conducts lead and copper tap sampling, water quality parameter monitoring, and public education as required by the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule. The City's potable water quality consistently meets primary and secondary drinking water standards. The City also has a proactive program to flush the distribution pipelines to remove deposits, encrustations, sediments, and other materials. This flushing prevents water quality problems related to taste, odor, and turbidity, among others. The City maintains a database recording the schedule and length of time for each flushing. During times of water shortage, the City may suspend flushing activities to conserve water resources. The City also has a Cross Connection Control Program and has certified staff to ensure that all backflow prevention devices are tested and maintained annually. Capital Improvement Program The City's projected capital improvement plan for the Enterprise for Fiscal Year 2012-13 through Fiscal Year 2016-17 is set forth below. The City intends to fund its capital improvement plan through fund equity and current revenues. For the past 16 years, the City has spent approximately $2,000,000 per year from fund balances and current revenue in order to replace aging facilities and equipment of the Enterprise. Starting from Fiscal Year 2012-13, the City plans to substantially increase its investment in the City's potable water capital improvement program. This additional investment will include improvements to two exisiting water tanks and the construction of a new water tank and pump station to better serve both existing customers and future development during emergency responses. The City Council appropriated $6,265,000 for capital improvements in Fiscal Year 2012- 13. Additionally, the City expensed or committed $250,000 for its water conservation program in Fiscal Year 2012-13 and expects to continue this level of funding for water conservation measures in future fiscal years. Table 8 Capital Improvement Program Summary Capital Appropriations* FY 2012-13 $6,265,000 FY 2013-14 6,000,000 FY 2014-15 4,000,000 FY 2015-16 4,000,000 FY 2016-17 4,000,000 Total $24,265,000 Source:City of Redwood City-Finance Department. *Amounts capitalized in the City's Comprehensive Financial Audits may vary depending on whether expendititures meet the City's capitalization policy. -25-