Title
Preview - Board of Public Utilities Annual Presentation to County Council
Body
On September 20, 2022, the Chair of the Board of Public Utilities is scheduled to give the annual Boards & Commissions presentation to Council. The agenda will be a presentation of 2022 DPU / BPU initiatives and actions. In preparation for the upcoming presentation, the Board should discuss possible topics. Chair Wright will prepare a draft presentation for BPU's review and consideration prior to the presentation to Council. The following DPU and BPU actions are suggested for inclusion:
2022 Focus Areas
* Review of FY 2022 Strategic Goals and Objectives
* IRP Update
* Los Alamos Wastewater storage and filtration projects to expand reclaimed water usage.
* Renew the profit transfer ordinance to support continued renewal and replacement of necessary infrastructure.
* There are significant cost pressures with bids and a need to refinance loans to cover these cost increases for water and sewer projects (It is anticipated to refinance the White Rock Water Resource Recovery Plant, but this needs to occur upon completion of the construction of the plant.)
* A review of utility rates
Attachments
A - Guidelines for the 2022 B&C Presentations
B - 2022 Schedule for B&C Presentations to Council