Staff Reports - East Bay Municipal Utility District

Board of Directors
Monthly Report - February 2013
Page 6
Work begins on the West County Wastewater District (WCWD) water quality study. The
secondary effluent from WCWD is used by both the Richmond Advanced Recycled Expansion
(RARE) and North Richmond recycled water projects, and variable water quality from WCWD
has impacted operations at both plants. Staff met with WCWD staff in January to discuss water
quality issues, particularly intermittent ammonia spiking, and to outline the purpose and scope of
the study. The six-month study will include monthly reviews of process and operational data
from WCWD with the goal of stabilizing water quality and ensuring compliance with the terms
of the 2007 water supply agreement. At the conclusion of the study, staff will make
recommendations for improving long-term water quality.
February main breaks. The attached table lists the main breaks that were repaired by staff in
February, sorted by city and street. The associated map shows the locations of the breaks
geographically.
ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY
District Employment.
Retirements*
Other Separations
Hires
February 2013
2
4
4
FY13 Totals
68
32
74
^Includes Vested Employees who left District employment and retired at a later date
Tuition Reimbursement.
FINANCIAL NEWS
Employees
Classes
Total Reimbursed
February 2013
10
12
$3,502
FY13 Totals
103
166
$77,071
The Net Mokelumne power revenue for February was $420,433 vs. the $556,598 planned.
Inflows into Pardee for February were 39% lower than expected and generation was 64% of plan.
The average electricity price was higher than plan at $36/MWh. Renewable power and related
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) were sold to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District under
the Power Purchase Agreement. REC revenue for February was $58,242. Total net revenue
through February is $2,727,975 which is 47.9% of the annual budgeted revenue of $5.7 million.