FY2024 Proposed Budget

 A project for replacement of the grit classifier, rehabilitate electrical/instrumentation on the aeration basins, placement of Parshall flumes in the influent channel, replacement of the dewatered biosolids conveyor and installation of new mixers (result of a mixing zone study last year), is under design for a CY 2023 installation.  Rebuild West Park Sanitary Lift Station. This work to be completed by WWD staff and includes pump, controls, gen-set, wet well conversion, new utility service (by others) and existing station abandonment.  New controls for Country Club and Rundell and Center lift stations. All work completed by WWD staff.  Continued yearly sewer maintenance program that includes lining, spot repairs and make repairs of sewer deficiencies as found to maintain the integrity of the sanitary sewer.  Continued review of development projects within the City in conjunction with Engineering, to ensure City standards are followed, and meets our long-term goals.  Continue to support inspection request for new sewer installations within the City prior to acceptance so to reduce issues when the contractor maintenance bond ends.  Creating a 5-year sewer maintenance program to optimize the Sewer Main Replacement fund. This incorporates the current lining repair program and captures sewer replacement projects.  The WWD Continues to work with the University of Iowa CEE Department on development of a technology park. The mission is pilot emerging technologies in wastewater treatment and water reclamation.  Continue to offer tours to outside groups, students of all grade levels and student interns so to promote the importance of wastewater treatment as it applies to public safety and to “build the bench” of future professionals in the field of wastewater treatment and water reclamation.  Continue to retain staff and train new replacement staff.

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