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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Public Works, Utilities and Public Safety 2013-02-14Preparation date: February 2, 2012 NOTE: The Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK PUBLIC SAFETY, UTILITIES & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE February 14, 2013 8:00 a.m. Board Room, Town Hall 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. PUBLIC SAFETY a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i) None. b) REPORTS i) Victim Advocates Annual Report. Director Mesropian. ii) Verbal Updates and Committee Questions. 3. UTILITIES a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i) None. b) REPORTS i) Water Leak Adjustment Policy. Director Bergsten & Superintendent Boles ii) Revisions to Sections 13.20 – 13.38 of the Municipal Code. Director Bergsten & Superintendent Boles. iii) Verbal Updates and Committee Questions. 4. PUBLIC WORKS a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i) George Hix Memorial. Lafayette Manager & Former Estes Park Administrator Klaphake. ii) Harmony Park Musical Instruments. Director Zurn. iii) Compact Excavator for Streets Division. Director Zurn. b) REPORTS i) Update on RFP and Schedule for Parking Garage. Director Zurn. ii) Verbal Updates and Committee Questions. 5. ADJOURN   2012 ANNUAL REPORT V A ictim dvocates Estes Valley & My Sister’s Place Dear Friends, As a youngster, I loved old, black and white, scary movies. When the monster would slip out of the swamp, rise out of artic ice or pop out of a seed pod, I would close my eyes up tight and sing la, la, la until it felt safe to look at the TV again. 2012 felt like that. The first half of the year was normal and fairly calm and then everything turned scary in a flash. Two fires impacted our close knit community. An election cycle full of negativity wore some of us down. The natural disaster of Hurricane Sandy and the television coverage of the devastation continued to pile on the stress. On an other-wise peaceful summer night in July a mass shooting oc- curred inside of a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. A gunman set off tear gas grenades and shot into the audience with multiple firearms, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others. My first thought was Aurora is where my daughter and grandchildren live. As horrific as that was, the next shooting a short 4 months later, took the lives of elementary school children in Connecticut. There is no making sense of this, so we continue to do what we do. In 2012, the year of so much violence in the rest of the country, Estes Valley Victim Advocates and My Sister’s Place served victims of assault, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and other crimes. We also brought our special brand of assistance to survivors of suicide, sudden death, accidents as well as the two fires. We sent advocates to Estes Park, Drake, Allenspark, Glen Haven, Rocky Mountain National Park and all areas in between.   24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we provided crisis advocacy. We followed up with individual counseling and support groups, a confidential safehouse program and community education and outreach. We also assisted victims with information on victim’s rights, protection orders and victim’s compensation. Please enjoy this brief agency update and consider how you can get involved - as a volunteer, board member or donor. Attending our annual fundraiser, Affordably Chic, is a great way to show support and have fun while doing it. We give heartfelt thanks to our many friends and supporters and wish a happy, healthy and vio- lence-free 2013. Mary Mesropian Executive Director Estes Valley Victim Advocates & My Sister’s Place Estes Park, Colorado 2013 is Estes Valley Victim Advocates’ silver 25th anniver- sary. 2 Patricia Reed Chair Olga Cofas Vice Chair Millie Miller Finance Chair Shirley Baudek Secretary Cory LaBianca Board Member Eric Rose Board Member Ann Findley Board Member Molly Patrick Board Member Board Trustees Betty Meyer David Hemphill MISSION STATEMENT Estes Valley Victim Advocates is a non-profit agency committed to providing advocacy services to victims of crime and trauma including safehousing for domestic violence victims, counseling, referrals and community education. 2012 Board of Directors 3 ESTES VALLEY VICTIM ADVOCATES’ PRO- GRAMS ADVOCATE PROGRAM The Victim Advocate is an immediate and practical assistant. Advocates attend 30 hours of training which includes domestic violence, sexual assault, death and suicide, and crisis intervention skills. An advocate is someone you can talk to in complete confidence. They have real information on victims' rights, useful information on police and court procedures and down-to-earth advice about victims’ compensation. They can also help ensure safety by creating a personal safety plan and securing a safe place to stay. Advocates understand what it is like to be a victim of crime or trauma and provide gentle and caring emotional support. COUNSELING PROGRAM Counselors are available to provide individual counseling and support groups to assist victims in recovering from the trauma of an incident. We under- stand that once you have been a victim, you are never exactly the same. Estes Valley Victim Advocates believe that victims have basic human needs that have to be addressed. They need the opportunity to tell their truth, to be protected from further violation, to have support and to have their psychological needs addressed. Our counselors address these psychological needs and assist victims on their journey from being victims to becoming survivors. SAFEHOUSE PROGRAM My Sister’s Place is 3-bedroom program focusing on non-violent living that provides safety in a confidential location. Weekly counseling and advocacy sessions are required for women and their children while staying at the safe- house. My Sister’s Place is a sunny, pleasant space with private bedrooms, a playroom, a kitchen, and other common rooms. Women and their children can stay there for as long as six weeks. The Safehouse Manager focuses on self-sufficiency, assisting women in finding childcare, housing, and jobs with the goal of taking their place in the community. LATINO OUTREACH Being a victim of a crime and not being able to speak English makes the victimization that much more frightening. “What’s going to happen to the offender?” “What do I have to do next?” “What about my kids? ” These are questions many victims grapple with. But when you are not able to speak the lan- guage, to whom do you turn? Estes Valley Victim Advocates has a Spanish-speaking Outreach Coordi- nator to assist the Latino population in our community who find themselves in need because they are victims of crime or trauma. “Thank you so much for giving my daughter and I a chance to have a wonderful new life!! Without you all I don’t know where we would have ended up. Thank you from us both. You all are the best!!!” 4 5 Year in Review: • In 2012, Estes Valley Victim Advocates served 694 victims. This includes 618 advocate calls (staff and volunteers); 91 counseling and support group clients, 250 “fire” calls with a total of 1201 contacts (not including safehouse residents). These clients were victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, assault, survivors of unattended death and suicide and other crimes and trauma. The fire increased our numbers in 2012 substantially. • In 2012, we housed 17 safehouse residents with 8 children providing 723 bed nights. Those resi- dents received 784 sessions of counseling and advocacy focusing on safety planning and learning to live self-sufficient and violence free lives. • In 2012 we accepted our 100th resident into the safehouse! Funding: In 2012 Estes Valley Victim Advocates was funded through the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board, Colorado Domestic Violence Program, Federal Victims of Crime Act, United Way of Larimer County, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado (Estes Park), Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation, Estes Park Quota Club, Estes Park Lion’s Club, Estes Valley Community Thrift Shop, Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, United Methodist Church of Estes Park, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, family foundations, individual gifts and fund- raisers. Estes Valley Victim Advocates serves and is supported by Estes Park Medical Center and Rocky Mountain National Park. Once again, Estes Valley Victim Advocates raised over $13,000 at the 2012 Affordably Chic Fashion Show and $10,000 from our annual appeal letter. A portion of fees collected from Colorado marriage licenses and divorce filings were directed towards programs like ours. We are grateful for the individual donors and social organizations for their many gifts in 2012. Estes Valley Victim Advocates is a member of Estes Valley Community Services Coalition, Estes Park Child Protection Team, Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Colorado Organization for Vic- tim Assistance, Larimer County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, Bringing Justice Home Legal As- sistance Project, Colorado Nonprofit Association and Estes Park Nonprofit Resources. “Getting through this is a work in progress. I have definitely been guided in the right and healthy direction.” STAFF Mary Mesropian Executive Director Deborah Webb Counselor Susan Anderson Counselor 2012 Volunteers Aracely, Beth, Bill, Cathie, Elsa, George, Gladys, Lonnie, Mary, Natalia, Nicole Jeanne DeMark Office and Safe- house Manager Evening Safehouse Advocates Lonnie Erskine, Candace Chaplin, Victoria Webb 6 Memorial Mary Strate became a volunteer advocate in November of 2010. For two years she signed up to be on call once a week from 5 pm to 8 am and once a month she signed up for a 24 hour Saturday or Sunday shift. She carried a pager during those times and responded to her pages in the daylight hours as well as the dark hours between dusk and dawn. She went to the police station, the emergency room at Estes Park Medical Center and the homes of vic- tims. She was compassionate and professional. She gave gentle and caring emotional support and shared information on victim’s rights and compensation as well as resources and where to go for follow-up. Mary was an outstanding advocate for those in need. When she went out to stand beside someone who was in pain or fear or confusion she knew just how to be and what to say to help that person get past the crisis. She assisted people in moving from being victims to becoming survivors. She did not tell anyone what to do but was an immediate and practical assistant. Victims knew Mary was someone in whom they could completely confide. She also helped ensure safety by help- ing to create personal safety plans and securing safe places to stay when needed. She understood what it was like to be a victim of crime or trauma and those she served felt that. Mary and I were both born in 1950. We laughed that while I was on the East Coast doing my hippy thing during the turbulent 60’s, she was on the West Coast doing the same. We talked about how much fun it would be to take a road trip together. But we didn’t do that because ‘life is what happens while you’re making other plans’. Mary died suddenly this November and we will all miss her smiling face, her laughter and her loving spirit. When Mary was on call, this Mary knew she could relax because whatever the crime or trauma, vic- tims were definitely in good hands with her. 7 INCIDENT REPORT OVERVIEW JANUARY- DECEMBER 2012 8 What has been the most helpful part of support group? • Hearing from others about similar fears and problems. • Journaling - I can express myself. • Comradery among women Please describe the group leaders. • Caring, informative, compassionate • Easy to talk to, friendly and understanding. • They listen and run group for us and not to us. Incident First Contact Continuing Contacts Hotline Calls Total Contacts Domestic Abuse 82 Female 7 Male 8 Children 9 Female 51 Female 1 Male 158 Sexual Assault 13 Female 1 Female Child 1 Female 1 Female 16 Death 16 Female 10 Male 3 Female 0 29 Assault 3 male 5 Female 0 1 Female 9 Stalking 2 Female 1 Male 2 Female 1 Female 9 Counseling 57 Female 2 Male 17 Children 127 Female 9 Male 29 Female Child 13 Male Child 0 463 Group Counseling 15 Female 43 Female 1 Female Child 0 87 Other ~ Crime Harassement/Elder Robbery 9 Female 5 Children 0 0 14 Other ~ Non-Crime 7 Female 6 Male 2 Female Child 1 Female 1 Male 7 Female 4 children 28 Fire Disaster 250 Group 92 Female 83 Male 1 Male Child 201 1 Female 452 Total Contacts: 694 440 67 1201 My Sister’s Place Safehouse Safehouse Resident Summary January - December 2012 Month Women/Children Total Nights Counseling/Advocacy Total Contacts January 1 women (cont.) 2 women (new) 82 71 Advocacy 4 Counseling 75 February 2 women(cont.) 1 women(new) 2 children(cont.) 2 children(new) 93 75 Advocacy 3 Counseling 78 March 1 women(cont.) 2 children(cont.) 82 89 Advocacy 14 Counseling 2 Group Counseling 105 April 1 women(new) 3 10 Advocacy 1 Counseling 11 May 2 women(hotel stay) 1 women(new) 2(1 each) 9 14 Advocacy 3 Counseling 17 June 1 women(new) 30 48 Advocacy 3 Counseling 51 July 3 women(new) 46 39 Advocacy 11 Counseling 50 August 3 women(new) 2 children(new) 117 79 Advocacy 5 Counseling 6 Group Counseling 90 September 3 women(cont.) 1 women(new) 2 children(cont.) 125 103 Advocacy 20 Counseling 4 Group Counseling 127 October 2 women(cont.) 2 children(cont.) 25 18 Advocacy 1 Counseling 19 November 2 women(cont.) 2 children(cont.) 55 34 Advocacy 8 Counseling 3 Group Counseling 45 December 2 women(cont.) 1 women(new) 2 children(cont.) 50 46 Advocacy 20 Counseling 1 Group Counseling 68 Totals 17 women 8 children 979 Advocacy 626 Counseling 93 Group Counseling 19 736 9 Report UTILITIES DEPARTMENT To: Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Reuben Bergsten, Utilities Director, and Jeff Boles, Water Superintendent Date: February 14, 2013 RE: Water Leak Adjustment Policy Background: For many years the Town has generously provided a benefit for water customers who experience large water leaks. At the present time customers may receive a credit of 100% for excess water consumed as a result of the leak. We are recommending this practice be formalized into a policy. The policy does change our practice by equally splitting the cost of the leak between the customer and the Town. This allows some of the burden to be lifted while maintaining equity with all of our other customers. A copy of the proposed policy is attached. Additional materials are added for your information to show how we try to help residents avoid water leaks.       Effective Period:   Review Schedule:   Effective Date:   References:     [Owning Department]  Water Leak Adjustment Policy  [Policy Section Number]      #00.#.#  Purpose  To provide some relief to customers when they experience the unfortunate consequences of a  large water leak; to set forth the conditions under which a leak adjustment request will be  considered; to establish repair expectations; and to ensure the consistent application of leak  adjustments to customers.     #00.#.#  Policy  Customers are responsible for 100% of their utility bill.  A leak is defined as an unintentional  water loss caused by customer‐owned broken and/or malfunctioning plumbing fixtures or  pipes at a residence or building that, within reason, will not reoccur because repairs and other  applicable counter measures have been put in place.      #00.#.#  Water Shut Off  Under certain circumstances, the Water Department may need to turn a customer’s water off  to mitigate damage from leaks.  If this occurs, the customer may incur a service call charge.    #00.#.#  Limitations  During any 60‐month period, a location may receive on adjustment covering up to two billing  cycles for a leak.  The adjustment is associated with the LOCATION of the leak (as determined  by the utility account number), not the CUSTOMER at that location. The maximum credit will be  50% of the water consumption during those two billing cycles. When there is leakage of more  than 500,000 gallons, further investigation will be required to determine the amount of the  credit.  All requests for water leak adjustments are subject to approval.    #00.#.#  Qualification  In order to be eligible for a water leak adjustment, customers must:  a) Immediately stop the leak;  b) Have the leak repaired and provide evidence to the Town that the leak has been  stopped and won’t occur again;  c) Provide the Town with proof that the customer’s insurance company will not cover  the excess water consumption charges on their utility bill.        Revisions:    One‐in‐Five Year Leak Adjustment Application  It is a simple act to turn on a faucet but the infrastructure that delivers drinking water to your home or business  is complex. Water from streams and/or reservoirs must be treated, tested and piped throughout the Estes Park  area. The operational and capital costs associated with the treatment, testing and delivery of drinking water are  substantial. Every day of the year, 24 hours a day a team of highly trained personnel are operating and  maintaining the Town's water system. Unfortunately the same isn't true of our homes and businesses.   It seems to be a law of nature that problems happen when no one is around. That’s when pipes freeze, water  heaters leak, or a washing machine hose breaks. Arrangements should be made for homes and buildings left for  extended vacations or for seasonal shut downs. This can include winterizing, active water leak monitoring  systems capable of shutting the water supply off and hiring a caretaker service. It is the customer's  responsibility to ensure the protection and safety of their property. Figure 1 is provided to clearly communicate  the delineation of ownership and responsibility.     Figure 1, Town of Estes Park Water Standards   To apply for a water leak adjustment: 1. Prepare a letter formally requesting a water leak adjustment. This letter must include: a. Your name b. The address of the property where the leak occurred c. Whether you are the owner or a tenant of the property d. The utility account number to which the consumption was billed e. A description of the leak – when it happened, when it was fixed f. Copies of the repair bills or receipts for parts purchased to fix the leak g. Your current contact information (preferably an email address) 2. Submit the letter to: a. Town of Estes Park, Attn: Water Leak Adjustments; PO BOX 1200; Estes Park, CO 80517 3. When this letter is received, a claim will be opened. Until you hear whether your request has been approved or denied, you may elect not to pay the WATER USAGE line item on your utility bill. All other charges contained in the utility bill must be paid to keep your account in good standing. 4. It may take several months to process your leak adjustment; by following these procedures, you will help expedite the process. 5. All requests must be accompanied by the required paperwork, including a formal request for the adjustment, or it will be denied. 6. If approved, a credit adjustment of 50% of the water consumption covering up to two billing cycles for the leak will be made to your account. When there is leakage of more than 500,000 gallons, further investigation will be required to determine the amount of the credit. 7. Questions? Please call Susie at 970-577-3588, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Leak Repaired: The applicant understands and agrees, as a condition for receiving the requested leak  adjustment, that a leak adjustment can only be made on the subject property once in sixty  (60) months.  Owner or Tenant Property Address: Account Number: Monthly Bills to be Adjusted (max of two): Leak Discovered:                                                             Leak Adjustment Form Date: Name: Phone # Date NOTES: Total Credit( $ ) Request Approved by: Date Approved: Signature  (To be completed by The Town of Estes Park Water Department) Preventing (and Handling) Frozen Water Pipes Cold spells can have unfortunate consequences when it comes to home plumbing. The three main causes of frozen pipes are quick drops in temperature, poor insulation and thermostats set too low. Homeowners should be alert to the danger of freezing pipes whenever outside temperatures reach 20°F or lower. Most of us take a few measures in the fall to prepare our homes for winter, like disconnecting outside water hoses. But what should we do now that really cold temperatures are here? When the Mercury Drops • A trickle of hot and cold water may keep pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall. Opening a faucet relieves excessive pressure that builds between the faucet and ice blockage when freezing occurs. If there is no excessive water pressure, there will be no bursting pipe, even if the water inside the pipe freezes. If the dripping stops, leave the faucet(s) open, since a pipe may have frozen and will still need pressure relief. • Keep thermostats set at the same temperature both day and night. Many people have a habit of turning down the heat when they sleep, but further drops in the temperature – more common overnight – can freeze pipes. • Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls. Going on a Trip? Traveling to warmer climes may be good for the soul, but don’t forget to think about your pipes before you leave: • Set the thermostat no lower than 55°F. A lower temperature may reduce the heating bill, but could lead to a disaster if extreme cold causes your pipes to freeze and burst. Ask a friend or neighbor to check on your house daily to make sure it’s warm enough to prevent freezing. Or… • Drain the system by shutting off the main valve and turning on every water fixture (both hot and cold) until water stops running. It's not necessary to leave the fixtures open, since the system is filled mostly with air at that point and not subject to freezing. When your return, turn on the main valve and let each fixture run until the pipes are full again. Be aware that if you have a fire protection sprinkler system in your house, it may deactivate when you shut off the water. What if your pipes freeze despite your best efforts? • Don’t panic -- Just because they’re frozen doesn’t mean they have burst. • If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets open and call a plumber. • You may be able to thaw a pipe with the warm air from a hair dryer. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section of pipe. • Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame because it could be a fire hazard. Water damage is preferable to burning down your house! • Never use electrical appliances in areas of standing water. You could be electrocuted. • Be sure you know where and how to turn off your water supply in case your pipes ever burst; call a plumber if needed. Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 www.estes.org Kate Rusch Public Information Officer krusch@estes.org 970-577-3701 November 19, 2012 Be smart: Prepare for winter weather, know who and when to call for help Winter is a magical time of year in Estes Park, but it comes with its risks. “Severe winter weather can arrive with little warning, and one concern is its ability to knock out our heating, power and water,” explains Kate Rusch, Public Information Officer for the Town of Estes Park. In addition, high winds, ice, snow and freezing temperatures can make travel dangerous. Rusch continued, “If we all take time to do a few simple things now, it can make all the difference later, when it matters most.” Prepare at home It is important to communicate with neighbors during severe weather, checking in on those who are elderly or disabled. Always call 9-1-1 during a medical emergency. And, all households should have the following provisions: • A mobile phone with an extra charged battery, if possible • A corded telephone in case telephone lines are not disrupted during a power outage • A non-electric heat source such as a wood-burning or gas fireplace with plenty of fuel • Emergency supplies including non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered weather radio, flashlights, medicine and first-aid supplies, a fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, and extra batteries for phones, flashlights, radios and other necessary equipment • A back-up plan for powering any necessary medical equipment Prepare vehicles During severe weather, it is important to restrict travel to only the trips that are absolutely necessary. For necessary trips, drivers should not travel alone and should share a travel plan with others in advance. Fuel tanks should be kept nearly full at all times, and vehicles should be equipped with appropriate tires. Stow emergency supplies including a mobile phone, flashlight, extra batteries, warm blankets and clothing, first- aid supplies, a knife, water, high-calorie non-perishable food, tissues, paper towels, sand for traction, a shovel, a windshield scraper, basic tools, a tow rope, battery booster cables, a compass and road maps. Report power outages; steer clear of downed lines So crews can respond quickly, the Town of Estes Park Utilities Department provides a dedicated phone number for reporting electric and water outages – 970-586-5335. This number is staffed 24 hours a day. MORE CONTINUED Utilities staff are immediately alerted when issues are reported. Always call 9-1-1 in the case of downed power lines. Estes Park Light and Power responds immediately to power outages. Multiple outages are prioritized by the types of services affected, such as schools and hospitals, followed by the number of people affected. Light and Power cannot base its response on one individual’s medical situation. Crews will respond as soon as possible, but residents who require oxygen or other electric-powered medical equipment should have a 24- hour backup plan. Always call 9-1-1 during a medical emergency. If a downed power line is discovered, Utilities Director Reuben Bergsten advises citizens to immediately call 9-1-1. “Never touch a power line or anything that is in contact with the line,” he states. Overhead power lines are not insulated and are very dangerous. The Town’s trained Light and Power professionals will move the line; all others should stay clear of the area. Reduce the risk of freezing water pipes Most water outages during winter are caused by frozen lines on private property. Private lines begin at the service tap on the water main. They are most likely to freeze at the entry point of the building where there is less ground insulation. Property owners are responsible for handling these issues, as with any other household maintenance issue. Water outages determined to be related to the Town’s water distribution lines will be addressed by the Town of Estes Park Water Division. Report concerns to the Town’s 24-hour utility line 970-586-5335. Residents should ensure they have adequate insulation and heating for water pipes in their homes and businesses. Pipes along exterior walls are particularly vulnerable to freezing. Disconnect hoses and cover spigots with an insulated cap for the winter. If pipes freeze, open cold water faucets to provide an escape for water as it thaws. The Water Division can help locate the water shut-off so property owners can shut off their water service when pipes thaw, to reduce risk of flooding. Extensive resources on preparing for winter weather and other emergencies are available at www.ready.gov/winter-weather. For general information on the Light and Power and Water utilities, visit www.estes.org/utilities or call the Town of Estes Park Utilities Department at 970-577-3588. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas by email, please email townadmin@estes.org. For this and other Town news, visit www.estes.org/news. END Water Department Report To: Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Utilities Director Bergsten Date: February 14, 2013 RE: Revisions to Sections 13.20 – 13.38 of the Municipal Code In the process of reviewing business operations, the Utility Department has worked with Attorney White to revise the language in the Water section of the Municipal Code. Attached is a redlined copy for your review. Most of the changes are cosmetic and do not change the intent of the section. Some of the alterations that are worth pointing out are: a) Multiple sections in the beginning regarding the Tabor Act that Attorney White referred to as irrelevant due to statutes and case law. b) Modification to section “13.24.050 Separate connections required” to allow flexibility of service line design on Town Homes. c) Addition of section “13.24.090 Authority to shut service off” clarifying the Department’s authority to operate the customer’s service valve. d) Clarification in section “13.28.090 Charges when meter fails to register” to state that customers must provide the Department access to the water meter. The most notable area for discussion is: “13.32.040 Discontinuance, termination and abandonment of service.” As discussed in a previous committee meeting, this section allows a water service to be revoked. Our Municipal Code allows water service charges to be collected through a lien on the property, insuring the recovery of delinquent charges. It is our intent to align this section with the Board’s input. Upon completing a final version with consent from this Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee, the revisions will be presented to Town Board.   Draft #2, 2/7/13  Title 13  II. WATER  Chapter 13.20  Water Administration  13.20.010  Creation of Water Department.   There is created and established a Water Department of the Town for the purpose of the management,  maintenance, care and operation of the Town’s water system.  (Prior code §6.1)   Chapter 13.22  Water Activity Enterprise  13.22.010  Establishment of the Enterprise.  The Town hereby establishes the Water Activity Enterprise as an agency of the Town and formally  designates it as the "Town of Estes Park, Water Activity Enterprise” (the “Enterprise”). It shall be the  purpose of the Enterprise to pursue or continue all of the Town's water activities, including those  defined in Title 37, Article 45.1, Part 1, C.R.S. (the "Act"), such as water acquisition or water project or  facility activities, including the construction, operation, repair and replacement of water facilities, and  administration, using revenues and income generated by and earned or acquired in connection with  such water activities and held and managed in the Town's water enterprise fund.  As between the  Town and the Enterprise, all water activities will be deemed done and furnished by the Enterprise.   (Ord. 8‐99 §1, 1999)   13.22.020  Enterprise excluded from the provisions of TABOR.   Pursuant to and in accordance with the Act, the Enterprise shall be excluded from the provisions of  Section 20 of Article X of the Colorado Constitution (TABOR) and shall be entitled to impose rates, fees,  tolls and charges; collect and spend revenues; issue revenue bonds; and construct, operate and  maintain facilities and provide water services; all without reference or regard to the limitations  contained in TABOR. (Ord. 8‐99 §2, 1999)   13.22.030  Governing body.   The members of the Board of Trustees shall serve as the governing body of the Enterprise. Acting as the  Enterprise Board, the Board of Trustees may exercise the Town's legal authority relating to water  activities as defined in the Act.  (Ord. 8‐99 §3, 1999)   13.22.040  Powers of the Enterprise.   The Enterprise shall have all powers and authority granted to water activity enterprises by the  provisions of the Act.   Deleted: works Deleted: ." Deleted: TABOR Deleted:  and shall be known collectively as the  Board of Directors of the Enterprise (the "Enterprise  Board") Deleted:  The Enterprise Board hereby is directed  to take all actions necessary to cause the Enterprise  to comply with all applicable laws. Deleted: , including but not limited to the power  to conduct and continue water activities as defined  in the Act; the power to contract with any person or  entity, including other districts as defined in the Act  and other water activity enterprises as defined in  the Act; and the power to issue and reissue revenue  bonds through its governing body in accordance  with and through the provisions of Section  37‐45.1‐104(2), C.R.S. (Ord. 8‐99 §4, 1999)   Draft #2, 2/7/13  13.22.050  Enterprise obligations and Town obligations.   The Town shall provide administrative services for the Enterprise and its activities, to continue to hold  title to and own all of the assets currently owned by the Town and necessary to the operation of the  Enterprise, to levy taxes for and pay debt service on general obligations of the Town incurred in the past  to finance the acquisition, construction and installation of water, water facilities and improvements, and  to impose all rates, fees, tolls and charges for water activities.   13.22.060  Transactions in the name of the Town or the Enterprise.   Any and all transactions of the Enterprise may be done in the name of the Town or in the name of the  Enterprise.   Chapter 13.24  Water Rules and Regulations  13.24.010  Inspections.   Whenever the Department deems it necessary, it may inspect the premises, including structures, of any  water customer for the purpose of examining the condition of all pipes, motors, meters and water  fixtures, or the manner in which the water is used.    13.24.050  Separate connections required.   Each singlesingle family dwelling receiving water service must have a separate service line running from  the corporation cock, located at the Town's water main.  The property owner is responsible for  installation, maintenance and repair of the water  service line.  Installation of the service line must be  approved by the Department Director or a designee prior to installation. (Prior code 6.12; Ord. 11‐73 §1,  1973; Ord. 15‐97, 1997)   13.24.080  Water service and usage.   (a) Continuity of service.  The Department will endeavor to furnish and supply, but does not  guarantee, uninterrupted water service.  The Department will not be liable for any injury, loss or  damage for interruptions due to system maintenance, upgrade or repair considered necessary or causes  or contingencies beyond the control of the Department, including but not limited to accidents,  breakdown of equipment, acts of God, drought, floods, storms, fires, strikes, riots, war or authority and  orders of government, or for disconnection because of unsafe operation of equipment detrimental to  other users, nonpayment of bills for service or diversion of water. Such interruptions shall not relieve  the customer of payments for service under applicable rate schedules.   (b) Shortage of water.  The Department will make reasonable effort to furnish a continuous  supply of water to meet demands. However, should shortages occur by reason of drought, acts of God,  or system outages for maintenance, upgrade or repair, the Department shall have the right to grant  preference to those services which are the most essential to the public welfare. The Department shall  not be held liable for any claim, loss or liability from shortages in supply of water.   Deleted: In consideration of the Enterprise's  commitment to provide water services for which  the Town actually is obligated, and to collect and  spend revenues from rates, fees, tolls and charges  imposed by the Town, the  Deleted: hereby agrees to continue to Deleted: The relationship between the Town and  the Enterprise with respect to the administration of  the Enterprise, the operation of the water activities  and the duties and responsibilities of each party,  shall be as herein set forth and as may be  delineated and clarified from time to time in a joint  resolution of the Board of Trustees and the  Enterprise Board which may be adopted at any time  when the Enterprise Ordinance codified herein is in  full force and effect ("Joint Resolution"). (Ord. 8‐99  §5, 1999)  Deleted: . Deleted:  and neither Deleted: Neither this section, nor any transaction  entered into pursuant to it, shall alter or abrogate  the relationship of the Town and the Enterprise as  established in Section 13.22.050 and as may be  further clarified from time to time in a Joint  Resolution. (Ord. 8‐99 §6, 1999)  Deleted: or buildings Deleted: The Department shall be vigilant to  protect and remedy all abuses, whether from waste  or other improper use of water. (Prior code §6.4;  Ord. 15‐97, 1997)  Deleted: lot Deleted: All other construction shall be Deleted: reviewed  Deleted: functions  Deleted: to  Deleted: The Department shall also be not liable  for any injury, loss or damage occasioned by any  interruptions arising from the foregoing causes.  Deleted: every  Deleted: causes beyond the immediate control of  the Department Deleted: in its opinion  Deleted: monetary loss of business   Draft #2, 2/7/13  (c) No claim shall be made against the Town on account of the breaking of service pipes or  apparatus or for failure in the supply of water. No reduction in the rates will be made for any time that  service pipes or fixtures may be inoperableinoperable due to service interruption.   (d) Liability.  All installations of water pipes, meters or other materials or equipment made by  the Department at its expense shall remain the property of the Department and shall not be tampered  or interfered with directly or indirectly by the customer or any other unauthorized personperson.   (e) WaterIrrigation restrictions.  In case of water shortage or scarcity, the Department may  place any restrictions which it deems necessary upon the use of water. (Prior code 6.13; Ord. 15‐97,  1997)   13.24.090  Authority to shut service off.  The Department shall have the authority to terminate water service if the conditions warrant the need  to mitigate leaks, protect the distribution system, limit property damage or for nonpayment for service.  The Department shall not be responsible for damages to the property, service pipes or apparatus when  the service is terminated.  13.24.120  Extraterritorial water service.   (a) Use of water outside the Town limits shall be subject to the paramount rights of users within  the Town limits, and in case there shall be insufficient water or system capacity to provide for users both  within and without the Town limits, the Board may reduce, curtail or shut off the users outside the Town  limits during such period of water shortage or system capacity.   (b) All applicants for water service outside the boundaries of the Town, including any changes or  enlargement of service, shall, if required by the Town, annex their property to the Town prior to  furnishing of water service; or if their property is not eligible for annexation, execute a water tap  agreement requiring annexation to the Town when said property is eligible for annexation.  (Prior code  §6.19; Ord. 24‐98 §1, 1998)   13.24.150  Regulations; part of service contract.   All regulations of the Department shall be considered a part of the contract withwith any person or  entity using the water system, and every person or entity taking water shall be considered as having  expressly consented to be bound thereby. (Prior code §6.27)   13.24.230  Contract line extensionsextensions.   (a) The Town oror another partyowner may construct certain water mains to provide water  service to undeveloped portions of the Town's water service area. A listing of these water main  extensions and the areas they serve is on file in the Department.  All connections to these mains from  the designated areas shall be subject to a contract line assessment.   (b) The Town reserves the right to charge the entire contract line assessment for any new  subdivision at the time of the issuance of the first building permit in said subdivision.  (Ord. 1‐92 §1,  1992; Ord. 2‐93 §7, 1993; Ord. 15‐97, 1997)  Deleted: frozen Deleted: tampering or interference Deleted: Irrigation  Deleted: Sprinkling Deleted: Board  Deleted: by resolution  Deleted:  for irrigation  Deleted: or sprinkling  Deleted: purposes Deleted: shut  Deleted: off  Deleted: shut off Deleted: scarcity Deleted: . Deleted:   Deleted: Town  Deleted: of every Deleted: taking water from Deleted: Town waterworks Deleted: extension policy Deleted: has Deleted: property owner Deleted: a third party Deleted: can  Deleted: Water  Deleted: designed    Draft #2, 2/7/13  Chapter 13.26  Cross­Connections  13.26.010  General policy.   The Department shall be responsible for the protection of the Town’s potable water distribution system  from contamination or pollution due to the backflow of contaminants or pollutants through the water  service connection. If, in the judgment of the Department, an approved backflow‐prevention assembly is  required at the consumer’s water service connection or within the consumer’s private water system for  the safety of the water system, the Department shall give notice in writing to said consumer to install  such an approved backflow‐prevention assemblies at specific locations on his or her premises.  The  consumer shall install and maintain such approved assemblies within the time frame set forth in the  notice and at his or her own expense..  Failure, refusal or inability of the consumer to install, have  tested and maintain said assemblies shall constitute grounds for discontinuing water service to the  premises until such requirements have been satisfactorily met. (Ord. 3‐04 §1, 2004)   13.26.020  Definitions.   Definitions of terms used in this chapter are those contained in the Colorado Cross‐Connection Control  Manual, Department of Health and Environment’s latest edition unless otherwise defined below:   (1)  Approved backflow device means a backflow device or air gap meeting the standards and  installation requirements of the A.S.S.E. (American Society of Sanitary Engineers), the latest edition of  the Cross‐Connection Control Manual and/or the requirements of the Water Department.  Approval by  the Department will be dependent upon the hazards assessed, but shall not be less than the  Cross‐Connection Control Manual requirements for potable water system protection. Approved status  shall also be contingent upon inspection, testing and passing of such test by a Certified Cross‐Connection  Control Technician. Any variation or exception may be by direction from the current edition of the  Colorado Cross‐Connection Control Manual.   (2)  Certified Cross‐Connection Control Technician means a person who possessespossesses a  current certification as a backflow tester and repairer from one of the following national certification  councils:  American Society of Sanitary Engineers (A.S.S.E.), the American Backflow Association  (A.B.P.A.) and the American Boards of Certifications (A.B.C.).  Any variation or exception will be by  direction from the current edition of the Cross‐Connection Control Manual.   (3)  Containment means the installation of an approved backflow device isolating the premises  and all plumbing connections to the service connection therein from the Town’s potable water supply.  At the Department’s discretion, installation of the approved backflow device shall, at a minimum, be  placed at or near the property line with all necessary equipment/enclosures to ensure uninterrupted  service and meet all installation safety codes at the consumer’s expense.   (4)  Cross‐connection means a connection or potential connection between any part of the  Town’s potable water system and any other environment containing other substances in a manner that,  under any circumstances, would allow such substances to enter the Town’s potable water system. Other  substances may be gases, liquids or solids, such as chemicals, waste products, steam, water from other  sources (potable or nonpotable) or any matter that may change the color or add odor to the water.   Deleted: Water  Deleted: Water  Deleted: ; Deleted: , Deleted: Water  Deleted: ; and, failure Deleted: has passed and  Deleted: possess Deleted: .) for backflow tester and repairer.   Draft #2, 2/7/13   (5)  Service connection means the terminal end of the water supplier service connection from  the Town’s potable water distribution system to the threads on the corporation stop where the  Department loses jurisdiction and sanitary control and consumer ownership begins. Service connection  shall also include water service connection from a fire hydrant and all other temporary or emergency  water service connections from the Town’s potable water system.  (Ord. 3‐04 §1, 2004)   13.26.030  Requirements.   (a) New connection.  All new connections to the Town’s water system shall have an approved  backflow device.  The Department will provide on‐site evaluation and/or plan review in order to  determine the type of backflow device that will be required as a condition of service.  All new  connections requiring a backflow device shall be inspected and tested by a Certified Cross‐Connection  Control Technician.   (b) Changes in service.  Any changes in service, including but not limited to reconnection,  change in the number of fixture values, or changes in the type of water service, shall require installation  of an approved backflow device.   (c) Existing installations.  For connections or premises without backflow devices existing prior  to September 1, 2004, the Department will perform on‐site evaluations and/or plan reviews and inform  the consumer by letter of any corrective action deemed necessary, the method of correction and the  time allowed for correction as a condition of service. Up to sixty (60) days will be allowed but may be  shortened depending upon the degree of hazard (pollutant or contaminant) involved.  The Department  does not waive the right to require a backflow device if future directions requires such.   (d) Testing.  All backflow devices shall be tested and pass said testing requirements at least  annually by a Certified Cross‐Connection Control Technician using the latest test procedures as specified  by one (1) of the following councils: A.S.S.E., A.B.C., A.B.P.A.  (e) Emergency disconnection.  At the Department’s discretion, severing the service connection  will be performed if the degree of hazard warrants such action in order to protect the Town’s potable  water supply. Discontinuance of service may be summary, immediate and without written notice  whenever, in the judgment of the Department, such action is necessary to protect the Town’s potable  water supply or the distribution system, including unmetered losses from customer owned service lines.  (f) Failure to comply.  If, after a first notice by letter or direct delivery of notice, the consumer  fails to comply with the Department’s directive or fails to allow access to premises for inspection and/or  repairs, immediate termination of service can occur.  At the Department’s discretion, no more than an  additional ten (10) days shall be granted to comply with said directive.  Failure to allow access by the  consumer, or those designated by him or her, to premises for inspection or repair by the Department  will automatically classify the premises as a high‐hazard risk to the Town’s potable water supply. Appeal  of any notice shall be directed to the Department Director.  An appeal shall not stay the execution of  the failure to comply order by the Department in order to protect the Town’s potable water supply. The  failure to comply order may be reversed if the appeal is upheld.   Deleted: (5)  Department means the Town’s  Water Department. ¶ Deleted: 6 Deleted:  ( Deleted: .), and is not a failed device.  Deleted: .  Deleted:     Draft #2, 2/7/13  (g) Record keeping.  The Department shall maintain records of all backflow device inspections  and test results for a minimum of three (3) years.   (h) Variance.  Upon written application by the consumer, the Department may vary any of the  requirements of this section upon the finding by the Department that an approved backflow device is  not necessary to protect the Town’s potable water supply. The Department may approve the variance  with or without conditions.  (Ord. 304 §1, 2004)   13.26.040  Requirements of consumer.  (a) Cross‐connections.  The consumer shall be responsible for the elimination or protection of  all cross‐connections (known or unknown by the Department) on his or her premises by installing an  approved backflow device at his or her expense. Such backflow device expenses shall include  installation, maintenance, protection, testing, repair, removal or replacement of said devices as required  by the Department as a condition of service.   (b) Backflow device.  No backflow device shall be bypassed, disabled, removed or modified  without written consent by the Department.  Any such modifications shall result in termination of  service.   (c) Fire suppression system design and installation.  The consumer, or those designated by him  or her, will comply with current National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) standards and/or the  current Water Department Policy Manual as amended when designing, installing and maintaining any  fire suppression system as a condition of service. (Ord. 3‐04 §1, 2004)   Chapter 13.28  Metered Service  13.28.050  Customer liable for meter damage.  All customers shall be liable for any damage to a water meter caused by freezing or willful or negligent  acts.. All such damages shall be charged to and paid for by the customer. In the event the damages shall  not be paid when due, the provisions and procedures of Chapter 13.32 pertaining to delinquent water  rent shall apply to all unpaid charges for such damages. (Prior code §6.21‐5; Ord. 16‐72 §1(part), 1972)   13.28.080  UnlawfulUnlawful to interfere with or bypassbypass meters.   It is unlawful for any meteredmetered customer, or for any other person, to tamper or interfere with  any meter, remote reader or meter seal, or to so arrange his or her water service or piping so that the  use of water will not be accurately metered. The Town shall immediately discontinue water serviceto  any user who violates the provisions of this section until satisfactory payment has been made for  DepartmentDepartment‐estimated water useuse and metermeter repairs. (Ord. 13‐77 §5, 1977)   13.28.090  Charges when meter fails to register.   If any meter fails to register in any billing period, the water user shall be charged according to the  average quantity of water used in a similar period as shown by the meter when in order, and the  Department may prorate any water bill for any such period of time water service is received while  Deleted: The consumer or those occupying any  premises shall not bypass, disable, remove or  modify any Deleted:  of the customer.  Deleted: Interfering Deleted: bypassing Deleted:  unlawful Deleted: meter user under meter rates as set  forth in this Code Deleted: actuate the meter. Deleted:   Deleted: immediately  Deleted: all Deleted: used Deleted: all Deleted:  to the meter Deleted: Water    Draft #2, 2/7/13  not being metered.  The customer shall provide timely access to meter for maintenance and  replacement. The meter must be kept in an easily accessible location. (Ord. 1377 §6, 1977)   Chapter 13.32  Water Rates and Charges  13.32.010  Water rate schedule.   (a) Applicability.  The water rate schedule is applicable to water service for all customers  receiving water service from the Town's water system.   ((b) Rates.  The rates for water service to all customers on the Town's water system are as  more fully set forth on the Town's water rate schedule on file in the office of the Department Director.  (Prior code §6.28‐2; Ord. 293 §3; Ord. 328 §2; Ord. 371 §2; Ord. 10‐71 §9, 1971; Ord. 5‐74 §2, 1974; Ord.  4‐75 §1(part), 1975; Ord. 12‐77 §2, 1977; Ord. 6‐78 §7, 1978; Ord. 34‐78 §4, 1978; Ord. 7‐79 §2, 1979;  Ord. 28‐79 §2, 1979; Ord. 13‐80 §2, 1980; Ord. 24‐80 §3, 1980; Ord. 12‐85 §3, 1985; Ord. 21‐86 §3,  1986; Ord. 29‐87 §2, 1987; Ord. 2‐93 §2, 1993; Ord. 1‐94 §3, 1994; Ord. 15‐97, 1997)   13.32.040  Discontinuance, termination and abandonment of service.   Any person who desires to discontinue the use of water shall file written notice with the Town Finance  Department and pay all current and back charges for water used.  Any customer who fails to pay the  applicable minimum rate for a period of one (1) year, or whose service is terminated as elsewhere  provided in this chapter, and whose service has not been restored within one (1) year from such  termination, shall lose any right to have any water service, including the forfeiture of the connection  charges.  Any reconnection to the Town's water system after disconnection of service, pursuant to this  section, shall require a new application for service including payment of all tap fees and connection  charges.  Any tap connection that is terminated shall be physically disconnected from the Town's water  system at the owner's expense within sixty (60) days. (Prior code §6.11; Ord. 6‐78 §4, 1978; Ord. 7‐79  §1, 1979; Ord. 2‐93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 15‐97, 1997)   13.32.080  Liens on unpaid service charges.   All serviceservice charges shall be charged against the owner of the property served, shall be a lien upon  the respective lots or parcels of land where the serviceservice is assignedassigned from the time when  due and shall be a perpetual charge against the lots or parcels of land until paid. In the event said  charges shall not be paid when due for property within Town limits, the Town Clerk shall certify such  delinquent charges to the County Treasurer and the charges shall be collected in the same manner as  though they were part of the taxes. On all delinquent water and connection charges for property  outside the Town limits, there shall be a charge of one percent (1%) per month on the amount due,  which shall be added to the amount due until paid.  In the case of condominiums to which water is  furnished, the consumption of every condominium unit, the lien for the unpaid water, interest and  costs, if any, imposed by this Code shall attach upon such condominium unit in an amount which is  computed by dividing the total amount of the lien by the number of condominium units. (Prior code  §6.25; Ord. 316 §2; Ord. 10‐71 §6, 1971; Ord. 19‐73 §1(part), 1973; Ord. 13‐77 §7, 1977; Ord. 6‐78 §5,  1978)   Deleted: (Ord. 1377 §6, 1977)  Deleted: ( Deleted: (b) Rates. Deleted: b) The Department or its designee shall  have authority to adjust bills based on Department  policy.¶ Deleted: c Deleted: Officer  Deleted: set forth in this Chapter  Deleted: Unpaid water and connection Deleted:  a lien Deleted: water and connection Deleted: water Deleted: used Deleted: and one‐half  Deleted: .5   Draft #2, 2/7/13  Chapter 13.38  Bulk Rate Water Customers  13.38.010  Bulk rate water users.   A bulk rate water user is a person or an entity controlling or owning and maintaining its own water  distribution system, which system is connected to the Town's water system by a single connection  through a single meter. Only such systems in existence on April 1, 1987, shall be eligible for acceptance  as a bulk rate water user, unless otherwise approved by the Board of Trustees.  This rate structure is  not intended to apply to developments served by private service lines that are master‐metered..  (Ord.  4‐87 §1(part), 1987)  13.38.110  Distribution system.   It is understood and agreed by the applicant and all persons receiving water through the master meter  that the Town has no control of or has not approved the distribution system from the master meter to  the ultimate user of the water. The Town shall not be responsible for the repair or maintenance of the  distribution system.  No claim shall be made against the Town on account of the breaking of any part  of the distribution system or for the failure of supply of water to same.  The applicant and all others  receiving water through the distribution system under the terms and conditions of this chapter  understand that the Town does not warrant at any time an adequate supply of water to the system  and/or the design and workmanship of the distribution system.  Any change in the quality of the water  after delivery to the master meter is not the responsibility of the Town. (Ord. 4‐87 §1(part), 1987)   Deleted:  in accordance with Section 13.28.030. Deleted:   Memo PUBLIC WORKS - PARKS To: Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Scott Zurn, PE, Public Works Director Tonya Ziegler and Russ Franklin, Parks Division Date: February 14, 2013 RE: Harmony Park Musical Instruments Background: Freenotes are unique, custom-made, handcrafted musical instruments that are easy to play and offer interactive fun for beginners and experts alike. They allow individuals to step up to an instrument they have never played before and create music. These unique sound sculptures deliver creative sensory play through engaging in interactive art. Musical knowledge is not necessary. Tones are pure and soothing because there are no wrong notes- only quality sound. Built tough to last, these percussion instruments withstand rigorous play in high-use areas, as well as extreme elements of nature. The Parks Division has chosen these instruments to create an interactive artistic and musical experience that is appealing to families and individuals of all ages an abilities. The first instrument, called the Manta Ray (see photos), will be installed along the Riverwalk near Kind Coffee. Depending upon how well it is accepted by community members and guests, more could be added to continue the procession of musical instruments along the Riverwalk toward the Visit d or Center. Budget: 101-5200-452-26-23 / Art in the Park Program / $5000.00 Recommendation: I recommend purchase of the Freenotes Manta Ray musical instrument to the Town Board, to be included on the Consent Agenda at the February 26th, 2013, Town Board meeting.   PUBLIC WORKS Memo To: Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Scott Zurn, PE, Public Works Director Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager Date: February 14, 2013 RE: Compact Excavator for Streets Division Background: The 2013 Budget includes $45,000 for a new compact excavator for the Streets Division. This piece of equipment will be used mainly for the re-establishment and continued maintenance of the storm water ditch network, including inlets and outlets. Quotes were received from three vendors and are as follows: Bobcat of the Rockies Windsor, CO $43,398.84 Colorado Machinery - John Deere Fort Collins, CO $53,800.00 Wagner Equipment – CAT Windsor, CO $45,710.00 Bobcat of the Rockies is the lowest bidder and will offer the compact excavator through a rollover program that allows trade-in for an updated piece of equipment every two years at a minimal cost to the Town. In 2015, it will cost the Town $1500 to upgrade this compact excavator to a brand-new model. The Town has experienced success with this program over the last eight years through the purchase and trade-in of three Bobcat Skidsteers. Quote specifications are attached for reference. Budget: $43,398.84 / 101-3100-431-34-98 / Streets Recommendation: I recommend to the Town Board the purchase of the E35 ZTS Bobcat Compact Excavator from Bobcat of the Rockies, Windsor, CO, for the cost of $43,398.84, to be included on the Consent Agenda at the February 26th, 2013, Town Board meeting.