2016.07.25 Council Agenda Item 7
Summary
Order to accept the Public Water System Study for Falmouth prepared by Wright-Pierce.
A public comment period will be included (3 minutes).
ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Description
BACKGROUND - On February 8, 2016, the Council authorized the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Wright-Pierce for the preparation of a Public Water System Study for Falmouth. This study was prepared in response to inquiries by residents as to the scope of Middle Road reconstruction planned for 2017-18 and the Council's 2015-16 Work Plan which contains a Comprehensive Plan action item (CP 31) that reads "Proactively plan for sewer, water, and other utility extensions in the designated growth area. (...) Establish a plan for additional public water service in the designated growth area in cooperation with the Portland Water District (PWD)." The Portland Water District (PWD) participated in this study. The services of Wright-Pierce were procured through a competitive bid process.
CURRENT WORK - The draft study findings were reviewed with the Long Range Planning Advisory Committee and presented at a Public Forum held on July 6, 2016. The study findings conclude that the growth area is well served by the existing water system. Staff does not recommend consideration by the Council of any water main extensions or improvements at this time.
Attachments:
- Presentation for July 25, 2016 Council Meeting
- Draft Public Water System Study
- Order
