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City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
City of ValentineWater & Wastewater Systems Improvements
Valentine, Texas
Presented to:Project Sponsor and Agency Stakeholders
July 29, 2003
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
General Aspects
Environmental and Human Health Indicators
Environmental, Human Health and Sustainable
Development Indicators
Technical Approach, Objectives and Funding Plan
Public Participation
Project Development Schedule
Agenda
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
General Aspects
The City of Valentine: Located in west Texas, in Jeff Davis County; Approximately 36 miles west of Fort Davis; Approximately 30 miles northeast of the U.S. / Mexico Border.
Project Location
Texas
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
City of Valentine Population: 187 (Census 2000) Colonia Designation
State of Texas Attorney General Texas Water Development Board Tejeda Center to assist Valentine in adopting Model Subdivision
Rules relative to colonias for BEIF eligibility.
Median Household Income (Census Data): Income survey recommended to make determination regarding income
1999 - $34,375 1989 – $9,183
Unemployment Rate: 21% Existing Facilities
Water – 80 metered service connections Wastewater – None
General AspectsProject Sponsor Profile
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
General Aspects
Production Groundwater, of suitable quality is obtained from West Texas Bolsons Aquifer; Two Production Wells
Existing Water Treatment, Storage, & Distribution System
Owner Capacity Pump Depth Comments
City of Valentine 65 – 70 gpm 15 hp 870 ft Supplies City
Valentine Independent School District (VISD)
20 gpm 5 hp 400 ft Supplies school buildings
Storage Water Standpipe 47,000 gal built in 1976.
Distribution System constructed in 1976; 80 service connections with meter. .
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
General AspectsExisting Water Treatment, Storage, & Distribution System
Existing Well Site Existing Well
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Existing Water Treatment, Storage, & Distribution SystemGeneral Aspects
Existing Chlorine Injection Existing Standpipe
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
General AspectsWater Facilities Deficiencies
Production Existing well requires new pump and wiring; City relies on the VISD well during emergency provisions; VISD well production insufficient for City over a prolonged length of time.
Storage Standpipe inadequate to satisfy pressure requirements.
Distribution Preliminary review indicates inadequate looping of the system; Provisions for fire do not exist; Accuracy of meters installed in 1976 should be verified.
General City of Valentine does not employ a system operator but contracts for this
service; High incidence of unaccounted for water at 19%.
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Proposed Water Systems ImprovementsGeneral Aspects
Production Replace existing well pump, control wire, miscellaneous piping and electrical
controls and well site security fencing; Construct new production well for simultaneous operation with existing well.
New well would provide additional production and an alternate source during emergencies;
Install 2,000 lf of 4-inch well line; Construct new chlorination building for both existing and new well; Determine source for high incidence of unaccounted for water.
Storage Construction of new storage facility adjacent to the existing standpipe to
increase system pressure. A $263,000 grant has been approved by ORCA for construction of the new storage facility.
Distribution Perform water model analysis as required; Complete looping of existing system; Evaluate fire provisions requirement.
Total Estimated Cost - $604,000 (excludes ORCA grant)
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
General Aspects
Collection Valentine does not have any centralized collection system; All residents use on-site sewage cesspools for disposal.
Treatment The City of Valentine does not have any treatment facilities.
Existing Wastewater Collection and Treatment System
Wastewater System Deficiencies Collection
Valentine does not have any centralized collection system; All residents use on-site sewage cesspools for disposal; Due to small residential lots many of the existing cesspools do not comply with current state regulations; Design and/or construction of the existing cesspools and septic tanks is inadequate. Many cesspools
suspected to be unlined; Additional investigation required to determine the possibility of groundwater contamination from these
on-site systems.
Treatment Valentine does not have any centralized treatment system.
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
General Aspects
Improvements proposed by GSWW, Consultant Engineer for Valentine, include (existing population plus 20 year growth):
Collection Gravity collection system consisting of 19,000 lf of sewer mains ranging in
size from 6-10 inches with 38 manholes; 200 lf of 16-inch steel casings at two locations; One duplex lift station with 1,500 lf of 3-inch forcemain;
Treatment 2 facultative lagoons; 2 stabilization ponds with clay liners; Construction includes plant piping, effluent metering station and
recirculating pump, discharge line and site security fencing; A preliminary 22-acre site has been identified southwest of the City limits; Approximately 40 acres required for irrigation.
Proposed Wastewater System Improvements
Total Estimated Cost - $1,441,320
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Environmental and Human Health IndicatorsCompliance with Environmental Norms & Regulations
Water SystemTCEQ Comprehensive Compliance Investigation of Valentine’s water system:
Notice of Violation issued March 7, 2003; The City was cited for failure to design and maintain a minimum pressure of 35 psi at flow rates of at least
1.5 gpm at each service connection; TCEQ has indicated that a response to the Notice is required soon; Tejeda Center to assist Valentine with the response
Wastewater System TCEQ indicated there have not been any complaints issued for the various on-site wastewater facilities and
therefore, inspections have not been performed for these systems; TCEQ will assist in performing a survey of existing on-site facilities.
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Environmental, Human Health and Sustainable Development Strategies
Border Health Office - May be contacted to determine health statistics Water System
Discuss the threatening impacts of inadequate system looping, lack of an adequate alternative water source, and inadequate pressure;
Document the enforceable regulatory standard(s) which require minimum system capacities for fire flow capacity;
Research the capacity of the West Texas Bolsons Aquifer; Existing reports regarding the West Texas Bolsons Aquifer may be
available through the El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU.
Wastewater System Research and document examples of existing on-site disposal utilizing
unlined cesspools and those constructed on lots smaller than minimum requirements or instance of more than one cesspool per lot;
Describe the environmental and health risks associated with these out- dated technologies;
Percolation of untreated wastewater into the groundwater supply may be a concern. Additional geotechnical investigation should be conducted;
Groundwater data may be available in previous EPWU reports; Prepare for environmentally sensitive issues such as historic preservation,
floodplain and farmland conversion.
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Sustainable Development Strategies
Two stakeholder workshops to be conducted. The baseline conditions report is complete.
A back-up operator and additional training is recommended.
An operation and maintenance program will be developed as part of the project.
Present worth analysis and comparison to community affordability with examination of user fee will be performed.
30% design review by system operator
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Provide the City of Valentine’s residents with adequate, affordable wastewater and water service in compliance with TCEQ requirements;
Improvement to existing water distribution system in accordance with regulatory requirements;
Construction of a centralized wastewater collection system and treatment facilities;
Abandonment of existing on-site wastewater disposal facilities.
Technical Approach,Objectives and Funding Plan
Project Objectives
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Recommended Technical Approach
Technical Approach,Objectives and Funding Plan
PDAP Eligible Tasks: Preliminary Engineering Report Environmental Report (EID) Financial Analysis Public Participation Program Final Engineering Designs Operation and Maintenance Plans Survey of Household Income
Non-PDAP Eligible Tasks: Rate study. Training and institutional strengthening. Contingency Plans Project Management Survey of Existing On-site Facilities
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Institutional Capacity
Technical Approach, Objectivesand Funding Plan
The Frank M. Tejeda Center prepared a Statement of Institutional Capacity of the City of Valentine addressing the following :
Regulatory Compliance Issues On-going Projects and Planning Existing Planning Project Development and Funds Management Outsourcing Operational Capacity Management Capabilities Governance
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Project Sponsor Financial Potential
Technical Approach, Objectives and Funding Plan
The City of Valentine generates revenue by imposing a sales tax. The City of Valentine does not have a police department or fire department.Fiscal year from January 1st to December 31st for each year;December 31, 2002 first audited report completed for the City;
Current Rate Structure$18.00 for first 2000 gallons;$2.25 / 1,000 gallons for next 2,000
gallons;$1,85 / 1,000 gallons for next 3,000
gallons;$1.55 / 1,000 gallons for next 4,000
gallons.
Expenses Revenue Net
Operating Exp/Rev $(20,963.12) $29,708.49 $8,745.37
Other $(1,875.00) $1,330.90 $(544.10)
$(22,838.12) $31,039.39 $8,201.27
Water Fund
Average Monthly BillAverage Water $20.00Garbage Collection $15.00Total $35.00
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Identified Potential Funding Sources
Technical Approach, Objectives and Funding Plan
USDA-RUS Colonias Grant and Water and Waste Disposal Program. FHA – In 1976, the City received a loan for construction of the water facilities. To date, the City owes
approximately $71,000 on this loan. Pre-application has been submitted to RD.
TWDB Dfund, CWSRF, DWSRF, RWAF, and EDAP and CWTAP – TWDB has indicated no
EDAP/CWTAP funds are available at this time. ORCA
Applied for and received a $263,000 water improvements grant in June 2003. The City has two years to complete the proposed improvements
NADBank BEIF to support construction, service connections, project management and rate transition. A
rate study and additional capacity building tasks may be funded through the IDP. BECC
The City is eligible through the Project Development Assistance Program (PDAP).
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Largest obstacle is cost associated with repaying loans and will be a concern of all residents;
Concurrence form the community for mandatory sewer service connections and; Land acquisition for the wastewater treatment facilities. Potentially from EPWU.
Potential ObstaclesPublic Participation Strategy
Local Politics A mayor and two City Council positions and one secretary. One City Council position
is currently vacant; Elections take place every year, for a two-year term. Generally elections not required
as the current politicians run unopposed; There are no term limits; Local organizations: Valentine ISD, Jeff Davis County, Council of Governments,
Border Health Office.
Socio-Economic Indicators Approximately 21% of the population, over the age of 25, has completed a high
school education; TX Workforce Commission, 2002 Labor Market Information denotes 21%
unemployment.
City of ValentineRapid Assessment Process Project Strategic Plan
Project Schedule