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WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES · 1. In view of the recent interest shown regarding the furnish- ing of water and sewer service both within and without the corporate limits of the City of Concord, the Board of Aldermen and the Board of Light and Water Commissioners feel the following observations are in order: BACKGROUND: 2. Water and sewer utilities are developed and constructed on the premise of a 50 - 60 year life. To lnsure an adequate supply of water for consumption and fire protection, the mains must be sized properly and tied in with the entire system'of supply lines, tanks, and reservoirs for proper hydraulic flow~ Sewer interceptor outfall and collector main design is determined by considering natural drainage areas and the potential flow fro~ these areas. It is planned to operate all systems in the near future by computer control. This includes starting and stopping pumps, control of water levels in tanks and reservoirs, opening and closing of valves, and the collection of pressure and flow data. 3. A representative cost recovery of capital investment has always been a problem. Some of the various methods used by public bodies are a utility front footage fee,per acre charge,and special assessments. One method that shows good promise is a Priviledge Tapping Fee in addition to the Service Connection Fee; all payable in advance to providing service. This eliminates considerable book work and a long recovery period of funds that can be utilized in further construction work. PROPOSED: 4. It is the intent of the City to maintain ownership and develop- ment of all water facilities now operated by the Board of Light and Water Commissioners. This includes impoundments, treatment plant, and arterial and distribution lines with all appurtenances. It must be emphasized that these facilities are owned by the citizens of Concord and there is a moral obligation for the Governing Boards to operate, maintain, and extend these utilities in the best interest of these citizens. 5. The City recognizes the need for development of additional supply and future treatment facilities in order to serve citizens outside the city limits. Therefore, assistance for this development is invited in exchange for dedicated quantities of water through con- tract to serve citizens in the county. This includes the proposed lake to be impounded on Coddle Creek North of Highway 73 and a future treatment plant to be located near the dam for Coddle Creek reservoir. This may also include arterial supply lines necessary to distribute the water. 6. Before any quantities of water can be apportioned to the parties involved, it is imperative that engineering for the project be completed in order to determine the most practical water elevation alternative for the most beneficial daily draft. Under an existing