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:Denver, Colorado 80222-1530
APPLICATION FOR SITE APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANSION OF:
A) DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS (INCLUDING TREATMENT PLANTS,
OUTFALL SEWERS, AND LIFT STATIONS) OVER 2,000 CPD CAPACITY,
B) INTERCEPTORS (IF REQUIRED BY C.A.S. 25-8-702 (3))
APPLICANT: West Glenwood Sanitation District
ADDRESS: P. 0. Box 866, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
Consulting Engineer's Name and Address: Schmueser Gordon Meyer, InOHNE:�g701 94_
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118 West 6th Street, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO 8160
kDNE: (970 995-
A. Summar oinformation is
regarding new sews oe «.e...___. _
1. Proposed Location: E lent:
(Le al Description) SE 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 6
Township 65 , Range 89W
Garfield County.
2. Type and capacity of treatment facility proposed: Processes Used
aeration facility. "x.tanded
Hydraulic 75 MGD Organic 1542
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2192 X Domestic 80- X 16f41VpWa 20
3. Location of facility:
Attach a map of the area which includes the following:
(a) 5 -mile radius: all sewage treatment plants, lift stations, and domestic
water supply intakes,
(b) 1 -mile radius: habitable buildings, location of potable water wells, and
an approximate indication of the topography,
4. Effluent disposal: Surface discharge to watercourse Colorado River
Subsurface disposal N
Land N/A
Evaporation N/A��-Other N/A
State water quality classification of receiving waterc aouree( f
ati Lif Clas 1(co.
Proposed Efflu&nt Limitations developed in conjunction with Planning and Standards
Section, WQCD: B0D5 30/45 mg/1 55 30/45
Total Residual Chlorine .5 mg/1 Fecal Coliform 6000/120000 ml
mg/1 Ammonia N/A mg/1 Other N A
5. W111 a State or Federal grant be sought to finance any
6. Present zoning of site areal Commercial Portion of this project? No.
Zoning with a 1 -mile radius of site? Mixed
7. What is the distance downstream from the discharge to the nearest domestic water
supply intake? 16 miles downstream at Silt, Colorado
ame o upp y
(Address of Supply)
What is the distance downstream from the discharge to the neareot other point of
diversion? 14 miles downstream to irrigation ditch.
(Name of User)
(Address of User)
WQCD-3 (Revised 8-83)
8. Who has the responsibility for operating the proposed facility?
West Glenwood Sanitation District.
9. Who owns the land upon which the facility will be constructed?
West Glenwood Sanitation District.
(Please attach copies of the document creating authority in the applicant to
construct the proposed facility at this site.)
10. Estimated project cost: $3.8 million
Who is financially responsible for the construction and operation of the facility?_
West Glenwood Sanitation District.
11. Names and addresses of all water and/or sanitation districts within 5 miles
downstream of proposed wastewater treatment facility site.
Canyon Creek 45855 Highway 6 5 24, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(Attach a separate sheet of paper it necessary.)
12. Is the facility in a 100 year flood plain or other natural hazard area?
If so, what precautions are being taken? N/A
No
Has the flood plain been designated by the Colorado Water Conservation Board,
Department^of Natural Resources or other Agency? NO.
If so, what is that designation?
13. Please include all additional factors that might help the Water Quality Control
Division make an informed decision on your application for site approval,
Please see attached report.
(Agency Name)
B. Information regarding lift stations:
1. The proposed lift station when fully developed will generate the following additional
load: Peak Hydraulic (MOD) P.E. to be served
2. Is the site located in a 100 year flood plain?
If yes, on a separate sheet of paper describe the protective measures to be taken.
3. Describe emergency system in case of station and/or power failure.
4. Name and address of facility providing treatment:
5. The proposed lift station when fully developed will increase the loading of the
treatment plant to X of hydraulic and X of organic capacity and
agrees to treat this wastewater? Yee No
(Treatment Agency)
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WQCD-3 (Revised 8-83)
C. If the facility will be located on or adjacent to a site that is owned
Federal or State agency, send the agency a copy of this application.
Recommendation of governmental authorities:
Please address the following issues in your recommendation deal
facilities consistent with the comprehensive plan and any other
including the 201 Facility Plan or 208 Water Quality Management
quality? If you have any further comments or questions, please
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Recommend Recommend No
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regulations. An engineering report, as described by the regulations, has been prepared and is
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(970) 945-1004
FAX (970) 945-5948
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SCHMUESER
GORDON MEYER
ENGINEERS
SURVEYORS
118 West 6th, Suite 200
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Thursday, July 02, 1998
Garfield County Planning Commission
Mark Bean
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 80601
RE: Site Application for West Glenwood Sanitation District
Dear Mark:
Please find attached a Site Application that we arc submitting to the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). This is a request for the expansion of the existing
West Glenwood Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) In 1996 the electorate of West
Glenwood voted to approve a bond issuance of $2.1 million. This bond money will be used to
upgrade the plant. There is currently $1.5 million allocated for the construction of this requested
expansion.
The West Glenwood Sanitation District is seeking to double its capacity from 0.375MGD. to
0.750MGD. This expansion will increase plant flexibility for operations and maintenance by
providing for a secondary system, in which one of the systems may come off line to allow for
maintenance and repairs without shutting down the entire plant.
It is part of the Site Application process that the Commission reviews and signs its approval on
the appropriate page of the Site Application. Please sign on the line item #5, entitled
"City/County Planning Authority" We thank you in advance for your immediate attention to this
application so that we can submit it to CDPD as soon as possible. After signing, please return
the Site Application to SGM in the enclosed self addressed stamped envelope. If you have any
questions, please contact me at (970)945-1004.
Best Regards,
Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc.
Greg Schroeder
Engineer
cc: Louis Meyer
Scott Leslie
Dave Leavenworth
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From : West Glenwood Sani tato in Di St. PHONE No. : 00
Jan.07 1997 12:31PM P01
GENERAL FUND BUDGET (PROPOSED) 1_
011.11MOD 01111NG$ SANITATION DISTRICT
OPERATING BI1tKIFl:
BEGINNINUT- NO BALANCF
1097
ACTUAL 1096 FSTIM.
PRIOR YEAR TO CURREN 1006
YEAR DATE YEAR BUDGET
1895 (AUGUST 1096 AMOUNTS
1007
PROPOSED
72.1{719
INCOME .. __.
SEWER YEGS -- 168.686 90.418 140,120 160.000 100.091
TAP FEES 48,000 63.000 124,500 170,000 460.009
TAXES-PNOPERTY- REGULA 65,460 30,316 31.663 92,653 _ 34.1{14
TAXES - SPELLuWNCRSHIP 3,903 4.955 _ 8600 6,000
INTERN 4;I -_,_j046 1,410 1,000 1pnn
Oa 'ER INCOME 374 601 —Teal 2,00
TOTAL INCOME 262,177 217358 313.116 372,153 652,614
— OPERATING EXP:
ACCOUNTING
ADVERTISING
AUTO EXPENSE
DIRECTORS PEES
DUES & SUBSCR
EMPLOYG BB NEFITS
GAS & OIL
INSURANCE
INTEREST
IAB EXPENSE
LEGAL
MISCELLANEOUS
13.315 7.827 11,741
OFFICE SUPPLIES
RENT - EQUIPMENT
REPAIRS & MAINT.
SCHOOLS & SEMINARS_
SECRETARY
SEWER LINE MAINT.
SLUDGE HAULING
STATE OMP INS,
SUPPLIES
TAXES & LICENSES
TAXES - JNEMPL
TREASURER'S FEES
TELEPHONE B, PAGER
UTILITIES
WAGES
TOTAL OPER. EXP
OPERATING NET
NON -OPER EXP:
CAPITAL IMPROV.
TOTAL NON -OPER.
12,000
200
6,409 2.066 3,099 2.400
1.796 1,205 1943, 2000-
383200
� 00
383_ 200__
7.101 12.509 16.784 14,500
6,997 250 3,500 3.500
4,908 2,319 3,479 5.000
8.231 12.000 -
12 -- 500
3.874 1,141 1,712 1,400
637 156 234 1.000
3.9,708 5,662 8,793 15,000
052 634 951 1,000
403 1,103. 1,655 ."-t-900
2.404 3,806 5,000
30.213 13,116 10.874 7,600
2,027 2,627 3,000
11.233 8.365 12,548 14,000
14,000
3,000
2,000
1.800 1954 2_931 3,000
• 174 261
077 608 912 900
3,161 1.934 2901 4,000
37,340 25970 38,505 36,000
93.409 60,511 07,787 110,000
19,000
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4,500
5.000
14,000
500
1,000
203,568 158,756 249,600 243.330
INCREASE OR
(DECREASE) IN FUND
..
ENDING FUND BALANCE
15,000
500
1,000 _
5,000
15.000
3,000
14,000
3.000
30 .
5,200
3.000 --
38,000
115,000 �.
261,000
(1.409) 58,602 63.517 128.823
55,099 677 1,016 100.000
55.099 677 1,016 100,000
(56,508) 57,026 62,501 28,823
72,509 50,080
BOND FUND BUDGET
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BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
BOND ,INCOME
90ND EXPENDITURES
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ENDING BOND FUNO1 BALANCE
371,814
380.000
380.000
(8,386)
64.123
2,170,000
696.193
1,573.807
267,000
1,573.807
1.296000
542.607
There were no new sewerline extensions in 1996
400 feet of major infiltration sewerline problem areas were dug up and replaced.
Four manholes were replaced.
The average test results for 1996 were as follows:
INFLUENT: BOD 247 MgIL TSS 251 MgIL
EFFLUENT: BOD 14 MgJL TSS 14 Mg/L TRC 0.23
PH 7.2 FECALCOLIFORM 568 Total Dissolved Solids 352
MgIL Total dissolved Solids in the drinking water were 257 Mg/L.
The plant is run by the Chief Operator using both laboratory analysis and visual
observations.
There are no industrial wastes discarded into the system. TheDistrict inspects
restraunt grease traps.
The district staff inclueds a District Manager, a Chief Operator , a Operator!
Maintenance person, and a part time Lab person. The operational budget for
1996was $243330_ including $100000 for Capital Improvements.
Sludge is produced aerobically and thickened by gravity then run through a vacuum
filter. The sludge is disposed of at the South Canyon Landfill owned by the City of
Glenwood Springs and operated by TADCO Corp. In 1996, 98 dry tons of sludge
solids were taken to the landfill.
Respectfully Submitted,
Scott W. Leslie
District Manager
WEST GLENWOOD SANITATION DISTRICT
Exisitng West Glenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant
Hydraulic and Organic Loading for 1993, 94, 95 and 96.
Year
1993
1994
1995
1996
HYDRAULIC LOADING
MGD
MGD
MGD
MGD
January
0.213
0.105
0.118
0.250
February
0.213
0.111
0.267
0.256
March
0.226
0.118
0.285
0.267
April
0.203
0.110
0.265
0.262
May
0.221
0.251
0.250
0.354
June
0.326
0.201
0.230
0.382
July
0.337
0.187
0.245
0.322
August
0.193
0.185
0.260
0.295
September
0.179
0.186
0.250
0.246
October
0.171
0.152
0.263
0.183
November
0.179
0.143
0.239
0.150
December
0.115
0.145
0.250
0.148
AVG
0.205
0.146
0.223
0.247
TOTAL
2.576
1.894
2.922
3.115
ORGANIC LOADING
lbs/day
lbs/day
lbs/day
lbs/day
January
293
166
179
592
February
360
144
438
501
March
370
176
423
550
April
289
144
382
552
May
300
371
332
687
June
505
285
444
640
July
326
253
315
669
August
272
262
300
541
September
277
262
363
503
October
258
212
489
375
November
165
174
468
291
December
173
242
529
398
AVG
299.00
224.25
388.50
524.92
TOTAL
3588
2691
4662
6299
DESIGN MEMO FOR WEST GLENWOOD SANITATION DISTRICT
BACKGROUND
,The West Glenwood Wastewater Treatment Facility, (WWTF), has been in existence since
1963. The existing WWTF is an extended aeration activated sludge process. The plant was
constructed in two major phases. Phase 1, completed in 1963, included the aeration basin,
secondary clarifier, aerobic digester and chlorine contact structure. Phase 2, completed in
1983, added the pretreatment facilities, grit removal, sludge handling and diffused aeration
equipment. The sludge dewatering facilities were added in 1991 and 1997.
The service area is shown on the attached map. The area encompasses the residential
sections just north west of the plant continuing up the Mitchell Creek area then going east to
include the Sunny Acres Development then south to the intersection of Hwy. 6 & 24 and
Donegan Road. The Oasis Creek Development is excluded but the Oasis Creek Commercial
Core is included in the West Glenwood Sanitation District Service Area. An additional service
area is located south of the Colorado River that encompasses all of the businesses located on
Devereux Road, west of the City of Glenwood Springs substation. The community north of
the river is approximately 70 percent developed with primarily single family residential
housing. There is a commercial area which includes restaurants, retail and automobile
dealerships along the north side of Hwy. 6 & 24. The areas south of the new Midland Avenue
bypass are included in the service area. It is initially assumed that this area will remain
commercial but the possibility does exist that there will be mixed zoning. Strong interest is
already being shown for the property to the south of the Colorado which will have an
immediate impact on the West Glenwood Sanitation District plant as this is the facility most
likely to serve the area.
Currently the residential population of the service area is approximately 1223. The residential
population along with the commercial development results in an average total of 706 EQR.
The commercial sector has a number of motels and hotels. This transient population causes
a fluctuation in the number of EQRs that the District plant services. Please see the attached
flow/loading table for the monthly figures for the past four years. The existing facility
currently has a design capacity of 375,000 g.p.d. This expansion will increase plant capacity
to 750,000 g.p.d.
This expansion will increase plant flexibility for operations and maintenance by having a
secondary system whereby one aeration basin or one clarifier can come off line for repairs and
maintenance without shutting down the entire plant.
SCOPE
The scope of this expansion is to design a facility that will accommodate a flow rate of
750,000 g.p.d. The anticipated design will in essence duplicate existing processes. All
equipment will be doubled with the exception of the sludge handling system. A new vacuum
filter and sludge dryer have recently been installed. The plan is also to convert from a chlorine
disinfection system to a U.V. system. Extensive electrical upgrades for controls are included
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in the expansion design with an entire room devoted to operational controls for all aeration
equipment.
It is anticipated that construction can start as early as this Summer with a duration of twelve
months. With this schedule the plant will be able to handle the growth that has begun on
Devereux Road and the Gilstrap parcel, immediately adjacent to the plant. Development in the
area has traditionally followed a pattern of rapid acceleration once one or two developments
have begun. There is also strong interest in the Wulfsohn property south of the Midland
Avenue Bypass that is anticipated to be served by the West Glenwood Sanitation District.
Also with this schedule the District is allowed the luxury of a well planned and executed
project rather than a rush crisis project in order to meet immediate demand. A better project
will be the result.
In 1996 the electorate of West Glenwood voted to approve a bond issuance of $2,100,000.
This bond money has been used to upgrade the plant, purchasing the upgraded vacuum filter
and dryer units. There is currently $1,500,000 allocated for the construction of this requested
expansion. With the district serving as General Contractor for this project the costs associated
with this expansion have been greatly reduced.
APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS
The project will be subject to the following codes and regulations:
1. 1988 Uniform Building Code (UBC)
2. 1988 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
3. 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
4. 1988 Uniform Fire Code (UFC)
5. 1993 National Electric Code (NEC)
SITE DATA
The site is located on the northern bank of the Colorado River approximately 3 miles west of
downtown Glenwood Springs. Currently the FEMA mapping falls short by approximately 1000
feet. As a part of the Gilstrap Enterprises Subdivision, floodplain mapping was done to the
current site. As the site is situated 20' above the high water mark of the Colorado River, we
do not anticipate any floodplain issues. Access to the site will remain as is, a service road.
Property is currently being obtained in order to allow the expansion of the plant to go in an
easterly direction as there is no room for expansion both at the existing site or to the west of
it. Only commercial development is proposed for the property east of the planned plant
expansion. That development was completed this Spring.
The District is currently pursuing a purchase agreement with Lot 12 of the Gilstrap Subdivision
and the Department of Transportation in order to obtain the property immediately east of the
current site.
There are no other natural or geological hazards in the area.
The West Glenwood Sanitation District currently owns the site the existing plant sits on.
Please find attached a copy of the deed. There are currently two separate parcels that West
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Glenwood Sanitation District (WGSD) is acquiring. The first is Lot 12, Gilstrap Enterprises
Subdivision, and the second is a parcel directly north of Lot 12. This second parcel originally
belonged to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). CDOT deeded this parcel to
the City of Glenwood Springs (GWS) for use as a public Right of Way for access to the
Gilstrap Subdivision. Before it may be purchased by West Glenwood Sanitation District, the
parcel must be deeded back to CDOT from GWS. The parcel will then be appraised, and then
sold to WGSD. Both of these parcels are in the process of being acquired, and there is no
problem anticipated at this time.
PROCESS DESIGN CRITERIA
Influent BOD5 = 250 mg/I = 1561 lbs. per day
Influent Suspended Solids = 250 mg/I =1851 lbs. per day
pH = 6-9 (The yearly average is 7.2)
Wastewater Temperature (Effluent)
Summer 60 degrees F
Winter 50 degrees F
Facility Capacity
The facility shall be designed to treat a flow of 750,000 g.p.d. This is based on projected
flows from anticipated growth in the current service area. This has been arrived at using
demographic studies from the City of Glenwood Springs. Attached please find a table that
indicates growth and associated EQR and flow levels.
Water Quality Discharge Parameters
The proposed facility expansion will continue to discharge to the Colorado River. This portion
of the Colorado River is classified for Aquatic Life Class 1 (Cold), Recreation Class 2, Water
Supply and Agricultural. It is expected that the discharge parameters will remain the same as
in previous discharge permits. The existing discharge limitations are as follows:
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Daily Avg.
Flow-mgd 0.375
BOD5-mg/I 30 45
TSS-mg/I 30 45
F. Coliform- #/100 ml 6,000 12,000
Total Chlorine- mg/I 0.5
pH - s.u.
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DESIGN CRITERIA FOR UNIT PROCESSES
Headworks
1. Bar screen: The existing bar screen is adequate to .75MGD. However, an automatic
bar screen with a screenings press is being considered for installation to supplement
the existing bar screen. The screenings press is required in order to meet federal
landfill regulations that requires that the waste be 25% solids. Also, only with a
screenings press can the waste pass the paint filter test initiated at the dump.
2. Grit System: The existing grit classifier is adequate to .75MGD. It is not recommended
that it be changed at this time.
3. Grit Pump: The Wemco Model C torque pump is adequate to .75MGD. It is not
recommended to be changed at this time. However, a second pump will be considered
for redundancy purposes.
4. Grit Chamber: The current size is 2000 gallons. The dimensions are 8"x10"x4". An
additional grit chamber is needed for .75MGD. It is recommended that the grit chamber
be mirrored with the addition of the second grit pump.
Aeration Process
5. The existing plant currently has (3) 40 HP blowers carrying the load of the aeration
basin and the digester. With the addition of the second aeration basin we would add
(2) 50 HP Huffmans in addition to the existing blowers. This should be sufficient to run
the entire plant. If more air was necessary there could be a 30 HP blower available.
6. Aeration Basin: In order to bring the plant capacity up to .75MGD an additional aeration
basin is needed. The design calls for duplication of the exiting basin. Again a second
aeration basin would enable the operator to take one off line while maintaining
processes. The diffusers would be replaced in the existing basin to optimize this
process. The existing aeration is a circular tank of 60' diameter. It has a depth of 15'
with a 2' freeboard with a volume of 295,000 gallons. This allows a detention time
of 18 hrs. There are also plans to extend the center wall to facilitate detention which
would extend the detention time to 24 hours. The new Aeration Basin will be
rectangular, 40' wide X 63' long X 15' deep. The Basin will be rectangular instead of
circular in order to minimize impact to the river bank.
Clarification
7. Clarifier: The existing clarifier is 25 years old. It is recommended that the drive
mechanism be replaced as well as sandblasting and painting all submerged and
nonsubmerged equipment. It is also recommended that an improved oil and grease
skimming device be installed accompanied with installation of a progressive cavity
pump for pumping scum from the scum pit to the digester. This should be installed in
the pump room. A new clarifier is a minimum requirement for redundancy reasons
alone in order to facilitate repair and maintenance of the old clarifier. It would be a
duplicate of the existing unit. The current configuration is a 40' diameter tank with a
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12' depth and a 2' freeboard. The surface area is 1257 sf with an overflow rate of
196 gal/sf/day. The weir is an exterior outside weir with a length of 126' and an
overflow rate of 1964 gal/ft/day. The new clarifier configuration will use a design
overflow rate of 298 gal/sf/day for the surface and for the weir it will use a 952
gal/ft/day rate. This unit would also be equipped with stanford, density current baffles
with a full trough around the perimeter.
Disinfection Equipment
8. Due to the inadequacies of the present chlorine system to accommodate expansion and
the problems in general with a gas chlorination system the design calls for a conversion
to a Ultraviolet disinfection system. It will be a vertical tube system with two modules.
The existing chlorine contact chamber will be modified to contain the UV system. The
two UV modules will be placed in a series within one portion of the chamber. In the
channel immediately adjacent to the channel where the units are placed there will be
a place for the cleaning and maintenance of each unit. There will be a hoist located on
the concrete wall for lifting and placing the units either in their assigned place or in the
cleaning channel.
Effluent Measurement
9. The existing effluent flume an measuring devices are adequate for .75MGD. However,
the device needs to be adjusted as to bring it out of its currently submerged state. This
may be partially due to the 8" pipe located at the outlet. It is recommended that this
configuration be changed in order to facilitate flow away from the device. It is
suggested that there be a simple open channel to replace the closed pipe or placing a
manhole immediately after the parshall flume. If a conversion to UV disinfection takes
place then the floor of the UV chamber will be raised two feet to allow for head loss
through the UV system.
Solids Handling
10. The current digester is adequate for the processes of the plant. The Wyss fine bubble
diffusers in the digester have all been replaced as of December 1996.
11. A new ALAR Auto Vac dewatering and thermal dryer unit have just been installed in
the plant. These new units are sized to accommodate the .75MGD requirements. This
upgrades the plants technology to produce up to a 95% solids ash compound. This ash
is virtually free of pathogens and can be used in a Class A disposal program.
The throughput control consists of measurement of the effluent via a parshall flume with an
ultrasonic level detector and a chart recorder and measurement of the return sludge and waste
activated sludge. Currently this system is used as there is no satisfactory way to measure the
influent. All of the effluent recorded measurements are summarized in the Districts Monthly
Reports to the Department of Public Health and Environment.
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ANALYSIS OF TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
On a regional basis, two distinct alternatives were considered. Those included expansion to
the existing facility and, secondly, the construction of the regional facility serving West
Glenwood and the City of Glenwood Springs Service Area. Currently, the City of Glenwood
Springs wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) has a design capacity of 2.3 MGD. Current
flows average approximately 1.0 MGD. The City of Glenwood Springs original 201 Facility
Plan, a subsequent 201 amendment and, finally, a report prepared by SGM on the southern
service area conclude that a service area for Glenwood Springs will require a 2.3 MGD facility.
The flows to the Glenwood facility have essentially leveled off between 0.8 and 1 MGD for
the last five to ten years. The plant has experienced only minor flow increases. Given the
historical growth rate and the proposed growth rate as suggested by the Southern Service
Area Master Plan, a plant size of 2.3 MGD is still more than adequate for a 20 -year projection.
It is not economically feasible at the present time for the City of Glenwood Springs to consider
consolidation. The cost of a new treatment facility, associated interceptor sewers and
pumping station would cost in excess of $10 million. The City of Glenwood Springs citizens
have invested in an existing facility which has adequate capacity at the present time and will
so for the foreseeable future. Nonetheless, the City of Glenwood Springs has proceeded with
the purchase of the Chatfield Ranch property, one of the uses of which would be a regional
WWTF in the future.
The need for the expansion to the West Glenwood facility, however, is immediate. Flows at
times in the last two to three years have reached the plant capacity. The District is
experiencing growth and will continue to experience growth in the future. The West Glenwood
plant presently does not have redundancy in the major processes. There is only one aeration
basin and one clarifier which does not allow the operator to take the existing basins off line
for proper maintenance. The expanded facilities will allow the plant operator to repair the
existing facilities now and into the future. For these reasons, this plant expansion is being
proposed at this time. The expansion at the present site is the most economically feasible at
the present time.
The existing processes within the West Glenwood plant have served the District well. The
plant has consistently met the discharge limitations set forth for discharge to the Colorado
River. The aerated grit chamber, extended aeration activated sludge process and secondary
clarifier are all conventional processes for a small WWTF (i.e., below 1 MGD). Therefore, the
proposed expansion will include the addition of processes similar to the existing conditions
with the addition of one new aeration basin and one new secondary clarifier. In addition,
aerated grit chamber facilities will be expanded and a mechanical bar screen will be added.
The one change, however, to the existing process is in the disinfection process. Currently,
disinfection is through gas chlorination and conventional chlorine contact structure. For capital
cost and long term 0 & M cost reasons, the District has opted to include ultraviolet
disinfection. It is believed that this process will allow the District to meet discharge limitations
for fecal coliform and, at the same time, limit chlorine discharge.
Other processes, i.e., oxidation, ditches, aerated lagoons, etc., were not considered viable
because of the lack of available space and high initial up front capital costs. Conventional
activated sludge was not considered because the present operations staff is comfortable with
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' the extended aeration process in that it is more forgiving to fluctuating flows, is less
susceptible to upset conditions and is easier to operate. This is very typical for small facilities
less than 1 MGD.
FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
The West Glenwood Sanitation District is a quasi municipal entity that was incorporated under
the Special District Act of Colorado. It has a Board of Directors, a District Manager, and two
operators. Additional labor is hired on a part time basis as required.
With this expanded plant the operational needs do not increase. Only two operators will
continue to be needed to run the plant. This is as a result of the update to the sludge
processing operation. It is less operator intensive than the existing system. Therefore, the
additional time saved can be applied to the running of the plant. Also, the addition of the room
that contains complete operating controls substantially cuts down on operating time due to
the fact all of the controls are located in one place and can be manipulated without extra time
spent going from one area of the plant to another.
As the plant is self contained, the only outside contracts required are the agreements that deal
with sludge acceptance. Again, with the placement of the sludge handling upgrade these
contracts will be expanded and changed according to the quality of sludge produced. There
are no pretreatment requirements therefore, no pretreatment contracts are required. These
rules and regulation were adopted effective June, 1997.
The financial system and budget is already in place to operate a larger facility. Income is
derived through tap fees, user fees and mill levies. Tap fees from the new growth stimulated
by the opening of the Midland Avenue Bypass will accommodate any increase in operational
costs over the life of the plant. Attached please find a copy of the Districts budget for 1997.
CONCLUSION
The District feels that this is an opportune time to proceed with a plant expansion. It allows
incorporation into a regional plant at a later date and it allows the steady growth experienced
by The City of Glenwood Springs, in particular the West Glenwood area, to continue without
moratoriums on building permits due to the inability of the Sanitation District to serve the
populace.
The District asks that this application be approved. •
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SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER INC
(970)945-1004
FAX (970) 945-5948 GSCHMUESER
ORDON MEYER
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
ENGINEERS
SURVEYORS
SGM
118 West 6th. Suite 200
26 June 1998
Job No. 90039
Description— Sanitation District Parcel
A tract of land situate in Section 6, Township 6 South, Range
89 West of the 6th Principal Meridian being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at a point whence the southwest corner of Section
34, Township 5 South, Range 89 West of the 6th Principal
Meridian bears N 44'12'00" W 2026.13 feet; thence
S 04'24'00" W 112.86 feet; thence N 78'03'00" W 336.60
feet; thence N 08'57'00" E 60.19 feet; thence
S 85'45'00" E 56.30 feet; thence S 87'23'00" E 272.73
feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.65 acres more or
less.
The name and address of the person who created the above legal
description is Kenneth R. Wilson, L.S. 15710, Schmueser Gordon Meyer, inc.,
118 West 6th Street, Suite . 00, YiiYf�';i. "�{ gs, Colorado 81601.
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FAX (970) 945-5948 GORDON MEYER Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
ENGINEERS
SURVEYORS
SrM
26 June 1998
Job No. 90039
Description—Parcel between City and Sanitation District
A tract of land situate in Section 6, Township 6 South, Range
89 West of the 6th Principal Meridian being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 12, Gilstrap
Enterprises Enterprises Subdivision, City of Glenwood
Springs, County of Garfield, State of Colorado whence the
southeast corner of said Section 6 bears 5 55'42'27" E
3612.66 feet; thence N 042430" E 75.39 feet along the
west line described in Book 1015 at Page 729 of the records
of the Clerk and Recorder of Garfield County, Colorado;
thence S 6211'04" W 3.52 feet to the northeast corner of
a tract of land described in Book 352 at Page 156 of said
Garfie/d County records; thence 5 04'2432" W 172.86 feet
along the east line of said tract described in said Book 352
at Page /56 to the southeast corner,- thence S 78'0228" E
3.00 feet to the west line of said Lot 12; thence
N 04'2430" E 39.74 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 339 square feet more or less.
The name and address of the person who created the above legal
description is Kenneth R. Wilson, i Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc.,
118 West 6th Street, Suite 200 j%triiv�o �Le�.ings, Colorado 81601.
(970)945-1004
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SGM
ENGINEERS
SURVEYORS
118 West 6th, Suite 200
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
24 June 1998
Job No. 90039
Description—Parcel from City of Sanitation District
A tract of land situate in Section 6, Township 6 South, Range
89 West of the 6th Principal Meridian being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning of the northwest corner of Lot 12, Gilstrap
Enterprises Enterprises Subdivision, City of Glenwood
Springs, County of Garfield, State of Colorado whence the
southeast corner of said Section 6 bears S 55'42'27" E
3612.66 feet; thence S 79'4530" E 286.20 feet along the
north line of said Lot 12; thence N 06'44'29" W 78.42 feet
to the north line of o tract of land described in Book 1015
at Page 729 of the records of the Clerk and Recorder of
Garfield County, Colorado; thence N 79'4530" W 270.96
feet along said north line; thence S 0424'30" W 75.39
feet along the west line described in said Book 1015 at Page
729 to the point of beginning, containing 0.480 acres more or
less.
The name and address of the person who created the above legal
description is Kenneth R. Wilson, L.S. 15710, Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc.,
118 West 6th Street, Suite 200, s, Colorado 81601.
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WEST GLENWOOD SPRINGS SANITATION DISTRICT
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Adopted by the Board of Directors
Resolution No. Series of 1997
Dated , 1997
WEST GLENWOOD SPRINGS SANITATION DISTRICT
Prior Rules and Regulations Amendments
July 16, 1975
December 14, 1976
May 10, 1977
August 9, 1977
April 11, 1978
November 15, 1979
July 14, 1981
August 12, 1980
July 14, 1981
August 9, 1980
July 14, 1981
August 9, 1983
August 14, 1984
January 1, 1985
November 19, 1991
Rules and Regulations Amendments
Date Resolution Number Sections
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ARTICLE I
ARTICLE II
ARTICLE III -
ARTICLE IV
ARTICLE V
ARTICLE VI
ARTICLE VII
ARTICLE VIII
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
- General
- Definitions
Ownership and Operation of Facilities
- Use of Public Sewer System
- Application for Service
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Fees and Charges
- Main Line Extensions
- Extension Fees and Reimbursements
- Fee Schedule and EQR Schedule
- Technical Specifications and Procedures
- Form Reimbursement Agreement
APPENDIX D - Standard Forms
APPENDIX E - Standard Construction Details
Page 1
Page 2
Page 6
Page 8
Page 13
Page 16
Page 23
Page 27
Page A-1
Page B-1
Page C-1
Page D-1
Page E-1
ARTICLE I
1.00 - General
.01 - SCOPE: These Rules and Regulations shall govern the operations and functions
of the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
.02 - PURPOSE: The purpose of these Rules and Regulations is to provide for the
administration and operation of the sewer systems of the West Glenwood Springs
Sanitation District.
.03 - POLICY: The Rules and Regulations hereinafter set forth will serve the public
in securing the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the
inhabitants of the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
.04 - PENALTY: Unless otherwise specifically stated, the penalty for violation of any
of these Rules and Regulations shall be a fine of $250 for each day the violation
continues. In addition, the violator shall be liable for reimbursement to the
District of any and all actual costs and/or damages the District may incur as a
result of the violation.
.05 - DISTRICT ACTION AT CUSTOMER EXPENSE: The Rules and Regulations
of the District require District Customers to take certain actions at their own
expense. In the event that a Customer fails or refuses to take such action, the
District shall mail a written notice to the Customer or the owner of the property
on which District service is or will be received. The notice shall request that the
required action be taken within the time specified in the applicable Rule or
Regulation or, if no time is specified in the Rules and Regulations, then within
a reasonable time as set forth in the notice. If the Customer still has not taken
the required action within the allotted time, the District shall take the required
action and bill the expense to the Customer. The District shall be entitled to
pursue all remedies granted to it by these Rules and Regulations and Colorado
law for collection of the amounts due to it for taking such required actions on
behalf of the Customer.
.06 - WAIVER FOR CAUSE: At its sole discretion, the Board of Directors may
waive or modify any requirement, penalty, or liability for costs imposed by these
Rules and Regulations. Such waiver or modification shall be only for good cause
shown in a written application to the Board and must not cause the applicant or
District to violate any federal, state, or local laws. Good cause shown shall
include but not be limited to:
(A) Evidence that strict enforcement of the requirement, penalty, or liability
would result in severe hardship, financial or otherwise, which would
outweigh the benefits to the District from such strict enforcement; or
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(B) Evidence that the applicant will provide or has provided a benefit or
benefits to the District which will outweigh the positive impacts of strict
enforcement.
.07 - EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of these Rules and Regulations shall be
upon publication after the adoption by the District Board.
.08 - AMENDMENT: These Rules and Regulations may be amended at any time and
such amendment shall be effective as prescribed by the Board at the time of such
Amendment, and if not prescribed at the time of Amendment, the Amendment
shall be effective immediately.
.09 - INSPECTION: These Rules and Regulations shall be available to the public for
inspection at the District's office or the offices of District's Attorney.
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ARTICLE II
2.00 - Definitions
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used herein shall be as
follows:
.01 - ACTUAL COST: All direct costs applicable to the construction of a given
facility, including surveys, construction, preliminary and design engineering,
inspection, administrative and legal costs, plan approval fees, as -built drawings,
and other costs• necessary for completion.
.02 - ANNEXATION: The act of attaching, adding, joining, or uniting a parcel of
land to the legal entity known as the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
.03 - • APPURTENANT: Belonging to, accessory, or incident to, adjunct, appended or
annexed to.
.04 - AS -BUILT DRAWINGS: Accurate drawings representing the final installed
location of sewer lines which have been installed in accordance with an agreement
or understanding with the District, and further described in Part I, Section 3.04
of the Technical Specifications and Procedures of the District in Appendix B.
.05 - BEDROOM: Any room in a building or other structure which is used
predominantly for sleeping accommodations.
.06 - BOARD and BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The duly elected Board of Directors of
the District, which acts as the governing body of the District.
.07 - BUILDING DRAIN: That part of the lowest horizontal piping of a building
drainage system from the stack or horizontal branch, exclusive of storm sewer,
extending to a point not less than five feet (5') outside of the building wall.
.08 - COLLECTOR SEWER LINE: Any sewer line designed to collect the flow from
two or more sewer service lines in a subdivision, planned unit development, or
other defined residential area, and to transport that collected flow to a sewer
main.
.09 - CONNECTION: The connecting of the service line to the structure which it is
to serve.
.10 - CONTRACTOR: Any person, firm or corporation authorized by the District to
perform work and to furnish materials within the District.
.11 - CUSTOMER: Any person, company, corporation or governmental authority or
agency: (1) authorized to connect to the District sewer system under a permit
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issued by the Board of Directors; (2) owning EQRs purchased pursuant to a
Prepaid Tap Agreement.
.12 - DEDICATION: An appropriation of an interest in land or water to some public
use, made by the owner, and accepted for such use by or on behalf of the public.
.13 - DEPOSIT: Cash, letters of credit, performance bonds, or other security for
performance, as required by these Rules and Regulations, or as approved by the
Board in its sole discretion.
.14 - DEVELOPER: Any person who owns land and seeks to have the land served by
the District.
.15 - DISTRICT: The West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
.16 - • DISTRICT ENGINEER: Person or firm that has contracted to do engineering
work for the District.
.17 - DUPLEXES: Residential structures composed of two Single -Family Residential
Units of substantially the same square footage and number of bedrooms.
.18 - EOUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT (EOR): A standard of measurement used
by the District in calculating fees and water dedication requirements, based on the
amount of sewage produced by a Single Family Residential Unit.
.19 - EVAPO-TRANSPIRATIVE SEWER: Any sewer system which processes or
disposes of liquid or solid wastes by evaporation from the earth's surface to the
atmosphere or by transpiration through plants.
.20 - EXTENSION OF SERVICE: Any extension of the District's sewer utilities for
which a fee is assessed.
.21 - INTERCEPTOR or TRUNK LINE: A major sewer line designated by the
District as having regional significance and a service potential beyond that of a
collection sewer main.
.22 - KITCHEN: Any room used to cook, heat, or prepare food, as may be evidenced
by the use or existence of the following items: sinks, refrigerators, places for
food storage, stoves, ovens, microwave ovens, or hot plates. The Board reserves
the right, in its discretion, to designate a given room within a residence as a
kitchen; provided, however, that the existence of a stove, oven, or microwave
oven within a room also containing a sink and refrigerator shall conclusively
establish said room as a kitchen.
.23 - LICENSED PLUMBER or PIPE LAYER: The person who has been bonded and
provided a license to work by the State of Colorado.
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.24 - LINE EXTENSION FEES: Fees charged by the District pursuant to Article IX
of these Rules and Regulations and determined by the Board of Directors, based
on the size in acres of the property to be served by the new connection, the
zoning of the property, the existing and potential uses of the property, the
potential EQR demand from the property, and any other factors which the Board
of Directors believes should be considered in arriving at an equitable
reimbursement to the Developer.
.25 - MANAGER OR ADMINISTRATOR: The person, if any, retained by the Board
to administer and supervise the affairs of the District and its employees.
.26 - MAY is permissive.
.27 - PERMIT: Written permission of the Board of Directors to connect to a sewer
main of the District pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the District.
.28 - PERSON: Shall mean any individual, firm, company, society, corporation,
association, partnership, or group.
.29 - PLAT: A map or chart, prepared by a surveyor licensed by the State of
Colorado, of a piece of land subdivided into Lots with streets, alleys, roads,
easements, and other such avenues of transportation delineated thereon and drawn
to a scale.
.30 - PREPAID TAP AGREEMENTS: Either Tap Purchase Agreements or System
Development Fee Purchase Agreements, whereby certain customers of the District
have agreed to purchase a specified number of EQRs of service from the District
over specified periods of time at specified prices.
.31 - PRE-TREATMENT FACILITIES: Structures, devices, or equipment approved
by the District and installed for the purpose of removing harmful or prohibited
substances from wastes discharged into the District sewer main.
.32 - REPLAT: To make a change in an original plat.
.33 - SAMPLING: The collection of sewage samples for analysis.
.34 - SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL UNITS: Guest houses, separate apartments
attached to Single Family Residential Units, and other separate residential units
associated with Single Family Residential Units and containing their own separate
kitchens.
.35 - SEWER MAIN: A sewer line owned by the District and installed in a public
street or special easement.
.36 - SEWER SERVICE LINE: The privately -owned and maintained pipe, line, or
conduit used to provide sewer service from the building drain to the sewer main.
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.37 - SEWER SYSTEM: All facilities owned by the District and used for collecting,
pumping, treating, and disposition of sewage.
.38 - SEWAGE: Any liquid waste which may contain organic or inorganic material
in suspension or solution discharged into the District's sewage system.
.39 - SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS: Those devices, facilities or locations to
which the District sewage is conveyed by sewer mains for the purpose of
reducing the pollution content and from which point the sewage effluent leaves
the District's sewer facilities.
.40 - SHALL is mandatory.
.41 - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNIT: All single-family homes,
individually -billed mobile homes, mobile homes on single lots, and mobile homes
established as permanent residences which have no more than 1 kitchen.
.42 - SUBDIVIDE: To separate a tract of land into two or more lots, tracts, parcels,
sites, separate interests in common, condominium interests or other divisions for
the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership, building, or
other development, or for street use by reference to such subdivision or recorded
plat thereof.
.43 - SUPERINTENDENT: The person, if any, authorized by the Board to supervise
operation and maintenance of District facilities.
.44 - TAP: The connection of the service line to a pre -approved stubout or directly to
the main.
.45 - TAP FEE or SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE: The fee charged by the District
for connecting to the District's lines, used to amortize the District's capital
investment.
.46 - TESTING: The analysis of samples of waste water/sewage.
.47 - TRUNK: A major sewer line designated by the District as having regional
significance and a service potential beyond that of the immediate collection area.
.48 - USER: Any person to whom sewer service is served, whether renter, record
owner, corporation, company, individual, etc.
.49 - VIOLATION: Any failure to follow, uphold, or comply with the requirements
of these Rules and Regulations, intentionally or unintentionally, by act of
commission or omission, whether or not the violator knew of the existence of the
Rule or Regulation. Unless otherwise stated, each day that a Violation continues
shall be considered a separate Violation, subject to the penalties which apply.
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ARTICLE III
3.00 - Ownership and Operation of Facilities
.01 - POLICY: The District is a Colorado Special District, formed and functioning
under the authority of C.R.S. §32-1-101 et. seq. and C.R.S. §31-35-401 et. seq.
The District was created for the collection and treatment of sewage from District
customers, and for the maintenance, repair and replacement of all District sewage
lines and necessary service facilities owned by the District. The District shall not
be liable or responsible for interruption of sewer service. All buildings located
within the District and within four hundred (400) feet of any established sewer
line, which are used for residential or business purposes, or in which persons
congregate or are employed, must be connected with the District sewage system,
and all plumbing fixtures therein shall be connected therewith. Where an
established sewer line is not so available, the building sewer shall be connected
to a private sewage disposal system in conformity with the design criteria and
rules and regulations of the Colorado Department of Public Health.
The District shall endeavor to plan for, capitalize and build adequate capital
improvements as demand occurs, and shall operate and maintain the Districts'
facilities in a sound and economical manner. However, the District shall not be
liable or responsible for the consequences of its failure or refusal to approve
additional service which would exceed the capacity of the District's facilities.
It is the District's basic policy that all sewer mains and trunk or interceptor lines
shall be public sewers and that service lines and taps shall be installed, owned and
maintained by the Customer; provided, however, the District shall reserve and
always have a right of access to such service lines, cleanouts, and other facilities
as necessary to carry out its functions. The installation and maintenance of the
service line connection to the sewer mains is the responsibility of the Customer.
.02 - LIABILITY: No claim for damage shall be made against the District by reason
of the following: breaking of any sewage line by any employee of the District;
the unauthorized acts of any employee of the District; the making of connections
or extensions; broken or frozen service pipes or other facilities not owned by the
District; or for doing anything to the sanitation system of the District deemed
necessary by the Board of Directors or its agents. The District hereby reserves
the right to disconnect the sewer service at any time, for any reason deemed
appropriate including, but not limited to, any violation of these Rules and
Regulations or Board policies as set forth in the District minutes.
No claim for damage shall be made against the District by reason of the
following: Blockage in the system causing the backup of waste water; damage
caused by "smoking" of lines to determine drainage connections to District lines;
breakage of service mains by District personnel; or for interruption of sewer
service and the conditions resulting therefrom where said interruption of service
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is brought about by request of claimant, interruption of electrical service or by
circumstances beyond the District's control.
.03 - OWNERSHIP: Upon acceptance, all existing and future sewer mains, connected
with and forming an integral part of the District sewage systems, shall become
and are the property of the District. Said ownership will remain valid whether
the sewer mains are constructed, financed, paid for, or otherwise acquired by the
District, or by other persons.
That portion of all existing and future sewer service lines extending from the
main to each unit or building connected with and forming an integral part of the
District sewerage system, shall be and become the property of the Customer.
The Customer's ownership of and responsibility to bear the expense of installing
and maintaining said sewer service line shall remain valid whether the service
lines are constructed, financed, paid for, or otherwise acquired by the District,
or by another person.
Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the District reserves and
shall at all times have a right of access to all service lines and other facilities
necessary for the District to carry out its lawful functions.
.04 - POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF AGENTS: The Manager/Administrator,
Superintendent, and other duly authorized employees of the District, bearing
proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter upon all
properties for the purpose of inspection, observations, measurement, sampling,
and testing, or any other reasonable purpose in accordance with the provisions of
these Rules and Regulations. Such entry upon the property of District customers
shall only be made after reasonable notice, and during reasonable business hours.
Subject to the above provisions, all owners and tenants of property connected to
West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District sewer systems shall be deemed to have
agreed to entry onto such property for the purposes set forth.
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ARTICLE IV
4.00 - Use of Public Sewage System
No unauthorized person or entity shall uncover, make any connection with or opening
into, use, discharge into, alter, or disturb any sewer main or appurtenance without fust
obtaining a written permit from the District. All installations for sewer service from the
District shall be made in accordance with these Rules and Regulations, the specifications
and procedures set forth in Appendix B, and all federal, state, county and Local
requirements. All work upon or in connection with any portion of the sewer system of
the District or any facilities which connect thereto shall be by a contractor and shall be
performed in conformity with the design criteria of the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment and these rules and regulations. Every permanent connection
to the District sewer system must be inspected by a representative of the District before
it is covered. The District shall charge the fees set forth in Appendix A for such
inspections, which shall be performed upon receipt of at least 24 hours' notice to the
District. If a permanent connection to the District Sewer System is covered before
inspection, it must be excavated for inspection. The District will mail to the owner of
the property on which the uninspected connection is located a written request that the
connection be excavated for inspection. If the connection is not excavated for inspection
within ten (10) days after such request is sent, the District will excavate and inspect the
connection at the owner's expense.
.01 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CUSTOMER: Each Customer shall be
responsible for maintaining the entire length of the service line serving his or her
property. Leaks, stoppage, or breaks in such service line will be repaired by the
customer within seventy-two (72) hours after notification of such condition by the
District. Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the District may,
but is not required to, take immediate steps to repair any service line leak,
stoppage or break which the District, in its sole discretion, considers to constitute
a health hazard or emergency. In such event, the District shall recover the cost
of such repair from the Customer owning such service line. If the Customer fails
to pay any costs for which the Customer is responsible within thirty (30) days of
the District mailing notice thereof to the Customer, the District may take such
action as is necessary to collect such costs, including the imposition and
foreclosure of a lien on the Customer's property, and the District shall be entitled
to recover all costs of such collection, including reasonable attorneys fees.
.02 - SEWER TAP PERMIT PROVISIONS: The District sewer tap permit allows
discharge into the District sewer system, through a specified sewer tap, of sewage
not otherwise restricted or prohibited by these Rules and Regulations. Spot
discharges of recreational vehicle wastes, portable toilet wastes, or any other
wastes; and discharges of swimming pool water, must be specifically authorized
by the tap permit or other written permit. The tap permit for swimming pools
shall specify the hours when such pools may be drained into the District sewer
system.
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(A) Permit Application. The application for the permit required hereinunder shall be
in writing and shall contain the following information:
(a) Name and address of applicant;
(b) Name and address of owner of the premises where said connection is to be made
or drain or line is to be laid;
(c) Location of the proposed connection, drain or sewer pipes;
(d) Size and type of material to be used and any other information required by these
rules and regulations governing the particular installation proposed.
(e) Statement as to the type of connection and type of materials to be discharged into
the sewer.
(B) Issuance Of Permit. If the proposed connection or pipe installation does not violate
any provision herein, the permit shall issue. Such permit shall contain all information contained
in said application and shall specify any and all sewerage and appurtenances to be utilized in
such sewer construction.
.03 - DISCHARGE RESTRICTIONS - GENERAL: Except as hereinafter provided,
no person shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, to any sewer main, any
waste prohibited by these Rules and Regulations, or any harmful waters or
wastes, whether liquid, solid, or gas, capable of causing obstruction to the flow
in sewers, damage or hazard to structures, equipment or personnel of the sewage
works; inhibiting the biological activity in the waste water treatment facilities;
otherwise interfering with the proper operation of the sewage works; constituting
a hazard through exposure to the District sewer effluent; or causing the District
to be in violation of federal, state or local laws.
.04 - DISCHARGE RESTRICTIONS - PROHIBITED WASTES: No person or entity
shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the District sewer system the
following wastes:
(A) Water from storm drains, roof runoff, drainage collection systems, surface
runoff, sub -surface drainage, or cooling processes.
(B) Any water or wastes containing grease, oil, hydrocarbons, fatty acids,
soaps, fats, or waxes which exceed 50 mg/1 as determined by solvent
(Freon) extraction.
(C) Any waste having a temperature higher than one hundred fifty (150)
degrees Fahrenheit (66°C).
(D) Any waste having a Ph value lower than 5.5 or greater than 9.0.
(E) Any toxic substance, or substance requiring pretreatment, as those terms
are defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations §403, as amended from
time to time, unless otherwise covered under this section.
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(F) Any radioactive wastes or isotopes.
(G) Any solid or viscous substances in quantities or sizes capable of causing
obstruction to the flow in the public sewers or other interference with the
proper operation of the waste water facilities, such as, but not limited to,
ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers,
tar, plastics, wood, unground garbage, whole blood, cattle manure, hair
and fleshings, entrails, grit, brick, cement, onyx, carbide, and shredded
or whole paper products other than tissue, toilet. paper, and other products
intended for toilet disposal.
(H) Any noxious or malodorous substance capable of creating a public
nuisance.
(I) Any wastes having a color concentration in excess of 30 color units, based
on the Platinum Cobalt Scale.
(J) Any wastes having a flash point lower than one hundred eight seven
degrees Fahrenheit (187°F) (86°C) as determined by the Tagliabue (Tag.)
closed -cup method.
(K) Any waste having a five (5) day Biochemical Oxygen Demand which may
contain more than 1,000 parts per million by weight as averaged during
any twelve (12) hour period.
(L) Any waste capable of raising the Lower Explosive Limit (L.E.L.) of the
ambient atmosphere in any sewer to 5% for any two successive readings
or to 10% for any single reading on an explosion hazard meter.
Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, gasoline, kerosene,
naphtha, benzene, toluene, zylene, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes,
peroxides, chlorates, perchlorates, bromates, carbides, hydrides and
sulfides.
(M) Any wastes containing phenolic compounds over 5 mg/1 expressed as
phenol.
(N) Any cyanides or compounds capable of liberating hydrogen cyanide in
excess of 1 mg/1 expressed as hydrogen cyanide from any individual
outlet.
(0) Any wastes containing sulfides over 3 mg/1 expressed as hydrogen sulfide.
(P) Any wastes containing toxic or poisonous substances having a 24 hour
proportionate composite sample concentration, at point of discharge, in
excess of the following:
1. Total Chromium
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as Cr 7.5 mg/1
2. Copper as Cu 4.5 mg/I
3. Nickel as Ni 15.0 mg/1
4. Cadmium as Cd 1.2 mg/I
5. Zinc as Zn 12.0 mg/I
6. Iron as Fe 15.0 mg/1
7. Lead as Pb 15.0 mg/1
8. Arsenic as As 0.25 mg/I
9. Manganese as Mn 0.25 mg/1
10. Selenium as Se 0.05 mg/1
11. Silver as Ag 0.25 mg/I
12. Mercury as Hg 0.10 mg/1
Any person or entity found to be discharging wastes prohibited by this section or
Section 4.03 shall be fined $500 for each day such prohibited discharge continues.
.05 - DISCHARGE RESTRICTIONS - SPECIAL REVIEW: On written application
from a District customer, the Board of Directors may, at its discretion, specially
review a request to discharge into the District sewer system, any waste otherwise
prohibited under this Article. Said written application shall include an analysis
of the types, amounts, concentrations, and times of discharge of each prohibited
waste, and an analysis of the impact of such discharge on the sewer treatment
system of the District, including the District's sewer effluent. After consultation
with the District Engineer, the Board may allow discharge of the prohibited
waste, provided such discharge does not violate, or cause the District to violate,
federal, state, county or local laws.
The Board may prescribe the times, places, concentrations, total amounts, fees
and charges, and any other conditions under which such prohibited waste may be
discharged. Where necessary in the opinion of the Board, the Customer shall
provide, at his or her expense, such pretreatment facilities as may be necessary
to treat such prohibited waste prior to discharge to the sewer main. Plans,
specifications, and any other pertinent information relating to proposed
pretreatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the District and of
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and no construction
of such facilities shall be commenced until such approval is obtained in writing.
Where pretreatment facilities are provided for any prohibited waste, they shall be
maintained in continuously efficient operation by the Customer, at his or her own
expense.
When required by the District, the Customer served by a service line carrying
prohibited wastes shall install and maintain, at his or her expense, a suitable
control access hole in the service line to facilitate observation, sampling and
measurement of the wastes. The access hole shall be installed by the Customer
and maintained at the customer's expense. In the event that no special access
hole has been required, the control access hole shall be considered to be the
nearest down -stream access hole in the sewer main to the point at which the
service line is connected.
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Grease, oil and sand interceptors of a design recommended by the Colorado
Department of Health and Environment shall be provided when, in the opinion
of the Board, or its designated representative, they are necessary for the proper
handling of prohibited waste or liquid wastes containing grease in excessive
amount, or any flammable wastes, sand and other harmful ingredients. However,
such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling
units. Where installed, they shall be maintained by the Customer, at his or her
expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times.
All measurements, tests, and analysis of the characteristics of waters and wastes
shall be determined in accordance with "Standard Methods for the Examination
of Water and Waste Water," latest edition, and shall be determined at the control
access hole, or upon suitable samples taken at said control access hole. Test
results shall be available to the customer at the District office.
.06 GREASE TRAPS, OIL SEPARATORS REQUIRED: Certain dischargers shall
be required to install grease traps or oil separators as part of their connection to
the District sewer system, as detailed in the specifications and procedures set
forth in Part II, Section 6 of Appendix B.
.07 - PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE: No person shall break, damage, destroy,
uncover, deface or tamper with any portion of the District's sewer system.
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Section may be charged
pursuant to applicable State statute, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined
in an amount as established by the court for each violation.
Any person violating any of the provisions of these Rules and Regulations shall
become liable to the Board for any expense, loss or damage occasioned by
reasons of such violation.
.08 - TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS:
(A) At the discretion of the Board of Directors, temporary connections to the
District's sewer system may be permitted, pursuant to terms and
conditions established by the Board. Any person wishing to make such
a temporary connection must first make an application for service to the
District, pay the fees required, have the application approved, and a tap
permit issued before making any connection. Each temporary connection
shall be subject to inspection by a representative of the District.
Unauthorized connections shall be subject to the penalties set forth in
Section 6.14.
(B) Temporary connection of construction trailers or non -permanent
construction buildings to the District's sewer system may be made for
periods not to exceed six months, or such longer period as the Board may
approve. At the time of making the application for sewer service, the
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applicant shall either pay the Tap Fee for 1.0 EQR of sewer service or
demonstrate that a Tap Fee for at least 1.0 EQR of sewer service has been
paid for the building under construction. The construction trailer or non-
permanent construction building shall thereafter be assigned an EQR value
of 1.0 for purposes of calculating monthly sewer service charges, which
charges shall be assessed at two times the monthly rate then in effect. If
the applicant pays directly the Tap Fee for 1.0 EQR of sewer service, that
amount shall be credited against the full Tap fees due and payable for the
building under construction.
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ARTICLE V
5.00 - Application for Service
.01 - INCLUSION: Except as hereafter provided, and subject to the Rules and
Regulations of the District, service shall be provided only to persons whose
property is included within the District.
It shall be incumbent upon the applicant to furnish satisfactory evidence of
inclusion whenever such evidence is requested by the District. Satisfactory
evidence shall consist of tax receipt, or certificate in lieu thereof, received from,
and signed by, the County Treasurer.
A person owning land within and outside the boundaries of the District, who
desires service, must include into the District all of his or her land contiguous to
the parcel upon which service is desired, unless the District permits otherwise.
The District's standard form of inclusion petition will be furnished to the property
owner upon request. Inclusions of property shall be accomplished in accordance
with the provisions of §32-1-401, C.R.S 1973, as amended, and all costs in
connection therewith, including legal and engineering fees, publication and
recording costs and all other actual costs incurred by the District, shall be borne
by the petitioner.
Any applicant for inclusion into the District may be required to enter into a pre -
inclusion agreement with the District pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute
Section 32-1-402(1)(c) following the District's approval of such an agreement.
Said pre -inclusion agreement shall set forth the applicant's and District's
respective rights and obligations with respect to fees, charges, and other terms
and conditions under which the applicant's property may be included in the
District. Any pre -inclusion agreement provided to the applicant by the District
shall be signed and returned to the District by the applicant within forty-five (45)
days following receipt by the applicant. If the pre -inclusion agreement is not
executed and returned to the District by the applicant within forty-five (45) days
from receipt thereof, the District's prior approval of the agreement shall be null
and void and of no further force and effect, and a new request for approval of the
pre -inclusion agreement shall be required; provided, however, that the District
may extend said 45 -day execution deadline prior to its expiration for an additional
30 -day period upon good cause shown by the applicant.
.02 - SERVICE OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT: The District may, if it deems it
advantageous to the District, furnish service to properties located outside the
boundaries of the District, but, under no circumstances, shall the District
construct any mains, at its own expense, to service such properties. No service
shall ever be provided to properties located outside the boundaries of the District,
except upon the express written consent of the District. The District shall not be
required to extend service outside of the District's boundaries.
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Charges for furnishing service and tap fees outside the District shall be at the rate
of 1.5 times the current service charges for in -District service or as agreed upon
by the District and Customer.
These Rules and Regulations shall be applicable to all property owners outside the
District who are furnished sewer service by the District. No connection to the
District's mains shall be permitted until the property owner shall have agreed to
abide by the District Rules and Regulations; provided, however, that the Board
of Directors in its discretion, may charge the higher fees provided for herein for
properties not located within the District.
.03 - APPLICATION FOR TAP PERMIT: Any owner of property who desires to have
the privilege of sewer service from the District, whether such person intends to
make use of EQR's purchased directly from the District EQR's purchased under
a Prepaid Tap. Agreement, shall submit an Application for Sewer Service to the
District. The application shall be on the District's standard form, accompanied
by any Tap Fee or System Development Fee required by these Rules and
Regulations. The tap fee will be due when a building permit is issued for the
property. Upon approval, the District shall issue a Tap Permit to the applicant.
In every case, no Tap onto the District's system or service from the District shall
be allowed until any required Tap Fee or System Development Fee has been paid,
a Tap Permit has been issued, and the records of the District indicate that the
EQR's required for the new tap are "paid." Tap fees shall be non-refundable,
unless expressly otherwise agreed by the Board.
As noted above, EQRs may be purchased from the District under a prepaid tap
agreement (which agreement may take the form of a tap purchase agreement or
system development fee purchase agreement). In the event the District
determines that a prepaid tap agreement shall be entered into by and between the
District and a property owner, and following approval of such agreement by the
District, said agreement shall be executed and returned to the District by the
subject property owner within forty-five (45) days from receipt of the agreement.
If said prepaid tap agreement is not executed and returned to the District by the
property owner within forty-five (45) days from receipt thereof, the District's
prior approval of the agreement shall be null and void and of no further force and
effect, and a new request for approval of the prepaid tap agreement shall be
required; provided, however, that the District may extend said 45 -day execution
deadline prior to its expiration for an additional 30 -day period upon good cause
shown by the property owner.
.04 DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR SERVICE: The District reserves the right
to deny service for any or all of the following reasons:
(A) There has been misrepresentation in the application as to the property and
fixtures contained in the property;
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(B) The service applied for would create an excessive demand or adverse
impact on the District's facilities, unless the applicant proposes a means
to eliminate such excessive demand or adverse impact to the satisfaction
of the District.
.05 - CHANGE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE: A Customer shall file an amended
application for service with the District prior to making any increase in the size
of a structure served by the District or in the type of service received. Examples
of such changes are adding additions to houses or other buildings or connecting
to the District's lines. The District shall collect any additional tap fees and/or
service charges due back to the date of any such change. Customers purchasing
real property in the District are strongly encouraged to verify that the amount and
type of service for which the District is currently charging is consistent with the
type and amount of service which the seller purports to have paid for and wishes
to convey. In no event shall a refund, credit, or rebate of tap fees or line
extension fees previously paid be permitted in the event of a decrease in the type
or amount of service.
.06 TRANSFER OF EOR CREDITS. On application and approval by the Board,
EQR credits purchased under the Prepaid Tap Agreements may be transferred to
other District landowners in accordance with the requirements of the Prepaid Tap
Agreements, including the requirements for written notice to the District. EQR
credits obtained by direct purchase from the District are considered appurtenant
to the structure and/or land for which they were obtained and may not be
transferred.
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ARTICLE VI
6.00 - Fees and Charges
The information contained in this section is pertinent to all charges of whatever nature to be
levied for provision of sewer service inside the District. Said rates and charges shall be
established by the Board and shall remain in effect until modified by the Board under the
provisions of these Rules and Regulations and under the applicable statutes of the State of
Colorado. Nothing contained herein shall limit the Board from modifying rates and charges or
from modifying any classification.
.01 - APPLICATION OF THIS ARTICLE: The rates, charges and other information
shown herein shall apply only to Customers inside the District and shall in no
way obligate the District to provide service outside the District under any of the
conditions contained in this Article.
.02 - TYPE OF SERVICE: Unless otherwise stated, charges and fees for sewer
service shall be based on EQR's of service calculated in accordance with the EQR
Schedule in Appendix A. The charge per EQR shall be at the rates in the
District's fee schedule, as the same may be amended from time to time.
.03 - TAP FEE OR SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE: Except as otherwise
determined by the Board, a tap fee or system development fee shall be charged
to all Customers of the District. Such fees shall be assessed as provided for in
the EQR Schedule at Appendix A, as the same may be amended from time to
time, or, to the extent tap fees or charges are set or determined in the Prepaid
Tap Agreements, as provided in the Prepaid Tap Agreements. Except as
otherwise provided under the Prepaid Tap Agreements, the standard District Tap
Fees for sewer service shall be as described in Appendix A and shall be due and
payable at issuance of the building permit. No tap onto, or service from, the
District's sewer systems shall be allowed until any Tap Fee or System
Development Fee required by these Rules and Regulations has been paid and a
Tap Permit has been issued. Tap Fees and System Development Fees shall be
non-refundable, unless otherwise expressly agreed by the Board.
.04 - SERVICE CHARGE: Full service charges, calculated under the District's Rules
and Regulations and EQR Schedule, as amended from time to time, shall
commence and accrue from the date the customer makes physical connection to
the sewer lines of the District. For any given month, service charges shall be
based on the EQR value applicable during that month to the property being
served, and any changes in EQR values shall also result in adjustments in monthly
service charges. The Customer shall be liable to the District for payment of such
service charges from the date of physical connection, regardless of whether the
Customer actually uses District sewer service by means of said connection.
Service charges for District sewer service shall be as described in Appendix A.
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When a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of occupancy is issued
for a Single Family Residential Unit, Secondary Residential Unit, or Duplex, or
within six (6) months thereafter, the customer may present a written application
for refund to the District, which application must be accompanied by a copy of
the certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy. Upon receipt
of the application and certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of
occupancy, the District shall issue a refund of three-quarters (3/4) of the service
fees paid from the time of connection to the date the certificate of occupancy or
temporary certificate occupancy was issued. No part of any penalties or
inspection fees paid by the customer shall be refunded, and all rights to the refund
described herein shall expire six (6) months from the date the certificate of
occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy is issued. The refund provisions
described herein shall not apply to any class of use other than Single Family
Residential Units, Secondary Residential Units, and Duplexes, as those terms are
defined in these rules and regulations.
Service charges which accrue onor after the date the certificate of occupancy is
issued shall be due and payable whether or not the premises are occupied. There
shall be no right to refund, rebate, or credit for such charges, except as otherwise
stated in this Article.
.05 - LIFT STATION ZONE SURCHARGES: Where any defined part of the District
depends for its sewer service on a pumping station or discrete facility owned and
maintained by the District, the Board of Directors may establish and charge the
customers in that part of the district a monthly pressure zone surcharge. The
pressure zone surcharge shall be based on the pro rata cost to each customer of
the pumping station or other facility and its maintenance.
.06 - AMENDED TAP FEES: In those situations where a prospective Customer
applies for a connection permit for service to a structure not defined in these
Rules and Regulations, or where, in the Board's opinion, said structure represents
a classification not contemplated in the establishment of the previously defined tap
fees, the Board shall, at its sole discretion, establish a fair, reasonable and
equitable tap fee for said structure.
.07 - AMENDED MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGES: In those situations where, in
the Board's sole discretion, the monthly service charges shown in the previous
articles do not represent a fair, reasonable and equitable charge for the intended
use, the Board, at its sole discretion, may adjust said rates.
.08 - STANDBY FEES: The following Customers of the District shall be charged
monthly standby fees equal to 35 percent of the District's standard monthly
service charge. For the purposes of this section, the term "standard monthly
service charge" shall not include the pressure zone surcharges set forth in Section
6.05, above.
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(A) TAP PURCHASE AGREEMENT CUSTOMERS: Includes all Customers
who have purchased EQRs of sewer service pursuant to Tap Purchase
Agreements with the District. In accordance with the Tap Purchase
Agreements, such Customers shall begin paying the standby fees set forth
under this section when the District service lines are extended to within
100 feet of their property lines, but they choose not to connect to such
lines. For the purposes of this section, it shall be assumed that the first
EQRs purchased by a Tap Purchase Agreement Customer shall be the first
EQRs used by that Customer when any connection to the District lines is
made. In the event that any Customer fails to pay the standby fees
required under this section, the District shall be entitled to pursue all
remedies provided under the applicable Tap Purchase Agreement.
(B) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
CUSTOMERS: Includes all Customers who have purchased EQRs of
sewer service pursuant to System Development Fee Purchase Agreements
with the District. In accordance with the System Development Fee
Purchase Agreements, such Customers shall commence paying the standby
fees set forth under this section three (3) years after the purchase of such
EQRs, if District service lines have been extended to within 400 feet of
their property lines, but they choose not to physically connect to the
District lines. For the purposes of this section, and in accordance with the
System Development Fee Purchase Agreements, it shall be assumed that
the first EQRs purchased by a System Development Fee Purchase
Agreement Customer shall be the first EQRs used by that Customer when
any connection to the District lines is made. In the event that any
Customer fails to pay the standby fees required under this section, the
District shall be entitled to pursue all remedies provided under the
applicable System Development Fee Purchase Agreement.
(C) INACTIVE TAP CUSTOMERS: Includes all Customers within vacant
structures or idle sewer connections. At the discretion of the Board of
Directors, any District Customer who certifies in writing to the Board of
Directors that his or her property will be vacant for at least twelve (12)
months, or that the District sewer connections to the structure will be
substantially idle for at least twelve (12) months, may be allowed to pay
the standby fees set forth under this section. This subsection (D) shall not
apply to water or sewer service to structures which have not yet received
a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
All District sewer service to the Inactive Taps qualifying for the standby
fees under this subsection shall be disconnected, blocked, or turned off.
Any such work done by District personnel pursuant to Section 6.16 shall
be subject to the fees set forth in subsections 6.11(A) and (B). Any
unauthorized reconnection, unblocking, or turning back on of District
sewer service after it has been disconnected, blocked, or turned off
pursuant to this subsection shall constitute an unauthorized use or
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connection pursuant to Section 6.14, subject to the $500 fine under that
section.
(D) CONSTRUCTION. Includes all Customers who have purchased EQRs
of sewer service for anticipated use upon the completion of new
construction. During the construction, the District will charge a standby
(or construction) fee of $7.50 per month for District sewer service. Such
charges terminate upon the issuance of a Temporary or Final Certificate
of Occupancy, at which time the service charges set forth in Section 6.04
shall commence.
.09 - PAYMENT OF SERVICE CHARGES: Statements for service charges and/or
standby fees shall be rendered to customers at intervals to be established by the
District, but not more frequently than monthly nor less frequently than quarterly.
Charges for such things as late payments, turn -on, and turn-off shall be included
in the statements. Payment for services will be due and payable in full fifteen
(15) days from the statement date. Whenever possible, statements for service
charges will be directed to the owner of property rather than the occupant. The
account must stay in the owner's name, but with written permission from the
owner on a form approved by the attorney of the District, the District will send
the bill to any address "in care of" the tenant. Nothing herein shall constitute a
waiver of the owner's liability for such charges and fees, including penalties and
interest, or a waiver of the District's statutory lien rights.
Statements shall be mailed quarterly at the commencement of the billing period
quarter to which charges apply and shall be due and payable by the fifteenth of
the month. Charges paid after the due date shall be charged the maximum late
charge permitted by law of one percent (1.0%) for each month, or part thereof,
in which such charge remains unpaid. If any charges remains unpaid for thirty
(30) days or more, the District may give the customer notice that the customer's
sewer service may be shut off if the delinquent charges is not paid in full within
ten (10) days after the postmark on the notice. If full payment of the delinquent
charges is not made within this 10 -day period, the District shall schedule a
hearing to consider shutting off the customer's sewer service.
In addition to the District's right to shut off service, the District may enforce the
customer's payment obligations by any and all other lawfully available means,
including suits for collection and/or foreclosure of the District's lien on the
customer's property. In any event, the District shall be entitled to recover all
costs incurred in the collection of delinquent payments, including reasonable
attorney's fees recording fees, filing fees and court costs. Any deposit received
by the District for service to the customer may be applied against delinquent
payments.
.10 - PAYMENT OF TAP FEES AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES: Tap Fees
and System Development Fees due under Prepaid Tap Agreements shall be
subject to the due dates, penalties, and interest charges set forth in those
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agreements. In addition to the penalty provided for in Section 6.15, late
payments of Tap Fees or System Development Fees not arising under Prepaid Tap
Agreements shall be subject to a late charge of one percent (1.0%) for each
month, or part thereof, in which the fee remains unpaid. Statements, letters,
notices, or other documents concerning unpaid Tap Fees or System Development
Fees shall be directed to the owner of the property for which the fee is due,
rather than to renters, lessees, or other occupants. Regardless of any rental
agreement, lease agreement, or any other contractual arrangement in existence,
the owner of a property for which a Tap Fee or System Development Fee is due
shall remain solely liable for payment of that fee.
.11 - MISCELLANEOUS COSTS AND EXPENSES: All costs and expenses incident
to the installation and connection of sewer service shall be borne by the
Customer. In addition, the Customer shall indemnify the Board for any loss or
damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation of the
sewer service. No work by District personnel shall be done on Saturdays,
Sundays, or holidays unless written permission is granted by the
Manager/Administrator.
The fees and charges that shall apply to District services are listed in the Fees and
EQR Schedule attached as Appendix A.
.12 - LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT: Until paid, all rates, tolls, fees and charges shall
constitute a first and perpetual lien on or against the property served, and any
such lien may be foreclosed in the manner provided by law.
The District shall have the right to collect from any Customer who is tardy in
payment of his or her account all legal, court and other costs necessary to or
incidental to the collection of said account, including reasonable attorneys fees,
filing fees and recording fees.
The owner and the occupant are hereby deemed jointly and severally liable for
charges of the District and the District is not bound by any agreement made
between an owner and occupant, whether or not the District has been notified of
such agreement.
.13 - SELLER'S AND BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES: The District assumes no
responsibility for agreements between sellers and buyers. It shall be the
responsibility of the buyer to ascertain whether appropriate fees and charges for
the type and amount of service received from the District, have been paid by the
seller. Regardless of ownership failure of the District to collect fees and charges
at the time of the issuance of permits or any other act or omission of the District,
unpaid fees and charges shall constitute a first and perpetual lien on and against
the property which lien may be foreclosed as provided by law and these Rules
and Regulations.
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.14 - UNAUTHORIZED USE OR CONNECTIONS: Any person who makes a
connection to the District's lines or who discharges into the District sewer system
without first paying the appropriate fees and obtaining the appropriate permits
shall be fined $500.00 for each unauthorized use or connection. This fine shall
be in addition to the District's right to charge for all services used, and to any
and all other remedies which the District may have.
In addition, the District may require and/or carry out immediate disconnection of
the service, in which event the District shall be entitled to collect any and all
costs and damages incurred by the District as a result thereof, including the fees
set forth in Appendix A; or the District may authorize connection on such terms
and conditions as the District may approve. Should the District be required to
pursue any legal proceeding or process with regard to unauthorized connection
to the District's system, the person making the unauthorized use or connection
shall be liable for all attorneys fees, filing fees, recording costs, court costs or
other legal expenses incurred by the District.
Any unauthorized reconnection, unblocking, or turning back on of District sewer
service after it has been disconnected, blocked, or turned off pursuant to this
section shall constitute an additional unauthorized use or connection, subject to
an additional fine of $500.00.
.15 - REVOCATION OF SERVICE: Service shall be revocable by the District upon
non-payment of fees owing to the District, or upon failure to comply with the
Rules and Regulations of the District. In the event of said non-payment of
obligations or non-compliance with the Rules and Regulations, the Customer shall
be given written notice of a hearing to revoke service. The notice shall be mailed
to the Customer's billing address ten (10) days before the date of the hearing and
shall specify the date, time, and place of the hearing, as well as the reason or
reasons for revocation of service. The hearing shall be held by the District at a
regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors at which time the Customer
shall have an opportunity to present testimony and evidence to the Board.
Following said hearing, the Board decision shall be final, and the District may
revoke service to the property by turning off, disconnecting, or blocking the
sewer lines serving the property. Such actions shall be subject to the fees set
forth for inspection, disconnection, and reconnection as described in Appendix A.
Any Customer who after notification fails to appear at the public hearing on their
past due account and has not paid the account to the satisfaction of the Board
within the allotted time will be assessed a fine in the amount of $150.00 for the
cost of the public hearing. The Board will also continue to terminate service if
necessary.
Any unauthorized reconnection, unblocking, or turning back on of District sewer
service after it has been disconnected, blocked, or turned off pursuant to this
section shall constitute an unauthorized use or connection pursuant to Section 6.14
above, subject to the $500 fine under that section.
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.16 - TURN-OFF SERVICE: Customers desiring that their service be turned off,
disconnected, or blocked for such purposes as vacancy of rental property, inactive
taps pursuant to Section 6.08(C) or construction shall pay the fees set forth in
Appendix A. Any unauthorized reconnection, unblocking, or turning back on of
District water or sewer service after it has been disconnected, blocked, or turned
off pursuant to this section shall constitute an unauthorized use or connection
pursuant to Section 6.14 above, subject to the $500.00 fine under that section.
.17 - REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS AND FEES TO DISTRICT: Any person or
entity requesting inclusion or exclusion of property from the District, constructing
a line extension project, or undertaking any other activity requiring preparation
of plats or plans, legal and engineering review and advice, inspections, filing or
recording fees, or other out-of-pocket expenses by the District shall be required
to reimburse the District for all such costs and fees. Such person or entity shall
be required, prior to commencement of the project or activity, to enter into a
Special Fee and Cost Reimbursement Agreement substantially similar to that set
forth in Appendix C. Pursuant to that agreement, the person or entity shall make
such deposit as the Board, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate.
.18 - LEASING PREPAID TAPS: Owners who have purchased taps under a prepaid
tap agreement are permitted to lease said prepaid taps to tenants, provided the
following conditions are met:
(A) RESIDENTIAL UNITS. Prepaid taps shall not be leased for residential
purposes.
(B) COMMERCIAL UNITS. Prepaid taps which are leased to tenants in a
commercial building are thereafter committed to use the taps in the units
within that building, and the taps cannot be transferred or conveyed
separately or outside of that commercial building but can be transferred
to any unit within the building.
(C) NOTICE. It is the burden of the prepaid tap owner to notify the District
in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, of any lease
agreements for prepaid taps, and both the owner and the tenant must
acknowledge and agree to abide by Conditions (A) and (B), above.
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ARTICLE VII
7.00 - Main Line Extensions
.01 - MAIN SIZES: The minimum size sewer main shall be 8 inches in diameter,
except as specifically authorized by the Board.
.02 - APPLICATION FOR LINE EXTENSION: The fees and charges provisions of
Article VI of these Rules and Regulations are also applicable to this Article VII.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct a sewer line extension within the
jurisdiction of the Board without first having made formal application to the
Board for approval and having complied with these Rules and Regulations and
any other requirements set forth by the Board.
All sewer line extensions within the jurisdiction of the Board shall be made under
the observation of the District's. engineer. Plans for such extensions shall be
submitted to the Board along with application for a line extension. Said plans
shall be approved for compliance with the District's service plan and such study
for compliance shall be at the Customer's expense. All sewer line extensions
shall be constructed according to the District's specifications and procedures set
forth in Appendix B, these Rules and Regulations, and all federal, state, county
and Local requirements.
Any property owner within the District seeking a line extension may be required
to enter into a line extension agreement or line connection agreement with the
District setting forth the respective rights and obligations of the parties regarding
the provision of District service to the subject property. Any line extension or
line connection agreement entered into by and between the District and a property
owner following approval of the agreement by the District shall be executed and
returned to the District by the property owner within forty-five (45) days from
receipt of the agreement. If the line extension agreement is not executed and
returned to the District by the property owner within forty-five (45) days from
receipt thereof, the District's prior approval of the agreement shall be null and
void and of no further force and effect, and a new request for approval of the
agreement shall be required; provided, however, that the District may extend said
45 -day execution deadline prior to its expiration for an additional 30 -day period
upon good cause shown by the property owner.
.03 - LOCATION OF SEWER LINE EXTENSIONS AND ADDITIONS: Sewer line
extensions shall be installed in roads or streets which the County, State Highway
Department or other public agency has accepted for maintenance as public rights-
of-way, or in easements granted to the District.
.04 - PROCEDURE FOR SEWER LINE EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION BY
DEVELOPER: When agreement has been reached between the District and the
Developer with regard to engineering layout and design and preliminary cost
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estimates for the work, the Developer may be required to deposit in advance with
the District an amount equal to the cost of construction, including engineering,
inspection and legal fees which may be required. The size of any construction
cost Deposit required under this section shall be reduced by the amount of any
performance guarantee or other Deposit for construction of the project which the
Developer provides to a county or other governmental entity. In addition to the
above deposit, the Developer shall deposit in advance with the District the As -
Built Drawing Deposit required by Section 7.05. The amount of both deposits
shall be determined by the Board in its sole discretion.
Construction costs shall include acquisition of rights-of-way or easements, valves,
and any other facilities and appurtenances of all sewer mains.
In the event the original deposit is insufficient, the Developer shall, upon
notification, immediately deposit the balance due with the District to complete the
work.
Inspection fees on lines constructed by a Developer shall be paid by the
Developer, Contractor or others doing work within the District. Such costs shall
include review of drawings and speculations, meetings, inspections and any other
time required of the District's engineer.
The Developer shall also submit to the District's Engineer reproducible as -built
drawings of the extended lines as required by Section 7.05 and a summary of
actual costs incurred by the Developer for the line extension project. The
Developer shall also submit, at his or her cost, a video tape of the interiors of the
extended sewer lines and written reports of lamp tests and vacuum tests prepared
on the form included in Appendix D. The District will not accept any sewer
main line extension until the District Engineer has reviewed and approved the As -
Built Drawings, video tape of extended sewer lines, and summary of actual costs.
The District may deny service through any main line extension until the above
requirements have been met and the main line extension has been accepted.
Submitted video tapes of sewer lines shall become the property of the District
upon acceptance of the extended sewer lines.
Prior to the acceptance of sewer main lines by the District, all easements
necessary for the installation and maintenance of such lines, or any lines or
facilities required in conjunction with them, shall be platted and conveyed to the
District by bill of sale and warranty deed duly recorded in the County real estate
records.
Developers who have completed construction of sewer main line extensions shall,
upon the District's acceptance of such lines for connection, convey such lines and
all appurtenances to the District, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
The deposit furnished as provided above shall be held by the District to cover all
maintenance of such lines for one (1) year from the date the District accepts the
lines, or for one (1) year from the date the final As -Built Drawings for the project
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are received by the District and approved by the District engineer, whichever last
occurs.
.05 - AS -BUILT DRAWINGS, DEPOSIT, FORFEITURE: Reproducible As -Built
Drawings, prepared and submitted according to the specifications and procedures
set forth in Part I,Section 3.04 of Appendix B, shall be furnished to the District
for every line extension project. No line extension project shall be approved, and
no extended main lines shall be accepted by the District until satisfactory As -Built
Drawings for the project are received by the District and approved by the District
Engineer.
In addition to the deposit required under Section 7.04 for the cost of a line
extension project, the Developer shall deposit with the District an amount to be
determined by the Board, but at least $2,000 in cash, to ensure that satisfactory
As -Built Drawings for the project are submitted to the District. The Board shall
determine the amount of the As -Built Drawings deposit based on the District
Engineer's estimate of the cost to prepare such drawings for each line extension
project. Said Deposit shall not be released back to the Developer until
satisfactory As -Built Drawings are submitted by the Developer and approved by
the District Engineer.
In the event that satisfactory As -Built Drawings are not received by the District
within thirty (30) days of the completion of construction, as required by the above
provisions, the District shall mail a written notice to the Developer. The notice
shall specify the date, time, and place of a hearing in which the Board will
consider forfeiture of the As -Built Drawings Deposit, and the reasons why
forfeiture may be required. The notice shall be mailed not less than ten (10) days
before the hearing, to the last known address of the Developer. At the hearing,
the Developer shall be allowed to present testimony and other evidence. If in the
opinion of the Board the Developer's failure to submit acceptable As -Built
Drawings should not be excused, the As -Built Drawings Deposit shall be forfeited
as liquidated damages. Such forfeiture of the As -Built Drawings Deposit shall be
ordered by formal written resolution of the Board, and said Deposit shall be used
to obtain acceptable As -Built Drawings of the project.
.06 - SPECIAL STRUCTURES: Special structures required to insure proper operation
of sewer line extensions shall be constructed from designs of the District's
engineer and the cost of construction shall be the responsibility of the Developer.
.07 - OVERSIZING: The District may, at its option, require the construction of sewer
main lines of a size larger than the minimum sizes otherwise required by the
District for service to a Developer's property. Participation by District in the
cost of installation of oversized mains shall be at the sole discretion of the Board.
.08 - PRESERVATION OF GRAVITY SEWER SYSTEM: In those instances where
pumping stations and force mains are required, the sewerage system shall be so
designed as to permit eventual connection into a gravity system with a minimum
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of expense. Where practicable, easements shall be provided and lines constructed
to connect into the gravity system. The District may, in its discretion, require
deposits to insure the eventual construction of gravity lines.
.09 EXTENSION OF SEWER MAIN LINE TO DESIGNATED POINT
REQUIRED: The Developer shall extend any sewer main constructed pursuant
to this article to a point on the Developer's property to be designated by the
Board, so that District systems may continue beyond the Developer's property.
The Board shall determine the point to which each new main line shall be
extended based on the advice of the District Engineer, in accordance with the
• District Service Plan and the logical extension of service to adjoining properties.
The Board shall also take into consideration pre-existing easements and rights-of-
way, and Developer -dedicated easements and rights-of-way in designating the
point to which each sewer main line shall be extended.
.10 - LINE EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION BY DISTRICT: Notwithstanding any
provision of this Article, the District itself may, in its discretion, extend sewer
lines under such conditions as the Board deems appropriate; provided however,
that except where the Board has declared an emergency or where the work is to
be contracted by a Developer, subdivider or any other person with whom the
District has an Agreement, work estimated to cost in excess of twenty five
thousand dollars ($25,000.00) shall first be publicly bid. The Board shall oversee
such line extension projects, and, in conjunction with the District engineer and
attorney, carry out all necessary planning, evaluation of bids, selection of
contractors, financing, right-of-way acquisition, inspections and preparation of
As -Built Drawings. Where water and sewer mains cannot be installed in a street,
private drive or common area, and must be installed in easements along adjacent
pieces of property, the lines will terminate at point on the line or corner of the
property being served which requires the least amount of construction by the
District.
The Contractor selected by the District shall furnish to the District Performance
& Labor and Material Bonds, equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the
contract or construction cost on all main line construction contracted for by the
District whenever the values of such contract exceeds Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000.00). The Bonds shall remain in effect for one (1) year after the District
accepts the work. The District may also require the Contractor to furnish to the
District a Deposit, as that term is defined in Section 2.13 on any construction
valued less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The Deposit shall remain
in effect for one (1) year after the District accepts any extension.
.11 - EXTENSIONS OF SEWER MAINS TO SERVE UNPLATTED PROPERTY,
INSIDE THE DISTRICT: Extension of sewer lines to serve property already in
the District, but not part of a platted subdivision, shall be financed by the
Developer or other person who constructs the sewer lines, subject to the right of
reimbursement as hereinafter provided, as otherwise provided by future
agreement, or as provided in Prepaid Tap Agreements.
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.12 - EXTENSIONS OF MAINS OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT LIMITS: No main lines
shall be extended outside the District limits, except with the purpose of servicing
property that is within the District (across islands or between peninsulas).
Exceptions may be granted upon the express consent of the Board of Directors
under the terms of a revocable permit.
.13 - SOIL COMPACTION TESTS: Whenever a developer or individual seeking
sewer service from the District is required to obtain a road cut permit from a
governmental entity to install a sewer line in an existing public road, such person
shall be required to provide the District's engineer with soil compaction tests
from a registered soils engineer. The soils engineer shall conduct a minimum of
one test for each layer or lift for each 250 linear feet or less of trench during
construction as determined by the District's engineer to confirm that ninety-five
percent (95 %) of maximum density based upon ASTM D69 or AASHTO T99 has
been achieved. The District engineer will refuse to accept or approve lines which
have been installed in public roads if such compaction test results are not
submitted and approved by the District's engineer.
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ARTICLE VIII
8.00 - Line Extension Fees and Reimbursements
.01 LINE EXTENSION FEES: In addition to the District's regular tap fee, the
District may collect from all persons desiring to connect to an installed sewer
main, a line extension fee. The line extension fee shall be based on the size in
acres of the property to be served by the new connection, the zoning of the
property, the existing and potential uses of the property, the potential EQR
demand from the property, and any other factors which the Board of Directors
believes should be considered in arriving at an equitable reimbursement to the
Developer.
The sewer line extension fee charged against the benefitted property shall not
exceed the actual cost, including engineering fees, of the extension, plus interest
at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date said line is accepted
by the District. All line extension fees charged pursuant to this section shall be
due and payable at the time a tap permit is issued.
.02 REIMBURSEMENTS: The District shall pay to the person who constructs a
sewer main line, extension fees collected on such line for a period of five (5)
years after execution of the contract for extension of such line as described in
Section 8.03. Upon application prior to the termination of the initial five-year
period, and upon District approval, such reimbursements shall continue for a
maximum of five (5) additional years. The right to such reimbursement shall
permanently cease at that time, regardless of the amount of reimbursement
received. In no event, shall the reimbursement exceed the constructor's total
construction cost of the sewer main, plus interest at the rate of 12 % per annum
from the date of completion of construction, less the standard administrative fee
of $100 per EQR withheld by the District.
.03 SEWER LINE EXTENSION AGREEMENTS: No sewer line extension fee shall
be collected by the District or reimbursed to any Developer unless the District
and Developer have previously entered into a written Line Extension Agreement
containing provisions setting forth at least the following:
(A) The amount of each line extension fee to be charged.
(B) The Developer's right to reimbursement by means of the line extension
fees.
(C) The procedure by which the District shall collect the sewer line extension
fees and forward them to the Developer, including time limitations.
(D) The right of the District to retain an administrative fee of at least $100
from each sewer line extension fee collected.
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(E) The District's obligation to use its best efforts to collect sewer line
extension fees. In addition, however, an agreement that the Developer
will not hold the District itself liable for payment of the sewer line
extension fees, or for any failure to collect the line extension fees.
All terms and conditions of the Sewer Line Extension Agreement shall comply
with Articles VII and VIII of these Rules and Regulations.
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APPENDIX A
WEST GLENWOOD SPRINGS SANITATION DISTRICT
FEE AND EOR SCHEDULE
(as of July _, 1997)
I. FEE SCHEDULE:
A. Standard District Tap Fee
B. Standard District Service Charge
C. Location, excavation, and materials
D. For each inspection of a sewer connection
E. For each sewer connection or
disconnection, line blocking, or
unblocking physically carried out by
District personnel (does not include
location, excavation, and materials)
F. Name change of property due to sale
to be paid by seller or buyer; final
readings
G. Copy of the current rules and regulations
of the District
H. Notice of Late Charge
I. Line Extension Fee Reimbursement
Administrative Fee
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$5,000.00/EQR
$31.50/quarter/EQR
Actual Cost
$25.00/each
$50.00/each
$15.00/each
$15.00/each
$20.00
the greater of
$100/EQR or actual
cost
II. EQR SCHEDULE:
CLASS OF USE
A. RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATIONS
1. Single -Family Residential Units. Single-family
homes, individually billed mobile homes, mobile homes on
single lots, and mobile homes established as permanent
residences (no more than one (1) kitchen).
2. Secondary Residential Units. Guest houses,
separate apartments attached to Single -Family Residential
Units, other separate residential units associated
with Single -Family Residential Units and containing their
own separate kitchens, and overnight trailers or
camping space (per each space).
3. Duplexes. Residential structures composed of
two (2) Single -Family Residential Units.
NOTE: Rental privileges of all kinds are not included
in the above values. Only one kitchen is permitted in
each single-family unit and in each half of a duplex. If
a residence has more than one kitchen, then additional EQR
values should be assigned in accordance with the values
given for multi -family residential units.
4. Multi-Familv Residential Units. Apartments,
condominiums, townhouses, and similar facilities in the same
complex, and small cabins in courts not associated with motels.
5. Motels and Other Transient Residential Units. Unless
specifically noted elsewhere, a "motel" shall include, but not be
limited to, any commercial businesses offering sleeping accommodations
to permanent or transient customers, including hotels, motels, and
boarding houses. The net number of units shall be calculated
as follows:
V =BxKx0, where
EOR VALUE
1.00
1.00
2.00
1.00/unit
a. B = number of motel units or one-third the number of beds, whichever
is greater.
b. K = equivalent number of units:
i. K = 0.50 units if there is no restaurant, cocktail lounge or a laundry
facility;
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ii. K = 0.66 units if there is either a restaurant or a laundry facility;
iii. K = 0.75 units if there is a restaurant and cocktail lounge or restaurant
and laundry facility.
vi. K = 1.00 unit if there is a restaurant, cocktail lounge and laundry
facility.
c. 0 = occupancy rate:
i. 0 = .58 units if there is no restaurant, cocktail lounge or a laundry
facility;
ii. 0 = 0.64 units if there is either a restaurant or a laundry facility;
iii. 0 = 0.70 units if there is a restaurant and cocktail lounge or a
restaurant and laundry facility;
iv. 0 = 0.80 if there is a restaurant, cocktail lounge and laundry facility.
d. V = equivalent number of units upon which the tap fee and quarterly
service charges are based.
NOTE: The value of V excludes more than one kitchen per unit. The value of V also
includes common laundry facilities if usage is limited to resident patrons, or individual
laundry hook-ups, but excludes laundry facilities open to the public, restaurants and
cocktail lounges which are additive.
Initial Tap Fees, System Development Fees, and monthly service charges for all Multi -
Family Residential Units, Motels and Transient Residential Units, during construction,
shall be calculated on the basis of 1.0 EQRs of service per building. Said initial Tap
Fees and System Development Fees shall be paid at the time of making the Application
for a Tap Permit, prior to physical connection to the District's sewer systems. The
balance of the Tap Fees and System Development Fees for all Multi -Family Residential
Units and Transient Residential Units, calculated according to this Section A, shall be
due and payable immediately upon receipt of the temporary or permanent Certificate of
Occupancy for the structure in question. Service charges accruing after receipt of the
temporary or permanent Certificate of Occupancy shall be adjusted in accordance with
section 6.04 of these Rules and Regulations.
B. COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATIONS
1. Restaurants and Cocktail Lounges.
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(a) Restaurants. A restaurant's EQR shall be equal to the seating
capacity times:
(i) 0.20 for restaurants open 16 hours or more per day, 5 days per week;
(ii) 0.1334 for restaurants open 8 hours or more but less than 16 hours per day,
5 days per week;
(iii) 0.066 for restaurants open 8 hours or less per day.
(b) Cocktail Lounge. Any cocktail lounge, bar, private club, or soda
fountain shall have EQR determined to be equal to the seating capacity times
0.20 units.
2. Laundromats (commercial laundries evaluated
• per (B)(4) below)
(a) Per building, use (B)(4), below.
(b) Per washing machine or available hookup. 0.50
3. Service Stations. A service station's EQR shall be equal to 2.5 units. Service
stations with wash racks, add 1.0 units for each wash rack. Service stations open more
than eighteen hours, add 0.50 units. Service stations with more than eight fuel pumps,
add 0.25 units for each additional pump.
4. Commercial or Public Buildings. Non -grocery stores, offices and industrial
warehouses (having no process water or non-domestic waste loads, and which use the sanitary
sewer only for nonsolid waste disposal) shall have their EQRs determined based upon the higher
of the values calculated on a square footage basis or a fixture unit basis as outlined hereafter,
or at the sole discretion of the Board, by Special Review.
Fixture Unit Basis
(a) For each toilet or urinal with manual
flush mechanism. 0.50
(b) For each toilet or urinal with
continuous flow. 1.00
(c) For each lavatory, sink or mop sink. 0.20
(d) For each shower, tub or combination. 0.30
(e) For each washing machine or available
hookup. 0.20
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(f) For each other water -using fixture or
appliance except as otherwise specified in this table,
including drinking fountains which are not continuous
flow or decorative fountains which recycle water
0.30
(g) Continuous flow drinking or decorative Special
fountains (nonrecycling). Review
Square Footage Basis
(a) Offices and office buildings
(b) Retail sales areas
(c) Nonretail work areas such as garages,
machine shops, fire stations and warehouses
5. Barber/Beauty Shops. (per chair).
6. Theaters. (per 25 seats or part thereof).
7. Grocery Stores. (per 1000 square feet or part
thereof) NOTE: Delicatessen and butcher shops shall be determined
by Special Review.
8. Commercial establishments which discharge
process water to the collection system shall be evaluated
based on Section (4), above, and based on the metered water
inflow.
Special Review
NOTE: Initial Tap Fees, System Development Fees, and monthly service charges for
all Commercial Classifications, during construction, shall be calculated on the basis of
1.0 EQRs of service per building. Said initial Tap Fees and System Development Fees
shall be paid at the time of making the Application for a Tap Permit, prior to physical
connection to the District's sewer systems. The balance of the Tap Fees and System
Development Fees for all Commercial Classifications, calculated according to this Section
B, shall be due and payable immediately upon receipt of the temporary or permanent,
whichever first occurs, Certificate of Occupancy for the commercial structure in
question. Service charges accruing after receipt of the temporary or permanent
Certificate of Occupancy shall be adjusted in accordance with section 6.04 of these Rules
and Regulations. In any instance in which it is unclear which EQR category to assign
to a commercial structure, the lowest EQR value for commercial classifications may be
initially used, subject to later adjustment at the Board's sole discretion. Any change in
use of a commercial structure may be subject to increased fees and charges in accordance
with Section 5.05 of these Rules and Regulations.
0.65/1000 gsf
0.35/1000 gsf
0.20/1000gsf
0.3
0.6
0.2
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C. CHURCH AND SCHOOL CLASSIFICATIONS
1. Churches. Per 300 seats; rectories, living areas or other areas are
additive). 1.00
2. Schools. Day care centers, public and private
day schools, including administrative centers, ware -houses,
buildings for equipment repair and/or storage (such as for
buses). Staff includes teachers, librarians, custodians, and
administrative personnel associated with school functions.
(a) Without gym or cafeteria (per 50
potential students and staff). 1.50
(b) Without gym but with cafeteria, or with
• gym but without cafeteria (per 50 potential students
and staff). 1.85
(c) With gym and cafeteria (per 50
potential students and staff). 2.10
NOTE: Initial Tap Fees, System Development Fees, and monthly service charges for
all Church and School Classifications, during construction, shall be calculated on the
basis of 1.0 EQR of service per building. Said initial Tap Fees and System Development
Fees shall be paid at the time of making the Application for a Tap Permit, prior to
physical connection to the District's sewer systems. The balance of the Tap Fees and
System Development Fees for all Church and School Classifications, calculated according
to this Section C, shall be due and payable immediately upon receipt of the temporary
or permanent, whichever first occurs, Certificate of Occupancy for the structure in
question. Service charges accruing after receipt of the temporary or permanent
Certificate of Occupancy shall be adjusted in accordance with section 6.04 of these Rules
and Regulations.
D. SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
1. Unclassified Uses. For any water use or water -using structure or appliance
not otherwise covered by this schedule, the Board of Directors shall determine the EQR
value on a case-by-case basis according to anticipated water use and consumption.
2. Fractional Units. If the application of any of the formulas set forth in this
Appendix results in a fractional number, the next highest whole number shall be used in
computing tap fees and quarterly service charges.
3. Sewer Usage Review and Recalculation. For purposes of computing and
recomputing the number of EQR units attributable to a particular use and the assessment
and collection of tap fees and service charges in connection therewith, the Board shall
have the authority to:
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(a) At any time within the initial eighteen (18) months of a user's usage of sewer
service, the Board may review actual sewer usage to determine if such actual
usage is greater than that implied by the number of EQR units assessed to the
user at the time his application for service was accepted. If the Board fords
greater actual sewer usage the user shall be assessed a greater number of EQR
units to reflect his actual sewer usage.
(b) If at any time during the Board's provision of sewer service to a user, such
user adds to an existing structure, enlarges a building, or alters the nature of the
use of the property so that a larger number of EQR units could be assessed to the
use in accordance with the schedule set forth in this Appendix A, the Board shall
review the proposed addition, enlargement, or usage increase, calculate the
additional number of basic units attributable to such addition, enlargement, or
usage increase, calculate the additional number of EQR units attributable to such
addition, enlargement, or usage increase, and assess such greater number of EQR
units to the user.
(c) Upon any recalculation and increase in the number of EQR units attributable
to use pursuant to the terms of this section, the user shall pay additional tap fees
for each additional EQR unit assessed to his use at the rate set forth in this
Appendix A prior to the issuance of any necessary permit from the Board or
within thirty (30) days of the increased assessment of EQR units, whichever is
earlier. The user's quarterly service fee will henceforth be based upon the
revised number of EQR units.
(d) Notwithstanding the general provisions of this Appendix A or the particular
provisions of this Section II.D.3., nothing herein is intended to automatically
modify, revise or amend the terms of any prior individualized assessment or
agreement memorialized by a writing or reflected in District minutes, motions or
resolutions, nor shall it prevent such modification, revision or amendment at the
sole discretion of the Board.
(e) Mixed use facilities shall be calculated according to the classifications
above for each use on an additive basis, unless otherwise specifically noted and
in circumstances where one of the uses does not clearly fall into one of the
classifications described above, the EQRs shall be determined by Special Review.
E. MODIFICATION AND REVISIONS
The Board reserves the right to classify and reclassify establishments and change rates
as the needs of the District require.
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APPENDIX B
WEST GLENWOOD SPRINGS SANITATION DISTRICT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
INDEX
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I• SUBMITTAL INFORMATION B-1
II. SANITARY SEWER LINES 13-5
III. TRENCHING, BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION B-16
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I. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
1.00 GENERAL
1.01 Scope. This section shall cover the required submittal material necessary for the West
Glenwood Springs Sanitation District to review a sewer project to ensure that it confirms
to these regulations. Included in this section are the requirements on preliminary, final
and as -built drawings, specifications, soils reports, and other supporting documents.
Finally, this section will cover the submission and review procedures to be followed for
the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
2.00 PRELIMINARY DRAWING REQUIREMENT
2.01 General. This section shall include the requirements necessary for preliminary drawing
submittal, specifications, calculations and soils reports.
2.02 Title Sheet. The first sheet of the drawings shall be the title sheet and shall have the
following shown thereon.
A. Location map, North arrow, numerical and graphical scale.
B. Index to sheet of the drawings.
C. General notes.
D. Title block. The title block should not include the words "Title Sheet," but
should contain the project name and a description of the information shown
thereon.
2.03 Plan. The following items shall be included on all plan drawings.
A. Scale: One inch = 50 feet. Show scale numerically and graphically.
B. North arrow.
C. Show outline of sewer main and service lines. Show centerline of sewer line with
appropriate ties to centerline of street or survey control lines, curbs, property
lines or right-of-way lines.
D. Show right-of-way or easement lines, street centerline and name, property lines,
curbs, gutters, cross gutters, sidewalks, driveways, paving and other
improvements, existing and proposed.
E. On each sheet of the plan, show a sufficient number of typical sections to give the
relative location of surface and underground improvements with respect to
proposed sewer main. Indicate size, type and other appurtenant data for all
improvements.
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F. Drawings shall be on standard 24" x 36" sheets.
G. Utilities, sewers and storm drains.
1. Indicate the type, size and ownership of all existing utilities in streets or
rights-of-way or rights-of-way in which the water line is to be connected.
Tie utilities, sewers, house connections and storm drains to streets rights-
of-way centerline or to street property line.
2. Indicate portions of existing utilities that are to be abandoned because of
water construction.
H. Details. At intersections where tees, crosses, valves and concrete reaction blocks
are to be provided, or at any other sections of the lines where a large number of
fittings will be involved, show a large scale view of the appurtenances with
dimensions to each separate fitting.
2.04 Calculations. Two sets of calculations supporting the design criteria used shall be
furnished with the preliminary drawings. Each sheet of calculations shall be dated and
have the name or initials of individual making the calculations. All calculations shall be
by a professional engineer registered in the State of Colorado.
2.05 Soils Report. A soils investigation report shall be provided with the preliminary
drawings only upon special request by the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
If such a report is requested, sufficient subsurface exploration borings and analyses shall
be made to permit the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District to make an adequate
assessment of any soil problems which may be encountered. The soil investigation report
shall contain the findings and supporting data for the following:
A. The relative density type and extent of material to be encountered.
B. Excavation problems.
C. Location and extent of excavation.
D. The suitability of excavated materials for use as backfill or bedding.
E. The compaction characteristics of the soils.
F. The groundwater level and conditions.
G. The earth resistivity, moisture content, pH, degree of variation, presence of
sulfates, and the likelihood of stray, direct currents.
H. Test Holes. The depth of test holes shall be at least two feet below the proposed
pipeline elevation. The spacing of test holes shall be a minimum of 600 feet or
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where unusual conditions exist. The spacing shall be such to adequately define
soil.
2.06 Surveys. All the existing conditions, including rights-of-way easements and horizontal
and vertical control information, shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor in the
State of Colorado.
3.00 SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PROCEDURE
3.01 Procedures. This section shall cover the procedures and time frame necessary to submit
sewer drawings to the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
3.02 Preliminary Drawing Review.
A. Four sets of blueprints and specifications of the proposed sewer system
accompanied by two sets of supporting data shall be submitted to the District at
Least 45 days prior to a regular meeting of the District Board. The preliminary
drawings and specifications of the proposed sewer system shall be reviewed in
general and, if in acceptable form for processing, shall be referred by the sewer
system supervisor to the following offices and interested persons for study and
recommendation at least 30 days prior to a regular Board meeting.
1. The District Engineer
2. Garfield County
3. West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District
When transmitting the preliminary drawings and specifications for review, the
District shall indicate to the reviewing agency the date and time of the District
meeting at which the proposed sewer system will be discussed and formal action
taken by the Board.
B. At the regular meeting of the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District Board
at which the proposed sewer system is to be considered, the Board shall review
all written and oral recommendations presented and shall, upon diligent evaluation
of the facts, approve or disapprove the preliminary plans for the proposed sewer
system.
C. Should the Board approve the preliminary plans, written notice of said approval
shall be transmitted to the Applicant along with any modifications required by the
District. Such approval of preliminary plans shall permit the Applicant to prepare
final construction drawings in accordance with the standards established by the
Board and incorporate any modifications required by the District.
3.03 Final Drawing Review.
A. Final drawings and specifications shall be prepared in the form prescribed for
preliminary drawing requirements. In addition, the title sheet shall provide a
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space for certification of approval by the Board of the West Glenwood Springs
Sanitation District.
B. Final drawings consisting of two sets of blueline prints and two sets of sepia
transparencies of original tracings from which clear, legible prints can be obtained
shall be submitted to the Board for final review at least 10 days prior to a regular
meeting of the Board.
C. If the final drawings are found to be in compliance with the District's standards
and these regulations and any modifications requested by the Board, the District
shall recommend approval of the plans at the next regular Board meeting.
D. If the final drawings and specifications are found not be to be in compliance with
the District standards and any modifications requested by the Board, the District
Engineer shall recommend disapproval of the plans and submit a written
itemization of the deficiencies at the next regular meeting of the Board. Non-
conformity of the final plans with the District's standards ad requirements of the
Board may result in disapproval of the project by the District.
E. The Applicant is strongly advised against receiving construction bids or beginning
construction until certification of approval of final plans and specifications has
been received from the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
3.04 As -Built Drawings. Two sets of as -built drawings consisting of sepia or mylar
transparencies of the original drawings from which clear, legible prints can be obtained,
shall be submitted to the District within 30 days of completion of construction. Said
drawings shall be prepared according to the following general requirements:
A. A certified survey shall be provided to the District which shall show the location
of the sewer line to permanent physical objects located in the field. All valves,
tees, curb boxes, hydrants, storage tanks and pump stations and other major
appurtenances shall be given two swing ties to a physical permanent object in the
field. In all cases, the distance from sewer line and appurtenance items shall be
dimensioned to rights-of-way easements and property lines.
B. The benchmarks or benchmarks used on the project to determine sewer line depth
shall be shown on the drawings and shall be based on U.S.G.S datum.
C. All sewer lines shall have manhole rim and invert elevations, percent slope and
horizontal distance of each line between manholes shown. Sewer service lines
stubbed to property lines shall have to swing ties provided to permanent objects
and shall be marked with fence posts.
D. Manufacturer's literature and product data, including catalog sheets and
descriptive literature for all materials and equipment used, shall be provided with
as -built drawings.
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IL SANITARY SEWER LINES
1.00 GENERAL
1.01 Scope. Work under this section shall include furnishing all materials, labor and tools
necessary to perform all installation, cleaning and testing of all sanitary sewer lines and
appurtenances as specified herein and shown on the Drawings.
1.02 Protection of Work. All pipe, fittings and equipment shall be carefully handled, stored
and protected in such a manner as to prevent damage to materials. At no time shall such
materials be dropped or dumped into trench. •
Precaution shall be taken to prevent foreign matter form entering the pipe and fittings
prior to and during installation. Place no debris, tools, clothing or other materials in the
pipe during installation.
At such time as pipe installation is suspended, either temporarily or overnight, the open
end of the pipe shall be sealed with a water -tight plug to prevent entrance of trench
water, debris or foreign matter.
Under no circumstances shall trench water be allowed to enter the pipeline. When water
is present in the trench, the seal shall remain in place until such time as the trench is
pumped dry. Whenever trench water becomes evident, adequate measures shall be taken
to prevent pipe flotation.
If, in the opinion of the District Engineer, the Contractor is incapable of keeping the pipe
free of foreign matter during installation, the District Engineer shall require the
Contractor to cover the pipe ends with close woven bags until the start of the jointing
operation.
2.00 MATERIALS
This item covers the types of materials that will be allowed for the construction and
installation of sewer lines. All materials used shall be new, of the best quality available
and conform with applicable standards as indicated herein.
2.01 Ductile Iron Pipe Fittings. Not permitted.
2.02 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings (Gravity Main)
A. PVC Pipe, through 15 -inch diameter.
1. Material Reference Standard - ASTM D1784
2. Pipe Reference Standard - ASTM D3034
3. Class - SDR -35
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4. Markings - Manufacturer's name, nominal size, PVC cell classification,
Type PSM, SDR -35, PVC gravity sewer pipe, ASTM D3034 and code
number.
B. PVC Pipe, 18 -inch to 27 -inch diameter - Not applicable.
C. Fittings
1. Type - PVC push -joint or mechanical joint
2. Materials - ASTM D1784
3. Reference Standard - ASTM D3034 or ASTM F679
D. Joints
1. Type - Push -on rubber gasket
2- Gasket reference standard - ASTM F477
2.03 Force Main or Gravity Main.
A. PVC Pipe.
1. Materials - ASTM D1784, Type 1, Grade 1, PVC 1120, 2000 psi design
stress.
2. Reference Standard - AWWA C-900.
3. Class - 150 (DR -18)
4. Markings - Manufacturer's name, nominal size, class pressure rating,
PVC 1120, NSF logo, identification code.
5. Specialties - Electric tracing wire, 14 gauge solid copper insulated wire.
6. Size - Shall conform to outside diameter of DIP.
B. Fittings.
1. Type - All fittings shall be mechanical joint except where specifically
shown or detailed otherwise.
2. Reference Standard - ANSI/AWWA C -110/A.21.10.
3. Pressure Rating - 250 psi.
4. Gasket Reference Standard - AWWA C-111.
C. Joints.
1. Push -on rubber gasket
2. Gasket Reference Standard - AWWA C-111
2.04 Concrete For Thrust Blocks and Encasing Pipe. Concrete for thrust blocks and for
encasing the sewer pipe line shall have 28 -day compressive strength of not less than 3000
psi.
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2.05 Manholes.
A. Concrete RingsiCones
1. Type - Precast
2. Reference Standard - ASTM C478
3. Size - As shown on the Drawings
B. Manhole Bases
1. Type - Cast -in -Place 3000 psi 28 -day compressive strength concrete.
2. Reference Concrete Standard - ASTM C150 Type II modified.
3. Precast Base - Conform to ASTM C478
C. • Manhole Steps
1. Material - Aluminum, ASTM C478
2. Size/Type - 1/2 -inch round stock x 10 -inch wide aluminum with slip -proof
tread.
3. Spacing - As shown on Drawings.
4. Mounting - Grouted in place on concrete ring with ASTM C150, Type II
modified Portland Cement mortar and sand grout for water -tight joint.
D. Joints
1. Type - Rub'r Nek preformed gasket as manufactured by K.T. Snyder
Company, Inc, Houston, Texas, or equal.
2. Cement Mortar Material Reference Standard - One part Portland Cement,
Type II, modified with three parts of sand. Cement mortar to be used
with concrete grade rings only.
E. Grade Adjustment Rings
1. Type - Precast ASTM C150, Type II modified concrete.
2. Size - Not Less than 6 inches wide x heights to allow for 1 -inch
adjustments.
F. Frame and Cover.
1. Material Reference - Grey Iron, ASTM A48, Class 30.
2. Cover - Stamped with "Sewer," machined bearing surface with ring.
3. Type - heavy, combined weight of ring and cover greater than 375 pound.
4. Manufacturer Reference - Neenah, R-1706.
2.06 Sewer Service Line Materials.
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A. Wyes - Required for all new sewer line construction.
1. Material - ASTM D3034 PVC.
2. Strength - For use with SDR -35.
3. John - Slip-on rubber gasket.
B. Saddles.
1. Material - ASTM D3034 PVC
2. Joint - Rubber seal to main with stainless steel compression bands. Slip-
on service joint with rubber gasket.
2.07 Shear Gates. Not applicable.
2.08 Flat Gate. Not applicable.
2.09 Butterfly Valves. Not applicable.
2.10 Gate Valves. Not applicable.
2.11 Valve Boxes. Not applicable.
2.12 Tracer Wires. Non applicable.
3.00 METHODS AND PROCEDURES
3.01 Cleaning and Inspection. Clean all pipe, fittings and related materials thoroughly of all
foreign material and inspect for cracks, flaws or other defects prior to installation. Mark
all defective, damaged or unsound materials with bright marking crayon or paint and
remove from job site.
The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent any construction debris
from entering the sewer lines during construction. If this debris should enter the pipe
line system, the Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials necessary to clean the
system. Under no circumstances will the Contractor flush the debris into an existing
sanitary sewer system.
3.02 Placement of Pipe.
A. Batter Boards. Not applicable.
B. Laser Beam. All sanitary sewer pipe must be installed with a laser. If bending
of the beam due to air temperature variations becomes apparent with "in pipe"
units, a fan shall be provided to circulate air in the pipe. Air velocity shall not
be so excessive as to cause pulsating or vibrating of the beam. If, in the opinion
of the Engineer, the beam cannot be accurately controlled, this method of setting
line and grade shall be abandoned.
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3.03 Pipe Embedment.
A. Placing embedment material - Refer to Section VI for placement methods.
B. Embedment Classes - Refer to Section VI and Construction Drawings for
embedment materials for each class listed below:
1. Class A - Use where indicated on the Drawings and where improper
trenching or unexpected trench conditions require its use as determined by
the Engineer.
2. Class B - Use for all PVC pipelines.
3. Class C - Use for all except PVC pipelines.
3.04 Pipe Installation.
A. Installation of Ductile Iron Pipelines - Not Allowed
B. Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe.
1. Pipe Handling. Pipe should be carefully lowered into the trench to avoid
pipe falling into trench.
2. Pipe Laying. Pipe shall be laid true to line and grade, in an uphill
direction, with bell ends facing the direction of laying. When pipe laying
is not in progress, the open end of the pipe shall be closed by a water-
tight plug.
3. Jointing the Pipe. The outside of the spigot and the inside of the bell shall
be thoroughly wiped clean. Set the rubber ring in the bell with the
marked edge facing toward the end of the bell. Lubricate the spigot end
using a thin film of the manufacturer -supplied lubricant. Push the pipe
spigot into the bell. Position the completed joint so that the mark on the
pipe end is in line with the end of the bell.
4. Pipe Cutting. The cutting of pipe for manholes or for fittings, or closure
pieces shall be done in a neat and workmanlike manner without damage
to the pipe and so as to leave a smooth end at right angles to the axis of
the pipe. Bevel the end of the pipe with a bevelling tool after the pipe is
field cut. Place a clearly visible position mark at the correct distance
from the end of the field -cut pipe.
C. Installation of Slipline Pipe with Board Approval only.
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3.05 Sewer Manhole Installation.
A. General. Manholes shall be furnished and installed to depths and dimensions
shown on the Drawings and/or staked in the field. Manholes shall be constructed
of precast concrete rings in accordance with details shown on the Drawings.
B. Connections to Manholes. The first length of sewer pipe into and out of any
manhole shall be a maximum of 24 inches as measured from the inside face of
the manhole to the end of the pipe. In addition, extra care shall be taken by
grouting or other means of sealing to assure positive water -tight manholes around
the inlet or outlet pipes. Expandable water stops, special sleeves or a rubber
gasket cemented to the sewer pipe shall be used. All pipe shall be grouted in
place with a non -shrink grout.
C. Manhole Floor and Inverts. Manhole bases shall be constructed to conform to the
details shown on the Drawings. The invert channels shall be smooth and semi-
circular in shape, conforming to the inside of the incoming and outgoing sewer
pipelines. Changes in direction of flow shall be made with a smooth curve of as
large a radius as the size of the manhole will permit. Changes in size and grade
of the channels shall be made gradually and evenly. Where large differences in
invert elevations exist, sloped flow channels shall be formed so the wastewater
does not undergo a vertical drop. The invert channels may be formed directly in
the concrete of the manhole base. The floor of the manhole outside the channel
shall be smooth and shall slope toward the channels.
D. Finish Grade and Adjustment. To bring the manhole cover to the correct
elevation, the top section of each manhole shall be constructed of pre -cast
concrete grade adjustment rings. These rings shall be not Less than 6 inches wide
and furnished in heights to allow for 2 -inch adjustments. Grade adjustment with
rings shall be 8 inches maximum and 2 inches minimum. All rings shall be
grouted in place.
E. Manhole Stubs. All pipe stubs required from manholes are shown on the
Drawings. Stubs shall extend approximately 24 inches from the outside face of
the manhole and shall be capped or plugged with manufactured fittings to form
a water -tight installation.
3.06 Connection to Existing Sewer Facilities. Connections to existing sewer facilities where
live flows exist shall be made only after prior consultation with and receipt of written
permission from the District. No bypass of sewage to the surface will be allowed in the
completion of this connection. Connections shall be made as shown on the Drawings.
All connections between pipes of different materials shall be made with approved
manufactured connectors.
3.07 Protection of Water Supplies. Sewer lines shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10')
horizontally from existing or proposed water mains. Where the sewer line crosses above
the water line, or is less than 18 inches vertically below the invert of the water line, or
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is less than 10 feet horizontally from the water main, the sewer line shall be made
impervious by either of the two methods listed below.
A. Method 1. Twenty feet of AWWA C-900 PVC shall be used for sewer pipe and
centered over water main. The joints between the sewer pipe and the replacement
pipe (DIP or PVC) shall be encased in a concrete collar. The concrete collar will
be a minimum of 1 -inch thick, centered on the joint.
B. Method 2. The sewer pipe shall be reinforced with concrete encasement. The
encasement shall be at least six inches thick on either side of the water main and
extend ten feet on each side of the water main. In all cases, select granular
backfill shall be used to prevent any settling of the higher pipe.
In all cases, bedding material shall be used to prevent any settling of the higher pipe.
3.08 Service Connections. Customer service connections shall be installed in accordance with
the details set forth on the Construction Drawings. After the service connection is
installed, the end shall be plugged water -tight with a manufactured plug and marked with
a stake except as shown otherwise on the Drawings.
3.09 Tracer Wire. Not applicable.
4.00 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
4.01 Alignment and Grade. Sewer pipelines will be checked by the District to determine
whether any displacement of the pipe has occurred after the trench has been backfilled.
The tests will be as follows:
A light will be flashed between manholes, or if the manholes have not as yet been
constructed, between the locations of the manholes, by means of a flashlight. If the
illuminated interior of the pipeline shows poor alignment, displaced pipe, earth or other
debris in the pipe, or any other kinds of defect, the defects as determined by the
Engineer shall be remedied by the Contractor at his own expense. Test will be repeated
after completion of backfilling and any poor alignment, displaced pipe or other defects,
determined by the Engineer, shall be corrected.
In addition to the above, the Owner shall, at his option and at his expense, televise the
interior of the line prior to acceptance. All defects shall be noted and corrected as stated
above.
4.02 Leakage Test. Sewer lines shall be tested using a low pressure air test only; water tests
will not be allowed. Only after the sanitary sewers, including appurtenances and sanitary
laterals have been installed, backfilled and cleaned, shall the Contractor proceed with an
air test on the installed facilities.
A. Low Pressure Air Test Procedure. The section of sewer line to be tested should
be flushed and cleaned prior to conducting the low pressure air test. This serves
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to clean out any debris, wet the pipe, and produce more consistent results.
Isolate the section of sewer line to be tested by means of inflatable stoppers or
other suitable test plugs. One of the plugs should have an inlet tap, or other
provision for connecting a hose to a portable air control source.
If the test section is below the groundwater level, determine the height of the
groundwater above the spring line of the pipe at each end of the test section and
compute the average. For every foot of groundwater above the pipe spring line,
increase the gauge test pressure by 0.43 pounds per square inch. Connect the air
hose to the inlet tap and a portable air control source. The air equipment should
consist of necessary valves and pressure gates to control the rate at which air
flows into the test section and to enable monitoring of the air pressure within the
test section. Also, the testing apparatus should be equipped with a pressure relief
device to avoid the possibility of loading the test section with the full capacity of
the compressor.
Add air slowly to the test section until the pressure inside the pipe is raised to 4.0
psig greater than the average back pressure of any groundwater that may be over
the pipe. After a pressure of 4.0 psig is obtained, regulate the air supply so that
the pressure is maintained between 3.5 and 4.0 psig (above the average
groundwater back pressure) for a period of two minutes. This allows the air
temperature to stabilize in equilibrium with the temperature of the pipe walls.
The pressure will normally drop slightly until the temperature equilibrium is
obtained.
Determine the rate of air loss by the time/pressure drop method. After the two -
minute air stabilization period, the air supply is disconnected and the test pressure
allowed to decrease to 3.5 psig. The time required for the test pressure to drop
from 3.5 psig to 2.5 psig is determined by means of a stopwatch and this time
interval is then compared to the required time in published tables to be provided
by the District to determine if the rate of loss is within the allowable time limit.
If the time is equal to, or greater than, the times indicated in the tables, the
pipeline shall be deemed acceptable.
MINIMUM DURATION FOR AIR TEST PRESSURE DROP
Pipe Size Time
Inches nun. Minutes
4 100 2t
6 150 4
8 200 5
10 225 6th
12 305 7th
15 380 9th
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Upon completion of the test, open the bleeder valve to allow air to escape. Plugs
should not be removed until all air pressure in the test has been released. During
this time, no one should be allowed in the trench or manhole while the pipe is
being decompressed.
4.03 Manhole Inspection. During the construction of the manholes, the Contractor shall, in
accordance with good practice, ensure that no earth, sand, rocks or other foreign material
exists on the joint surfaces during assembly of the section. The Engineer shall check
each manhole to determine whether the manhole fulfills the requirements of the drawings
and specifications.
A. Visual Examination. The Engineer shall visually check each manhole, both
exterior and interior, for flaws, cracks, holes or other inadequacies which might
affect the operation of water -tight integrity of the manhole. Should any
inadequacies be found, the Contractor, at his own expense, shall make any repairs
deemed necessary by the District.
B. Vacuum Leakage Test. All manholes shall be tested for leakage and all tests shall
be witnessed by the District or the District Engineer. The leakage test shall be
conducted prior to backfilling around the manhole and shall be carried out in the
following manner:
1. Stubouts, manhole boots and pipe plugs shall be secured to prevent
movement while the vacuum is drawn.
2. Installation and operation of vacuum equipment and indicating devices
shall be in accordance with equipment specifications for which
performance information has been provided by the manufacturer and
approved by the District or District Engineer.
3. A measured vacuum of 10" of mercury shall be established in the
manhole. The time for the vacuum to drop to 9" of mercury shall be
recorded.
4. Acceptance standards for leakage shall be established from the elapsed
time for a negative pressure change from 10" to 9" of mercury. The
maximum allowable leakage rate for a 4' diameter manhole shall be in
accordance with the following:
MANHOLE DEPTH
MINIMUM ELAPSED TIME FOR A
PRESSURE CHANGE OF 1 INCH Hg
10 feet or less
60 seconds
> 10 ft. but < 15 ft.
75 seconds
> 15 ft. but < 25 ft.
90 seconds
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For manholes 5' in diameter, add an additional 15 seconds and for
manholes 6' in diameter, add an additional 30 seconds to the time
requirements for 4 -foot diameter manholes.
5. If the manhole fails the test, necessary repairs shall be made and the
vacuum test and repairs shall be repeated until the manhole passes the test
or the manhole shall be tested in accordance with the standard exfiltration
test and rated accordingly.
6. If a manhole joint mastic is completely pulled out during the vacuum test,
the manhole shall be disassembled and the mastic replaced.
4.04 Deflection Test for Non -Rigid Pipe. The maximum allowable pipe deflection for a
completely backfilled non -rigid sewer pipe shall not exceed 5 percent of the nominal
internal pipe diameter. Deflections in a non -rigid pipe shall be checked by measurement
or br pulling a mandrel with the minimum allowable diameter through the pipe. The
minimum allowable diameter shall be equal to the minimum interior diameter of the pipe,
as specified in the applicable portions of the ASTM Standard Specifications or the pipe
manufacturer's recommendations, minus 5 percent of the nominal interior diameter of
the pipe. Those sections of non -rigid pipe with deflections greater than the maximum
allowable 5 percent shall not be acceptable and the Contractor will remove and replace
these sections at his own expense.
The deflection test shall be run between 15 and 30 days after backfilling of each section
of line.
Deflection tests will be run if, in the opinion of the District, testing is warranted. The
program for testing shall be mutually determined by the District and the Contractor. The
Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools and equipment necessary to make the tests and
to perform any work incidental thereto.
5.00 DESIGN CRITERIA
5.01 Sizing. All collection sewer lines shall be designed to flow approximately half full at
peak flow. One hundred gallons per capita day shall be used as the per capita
contribution for average daily flow. A peaking factor of 2.5 shall be used for peak flow.
Minimum line size shall be 8 inches.
5.02 Velocities. All design average flow velocities shall be maintained between 2.5 fps and
15 fps. Minimum velocity shall be 2 fps.
5.03 Slope. Minimum sewer line slopes shall be as follows:
8" .004 ft/ft
10" .003 ft/ft
12" .0022 ft/ft
15" .0015 ft/ft
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18" .0012 ft/ft
21" .0010 ft/ft
24" .0009 ft/ft
27" .0008 ft/ft
5.04 Distances. The distance between manholes shall not exceed 400' unless approved by the
District Engineer.
6.00 GREASE INTERCEPTORS
6.01 General. Because of the impact of grease on the District's lines and treatment plant,
grease interceptors are required on establishments preparing or serving food.
All grease interceptors shall be new and the interceptor and its installation shall be in
conformance with the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code except as modified
herein.
6.02 Requirements For Grease Interceptors. An approved type grease interceptor complying
with the provisions of this section shall be installed in the waste line leading from sinks,.
drains and other fixtures or equipment in the following establislunents: Restaurants,
cafes, Lunch counters, cafeterias, bars and clubs; hotels, hospitals, factory or school
kitchens, or other establishments where grease may be introduced into the drainage or
sewage system. A grease interceptor is not required for individual dwelling units or for
any private living quarters.
6.03 Specifications and Procedures For Grease Interceptors.
A. Plans shall be submitted to and approval obtained from the District prior to the
installation of any grease interceptor in any establishment set forth in subsection
6.02.
B. No grease interceptor shall be installed which has an approved rate of flow of
more than 55 gallons per minute, except when specially approved by the District.
C. No grease interceptor shall be installed which has an approved rate of flow of less
than 20 gallons per minute.
D. Each plumbing fixture or piece of equipment connected to a grease interceptor
shall be provided with an approved type flow control or restricting device
installed in a readily accessible and visible location in the tail piece or drain outlet
of each such fixture. Flow control devices shall be so designed that the total flow
through such device or devices shall at no time be greater than the rated capacity
of the interceptor. No flow control device having adjustable or removable parts
shall be approved.
E. Each grease interceptor required by this section shall have an approved rate of
flow which is not less than that given in the District's EQR schedule for the total
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number and size of fixtures connected thereto or discharging thereunto. The total
capacity in gallons from fixtures discharging into any interceptor shall not exceed
2 1/2 times the flow rate of the subject interceptor.
Any grease interceptor installed or located in such a manner that the inlet is more
than 4 feet lower in elevation that the outlet of any fixture discharging into such
interceptor, shall have an approved rate of flow which is not less than 50 percent
greater than that given in the District's EQR schedule.
F. No more than 4 separate fixtures shall be connected to or discharged into any 1
grease interceptor.
G. For the purpose of this section, the term "fixture" shall mean and include each
plumbing fixture, appliance, apparatus or other equipment required to be
connected to or discharged into a grease interceptor by any provision of this
section.
H. Each grease interceptor shall be vented as required by the Uniform Plumbing
Code and each fixture discharging into a grease interceptor shall be individually
trapped and vented in an approved manner, expect that an approved type grease
interceptor may be used as a fixture trap for a single fixture when the horizontal
distance between the fixture outlet and the grease interceptor does not exceed 4
feet and the vertical tail pipe or drain does not exceed 2 feet.
Each grease interceptor shall be installed and connected so that it shall be at all
times easily accessible for inspection, cleaning and removal of the intercepted
grease.
J. Interceptors shall be maintained in efficient operating conditions by periodic
removal of the accumulated grease. No such collected grease shall be introduced
into any drainage piping, public or private sewer, and it shall be disposed of in
an environmentally safe manner.
K. Each grease interceptor shall be constructed of durable material satisfactory to the
District and shall have a full size, gas tight cover which can be easily and readily
removed.
L. No water jacketed grease interceptor shall be approved or installed.
M. Each grease interceptor shall have an approved water seal of not less than 2
inches in depth or the diameter of its outlet, whichever is greater.
N. No grease interceptor required by this section shall be installed until the type and
model of each size thereof has been approved by the District.
0. The District may require such tests as may be necessary to determine the grease
collecting efficiency of the various types and kinds of grease interceptors to
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establish the rate of flow or other rating thereof. Such test requirements may be
revised or modified from time to time as may be deemed necessary by the
District. A list of approved and acceptable interceptors shall be kept on file in
the office of the District.
P. No grease interceptor shall be installed which does not comply in all respects with
a type or model of each size approved and accepted by the District. Whenever
it shall come to the attention of the District that any grease interceptor does not
so comply, the District shall immediately suspend or revoke such approval.
7.00 CLEANOUTS
All service lines shall have a minimum of 1 cleanout per 100 feet of pipeline length. A
cleanout consisting of a vertical 45° Y and another 45°angle the diameter of the service
line shall be provided within 5 feet of the building being served and the main line to
serve the main. The upper 24 inches of the vertical riser shall be cast or ductile iron and
terminate 4 inches below grade in unimproved areas and at grade in finished driveways,
sidewalks, etc., and be plugged with a water -tight cast iron plug (see Standard Detail in
Appendix E).
III. TRENCHING, BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION
1.00 GENERAL
1.01 Scope. This section shall include all labor, materials, equipment, and miscellaneous
items necessary to perform all excavation, backfilling and compaction of underground
sewer lines and appurtenances as specified herein for the West Glenwood Springs
Sanitation District.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to secure all required excavation permits and
pay all costs thereof.
1.02 Protection of Work.
A. All excavation shall be protected by barricades, lights, signs, etc., as required by
governing federal, state and local safety codes and regulations. Under no
circumstances will more than 20 feet of trench be left open at night. Any trench
left open at night will be protected by a temporary snow fence barricade and
reflective tape.
B. Trench Boxes,Sheeting, Shoring and Bracing - Where trench walls are not
excavated at a stable slope, the Contractor shall provide and maintain sheeting
sufficient to prevent caving, sliding or failure and property or bodily damage.
Under normal construction conditions, sheeting shall be removed as work
progresses. Sheeting shall remain installed if directed by the District or if pipe
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does not have sufficient strength to support backfill based on trench width as
defined by the sheeting.
The Contractor shall be held solely responsible for any violations of applicable
safety standards. Particular attention is called to minimum requirements of
OSHA and the laws, rules and regulations of the State of Colorado.
C. Site Drairiage - Excavation to be protected from surface water at all times.
2.00 MATERIALS
2.01 Embedment Materials. Pipeline embedment materials shall comply with the appropriate
class as listed below.
Class A - Use for all mains that are ductile iron.
A. Characteristics - Densely compacted 3/4" Class 6 aggregate, four inches
below bottom of pipe with densely compacted 3/4" Class 6 aggregate to
12 inches above top of pipe.
B. 3/4" screened rock if approved by District Engineer in specified areas with
clay barriers spaced at not less than 100 feet on center.
2.02 Backfill Material.
A. Characteristics - made of materials free from debris, organic matter and frozen
material. Uniformly graded sufficient to allow proper compaction.
B. No boulders greater than six inches in diameter in top 12 inches of backfill;
bottom, six inches: or sides, six inches.
Generally, no boulder greater than 12 inches in diameter in remainder of trench.
3.00 METHODS AND PROCEDURES
3.01 Site Preparation.
A. Clearing - Remove all vegetation, stumps, roots, organic matter, debris and other
miscellaneous structures and materials from work site.
B. Topsoil Removal - Strip existing topsoil from all areas to be disturbed by
construction. Topsoil to be stockpiled separately from excavated materials.
C. Pavement Removal - Asphalt and bituminous pavements to be cut to the full depth
of pavement. The vertical face of the cut shall be a straight line parallel to the
limit of excavation. Cuts shall be made with a flat -bladed air hammer, concrete
saw, or as approved by the water system superintendent. The method used
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should provide a straight, true cut. All asphalt located within trench limits to be
hauled off site.
Concrete pavements, including curbs, gutters and sidewalks, to be saw cut to the
full depth of pavement. The vertical face of the cut shall be a straight line
parallel to the limit of excavation.
All pavement removal shall be disposed of off site. Broken pavement shall not
be used in backfill material.
3.02 Trench Excavation.
A. Limits of Excavation - Trenches to be excavated along lines and grades as
approved by the District. Trench widths for pipe loading to be measured 12
inches above top of pipe.
Minimum trench width to be the outside diameter of the pipe or conduit plus 16
inches.
Maximum trench width to be the outside diameter of the pipe or conduit plus:
[1] 24 inches for outside pipe diameter of 24 inches or less; [2] 30 inches for
outside pipe diameter of 24 inches or greater.
Trench excavation not to be completed more than 100 feet in advance of pipe
installation. Backfill to be completed within 20 feet of pipe installation by the
end of any working day.
B. Groundwater Control - Contractor to maintain facilities on site to remove all
groundwater from trench. Water shall be kept at least 12 inches below the trench
bottom, to a point such that a firm base for pipe or conduit installation exists.
Facilities shall be maintained until all concrete is cured and backfilling is in place
at least 24 inches above anticipated water levels before water removal is
discontinued. All water removal shall be subject to approval by the District.
C. Stockpile Excavated Material - Excavated material to be stockpiled so as to not
endanger the work or public safety. Maintain existing vehicular and pedestrian
traffic with minimum disruption. Maintain emergency access and access to
existing fire hydrants and water valves. Maintain natural drainage courses and
street gutters.
3.03 Bottom Preparation.
A. Where soils are suitable and have adequate strength, bottom shall be graded and
hand -shaped such that the pipe barrel rests uniformly on embedment material.
B. Bell Holes - Material to be removed to allow installation of all fittings and joint
projections without affecting placement of pipe.
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C. Over -Excavation - Whenever trench is over -excavated to eliminate point bearing
rocks or stones or when undisturbed grade tolerances of 0.1 foot is exceeded, the
Contractor is to re-establish grade using aggregate bedding materials.
D. Unstable Materials - Materials which are not capable of supporting super -imposed
loadings are defined as unstable materials. Should unstable materials be
encountered during excavation, immediately notify the District. If unstable
material is encountered, the trench bottom shall be over -excavated (minimum 6
inches) and backfilled with a clean 1/2" to 11/2" rock. The rock backfill provides
increased water movement and helps stabilize the trench bottom.
E. Rock Excavation - Rock shall be removed to a 4 -inch depth below in bottom pipe
grading. Additionally, all rock loosened during jacking, blasting, etc., shall be
removed from the trench.
3.04 Backfilling.
A. Tamping Equipment - Except immediately next to the pipe, mechanical or air
operated tamping equipment is to be used. Hand equipment, such as T -bar, is to
be used next to pipe if necessary. Care is to be taken when compacting under,
alongside and immediately above pipe to prevent crushing, fracturing, or shifting
of the pipe. The Contractor is to note densities required for materials being
backfilled and shall use appropriate approved equipment to obtain those densities.
B. Moisture Control - Generally, maintain moisture of the backfill material within
± 2% of optimal moisture content as determined by ASTM D 698. Maintain
close tolerances as needed to obtain densities required.
C. Compaction - Maximum density (100%) based upon ASTM D698 or AASHTO
T99.
1. Bedding Material. Includes material used for over -excavation of any kind:
95% Standard Proctor.
2. Select Material: 95% Standard Proctor.
3. Backfill beneath existing or proposed pavements, roadways, sidewalks,
curbs, utility lines and other improvements or within five feet horizontally
of such improvements. 95% Standard Proctor.
4. Backfill within public or designated right-of-way: 90% Standard Proctor
or as shown on the Drawings for those areas outside of No. 3 above.
5. Backfill within undeveloped, green or designated area: 85% Standard
Proctor.
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D. Placing Backfill - The maximum loose lifts of backfill material shall be as follows
(use smaller lifts where necessary to obtain required densities):
1. Bedding and select material: 6 inches;
2. Backfill Material: '6" inches where 95 % compaction required; 12" inches
where less than 95 % compaction required.
E. Maintenance of Backfill - Contractor to maintain all backfill in a satisfactory
condition during the extent of the contract and warranty period. The Contractor
will be responsible for repairing any deterioration or settlement of the road
surface. Notification of the required repairs will be issued by the District. All
costs for repair and all liability, as a result of surface deterioration or settlement,
shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
3.05 Surface Restoration. All existing surface improvements and site disturbed or damaged
during construction to be restored to a condition equal to pre -construction condition. All
restoration costs are considered incidental to the excavation and backfill.
A. Improvements - Replace, repair or reconstruct all improvements as required.
Work will not be accepted until restoration is accepted by the District and all
affected property owners. Improvements include, by example, other utilities,
culverts, structures, curb & gutter, mail boxes, signs, etc.
B. Roadways - All roadways shall be restored to original condition with the
following minimum depths required:
1. Minimum base course material on gravel roadways or minimum depth
gravel on hard surface roadways to be 12 inches.
2. Minimum bituminous surfacing to be 3 inches.
3. Minimum concrete paving to be 6 inches.
4.00 QUALITY CONTROL - FIELD
4.01 Compaction. It should be fully understood that it will be the sole responsibility of the
Contractor to achieve the specified densities for all embedment and backfill materials
placed. Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that correct methods are being used
for the placement and compaction of said materials. Correct backfill methods include,
but are not limited to:
A. Use of proper equipment for existing soil condition encountered.
B. Moisture content of existing soils; determination if water should be added or if
soil should be air-dried to reduce moisture content.
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C. Thickness of backfill lift.
The District shall provide the services of a District Approved geotechnical engineer who
shall monitor the methods of backfill and compaction used to ensure that the desired densities
are being obtained and to ensure that the specified number and types of tests are conducted as
directed by the District Engineer. The services of the geotechnical engineer shall be paid for
by the Contractor.
4.02 Inspection and Testing. Inspection and testing to be performed at the direction of the
District. Contractor to cooperate fully with all persons engaged in testing. Contractor
to excavate as required to allow testing. Contractor to backfill all test excavations in
accordance with these regulations.
4.03 Density Testing and Control.
A. Reference Standards - Density/moisture relationships to be developed for all soil
types encountered according to ASTM D698 or AASHTO T99.
B. Field Testing - Testing for density during compaction operations to be done in
accordance with ASTM D2922 using nuclear density methods.
C. Frequency of Testing - Minimum of one (1) test for each 100 feet of trench or
as directed by the District. Contractor to excavate to depths required by Engineer
for testing and backfill test holes to density specified. Testing to be paid for by
the Contractor or Developer.
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APPENDIX C
WEST GLENWOOD SPRINGS SANITATION DISTRICT
SPECIAL FEE AND COST RELMIBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
This Special Fee and Cost Reimbursement Agreement is entered into by and between the
West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District, whose address is P. 0. Box 866, Glenwood Springs,
Colorado 81602 (hereinafter "District") and , whose address
is , (hereinafter " ").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the District is a Colorado special district and quasi -municipal corporation
formed and functioning under the authority of C.R.S. §32-1-101, et seq. and §31-35-401, et
seq., providing sanitary sewer service to the area around West Glenwood Springs, Colorado;
and
WHEREAS, is the owner of that certain real property described in
Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and desires to undertake
the projects or activities described in Paragraph 1; and
WHEREAS, the above activity or project will require the District to provide the special
services and incur the costs set forth in Paragraph 2; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §§32-1-1001(1)(d), (j -m) and §31-35-402(1)(f), the
District has the authority to require reimbursement of its out-of-pocket costs in providing
services to District customers, including but not limited to sewer connections, inclusions and
exclusions from the District, and planning and review of line extensions; and
WHEREAS, Sections 5.01, 7.04, and 8.01 of the Rules and Regulations of the District
provide that the District may charge legal, engineering, publication, recording, inspection, and
other fees of customers desiring services from the District; and
WHEREAS, the special fees paid and collected by virtue of this Agreement shall be used
solely to pay for the cost of planning, engineering review and inspection, legal review,
administrative review, and actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by the District in relation to the
anticipated project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District and desire to set
forth their agreements and understandings concerning this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises of the
parties, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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1. desires to undertake the following projects or activities
involving the District or its water and sewer systems:
Inclusion into the District
Exclusion from the District
Sewer line 'extension
Other (describe)
2. The activity or project being undertaken by will require the
District to provide the following special services or incur the following costs:
Engineering review and advice
Legal review and advice
Preparation of plats or plans
Inspections
Recording fees
Filing fees
Other (describe)
3. agrees to pay the District in full for all special services
provided or actual costs incurred by the District in relation to the project or activity described
above on receipt of an itemized billing for those services from the District. All such amounts
are due within 30 days of the date of the bill, with interest on any overdue amounts to be
assessed at 1.0 percent per month. In the event that such amounts remain unpaid 30 days after
the date they are billed, the District reserves the right to cease supplying any and all sewer
services being provided, review and processing of applications for service, inclusion, exclusion,
and line extension. In the event the District is forced to pursue collection of any amounts due
and unpaid under this provision, it shall be entitled to collect attorneys fees, filing, and recording
fees incurred in such collection efforts in addition to the unpaid amounts due, plus interest.
4. agrees to provide a deposit to the District in the amount of
$ at the time of making the initial application for the . The District
shall not commence to provide any of the services desired by the applicant, or advance any
costs, until this deposit is received by the District. Any amount by which the applicant's deposit
exceeds the cost assessed under this section shall be refunded to the applicant within a reasonable
time after final action has been taken on the project. Any amount by which the deposit is less
than the total costs due to the District under this Agreement shall be due and payable subject to
the provisions of Paragraph 2, above.
5. The District specifically does not agree to act favorably on the application made
by in exchange for payment of the special fees set forth above.
6. This Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement of the parties on
the subject matter herein. No promise or undertaking has been made by any party, and no
understanding exists with respect to the transaction contemplated, except as expressly set forth
herein. All prior and contemporaneous negotiations and understandings between the parties are
embodied and merged into this Agreement.
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7. This Agreement may be amended from time to time by amendments made by the
parties in written form and executed in the same manner as this Agreement.
8. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and
their assigns and successors in interest.
9. If any covenant, term, condition, or provision under this Agreement shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such
covenant, term, condition, or provision shall not affect any other provision contained herein.
10. The parties agree and intend that this Agreement shall run with the land described
in Exhibit A, attached hereto, and be a burden upon that property until final payment has been
made to the District of all fees due and payable under this Agreement, or until the earlier
termination of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this SPECIAL FEE AGREEMENT
on the day and year adjacent to their respective signatures.
Date: By
ATTEST
Secretary
Date:
Date
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WEST GLENWOOD SPRINGS
SANITATION DISTRICT
Chairman
APPLICANT:
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
Acknowledged, subscribed, and sworn to before me this day of
1997, by as Chairman, and by
as Secretary, on behalf of the West Glenwood Springs Sanitation District.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
Acknowledged, subscribed, and sworn to before me this day of
1997, by
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires:
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Notary Public