Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Paradise Valley Unified School District for Sale and Use of Potable/Non- Potable Water for Turf and Landscape Watering (Ordinance S-46065)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Phoenix and the Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) to sell Potable Water and Non-Potable Water for PVUSD's use in watering turf and landscaping. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This IGA will replace an existing 20-year agreement (Contract 88412) which expires on Oct. 7, 2019.
The Water Services Department (WSD) has constructed and maintains a non-potable-water-specific system for conveyance of non-potable water in portions of its service area for irrigation purposes. Because of its reduced cost when compared to potable water, non-potable water is desired by large turf irrigators such as parks, golf courses and schools. Moreover, the use of non-potable water avails the City’s potable water supplies for other purposes. At its Pinnacle High School in north Phoenix, PVUSD has invested in infrastructure to receive both potable and non-potable water via WSD’s system. The availability of both water types provides operational flexibility to the City and the school. This agreement is specific to irrigation uses and does not include potable water used for domestic purposes.
Contract Term
The Agreement is effective upon execution by both parties, and has a term of ten years with two options to extend for additional five-year terms, which may be exercised by the City Manager or his designee.
Financial Impact
PVUSD’s monthly billing from WSD will reflect the volume and type of water consumed by Pinnacle High School.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved IGA 88412 with PVUSD for the Sale and Use of Potable/Non-Potable Water for Turf Irrigation on June 30, 1999.
Location
3535 E. Mayo Blvd.
Council District: 2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.