TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Amanda Balzer
Policy and Planning Advisor
Public Works
Aaron Moldver
Environmental Programs Manager
Public Works
Ernie Fix
Operations Manager
Public Works
Chris Stenger
Deputy Director
TITLE:
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State of the Utilities and Investment Drivers
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Utilities locally, regionally, and across the nation are at risk due to aging infrastructure, increasing regulatory requirements, and rising operational costs. Public Works maintains a combined utility asset inventory with a replacement value of roughly $4 billion dollars. As the city ages and the early infrastructure starts to reach the end of the life, Public Works needs to focus on strategic planning for generational investments to continue delivering reliable services at a good value. Public Works is collaborating with Finance to provide Council context for utility investment needs in alignment with the utility rate study and biennial budget process. The March 3rd staff report will provide a high-level overview of the state of the utilities and investment drivers. Presentations in Q2 2026 will provide a deeper dive by utility ahead of budget decisions.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Water System Plan, Wastewater System Plan, and future Stormwater and Surface Water System Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
o Water Demand - On average 7 million gallons per day (MGD) is supplied to Redmond residences and business annually.
o Stormwater Management - Approximately 11 billion gallons of rainfall land within City of Redmond and needs to be managed to prevent flooding and protect stream health.
o Wastewa...
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