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the engineering design for the rehabilitation of the WWTP,which will take at least two to three years to develop, depending on the option selected Next steps,as presented by staff, include a presentation to Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission, award of design contract,peer evaluation, engagement of financial consulting services, and accepting applications for the Utilities Advisory Committee(UAC) As public comment,Daniel Adland asked whether the plant was secure in the event of major flooding Steve Stockton stated high peak flows in the river will be substantially reduced because of Seven Oaks Dam Dennis Bell pointed out an increase in electricity rates would likely eliminate any energy savings experienced and he expressed concern the financial burden of the rehabilitation will fall on the ratepayers Council Members questioned staff concerning several topics including,the importance of the MBR system as it relates to the overall process, code requirements and possible violations,the value of establishing an ongoing maintenance plan,potential for obsolescence,peer evaluation costs,possible energy savings with an upgraded system, flood vulnerability, and a review of the costs and timelines associated with each of the three options presented Mayor Foster announced the City will find an efficient and cost effective way to move forward with the project that will be acceptable to the public He encouraged his colleagues to use these next few weeks to consider everything they have heard tonight Staff plans to present a design contract and financial consulting services either on February 19 or on March 5, 2019, for City Council's consideration ADJOURNMENT There being no further action required the special meeting adjourned at 6 52 P M The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on February 19,2019 Speciall CC—February 7,2019 Page 2