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I INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP www.Intorweotgrp.com evaluated the performance of professional, technical and support staff. He also evaluated current programs with recommendations to City Council for new construction projects, acquisition of water property rights, maintenance programs, and residential services; prepared contract proposals that included emergency contacts, design/build projects, facilitate community Input as it related to current and proposed programs/services, and evaluated the availability and cost effectiveness of outside service providers. Thom worked with other department directors, and City Manager to plan, organize and Implement programs affecting areas of responsibilities and matters of concern. La Bonita Pump Station — Project Included; five booster pumps for 11.5 MGD, burled 250,000 gallon blending reservoir, 750 kw emergency generator, SCADA controls and chlorination system. Budget was $8.4m. La Bonita Transmission Water Main—10,500 lineal feet of 24-Inch CML&C steel pipe Including bore/Jack trenchless technology under a railroad crossing, including traffic control and relocation of existing facilities. Budget was $1.6m. Citywide Water Main Replacement Program — project included multiple locations within the City limits to upgrade 6-Inh through 12-Inch water mains, which includes new water services, fire hydrants, and PRV stations. Design Included various street redesign/construction locations. Budget was $8m over two years. - Portola Park Water Well — Design/build a third water well to a depth of 1,000 feet including a 150-hp electric motor and 2,500 lineal feet of 12- inch PVC C-900 pipeline Into the La Bonita Pump Station with a 1,100 GPM capacity, Including SCADA connections into City's system for fully automatic operations. Budgeted cost was $1.8m - La Bonita Water Well — Drilled the City's second water well, equipped with vertical pump with 850-GPM capacity and 15D-hp electric motor, 1,200 lineal feet of 8-inch PVC-C900 discharged Into La Bonita Pump Station's blending reservoir, along with pumping facility to an existing storm drain line, with Instrumentation to operate Including hydraulic controlled by cla- vaive and connected to City's existing SALAD system. Budget cost was $1.6m. Water Resources Manager 1997 — 2009 City of Santa Ana ( CA Thom provided skilled leadership developing and Implementing department goals and objectives; preparing and managing annual budget; implementing effective field maintenance/system operation activities; executing a safety program and enhancing coordination between professional and field personnel; and overseeing CIP for the City's infrastructure with emergency/security preparation. Thom developed a sewer enterprise ($3.4 million) for the City's sewer infrastructure operations improvements and ensured compliance with sewer Waste Discharge requirements. He developed and managed long-range planning for adequate water supplies including three new water wells. He also developed a staff succession plan and additional revenue sources ($300k/yr: ten yr. lease agreement) for the City. He provided enhanced communications with City Council, City departments, water and power agencies, legislators, civic leaders and community groups, and he served as intergovernmental liaison with the Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District. Thom also performed duties as a Metropolitan Water District Board of Director for the City (1997-2005). In this role, he presented policy recommendations on State and Federal legislation issues affecting the City's Water and Sewer Enterprise to City Manager, Council and other boards and commissions. 25F-94 Page 42