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2015 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM <br />priority list. The roadway carries over <br />20,000 vehicles per day within a very <br />congested segment of roadway adjacent to <br />an interchange with 1 -5 freeway. In addition, <br />54 school buses and 309 passenger buses <br />cross the rail tracks. Staff seeks Federal <br />funding support either through OCTA or <br />independently for 25% to 50% of the project <br />construction cost through Regional Surface <br />Transportation Program, CMACZ, <br />Demonstration, and Federal Section 130 <br />funds. <br />OCTA has been the lead agency for the planning <br />and environmental studies of the other two <br />grade separations at (2) Grand Avenue and (3) <br />17th Street. It's anticipated that they will seek <br />funding to implement those two projects. <br />Automated Meter Infrastructure (Public Works <br />Agency) <br />The City supplies potable water to over 45,000 <br />customer accounts which include all of the City's <br />324,000 plus residents, business, and <br />institutions. All customer accounts are metered <br />by traditional dummy meters which record <br />water usage mechanically and are manually <br />read every two months. The City is committed <br />to pursuing Automated Meter Infrastructure <br />(AMI) and converting all meters to new smart <br />meters capable of detecting leaks and allows <br />customers to manage their water consumption <br />on a daily basis. The proposed system will have <br />customer engagement which will generate <br />notifications such as excessive water use, <br />irregular consumption patterns, and most <br />importantly water leaks. The system is planned <br />to be completely wireless and accessible <br />through the Web. This is a key water <br />conservation project. The City has awarded a <br />contract to perform a feasibility study and <br />implementation plan. Full AMI conversion and <br />implementation costs are estimated to be in the <br />range of $14 million. Staff will continue to seek <br />funding for automated meter infrastructure. <br />Replacement Water Wells (Public Works <br />Agency) <br />The City supplies up to 70% of water demand via <br />a system of groundwater wells. A number of <br />these wells are aging and no longer produce the <br />quantity or quality of water they once did. In <br />order to sustain the quantity and quality of <br />water for the community at the lowest cost <br />possible, it is essential to retain our <br />groundwater pumping capacity. A need exists <br />to drill and equip new replacement wells. As a <br />regional aquifer, this project would also protect <br />the integrity of the aquifer for other water <br />producers. The City is in the process of <br />acquiring a site and has prepared a preliminary <br />feasibility study for up to two new replacement <br />wells. The replacement well improvements are <br />estimated to be in the cost range of $7 million. <br />Staff will continue to seek funding for the <br />replacement of water wells. <br />Reclaimed Water System Master Plan (Public <br />Works Agency) <br />The Orange County Water District (OCWD) owns <br />and operates a reclaimed water system, a <br />portion of which traverses through parts of <br />Santa Ana. Santa Ana properties may connect <br />to the reclaimed water system, where available. <br />Currently only a limited number of parcels have <br />access to the system as the reclaimed water <br />pipelines only exists in a limited area. The City is <br />considering commissioning a reclaimed water <br />system master plan to identify opportunities to <br />expand the system to serve reclaimed water <br />demands. The OCWD has tentatively committed <br />to supply additional reclaimed water but Santa <br />Ana will have to fund construction costs <br />associated with expanding the system. The <br />reclaimed water master plan is estimated to <br />CITY OF SANTA ANA <br />65B -15 <br />