Matthew Christian

This document outlines the City of Archdale's Water Distribution Asset Management Plan. It details the methodologies for developing an updated asset inventory and GIS maps, performing a desktop risk assessment of water distribution mains, and forecasting renewal and replacement needs for the next 10 years. Key focus areas include prioritizing future projects based on asset risk, developing a Capital Improvement Plan, and implementing programs for rehabilitation, replacement, operations, and maintenance, alongside recommendations for GIS inventory management, valve exercising, leak/break tracking, and water auditing, to ensure the long-term success and minimize risks within the water distribution system.

This document outlines a comprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study for the City of Archdale, serving as a financial roadmap for the utility's long-term viability. It focuses on strategies to meet revenue requirements, debt service obligations, and capital improvement needs through sustainable rate adjustments. Key objectives include achieving specific financial targets such as operating ratios, maintaining adequate cash reserves, and ensuring debt service coverage while fully executing the Capital Improvement Plan. The study presents various rate scenarios and provides recommendations for uniform annual rate increases, potential separation of water and sewer funds, and continuous monitoring of non-revenue water to ensure equitable and affordable service through fiscal year 2034.

The council meeting addressed a variety of municipal items, including the recognition of the Trinity High School Wrestling Team and the receipt of a National Night Out award. Key actions included the approval of consent items like the 2026 Audit Contract and budget amendments, the adoption of a resolution supporting the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority utility regionalization study, and the approval of rezoning requests for commercial development. Additionally, the council updated the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances regarding infrastructure, pedestrian access, outdoor lighting, and bicycle parking. City Manager updates covered inter-municipal meetings and wastewater infrastructure, while a public comment session addressed potential changes to local fowl ordinances. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters including budget amendments for a rural transformation grant and a water system asset inventory assessment grant. Proclamations were issued for National Public Works Week and National Travel and Tourism Week. The Council discussed and authorized a request to close Bonnie Place for the annual National Night Out, approved an interlocal agreement for fire inspections with the Guil-Rand Fire Department, and authorized a wireless consulting services agreement for evaluating potential cellular equipment installations on city property.

The board convened for a budget work session to review fiscal year performance metrics, proposed capital improvement projects, current fund balances, and anticipated expense drivers for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, an update was provided regarding the Piedmont Triad Regional Wastewater Regionalization initiative, including its development history, associated costs, and projected growth timeline.