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City of Azle
Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund Descriptions

1. Emergency Process Equipment Generator and Onshore Generator for Raw Water Intake Station

This project consists of providing the water treatment plant with an emergency generator with the
ability to produce enough electricity to power all primary equipment necessary to safely treat
incoming raw water and all essential monitoring and control equipment. In addition, this project will
add a land-based generator for the raw water pump station that will provide backup power to the
intake station. Adding both of these generators will allow the City to continue to supply potable water
to its customers in the event of an extended power outage.

Cost: $260,000

Funding Source: Prior Year Bond and C.O. Funds
ARPA Funds

Operating Budget Impact: No direct financial impact on the operating budget is expected as a
result of this project. No additional staff will be required as a third-party
contractor will be hired to perform the construction. Current staff
members will be involved with the project and they must dedicate time
to oversee the project which does take staff time away from routine
duties creating an indirect impact on the operating budget.

Department: Administration
Water Department

2. Walnut Creek Lift Station Upgrade

This project consists of the upgrade of the existing Walnut Creek Lift Station. The existing lift station
is near capacity. The upgrade will allow for future development in the area.

Cost: $550,000

Funding Source: Excess Bond Reserve Funds
Sewer Impact Fees

Operating Budget Impact: No direct financial impact on the operating budget is expected as a
result of this project. No additional staff will be required as a third-party
contractor will be hired to perform the labor. Current staff members will
be involved with the project and they must dedicate time to oversee the
project which does take staff time away from routine duties creating an
indirect impact on the operating budget.

Department: Administration
Utility Maintenance

3. Walnut Creek Force Main Upgrade

This project consists of the upgrade of the existing sewer force main from the Walnut Creek Lift
Station to the Ash Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project will be performed in conjunction
with the Walnut Creek Lift Station Upgrade project and will allow for future development in the area.

Cost: $1,500,000

City of Azle FY 2023-2024 Budget 195