Page 1 of 4 Common Council Meeting Council Chambers of City Municipal Building 115 West Pleasant Street Public Hearing – 6:45 p.m. Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m. October 14, 2021 Agenda Public Hearing – 6:45 p.m. For members of the public to share their ideas and opinions about how a public comment section may be added to regularly scheduled meeting agendas. Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Approval of minutes of Previous Common Council meeting – September 23, 2021 6. Department Report – Business Development and Planning A. Summary of developments and new businesses B. Upcoming developments and businesses C. Residential development and Portage Housing Task Force update D. Portage video project E. Upcoming virtual program to assist businesses with employee recruitment and retention 7. City Administrator’s Report A. Taxi service challenges B. Ambulance service agreement C. Townships fire agreement 8. Mayor’s Report A. Communications, Wis. Open Meeting Law and Committee Structure
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Common Council Meeting Council Chambers of City Municipal Building
115 West Pleasant Street Public Hearing – 6:45 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m. October 14, 2021
Agenda
Public Hearing – 6:45 p.m. For members of the public to share their ideas and opinions about how a public comment section may be added to regularly scheduled meeting agendas. Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Approval of minutes of Previous Common Council meeting – September 23,
2021 6. Department Report – Business Development and Planning
A. Summary of developments and new businesses B. Upcoming developments and businesses C. Residential development and Portage Housing Task Force update D. Portage video project E. Upcoming virtual program to assist businesses with employee recruitment and
retention 7. City Administrator’s Report
A. Taxi service challenges B. Ambulance service agreement C. Townships fire agreement
8. Mayor’s Report A. Communications, Wis. Open Meeting Law and Committee Structure
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9. Consent Agenda A. Reports of Sub-Committees, Boards, and Commissions
1. Human Resources Committee, September 16, 2021 2. Plan Commission, September 20, 2021 3. Finance/Administration Committee, September 22, 2021 and September
27, 2021 4. Police and Fire Commission, September 21 and September 22, 2021 5. Board of Zoning Appeals, October 4, 2021 6. Legislative and Regulatory Committee, October 4, 2021 7. Park and Recreation Board, October 5, 2021 8. Historic Preservation Commission, October 6, 2021 9. Municipal Services and Utilities Committee, October 7, 2021 10. Taxi Operator license issued September 28, 2021
10. Old Business
A. Ordinance 1. Ordinance No. 21-06 relative to Board of Airport Commissioners
11. New Business
A. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 21-34 relative to Establishment of New Ward Map as Result
of 2021 Redistricting
B. Consideration of recommendation from Human Resources Committee 1. 2022 Labor Agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association 2. Letter of Agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association
regarding K-9 Officer C. Consideration of recommendations from Legislative and Regulatory Committee
1. Class “A’ Combination Licenses a. Dolgencorp, LLC, 501 East Wisconsin Street, Chris Engelhardt, agent
(Dollar General Store #22586) b. Crawford Oil Co. Inc., 1901 East Highway 33, Eric Steven Madsen,
agent (Fort BP) 2. Class “B” Combination License
a. The Friendly Neighborhood Tavern LLC, 223 West Oneida Street, Ryan Edward Pomeranke, agent (The Friendly Tavern)
D. Consideration of recommendations from Finance/Administration Committee
1. Monthly claims
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E. Consideration of recommendations from Municipal Services and Utilities
Committee 1. Engineering proposal from Strand Associates, Inc. for development of
Facility Plan and Phosphorus Compliance Plan for WWTP F. Hearing at the request of Michelle L. Schultz to reconsider the denial of her taxi
cab operator license application
12. Adjournment The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need reasonable
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accommodations due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk at 608-742-2176 no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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Common Council Proceedings City of Portage
Regular Meeting Council Chambers September 23, 2021 Municipal Building 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Dodd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call
Also present: Mayor Dodd, City Clerk Moe, City Administrator Murphy, City Attorney
Spankowski, Director of Business Development and Planning Sobiek, Police Chief Klafke
Media Present: Jonathan Richie (Portage Daily Register), William Royal (Cable TV) 3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. Approval of Agenda
No changes. 5. Approval of minutes of Previous Common Council meeting and Public Hearing
– September 9, 2021 Motion by Charles, second by Monfort to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2021 meeting. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
6. Consideration from Finance/Administration Committee
A. Consideration of Resolution No. 21-33 relative to Fee Schedule (sanitary sewer rates)
Motion by Nachreiner, second by Radant to adopt Resolution No. 21-33 relative to Fee Schedule (sanitary sewer rates). Motion carried 7 to 1 on call of roll with Shimpach voting no.
7. Department Report – Administration
City Clerk Moe presented the department report.
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A. Redistricting The County approved the tentative supervisory district plan on September 15th, which means the deadline for the City to create wards and aldermanic districts is October 15th.
Challenges in creating the maps include large Census blocks, keeping aldermanic districts as close to the ideal population as possible, keeping as close as possible to the tentative supervisory district plan.
Staff has been in contact with County staff to address adjustments needed with the tentative supervisory plan to meet the targets for both City and County.
The proposed ward and aldermanic district map was reviewed. The map will be on the Council agenda for action on October 14th.
B. Election In addition to routine voter list maintenance; notices went out for four-year Maintenance, ERIC movers, indefinitely confined absentee request confirmation. The current term for Election Inspectors expires December 31, 2021. The Elections Commission has sent correspondence to the state party chairs informing them of deadlines to submit inspector nominees. Correspondence from the City will be sent to county party chairs as well. Council will be approving appointments in December. Election legislation continues to be monitored and reviewed. County has received and is reviewing letter from Wisconsin Assembly Special Counsel Gableman in regard to the November 2020 election.
C. Licensing Staff has reviewed how the changes implemented in the application process have worked; as well as having met with taxi service and Tavern League to discuss concerns. Revisions are being made to the taxi operator and operator applications.
D. Employee insurance benefits Health insurance open enrollment begins for employees next week. Employee meetings will be held next week to go over insurance benefits and other plans offered in 2022.
8. City Administrator’s Report A. 9-11 Ceremony Police and Fire held a service in remembrance of 9-11 on September 11th. B. Celebration of Freedom event
Wisconsin American Legion is holding the third annual Celebration of Freedom event this weekend.
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C. Wisconsin International Poultry show
The Wisconsin International Poultry show is taking place this weekend.
D. Portage Housing Availability Task Force The findings of the survey were presented to the Plan Commission this week. The survey will assist in future planning.
9. Consent Agenda
A. Reports of Sub-Committees, Boards, and Commissions Park and Recreation Board meeting of September 7, 2021 Business Improvement District Board of Directors meeting of September 8, 2021 Tourism Promotion Commission meeting of September 9, 2021 Community Development Authority meeting of September 9, 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Committee meeting of September 9, 2021 Finance/Administration Committee meeting of September 9, 2021 Library Board meeting of September 14, 2021 Human Resources Committee meeting of September 16, 2021 Operator licenses issued September 2, 10, 14, 2021 Taxi Cab Operator licenses issued September 10, 2021
Motion by Charles, second by Monfort to remove the Human Resources Committee minutes of September 16, 2021 from the consent agenda, as they were not included in the packet, and accept the reports on the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
10. New Business
A. Consideration of recommendation from Legislative and Regulatory Committee 1. Ordinance No. 21-06 relative to Board of Airport Commissioners Ordinance No. 21-06 relative to Board of Airport Commissioners received its first reading. 2. Operator License applications
a. Kevin R. Polakowski Motion by Charles, second by Shimpach to deny an Operator License for Kevin R. Polakowski due to an inaccurate/incomplete application and two (2) alcohol related incidents within the past five (5) years, those being Guilty of underage drinking on 07/24/2017 and 10/23/2017. Mr. Polakowski did not list one of the convictions, and the conviction listed did not include a date. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
b. Dalton M. Andersen Motion by Charles, second by Radant to deny an Operator License for Dalton M. Andersen due to an inaccurate/incomplete application; Guilty of underage drinking 05/17/2017. The application was checked “no” for any
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violations within the past five (5) years. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
3. Taxi Cab Operator License applications
a. Michelle L. Schultz Motion by Charles, second by Radant to deny a Taxi Cab Operator License for Michelle L. Schultz due to an inaccurate/incomplete application. Ms. Schultz did not list the following traffic offenses within the past five (5) years: Guilty of no proof of insurance on 06/26/2017 and 02/24/2020, and Guilty of unregistered vehicle on 02/24/2020. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
b. Dustin T. Amend Motion by Charles, second by Radant to deny a Taxi Cab Operator License for Dustin T. Amend due to an inaccurate/incomplete application. Mr. Amend did not list the following traffic offenses within the past five (5) years: Guilty of deviating from the lane of traffic on 08/24/2016; Guilty of no insurance on 08/24/2016 and 07/13/2018; and Guilty of speeding intermediate (11-19 over) on 07/17/2018. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
B. Consideration of recommendations from Finance/Administration Committee
Monthly claims 1. Proposal from Hanson Design Group, LLC for design services for stand-by
generator Motion by Nachreiner, second by Monfort to approve the proposal from Hanson Design Group, LLC for design services for stand-by generator, base services in the amount of $29,450, option no. 1 in the amount of $4,550, and option no. 2 in the amount of $1,250. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
2. Resolution No. 21-32 relative to Exemption from County Library Tax Motion by Nachreiner, second by Hahn to adopt Resolution No. 21-32 relative to Exemption from County Library Tax. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll with Shimpach abstaining.
3. Short-term loan Motion by Nachreiner, second by Hahn to approve the short-term loan in the amount of $75,500 with Portage State Bank. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
4. Surplus Property Motion Nachreiner, second by Hahn to approve the list of surplus property as presented and to put up for sale. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
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5. Roof repair proposal for 114 West Cook Street Motion by Nachreiner, second by Radant to approve the proposal from South Central Wisconsin Roofing for the roof repair at 114 West Cook Street. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
6. Roof repair proposal for 804 MacFarlane Road Motion by Nachreiner, second by Hahn to approve the proposal from South Central Wisconsin Roofing for the roof repair at 804 MacFarlane Road. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
7. Financial Policies and Procedures required by WisDOT and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Motion by Nachreiner, second by Monfort to approve the Financial Policies and Procedures required by WisDOT and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
8. Title VI Plan required by WisDot and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Motion by Nachreiner, second by Radant to approve the Title VI Plan required by WisDOT and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
11. Adjournment
Motion by Shimpach, second by Hahn to suspend the rules and place a public hearing prior to the start of our October 14th Common Council agenda. This hearing would be for members of the public to share their ideas and opinions about how we may add a public comment section to our regularly scheduled agendas. Ald. Nachreiner and Havlovic commented that they do not want personal attacks allowed. Ald. Hahn agreed, but commented that it would be ok to vent against elected officials. Mayor Dodd commented that there is a policy to file a complaint against an elected official. Ald. Charles did not oppose holding a public hearing; but if the issue was continued to be discussed, wanted to have a Committee of the Whole meeting instead of just having the issue at the Legislative Committee meeting. City Attorney Spankowski reminded Council that the City has a committee structure; not a committee of the whole structure. Ald. Radant commented that one constituent contacted him in favor of public comments. He stated he is against the motion. Ald. Monfort commented that the established committee process works.
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City Attorney Spankowski stated that if the motion were to be approved, procedurally, the Council would want to instruct the City Clerk to publish a Class 1 notice of the hearing. Ald. Havlovic questioned if there was confusion between a public hearing in which one presents their views, and public comments which is an “open mic”. Motion carried 6 to 2 on call of roll with Monfort and Radant voting no.
Motion by Charles, second by Monfort to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll at 8:13 pm.
Marie A. Moe, WCPC, MMC City Clerk
Date approved:
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City of Portage Human Resources Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 6:00 p.m. City Municipal Building, 115 West Pleasant Street
Common Council Chambers Minutes
Members Present: Rick Dodd, Chairperson; Mike Charles, Mark Hahn, Martin
Havlovic, Jeffrey Monfort, Dennis Nachreiner Also Present: City Clerk Moe, City Administrator Murphy Media Present: Jonathan Richie (Portage Register), Blake Zirbes (Cable TV)
1. Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dodd at 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of minutes from of August 11, 2021 meeting Motion by Monfort, second by Nachreiner to approve the minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll with Charles abstaining.
3. Discussion and review of concerns raised by resident with respect to US 51 Reconstruction Project Mayor Dodd informed the committee that Mitchel Craig notified him approximately 15 minutes prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance at the meeting presenting his complaint; but that he was not withdrawing his complaint.
4. Adjourn to Closed Session per Chap. 19.85(1)(c) to review performance issues with City employees and Proposed 2022 Labor Agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association Motion by Charles, second by Monfort to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Chapter 18.85(1)(c) to review performance issues with City employees and Proposed 2022 Labor Agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll at 6:01 p.m. City Administrator Murphy left the room.
5. Return to Open Session for action on item(s) discussed in Closed Session
Motion by Charles, second by Hahn to temporarily adjourn the closed session to address performance issues with City employees, with the intent to reconvene to closed session to take up the propose 2022 Labor Agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll at 7:09 p.m.
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City Administrator Murphy rejoined the meeting. Mayor Dodd stated that upon review of the citizen complaint from Mitchel Craig, dated 09/13/2021 (received 09/14/2021), the Committee could only go by the information provided on the written complaint as the complainant declined to appear to provide further information and clarification. Following review of the complaint, the Committee decided no further investigation is warranted and considers this complaint closed. The Committee acknowledges there may have been some miscommunication between the City, DOT, and business owners at points during the two (2) years of construction. The Committee will release the complaint from Mitchel Craig, dated 09/13/2021, and the memorandum to the Human Resources Committee from City Administrator Murphy, dated 08/30/2021, outlining the sequence of communications with Mr. Craig.
6. Adjourn to Closed Session per Chap. 19.85(1)(c) to review Proposed 2022 Labor Agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association Motion by Charles, second by Monfort to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Chapter 18.85(1)(c) to review Proposed 2022 Labor Agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll at 7:13 p.m.
7. Return to Open Session for action on item(s) discussed in Closed Session Motion by Charles, second by Nachreiner to reconvene to Open Session for action on item(s) discussed in Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll at 7:56 p.m. Motion by Charles, second by Monfort to recommend to Council approval of the proposed 2022 Labor Agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association with the discussed change in the K-9 provision of the Agreement. Motion 5 to 1 on call of roll with Hahn voting no.
8. Adjournment Motion by Charles, second by Monfort to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll. The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Marie A. Moe, WPCPC, MMC City Clerk Date Approved:
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City of Portage Plan Commission Meeting Public Hearing, 6:25 p.m.
Monday, September 20, 2021, 6:30 p.m. City Municipal Building, 115 West Pleasant Street
City Council Chamber Minutes
Members present: Mayor Rick Dodd, Chairperson, Mike Charles, Frank Miller,
Chuck Sulik, and Brian Zirbes. Member excused: Hank Egan and Erica Lyles-Flick Media present: Blake Zirbes, Portage Community Cable TV Others present: Administrator Murphy, Director Sobiek, Kristin Runge, Jim Grothman, Ed Kalles, Mike Babcock, Tony Belay, and Ben Colrud. Public Hearing - 6:25 p.m. To consider the Conditional Use permit application for Angela Campbell and Krystle Campbell, Parcel #2395, 600 Volk Street, City of Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Director Sobiek read the public hearing notice aloud. Mayor Dodd asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor or against the Conditional Use permit application. Hearing none, Mayor Dodd asked a second time if there was anyone else present who wished to speak in favor or against the application. Hearing none, Mayor Dodd asked a third time, if there was anyone else present who wished to speak for or against the application. Hearing none, Mayor Dodd declared the Public Hearing closed at 6:28 p.m. Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m. 1. Roll call 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
Motion by Charles, second by Sulik, to approve the minutes of the August 16 meeting as presented. Motion passed with Dodd, Charles, Miller, and Sulik voting yes, and Zirbes abstaining, on a call of the roll.
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3. Presentation of Portage Area Affordable Housing Community Survey, Kristen Runge, Ph.D, UW Extension Community. Professor Runge outlined the results of the 2021 Portage Area Community Housing Survey using a Power Point presentation.
858 Portage area residents started the survey and 591respondents completed the survey.
Survey respondents mirrored the demographics of Portage which has a median age of 36.6 years. 73 percent of respondents were from women. This is not unusual as most Wisconsin surveys show a majority of women as respondents. Most respondents were homeowners.
Quality of schools and access to broadband/high speed internet were the two most important factors when residents chose which community to live.
Respondents indicated support for a diverse range of housing options with strong support for single family and mixed use.
Respondents showed strong support for senior housing and for housing for lower income individuals.
Murphy inquired on the respondents support for different types of housing. Runge responded that the survey responses seem to indicate the Portage survey respondents are open to diverse types of housing.
The Community Survey is part of the Portage Housing Task Force’s efforts to issue a Portage Area Housing Report this Fall.
4. Discussion and possible action on granting the Conditional Use permit application for Angela Campbell and Krystle Campbell, 925 W. Carroll Street, Parcel #2395. Director Sobiek reported that Angela Campbell and Krystle Campbell have submitted a Conditional Use permit (CUP) application to allow operation of a Tourism Rooming House (TRH) at 600 Volk Street (Parcel #2395). The 3-bedroom, 3,940 sf tourism rooming house would be rented out on weekends (Friday-Sunday) only, with an estimated customer count of under 8 individuals per day. Because the property, located at the end of the dead end street, has a large driveway and ample on-site parking, the need for any on-street parking is mitigated. Newly enacted City Code, Sec 90-58 (12) outlines the requirements for operating a TRH, including a CUP, zoning and occupancy permit, and an
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annual notice of filing with the Portage City Clerk (unless a TRH license has been obtained). A license from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for a TRH must also be obtained if the TRH is operated for more than 10 days in any 365-day period The City has no public comments as a result of the public hearing notice. Staff recommend approval of this Conditional Use permit. In accordance with Section 90-62 (1) of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Director Sobiek, as Zoning Administrator, presented the following findings:
1. The Conditional Use is in harmony with the recommendations of the comprehensive plan.
2. The Condition Use will not result in substantial or undue
adverse impact on nearby property, the character of the neighborhood, environment, parking, public improvements, public property, or other matters affecting the public health, safety, or general welfare, either as they now exist or as they may be in the future.
3. The Condition Use maintains the desired consistency of land
uses and development related to the environs of the subject property.
4. The Condition Use is located in an area that will be
adequately served by, and will not impose an undue burden on any of the improvements, facilities, utilities or services provided by public agencies serving the subject property.
The potential public benefit outweigh any and all potential adverse impacts of the proposed conditional use, after taking into consideration the applicant’s proposal and any requirements recommended by the applicant to ameliorate such impacts.
Miller asked what the maximum number of overnight guests staying at the proposed TRH would be. Sobiek indicated that the applicant estimates that number to be no more than 8 people per night, but that number is not set in stone.
Charles inquired if conditions could be placed on the CUP such as a maximum number of overnight guests that could stay at the TRH per day.
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Director Sobiek stated that such conditions could be placed on this CUP by the Plan Commission.
Sulik inquired if the CUP applicants would be required to comply with conditions of running a TRH. Director Sobiek indicated that there is every reason to believe the applicants will comply with City and State requirements for a TRH. However, if they do not comply, City staff could take enforcement action to force compliance just as the City does in any complaint driven City code violation.
Motion by Miller, second by Zirbes, to approve the Conditional Use permit application for Angela Campbell and Krystle Campbell, Parcel #2395, 600 Volk Street. Motion passed with Dodd, Charles, Miller and Zirbes voting Yes, and Sulik voting No, on a call of the roll.
5. Discussion and possible recommendation on site plan for Belco Vehicle Solutions, LLC, 1911 Kutzke Road. Director Sobiek reported that Belco Vehicle Solutions, Poynette, has submitted a site plan, including grading plan, erosion control plan, exterior elevations, stormwater management plan (SWM), utility plan, lighting plan, exterior rendering, and a landscaping plan to construct a new 11,235 sf (160’ by 72’) office and light assembly facility on Parcel #3302.02, a 3.29 acre site in the Portage Industrial Park.
The building will have 8 overhead doors facing South (6) and North (2) with 3,500 sf devoted to office use.
An area for expansion, including a future building, is shown just east of the proposed building.
Belco will relocate and expand from its current facility in Poynette.
Belco was founded in 2010 by two former Columbia County Sheriff Officers, Tony Belay and Ben Colrud. The business specializes in after-market equipment installation and graphics for emergency vehicles, including Police, Sheriff, Fire, FBI, and other government agencies.
The business would be open 7am-5:30pm weekdays, with some weekends at times. 100 percent of the business will be contained in indoor operation.
5 customer visits per day, 3 UPS/Fedex deliveries per week, and 2 freight deliveries per week are estimated for the facility.
The new facility will employ 14 FTE’s with a likely increase of one FTE per year (20 FTE in 2027).
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Execution of a purchase agreement with the City for this 3+ acre site (at $20,000 an acre with a portion rebated based on job creation and building assessed value), and initial clearing and grubbing is expected in the Fall, 2021, with construction anticipated in the Spring, 2022.
Access to the facility is shown from two driveway entrances on Kutzke Road (one main entrance/egress and one entrance/egress for service, freight and delivery entrance), as well as one from Kirking Court. (employee entrance/egress). A parking area along the southern perimeter of the building will serve customers, as well as small deliveries. An employee parking area is shown in the rear of the building. In addition, more parking in the rear of the building will allow for parking of customer vehicles that have been customized. An area for freight delivery parking is also shown. Parking meets Code requirements for office and light assembly use.
The exterior lighting plan shows 8 wall LED fixtures mounted on the north, south, east and west sides of the buildings, and 2 LED pole mounted fixture for the north parking lot area. A photometric lighting plan included shows the exterior lighting plan meets the City’s lighting code.
A screened dumpster location is shown near the eastern property line.
Water and sanitary sewer will serve the facility from Kutzke Road.
The landscaping plan provides 474 points, including 1 Blue Spruce, 3 White Birch, and 2 Chokeberry trees; 7 Juniper, 2 Spirea, 7 Burning Bush, and 6 Forsythia shrubs. Additionally, 10 Arbor Vitae provide screening along the northern lot line. This landscaping plan exceeds the Landscaping Code requirement of 457 points.
A monument sign is shown near the western most entrance on Kutzke Road.
The stormwater management (SWM) plan shows stormwater runoff will be conveyed to the existing stormwater drainage swale along the northeastern property line. This stormwater swale will route the runoff to the existing regional stormwater facilty at the southwestern corner of STH 16 and Boeck Road.
This SWM plan will be further reviewed by a contracted engineer (in the interim absence of a City Engineer) to ensure that it meets City Code requirements.
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A rendering of the buildings show the charcoal grey metal exterior building will be highlighted with an offset color tone (black) for the roof and trim, coupled with a masonry façade on two sides.
Fire Chief Haase has reviewed this site plan, as well as having shared fire code requirements with the site plan applicant. He has no concern.
Staff recommends approval of this site plan, as submitted, contingent upon review and approval by the City’s consulting engineer. Sulik inquired on the number of jobs that would be created. Director Sobiek indicated that the number of jobs is estimated at 14 FTE, growing at 1 new FTE per year. As indicated, the land price per acre will be discounted based on the number of new jobs created.
Motion by Charles, second by Miller, to approve the site plan for Belco Vehicle Solutions, Parcel #3302.02, 1911 Kutzke Road, contingent upon review and approval of the stormwater management plan by the City’s consulting engineering staff. Motion passed unanimously on a call of the roll.
6. Discussion and possible action on CSM for Janet Griffin, Parcels
#3500.06, #3500.07, and #3005.08 Director Sobiek reported that Janet Griffin, owner, has submitted a CSM to combine Parcels #3500.06, #3500.07, and #3500.08 into two single family lots. The middle single family lot, Parcel #3500.07, has a water main (easement) running through the middle of the parcel, creating an insurmountable obstacle to constructing a residential structure there. The two newly configured parcels meet the bulk requirements of the R-2 Single Family zoning district and allow for the water main easement to straddle the shared side lot lines. Staff recommend approval of this CSM, contingent on the drafting and filing of the water main easement as shown on the proposed CSM. Charles asked if there was a building setback from the water main easement. Mr. Grothman indicated that there is no building setback from a water main easement.
Motion by Charles, second by Sulik, to approve the CSM for Janet Griffin, contingent on the City drafting and recording the water main easement on current parcel #3500.07, as submitted. Motion passed unanimously on a call of the roll.
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7. Adjournment.
Motion by Charles, second by Zirbes, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously a call of the roll at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted Steven Sobiek Director, Business Development and Planning
Date Approved:
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City of Portage Finance/Administration Committee
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 5:30 p.m. Municipal Building, 115 West Pleasant Street
Council Chambers Minutes
Members: Dennis Nachreiner, Chairperson; Mark Hahn, Jeff Monfort, Allan Radant Member Excused: Martin Havlovic Also Present: Administrator Murphy, Finance Director Mohr, Jim Grothman and David
Bain Silver Lake Cemetery (SLC); Adam Novey Historic Indian Agency House (HIAH); Cheryl Fahrner Columbia County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC); William Royal CATV
1. Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Nachreiner at 5:30 p.m. 2. Approval of minutes from September 9, 2021
Motion by Hahn, second by Monfort to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2021 meeting. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
3. Discussion and review of 2021 Agency Budget Requests, and Municipal
Services Budget. Columbia County Humane Society
The City has a contract with the Humane Society and is anticipating $11,660 ($9800 service agreement + $1860 pickups = 11,660) in 2021. Staff is recommending leaving the budget at $13,500 in 2022 based on services and pickups anticipated ($9.964 service agreement $2,000 pickups).
Oak Grove Cemetery Is requesting $11,000 in 2022 for operating expenses (increase of $2,000 over 2021) and assistance for a mower replacement of $4,700 (increase of $0 in 2021) resulting in a total requested increase of $6,700 compared to 2021. Staff is recommending leaving the operating expense portion at $9,000 and adding the mower replacement assistance of $4,700 for a total increase of $4,700 over 2021. Silver Lake Cemetery (SLC) Murphy indicated that SLC requested the same level of operational support in 2022 as in 2021 at $34,500 along with $10,000 for road repairs and $5,000 towards a mower. The 2021 budget included $34,500 for operational and $8,000 for road repairs. Grothman and Bain expressed their gratitude for the support of the City.
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The City is recommending $34,500 for operational expenses, $8,000 toward road repairs and an additional $5,000 for a mower replacement for a total of $47,500 in 2022.
Business Improvement District (BID) Murphy noted that BID has not received any additional funds in 2021. No request was received from BID and Staff is recommending a $0 amount for 2022 budget for BID. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Murphy noted HPC is requesting the same amount in 2021, $3,600, which staff is recommending.
Historic Indian Agency House (HIAH) Murphy noted that HIAH is requesting $5,000 in 2022. Staff is recommending funding $5,000 for 2022 from the City budget and is requesting Tourism Commission to continue their funding allocation as well. Novy thanked the City for their support. The total overall agency funding from the City in 2021 was $73,600; staff is recommending a total of $83,300 for 2022 funding. Municipal Services & Utilities (MSU) Mohr noted the MSU 6-month 2021 actuals are at 51% of budget overall. The 2022 budget for operating expenses is presented with a 0.29% increase. Murphy highlighted the material changes in the budget noting an increase from Alliant of approximately 7%; the Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) line added at the Garage; $32,000 of ARPA funding to be used in the Airport Budget.
4. Discussion and possible recommendation of Resolution Relative to Exemption
from County Library Tax. Murphy explained this is the annual resolution exempting city taxpayers from that portion of the County levy used to support libraries as the City levy is in excess of statutory minimums to qualify for the exemption. Motion by Hahn, second by Radant to recommend to Council Resolution Relative to Exemption to Exemption from County Library Tax. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
5. Discussion and possible recommendation on loan quotations received for
debt issue for 2021 capital projects. Mohr indicated that three quotes were received along with a comparison to the State Trust Fund (STF) Loan rates for a borrowing up to $75,500 for a few of the 2021 Capital Projects that did not qualify for the 20 year GO Borrowing. Staff is
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recommending either the quote from Portage Bank if the 3 year option is chosen as the total interest and fees are the lowest option, (2.0% interest with $500 fees). If the 5 year option is chosen, Staff is recommending STF Loan as the total interest and fees are the lowest option, (2.5% interest with no fees). The annual payment difference between the 3 year and 5 year note if just under $9,704 a year and the total interest and fee difference is $4,893. Staff would recommend the 3 year option. Mohr indicated the capital projects funded via this loan include the flat roof replacements at the Museum, the roof repair at 114 W Cook St, and the Municipal Building Generator Design. Mohr noted that with the reallocation of the $15,000 from the Garage Design project to the Generator Design project that was approved at the 9/9/2021 Finance Meeting the total borrowing would be closer to $60,000. Motion by Hahn, second by Monfort to recommend to Council the quote from Portage Bank for 3 years at 2% interest plus $500 loan fee in an amount not to exceed $75,500 for 2021 capital projects. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
6. Discussion and possible recommendation on surplus items.
Mohr presented the list of surplus items noting the vehicles will be put on public auction other items will either be auctioned or disposed of depending on value in October upon Council approval. Motion by Hahn, second by Radant, to recommend to Council the list of surplus items. Motion carried unanimously on a call of the roll
7. Discussion and possible recommendation on Quotes to Repair Flat Roof-114 W Cook St.
Murphy reviewed two cost estimate proposals for roof repair of 114/116 W. Cook Street:
South Central Roofing would repair the damaged section of the roof with a base bid of $7,500 or a not to exceed estimate of $8,500.
Long Life Roofing Co submitted a proposal for a full roof replacement for a lump sum of $54,800.
It should be noted that Staff sought estimates for roof repair and not roof replacement to prevent further damage to the building interior from exposure to the elements for the following reasons:
Expense may partially or fully be funded by grants or other financing Developer may wish to pursue a different style of roof or additional building
height. The building may be razed for redevelopment.
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Staff is recommending approval of the roof repair estimate from South Central Wisconsin Roofing for a not to exceed amount of $8,500, subject to financing approval by the Common Council. Financing for this is included in the 3-year promissory note approved earlier. Motion by Hahn, second by Radant to accept the estimate and authorize the roof repair for 114/116 W. Cook Street, as outlined in the proposal by South Central Wisconsin Roofing, not to exceed $8,500, subject to approval by the Common Council. Motion carried unanimously on a call of the roll.
8. Discussion and possible recommendation on Quotes to Replace Flat Roofs-
804 MacFarlane. Murphy reviewed the memo for the Flat Roof Section Replacements for 804 MacFarlane (the Museum). Last year the shingled roof section was replaced and it was recommended that the flat, rubber roof areas by replaced. The City received two quotes and are recommending the quote from South Central Wisconsin Roofing (SCWR), who replaced the shingled roof last year. The quote includes a base bid of $27,735 with a 10% discount for $24,962 with an estimated additional amount for potential replacement of railings or wood trim for a maximum of $6,500. The quote from Great Lakes Roofing, while slightly lower did not address the potential additional work which may result in a negotiated change order. Motion by Hahn, second by Monfort to recommend to Council the quote to Replace the Flat Roofs at 804 MacFarlane St. from SCWR in the amount not to exceed $31,462. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
9. Discussion and possible recommendation on Financial Policies and Procedures required by WisDOT and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Mohr indicated as part of the State Compliance Audit the City at a minimum is required by the Federal Program to have documented Policies and Procedures in the Accounts Payable Process, Accounting Policies, Federal Awards, and Record Retention areas. Motion by Hahn, second by Radant to recommend to Council the Financial Policies and Procedures required by WisDOT and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as presented. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
10. Discussion and recommendation on proposed Title VI Plan for City of Portage required by WisDOT and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Mohr stated this is an update to the Title VI Plan that was passed at the February 25, 2021 Council Meeting. After review the State came back with further modifications throughout the report that are now required by the Federal Program. Motion by Hahn, second by Monfort to recommend to Council the Title VI Plan required by WisDOT and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as presented. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
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11. Discussion and possible recommendation on proposed Fee Schedule revisions for Sanitary Sewer Rates. Murphy reviewed the revisions to the Sanitary Sewer Rates in the proposed Fee Schedule. The Municipal Services and Utilities Committee recommended the approval of the revised Sanitary Sewer Rates at their September 2, 2021 meeting. Motion by Hahn, second by Radant to recommend to Council the proposed fee schedule revisions for Sanitary Sewer Rates. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
12. Discussion and possible action on capital project reallocation.
Murphy indicated that earlier this year during a gas line and utility service line replacement at 706 W Edgewater St. the crews encountered an abandoned underground storage tank (UST) located in the ROW that needed to be removed and cleaned up. North Shore Environmental Construction was contacted to remove and remediate the UST at a cost of $11,384.34. This was an unbudgeted item. Staff is recommending reallocating $11,384.34 from the 2021 Jefferson St W Alley Storm Lift Station, Prj# 21-20C02, that will be rescheduled for 2022. Nachreiner recommended adding this project to the Short Term Borrowing (STB) discussed above rather than using 20 year GO Debt. Since the estimated STB at this point is $60,000 adding the $11,384.34 would keep the total below the $75,500 not to exceed amount. Motion by Hahn, second by Monfort to add the $11,384.34 for the invoice from North Shore Environmental Construction for the UST removal to the Short Term Debt Borrowing. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
13. Staff Report a. Single Audit Final Report (SAR)
Mohr gave an overview of the SAR noting on page 6 the total Federal Grants expended in 2020 was $1,038.129; and State Grants was $686,335. Typically, the City has fallen under the $750,000 threshold that requires a SAR to be performed. With the COVID 19, USDA, and FEMA Grants in 2020 the City was well above the limit as were many other communities. The same is expected in 2022 with the ARPA funds coming out.
b. Next meeting scheduled for Monday, September 27, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. 14. Future Agenda items.
No items were noted
15. Adjournment Motion by Radant, second by Monfort to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll at 6:56 p.m.
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Submitted by: Jean E. Mohr, Finance Director Date Approved:
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City of Portage Finance/Administration Committee
Wednesday, September 27, 2021, 5:30 p.m. Municipal Building, 115 West Pleasant Street
Council Chambers Minutes
Members: Dennis Nachreiner, Chairperson; Mark Hahn, Martin Havlovic, Jeff
Monfort, Allan Radant Also Present: Administrator Murphy, Finance Director Mohr, Police Chief Klafke,
Assistance Police Chief Hoege, Fire Chief Haase, Manager Park & Recreation Monogue, Director of Business Development & Planning Sobiek; CATV Welsh; and Blake Zirbes CATV
1. Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Nachreiner at 5:30 p.m. 2. Approval of minutes from September 22, 2021
Motion by Monfort, second by Radant to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2021 meeting. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
3. Discussion and review of 2022 Agency Budget Requests, and Municipal
Services Budget. POLICE DEPT Klafke noted the Police Department 2021 first six months actuals are coming in at 48% of budget overall. He further noted that the 2022 operation budgets reflect an overall increase of $4,816 or 0.17%. Klafke further reviewed the changes in the 2022 Budget. In the Police Administration area there is a total increase of $3,175 stemming from an increase in Electricity & Gas of $1,000 along with an increase in Contractual Svc for blood draws of $2,721 offset by other changes netting to a decrease of ($546). Under Patrol the total increase of $1,500 overall; netting from an increase in (2) squad conversion of $3,000 and operating supplies for an increase in the range & safety equip of $2,000 offset by decreases in vehicle & equipment supplies of -$1,000 and Gas/Oil is also lower, -$2,000, to reflect historical actuals along with the impact of hybrid vehicles and lower gas prices other account net to a decrease of -$500. Klafke also noted that they are planning to purchase a pickup truck as one of the detective vehicles in 2022 rotating out an Impala. FIRE DEPT Mohr stated the Fire Department 2021 first six months actuals are coming in at 48% of budget overall. Further noting that the 2022 operation budgets reflect an overall increase of $2,803 or 0.28%; adjusting various accounts to reflect historical actuals. Haase explained the various changes in the accounts.
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PARK & RECREATION DEPT Mohr stated the Park & Recreation Department 2021 first six months actuals are coming in at 47% of budget overall. Further noting that the 2022 operation budgets reflect an overall increase of $2,147 or 0.28%. Monogue noted the main increase is for training and increased maintenance due to vandalism. Murphy pointed out that there are increased revenues budgeted to offset the increase in expenses. PARK LAND FUND Monogue noted there are no budgeted expenses planned for 2022, with the exception of the carryover of the budgeted land acquisition as recommended by the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. POOL FUND 2021 has been impacted with the COVID virus the first six months program revenues are at 23% of budget while expenses are at 21% of budget. Monogue pointed out the 2022 budget has been reduced by 32% to fine tune the programs to the community’s needs. Some discussion occurred relative to the long range plans for a community pool should/when Rusch school building closes. CATV DEPT Mohr stated the CATV 2021 first six months actuals are coming in at 25% of budget overall. Further noting that the 2022 operation budgets reflect an overall reduction of $9,800 or 39.14%. Welsh walked through the various changes; with the 2022 updates to the Council Chambers the equipment and computer hardware accounts are decreased. He also pointed out that a good share of the CATV revenues are used to fund other General Fund budgets. PORTAGE ENTERPRISE CENTER (PEC) FUND Mohr indicated that the PEC fund is impacted with the COVID epidemic 2021 for the first six months are at 40% of budget while expenses are at 43%. Sobiek stated that the 2022 budgeted revenues are planned to increase 5 % while expenses are expected to increase 0.20 % resulting in a surplus of around $8500.
4. Staff Report
a. Next meetings scheduled for Thursday October 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. claims; Monday, October 18, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. – Library, Admin, TIDs.
5. Future Agenda items.
Nachreiner stated that he would like to see the following items included in the 2022 Administration Budgets: Computers for the Alderpersons; carpeting for upstairs in City Hall; the bulkhead on the City Hall side of the building to match the Police side of the building; and a new phone system. Murphy noted that the upstairs carpeting
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will be replaced this fall and the remainder of the items will be looked into to see if we can address the items in the 2022 budget.
6. Adjournment Motion by Radant, second by Monfort to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll at 6:53 p.m. Submitted by: Jean E. Mohr, Finance Director Date Approved:
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City of Portage Police and Fire Commission Meeting
City Municipal Building, 115 West Pleasant Street September 21, 2021 6:00 P.M.
Minutes
Members Present: Tom Drury, Jeynell Boeck, Pat Hartley, Chuck Miller and Kay Miller
1. Roll Call President Tom Drury called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. All committee members were present.
2. Closed Session
At 6:02 p.m. Jeynell Boeck moved, seconded by Chuck Miller, to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to conduct interviews for police officer. The motion was unanimously approved on a voice vote.
3. Adjournment directly from closed session
At 9:48 p.m. P. Hartley made a motion seconded by C. Miller to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Kay Miller, Secretary
Date Approved:
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City of Portage Police and Fire Commission Meeting
City Municipal Building, 115 West Pleasant Street Conference Room One
September 22, 2021 6:00 P.M. Minutes
Members Present: Tom Drury, Jeynell Boeck, Pat Hartley, Chuck Miller and Kay Miller
1. Roll Call President Tom Drury called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. All committee members were present.
2. Closed Session
At 6:04 p.m. Pat Hartley moved, seconded by Chuck Miller, to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to conduct interviews for police officer. The motion was unanimously approved on a voice vote.
3. Return to Open Session
At 8:35 p.m. Jeynell Boeck moved, seconded by Pat Hartley, to return to open session for the remainder of the meeting. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
4. List of Finalist Candidates Assistant Chief Hoege was called into the meeting. Pat Hartely moved, seconded by Jeynell Boeck, to present the following list of finalist candidates to Assistant Chief Hoege for further consideration by the Department: Markie Gorski Kassner Brandon Hall Emily House Jacob Kubelt Gabrielle Read Connor Ziegler The motion was approved unanimously on a voice vote.
5. Adjournment
Pat Hartley made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Chuck Miller. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote at 8:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Kay Miller, Secretary Date Approved:
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City of Portage Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing, 5:25 p.m.
Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m. October 4, 2021
City Council Chambers, Portage Municipal Building Minutes
Members present: Chuck Sulik, Michael Paul, and Craig Blau Member excused: Traci Blau and Jeff Wetzel. Also Present: Business Development and Planning Director Steven Sobiek, Johni Stout, Patricia Ziehmke, and Carolyn Tretina. Media present: Calvin Behnke, Portage Cable TV Public hearing convened at 5:25 p.m.for the application for Johni M. Stout, Parcel #2164, 1023 Prospect Avenue, Portage Columbia County, Wisconsin for variance to Chapter 90; Article II, Section 90-28 (5) to allow a minimum side setback of 2 feet for an attached garage addition; a variance of 8 feet from the required minimum side setback of 10 feet for a principle structure. The property is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential. Said variance would permit an attached garage to be within 2 feet of the side lot line, a variance of 8 feet. The minimum side setback is 10 feet for a principle structure or an attached garage for Parcel #2164. Chair Sulik called the public hearing to order, Director Sobiek read the public hearing notice aloud. Chair Sulik asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or oppose the petition. Patricia Ziehmke, 5725 N STR 78, Portage, spoke for information only on the variance application. Ms. Ziehmke indicated that she was representing her son, Daniel Ziehmke who owns the neighboring parcel at 1015 Prospect Avenue. She presented a letter from Daniel Ziehmke, including photos, stating that he has no objections to the garage variance as long as the proposed structure’s 2 ft side setback includes roof overhangs and fixtures, including gutters. Further, Mr. Ziehmke states he has located the property survey rods for the shared adjoining side lot line. Running a string line, he indicates the current garage roof edge is
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2 ft 2 in from the side lot line. Consequently, he questions whether the proposed garage would be 2 ft from the lot line as indicated by the applicant. Chair Sulik asked a second time if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against the petition. Johni Stout, 1023 Prospect Avenue, applicant, spoke in favor of her variance application. She indicated that the variance is needed to construct an attached garage to the current home. Th current garage/carport does not protect her vehicle from the elements during winter. Chair Sulik asked a third time if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against the petition. Hearing none, Chair Sulik closed the public hearing at 5:29 p.m. 1. Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Chair Sulik at 5:30 p.m. Roll was taken with the above members present.
2. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting. Motion by Paul, second by Blau, to approve the August 2, 2021 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously on a call of the roll. Discussion and possible action on the variance application for Johni M. Stout, Parcel #2164, 1023 Prospect Avenue, Portage Columbia County, Wisconsin for variance to Chapter 90; Article II, Section 90-28 (5) to allow a minimum side setback of 2 feet for an attached garage addition; a variance of 8 feet from the required minimum side setback of 10 feet for a principle structure. The property is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential.
Said variance would permit an attached garage to be within 2 feet of the side lot line, a variance of 8 feet. The minimum side setback is 10 feet for a principle structure or an attached garage for Parcel #2164.
Director Sobiek said that the applicant is seeking to construct an attached garage. The applicant’s variance application is based on her belief that the eastern side lot line marker is the electric utility pole in the rear yard. Director Sobiek indicated that the variance application appears to meet at least some of the three legal criteria for granting a variance. However, Staff has concerns over the accuracy of the where the parcel’s eastern side lot line is since there is nor survey of the property. , In addition, Sobiek recommends that the Fire Chief review the building permit application, assuming the variance application is approved, to determine whether
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the proposed garage addition is too close to the adjoining home from a fire safety perspective.
Carolyn Tretina, 1005 Prospect Avenue, stated she had no specific comments regarding the garage variance application. However, she is attending the meeting because of her concern that the hearing notice referenced the garage as a commercial project. Director Sobiek indicated the hearing notice referencing the variance application as a commercial project was a typographical error. He apologized for the error as the garage variance application is residential. Director Sobiek stated that the City had not received any public comments, either for or against the variance application, as a result of the public hearing notice. Paul asked the applicant if she considered building a garage on the western side of the home since there is no residential structure on the western adjoining parcel. Ms. Stout said she considered that but that it was not as feasible since the current garage/carport and driveway is on the eastern side of the house. Director Sobiek stated that a motion to table the variance application could allow the applicant time to provide the Board with more information on the garage addition, including its proximity to a legally demonstrated side lot line. At a future meeting, be it November or December, the Board could remove this variance application from the table and take action on it. Irrespective, the Board would need to take action on the variance application, be it approving it or denying it. Paul asked the applicant if she could have her builder provide more information on where the eastern edge of the proposed garage addition would be on the parcel, including staking it. Ms. Stout indicated she could work to accomplish this. Director Sobiek stated that a survey of the applicant’s parcel would be very helpful in helping the Board make a decision on the variance application. Ms. Stout indicated she would explore having a survey done of her parcel.
Motion by Paul, second by Blau, to table the variance application for Johni Stout, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously on a call of the roll.
4. Adjournment Motion by Blau, second by Paul, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously on a call of the roll at 5:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Steven Sobiek Director, Business Development and Planning
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Date Approved:
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City of Portage Legislative and Regulatory Committee Meeting
Monday, October 4, 2021, 6:00 p.m. City Municipal Building, 115 West Pleasant Street
Common Council Chambers Minutes
Members Present: Mike Charles, Chairperson; Jeffrey Monfort, Allan Radant, Steven
Rohrbeck Excused: Eric Shimpach Also Present: City Deputy Clerk Ness, Steve Madsen-Fort BP, Eric Madsen-Fort BP, Lee Krysiak-Friendly Tavern, Ryan Pomeranke-Friendly Tavern, Joseph Bishop-Friendly Tavern, Christine Engelhardt-Dollar General Cable TV Present: Calvin Behnke
1. Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Charles at 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2021 meeting Motion by Monfort, second by Radant to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2021 meeting. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
3. Discussion and possible recommendation on alcohol license applications Deputy Clerk Ness stated all applications were complete and had been reviewed and signed off by departments. A. Class “A” Combination Licenses
1. Dolgencorp, LLC, 501 East Wisconsin Street, Chris Engelhardt, agent (Dollar General Store #22586) Motion by Monfort, second by Radant to recommend to council approval of Dolgencorp, LLC, 501 East Wisconsin Street, Chris Engelhardt, agent (Dollar General Store #22586). Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
2. Crawford Oil Co. Inc., 1901 East Highway 33, Eric Steven Madsen, agent (Fort BP) Motion by Monfort, second by Rohrbeck to recommend to council approval of Crawford Oil Co. Inc., 1901 East Highway 33, Eric Steven Madsen, agent (Fort BP). Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
B. Class “B” Combination License
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1. The Friendly Neighborhood Tavern LLC, 223 West Oneida Street, Ryan Edward Pomeranke, agent (The Friendly Tavern) Motion by Monfort, second by Rohrbeck to recommend to council approval of The Friendly Neighborhood Tavern LLC, 223 West Oneida Street, Ryan Edward Pomeranke, agent (The Friendly Tavern). Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
4. Discussion and possible action on issuing Summons to HD Enterprises of WI LLC, Heath Fjorden, agent for alcohol license suspension hearing Motion by Monfort, second by Radant to issue summons to HD Enterprises of WI LLC, Heath Fjorden, agent for alcohol license suspension hearing, Resolution No. 21-02 Authorizing the City Clerk to Issue a Summons to HD Enterprises of WI LLC to Appear Before the Legislative and Regulatory Committee. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
5. Adjournment Motion by Rohrbeck, second by Monfort to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll. The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m. Rebecca C. Ness, WCMC City Clerk
Date Approved:
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City of Portage Park and Recreation Board Meeting Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Municipal Building, 115 West Pleasant Street Main Lobby
Minutes
1. Roll Call The Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Zirbes. Members Present: Brian Zirbes, Chairperson, Marty Havlovic, Ed Carlson, and David Paull. Excused: Mike Charles Also Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Toby Monogue
2. Tour of Parks and discuss Park amenities a. Sunset Park – 1217 W. Pleasant St
Future Capital Projects discussed: - Shelter Renovations - Pave gravel path - Overlook at west end of park
b. Sanborn Park – 922 W. FranklinSt
Future Capital Projects discussed: - Update basketball hoops
c. Cattail Park – 510 W. Burns St
Future Capital Projects discussed: - Potential Archery Range (here or Pine Meadow)
d. Pine Meadow Park – 865 Hamilton St
Future Capital Projects discussed: - Turn tennis court into 2 pickleball courts (part of 2022 plan) - ADA Path into park off Hamilton St. - Add handful parking stalls south side of park - Playground replacement/ADA Sidewalk around - Add Restroom - Potential Archery Range (here or Cattail) - Finish Multi-use path on east side of Hamilton St to Albert St
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e. Gunderson Park – 574 Meadowlark Ln Future Capital Projects discussed:
- Small shelter next to playground - Pave Path - Possibly add exercise equipment/stations along path - Prairie Restoration of mowed green space to eliminate
weekly mowing/labor Zirbes brought up we need to look at combining the two pieces of property/zoning
f. City Land (parcels #11271-3147.0L4 & 0L5 between/behind 2915 & 2929 Wood Thrush Circle It was discussed to look at formally naming and look at clearing and putting a walking path through the property for people to use
3. Adjournment Motion by Paull for adjournment, second by Havlovic Motion passed on 4-0 roll call vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:58p.m. Minutes submitted by Toby Monogue Parks & Recreation Director
City of Portage Historic Preservation Commission
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Minutes
Members Present: Doug Klapper, Chairperson, Fred Galley, Anna Krause, Adam Novey, Vicki Vogts, and Eric Shimpach. Non-members present: Craig Radi 1. Roll call
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Klapper at 6:30 p.m. 2. Approval of previous meeting minutes
Motion made by Shimpach to approve the September 1, 2021 minutes, seconded by Galley. Motion carried unanimously on call of roll.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding claims
Claims related to the History of Portage survey were presented by Klapper. Galley made a motion and was seconded by Shimpach to pay the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce $60.00 for three $20.00 gift certificates distributed to survey respondents. Vogts made a motion, seconded by Krause to reimburse the City of Portage $8.00 for return address labels used in creating the survey. Both motions carried by unanimous call of roll.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding Municipal Register Nomination
The Commission received a nomination form from Craig Radi proposing the acceptance of the northward bend of the Fox River at the Fire Department Training Facility as a historic site worthy of preservation on the municipal register. General discussion of information yet needed for the nomination ensued. The historic name of the property was re-designated “Where the Fox River Turns North.” Item two on the nomination form was designated “City of Portage Fire Department Training Facility.” A fillable pdf error was encountered by Radi when completing entry three in which he only intended to check the first box, but all three automatically populated. Commission members will work to acquire the parcel information needed for the fourth entry. Additional notations of significance under entry eight include “Archaeology-prehistoric,” “Commerce,” “Exploration/settlement,” and “Transportation.” Pending submission of the finalized information to a public hearing, Galley made a motion to accept the nomination for “Where the Fox River Turns North.” Motion seconded by Krause and passed by unanimous call of roll. The project will move forward either at the November or December meeting.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding History of Portage Survey
The commission received appx. 40 returned surveys. Portage Green certificates were mailed along with thank you notes written by Krause to the tree drawing winners. Compilation of data will soon take place. General discussion. No action taken.
6. Discussion and possible action regarding Informational Signage Project
Galley updated commission on Industrial Waterfront signage project. General Discussion ensued on this subject and the Bridal Pond sign. Galley made a motion to purchase the posts, sign, and encasement needed for the Bridal Pond sign at a cost not to exceed $400.00. Motion seconded by Shimpach and carried by unanimous call of roll.
7. Discussion and possible action regarding Fort Winnebago Barn
Novey provided a brief update on documentation work being done on the possible Fort Winnebago structure as discussed in previous meetings. This item will reappear if necessary on the November agenda. No action taken.
8. Discussion and possible action regarding remaining 2021 funds. Klapper provided an overview of the budget, concluding that there is approximately $3,000.00 remaining to be spent after tonight’s expenditures. The idea of using these funds for producing a 2022 Dick Jenkins calendar was discussed, with an estimate of $1,400.00 required to print 500 calendars. Galley made a motion to approve up to $1,500.00 to be spent on this project, and was seconded by Vogts. Motion carried on unanimous call of roll. General discussion on using remaining funds toward needed sign encasements ensued and will be discussed in greater detail at a future meeting.
9. Discussion and possible action regarding presentation from Wisconsin
Historical Society on Tax Credit Program Klapper explained that the reviewer for the State Historical Society Tax Credit Program’s West Central District is willing to lead a presentation for the commission in the coming months to train new commission members in preparation for an eventual public-oriented presentation to follow. Klapper plans to schedule this visit for either January or February. No action taken.
10. Discussion regarding future agenda items All current line items will be retained for the November meeting.
11. Adjournment
Klapper adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Submitted by: Adam Novey Date Approved:
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City of Portage Municipal Services and Utilities Committee
Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:00 p.m. Municipal Building, 115 West Pleasant Street
Council Chambers Minutes
Members Present; Mark Hahn Chairperson, Eric Shimpach; Dennis Nachreiner & Christopher Crawley Others Present: Tammy O’Leary, PW Administrative Assistant; David Hornischer, WWTP Superintendent ; Kevin Bortz Water Superintendent; Shawn Murphy, City Administrator & Blake Zirbes, CATV. Excused: Mike Charles
1. Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of meeting minutes from meeting on Thursday, September 2, 2021.
Motion by Alderman Shimpach, second by Alderman Crawley to approve the minutes from September 2, 2021 Municipal Services and Utilities Committee as presented. Roll Call 4-0 Motion passed.
3. Discussion and possible recommendation on engineering proposals for
development of Facilities Plan and Phosphorus Compliance Plan WWTP. Administrator Murphy reviewed the memo WWTP Facilities Plan & Phosphorus Compliance Plan along with the rating system Dave Hornischer and Shawn created to score the 4 bids that were received. The rating system showed Strand had the highest rating. Dave Hornischer stated Strand will also help with the DNR permit paperwork yearly once the permit and requirements are released. Administrator Murphy explained the discharge limits for Phosphorus levels will not be available until early next year from the DNR yet so there is set fee for the Phosphorus Compliance Plan component yet. Once the Facilities Plan is complete and the WPDES permit is renewed in 2022, the City will work with Strand to negotiate subsequent agreements for exploration & recommendation of a Phosphorus Compliance plan. Murphy stated $55,000 was originally budgeted and $15,000 was reallocated for this Project from leftover project costs for a total of $70,000 that can be used toward both plans. Motion by Alderman Nachreiner second by Alderman Shimpach to recommend to Council Stand Associates to update The WWTP Facilities Plan for an amount not to exceed $44,700.00 and to consider subsequent proposals from Strand for the Phosphorus Compliance in 2022. Roll Call 4-0. Motion passed.
4. Discussion and possible recommendation on 2022 Sewer and Water Utility Budgets.
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Administrator Murphy reviewed the 2022 Sewer and Water Utility Budgets as presented noting the highlighted items. These figures represent non-personnel related expenses.
Sewer Total Revenues increase 3.7% as noted below:
Sewer revenue has a decrease of $21,000 to reflect actuals and the W. Conant St. project in 2022.
Reduction of $31,521 due to refinancing a 40-year USDA loan to a 20-year loan and reducing interest income by $4,000
Due to the adoption of the revised sewer rates in September, 2022 operating revenues are expected to increase by $131,734 Sewer Total Expenditures increase by 2.51% as noted below:
Increase in Chemical costs $3,000 Decrease $10,000 in repair/maintenance of collection system $9450 increase to electric and gas due to Alliant electric rate increase Increase in Hardware maintenance of $6,870 including Strand IT support,
Server Licenses and server replacement. Additional consulting fees due to Engineer job vacancy.
Chairman Mark Hahn wanted to congratulate Dave Hornischer and his staff for another year grade A rating for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Water Utility total revenues decreased by of 0.49% as noted below:
Decrease of $12, 000 due to lower interest rate, and draw done of bond proceeds.
Operating revenues to remain flat from 2021 Water Total Expenditures increase 5.98% in 2022 due to the following:
Well Maintenance increased $1.85% or $3385 Treatment expenses increased 10.9% or $22,885 due to Well #8
maintenance and increase in Chemical costs. Distribution expenses decease 1% or $2,141 via $32,500 reduction in
Tower Maintenance. Upgrade Utility Server and computer software Water Administration increased 2.65% or $9,483 due to software and
computer upgrade
Murphy wanted to commend Kevin Bortz and Dave Hornischer on their job well done on the compiling and completion of their budgets. Murphy noted with the Public Works/Engineering vacancy he relied on them for much of the information.
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Motion by Alderman Nachreiner Alderman second by Shimpach to recommend to Finance the 2022 Sewer and Water Utility Budgets as presented. Motion passed 4-0 on a call of the roll.
5. Future agenda items
a. Slifer Street Traffic Study b. Large Refuse pick up c. Leaf pick up/Silt Sock update
Administrator Murphy noted this Saturday (10/9/21) was Fall Clean up from 8am to
2 pm at the City garage.
6. Adjournment. Motion by Nachreiner second by Shimpach to adjourn. Motion passed 4-0 on a call of roll at 6:40 p.m.
Prepared by Tammy O’Leary, PW Administrative Assistant Date Approved:
TAXI OPERATOR
Date Mailed Name License # 2021
09.28.2021 Salyer, Martin 28
(ver 9.21.2021) Page 1 of 2
Summary of Proposed Changes
This ordinance increases the size of the Airport Commission by the addition of two members, who are required to be residents of the City. Section 2-142 also allows one of the citizen members to be a non-resident business person with economic connect to the airport and requires a majority of all members to be residents of the City.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-06 ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO BOARD OF AIRPORT COMISSIONERS
Chapter 2 – Administration
Article V. BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS The Common Council of the City of Portage does hereby ordain as follows:
The following section shall be repealed and recreated as follows:
Sec. 2-201. Membership.
The board of airport commissioners shall consist of three alderpersons appointed annually at the organizational meeting, and fivethree citizens, four of which are required to be residents of the City and subject to residency requirements of Sec. 2-142, who shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to common council confirmation. Citizen members shall have a three-year term of office. The mayor shall appoint the chairperson of the commission. The director of public works or his/her designee shall serve as resources to the airport commission and shall make reports and provide recommendations to the commission on items to be considered by the commission upon request of the chairperson.
This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication thereof.
Dated this ______ day of ______________, 2021.
__________________________
Rick Dodd, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________ Marie A. Moe, WCPC/MMC, City Clerk 1st Reading: 09/23/221 2nd Reading: Published:
RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW WARD MAP AS RESULT OF 2021 REDISTRICTING
WHEREAS, as part of the 2021 redistricting process; the City of Portage
is required to establish municipal wards in accordance with Section 5-15 Wis.
Stats. It is necessary to reflect the Columbia County Supervisory District Plan to
establish wards as part of the redistricting process in 2021.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Portage does hereby create ten (10) wards, as follows: Ward One, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 8
Ward Two, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 4
Ward Three, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 4
Ward Four, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 8
Ward Five, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 7
Ward Six, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 6
Ward Seven, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 7
Ward Eight, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 5
Ward Nine, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 6
Ward Ten, which shall be a portion of Supervisory District No. 5
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above wards are outlined and
listed on the attached map, which is incorporated and made a part hereof, and
that the map is generated using WISE-LR software in order to automate the
incorporation of the underlying census block numbers contained in each ward.
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DATED this 14th day of October, 2021.
______________________________ Rick Dodd, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Marie A. Moe, WCPC, MMC, City Clerk Resolution requested by: Mayor
The City of Portage and the Portage Professional Police Association local of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association/LEER by this LETTER OF AGREEMENT agree to modify the current Collective Bargaining Agreement concerning the position of K‐9 Officer, as follows:
The Officer(s) assigned to the K‐9 Unit as a canine handler (K‐9 Officers) shall receive all the benefits of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in addition to the following:
1. K‐9 Officers shall maintain their normal work shift as outlined in Section 1 of Article VIII.
2. Effective the 1st pay period of July, 2022, K‐9 Officers shall be compensated a lump sum
additional payment of $2500.00 (K‐9 Compensation for the grooming, care, and feeding of the
canine. This K‐9 compensation shall supersede and is in lieu of receiving compensatory time as
previously provided in a letter of agreement date 11/15/2014. If K‐9 Officer in receipt of said K‐
9 compensation separates employment or the K‐9 program is discontinued prior to December
31 in the year they received the K‐9 compensation, the City shall withhold a prorated amount
from their pay check equivalent to the proportionate share of remaining months of that year
3. K‐9 Officers may be required to flex their work schedule for K‐9 training and K‐9 presentations
which are scheduled on the K‐9 Officer’s off days.
4. K‐9 Officers shall be provided a specially equipped marked police vehicle which the Officer may
keep at their residence, if they reside within the City limits unless otherwise authorized or such
us of vehicle is otherwise determined by the Chief of Police. Said vehicle shall not be used for
personal use.
5. The City shall provide for, at no cost to the K‐9 Officers, the following:
A. The purchase and training of the canine;
B. Complete veterinary care of the canine;
C. Appropriate food supplies;
D. Necessary grooming equipment and supplies;
E. Necessary training equipment and supplies;
F. An outdoor kennel at the Officer’s residence, if needed; and
G. Kenneling of the canine while the Officer is out of town or otherwise unable to care for the canine.
Upon discontinuance of the K‐9 program or separation of employment by the K‐9 Officer, any unused equipment and supplies shall remain property of the City, including reimbursement of prorated K‐9 compensation as stated in Section 2 herein.
Sept. 16, 2021 2
6. K‐9 Officers, when qualified, may participate in the promotional process. If a K‐9 Officer is
promoted, s/he will remain a K‐9 Officer for the assigned canine until the canine’s retirement,
after which the Officer will not be assigned another canine.
7. K‐9 Officers must live within a 15 mile radius of the City of Portage’s boundaries.
8. Upon retirement or removal of the canine, the K‐9 Officer assigned the canine reserves the right
of first purchase of the animal from the City, for the total cost of $1.00.
9. Copies of any policy and/or procedures relating to the K‐9 Program shall be provided to the
Association President prior to implementation and any policy or procedure shall not violate any
provision of this Collective Bargaining Agreement, except as agreed to above.
10. The current assigned K‐9 Officer in effect upon execution of the Letter of Agreement agrees to
utilize accumulated compensatory leave hours as additional paid time off by the 2nd pay period
in November, 2021 or receive a payout of any unused compensatory leave hours by the 1st pay
period of December, 2021.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day of _________,
Period Issue Date Number Number Payee Number GL Account Taken Amount Amount
09/21 09/24/2021 917596 24680 WIRESTAT-COMM 210910 PAY STATE 275-00-21000-907 .00 55.41 55.41 M
09/21 09/24/2021 917596 24680 WIRESTAT-COMM 210910 PAY STATE 610-00-21000-907 .00 368.12 368.12 M
09/21 09/24/2021 917596 24680 WIRESTAT-COMM 210910 PAY STATE 620-00-21000-907 .00 603.84 603.84 M
Total 917596: .00 8,188.43
917597
09/21 09/14/2021 917597 22207 PORTAGE AREA F 21-08312021 AUGUST 21 ENG 3 USE 100-15-52220-294 .00 2,961.00 2,961.00 M 19-E3CITY
Total 917597: .00 2,961.00
Grand Totals: .00 326,469.14
Summary by General Ledger Account Number
GL Account Debit Credit Proof
1000021000901 2,244.43 168,635.85- 166,391.42-
100-00-21000-907 13,473.36 .00 13,473.36
100-00-21000-926 3,392.02 .00 3,392.02
100-00-21000-928 1,533.44 .00 1,533.44
100-00-21000-935 327.70 .00 327.70
100-00-21000-938 1,710.00 .00 1,710.00
100-00-23000-939 2,000.00 2,000.00- .00
100-00-24000-947 941.30 .00 941.30
100-01-51110-220 40.90 .00 40.90
100-02-51300-219 1,112.50 .00 1,112.50
100-02-51400-210 527.70 .00 527.70
100-02-51400-211 6,133.96 154.43- 5,979.53
100-02-51400-220 38.09 .00 38.09
100-02-51400-224 78.74 .00 78.74
100-02-51400-290 108.42 .00 108.42
100-02-51400-310 301.12 .00 301.12
100-02-51400-320 45.00 .00 45.00
100-02-51400-510 876.49 .00 876.49
100-02-51400-511 423.41 .00 423.41
100-02-51400-513 5,271.00 .00 5,271.00
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
City of Portage Check Register - * ME CLAIMS PD DETAIL Page: 20
Check Issue Dates: 9/1/2021 - 10/31/2021 Oct 05, 2021 01:33PM
GL Account Debit Credit Proof
100-02-51400-790 30.00 .00 30.00
100-02-51410-220 40.90 .00 40.90
100-02-51500-215 1,817.50 .00 1,817.50
100-02-51500-290 150.00 .00 150.00
100-02-51600-224 209.75 .00 209.75
100-02-51600-821 6,161.82 .00 6,161.82
100-02-56000-732 146.66 .00 146.66
100-03-51200-219 2,175.00 .00 2,175.00
100-03-51200-290 150.00 .00 150.00
100-03-51200-340 32.14 .00 32.14
100-10-52110-130 380.39 .00 380.39
100-10-52110-292 78.57 .00 78.57
100-10-52110-310 49.14 .00 49.14
100-10-52110-340 8.56 .00 8.56
100-10-52110-510 8,378.75 .00 8,378.75
100-10-52110-511 13,907.50 .00 13,907.50
100-10-52120-112 150.70 .00 150.70
100-10-52120-290 30.66 .00 30.66
100-10-52120-341 119.92 .00 119.92
100-10-52120-342 2,891.19 .00 2,891.19
100-10-52120-840 3,920.50 .00 3,920.50
100-10-52130-130 262.40 .00 262.40
100-10-52140-220 1,217.69 .00 1,217.69
100-10-52140-224 209.74 .00 209.74
100-10-52140-340 185.09 .00 185.09
100-15-52210-224 189.70 .00 189.70
100-15-52210-290 321.99 .00 321.99
100-15-52210-310 191.54 .00 191.54
100-15-52210-390 58.76 .00 58.76
100-15-52210-510 5,816.75 .00 5,816.75
100-15-52210-511 4,267.78 .00 4,267.78
100-15-52220-220 115.35 .00 115.35
100-15-52220-294 2,961.00 .00 2,961.00
100-15-52220-340 28.15 .00 28.15
100-15-52220-342 801.75 .00 801.75
100-15-52220-390 157.42 .00 157.42
100-15-52230-130 308.46 .00 308.46
100-15-52230-290 631.55 .00 631.55
100-15-52230-340 23.50 .00 23.50
100-15-52600-220 22.50 .00 22.50
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
City of Portage Check Register - * ME CLAIMS PD DETAIL Page: 21
Check Issue Dates: 9/1/2021 - 10/31/2021 Oct 05, 2021 01:33PM
GL Account Debit Credit Proof
100-20-53100-220 120.56 90.00- 30.56
100-20-53100-290 25.00 .00 25.00
100-20-53311-130 560.00 .00 560.00
100-20-53311-221 925.36 .00 925.36
100-20-53311-290 150.00 .00 150.00
100-20-53311-340 54.83 .00 54.83
100-20-53311-341 59.90 .00 59.90
100-20-53311-342 4,066.35 .00 4,066.35
100-20-53311-510 5,934.25 .00 5,934.25
100-20-53311-511 6,637.22 .00 6,637.22
100-20-53311-860 33.48 .00 33.48
100-20-53510-351 859.87 .00 859.87
100-20-53510-510 375.00 .00 375.00
100-20-53631-219 14,498.07 .00 14,498.07
100-20-53631-225 7,081.52 .00 7,081.52
100-20-53631-227 10,074.93 .00 10,074.93
100-30-55200-130 185.30 .00 185.30
100-30-55200-220 101.47 .00 101.47
100-30-55200-310 245.70 .00 245.70
100-30-55200-320 99.99 .00 99.99
100-30-55200-510 1,795.00 .00 1,795.00
100-30-55200-511 3,954.09 .00 3,954.09
100-30-55300-340 549.58 .00 549.58
100-30-55300-348 161.31 .00 161.31
100-30-55400-340 435.60 .00 435.60
100-30-55400-341 1,156.45 .00 1,156.45
100-30-55400-342 1,820.73 .00 1,820.73
100-30-55400-860 153.96 .00 153.96
100-35-55190-294 178.96 .00 178.96
100-45-45110-000 4,597.34 .00 4,597.34
100-45-45115-000 92.40 .00 92.40
100-46-46751-000 20.00 .00 20.00
100-46-46752-000 4,695.71 .00 4,695.71
2110021000901 .00 102.36- 102.36-
211-00-21000-907 22.66 .00 22.66
211-30-55200-130 32.70 .00 32.70
211-46-46751-000 47.00 .00 47.00
2160021000901 .00 35,308.64- 35,308.64-
216-00-56000-219 62.50 .00 62.50
216-00-57000-820 35,246.14 .00 35,246.14
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
City of Portage Check Register - * ME CLAIMS PD DETAIL Page: 22
Check Issue Dates: 9/1/2021 - 10/31/2021 Oct 05, 2021 01:33PM
GL Account Debit Credit Proof
2200021000901 .00 9,337.36- 9,337.36-
220-00-56000-219 6,337.36 .00 6,337.36
220-00-56000-752 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00
2250021000901 .00 195.56- 195.56-
225-00-21000-907 103.86 .00 103.86
225-00-21000-926 9.84 .00 9.84
225-00-21000-928 4.75 .00 4.75
225-20-52400-130 77.11 .00 77.11
2300021000901 .00 3,336.09- 3,336.09-
230-00-21000-907 724.35 .00 724.35
230-00-21000-926 288.28 .00 288.28
230-00-21000-928 108.32 .00 108.32
230-00-55110-291 6.56 .00 6.56
230-00-55110-294 50.00 .00 50.00
230-00-55110-310 210.93 .00 210.93
230-00-55110-510 306.25 .00 306.25
230-00-55110-511 423.65 .00 423.65
230-00-55110-850 1,194.77 .00 1,194.77
230-00-55110-870 22.98 .00 22.98
2310021000901 .00 1,028.75- 1,028.75-
231-00-55113-310 12.62 .00 12.62
231-00-55113-340 1,016.13 .00 1,016.13
2400021000901 .00 8,347.00- 8,347.00-
240-00-56000-296 3,262.00 .00 3,262.00
240-00-56000-710 1,375.00 .00 1,375.00
240-00-56000-730 3,710.00 .00 3,710.00
2450021000901 .00 10,406.69- 10,406.69-
245-00-56720-241 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00
245-00-56720-296 4,361.13 .00 4,361.13
245-00-56720-342 37.77 .00 37.77
245-00-56720-352 551.89 .00 551.89
245-00-56720-710 2,400.00 .00 2,400.00
245-00-56720-821 55.90 .00 55.90
2500021000901 .00 765.78- 765.78-
250-00-21000-907 230.39 .00 230.39
250-00-21000-926 332.40 .00 332.40
250-00-21000-928 125.00 .00 125.00
250-10-52140-220 77.99 .00 77.99
2550021000901 .00 297.56- 297.56-
255-10-52140-220 82.49 .00 82.49
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
City of Portage Check Register - * ME CLAIMS PD DETAIL Page: 23
Check Issue Dates: 9/1/2021 - 10/31/2021 Oct 05, 2021 01:33PM
GL Account Debit Credit Proof
255-10-52140-340 215.07 .00 215.07
2600021000901 27,945.00 70,556.82- 42,611.82-
260-00-53520-215 4,173.50 .00 4,173.50
260-00-53520-725 66,383.32 .00 66,383.32
260-46-46395-000 .00 27,945.00- 27,945.00-
2750021000901 .00 392.84- 392.84-
275-00-21000-907 110.93 .00 110.93
275-00-21000-926 45.00 .00 45.00
275-00-21000-928 75.00 .00 75.00
275-00-56710-220 34.78 .00 34.78
275-00-56710-310 105.36 .00 105.36
275-00-56710-352 11.78 .00 11.78
275-00-56710-790 9.99 .00 9.99
4100021000901 .00 14,384.37- 14,384.37-
410-00-51600-821 14,384.37 .00 14,384.37
4500021000901 .00 8,860.00- 8,860.00-
450-00-53431-236 8,860.00 .00 8,860.00
4600021000901 500.00 3,190.88- 2,690.88-
460-00-53100-213 3,190.88 500.00- 2,690.88
610-00-11100-001 28.00 .00 28.00
6100021000901 19.30 10,287.40- 10,268.10-
610-00-21000-907 717.77 .00 717.77
610-00-21000-926 351.46 .00 351.46
610-00-21000-928 18.84 .00 18.84
610-40-53740-340 200.00 .00 200.00
610-40-53750-211 119.85 19.30- 100.55
610-40-53750-220 257.07 .00 257.07
610-40-53750-224 432.83 .00 432.83
610-40-53750-290 75.00 .00 75.00
610-40-53750-340 183.85 .00 183.85
610-40-53750-342 645.01 .00 645.01
610-40-53750-510 4,521.88 .00 4,521.88
610-40-53750-511 2,428.25 .00 2,428.25
610-40-53763-290 307.59 .00 307.59
6200021000901 19.30 11,763.22- 11,743.92-
620-00-21000-907 1,199.65 .00 1,199.65
620-00-21000-926 528.60 .00 528.60
620-00-21000-928 4.40 .00 4.40
620-55-53610-210 87.95 .00 87.95
620-55-53610-211 276.64 19.30- 257.34
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
City of Portage Check Register - * ME CLAIMS PD DETAIL Page: 24
Check Issue Dates: 9/1/2021 - 10/31/2021 Oct 05, 2021 01:33PM
GL Account Debit Credit Proof
620-55-53610-219 65.00 .00 65.00
620-55-53610-220 38.45 .00 38.45
620-55-53610-224 222.86 .00 222.86
620-55-53610-342 520.95 .00 520.95
620-55-53610-360 807.99 .00 807.99
620-55-53610-510 5,327.63 .00 5,327.63
620-55-53610-511 2,683.10 .00 2,683.10
Grand Totals: 387,925.20 387,925.20- .00
Report Criteria:
Report type: GL detail
Check.Check number = 164913-164978,165090-165172,917588-917590,917593-917597
Check.Type = {<>} "Adjustment"
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
City of Portage Check Register - Month End Claims Page: 1Report Dates: 8/8/2021-10/2/2021 Oct 05, 2021 01:45PM
Report Criteria:Manual checks includedTransmittal checks included[Report].Check Number = 164913-164978,165090-165172,917588-917590,917593-917597
Pay Period Journal Check Check Payee GL AccountDate Code Issue Date Number Payee ID Description Amount
08/21/2021 CDPT 08/27/2021 164952 WISCONSIN SUPPORT COLLEC 2 CHILD SUPPORT CHILD 166.61 100-00-21000-925
Total 164952: 1 166.61
09/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 164975 IFFAU FIRE DUES 6 FIRE DUES FIRE UNION 264.00 100-00-21000-91709/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 164975 IFFAU FIRE DUES 6 FIRE DUES FIRE UNION 11.00 225-00-21000-917
Total 164975: 2 275.00
09/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 164976 WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL P 5 LOCAL # UNION DUES P 756.00 100-00-21000-91709/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 164976 WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL P 5 LOCAL # UNION DUES P 42.00 250-00-21000-91709/04/2021 CDPT 09/04/2021 164976 WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL P 5 LOCAL # UNION DUES P 756.00- 100-00-21000-91709/04/2021 CDPT 09/04/2021 164976 WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL P 5 LOCAL # UNION DUES P 42.00- 250-00-21000-917
Total 164976: 4 .00-
09/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 164977 WISCONSIN SUPPORT COLLEC 2 CHILD SUPPORT CHILD 166.61 100-00-21000-925
Total 164977: 1 166.61
09/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 164978 WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL P 5 LOCAL # UNION DUES 42.00- 100-00-21000-91709/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 164978 WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL P 5 LOCAL # UNION DUES P 756.00 100-00-21000-91709/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 164978 WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL P 5 LOCAL # UNION DUES P 42.00 250-00-21000-917
Total 164978: 3 756.00
09/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 165116 WISCONSIN SUPPORT COLLEC 2 CHILD SUPPORT CHILD 166.61 100-00-21000-925
Total 165116: 1 166.61
09/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 7,584.94 100-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 15.35 211-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 17.16 225-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 717.24 230-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 131.36 250-00-21000-903
City of Portage Check Register - Month End Claims Page: 2Report Dates: 8/8/2021-10/2/2021 Oct 05, 2021 01:45PM
Pay Period Journal Check Check Payee GL AccountDate Code Issue Date Number Payee ID Description Amount
09/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 77.80 275-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 545.01 610-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 743.24 620-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 7,584.93 100-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 15.35 211-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 17.16 225-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 717.23 230-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 131.36 250-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 77.81 275-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 544.98 610-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 743.28 620-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 2,025.60 100-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 3.59 211-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 13.53 225-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 167.75 230-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 30.72 250-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 18.19 275-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 127.47 610-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 173.83 620-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 2,025.60 100-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 3.59 211-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 13.53 225-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 167.75 230-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 30.72 250-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 18.19 275-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 127.46 610-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 173.84 620-00-21000-90309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 11,758.29 100-00-21000-90509/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 17.08 211-00-21000-90509/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 98.89 225-00-21000-90509/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 589.47 230-00-21000-90509/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 198.24 250-00-21000-90509/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 77.55 275-00-21000-90509/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 650.84 610-00-21000-90509/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917589 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 1,185.22 620-00-21000-905
Total 917589: 40 39,361.14
09/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 5,621.64 100-00-21000-92309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 6.00 211-00-21000-923
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Pay Period Journal Check Check Payee GL AccountDate Code Issue Date Number Payee ID Description Amount
09/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 4.90 225-00-21000-92309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 969.25 610-00-21000-92309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 117.25 620-00-21000-92309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 1,409.60 100-00-21000-92309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 6.00 211-00-21000-92309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 10.00 225-00-21000-92309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 190.33 610-00-21000-92309/04/2021 CDPT 09/10/2021 917590 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 134.39 620-00-21000-923
Total 917590: 10 8,469.36
09/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 8,036.49 100-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 15.36 211-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 17.17 225-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 694.94 230-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 139.75 250-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 77.90 275-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 540.07 610-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 724.31 620-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 8,036.48 100-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 15.36 211-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 17.18 225-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 694.94 230-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 139.75 250-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 77.89 275-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 540.08 610-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 724.31 620-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 2,106.34 100-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 3.59 211-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 13.49 225-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 162.50 230-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 32.68 250-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 18.22 275-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 126.32 610-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 169.38 620-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 2,106.35 100-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 3.59 211-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 13.48 225-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 162.50 230-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 32.68 250-00-21000-903
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Pay Period Journal Check Check Payee GL AccountDate Code Issue Date Number Payee ID Description Amount
09/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 18.22 275-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 126.30 610-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 169.40 620-00-21000-90309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 12,160.25 100-00-21000-90509/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 17.12 211-00-21000-90509/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 98.20 225-00-21000-90509/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 572.41 230-00-21000-90509/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 226.02 250-00-21000-90509/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 77.77 275-00-21000-90509/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 636.53 610-00-21000-90509/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917593 COMMUNITY BANK OF PORTAG 1 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXE 1,125.18 620-00-21000-905
Total 917593: 40 40,670.50
09/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 5,621.64 100-00-21000-92309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 6.00 211-00-21000-92309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 4.90 225-00-21000-92309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 969.25 610-00-21000-92309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP GWR 117.25 620-00-21000-92309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 1,409.60 100-00-21000-92309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 6.00 211-00-21000-92309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 10.00 225-00-21000-92309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 187.69 610-00-21000-92309/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917594 GREAT WEST DEFERRED COM 3 DEFERRED COMP ROTH 132.62 620-00-21000-923
Total 917594: 10 8,464.95
09/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917595 WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL P 5 LOCAL # UNION DUES 42.00 100-00-21000-91709/18/2021 CDPT 09/24/2021 917595 WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL P 5 LOCAL # UNION DUES P 42.00- 100-00-21000-917
Total 917595: 2 .00-
Grand Totals: 114 98,496.78
MEMORANDUM
To: Municipal Services & Utilities Committee From: Shawn Murphy, City Administrator Subject: WWTP Facilities Plan & Phosphorus Compliance Plan Date: September 29, 2021 ISSUE The Portage Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is required to develop and maintain a Facilities Plan that is used to identify long range equipment and process modification needs, both for regulatory and financial planning. The last facilities plan was completed in 2004 and has been updated several times. However, with the WWTP approaching 40 years in service, several major components of the treatment process are reaching the end of(or are past) their service life. While several major pieces of equipment and processes have been replaced, with the WWTP’s Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit renewal scheduled to be issued in January, 2022, we anticipate reduced discharge limits for several component of our effluent that we will need to start planning to address. The main treatment process at the WWTP is the rotating biological contactors (RBC) was replaced in 2010, with a USDA 40-year loan that was refinanced earlier this year to accelerate retirement to 20 years. The RBC has advantages and disadvantages and the update of our Facilities Plan will evaluate the pros and cons of staying with the RBC treatment system or transitioning to another process. In addition, with expected reduction of component limits in the effluent discharge, the City will evaluate the cost effectiveness of comparing the various methods used to attain the discharge limits, especially phosphorus and recommend implementation of a specific treatment process, including cost estimations. That will be the purpose of the Phosphorus Compliance Plan. The City advertised for engineering proposals for the creation of both plans received 5 responses, with 4 specific proposals. The proposals were reviewed by Dave Hornischer and myself and scored, our combined results are shown below:
Firm Name: Strand Associates
1) Firm’s history and resource capability to perform required services. 5 X 15% 0.752) Related Firm experience & References 5 X 20% 13) Qualifications of staff and consultants. 4.5 X 15% 0.6754) Completeness & Professionalism of information submitted. 5 X 15% 0.755) Fees for services and any reimbursable. 4.25 X 35% 1.4875
Total Score 100% 4.66
Firm Name: McMahon Associates
1) Firm’s history and resource capability to perform required services. 5 X 15% 0.752) Related Firm experience & References 5 X 20% 13) Qualifications of staff and consultants. 5 X 15% 0.754) Completeness & Professionalism of information submitted. 4.25 X 15% 0.63755) Fees for services and any reimbursable. 3.5 X 35% 1.225
Total Score 100% 4.36
Firm Name: Ruekert & Mielke
1) Firm’s history and resource capability to perform required services. 3.75 X 15% 0.56252) Related Firm experience & References 4 X 20% 0.83) Qualifications of staff and consultants. 3.5 X 15% 0.5254) Completeness & Professionalism of information submitted. 5 X 15% 0.755) Fees for services and any reimbursable. 4.5 X 35% 1.575
Total Score 100% 4.21
Firm Name: ATI
1) Firm’s history and resource capability to perform required services. 4 X 15% 0.62) Related Firm experience & References 4 X 20% 0.83) Qualifications of staff and consultants. 4 X 15% 0.64) Completeness & Professionalism of information submitted. 4 X 15% 0.65) Fees for services and any reimbursable. 4.5 X 35% 1.575
Total Score 100% 4.175
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PORTAGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
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Recommendation: While all 4 firms scored high and were capable of satisfactorily completing the plans, staff is recommending engaging Strand Associates to complete both plans. Strand will produce an updated Facilities Plan for a not-to-exceed cost of $44,700. The Phosphorus Compliance plan will vary depending on the method of treatment selected from the Facilities Plan. Strand has included estimated costs in 4 phases of development with total additional fees between $39,000 – 87,000. Each phase will be negotiated and an
agreement produced for council consideration. The 2021 Capital budget has $55,000 for these plan developments. Subsequent budgets will reflect additional funding depending on the approach taken as a result of recommendations from the plans.
Proposal City of Portage, WI September 7, 2021
Development of Facility Plan and Phosphorus Compliance Plan for Wastewater Treatment Plant
Professional
Engineering
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Table of Contents
Section Page No.
Project Understanding and Approach Thorough Understanding of Project Goals, in Combination with a Proven Approach Leads to Cost-Effective Plan .......................................................................................... 1
A. Facilities Plan Services .............................................................................................. 3
B. Phosphorus Compliance Planning Services ............................................................... 6
Firm Information Seventy-Five Years of Service Signifies Organizational Strength and Commitment to Quality .................................................................................................. 1
Independence from Subconsultants Improves Project Coordination, Quality, and Efficiency ................................................................................................................. 1
Experience on WWTP Planning Projects Demonstrates Ability to Provide a Comprehensive Evaluation and a Prioritized Plan to Meet Future Needs ...................... 1
Unmatched Experience with Low-Level Phosphorus Planning and Design, Including Communities in the Wisconsin River Basin, Provides the City Confidence................... 2
Qualifications and Project Team Experience with Similar WWTP Facilities and Phosphorus Compliance Plans Demonstrates Ability to Provide a Comprehensive and Cost-Effective Plan to Meet Future Needs ................................................................................................................... 1 Project Team ................................................................................................................... 7
Schedule
Internal, Corporatewide Scheduling System Proves Availability of Staff ...................... 1 Proposed Project Schedule Provides Timely Delivery of Facilities Plan and Meets Phosphorus Compliance Dates........................................................................................ 2
Fee and Compensation
Excellence-Oriented Firm with Culture of Cost Control Provides Exceptional Value ... 1 Proposed Project Schedule Provides Timely Delivery of Facilities Plan and Meets Phosphorus Compliance Planning Services to meet the City’s Needs and Budget ......... 1 Federal and Clean Water Funding Assistance for Wastewater Projects ......................... 1
Appendix • Key Project Personnel Resumes
City of Portage | Development of Facility Plan and Phosphorus Compliance Plan for WWTP Project Approach – Page 1
Project Understanding and Approach Thorough Understanding of Project Goals, in Combination with a Proven Approach Leads to Cost-Effective Plan We have a long history of working with the City of Portage on a variety of projects, including stormwater planning, information technology support, and, most recently, WWTP supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) projects. We also completed the last Wastewater Facilities Plan in 2004. Our projects with the City of Portage have proven cost effective, resulting in very few engineering agreement amendments or construction change orders. Our proposed team for this project includes individuals who were deeply involved in the previous facilities planning effort, with a combination of others who bring a fresh look to the plant. This will provide a very open-minded review, while also incorporating historical experience at the WWTP. Our project approach emphasizes City involvement, which will enable our team to bring forward the most efficient, lowest life-cycle cost, and most operator friendly solutions for Portage’s WWTP. This will provide confidence that the City is positioned to provide cost-effective wastewater treatment well into the future. Understanding Key Project Issues Establishes Clear Direction All facilities planning efforts have a few key issues that identify and summarize the overall project challenges and opportunities. Addressing and solving key issues defines project success. Through our discussions with City staff and numerous visits to Portage, we believe we have a deep understanding of the drivers and key issues associated with this project. The following figure presents a summary the key issues for the City of Portage and the opportunities they present.
We will provide the most efficient, lowest life-cycle cost, and most operator friendly solutions for Portage.
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WWTP FACILITIES PLANNING AND PHOSPHORUS COMPLIANCE PLANNING – ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1 Issue: Administration Building HVAC
equipment has lasted beyond its useful life. Opportunity: Facilities Plan will evaluate
existing equipment and consider cost of improvements to upgrade HVAC system to current standards.
2 Issue: Multi-stage influent screw pumps have
outlived their anticipated useful life and offer minimal redundancy.
Opportunity: Consider other pumping
arrangements, such as submersible pumps that provide more redundancy.
3 Issue: Several pieces of equipment are original
to the WWTP constructed in 1982. Opportunity: Plan will evaluate condition of
all equipment and prioritize equipment replacement over the 20-year planning period, providing a defensible plan for the City.
4 Issue: Significant amounts of what appears to
be vivianite is forming in the primary clarifiers and RBC basins, likely because of secondary sludge (which contains ferric chloride and soluble phosphorus) returned to the primary clarifiers.
Opportunity: We have assisted other
communities with operational changes to minimize the production of vivianite in their systems and have the expertise to provide recommendations for mitigating this potentially damaging situation.
5 Issue: Although they have generally performed
well and are forgiving to ‘shock’ loadings, the RBCs are an antiquated technology, have experienced costly shaft failures, and do not provide flexibility to meet future phosphorus limits or potential future ammonia or total nitrogen limits.
Opportunity: Plan will evaluate the costs and
advantages/disadvantages of keeping the RBCs versus new secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or aerobic granular sludge.
7 Issue: Although rehabilitated once, digester covers are original and will likely need to be rehabilitated again.
Opportunity: Plan will evaluate the condition of
digester covers and provide recommendations for necessity and timing of repairs.
6 Issue: Future, more stringent phosphorus limits can likely not be met by the WWTP as currently operated.
Opportunity: The plan will consider treatment changes (additional chemical), process changes (biological phosphorus removal), variances (multi-discharger variance), and watershed-based approaches (water quality trading and adaptive management) to find the alternative that provides the lowest life-cycle cost.
8 Issue: Weather and difficulty finding suitable land application sites has placed pressure on the biosolids disposal program
Opportunity: Plan will evaluate options for
class A biosolids, such as lime stabilization and biosolids drying, which will provide significantly more flexibility.
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Project Approach This section summarizes the methods and activities that we will use to engage the City, maintain communications, and deliver the facilities and phosphorus compliance plans. This work is based on our vast experience, though it is tailored to the City’s specific issues and facilities. The approach is organized based on the scope of services identified in the RFP and identifies key deliverables and meetings. A. Facilities Plan Services Developing any plan needs to focus on the specific nuances of each community and project. We understand that one plan does not fit all communities, and each plan needs to reflect the individual drivers and goals of the community and the project. Our staff are all very aware that to be successful, we first need to focus on the City’s needs and goals before we can develop solutions. The following tasks are designed to deliver ample City input and involvement early in the process and maintain that engagement throughout plan development. i. Documentation/Data Review – Prior to and while developing this proposal, we have reviewed a significant amount of existing information, including previous project drawings, specifications, and the previous Wastewater Facilities Plan by our firm. Prior to the kickoff meeting for the project, we will submit a request for information (RFI) for any additional items that may be beneficial to the effort, such as any special WWTP data that has been collected in addition to data required for discharge monitoring reports, industrial contributor data, and the wastewater budget and user charge system. ii. Kickoff Meeting (Workshop No. 1) and Site Assessment – We will schedule a kickoff meeting with the City to discuss the scope and schedule for the project. We like to use PowerPoint to walk through the overall project scope, engage staff in talking about issues and individual process functions, and discuss project deliverables. This will likely be a 2-to-4-hour meeting that we propose holding at the WWTP. We will spend the remainder of the day at the WWTP gathering photos, equipment data, and field measurements. We will also meet with WWTP operations and maintenance staff to gain a more intimate understanding of the specific operating protocols and fully understand the nuances of the WWTP. We will provide experienced engineers from all required disciplines, including process, electrical, and mechanical, to perform the required condition assessments and identify any deficiencies. iii. Waste Load and Flow Projections – Developing waste load and flow projections will be a critical component for this facilities planning effort, as existing facilities and alternatives for improvements will be evaluated and sized based on these projections. We will review available population projections from the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and other readily available information to determine the projected growth in the service area. We will also review historical industrial loadings and work with the City’s industrial dischargers to identify any
Our approach will complete the Facilities Plan and address City needs in a systematic and comprehensive manner.
Our on-site evaluation team is experienced, multi-disciplined, and all in-house employees.
Assessing facilities and process performance determines opportunities and needs when evaluating alternatives.
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anticipated future changes to industrial loadings. Combined, these reviews will help us project future flows and loadings to the WWTF.
iv. Review and Summarize Current and Anticipated Future Regulatory Requirements – Immediately after flow and loadings are projected, we typically submit a request to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) that they develop an effluent limits memorandum (if the projected flows result in a proposed change to the design flow of the WWTP). If the design flow of the WWTP will not change, the effluent limits memorandum that was recently developed for the new WPDES permit will suffice for this task. The effluent limits memorandum documents the WNDR’s calculated effluent limits for the projected flows and loadings. We are currently assisting the City with review of this effluent limits memorandum. If needed, we can coordinate a meeting with WDNR representatives, the City, and our team members. This will allow us to discuss likely limits with the WDNR so all parties are confident with proposed limits, the evaluation process can continue, and the project schedule can be met. For all our facilities planning projects, we provide a summary of the known and reasonably anticipated regulatory changes that will impact the owner and WWTP operations. In addition, we document the contaminants of emerging concern that may affect operations at the WWTP or within the collection system during the planning period. We propose completing this task early on, so process and equipment capacity and suitability can be compared to future regulatory needs. Of particular concern are future phosphorus effluent limits, which are discussed further under phosphorus compliance planning services. v. Summarize Deficiencies, Projections, Regulatory Requirements – Technical Memorandum No. 1 (TM1) – At this point, we will submit our first major deliverable – TM1 – which will include the following draft report sections:
• Section 1 – Purpose and Scope. This section will include a brief introduction to the project, including the project goals and scope.
• Section 2 – Summary of Wastewater Conveyance Facilities. This section will include a complete narrative of the WWTP processes and operations and a process schematic.
• Section 3 – Existing Flows and Loadings. This section will include a summary of current WWTP influent flows and loadings, performance, sludge production, and current effluent limits.
City population is projected to increase 10 percent in 2040 compared to 2020 population. (US Census, DOA 2013)
Evaluating alternatives while understanding anticipated phosphorus limits and phosphorus removal technologies required will ensure that the facilities and phosphorus compliance plans work together to meet their goals.
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• Section 4 – Water Quality Standards and Discharge Permit Requirements. This section will include the evaluation of anticipated regulatory changes and their impacts on the WWTP.
• Section 5 – Projected Flows and Loadings. This section will include the projected flows and loadings for the design year 2045.
• Section 6 – Evaluation of Existing Wastewater Treatment Facilities. This section will include a complete narrative of the WWTP processes and operations as it relates to the new design loadings as determined by Section 4. In this section, we will review and summarize deficiencies at the WWTP. Existing equipment or processes in unsuitable condition or unable to meet projected flows and loads or regulatory requirements will be identified.
This deliverable will be submitted as a draft document for the City’s review. We will review the City’s comments and the TM1 in a virtual Workshop No. 2 with the City. vi. Treatment Alternatives Identification and Evaluation – For the key processes discussed under Key Issues, we will develop a shortlist of alternatives (two for secondary treatment, two for biosolids) that could be considered in the following detailed analyses task when a capacity shortfall is identified or equipment condition necessitates replacement. In addition, where new or more stringent limits are anticipated, we will identify several methods of meeting those limits. These initial alternatives will be discussed and screened with the City as part of Workshop No. 2 after the TM1 review. After alternatives have been identified, we will evaluate the alternatives based on capital costs, Operation and Management (O&M) costs, future replacement costs, salvage costs, and total 20-year present worth costs, per WDNR requirements. In addition, we will compare non-economic factors, such as future flexibility to meet different limits, expandability to meet future limits and capacity, operability, simplicity, and energy considerations. vii. Identify Recommended Alternatives – Technical Memorandum No. 2 (TM2) – After alternatives have been evaluated, we will submit our second major deliverable – TM2 – which will include the following draft report sections: • Section 7 – Alternative Evaluations. This section includes engineering evaluations of
the various alternatives agreed upon by the City and our firm in the task above. These evaluations form the heart of the engineering effort for this facilities plan and will include the monetary and non-monetary considerations listed in the task above.
• Section 8 – Recommended Plan. This section will include recommendations for improvements at the WWTP. Draft priority, timing, and phasing for these improvements will be included. We will consider project phasing – identifying short-term and long-term needs. In addition, we will consider phasing that may help maximize funding, such as multiple principal forgiveness awards. The goal of this approach is to identify a project delivery schedule that optimizes cost effectiveness while also adequately meeting future needs.
• Section 9– Resource Impact Summary. This section summarizes project environmental impacts and is included as an aid to the WDNR in its project review.
This deliverable will be submitted as a draft document for the City’s review. We will review the City’s comments and the TM2 in a virtual Workshop No. 3 with the City. At the end of the meeting, recommended alternatives and project implementation schedule will be finalized. viii. Develop and Summarize Recommended Improvements – Draft and Final Facilities Plan – Following the City’s review and updating of TM2, the two interim deliverables (TM1, TM2) will be formatted into the body of a draft master plan. We will include site plans and process flow diagrams/schematics to further identify and
We will review options objectively on a capital and long-term cost basis.
Our unmatched experience with similar planning efforts allows us to identify the alternative that will provide the lowest life-cycle costs
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define the recommended plan and alternatives. The draft plan will, at a minimum, include all the above sections. Following the City’s review of the draft facilities plan and other supporting documents, we will incorporate the City’s comments and develop a final facilities plan. B. Phosphorus Compliance Planning Services We have vast experience working with municipalities to meet phosphorus compliance requirements in WPDES permits. As such, we have a deep understanding of the various technologies and watershed-based alternatives considered as part of phosphorus compliance planning. We are also aware the City has completed pilot testing of various low-level phosphorus treatment alternatives, including the WesTech Trident Filter. While in operation, we visited the facility and reviewed the pilot project. We have also reviewed the resulting data and feel this is one of several technologies/alternatives that should be evaluated for ultimate compliance with the more stringent phosphorus limit. i. Produce Phosphorus Planning Deliverables as Required in Future WPDES Permit – The City has a current phosphorus limit of 1.0 mg/L, with the permit expiring September 30, 2021. The City anticipates that the next permit will include a 1.0 mg/L limit as an interim limit, with requirements to plan for meeting a future, more stringent, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)-based phosphorus limit. For the Wisconsin River TMDL, permits will include an average monthly mass-based phosphorus limit. Therefore, the equivalent effluent concentration will vary depending on WWTP flow. The anticipated TMDL-based phosphorus limit as a concentration limit is shown in the table below.
Flow (mgd)
Current Phosphorus Effluent Limit (mg/L)
Anticipated TMDL-based monthly Phosphorus Limit as Concentration (mg/L)
Design Average Flow 2.1 1.0 0.49
2018-2022 Average 1.6 1.0 0.67 WPDES permits typically require that final phosphorus effluent requirements be met within 7-9 years of permit reissuance. During these 7-9 years, the City is required to submit the following to the WDNR: • Year 1 – Operational Evaluation Report (OER). This report includes an evaluation of
effluent data, possible source reduction measures, and operational improvements or modifications that will optimize reducing phosphorus discharges. The report will include a schedule for implementing these improvements and modifications and state whether these improvements and modifications are expected to meet final limits. If desired, we can also assist with CPR testing, (BPR) jar testing, and plant optimization strategies during this stage.
• Year 2 – Compliance Alternatives, Source Reduction, Improvements, and Modification Status. This report provides the WDNR with a status on the operational improvements and modifications identified in the Operational Evaluation Report.
Our wealth of relevant low-level phosphorus experience directly benefits the City of Portage.
Wisconsin River TMDL-based limits will include mass-based phosphorus limits.
WesTec Trident Filter presents viable option for low-level phosphorus treatment
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The report includes any progress made so far and the status of evaluating any feasible alternatives for meeting final phosphorus limits.
• Year 3 – Preliminary Compliance Alternatives Plan (PCAP). This plan includes an evaluation of operational modifications, capital improvements, and/or watershed options to meet final phosphorus limits. Recommendations for specific reduction methods will be outlined in this report.
• Year 4 – Final Compliance Alternatives Plan (FCAP). ii. Discuss Implementation Plan – Based on the results of the FCAP, we will discuss anticipated services with the City to develop an implementation plan for the recommended phosphorus treatment alternative. Services will vary considerably depending on the recommended alternative. We believe it is necessary to consider the plant holistically while completing the facilities plan, as the recommended phosphorus compliance strategy can affect the other processes, and vice versa.
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Firm Information Seventy-Five Years of Service Signifies Organizational Strength and Commitment to Quality We have been providing exceptional civil and environmental engineering service to clients since 1946. We attribute our organizational strength to our talented engineers, effective management, and commitment to nurturing long-term client relationships. Our Corporate Mission states that we are dedicated to helping our clients succeed through excellence in engineering. We have 10 locations throughout the country; however, we are based primarily in the Midwest. Our staff of 465 employees embody the academic backgrounds and experience of all disciplines necessary to complete the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Facilities and Phosphorus Compliance Plans successfully. We are a privately held company owned by employees. Services for this project will be provided primarily from our Madison office with a wastewater staff of 25 design professionals averaging more than 17 years of experience. We have nearly 200 staff serving all disciplines at our Madison office. Independence from Subconsultants Improves Project Coordination, Quality, and Efficiency With 225 employees between our Madison and Milwaukee offices, we have extensive and complete in-house staff capabilities locally available to address the issues needed for this project. We have a full complement of engineers in all disciplines, including electrical and mechanical, as well as technical support personnel to provide the necessary services without using subconsultants. Because of the depth of our staff, the need for subconsultants is eliminated. As a result, scheduling and coordination issues are more effectively managed, enabling us to provide a well-coordinated and complete project on schedule. Experience on WWTP Planning Projects Demonstrates Ability to Provide a Comprehensive Evaluation and a Prioritized Plan to Meet Future Needs Wastewater engineering has been a core service provided by our firm since our beginning in the 1940s. We attribute our success to the sound application of engineering principles that lead to well designed and operated WWTPs and conveyance facilities and to our consistent growth and national recognition of our wastewater group. We are consistently ranked among Engineering News Record’s Top 25 Wastewater Firms. In 2021, we were ranked 19th in the country based on WWTP-related billings for services.
Corporate office in Madison, Wisconsin.
Through trust, reliance, and professional relationships, clients have enabled us to achieve 75 years of excellence in engineering.
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We have designed and administered the construction of more than 300 WWTPs. We are routinely involved from start to finish on these projects, completing master planning and preliminary engineering reports as part of the comprehensive array of wastewater treatment engineering services we offer. To date, we have completed more than 200 master planning or facilities planning projects. Our list of WWTP planning projects includes scores of projects within the last 10 years alone. For most of these communities, we also provided final design and construction engineering services for plan implementation. This extensive experience demonstrates our ability to provide confident solutions and successful projects for a wide range of communities. Many of our master planning projects have included a phased approach to implement necessary improvements in a prioritized, cost-effective manner. Our experience as a leading wastewater firm in the Midwest is based on decades of successful projects that encompass a very broad range of projects. We have successfully completed plan, design, and construction projects at facilities ranging in size from a few thousand gallons per day to tens of millions of gallons per day. Our Madison office has provided engineering services for wastewater-related projects for several communities throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois, as shown on the adjacent map. We also have significant experience completing projects at facilities of similar size to the Portage WWTP. We also completed the last full facilities plan at the Portage WWTP in the early 2000s. This broad range of experience, with Portage-specific experience, enables us to identify ideal and cost-effective, long-term solutions. Unmatched Experience with Low-Level Phosphorus Planning and Design, Including Communities in the Wisconsin River Basin, Provides the City Confidence We believe our experience in the region related to phosphorus, particularly low-level phosphorus limits, is unmatched. We also know that our clients will speak highly of our dedication to their best interest – we strive to develop solutions that comply with rules at the lowest cost to the community. We have assisted several communities with new technology pilot testing to demonstrate low-level phosphorus treatment options. We are currently assisting many of our clients with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance services related to low-level phosphorus requirements.
A wide breadth of wastewater engineering expertise demonstrates ability to deliver successful projects.
We take pride in working collaboratively with our clients to find the preferred and most cost-effective solutions to their wastewater infrastructure challenges.
Wastewater projects managed and engineered from our Madison office.
We have more than 30 years of experience evaluating, designing, and constructing phosphorus removal systems for large and small wastewater treatment facilities.
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Qualifications and Project Team Experience with Similar WWTP Facilities and Phosphorus Compliance Plans Demonstrates Ability to Provide a Comprehensive and Cost-Effective Plan to Meet Future Needs We have significant experience assisting numerous communities with the facilities planning process, as well as compliance with future, more stringent phosphorus limits. The breadth of our experience with these types of projects is demonstrated in the table below. We have also included five specific and recent project examples that include services very similar to the City’s planning project. We have included references and project timing for each. We have also highlighted the members of the project teams who are also included on the proposed team for this planning project.
Recent Wisconsin Wastewater-Related Planning Projects Algoma, WI – Fiscal Sustainability Plan Development Janesville, WI – 2017 Collection System Master Plan Algoma, WI – WWTP ONR/Facility Plan Madison MSD, WI – 50 Year Master Plan (Malcom Pirnie, Inc.) Ashland, WI – Wastewater Master Planning Madison Metro Sewerage District, WI – Liquid Processing Facilities
Plan Black River Falls, WI – Wastewater Facilities Planning Marathon, WI – Wastewater Treatment and Planning Brooklyn, WI – WWTF Design & Water Quality Trading Plan Monroe, WI – Review of WWTP Facilities Planning Brooklyn, WI – WWTF Compliance Alternative Plan and Mount Horeb, WI – WWTP Facilities Planning Chippewa Falls, WI – WWTP Capital Improvement Plan Mount Horeb, WI – WWTP Headworks and BNR Planning Chippewa Falls, WI – WWTP Solids Planning Rib Mountain Metro Sewerage District, WI – Facility Planning Dane County, WI – Manure Management Facilities Plan Salem Lakes, WI – Master Plan Update Edgar, WI – Wastewater Treatment Planning Stoughton, WI – Long Range Strategic Planning Fontana-Walworth Water Pollution CC, WI – Facilities Planning Theresa, WI – WWTF Compliance Alternatives Plan Hustisford, WI – Fac. Plan Amendment Preparation Waupun, WI – Phase I and II Facilities Planning
Relevant Phosphorus Removal Experience
Algoma, WI (0.15 mg/L) Fond du Lac, WI (0.04 mg/L) Mount Morris, IL Ashland, KY Fontana-Walworth, WI (0.075 mg/L) Mundelein, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Bardstown, KY Fort Atkinson, WI New Glarus, WI (0.12 mg/L) Bargersville, IN Galena, IL (1, 0.5 & 0.1 mg/L) New Lenox, IL Bartlett, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Horicon, WI (0.075 mg/L) Platteville, WI Barrington, IL (0.1 mg/L) Hustisford, WI (0.075 mg/L) Redgranite, WI Bayfield, WI Illinois American Water-Chickasaw Hills WRF Rochelle, IL Beaver Dam, WI Illinois American Water-Oak Valley WRF Roselle, IL Bensenville, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Illinois American Water-Valley Marina WRF Salem, WI Black River Falls, WI (0.1 mg/L) Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency, IL Sandwich, IL Braidwood, IL Lake Mills, WI (0.075 mg/L) Shawano, WI Bristol, WI Lancaster, WI Stevens Point, WI Brookfield, WI (0.075 mg/L) Lexington, KY Stoughton, WI (0.1 mg/L) Brooklyn, WI (0.075 mg/L) Lindenhurst, IL Theresa, WI Carpentersville, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Lockport, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Tipton, IN Cary, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Manitowoc, WI (0.6 mg/L, interim) Tomah, WI Channahon, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Manhattan, IL WalCoMet, WI (0.075 mg/L) Chilton, WI (0.075 mg/L) Marathon City, WI (0.075 mg/L) Washington, IL Clean Lakes Alliance Marshfield, WI Waukesha, WI (0.075 mg/L) Crest Hill, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Merrill, WI Waupun, WI (0.075 mg/L) Darlington, WI Milan, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Western Racine County, WI Dixon, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Milton, WI Whitewater, WI Dodgeville, WI Moline, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Wisconsin Municipal Environmental
Group Edgar, WI (0.075 mg/L) Mosinee, WI Wisconsin Whey Processor Flagg Creek WRD, IL (1, 0.5, & 0.1 mg/L) Mount Horeb, WI (0.075 mg/L)
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Mount Horeb Facilities Plan and Phosphorus Compliance – Village of Mount Horeb, WI We have continuously provided wastewater engineering services to Mount Horeb since the 1980s. Rapid growth combined with aging treatment facilities required the Village to consider significant improvements to its existing facilities. As a result, in 2016 we completed a comprehensive facility plan to evaluate alternatives that would enable the Village to reliably provide wastewater treatment until 2040 and beyond. At the time of the facilities plan, the Village did not yet have a stringent phosphorus limit in its WPDES permit. However, in anticipation of this requirement, we completed a preliminary evaluation of alternatives that would enable the future, more stringent limit of 0.075 mg/L to be met. We wanted the new facilities design to be flexible enough to facilitate cost-effective compliance with the low-level phosphorus limit. The preliminary plan included retrofitting the existing traveling bridge sand filters with cloth disk filtration. The exiting filters were removed from service, but the basins were retained. Plant hydraulics were also designed to enable constructing future disk filters when required for phosphorus compliance. With very limited space available on the existing site and the need to significantly expand facilities because of the growing population, the facilities planning process identified constructing new oxidation ditches, final clarifiers, return activated sludge (RAS) pumping, and an administration building on an adjacent site as the most cost-effective long-term alternative.
To retain as much value from the existing processes and structures as possible, the site was repurposed, utilizing nearly all the existing tanks and buildings. The existing aeration basins were converted into digesters, the existing primary clarifiers were converted into fermentation basins, the existing chlorine contact basins were converted into ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, the existing plant sewer pumping station was converted into a digested sludge pumping station, and the existing liquid biosolids storage facilities were reused. The existing screening and grit removal processes remain in service and were previously constructed for a project we designed in 2013. In addition to disk filtration, water quality trading (WQT) on adjacent land owned by the Village (approximately 100 acres) was also used for phosphorus compliance. A portion
Creative reuse of existing facilities saved the Village of Mount Horeb millions in construction costs.
Thoughtful planning and locating of facilities provide ample capacity to accommodate several decades of continued growth.
Client Reference: John Klein, Superintendent, 608-437-3101, 2447 Sand Rock Rd, Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 Project Duration: 2019 to Present (Phosphorus) 2015-2016 (Facilities Planning) Consultant Team Members: Randy Langer – Project Manager Randy Wirtz – QC and Biosolids Adam Gander – HVAC Mary Seehafer – Electrical
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of this land was used for constructing new secondary treatment facilities. Project construction was completed in early 2020. Marathon City Facilities Planning and Phosphorus Compliance Planning – Village of Marathon City, WI Marathon City is a Wisconsin community located 10 miles west of Wausau. In 2011, the Village hired us to review its WPDES permit for reissuance. With our assistance, the Village was successful in contesting several permit conditions. We have assisted the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) with plant operations issues since 2011 and were retained to conduct facilities plan development because of excessive maintenance needs and failing equipment at the WWTP. The facilities plan was completed in 2016 and updated in 2020 after considering regionalization alternatives. Regionalization was not found to be cost effective, the updated facilities plan included alternative comparison for upgrading the existing facility and replacing the secondary treatment processes and digestion with an Aeromod treatment system. The Village chose to proceed with the Aeromod system coupled with other common plant improvements, including preliminary treatment improvements, influent pumping; sludge pumping; UV disinfection; existing control building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) modifications; and new SCADA incorporating the Village water system. The Aeromod system was a good fit for this facility because the system addressed many of the failing systems at the facility and could fit in the very limited space available on the site. The new system could also be sized to address the growth the community was experiencing, and future growth projected by the North Central Wisconsin Planning Commission, as well as effluent limits – including recently reduced total phosphorus limits and potential future nitrogen limits. The project is currently in design and planned to be constructed in 2022 to 2023 funded by the Wisconsin Clean Water Fund low-interest loan, principal forgiveness, and energy grant in addition to user charge system revenues. We have also assisted the Village with navigating phosphorus compliance planning and the Wisconsin River TMDL, as well as with reviewing its recently reissued WPDES permit. The Village chose the multi-discharger variance as a compliance tool while continuing to pursue water quality projects and trading with an agricultural partner. Fond du Lac Facilities Planning and Phosphorus Compliance Planning – City of Fond du Lac, WI We have provided engineering consulting services to the City of Fond du Lac for more than 20 years. Our initial efforts included plan development, design, and construction-related services for improvements totaling more than $63 million to renovate all areas of the plant. This included replacing pure oxygen activated sludge with an air activated system, installing UV effluent disinfection, adding temperature-phased anaerobic digestion (TPAD) with centrifuge dewatering, and installing cogeneration and co-digestion facilities. We are now providing facilities planning for biosolids and biogas utilization facilities at the plant, including biosolids drying. We recently completed the services required to address Fond du Lac’s WPDES permit, which was renewed in 2013 with a proposed effluent TP limit of 0.04 mg/L. Because the existing WTRRF cannot meet the proposed stringent limit, the WDNR provided a 9-year compliance schedule. Compliance steps included an OER that evaluated possible source reductions, minor facility modifications, and operational improvements; a status report and Study of Feasible Alternatives that evaluated advanced TP removal technologies, watershed adaptive management, water quality trading (WQT), and regulatory alternatives for permit compliance; a Preliminary Compliance Alternatives Plan, which further developed detailed costs and concepts for alternatives; and a Final Compliance Alternatives Plan.
Client Reference: Ken Bloom, Superintendent, 715-443-0077, 104 Chestnut Street, Marathon City, Wi 54448 Project Duration: 2013-2016 (Phosphorus) 2019-2020 (Facilities Planning) Consultant Team Members: Randy Langer – Project Engineer Adam Gander – HVAC
Marathon City WWTP to be converted to Aeromod facility.
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As part of the phosphorus compliance evaluation, and with our assistance, pilot studies of eight tertiary treatment systems were conducted at the WTRRF to determine the capabilities of each technology to meet the proposed stringent limits and refine costs. In addition, extensive BPR optimization steps are being investigated, and a side stream deammonification process was designed by our firm and is currently operating to preserve carbon for biological phosphorus and nitrogen removal in the activated-sludge system. Preliminary evaluations indicated that WQT may be more cost effective than tertiary treatment. WQT may also be more cost effective than watershed adaptive management, in Fond du Lac’s case; however, adaptive management has advantages, such as being able to incorporate municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), extending the compliance schedule, and not having a trade ratio. An ultimate phosphorus reduction of approximately 25,000 lbs per year would be required to meet the WTRRF water quality trading goals. The City continues to explore options for generating WQT credits within municipal boundaries or on agricultural land in the basin. The Upper Fox Wolf Basin phosphorus and suspended solids TMDL will set the credit thresholds for trading and is not yet complete; however, the City may begin to ‘earmark’ potential trades. Because of the status of the TMDL, the City selected the Wisconsin MDV as its initial compliance option. This variance allows the WTRRF to pay a fee to counties to implement best management practices in the watersheds. The WPDES permit has been reissued to include the MDV, and the first payment to a county was made this year. This variance is the lowest cost compliance option for the City, and it may eventually be possible for the City to work with counties on project locations that will benefit the City’s MS4, as well. The City may revisit compliance options before its next discharge permit application is due, after the TMDL wasteload allocations are known.
City of Beloit Facilities Plan – City of Beloit, WI We provided facility plan development services for the City’s 11 MGD design average flow, 28.3 MGD peak design flow WPCF. The City’s WPCF consists of screening, grit removal, primary clarification, activated sludge with an A/O configuration for phosphorus removal, sodium hypochlorite disinfection, and anaerobic digestion with liquid sludge storage. Early in the planning effort, we conducted detailed condition assessments of major equipment at the facility, including electrical systems, HVAC equipment, and all process equipment. In close coordination with City staff, each piece of equipment was scored based on risk of failure and consequence of failure, resulting in an overall score that was used to develop 5-, 10-, and 15-plus-year capital improvements plans. All this information was compiled in an asset management database for the City.
Client Reference: Cody Schoepke, Superintendent, 920-322-3662, 700 Doty St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Project Duration: 2012 - 2019 (Phosphorus) 2003 - 2004 (Facilities Planning) Consultant Team Members: Randy Wirtz – Project Manager Randy Langer – Project Engineer
Fond du Lac WTRRF.
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The City has several large industrial users that contribute a significant portion of the influent loadings at the WPCF. We conducted interviews with each of the major industries and used information gathered in this process to develop future flows and loadings to the facility. An evaluation of the loading and hydraulic capacities of the existing facilities was then conducted. BioWin models of the activated sludge system were developed to simulate process performance of the existing system as well as several alternatives that included expansion of the activated sludge system and various BNR configurations. Based on the process modeling and an evaluation of existing plant performance data, an expansion of the activated sludge system with continued use of the A/O process and provisions for future A2O operation was recommended for implementation once influent loads reached a triggering threshold. An evaluation of the City’s existing sodium hypochlorite disinfection system was also conducted as part of the facilities plan. Based on a present-worth evaluation, including non-monetary considerations such as safety associated with chemical handling, the recommended plan included converting to UV disinfection with cost-effective modifications to the existing chlorine contact tanks. The City currently stores its digested biosolids as a liquid in storage tanks on the WWTP site. The biosolids are then land-applied by City staff to local agricultural fields, weather permitting. However, because of changing weather patterns and farming practices, the City has been unable to empty its storage tanks in recent years and has had to dewater and landfill a significant portion of its biosolids at a high cost. The facility plan included evaluating biosolids management alternatives, including continued liquid land application, dewatering and off-site storage of biosolids, and drying all the biosolids. This evaluation included both monetary considerations and non-monetary considerations, such as future flexibility, the potential for more restrictive land application regulations (based on nutrient loadings or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [PFAS]), land availability in the vicinity of the WWTP, and continued limitations to land application because of weather or farming practices. Lake Mills Facilities Planning and Phosphorus Compliance Planning – City of Lake Mills, WI We are currently assisting the City of Lake Mills with phosphorus compliance planning, after already completing the OER, Status Report, and PCAP. We are currently providing
Client Reference: Bill Frisbee, Utility Director, 608-364-6699 2400 Springbrook Court Beloit, WI 53511 Project Duration: 2019-2020 Consultant Team Members: Randy Langer – Project Manager Randy Wirtz – Biosolids Lead Adam Gander – HVAC
Asset management database developed for the Beloit WPCF.
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engineering services for the City’s WWTP Facilities Plan, which will include the FCAP. The WWTP currently has a 1.0 mg/L effluent phosphorus limit and anticipates receiving phosphorus water quality based effluent limits (WQBELs) of 0.075 mg/L on a 6-month average, and 0.225 mg/L on a monthly average. The recommendation as of the Year 3 was for the City to pursue a multi-discharge variance (MDV) while also exploring tertiary filtration options. The Facilities Plan evaluated all electrical systems, HVAC systems, buildings, and processes at the WWTP against current and future design flows and loadings. Improvements touching nearly all processes at the WWTP were identified and evaluated. Currently, given the site constraints of the WWTP and the need for improvements throughout the WWTP, the City is working with our firm to evaluate whether to continue maintaining, operating, and improving the existing WWTP, move the WWTP outfall to Crawfish River, or decommission the existing WWTP and build a new WWTP with an outfall to the Crawfish River to receive less stringent effluent phosphorus limits.
Client Reference: Bill Kiessling, Wastewater Foreman, 920-648-2162, 308 N CP Avenue, Lake Mills, WI 53551 Project Duration: 2017-2019 (Phosphorus) 2019 - Present (Facilities Planning) Consultant Team Members: Ethan Yen – Project Engineer Adam Gander – HVAC
The Lake Mills Facilities Plan includes evaluating secondary treatment alternatives, including adding another oxidation ditch, converting to conventional activated sludge, or implementing aerobic granular sludge.
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Project Team Our project team combines individuals who have a unique combination of experience, knowledge, and credentials, and who have been actively involved in the facilities planning and phosphorus compliance effort as well as the vast majority of our other recent wastewater projects. We have experienced staff from all the required disciplines necessary for a project such as this. Below is an organizational chart of our team, followed by a brief description of each team member and their role. Resumes of the project team are included as an appendix.
Strand Team Member, Personnel Qualifications, and Experience Highlights
Project Manager – Randy J. Langer, P.E., will serve as the overall Project Manager. Randy’s wastewater treatment experience, in combination with his past project management experience on WWTP facilities and phosphorus compliance plans, uniquely qualifies him to serve as the overall project manager on this project. Randy has been with our firm for 12 years and has served as a Project Manager or lead team member for several recent wastewater treatment-related projects for communities in Wisconsin,
Iowa, and Illinois. He has a wide variety of project management and project engineer experience on several plan development, design, and construction projects. He served as the project manager for the very successful WPCF improvements at the Village of Mount Horeb, a multi-phase, $22 million project that addressed deficiencies with every process and that wrapped up in early 2020. He is currently assisting Mount Horeb and the Rib Mountain Metropolitan Sewerage District with phosphorus compliance planning. Randy will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the project team and communicating with City staff. He will be responsible for ensuring project milestones are met and that the City’s comments, concerns, and input are appropriately addressed in a timely manner. Randy’s communication skills will prove very valuable throughout the course of the project, as clear and timely communication between both the City and project team are keys to a successful project.
Quality Control – Randall A. Wirtz, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP, Senior Associate, Director of Practice-Wastewater, has more than 25 years of experience in wastewater treatment studies, plan development, design, and construction projects. Randy routinely manages large capital improvement projects and his breadth and depth of experience in plan development, design, operations, process, regulatory compliance, and other areas of wastewater treatment is a true asset to any project. Randy is also one of our most experienced wastewater process experts and has managed, planned, designed, or served as QC engineer for most of our larger wastewater clients. He recently won the prestigious Schroepfer Award from Water Environment Federation. Randy received his doctorate in the field of anaerobic digestion and biological
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treatment systems; he is our leading expert on anaerobic digestion, codigestion, energy recovery and management, and Class A biosolids management, and he has worked on drying projects in Fond du Lac and River Falls, Wisconsin, and an ongoing project in Huntington, West Virginia. Randy served as the Project Manager for the City of Portage’s 2004 Wastewater Facilities Plan.
Assistant PM/Project Engineer – Ethan T. Yen, P.E., ENV SP, has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University and University of California -Berkeley, respectively. Ethan will serve as assistant project manager and lead project engineer. Ethan is an exceptionally motivated and sharp engineer and is skilled at bringing innovative ideas to his projects. Because of these traits, Ethan will also assist with other project tasks, as needed. Ethan has worked on multiple phosphorus removal studies, including for the Village of Brooklyn, City of Horicon, and Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in Wisconsin; and the Arbury Hills Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and Oak Valley WRF in Illinois. He also worked on nutrient reduction studies for the City of Davenport and the City of Dubuque in Iowa and a digestion
facilities plan or the City of Davenport. Ethan is currently the project engineer for the Lake Mills WWTP Facilities Plan. Mechanical Engineer – Adam D. Gander, P.E. has 12 years of mechanical engineering experience and has worked on several WWTP projects, water projects, municipal projects, and industrial projects throughout the Midwest. Adam has been involved with the review and implementation of ventilation strategies and dehumidification studies to reduce corrosion. Adam has been significantly involved with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment design and startup on several of our WWTP projects. Adam has also completed evaluations of HVAC systems as part of several facilities planning efforts.
Structural Engineer – Evan Constant, P.E., will serve as the Structural Engineer for this project. He is a staff structural engineer providing structural design and field engineering services. His experience includes designing bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, stormwater structures, pump stations, wastewater structures, and buildings and industrial facilities. He has designed building expansions and completed structural assessments of existing floor and roof structures. Evan has provided design for several bridge rehabilitations and assisted with design of several stormwater structures, bridges, and retaining walls for the Verona Road Project in Madison. Most recently, Evan worked with Randy on design of the Screening and Grit Removal
Improvements Project for the City of Janesville. Electrical Engineer – Mary E. Seehafer, P.E., has been with our firm for 7 years and has extensive experience in electrical design. Mary has planned power distribution and control systems for both large and small water and wastewater applications, from well houses to remote lift stations to treatment plants. Mary’s design experience includes PLC-based control systems using industrial Ethernet networks, remote telemetry (radio and cellular), communication systems (voice and data), and development of control algorithms and SCADA System HMI graphics for both new and existing systems. Mary’s experience also includes electrical design of new facilities, upgrading and adding to existing facilities, power monitoring for harmonics and related
electrical problems, and analyzing building electrical systems with respect to applicable codes.
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Schedule Internal, Corporatewide Scheduling System Proves Availability of Staff We understand that the City desires a consultant whose team has ample availability to complete projects efficiently and effectively. Because our firm has an internal, customized, staff scheduling database for all our employees, we can provide demonstrable proof that our team will be able to execute and complete the City’s project. Statement of Availability The personnel on the proposed project team have time available in their schedules to complete this work. If awarded the contract, we will immediately input project hours into our scheduling system to dedicate the time necessary to the schedules of each of the project team members. About Our Scheduling System Our customized staff scheduling database helps us determine staff availability relative to project deadlines. The database contains all currently scheduled hours for all employees for up to 2 years from the present date. In addition, our team also schedules any holidays and vacations so that staff members’ current availability is not estimated but is recorded as precisely and accurately as possible. Project Managers can run reports to determine how many total hours are scheduled for a particular staff member in any given month, and who is scheduled for a particular project. This database also integrates our accounting system to facilitate billing. At the start of every project, the Project Manager enters the associated hours assigned for each staff member each month. All projects in the scheduling database are updated monthly through project completion and staff availability is reviewed at that time to distribute workload appropriately among employees and confirm that ample time is available for staff to meet project deadlines. By utilizing our internal scheduling system to project current staff workload and upcoming project deadlines, we can determine if completing tasks or meeting deadlines for any specific project will become an issue, and we can reallocate internal efforts and resources, as necessary, before a concern becomes a problem. In reviewing our team’s current commitments, we are confident in our availability to meet the City’s project schedule, as substantiated by the graph shown.
Our project team includes a diverse group of engineers, providing Portage with experts in all project areas – from preliminary treatment to biosolids treatment and every process in between.
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Proposed Project Schedule Provides Timely Delivery of Facilities Plan and Meets Phosphorus Compliance Dates Our anticipated schedule for this project is shown in the table below. We have provided specific dates for completion of various phases of the facilities plan. We have also provided anticipated start and completion dates for various phases of the phosphorus compliance planning, based on our best estimate of when the new permit will be reissued:
Task Start Date Completion Date A. Facilities Plan 0. Notice to Proceed Oct 11, 2021 Oct 11, 2021 i. Review existing records, reports, and drawings and summarize the existing facilities.
Oct 11, 2021 Oct 18, 2021 II. Complete an assessment of the current condition of the WWTP process and equipment and identify any deficiencies.
Oct 18, 2021 Nov 1, 2021 iii. Review projections for growth from residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sources. Develop projections for future flows and loads through year 2045.
Oct 11, 2021 Oct 28, 2021
iv. Review and summarize current and anticipated future regulatory requirements.
Oct 28, 2021 Nov 15, 2021 v. Review and summarize deficiencies at the WWTP. Nov 15, 2021 Dec 6, 2021 vi. Identify alternatives to correct the various deficiencies that are identified. Provide a present-worth evaluation of each alternative for comparison.
Dec 6, 2021 Jan 10, 2022 vii. Collaborate with the City to identify recommended alternatives for implementation.
Jan 10, 2022 Jan 17, 2022 viii. Develop and summarize overall options of project cost and implementation schedules for any recommended improvements.
Jan 17, 2022 Feb 18, 2022 B. Phosphorus Compliance Planning i. Develop plan to address phosphorus effluent limits as required in future WPDES permits
Year 1 - Operational Evaluation Report Mar 1, 2022 Sep 30, 2022* Year 2 - Compliance Alternatives, Source Reduction, Improvements and Modification Status Report
Mar 1, 2023 Sep 30, 2023* Year 3 - Preliminary Compliance Alternatives Plan Mar 1, 2024 Sep 30, 2024* Year 4 - Final Compliance Alternatives Plan Mar 1, 2025 Sep 30, 2025* ii. Negotiate development of implementation plan. Oct 1, 2025 Dec 30, 2025
*Or as determined by the City’s future WPDES permit.
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Fee and Compensation Excellence-Oriented Firm with Culture of Cost Control Provides Exceptional Value The value of quality planning cannot be overstated. The planning fee is a very small fraction of total costs as compared to capital costs for new improvements as well as O&M costs over the life of the WWTP. The decisions and recommendations made during planning, however, will have a significant impact on future project costs as well as O&M costs. We have developed our fee based on our detailed scope and understanding of the project drivers, complexities, and expectations. We welcome the opportunity to discuss our proposed scope and fee, should changes be needed to better meet any City budgetary limitations. The City can be assured that we will negotiate in good faith to establish an appropriate final scope and fee for this project. We are eager to have the opportunity to continue providing exceptional engineering services for the City’s WWTP by working closely with WWTP staff to complete this important planning effort. We will dedicate our efforts to exceed expectations and maintain the project budget and schedule. We know that the City will be delighted with our delivery, attention to detail, and communications. Phosphorus Compliance Planning Services to meet the City’s Needs and Budget Phosphorus compliance planning can involve a variety of services depending on the level of detail the City requires. For instance, during the earlier stages of planning, we have assisted other municipalities with testing phosphorus removal chemicals, BPR jar testing, and plant optimization strategies to reduce phosphorus effluent with existing facilities. During alternative evaluation stages, we will bring forward several phosphorus removal technologies and discuss with the City which alternatives to screen out and which to pursue for further evaluation. If the City is interested in pursuing watershed options or variances, we have had experience assisting communities with WQT plans and MDV applications. The scope of work involved for phosphorus compliance varies considerably depending on the City’s desires and what recommendations emerge from each stage of the planning effort. Therefore, we have provided a range of hours and fees for each stage of phosphorus compliance planning to reflect the range of services that we can provide. Federal and Clean Water Funding Assistance for Wastewater Projects In addition to Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) loans administered by the WDNR, there are a few other avenues for project funding on the horizon. Recently, the United States Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that will provide $11.7 billion over 5 years to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) as well as funding for wastewater-related grant programs. In addition, we are also aware of pending Coronavirus state and local fiscal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that may also be used for wastewater projects. As this program is new and is just rolling out, we cannot make definitive statements as to how much money might be available or what the reporting requirements might be, but we want to make the City aware of this potential option and to highlight the wastewater funding environment for the coming years. The next few years may provide a unique opportunity for the City to implement highly valuable WWTP improvements that could effectively serve the community for many years to come.
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The table below presents the tasks for the facilities plan, corresponding hours, and fee. We propose a total fee of $44,700 to complete the facilities plan. The table below also presents the range of effort that may be required for the various phosphorus compliance steps. These efforts will vary significantly depending on the outcome of the previous step and the compliance path chosen.
Task Hours Fee A. Facilities Plan
i. Review existing records, reports, and drawings and summarize the existing facilities. 34 $5,200
ii. Kickoff meeting, complete an assessment of the current conditions of the WWTP process and equipment and identify any deficiencies. 46 $7,200
iii. Review projections for growth from residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sources. Develop projections for future flows and loads through the year 2045.
18 $2,900 iv. Review and summarize current and anticipated future regulatory
requirements. 18 $2,900 v. Review and summarize deficiencies at the WWTP. 82 $12,500 vi. Identify alternatives to correct the various deficiencies that are identified.
Provide a present worth evaluation of each alternative for comparison. 58 $8,300 vii. Collaborate with the City to identify recommended alternatives for
implementation. 22 $3,200 viii. Develop and summarize overall options of project cost and
implementation schedules for any recommended improvements. 20 $2,500 SUBTOTAL, FACILITIES PLANNING 298 $44,700
B. Phosphorus Compliance Planning
i.a. Develop Operational Evaluation Report and submit to WDNR. 40-100 $6,000-$15,000 i.b. Develop Status Report and submit to WDNR. 20-80 $3,000-$12,000 i.c. Develop Preliminary Compliance Alternatives Plan and submit to WDNR. 100-200 $15,000-$30,000 i.d. Develop Final Compliance Alternatives Plan and submit to WDNR. 100-200 $15,000-$30,000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Municipal Wastewater Treatment experience includes planning and design for wastewater treatment plant projects in Beloit, Janesville, Mount Horeb, Algoma, Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, Stoughton, Wisconsin, and many more. Construction Project Management experience includes construction management and/or resident project representative services for projects in Whitewater, Fond du Lac, Sturgeon Bay Utilities, Mount Horeb, and Ashland Wisconsin and many more. Wastewater Conveyance System Analysis experience includes inflow and infiltration (I/I) studies, sanitary sewer evaluation surveys, and capacity studies. Served as the Project Manager for wastewater conveyance system analysis projects in Ashland, Fond du Lac, Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, Manitowoc, Whitewater, Shorewood, and Consolidated Koshkonong Sanitary District, Wisconsin; Davenport, Iowa; and North Shore Water Reclamation District and Moline, Illinois. Sanitary Sewer Collection System Assessment and Rehabilitation experience includes manhole assessment and rehabilitation, sanitary sewer rehabilitation, CIPP lining, force main assessment and rehabilitation, and private property I/I program development. Completed assessment and/or rehabilitation projects in Fond du Lac, Sturgeon Bay Utilities, and Ashland, Wisconsin; Davenport, Iowa; and Lindenhurst and North Shore Water Reclamation District, Illinois and many others. Watershed and Water Quality Management experience includes analysis of watershed-based nutrient reduction measures for the Clean Lakes Alliance for the Yahara Capital Lakes Environmental Assessment and Needs (CLEAN)
Implementation project. Experienced with various modeling tools used to evaluate watershed-based nutrient reduction alternatives. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS (Partial Listing) • Manhole Assessment and Rehabilitation”
presented at the 2011 Annual Conference of the Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
• “Clean Lakes Alliance CLEAN Implementation Project” presented at the 2013 Annual Conference of the CSWEA in Madison, Wisconsin.
• “Force Main Assessment and Rehabilitation” presented at the February 2015 CMOM Seminar in Ashland, Wisconsin.
• “Avoid Robbing Peter to Pay Paul; Collaborative Master Planning Results in a Balanced Plan for All Departments in a Wisconsin Community” presented at the 2018 Annual Technical Conference of the WRWA in La Crosse, WI
• “CIPP Lining: Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned for the Collection System Owner” presented at the 2019 Annual Conference of the WWOA in Green Bay, WI
• “Planning for Reliable Future Collection System Operations” presented as part of the 2020 WWOA Webinar Series
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Water Environment Federation • Central States Water Environment
Association (CSWEA) • Wisconsin Wastewater Operators
Association (WWOA) • WWOA Southern Region Chair • Serve on the Collection System Committee
of the CSWEA/WWOA
AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Municipal Wastewater Treatment • Construction Project Management • Wastewater Conveyance System
Analysis • Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Rehabilitation • Watershed and Water Quality
Management
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 12 YEARS WITH FIRM 12
EDUCATION B.S. Civil Engineering – University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 2009
REGISTRATION Professional Engineer in Wisconsin and Iowa
Randall A. Wirtz, Ph.D, P.E., ENV SP Senior Associate/Director of Practice-Wastewater
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Municipal Wastewater Treatment experience includes planning and design of biological treatment facilities, odor control facilities, chemical treatment systems, sludge dewatering systems, biosolids stabilization facilities, disinfection facilities, and pumping and conveyance facilities. Recent projects are highlighted below. • Waterloo, Iowa – Facilities Plan,
Project Manager and Lead Process Engineer • Dubuque, Iowa – WWTP Facilities
Planning, Design, and Construction for $70 million Project (significant industrial loadings), Project Manager and Lead Process Engineer
• Davenport, Iowa – Facilities Plan, Project Manager and Lead Process Engineer
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa – WWTP Upgrades (ash handling and anaerobic process heating), Project Manager
• Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – Sidestream Deammonification Facilities, Project Manager and Lead Process Engineer
• Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, Wisconsin – Our firm’s Project Manager for multiple long-term plans, including the current 20-Year Facilities Planning Project, the 50-Year Master Plan, and the Net Zero Energy Master Plan
• NEW Water, Green Bay, Wisconsin – DPF Filter Backwash Study, Project Manager and Lead Technical Engineer
Industrial Wastewater Treatment experience includes anaerobic and aerobic biological treatment processes, pH control, equalization, flotation/clarification, chemical processes, residuals/solids stabilization and management, odor control, and permitting assistance. Industrial wastewater experience includes dairy and cheese processing, meat processing, vegetable processing, snack food production,
bakeries, dessert and candy processing, pharmaceutical, and chemical production. Water Treatment experience includes design of pumping facilities, granular media filtration units, chlorination, fluoridation, and sludge dewatering and handling facilities. PRESENTATIONS (Partial Listing) • (2016, May 17-20). Addressing Nonpoint
Nutrient Loadings through Nutrient Concentration Systems –The Next Generation of Manure Management in Dane County with Rachel Lee. Presented at the 89th CSWEA Annual Conference.
• (2015, June). Codigestion Evaluation and Implementation. Presented at the 97th IAWEA Annual Conference.
• (2015, June). Dubuque’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy – Year 2 Update. Presented at the 97th IAWEA Annual Conference.
• (2015, May). Codigestion Evaluation and Implementation – Case Studies. Presented at the 88th CSWEA Annual Conference.
• (2014, June). Dubuque’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy – Wastewater Treatment & Watershed Approaches. Presented at the 96th IAWEA Annual Conference.
• (2014, May). Estimating Codigestion/Cogeneration Capacity at Your WWTP. Presented at the 87th CSWEA Annual Conference.
• (2014, May). The First Step on the Roadmap to Net Zero Energy with Schroedel, et al. Presented at the 87th CSWEA Annual Conference.
• (2013, June). Dubuque’s Anaerobic Digestion and Cogeneration Facilities. Presented at the 95th IAWEA Annual Conference.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Biological Wastewater Treatment • Chemical/Physical Treatment • Municipal/Industrial Wastewater
Treatment • Solids Stabilization and Management • Disinfection Odor Control • Nutrient Removal
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 27 YEARS WITH FIRM 27
EDUCATION Ph.D. Civil/Environmental Engineering – Iowa State University, Ames, 1994 M.S. Civil/Environmental Engineering – Iowa State University, Ames, 1992 B.S. Civil/Environmental Engineering – University of Wisconsin–Platteville, 1990
REGISTRATION Professional Engineer in Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Arizona Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Envision Sustainability Professional
AWARDS 2016 WEF Schroepfer Innovative Facility Design Medal for the Dubuque Water & Resource Recovery Center Upgrade
Randall A. Wirtz, Ph.D, P.E., ENV SP Senior Associate/Director of Practice-Wastewater
• (2013, June). Moving Towards Net Zero Energy at WWTPs. Presented at the 95th IAWEA Annual Conference.
• (2013, May). Enhancing the Energy Cycle – Digestion, Codigestion, and Biogas. Presented at the 86th CSWEA Annual Conference.
• (2012, June). The Wisconsin/Illinois Phosphorus Experience – Regulations, Limits, Treatment, and Implementation. Presented at the 94th IAWEA Annual Conference.
• (2012, May). Plantwide Energy Reduction Evaluations at the Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District. Presented at the 85th CSWEA Annual Conference.
• (2010, June). Will It be Under a Billion? The Capital and Long-Term Costs of Complying with Proposed Phosphorus Criteria. Presented at the 92th IAWEA Annual Conference.
• (2009, June 10-12). Dubuque Water Pollution Control Plant – Conversion from Sludge Incineration to Anaerobic Digestion with Tom Foltz and Jonathan Brown. Presented at the Iowa Water Pollution Control Association Annual Technical Conference, Clinton, Iowa.
• (2007, September 25-26). Effluent Phosphorus Limits – Impact on Plant Design and Operations. Presented at the Ohio Water Environment Association Plant Operations Seminar, Columbus, Ohio.
• (2007, July 30-August 1). Managing and Projecting a Significant Industrial Load Increase at an Enhanced Nutrient Removal POTW with D. Ward and R. Javier. Presented at the Industrial Water Quality 2007 Conference, Providence, Rhode Island.
• (2006, May). Two-Stage Activated Sludge with High–Purity Oxygen – Analyzing a Dinosaur. Presented at the 79th Annual Conference of the CSWEA, Charleston City, Illinois.
• Folz, T., Wirtz, R., and Brown, J. (2009, June 10-12) Dubuque Water Pollution Control Plant – Conversion from Sludge Incineration to Anaerobic Digestion,” Presented at the Iowa Water Pollution Control Association Annual Technical Conference, Clinton, Iowa.
• (2008). Design of pH control systems (pp. 357-363). MOP FD-3 – Industrial wastewater management, treatment, and disposal. Alexandria, VA: Water Environment Federation.
• (2000, April). Pre-treating for product recovery (Vol. 8, No. 2). Industrial wastewater: Journal of environmental engineering and science.
COURSES • (2002, 2001, 2000, & 1999).
‘Modern Concepts in Anaerobic Digestion, Contemporary Wastewater Treatment Plant Design and Operation, UW-Madison Extension Course, Madison, Wisconsin.
• Wirtz, R., and Dague, R. R. (1997). Laboratory studies on enhancement of granulation in the anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (Vol 36., No 4.). Water science & technology. International Water Association.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Central States Water Environment Association • Iowa Water Environment Association • Ohio Water Environment Association • Water Environment Federation • Wisconsin Wastewater Operators
Association
Ethan T. Yen, P.E., ENV SP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WWTP Design experience includes design of influent pumping facilities, oxidation ditch, final clarifier and sludge handling facilities at Oostburg, Wisconsin; ultraviolet disinfection facilities at Madison, Wisconsin; ultraviolet disinfection facilities at Davenport, Iowa; grit removal system at Fredonia, Wisconsin; aeration blower replacement at Campbellsport, Wisconsin; aeration system upgrades at South Wayne, Wisconsin; influent pumping facilities at Washington, Illinois; grit removal system at Janesville, Wisconsin; chemical piping replacement at North Shore Water Reclamation District WWTP Facilities Planning experience includes WWTP improvements at Oostburg, Wisconsin; excess flow treatment at Parkersburg, West Virginia; ultraviolet disinfection, struvite management, and excess flow treatment at Davenport, Iowa; phosphorus removal feasibility for Arbury Hills Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and Oak Valley WRF in Illinois; phosphorus removal feasibility for Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs; water quality trading planning for Brooklyn, Wisconsin; wastewater master planning for Magnolia, Texas; struvite management for Greater Peoria Sanitary District Digester Gas Use Planning experience includes for a digester gas conditioning and use at Davenport, Iowa, Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District. Permitting and Financial Assistance experience includes permit application assistance and state revolving fund program assistance, in Wisconsin and Iowa and antidegradation alternatives analysis assistance in Iowa.
Construction Administration experience includes engineering management for ultraviolet disinfection project at Davenport, Iowa and aeration system upgrades project at South Wayne, Wisconsin. Select Projects Include: • Urbana and Champaign Sanitary District, IL • Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District, IL • Arbury Hills Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF) – Illinois American Water Company, IL
• Oak Valley WRF – Illinois American Water Company, IL
• Crest Hill, IL • Parkersburg Utility Board, WV • Davenport, IA • Oostburg, WI • Brooklyn, WI • Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI • Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs • Magnolia, TX PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Water Environment Federation • Central States Water Environment Association
(CSWEA)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP) Design • Ultraviolet Disinfection • Digester Gas Use
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 5 YEARS WITH FIRM 4
EDUCATION M.S. Environmental Engineering, U.C. Berkeley, 2017 B.S. Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, 2015
REGISTRATION Professional Engineer in Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Envision™ Sustainability Professional
Adam D. Gander, P.E.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Eleven years of experience in the design of plumbing systems, fire protection systems, process piping systems, and HVAC systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, educational facilities, commercial facilities, and industrial facilities. Plumbing Systems experience includes design of various plumbing systems for commercial, industrial food processing, water treatment, and wastewater treatment facilities. System design has included plumbing for laboratories, including water purification and acid waste systems. Fire Protection Systems experience includes design of fire protection systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, and commercial facilities. Systems designs have included wet- and dry-type systems, as well as above- and below-grade diesel storage tanks. Process Piping Systems experience includes design of process piping systems for water and wastewater treatment systems, including water reuse systems, above- and below-grade diesel fuel-supply systems. Boiler and Systems experience includes design of boiler replacements and additions for wastewater treatment, and educational facilities. Commercial and Industrial Ventilation experience includes design of make-up air systems, plant clean-up air systems, process air cooling systems, and engine room and boiler room ventilation systems. Design of HVAC systems and controls for commercial facilities.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities HVAC experience includes design of heating and ventilation systems for a variety of water and wastewater treatment facilities. System design includes high-hazard environment ventilation systems, testing, laboratories, and natural gas distribution systems. LEED® Design experience includes the plumbing and HVAC systems of a LEED® version 3.0 certified facility. Design included development of an energy model, and experience in the online filing and formal registration required to obtain LEED® certification. Select Projects • Cedar Rapids WWTP – Cedar Rapids,
Iowa • Deerfield WRF – Deerfield, Illinois • Mount Morris WWTP – Mount Morris,
Illinois • Moline WWTP – Moline, Illinois • Fox River Water Reclamation District
WRF – South Elgin, Illinois • Waukesha WWTP – Waukesha, Wisconsin • Pumping Station Nos. 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12 –
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, Wisconsin
• Pumping Station No. 31 and Hickory Creek Pumping Station – Woodridge, Illinois
• Booster Pumping Station 106 – Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
• Well House No. 5 – Madison, Wisconsin • Water Treatment Plant HVAC
Improvements – Cedar Rapids, Iowa
AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Design Engineering for Plumbing • Design Engineering for Fire
Protection • Design Engineering for Process
Piping • Design Engineering for HVAC
System Design
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 13 YEARS WITH FIRM 13
EDUCATION B.S. Mechanical Engineering – University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007
REGISTRATION Professional Engineer in Wisconsin
Evan J. Constant, P.E.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Design Services experience utilizing software, including RISA 3D/Foundation, Analysis Group, Enercalc, Bentley LEAP Bridge Enterprise, MicroStation, and AutoCAD to design metal buildings, masonry buildings, bridges, retaining walls, pump stations, well facilities, and wastewater treatment structures. Additional project experience includes preparing cost estimates and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) plans, reviewing shop drawings, and utilizing COMcheck to ensure new building construction meets current energy codes. Specific projects include the following: • Multiple Sub-Zero Facilities Projects
– Fitchburg, Wisconsin • West Side Town Square Improvements
– Janesville, Wisconsin • US 18/151 and Verona Road Reconstruction
– Madison, Wisconsin • US 41 Brown County CTH B Interchange
– Suamico, Wisconsin • IH 94 Jefferson County Bridge
Rehabilitations – Lake Mills, Wisconsin • Joliet Wet-Weather Treatment Facility
– Joliet, Illinois • Mars Chocolate North America Warehouse
Expansion – Waco, Texas • Stoughton Trailers Line Expansion –
Stoughton, Wisconsin • Fox River Water Reclamation District Pump
Station 31 Replacement – Elgin, Illinois • Madison Gas and Electric Office Space
Expansion – Madison, Wisconsin • Department of Public Works Facility
Field Services experience include construction observation of the installation of subgrade, steel piling, abutment and bridge deck reinforcement, and concrete placement for the following projects: • Fadness Road to London Road, WIS 73
Reconstruction – Deerfield, Wisconsin • Plainview Road Bridge Construction –
Town of Lisbon, Wisconsin • CTH K to CTH H East Branch Pecatonica
River Bridge – Moscow, Wisconsin • Town of Brigham, Clay Hill Road Gordon
Creek Bridge – Brigham, Wisconsin Additional Field Services include structural inspection and inventory of structures and buildings for the following projects: • City Bridge Inventory and Plan of Repair
– Monona, Wisconsin • Emmi Roth USA Precast Floor Plank
Sounding, Replacement and Reinforcement – Monroe, Wisconsin
• Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District 5-Year Capital Improvement Program – Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Pump Station Wet-Well Inspections –Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Project Manager on the following projects: • Digester No. 4 Repairs – Davenport, Iowa • Burgess Norton 500-Ton Press Pit – Beaver
Dam, Wisconsin • Salm Partners, LLC Building Addition
Observation – Denmark, Wisconsin PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE) • Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Structural Engineering • Construction Observation • Structure Inspection • Report Services • Project Management • Drafting
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 6 YEARS WITH FIRM 6 EDUCATION B.S. Civil Engineering – University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 2015 REGISTRATION Professional Engineer in Wisconsin
Mary E. Seehafer, P.E.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Municipal Electrical System experience includes design of water and wastewater system power distribution and standby emergency power systems, process instrumentation and controls including PLC-based control systems using industrial Ethernet networks, remote telemetry (radio and cellular), communication systems (voice and data), and development of control algorithms for both new and existing systems. Experience also includes electrical design of new facilities, upgrading and adding to existing facilities, power monitoring for harmonics and related electrical problems, and analysis of building electrical systems with respect to applicable codes. Design experience for these types of projects includes complete building power distribution layout, distribution upgrades and modifications, and on-site data collection. Projects include the following: • Moline North Slope WWTP Electrical
Design and SCADA System – Moline, Illinois
• Bensenville WWTP SCADA – Bensenville, Illinois
• Mount Horeb WWTP Electrical Design and SCADA System – Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
• Rib Mountain Metropolitan Sewerage District Wastewater Plant Phase I Upgrades – Wausau, Wisconsin
• Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Pump Stations 7, 11, and 12 – Madison, Wisconsin
• Cedar Rapids WPCF Unit Substation Replacement – Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• West Bend Water Utility SCADA System High Frequency Radio Upgrades – West Bend, Wisconsin
• Waunakee Utilities Water System SCADA Radio Upgrades – Waunakee, Wisconsin
Lighting Design experience includes design of new and retrofit lighting systems, lighting controls, and ramp gate systems. Design experience for these types of projects includes photometric analysis to meet local, state, and national guidelines, power distribution layout, and LED lighting cost-benefit analysis. Provided lighting design on the following projects: • US 18/151 – Verona Road, Madison,
Wisconsin • CTH PD/McKee Road – Fitchburg,
Wisconsin • IH-39/WIS 11 (Avalon Road) –
LaPrairie, Wisconsin • Business 51 (Grand Avenue) –
Wausau, Wisconsin • Lick Run VCS Corridor Lighting and