CASE STUDY: The City of Keller’s Application for SWIFT Funds Grapevine, Texas June 23, 2016

Project Team King Engineering Associates Inc. In association with Thomas Hoover Engineering, LLC In collaboration with: Keith Fisher, PE, City of Keller

Keller, the Heart of Texas

Keller – the Heart of Texas First non-native pioneers migrated from Missouri in 1840’s Railroad allowed town to prosper Population 47,000 Aged water system Almost 286 miles of water mains, pipes range from 2” to 42” Consistently named one of the best cities to live, raise a family, and safest cities of its size

Keller – the Problem Excessive Leakage in older, problem pipe categories Aged, deteriorated water system Polybutylene Services

Replacement Mains TYPE OF MAIN: LENGTH OF MAIN IN FEET: Asbestos Cement (AC)47,095 Cast Iron944 Thin Wall PVC (Class Pipe)13,139 Galvanized Steel1,068 Polybutylene Services1,560 TOTAL 63,806

Pipes that need replacing

Enhanced water loss control program FROM THE MOST CURRENT STATE WATER PLAN: “An enhanced water loss control program may include comprehensive water loss audits, active leak detection and repair, pressure control, replacement of water mains that are a significant source of water loss, implementation/installation of automatic meter reading (AMR) technology, implementation/installation of an advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) system to significantly reduce water loss, or other measures deemed appropriate to prevent or reduce water loss.”

Advantages of SWIFT Funding Fast Approval Better Rules, no federal cross cutters Flexible The TWDB has professionals who are very helpful, responsive TWDB willing to work closely with water systems

City of Keller Perspective Bedford vs. Keller Application Did not have to amend the State Water Plan Application Process is now On-Line Easy for various professionals to add their sections (Finance, Engineering)

Keller vs. Bedford Application KELLER:BEDFORD: Amount: $12.6 million$90 million Main Replacement: 12 miles150 miles AMR: NoYes Design: Yes Program Management: YesNo Planning: Yes Incremental Loan Closings: Yes Categorical Exclusion: Yes

Loan application timeline Abridged application, early February If invited, full application by May Closing in November

Savings Calculator On-Line Entity saves roughly 35% of Boards’ cost of funds Visit: Savings is roughly 10% in repayment costs $10 million dollar 20 year SWIFT loan saves about $965,000 at today’s rates

Savings Calculator On-Line

Keep in mind This program is only for water projects Your project must be listed in the most current State Water Plan TWDB reviews bidding documents TWDB releases funds from your escrow account based upon milestones of the project

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