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Councilmember Rader provided a suggestion for the administration to investigate ways to set up a more robust program for the impermeable surface fees. He then commented that the rate we pay for water from the City of Cleveland seems to be high and he asked how that rate is set and if there is any room for negotiation. Mr. Crea and Mr. McMahon both provided some insight into how that rate is structured and what is included in the purchase price. They confirmed that as of right now Cleveland is the sole-supplier of water for Lakewood, and when controlling for factors unique to Lakewood, our price is comparable to the regional average. Mr. McMahon stated that Lakewood’s system structure is the result of the city having the foresight to build their own water plant 100 years ago. In response to a question from Councilmember Baker, Lou McMahon explained the IWIPP sets out work through 2048, prioritizing projects with the highest return on investment. He said when the city gets to the end of the CSO-059 Storage tank project in about 2033, they will have to submit an update to the plan where they can schedule the reaming measures based on finances and priority. He summarized that this rate proposal reflects five years of funding for a ten-year plan and that there is at least ten more years of work after that. Councilmember Baker then asked for more detail on the plan to replace the water main lines. Mark Pake, City Engineer, responded that the City has approximately 99 miles of water main lines and the typical life is around 100 years. He said they aim to replace about one mile of water main per year. Regarding the lead lines, he said the six-inch cast-iron water lines that were installed in the 1920’s all have lead service connections. As the existing cast-iron water mains are being replaced with new ductile iron pipe, the city is also replacing the lead service lines. He further explained it would not make sense to replace the lead service lines on a one-hundred- year-old cast iron main since it would not withstand the construction. He also said that the city has been taking advantage of EPA funding programs and they do their best to forecast what opportunities might be available as they plan for capital projects. *** Public Works Department Budget Presentation Public Works Director Gordon started his presentation by providing an overview of Lakewood's 2023 Pavement Condition Ratings (PCR). Emphasizing the objective of achieving a PCR of 80, he explained that Lakewood is currently on target with a current rating of 80.8. Director Gordon highlighted that the majority of Lakewood's streets are in good to very good condition. He further noted that the costs associated with resurfacing streets, including concrete and curb expenses, have increased. Director Gordon conveyed that to sustain the favorable PCR rating, an annual allocation of $2 million in the capital streets budget is imperative. Director Gordon explained that preparations for the 2024 Crack Sealing Program involve reapplying for the county road preventative maintenance reimbursement program in December 2023, with a specific emphasis on prioritizing maintenance activities for Madison, Warren, and Riverside Drive. 4