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6. Regular Meeting December 6, 1999 Page 6 the Judges of the three counties and many of the Commissioners are supportive. It is the intention to have a recognized firm to review to make sure the plans fits together and nothing is left out. This would include a review of population forecasts. The project contractor could visit with groups in each of the three counties, which is suggested to be done in the second phase. The handout includes the Phase I scope and an example of Phase 2, but 2 is not yet done. He believes such a study would not cost more than $250,000.00. He stated they have the following financial commitments: Cap Metro $25,000, LCRA $25,000, TTA $25,000, Travis County $15,000, Williamson County $15,000, and thinks Hays County will support with $15,000. They are now beginning to approach cities for possible contributions in these amounts: Austin $50,000, Round Rock between $15,000 and $25,000, San Marcos $10,000 to $15,000, Cedar Park has committed for $5,000 and may commit an additional $5,000 and some smaller cities to provide $2,000 to $3,000 range. He stated there has been good support across the board. Mayor Moore stated they want to make a grass roots project. Mr. Kocurek stated the objective is trying to get data not developed by someone who does not build roads or mass transit. They hope to get transportation planning built in strategic plans by private industry. They hope they can show excellent cooperation and that the federal and state governments will move us forward to address our transportation problems. They want to have a good engineering review of what has been done. He stated it makes good sense to have peer review. Mr. Cox asked if the scope encompasses the Corridor Commuter Rail issue, and Mr. Kocurek stated yes, it encompasses all transportation, and Mr. Cox stated it makes sense we are doing this. Ms. Hughson asked if this is CAMPO's job, and Mr. Kocurek stated there is no reason to believe all authorities are not doing a good job; they just want to make sure all plans fit together with a peer review with a nationally recognized firm. Mr. Doiron inquired how the figure $250,000 was derived, and Mr. Kocurek responded people who are capable of doing such a study expect the amount needed to be raised to be $200,000 and Mr. Kocurek stated it has been raised up to $250,000 to be sure to cover the cost. Mr. Cox stated his concerns have largely been answered and now knows this will be a peer review and thinks the amount is minimal when addressing this transportation need. Mr. Cox requested this matter be placed on the next agenda for consideration. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the GBRA Regional Partner update. Mr. Fred Blumberg and Rene Tuttle were present. Mr. Blumberg stated there are four issues. (1) Raw water delivery from the Guadalupe River to the San Marcos Water Plant. The GBRA pumpstation and pipeline have been substantially ready for operation since the middle of October. It is capable of pumping 22 million gallons per day and has a pipeline capacity of about 16 mgd. Their commitment to San Marcos is to ultimately deliver up to 9 mgd. Mayor Moore asked if the water has to be lifted and Mr. Blumberg replied it has to be lifted a little less than 200 feet. There is a pressure sustaining valve at the end of the pipeline at the water treatment plant. They are still working at the pumpstation and have some archeological activity along the pipeline. GBRA is working with American National Power to phase a design on their ancillary line and rotate water to their plant and enhance control equipment that is necessary for delivery of water to their delivery point, as well as at the treatment plant. (2) Water Plant. GBRA has been working with the City for several years. The Plant Manager moved here from Port Lavaca this summer with his fmaily. Three of the five operators have been hired and a fourth one will be hired Friday. An offer has been made to a fifth one. TNRCC regulations require all operators to be licensed prior to hire. GBRA has been working with Bryan Construction for the past two weeks on the exit test, which is going well. They will start the performance tests as soon as the City Engineering Department gives them authorization. City Staff is waiting on some pressure releasing valves and will then put the system in operation. (3) Regional Partnerships. GBRA has a contract for the raw water system with American National Power Plant and is working on a couple of others. They expect there may be one or two others who will take water off the raw waterline. GBRA has a raw water contract with SWT