HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.a.4) General Manager AnnouncementsBoard Meeting of May 15, 2014
Written Announcements:
a)
OUT -OF -STATE CONFERENCES
FOA) 108'n Annual Conference in
Minneapolis, MN from May 18 -21, 2014
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) will hold its annual conference in
Minneapolis, MN from May 18 — 21, 2014. Finance Manager Thea Vassallo will be
attending. Some of the topics to be covered are the audit implications of the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board's (GASB) new pension standards, long -term
financial planning, realistic capital improvement planning, and investment options. This
event creates a unique opportunity to build relationships and network with peers from
across the country and around the world, hear nationally recognized speakers on topics
of interest to public finance professionals, and features an exhibit hall offering a wealth of
practical solutions to a broad range of professional challenges. Ms. Vassallo's
attendance at this conference was included in the 2013 -14 Technical Training,
Conference and Meetings Budget.
PROJECT UPDATE
b) Public Bidding for Sewer CCTV Inspection Project
The Sewer CCTV Inspection Project generally consists of providing sewer television
inspection for selected pipe segments in Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Orinda, and San
Ramon. Reinspection will enable staff to evaluate sewers that were not selected for
renovation projects. Also, staff can assess additional deterioration that may have
occurred in the interim.
This project will be advertised on May 16 and May 21, 2014. Bids will be opened
on June 3, 2014. The cost is currently estimated at $850,000. More information will be
presented when the Board is asked to approve the contract on June 19, 2014.