Capacity Constraints in Regional Infrastructure Networks Final Report - May 2006 Hansford Economic Consulting & Eagle Nest Engineering LLC CONTACT INFORMATION Capacity Constraints in Regional Infrastructure Networks May 1, 2006 This report was prepared by Hansford Economic Consulting (“HEC”), Catherine Hansford, who specializes in resource and regional economics, and Eagle Nest Engineering LLC (“ENE”), an engineering consulting firm specializing in water, wastewater, and flood control planning. This report (HEC Project No. 50014) was commissioned by the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Governing Board and Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency. Catherine Hansford of HEC provided overall project management, conducted interviews, and served as the lead coordinator for meetings. Lisa Haldane P.E., conducted interviews and provided technical assistance with mapping. Both contributed to the written report contained herein. The analyses, opinions, recommendations, and conclusions of this report are those of the authors based on planning documentation, interviews with service providers, and availability of data as of the date of this report. Updates to information obtained for this report could change or invalidate the conclusions contained herein. The contents of this report are based, in part, on data from secondary sources. While it is believed that these sources are accurate, this is not guaranteed. In addition, information garnered from personal interviews is presented at face value; the authors have not attempted to verify the accuracy of statements made during personal interviews. The conclusions and any recommended actions presented are for aiding planning decisions and are not intended to be construed as an implementation plan for the service providers documented in this report. This report should not be relied upon as sole input for planning decision-making; it should be utilized strictly for the purposes of the scope and objectives of the commissioned study. Questions regarding information contained within this report should be directed to: Catherine Hansford or Lisa Haldane, P.E. Hansford Economic Consulting Eagle Nest Engineering, LLC PO Box 10384 8450 Eagle Nest Road Truckee, CA 96162 Sparks, NV 89436 Ph: 530 412 3676 Ph: 775 560-5347 Fx: 530 579-3389 [email protected] [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - Executive Summary ........................................................................1-1 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................1-1 1.2 Summary Conclusions and Potential Action Items .............................1-2 Section 2 - Project Overview............................................................................2-1 2.1 Background .........................................................................................2-1 2.2 Purpose of the Report..........................................................................2-2 2.3 Approach .............................................................................................2-3 Section 3 - Capacity Constraints Analysis ........................................................3-1 3.1 Expansion of Infrastructure ................................................................3-1 3.2 Infill Development Specific Issues .................................................... 3-17 3.3 Planning For Future Development Areas .......................................... 3-20 Section 4 - Suggestions for Future Analysis .....................................................4-1 4.1 Development Scenarios .......................................................................4-1 4.2 Matching Potential Demand for Infrastructure to Planning ..............4-2 4.3 Identification of Gaps in Facility Planning..........................................4-2 4.4 Quantification of Infrastructure Needs...............................................4-3 Section 5 - Summary by Service Provider ........................................................5-1 5.1 Water....................................................................................................5-1 5.1.1 Truckee Meadows Water Authority ..................................................... 5-1 5.1.2 Washoe County –Water ................................................................... 5-6 5.1.3 Sun Valley General Improvement District .............................................5-10 5.1.4 South Truckee Meadows General Improvement District ...........................5-12 5.2 Wastewater ........................................................................................ 5-14 5.2.1 City of Reno – Wastewater...............................................................5-14 5.2.2 City of Sparks – Wastewater .............................................................5-18 5.2.3 Washoe County - Wastewater ...........................................................5-20 5.3 Flood Control..................................................................................... 5-23 5.3.1 City of Reno – Flood Control............................................................5-23 5.3.2 City of Sparks – Flood Control ..........................................................5-25 5.3.3 Washoe County – Flood Control........................................................5-28 5.4 Energy ................................................................................................ 5-32 5.4.1 Sierra Pacific Power Company ...........................................................5-32 5.5 Transportation................................................................................... 5-33 5.5.1 Regional Transportation Commission ..................................................5-33 5.5.2 Reno – Tahoe Airport Authority ........................................................5-37 5.6 Schools ............................................................................................... 5-41 5.6.1 Washoe County School District..........................................................5-41 5.7 Parks and Recreation......................................................................... 5-45 5.7.1 City of Reno Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department .........5-45 5.7.2 City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Department ....................................5-49 5.7.3 Washoe County Department of Parks and Recreation...............................5-52 5.8 Waste Management............................................................................ 5-54 Capacity Constraints in Regional Infrastructure Networks May 1, 2006 TOC - i 5.8.1 Environmental Health Department of Washoe County .............................5-54 5.9 Law Enforcement ............................................................................... 5-59 5.9.1 City of Reno Police Department.........................................................5-59 5.9.2 City of Sparks Police Department .......................................................5-62 5.9.3 Washoe County Sheriff Department ....................................................5-65 5.10 Fire Suppression................................................................................. 5-69 5.10.1 City of Reno Fire / Truckee Meadows Fire Department ...........................5-69 5.10.2 City of Sparks Fire Department..........................................................5-73 List of Tables Table 2.1 Priority Ranking of Potential Service Providers to be Interviewed......... 2-6 Table 3.1: Categories of Constraints for Priority 1 Service Providers................... 3-2 Table 3.2: Categories of Constraints – Backbone Infrastructure (A) .................... 3-3 Table 3.3: Categories of Constraints – Backbone Infrastructure (B)..................... 3-4 Table 3.4: Categories of Constraints – Community Services ............................. 3-5 Table 3.5: Categories of Constraints – Public Safety ...................................... 3-6 List of Figures Figure 2.1: Map of Report Planning Area...................................................... 2-4 Figure 3.1: Map of Water Purveyor Service Areas........................................... 3-8 Figure 3.2: Map of Wastewater Treatment Facilities by Purveyor........................ 3-9 Figure 3.3: Map of Schools Locations and Capacities .......................................3-11 Figure 3.4: Map of Public Safety Facilities Locations .......................................3-14 Figure 3.5: Map of Regional Transportation Network .....................................3-15 Figure 3.6: Infrastructure Capacity Infill Development Issues ............................3-18 Appendix A: List of References Appendix B: List of Contacts Appendix C: Preliminary Methodology for Development Scenarios Capacity Constraints in Regional Infrastructure Networks May 1, 2006 TOC - ii SECTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Capacity Constraints in Regional Infrastructure Networks May 1, 2006 Section 1 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 INTRODUCTION This report provides the first step in examining the infrastructure capacity constraints for areas of Washoe County within Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency (“TMRPA”)’s jurisdiction. This report is being provided early during the 2007 Regional Plan update process to identify potential infrastructure issues that might affect the ability to implement the Regional Plan, or updated 2007 Regional Plan. The initial scope of work provided for a comprehensive first step including interviews with service providers and projections of development scenarios to match planned infrastructure with