Label
DPS Landfill Gas Collection & Control System - $350,000
Solid Waste
Scott Lockhart (x2642)/Paul M. Rasmusson (x7868)
Title
Authorizing the expenditure of $350,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) and related infrastructure at the Hoffman Road Landfill; authorizing authorizing the mayor to enter into design, construction and construction oversight contracts for GCCS and related infrastructure; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance authorizes the expenditure of funds from the Capital Improvement (CIP) Fund for necessary upgrades to the Gas Collection & Control System (GCCS) and related infrastructure at the Hoffman Road Landfill.
The work is required to maintain compliance with applicable provisions of the landfill's Title V air permit and the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, for proper operation of the GCCS, and to comply with specific best management practices that have been requested by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The landfill is a dynamic environment, requiring regular GCCS related work to ensure the system operates effectively and the Division remains in compliance with state and federal rules/permits related to air pollution and operational requirements.
The GCCS improvements are necessary to more effectively collect landfill gas, mitigate risk associated with potential landfill gas-related odors, maintain compliance and increase the potential renewable energy value of the collected landfill gas.
The fiscal impact of this Ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $350,000
- The expenditure budget line item: 5040-24500-8CP2012LFGCCS
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): none
- Revenue budget line item (if any): none
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: yes, this is included in the approved 2020 CIP budget
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