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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA BACKUP 10-15-81 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS NO. r r 1. Cons POSITION PAPER VIA: ROGER J. DOLAN General Manager-Chief Engineer DATE October 6, 1981 SUBJECT QUITCLAIM EASEMENT - JOB 3361 PARCEL 1 LOCATED AT 475 EL ALAMO ROAD IN DANVILLE TYPE OF ACTION RIGHT OF WAY SUBMITTED BY Jay S. McCoy INITIATING DEPT./DIV. Collections/Engineering System ISSUE: The District has been requested to quitclaim the subject sewer easement by the property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Hans J. Wefers. BACKGROUND: The proposed sewer system for the Wefers property has been re-aligned for a more practical route. The Wefers have executed a new Grant of Easement for the new location. They have also paid a fee for processing this quitclaim. RECOMMENDATION: Approval, execute Quitclaim Deed and authorize its recording. REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION ~CLW Central Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS NO. ar POSITION PAPER VIA: ROGER J. DOLAN General Manager-Chief Engineer DATE October 9, 1981 SUBJECT AUTHORIZATION FOR P.A. 81-26 (DANVILLE AREA) TO BE INCLUDED IN A FUTURE FORMAL ANNEXATION TO THE DISTRIC TYPE OF ACTION ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY Jay S. McCoy INITIATING DEPT./DIV. Engineering/Collection System Parcel No. Area Owner Address Parcel No. & Acrea e Remarks Lead A enc 81-26 Danv. R. Hi 1debrandt 1383 Relieze Valley Rd. Lafayette, CA 196-130-004 Existing house being remodeled, septic tank failing. District to prepare "Notice of Exemp- tion" CCCSD RECOMMENDATION: Authorize P.A. 81-26 to be included in a future formal annexation to the District. REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION ~~ CLW JSM c((SD Cent BOARD OF DIRECTORS OSITIO nAPE I VIA: ROGER J. DOLAN P N r-""" R General Manager-Chief Engineer SUBJECT STATUS OF PREDESIGN ENGINEERING FOR THE SOLID WASTE TO ENERGY PROJECT N1;:N. IN. Eng. 1 10/15/81 DATE Oct. 12,1981 TYPE OF ACTION INFORMATION SUBMITTEQ BhY L vO n arson INIs~trG DEPT./DIV. BACKGROUND Work is in-progress on predesign engineering for the solid waste to energy project under a $438,000 grant from the California State Solid Waste Management Board (CSSWMB). The work was structured so that there would be a go/no go decision at the midpoint in the event that no feasible project exists. The grant from the CSSWMB is structured in a similar manner. The midpoint of the predesign engineering has been reached and it appears that there are two attractive projects: A small scale project (approxi- mately 120 tons of solid waste per day) and a large scale project (approximately 900 tons per day). Based on the finding that there are attractive projects, the staff has decided to complete the predesign engineering. Included in this decision are the following future actions: 1. Appear before the CSSWMB on October 29/30 recommending that they release the remaining grant funds for completion of the predesign engineering. 2. Approach the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to determine if they are interested in sponsoring/jointly sponsoring the large scale project. 3. Continue discussions with Acme Fill Corporation regarding project implementation and their future activities within the sol id waste system. REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION INITIATING DEPT./DIV. I -t" J L c.l.L.. r._~, ~~ CLW GEN. MGR./CHIEF ENG. Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER VIA: ROGER J. DOLAN General Manager-Chief Engineer NO. V. Eng. 2 10/15/81 DATE October 7, 1981 ,SUBJECT APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WASTE AND WATER INTERNATIONAL FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOWER ORINDA PUMPING STATION (DSP 3433) & TYPE OF ACTION APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION SUBMITTED BY Jay S. McCoy INITjl\TING DEPT.!!.~IV. . . Co lectlons tnglneerlng Systems BACKGROUND: On March 5, 1981 the District Board approved an agreement with Waste and Water International for engineering services for renovation of Lower Orinda and Martinez Pump Stations. Included within the scope of services contained in said agreement was a study of the variable speed control system at the Lower Orinda Pumping Station. The consultant has completed the study and has recommended a new system. The recommended system has been reviewed by staff and has been found to be acceptable. The consultant must now design the new system and it is necessary to modify the existing agreement to compensate the consultant for the design work. The design will be done by an electrical engineer and includes an involved process of incorporating a new system into an existing, operating station. The engineer1s fee fer performing these services is $13,600 maximum, not to be exceeded. Waste and Water International will bill for actual work performed. This dollar amount has been discussed in detail with the consultant and is considered reasonable given the complexity of the proposed work. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment No.2 to the Agreement with Waste and Water International for additional engineering services for improvements to Lower Orinda Pumping Station (DSP 3433) and authorize $13,600 as a maximum not to be exceeded. REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION e~ CLW c((SD Central BOARD OF DIRECTORS NO. POSITION PAPER VIA: ROGER J. DOLAN General Manager-Chief Engineer DATE October 12, 1981 SUBJECT AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF GAS SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CCCSD AND GETTY SYNTHETIC FUELS INCORPORATED. TYPE OF ACTION AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY Steve McDonald INITIATING DEPT./DIV. SPED BACKGROUND Getty Synthetic Fuels, Inc., has proposed to build a gas processing plant at Acme Landfill to recover fuel gases for sale to CCCSD. On 12/18/80 the Board of Directors authorized $54,000 for a feasibility study to determine the potential of utilizing medium BTU landfill gas at the CCCSD's Water Reclamation Plant. The study was divided into two parts; Milestone 1, and Milestone 2. The goal of Milestone 1 was to recommend a definite go/no-go decision with the project before committing additional District funds. John Carollo Engineers (JCE) was selected to do the study on the basis of their experience with fuel gas utilization. The Milestone 1 report was submitted by JCE in February 1981, concurring that there was a definite potential for the use of landfill gas in the District's boilers and multiple hearth furnaces. However, favorable economics for the project were contingent upon the price savings of the landfill gas to offset the costs of the capital funds that would be required for modifications to the boilers and other miscellaneous items. Negotiations since March 1981 between District staff and Getty have resulted in a final offer from Getty. Total cost of the required modifications to the treatment plant(including engineering) is estimated at approximately $200,000. The estimate of average yearly savings in using LFG is $240,000/year (1981$). The total present worth of the project is $2,390,000, based on a 10-year project life (see attachment 1). RECOMMENDATION Authorize execution of the Gas Sales Agreement between Getty Synthetic Fuels, Inc., and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, subject to approval of the Agreement by District Counsel. REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACT/ON INITIATING DEPT./DIV. ~fVt~.:~."..~Mc ~,\.. JAL,. ~ CLW ~ Uw Attachment 1 LANDFILL GAS UTI LI ZA TI ON COST SAVINGS Average Project Yearly Tota 1 Life Savi ngs Present Worth (Yrs) (1981 $/Yr) (1981$) 5 $186,000 $930,000 10 $240,000 $2,390,000 Source: Wharton Econometrics Natural Gas Price Forecast REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION INITIATING OEPT./OIV. GEN. MGR./CHIEF ENG. I <<<SD BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER VIA: ROGER J. DOLAN General Manager-Chief Engineer NO. IV. En9o/1 %/81 DATE October 12, 1981 SUBJECT AUTHORIZE DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE JOHN CAROLLO ENGINEERS AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LANDFIL TYPE OF ACTION APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SUBMITTED BY Steve McDonald INITIATING DEPT./DIV. SPED BACKGROUND John Carollo Engineers (JCE) is currently under contract to provide Engineering Services in conjunction with the Landfill Gas Utilization project. Now that the negotiation of the gas sales agreement is complete, design engineering is required for development of plans and specifications for modifications required to accommodate the landfill gas. The original JCE contract provided for design of modifications; however, the scope of work has been reduced as a result of the negotiations. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Deputy Chief Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No.1 to the John Carollo Engineers agreement for engineering services to reflect changes in the scope of work provided that the changes will not exceed the original contract amount of $54,000. . REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION INITIATING DEPT./DIV. ~ . tllc:o-~~ -;fAc,-; JAL ~ ENG. <((sD Centra. ~ontra Costa Sanita.. I District BOARD OF DIRECTORS NO. POSITION PAPER VIA: ROGER J. DOLAN General Manager-Chief Engineer DATE October 8, 1981 SUBJECT APPROVE PLANS AND PROJECT MANUAL AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR DISTRICT PROJECT 3603, MATERIAL CONTROL CENTER YARD IMPROVEMENTS TYPE OF ACTION APPROVAL OF PLANS AND AUTHORIZE FOR BID SUBMITTED BY Jay s. McCoy INITIATING DEPT./DIV. Collection System Engineering- Design Div. BACKGROUND: This project will provide grading to eliminate ponding of water and paving to create a permanent driving area in the material control center yard at the WPC Plant. RECOMMENDATION: Approve plaps and project manual and authorize advertising for bids for District Project 3603. ATTACHMENT: Engineer's Estimate INITIATING/~L:::IV. ?'N""T/JSMCC REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION CLW ~""""_'__"';~-___"'--" '-__~"<"__'C"_'~__'__'^_'~.' __.'~.._r_.__>_,_.._..__~._. CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT COST ESTIMATE JOB NO. X3603 ITEM NO. QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL 1 7870 S.F. Type A AC Pavina 1.80 S 1 4 1 hh 2 l/:;O I F 2 Y h - . .. 4 00 600 3 L.S. Site Preparation and Clearing L.S. 1 ,669 ~ / SUBTOTAL $ 16,435 ACREAGE CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY INCIDENTALS SEAL COAT R/W 5 % 20 % 821) 3,290 BUILDING SITES UNITS OF ASSESSMENT REBATE UNITS SEWERING COST $ 20,550 JOB BY RIL DATE 10-7-81 CHKD. BY ~ DATE I c._<=) - 'B. I SHEET NO. \ OF 2101-10-76 <((sD Central Costa Sanitary District BOARD OF DIRECTORS NO. v!. POSITION PAPER VIA: ROGER J. DOLAN General Manager-Chief Engineer DATE October 9, 1981 SUBJECT TYPE OF ACTION Approval of Amendment No.4 to the Task B Agreement with Metcalf & Eddy for Construction Management Services associated Administrative with the Electric Motor-driven Aeration Blower Installation. SUBMITTED BY Curtis Swanson, Associate Engineer INITIATING DEPT./DIV. Special Projects Engineering BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors has previously authorized Metcalf & Eddy (M & E) to prepare plans and specifications for purchase and installation of an electric motor- driven aeration blower under the Stage 5B-l Project. The aeration blower was purchased in June and will be del ivered in May, 1982. M & E is completing the installation design now. M & Els services will be required during manufacture and installation of the aeration blower. M & E will assist the District in reviewing shop drawings from the blower manufacturer and installation contractor, construction inspection, and contract administration. District staff have negotiated a contract amendment with M & E for construction management services associated with purchase and installation of the aeration blower. The total cost for these services is $49,505. The contract is a cost plus fixed fee type. As with the purchase of the aeration blower, the cost of this contract amendment may not be el igible for reimbursement under the Clean Water Grant Program. If this is the case, the District must finance this contract entirely from sewer construction funds. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager-Chief Engineer to execute Amendment No.4 to the Task B Agreement for construction management services associated with purchase and installation of the electric motor-driven aeration blower under the Stage 5B-l project. Authorize expenditure of sewer construction funds for this work. REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION If:g;:'/:~ ~ ~