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Board Meeting of May 7, 2015
Written Announcements:
PROJECT UPDATES
a) Public Bidding for Martinez Sewer Renovations, Phase 4, District
Proiect 8415
The Martinez Sewer Renovations, Phase 4, project is part of the ongoing Collection
System Renovation Program. The project will renovate approximately 8,500 linear feet of
old sewer mains within public rights -of -way, easements, and near creeks by using pipe -
burst, open- trench, and other trenchless technologies.
This project will be advertised for bid in late May 2015. Bids will be opened early June
2015. The construction cost is currently estimated at $2,750,000. More information will
be presented when the Board is asked to award the construction contract by early July
2015.
TREATMENT PLANT
b) Natural Gas Pre - Purchase for 2016
On March 20, 2014 the Board authorized the General Manager to pre - purchase natural
gas (NG) through 2016 with a $6 per MMBtu limit. Energy prices have remained low and
staff has pre - purchased the third and final pre - purchase of 333 MMBtu per day of NG at
$3.47 per MMBtu. This concludes the District's normal natural gas pre - purchase amount
for 2016. The average cost for pre - purchased natural gas for 2016 will be $3.86 per
MMBtu for 1000 MMBtu per day, which is 20% below the pre - purchased NG for 2015.
EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES
c) Brinq A Child to Work Day on April 24, 2015 Was an Educational
and Fun Experience for All Participants
Bring a Child to Work Day took place at the District on Friday, April 24th from 8:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. The 45 "Environmental Super Heroes" who attended ranged in age from
4 to 18. The older children toured the plant and worked on Geographic Data Integration
(GDI) software while the younger children rotated through activity stations in the
Multipurpose Room that included a laboratory with Ph testing, household hazardous
waste educational station, pollution prevention workbook, identifying good and bad bugs,
and culminated with field activities for all. Two Collection Systems crew members were on
hand to demonstrate the TV and Vactor trucks while the Grease Monster photo
opportunity delighted everyone. The events "rapped up" with a couple of talented co -ops
sharing lyrics and a rendition of the day's student learning outcomes.
A dedicated crew of District volunteers made this an educational and fun - filled day for
everyone who participated.
Written Announcements
May 7, 2015
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d) Bike to Work Day Scheduled for May 14, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015, is Bike to Work Day. The District will once again be sponsoring
onsite 1 of the 120 energizer stations that will be set up throughout several counties
including Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, and Santa Clara. Other sponsors
include BART, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Kaiser Permanente, City of
Fremont, City of Hayward, City of Oakland, Metropolitan Transportation Commission,
KPIX 5, and a host of other agencies. The event includes fun rides, event challenges,
raffle prizes, and other giveaways.
Assistant Engineer Chathu Abeyrathna will be coordinating the District's participation in
the event. For more information, visit 511 ContraCosta.Org or BikeEastBay.Org /BTWD.
e) Annual Employee Appreciation Picnic Scheduled for July 15, 2015
The Annual Employee Appreciation Picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15th from
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in "Flushing Meadow" (the garden /lawn area next to the
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility). Grill Master Chefs -at -large will
command the event serving burgers and dogs with all the fixings. The menu includes
salads, chips, dessert and drinks. All Board Members, current employees, summer
students, temps and co -ops are invited to attend. The event is not open to family
members or retirees.