REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  1, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-9.

SUBJECT:

West Central Landfill Gas Monitoring Probes – Permission to Advertise

Supervisorial District No. :  2

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director

RECOMMENDATION

Take the following actions regarding the “West Central Landfill Gas Monitoring Probes,” Contract No. 207512: (1) Find the project categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1-Existing Facilities; (2) approve plans and specifications and direct the Public Works Director to advertise for bids; and (3) authorize opening of bids on or after May 24, 2018, at 11 a.m.

SUMMARY

Five new methane monitoring probes are proposed at West Central Landfill.

DISCUSSION

Landfills generate methane gas.  The County monitors and controls these emissions with probes, a collection system and flare.  Five new probes are proposed near the perimeter to monitor gas migration. Plans and specifications for this work are complete and funding is in place.  It is recommended that the Board initiate the bidding process.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to construct the probes at this time. CalRecycle has mandated the work.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the contract documents as to form. Risk Management have reviewed and approved the contract documents. A work plan has been approved by CalRecycle and the Lead Enforcement Agency (Shasta County Environmental Health). The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

The total cost of this project is estimated to be $125,000. All landfill activities are fee-supported. Adequate funds have been included in the Adopted 2017/18 and the Proposed 2018/2019 Solid Waste Budget.  There is no General Fund impact.