ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works with a Request for the Following:
A. APPROVE The FY2017 LANDFILL BUDGET as Adopted by the Peoria City/County Landfill Committee; and,
B. ADOPT an ORDINANCE AMENDING the City of Peoria 2017 AMENDED ANNUAL BUDGET Relating to the Solid Waste Fund to Adjust the Solid Waste Fund to the Approved Budget from the Peoria City/County Landfill Committee.
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BACKGROUND: On January 18, 2017, the Peoria City/County Landfill Committee voted to approve the attached FY2017 budget, as presented. The Peoria County Board approved this budget at their meeting on January 23, 2017. The key factors for FY2017 include:
• Revenue reflecting a 2% increased Landfill 2 host fee from $2.32 per ton to $2.37 per ton;
• City and County personnel costs re-adjusted to pre-Landfill 3 siting levels at the end of FY2015 and remaining constant;
• The 2017 budget includes funds for the removal of the invasive vegetation species on Landfill 1 final cover;
• A $100,000 capital project for the reduction of positive gas wells and liquid management costs in the vicinity of the “T-Line”;
• Routine consultant services, including operations of the closed landfill systems, with a slight increase in 2017 based on the assumption that the proposed 2017 project will require some additional operational support as the improvements are integrated into operation; and
• Conservative estimate of the Landfill 2 tonnage receipts and other revenues generated by lease agreements currently maintained by the Committee.
The increased host fees and estimated annual tonnage at or above the 200,000 ton amount is requisite for the long-term health of the budget and self-sufficient operations of the Landfill.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: If approved, the FY2017 budget projects a $10,115.04 surplus for the year.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: Many area residents had a continued interest in the landfill operations and attendance at the Landfill Committee meetings to monitor the reports and activities.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The Landfill Committee will continue to operate and maintain the landfill for regulatory compliance.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The Landfill Committee would need additional direction from the City Council for continued operations and maintenance of the landfill for regulatory compliance.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City Government, Effective City Organization
2. Attractive Neighborhoods with Character: Safe and Livable
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Invest in our infrastructure and transportation.
2. Support sustainability.
3. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works