AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Meeting Date:           February 25, 2008

From:                          Rick Harris II, Plant Manager, Environmental Services

Subject:                      Resolution approving an agreement with C & C Peat Co., Inc. for Hauling, Treatment and Composting of Domestic Wastewater Residuals

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval of the agreement with C & C Peat Co., Inc.

Analysis:

C & C Peat will be accepting wastewater residuals from the City to blend with other items for the creation of a composting mix for the nursery industry.  Current residuals management by City staff has resulted in an increase in overtime.  Upon approval of this agreement, the City will see an immediate reduction in overtime hours.  This agreement will also allow for an increased lifespan of current sludge application areas due to decreased use.  The City will also benefit from reduced liability from the standpoint of regulatory requirements.

Options:

1.  Approve the agreement with C & C Peat Co., Inc., or,

2.  Such alternative action as the Commission may deem appropriate

Fiscal Impact: 

C & C Peat Co., Inc. will receive payment from the City of $.015 per gallon of residuals accepted.  The total annualized expense is not to exceed $91,000.00.  Staff anticipates the current fiscal year costs will be much lower, since the co-composting operation is in the startup phases and will take some months to become established.

Submission Date and Time:    2/20/2008 1:47 PM____

Department: _Environmental Services__ Prepared by:  _Rick Harris II_________                      Attachments:         Yes__x__   No ______ Advertised:   ____Not Required ______ Dates:   __________________________                      Attorney Review :       Yes_x__  No ____ _________________________________            Revised 6/10/04

Reviewed by: Dept. Head ________ Finance  Dept. __JB______________                                     Deputy C.M. ___________________                                          Submitted by: City Manager ___________________

Account No. _044-4051-535-3410__ Project No. __447015___________ WF No. _____0516161 - 001______ Budget  _____$186,750.00_______ Available____ $136,682.58_______

RESOLUTION NO._______________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH C & C PEAT CO., INC. FOR HAULING, TREATMENT AND COMPOSTING OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER RESIDUALS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA:

            THAT the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement  with C & C Peat Co., Inc., whose address is 1650 County Road 470, Okahumpka, FL 34762, for Hauling, Treatment and Composting of Domestic Wastewater Residuals.

 THAT this resolution shall become effective immediately.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Leesburg, Florida, at a regular meeting held the __25th___ day of __February___ 2008.

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                                                                             Mayor

ATTEST:

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City Clerk