AGENDA DATE: 2/3/2016
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Ivy MUC Public Engagement Plan
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Discussion of Public Engagement Plan for the Upcoming Ivy MUC Facility Improvements
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Davis, Letteri, Catlin
PRESENTER (S): Lee Catlin
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: Over the past two years, the Board has considered various options regarding the current transfer station facilities and operation at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center (MUC). In November 2015, the Board approved an option for addressing the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality compliance issues and retaining the Ivy MUC's use as a transfer station. The approved option provides for the construction of an 11,800 square foot stand-alone top load transfer station located to the west of the existing scales. This facility will be large enough to continue current activities and will allow for the possible expansion of recycling services. The construction project will be managed by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA). The Board directed staff to prepare a preliminary public engagement plan regarding the new facility for its review and discussion.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 2. Critical Infrastructure. Prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs
DISCUSSION:
Staff has developed a draft public engagement plan (Attachment A) focused on ensuring an effective method for communicating with adjacent residents and regular users regarding the parameters and potential impacts of the upcoming construction project and in a later future phase involving the larger community in discussions about the types of services, particularly recycling, that should be considered as the transfer station is improved. Implementation of this plan will be conducted in partnership with the RSWA, who will ...
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