AGENDA DATE: 12/7/2016
TITLE:
Title
Ivy Materials Utilization Center (MUC) - Design Update
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Review of Preliminary Design
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Kamptner, Mawyer, Henry
PRESENTER (S): Mawyer, McKalips
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: On November 4, 2015, the Board of Supervisors selected Option 2B as the preferred option for replacing the transfer station facility at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center (MUC). Option 2B considers the construction of an 11,800 square foot standalone passive-load (top load) transfer station located to the west of the existing scales. This facility consists of a 10,000 square foot tipping floor and 1,800 square foot loading bay.
The County and the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (the Authority) entered into an agreement dated May 4, 2016; the Amended and Restated Ivy Material Utilization Center Programs Agreement (attached), pursuant to which the Authority will provide for the design, construction, and operation of the facility on behalf of the County and the County will continue to provide financial support to the Authority to include the necessary capital, administration and operating expenses allocated to the services provided by the Authority at the Ivy MUC.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Infrastructure Investment: Prioritize, plan, and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
Natural Resources Stewardship: Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County’s ecosystems and natural resources in both the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations.
DISCUSSION: In accordance with the 2016 agreement and prior to proceeding with the detailed design phase, the Authority is presenting the preliminary design to the Board of Supervisors reflecting any modifications or additions from the conceptual design. The Authority will incorporate all reasonable requests from the Board for changes to the preliminary design that are consistent with the Authority's responsibilities under the Agreement.
BUDGET IMPACT: The capital budget currently appropriated for this project is $2,587,338.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board support proceeding with the detailed design phase based on review of the preliminary design to be presented at the Board meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Amended and Restated Ivy MUC Programs Agreement