Charles River Pollution Charles River Pollution Control DistrictControl District

2010 Budget2010 Budget

15-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)15-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

February 2009February 2009

District Wastewater Treatment FacilitiesDistrict Wastewater Treatment Facilities

District Wastewater Treatment FacilitiesDistrict Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Average daily flow to plant about 4.5 million gallons per day (mgd)

Peak days double or even triple

220 miles of sewer lines contribute to plant

Seven communities contributing flow

– Franklin ~ 3.1 mgd

– Medway ~ 0.8 mgd

– Millis ~ 0.3 mgd and Bellingham ~ 0.3 mgd

– Norfolk, Dover and Sherborn < 50,000 gpd as septage

District BudgetDistrict Budget

Significant budget increases for 2010 due to:

– Capital projects Capital projects

– Salaries and benefitsSalaries and benefits

– Chemical costs

– Maintenance costs

2011 through 2016 projected budget to be within Proposition 2.5 %

Requested District Increase Over Prop Requested District Increase Over Prop 2.52.5

FY 2009 budget (O&M and capital)

2.5 % Increase

Sewer connections (CY 08)

Subtotal:

FY 2010 proposed budget

Difference :

* does not include 2.5% increase and sewer connections from CY08 

$3,123,400

(+) $78,100

(+) $16,100

$3,217,600

$3,707,600

$490,000

Franklin FY 10 AssessmentFranklin FY 10 Assessment

68.2 % O&M wastewater assessment

67.0 % capital wastewater assessment

Total expected 2010 budget share: $2,523,740

FY 09 Budget: $2,078,170

Difference: $ 445,570

Purpose of 15-Year CIPPurpose of 15-Year CIP

Required improvements to maintain compliance with Federal and State Permits

Improvements necessary to keep plant operating at current capacity

Equipment replacement expected after ~20 yrs operation to keep the facility in good condition

Plan necessary expenditures and schedule for implementation

Major Components of CIPMajor Components of CIP

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance

Landfill closure

Plant process/mechanical improvements

Facility improvements

District’s I/I RequirementsDistrict’s I/I Requirements

Map and description of inspection and maintenance activities/expenditures

Map of areas for inspection and maintenance activities

Calculation of annual average I/I and maximum month for previous year

Report of I/I-related corrective actions, including unauthorized discharges

Landfill ClosureLandfill Closure

Existing Landfill

– Located adjacent to plant, near parking lot, chlorine building and outfall

– 2.5 acres

– 1979 to 1989 dewatered sludge, grit and screenings

– 1989 to 2002 only grit and screenings

– Closed since 2005

Process/Mechanical ImprovementsProcess/Mechanical Improvements

System for washing and compacting screenings

Improved septage receiving facilities

Clarifier mechanism replacement

Conversion from gaseous chlorine to sodium hypochlorite

Facility Improvements Facility Improvements

Brickwork: repair and replace

Roofs: replace plywood underboards, recoat metal

Exterior doors: replace as needed

Windows: reseal and weather-strip

Exterior walkways and platforms: replace bricks where needed, refinish concrete

Lime silo: recoat

Estimated Total Cost of CIPEstimated Total Cost of CIP

NPDES permit compliance

Landfill closure

Plant improvements

Facility improvements

Total:

*Note: all figures are escalated costs, with construction planned between 2010 and 2014

$7.1 million

$1.9 million

$8.6 million

$1.8 million

$ 19.4 million

Expected Total Debt Service Expected Total Debt Service

2011 – 2012: permitting and design

– Interest on short term loan (short term borrowing)

2013 – 2014: design complete, construction underway

– Interest on short term loan (~$150,000 per year)

2015 – 2034: all 15-year CIP construction complete

– General obligation bond at 5% (~$1.55 million per year)

Member Community AssessmentMember Community Assessment

Franklin

Medway

Bellingham

Millis

Norfolk

Dover

Sherborn

* All percentages based on total reserved capacity per community (total plant 5.7 mgd)

67.50 %

16.75 %

5.25 %

8.75 %

0.85 %

0.45 %

0.45 %

Franklin Community Debt ServiceFranklin Community Debt Service

67.5 % assessment of plant capacity

2013 and 2014: $102,000 per year

2015 through 2034: $1,050,000 per year

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