HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Agenda January 19, 2011 Packet_201402061628240805Why is Wind Right for Nantucket?•Ample wind speed ‐Measured at 20+ mph annual average•Siting – Madaket site should allow turbines to be 1200+ feet from nearest residence•Reducing the carbon footprint –for every 5,000,000 kWh produced:–6,000,000 lbs of CO2 –Equivalent of planting 215,000 new trees over the turbine life–Reduce driving miles by 142,000,000 over the projects life–Produce enough power for more than 800 homes every year.
Wind Power Project Economics•Total project investment $3.5‐6.6 million•Projected lifetime electricity savings $8‐$16 million•Unleveraged economics:–6‐7 Year Payback–12%‐18% Internal Rate of Return•Net savings to the Town in the first year of $200,000 ‐$400,000
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1Town of Nantucket Landfill Mining Program: Costs and Opportunities19 January 2011
2Landfill cells and status (November 2009 to date)Cell 1A Unlined, being minedCell 1B Unlined, inactive, cappedCell 1C Unlined, inactive, not cappedCell 2A Lined, filled, inactive, no capCell 2B1 Lined, active, being filledCell 2B2 PlannedLandfill useDispose of baled compost residualsCell 1CCell 1BCell 1ACell 2ACell 2B1 ComposterMRFC&D facilityTown of Nantucket Landfill Mining ProgramCosts and Opportunities19 January 2011Cell 2B2
3Town of Nantucket Landfill Mining ProgramCosts and Opportunities19 January 2011Initiatives to reduce solid waste costsCost itemInitiative1C&D trucking and disposal costsPublished RFQ to encourage competitionNegotiating unbundled tip fees with processors2Compost residuals costsPilot test of biodegradable bags Mining materials to construct Cell 2B2 Evaluating technologies to gasify baled plastics3Landfill and site closure costsLandfill mining and materials reclamation program (since July 2009)
Why mine the landfill?Defer/reduce closure costsCreate space for/reduce cost of disposal space for compost residualsRecover soils and sand for:–Cell construction and closure –Site grades and contours–Off-site use (s.t. DEP approval)Reclaim site area for future use4Town of Nantucket Landfill Mining ProgramCosts and Opportunities19 January 2011
5Town of Nantucket Landfill Mining ProgramCosts and Opportunities19 January 2011Landfill closure costs (as of start of the mining program in July 2009)Total costArea (acres)Sand and soil volume (cy)Sand and soil costCell 1C$2.4 M7.022,000 cy sand,11,000 cy soil$1.440 M @ $68/cy$0.210 M @ $20/cyCell 2A$0.8 M2.57,600 cy sand,3,800 cy soil$0.515 M @ $68/cy$0.075 M @ $20/cyCell 2B$0.5 M 1.65,000 cy sand,2,500 cy soil$0.330 M @ $68/cy$0.048 M @ $20/cyStorm water basin, site grading$1.2 M2.050,000 cy soil$1.000 M @ $20/cyTotal$4.9 M~35,000 cy sand,~70,000 cy soil$1.44 M @ $68/cy$0.21 M @ $20/cyAmended Consent Order required the Cell 1C cap to be constructed by June 1, 2009, with site closure to follow
6Town of Nantucket Landfill Mining ProgramCosts and Opportunities19 January 2011Closure costsMulti-layer cap•Vegetation•9” topsoil•Erosion blanket•12” drainage sand•40-mil HDPE FML•6” gas vent sand•6” sub-grade layerRun-off controlGas controlEngineering and QA/QCUp to 70% of closure costs are imported sand and soil !!!
7Town of Nantucket Landfill Mining ProgramCosts and Opportunities19 January 2011Landfill mining program progress (as of January 2011)Deferred cap construction to 2015+per amended ACORecovered 100,000 cy soil and 12,000 cy sandAt no cost to the Town, used materials toBuild 50% of storm water basin (saved $1.0 M)Raise grade for Cell 2B2 (saved $200,000)Raised site grades (for wind turbine, cell tower, etc.)Testing 12,000 cy sand for off-site use (road sand, etc.)Sand recovered from the mining operation, January 2011
8The ComposterReceives8,000 tons/yr municipal solid waste 1,950 tons/yr sewage sludge<50 tons/yr other organics10,000 tons/yrProduces~5,000 tons/yr compost for distribution (50%) ~3,000 tons/yr residuals for disposal (30%)~2,000 tons/yr moisture (20%) 10,000 tons/yrDisposal of compost residuals MethodCostBasisCell 2B1Paid20,000 cy remaining [~ 2+ years] Cell 2B2<$60 per ton [~4+ years]$600,000 to build (14,200 tons)$260,000 to closeWON operates per WSABuild Cell 3<$60 per ton[20+ years]Based on costs of Cell 2B2Mainland disposal$130 per tonfor 3,000 tons/y $70 per ton to ship and haul$60 per ton for disposal(issues with ferry use)Gasify?????Depends on technology and product marketsTown of Nantucket Landfill Mining ProgramCosts and Opportunities19 January 2011
9Town of Nantucket Landfill Mining ProgramCosts and Opportunities19 January 2011Soil and sand recovery: future opportunitiesMaterials available•350,000 to 400,000 cy soils (5 yrs mining @ 100,000 cy/yr and 70% to 80% recovery)•Sand above grade (“bottom hills”)•Sand below grade (up to 2.0 million cy under the landfill mound)Additional uses for recoverable materials•Soils and sand for landfill capping – Cells 1A, 2A, 2B1•Soils and sand for landfill construction – Cells 2B2 and 3•Site restoration and regrading•Road sand (Town uses ~1000 cy per season) •Commercial use for structural fill
10Town of Nantucket Landfill Mining ProgramCosts and Opportunities19 January 2011Recommendations1.Continue the landfill mining program2.Designate recovered materials for cell construction and closure3.Prepare to develop Cell 2B2 in FY 20134.Pursue DEP approval to use materials off-site (with Waste Options)
Town AdministrationTown AdministrationFiscal Year 2012 Fiscal Year 2012 General Fund Budget General Fund Budget RecommendationsRecommendationsJanuary 19, 2011January 19, 2011Board of SelectmenBoard of Selectmen’’s Meetings Meeting
Impact of FY 2012 Budget Impact of FY 2012 Budget RecommendationsRecommendationsLocal Government EfficienciesLocal Government EfficienciesStreamline Organizational StructureStreamline Organizational StructureOperational ImprovementsOperational ImprovementsContinued Implementation of Central DispatchContinued Implementation of Central DispatchConsolidations in FY2012 are Phase I of a Consolidations in FY2012 are Phase I of a multimulti--year strategy to improve government year strategy to improve government efficiencies and operations.efficiencies and operations.
General Fund Projection General Fund Projection Revenue AssumptionsRevenue Assumptions0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%Misc NonMisc Non--RecurringRecurring1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%1.10%1.10%--3.32%3.32%Fines, Forfeits, PenaltiesFines, Forfeits, Penalties0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%13.4%13.4%43.0%43.0%OtherOther5.25%5.25%5.50%5.50%5.50%5.50%5.30%5.30%0.00%0.00%Miscellaneous RecurringMiscellaneous Recurring2.30%2.30%2.10%2.10%0.70%0.70%--0.04%0.04%--2.10%2.10%Projected Inc (Dec)Projected Inc (Dec)0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%--39.37%39.37%Fees, Rentals, InterestFees, Rentals, Interest0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.50%0.02%0.02%License & PermitsLicense & Permits1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%--0.01%0.01%--9.14%9.14%Excise TaxExcise TaxLocal RevenueLocal Revenue0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%--12.00%12.00%--4.9%4.9%State RevenueState Revenue1.50%1.50%1.50%1.50%1.50%1.50%1.50%1.50%1.39%1.39%Allowance for AbatementsAllowance for Abatements--2.21%2.21%--3.42%3.42%--2.50%2.50%--25.00%25.00%--51.27%51.27%New GrowthNew Growth2.50%2.50%2.50%2.50%2.50%2.50%2.50%2.50%2.50%2.50%Tax RevenueTax Revenue2015201520142014201320132012*2012*2011*2011*CategoryCategory*Yellow Text Represents pertains to updated assumption since December 8, 2010.
General Fund Projection General Fund Projection Expense Assumptions*Expense Assumptions*--0.25%0.25%0.10%0.10%0.80%0.80%1.18%1.18%N/AN/AOur Island Home EnterpriseOur Island Home Enterprise0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%Capital Imp from RevenueCapital Imp from RevenueGeneral Fund SubsidyGeneral Fund Subsidy--0.25%0.25%0.10%0.10%0.80%0.80%1.18%1.18%24.45%24.45%Solid Waste EnterpriseSolid Waste Enterprise2.29%2.29%2.03%2.03%0.65%0.65%--0.04%0.04%--1.0%1.0%Projected Inc (Dec)Projected Inc (Dec)--9.10%9.10%--9.70%9.70%--5.04%5.04%0.00%0.00%6.71%6.71%Health & Human Svcs Health & Human Svcs ContractsContracts10.50%10.50%11.00%11.00%11.00%11.00%--0.740.74%%--7.1%7.1%Barnstable County RetirementBarnstable County Retirement10.50%10.50%10.63%10.63%11.00%11.00%11.00%11.00%5.62%5.62%General Insurance General Insurance 12.00%12.00%12.00%12.00%10.00%10.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%Medical Insurance PremiumsMedical Insurance Premiums0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.00%0.00%--1.41%1.41%Operating ExpenseOperating Expense--0.25%0.25%0.10%0.10%0.80%0.80%1.18%1.18%1.22%1.22%School Salaries**School Salaries**--0.25%0.25%0.10%0.10%0.80%0.80%1.18%1.18%0.11%0.11%Town Salaries*Town Salaries*2015201520142014201320132012*2012*2011*2011*CategoryCategory*Does not include Our Island Home or Town Administration Recommendations; Yellow highlighted figures indicate changes since December 8, 2010.**Does not include School Committee Recommendations
FY 2012 GENERAL FUND FY 2012 GENERAL FUND PROJECTIONPROJECTIONProjected Uses As of 01/19/11Debt Service12%Other Articles16%Retirement4%Insurance12%Education30%Town Services25%Overlay & Charges1%Projected Sources As of 01/19/11New Growth0%Other Sources4%State Aid2%Local Revenue8%Tax Revenue86%$74,229,424$71,647,832 Revenue$2,581,592 Free Cash
Summary of FY 2012 Town Balanced Summary of FY 2012 Town Balanced Budget RecommendationBudget RecommendationTownTown’’s Portion of FY2012 Revenue Gap: s Portion of FY2012 Revenue Gap: $327,534$327,534Core Service Needed Increases:Core Service Needed Increases:Operating ExpensesOperating Expenses$ 55,600$ 55,600Personnel ExpensesPersonnel Expenses$ 292,314$ 292,314Total Core Service Increases:Total Core Service Increases:$ 347,914$ 347,914Reductions:Reductions:Operating ExpensesOperating Expenses--Mosquito Control Chemicals Mosquito Control Chemicals (($ 50,000) $ 50,000) Personnel ExpensesPersonnel Expenses--Code Enforcement & Regulatory Services Code Enforcement & Regulatory Services (($175,945)$175,945)--Human & Social ServicesHuman & Social Services(($ 90,170)$ 90,170)--Public Works & Parks and Recreation Public Works & Parks and Recreation (($129,940)$129,940)--Other Personnel ReductionsOther Personnel Reductions(($229,393)$229,393)Total Reductions:Total Reductions:($675,448) ($675,448) Town Projected Budget Variance : Town Projected Budget Variance : $ 0$ 0
Summary of FY 2012 Free Cash Summary of FY 2012 Free Cash RecommendationRecommendationCertified Free CashCertified Free Cash(($2,581,592)$2,581,592)Town Capital Projects:Town Capital Projects:Road MaintenanceRoad Maintenance$900,000$900,000Nobadeer Farm Drainage ImprovementsNobadeer Farm Drainage Improvements$230,000$230,000Jetties Beach Concession Building RepairJetties Beach Concession Building Repair$120,000$120,000Municipal Buildings Renovations & RepairsMunicipal Buildings Renovations & Repairs$100,000$100,000MilliesMilliesBridge Design & EngineeringBridge Design & Engineering$ 50,000$ 50,000ServersServers$ 50,000$ 50,000Desktops, PrintersDesktops, Printers$ 50,000$ 50,000GIS: Digital GIS: Digital OrthophotoOrthophotoUpdateUpdate$ 50,000$ 50,000Total Town Capital Projects Total Town Capital Projects $ 1,550,000$ 1,550,000School Capital Projects:School Capital Projects:NES Flat Roof RepairNES Flat Roof Repair$350,000$350,000NHS Pool Water Filter & Boiler Upgrade & ReplaceNHS Pool Water Filter & Boiler Upgrade & Replace$200,000$200,000NHS Large Group Instruction Room UpgradeNHS Large Group Instruction Room Upgrade$200,000$200,000NHS Phone System UpgradeNHS Phone System Upgrade$ 50,000$ 50,000NPS Grounds Vehicle ReplacementNPS Grounds Vehicle Replacement$ 50,000$ 50,000Total School Capital ProjectsTotal School Capital Projects$ 850,000$ 850,000Other Uses:Other Uses:Article: Act Relative to William J. Higgins (rounded)Article: Act Relative to William J. Higgins (rounded)$ 29,539$ 29,539StablizationStablizationFundFund$152,053$152,053Total Other Uses Total Other Uses $ 181,592$ 181,592Town Projected Budget Variance : Town Projected Budget Variance : $ 0$ 0
FY2012 Projected RevenueFY2012 Projected Revenue(($71,647,832)$71,647,832)FY2012 Certified Retained EarningsFY2012 Certified Retained Earnings($ 2,581,592)($ 2,581,592)FY2012 PROJECTED EXPENSE:FY2012 PROJECTED EXPENSE:TownTown$18,757,581$18,757,581EducationEducation$21,939,000$21,939,000Shared ExpensesShared Expenses$11,618,750$11,618,750Debt ServiceDebt Service$ 9,035,856$ 9,035,856Our Island Home Enterprise Fund GF SubsidyOur Island Home Enterprise Fund GF Subsidy$ 3,165,920$ 3,165,920Solid Waste Enterprise Fund OverrideSolid Waste Enterprise Fund Override$ 2,926,000$ 2,926,000Solid Waste Enterprise Fund GF SubsidySolid Waste Enterprise Fund GF Subsidy$ 2,165,085$ 2,165,085Other Articles & AssessmentsOther Articles & Assessments$ 4,621,232$ 4,621,232FY2012 General Fund Budget Variance FY2012 General Fund Budget Variance $ 0$ 0Summary of FY 2012 General Summary of FY 2012 General Fund Balanced BudgetFund Balanced Budget
General Fund FY 2012 Projection General Fund FY 2012 Projection ––Remaining Remaining ““UnknownsUnknowns””RevenuesRevenuesState Local Aid State Local Aid --Current assumption is a 12% Current assumption is a 12% decreasedecreaseChapter 90 Aid Chapter 90 Aid ––On average TON receives On average TON receives $470,089 for Road Improvements $470,089 for Road Improvements
Other Potential Impacts on General Other Potential Impacts on General Fund Operating Budget*Fund Operating Budget*Unfunded Citizen & Other Warrant Articles: Unfunded Citizen & Other Warrant Articles: New Position: Municipal Grant Writer New Position: Municipal Grant Writer $ 218,000*$ 218,000*Plan & Construction for Tom Nevers Bike Path Plan & Construction for Tom Nevers Bike Path $ 3,400,000$ 3,400,000Appropriation for Mosquito Control Appropriation for Mosquito Control $ 100,000$ 100,000Restore Council on Human Services Coordinator Position Restore Council on Human Services Coordinator Position $ (TBD)**$ (TBD)**Total Unfunded Citizen & Other Warrant Articles Subject to Town Total Unfunded Citizen & Other Warrant Articles Subject to Town Meeting Meeting Approval:Approval:$3,718,000+$3,718,000+*Subject to Town Meeting Approval; not included or funded within the General Fund Budget Projection; Figure discussed with Finance Committee on 01/03/2011**Personnel cost assumptions include $18,000 Maximum per position for Health Insurance; Current Employee Salary $96,510 + HealthInsurance
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