FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lan C. Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
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ADD RIALTO BIOENERGY FACILITY CONTRACT TO BIOSOLIDS ACCOUNT POOL
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Ratify the addition of the Rialto Bioenergy Facility, LLC. biosolids contract to the Biosolids Account Pool effective July 28, 2021.
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BACKGROUND
Biosolids are the solid product of municipal wastewater processing which have been treated. They are safely recycled to amend soil directly or create composted soil amendments, and other beneficial uses. Currently, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) produces approximately 525-550 tons of biosolids per day. OC San manages its biosolids by transporting approximately 50% to composting facilities, 30% to land application fields in Arizona, and 20% to the recently approved Rialto Bioenergy Facility, LLC (RBF).
The Board of Directors approved the RBF contract in July 2021. This contract needs to be added to the Biosolids Account Pool (BAP), which is an instrument to tie the biosolids contracts together so that funds can be moved between contracts to effectively manage OC San's biosolids and prevent wastewater treatment interruptions.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
* 24/7/365 treatment plant reliability
* Comply with environmental permit requirements
* Safe, beneficial reuse of Biosolids
* Comply with OC San Policy: Resolution No. OCSD 13-03 - Biosolids Recycling Policy
* Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level or standard
PROBLEM
The RBF contract was recently awarded but has not yet been added to the Biosolids Account Pool.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Add the RBF contract to the Biosolids Account Pool.
TIMING CONCERNS
N/A
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If OC San does not add the RBF contract to the BAP, the ...
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