Project Update – MERC Waste Handling Agreement Recycling Agreement Purchase & Sale Agreement Municipal Officers Meeting November 19, 2013 City Hall, Council Chambers
Waste Handling Agreement Contract Signed November 30, 2012 Implementation January 2, 2013 (Westbrook) No Major Issues
Recycling Agreement Contract Signed November 30, 2012 Implementation July 1, 2013 Excellent Job by Solid Waste Commission Recycling: – 2013 YTD 33.8% – 2012 TYD 8.7%
Waste Handling & Recycling MSW Data
Waste Handling & Recycling MSW Data (cont.)
Purchase & Sale Agreement Demolition Remediation Cellular Leases Redevelopment
Purchase & Sale Agreement Demolition Building Demo Jul-Oct – No major issues – Noise, dust, traffic managed well – Contractor and Casella very responsive
Purchase & Sale Agreement Remediation Underground Storage Tanks – Confirmation analysis pending, no issues observed Dioxin Remediation – Remediation plan approved by MeDEP – Res. Std. – RFP issued by Casella – Contractor selected: TMC Environmental – Pre-construction site walk: Thurs., 11/7 – Remediation commenced week of 11/11 – Excavate/verify/backfill – seeding is seasonal
Purchase & Sale Agreement Remediation (cont.) PCB Remediation – Remediation Plan submitted to EPA – Park Std. – EPA approval required prior to commencing work – Government Shutdown not helpful – Holding pattern until EPA responds TSCA one person department No statutory review timeline
Purchase & Sale Agreement Cellular Leases Five Cellular Providers (prior to P&SA) One Provider Issued Notice of Cancellation Three of the Four Remaining Providers Have Performed Upgrades
Purchase & Sale Agreement Redevelopment Process Conduct Feasibility Study and Fiscal Impact Analysis for Highest and Best Use(s) – Maximize the Citys ROI Prepare a Letter of Intent to Develop for Prospective Developers Have Site Shovel Ready & Conduct National Search for Development/Investment Firms