Quarterly Report | 2016 Q2 April–June 2016 Omaha Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program Implementation Phase CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS . ii PROGRAM OVERVIEW . 1 GOAL REVIEW . 2 Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant grit removal system (left), Spring Lake Park pond (top-right), and South Interceptor Force Main North drop shaft (bottom-right). PROJECT SPOTLIGHT. 6 BUDGET DETAILS. 9 2nd Quarter Highlights PROJECTS UNDER • Saddle Creek Retention Treatment Basin (RTB) Early Soils Removal Project CONSTRUCTION. 10 neared completion. The purpose of this project is to prepare the site for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control facility to be constructed in KEY ACTIVITIES. 12 the future for CSO 205 for the Saddle Creek Basin. • Coordination efforts commenced for start-up activities for Leavenworth APPENDIX. A1 Lift Station, Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant (MRWWTP) Projects and South Interceptor Force Main (SIFM) North and South/Central Segment Projects. Extensive efforts were completed to communicate with the contracting • For additional information regarding the community on the MRWWTP B2 Project, which resulted in a favorable Omaha CSO Program, please visit construction bid. www.OmahaCSO.com or call the CSO • Spring-fed water and rainfall runoff began to fill the lagoon at Spring Lake Program Hotline at (402) 341-0235. Park, as originally designed. • Construction issues were addressed and contractor continued work on the MRWWTP Bank Stabilization. • Gilmore Avenue Landscape Improvement Project construction was put out for bid and the design work continued on the Fontenelle Lagoon Improvement Project so that bidding could take place this summer. ON THE COVER: (Clockwise) Vinton Street Green Infrastructure, Adams Park Wetlands Improvement Project, Nicholas Street Phase 2 to 23rd and Grace, Spring Lake Park Landscaping and Leavenworth Lift Station. A City of Omaha Public Works Initiative ii Omaha Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program | Implementation Phase PROGRAM OVERVIEW Goal 1: In order to comply with the Regulatory requirements of the Clean Water Compliance. Act, the United States Environmental Meet specific regulatory Protection Agency (EPA) Combined requirements as identified CSO Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy by the EPA and NDEQ. Solutions of 1994 and Administrative Consent • Complete Order with the Nebraska Department implementation of of Environmental Quality (NDEQ), CSO solutions within the City of Omaha developed a schedule identified. Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) • Reduce pollutant that outlines the actions to control discharge to the Missouri River overflows from its combined sewer and Papillion Creek. system. The purpose of the Omaha CSO Control Program (Program) Goal 3: Implementation Phase is to ensure Goal 2: Community Acceptance. that CSO projects outlined in the City Economic Affordability. Maintain continuous public dialogue, of Omaha’s LTCP are cost effectively Minimize cost impact to ratepayers provide information and pursue designed, constructed, and placed by completing CSO control options opportunities for multiple benefits in into operation by 2027. within or under budget. CSO solutions. Program Schedule 2020 The Program schedule, which began in 2006, is shown below. The final implementation is targeted for 2027. The Program is divided into two groups: major projects and sewer separation projects. Project implementation was selected based on its positive effect on water quality, supporting development, its priority in the construction sequence, and cost. The schedules were further coordinated to allow for concurrent construction. A list of projects by LTCP phase is located in the Appendix. CURRENT CSO PERMIT IS VALID THROUGH OCTOBER 2020 The CSO permit was approved by NDEQ in September 2015 with refined requirements that lower the City’s costs and in support of Omaha’s Program. The next required CSO permit renewal is October 2020. www.OmahaCSO.com Clean Solutions for Omaha Quarterly Report | 2nd Quarter 2016 1 Goal 1: Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance includes two items: 1) implement projects within the identified schedule, and 2) reduce pollutant discharge to the Missouri River and Papillion Creek. SCHEDULE The following charts show the implementation milestones and project status, with a list of projects by phases located in the Appendix. All regulatory milestones have been met to date. MAJOR PROJECTS Phase Project Name 2011 2017 2012 2013 2014 2015 2019 2018 2016 2010 2021 2009 2024 2026 2022 2025 2027 2020 2023 Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant 1 Improvements/Collection System Improvements Saddle Creek Retention Treatment Basin/ 2 Projects on Hold Collection System Improvements Both the Saddle Creek Minne Lusa Stormwater Conveyance 3A Retention Treatment Basin System and Detention Basin (RTB) and the Minne Lusa Paxton Blvd Stormwater Conveyance 3B Stormwater Conveyance Sewer, 41st to 49th (ML-105-13A Phase2) System Projects were put Deep Tunnel/Missouri River Retention 4 on hold this quarter due Treatment Basin to significantly increased Notice to Proceed to Notice to Proceed Operationally Consultant for Final to Constructor Complete costs. These are under Design Current Status evaluation to find more SEWER SEPARATION PROJECTS cost-effective approaches and additional information on potential Project Phase 2011 2017 2012 2013 2014 2015 2019 2018 2016 2010 2021 2009 2024 2026 2022 2025 2027 2020 2023 alternatives will be provided at a later date. Phase 1 Out to Bid Phase 2 Construction plans were put out to bid this quarter for Gilmore Phase 3 Avenue Landscaping Contract. Phase 4 Phase 5 Engineer Selected Phase 6 Engineer was selected for Nicholas Street Phase 7 Phase 3 Design and the agreement is Notice to Proceed to All Construction underway (Lamp, Rynearson and Associates). Consultant for Final Projects Complete Design 15 22 37 PROJECT Study & Design Bid/Construction/ Future STATUS: Projects Complete Projects Projects 2 Omaha Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program | Implementation Phase PROGRAM OVERVIEW: GOAL 1 STATISTICS As of May 2016, Deliver has been ed t $ paid out for 92 h r Original Long o construction activities u 280M Term Control Plan g (LTCP) projects h $269M Construction value 119 of projects in Construction bid or current packages construction Multiple packages provide more opportunities for $ $ local contractors and provide for 104M 328M efficient delivery. Projects completed Construction value (dollars paid out) of projects in design PROGRESS 2002 City Existing Conditions; TOWARD previously captured by the City CSO WET WEATHER prior to the CSO Program 85% VOLUME CAPTURE volume capture by completed overall, reduction Nearly 33% of CSO CSO Program projects to date CSO Program Wet Weather mandated Program wet weather Capture Requirement capture goal amount has been achieved using only 23% of the CSO Program budget. 15% residual, left uncaptured COMPANIES ENGAGED: As of 2015, City Small Businesses 28 Received Contracts, of which Over 77** 16 80% Design Firms General Contractors Small Business Contracts Awarded (Including Subcontracted Received Contracts to Omaha Area Companies Companies) ** Unique businesses may have multiple contracts. www.OmahaCSO.com Clean Solutions for Omaha Quarterly Report | 2nd Quarter 2016 3 PROGRAM OVERVIEW: GOAL 2 Goal 2: Economic Affordability Economic Affordability is the minimization of the cost impact to the ratepayers. Construction costs have been contained as shown in the following metrics. LEGISLATIVE ACTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM The City of Omaha is working with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NDNR) Grant Award Contract to finance the construction of CSO projects and the water quality VALUE ENGINEERING TO improvements. Under this action NDNR will provide $2.9 million IMPLEMENT COST-EFFECTIVE in 2016 and approximately $1 million per year from 2017 through SOLUTIONS 2027. This agreement with NDNR for grant funds appeared on the City Council agenda in June and July 2016 for the Council’s approval. Value Engineering (VE) efforts continue on the Saddle Creek RTB project to assess potential cost savings to the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program as well rds as providing benefit to the surrounding wa A d M community. The outcome and i 2 B o 0 d 1 recommendations from this VE effort is e 3 l R B a u t expected early fall 2016. d e g e t CONSTRUCTION COSTS $353.5M 2013 Rate Model Budget $307M Contracts CURRENT & COMPLETED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS RATEPAYER ASSISTANCE When the long term control plan (LTCP) was approved been provided. Ratepayers are eligible if they receive it marked the start of a ratepayer assistance plan to Low Income Heat and Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) help low income and fixed income households with from their utility. This has kept administrative costs to the rate increases necessary to fund the Program. a minimum and provided the maximum benefit to From April 2016 through June 2016, over $94,443 has those who need it. been provided in assistance; to date $4.5 million has For assistance or to apply for Nebraska LIHEAP, call 800-383-4278. 4 Omaha Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program | Implementation Phase PROGRAM OVERVIEW: GOAL 3 Goal 3: Community Acceptance Community Acceptance provides continuous open dialogue with the public along with timely and accurate project information. The Program is also providing additional neighborhood benefits, beyond the improved sewer system and water quality enhancements. OUTREACH & PUBLIC STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT INFORMATION Information is regularly