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Consider Proceeding with the Updated Proposal for Steps to Begin Addressing Coal Ash Clean-up at the Police Station Property.
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John Richardson, Community Resilience Officer |
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Vencelin Harris, Emergency Management Coordinator |
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Laura Selmer, Program Coordinator |
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Overview: The purpose of this item is to provide the Council with updated recommendations about the steps that can be taken to begin addressing the coal materials at the police station property at 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Based on the preliminary discussion with Council at the May 15, 2019 Budget Work Session <https://chapelhill.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3945215&GUID=7BFEEC8B-CB27-4B64-945D-DA02C1A7DC2D&Options=&Search=>, the Town’s consultants have developed a revised statement of work and cost estimate of $246,000 for consideration as part of the 2019-2020 Town Budget (see attachment). A detailed description of the remediation work can be found in the attached staff report. These interim steps, which are informed by additional sampling and the Town’s work with a toxicologist, represent a near-term investment to begin addressing coal combustion products (CCPs) closest to Bolin Creek and to maximize safety for people using the Bolin Creek Greenway.
With support from Council, our next steps are to:
• Place additional signage to keep trail users on the path
• Implement interim remedial measures to remove contamination closest to Bolin Creek and the existing/proposed trail segment that runs along the Police Station property
• Complete the Bolin Creek Trail MLK Jr. Blvd underpass and connector
• Conduct periodic inspections and sampling
• Perform post-construction sampling
• Generate report to update human health risk assessment and include ecological risk assessment
• Communicate regularly with the Council and the community about the activities listed above
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That the Council proceed with the recommended interim remedial measures outlined within the staff report and consultant’s presentation. The Council can take action on these measures by approving the revised recommended project budget ($246,000) as part of the Town Budget adoption item to follow.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: An initial estimate of $315,000 was included in the Manager’s recommended budget. Based on more recent information from the Town’s risk consultant, some of the initial remediation steps are not recommended so we are proposing a reduced amount for Fiscal Year 2020 of $246,000. If the Council wishes to move forward with the revised recommended project budget of $246,000-and if the project were to encounter additional costs during the upcoming year-we could return with an update and ordinance amendment for the Council’s consideration.
Where is this item in its process?
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Create a Place for Everyone |
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Develop Good Places, New Spaces |
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Support Community Prosperity |
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• Staff Report |
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• Scope and Cost Estimates for Interim Remedial Measures |
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The Agenda will reflect the text below and/or the motion text will be used during the meeting. |
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PRESENTER: John Richardson, Community Resilience Officer
David Duncklee, President/Senior Hydrogeologist, Duncklee & Dunham, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council proceed with the recommended interim remedial measures outlined within the staff report and consultant’s presentation.