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Home My WebLink About156-10 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 156-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WATERSHED CONSERVATION RESOURCE CENTER, OF AN ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FOR RESTORATION OF A PORTION OF THE WHITE RIVER NEAR THE NOLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,000.00 REPRESENTING THE CITY'S MATCH BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes application and acceptance, in partnership with the Watershed Conservation Resource Center, of an Arkansas Natural Resources Commission matching grant in the amount of $200,000.00 for restoration of a portion of the White River near the Noland Wastewater Treatment Facility. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment in the amount of $77,000.00, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A," representing the City's match. PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of September, 2010. APPROVED: By: ATTEST: By: SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer R -,f'% "01 Y' l • r • ; FAY ETTEVI LLE 0�9S°°gRka NSP ."\T$ City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Budget Adjustment Form Budget Year 2010 Department: Utilities Division: Wastewater Treatment Plant Program: Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Request Date 8/5/2010 Adjustment Number JUSTIFICATION TO INCREASE PROJECT 1 ITEM: In a proposed partnership with the Watershed Conservation Resourse Center, $77,000 is needed for matching funds to apply for a $200,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commision (ANRC) for the purpose of restoring a section of the White River near the Noland Wastewater Treatment plant. This grant from the ANRC will be used for the restoration of stream banks along the White River in order to reduce annual phosphorus and sediment loads entering the river. JUSTIFICATION TO DECREASE PROJECT 1 ITEM (OR RECOGNIZING REVENUE): $77,000 is needed for matching funds to apply for a $200,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commision (ANRC) for the purpose of restoring a section of the White River near the Noland Wastewater Treatment plant. Reduction in fuel costs and some fuel costs now being paid by OMI has made it possible to use budgeted funds for fuel for this restoration project. Account Name Contract Services Fuel Increase Decrease Project.Sub Account Number Budget Budget Number 5400.5800.5315.00 77,000 10029. 1001 5400.5110.5213.04 30,000 Fuel 5400.5120.5213.04 40,000 Fuel 5400.5140.5213.04 7,000 TOTAL 77,000 77,000 Date .4%.-i/tin f„ irector Date J411 -1._ lJ Depa d ent Di' - ctor Da e Fin: r !' Director at iia ( ' /b hi= o Sta . / Date old /41 ayor Date Requested By Cheryl Partain kspringer Budget & Research Use Only Type: A Description: General Ledger Date Posted to General Ledger Posted to Project Accounting 0 Initial Date Ilcityldfs\Divs1WSIPICapital ProjectslWhite River Stream Restoration Jull01BAForm 2010 P-19 Grant Match.xls Initial Date John Coleman Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements q-7- to A-9/742010 City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only Wastewater Treatment Plant Division Action Required: Utilities Department Fayetteville City staff recommends approval to provide $77,000 in matching funds to the Watershed Conservation Resources Center (WCRC) for a $200,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) and approval of the necessary budget adjustment. The funds will go towards the restoration of a section of the White River at the Noland Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) (see attached "Sediment and Nutrient Loading Estimate"). 77,000.00 Cost of this request 5400.5800.5315.00 Account Number 10029.1001 Project Number Budgeted Item 77,000.00 White River Stream Restoration Project Category / Project Budget Program Category / Project Name Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name 77,000.00 Contract Services Remaining Balance Fund Name Budget Adjustment Attached Dat Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: )0--'0 Original Contract Number: Date i a ce and Internal Services Director44,c2 to Chief of Staff or /0 Date P5/74) Date Received in City Clerk's OOie 19 -1 0 P 0 3: 0 2 R C V Received in Mayor's Office Comments: Revised January 15, 2009 ve.:evi�le CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS ARKANSAS www.accessfayetteville.org To: Fayetteville City Council Thru: Mayor Lioneld Jordan Don Marr, Chief of Staff David Jurgens, Utilities Directo From: John Coleman, Sustainability Dir Date: August 5, 2010 Subject: White River Stream Restoration Project, Noland Wastewater Treatment Plant Site RECOMMENDATION Fayetteville City staff recommends approval to provide $77,000 in matching funds to the Watershed Conservation Resources Center (WCRC) for a $200,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC). The funds will go towards the restoration of a section of the White River at the Noland Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) (see attached "Sediment and Nutrient Loading Estimate"). BACKGROUND Due to this year's storm events the City has lost over fifteen feet of bank on the proposed section of the White River (see attachment aerial photos). The White River is on the ADEQ Arkansas impaired streams list and associated stream bank erosion directly increases the phosphorus loading in the river and Beaver Lake. By restoring this section of the river, studies indicate that the phosphorus loading would be reduced by 330 pounds per year which equates to 25 days of average discharge from the Noland Plant in current conditions. DISCUSSION This grant from ANRC, and the work to be executed, is similar to the stream restoration project at Drake Field. The work can be entirely completed on land owned by the City of Fayetteville as part of the Noland WWTF, but the WCRC will also attempt to obtain easements from adjacent landowners. If obtained, these will enhance the project, but are not critical to project completion. All City funds will be expended on work on City property. The grant requires a $77,000 City match, which staff proposes to be paid for using Water/Sewer funds that are dedicated for site maintenance of the Noland property. This grant, executed under the City's recently adopted agreement with the WCRC, will be used for the restoration of stream banks along the White River in order to reduce annual phosphorus and sediment loads entering the river. The Environmental Protection Agency is increasingly focused on non -point source pollution entering the watersheds in Northwest Arkansas. This project will provide another quality example of the City's ongoing commitment to watershed protection, and will count as matching funds to the Beaver Water District Nutrient Reduction Agreement. BUDGET IMPACT The City will utilize $77,000 from WWTF operations funding as matching funds for the $200,000 grant from the ANRC. The attached budget adjustment transfers savings in WWTF fuel consumption to the White River stream bank restoration project. As this project is effectively property maintenance of WWTP land, it is an appropriate expenditure of water/sewer funds. White River Restoration Grant App Mono AugIO.doc RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WATERSHED CONSERVATION RESOURCE CENTER, OF AN ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FOR RESTORATION OF A PORTION OF THE WHITE RIVER NEAR THE NOLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,000.00 REPRESENTING THE CITY'S MATCH BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes application and acceptance, in partnership with the Watershed Conservation Resource Center, of an Arkansas Natural Resources Commission matching grant in the amount of $200,000.00 for restoration of a portion of the White River near the Noland Wastewater Treatment Facility. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment in the amount of $77,000.00, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A," representing the City's match. PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of September, 2010. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer Sediment and Nutrient Loading Estimate for Riverbank Erosion on the White River A site visit was made in March 2010 by M.A. Van Eps, project engineer for the Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC). During that visit photos of the eroding stream bank were taken. Based on the photos and observations made during the site visit, the following Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI) attributes were qualified: Bank Angle: 85 degrees Bank Height Ratio: 1.5 Root Depth: 20% of bank height Root Density: 20% of root area Toe Protection: 0% of length Bank Material: Silt Loam Additional Material Points: +5 Near Bank Sheer Stress was estimated to be "very high" along the eroding bank. The length of bank was estimated to be 700' in length. The average height of the bank was estimated to be 13'. Based on the BEHI variables, the BEHI rating would be "Very High" Using the BEHI/NBSS stream bank erosion prediction curves for the West Fork White River basin, the rate of erosion for the bank at the WWTP property was estimated. The estimated annual rate of erosion would be 1.2 feet per year. This erosion rate would be the rate for a "typical" or "average" year where no significant flood events have taken place. Of course when larger storm events take place, the rate of lateral erosion would be greater. For example in 2009 several large storm events caused erosion rates of 10' for portions of the site. An erosion rate of 1.2 it/yr at the site would generate approximately 12,100 ft3/yror 448 yd3 (30 dump truck loads) of sediment annually. That volume of sediment would have an equivalent weight of approximately 1,000 ton. The amount of phosphorus in soils varies. A conservative concentration of phosphorus in soils is 0.34 lb/ton. At that concentration, the amount of phosphorus entering the White River from riverbank erosion would be 330 lb/yr. Stabilization of this site would result in a reduction of sediment and phosphorus loads that would continue to be realized many years into the future. The water quality of Beaver Lake would be improved. Restoration will also improve aquatic habitat at the site. Without action, the site will continue to erode and the rate of erosion may increase over time. b -Coy; nc�t "�{3uUi :tictoi:.sl:y 1i!.1:u;w��:ia1 Lbrp • 0 215 430 880 W 1,290 Feet • Feet 0 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Paul R. Noland WWTP Property 1,227.6 Acres City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements nv% Mayor's Approval City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only John Coleman Wastewater Treatment Plant Utilities Submitted By Division Department $ _ $ 77,000.00 White River Stream Restoration Project Cost of this request Approved Project Appropriation Program Category / Project Name 5400.5800.5315.00 $ - Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Account Number Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name 10029.1001 $ 77,000.00 Contract Services Project Number Remaining Balance Fund Name Budgeted Item Budget Adjustment Attached f\ i 0 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 5341 Date Original Contract Date: !D Original Contract Number: Date D Financ and Internal ervices Director D e Received in City 1 2-20-1 0 A08 : 19 RCVD Clerk's Office Chief, of St ff Date Received inITE,REd Mayor's Office�1/ M r Date Comments: Revised January 15, 2009 • a e eel e ALARKANSAS� TO: Mayor Lioneld Jordan THRU: David Jurgens, Utilities Director /� FROM: John Coleman, Sustainability Director i DATE: December 17, 2010 SUBJECT: Task Order No. — Noland Plant White River Restoration Project RECOMMENDATION THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 P (479) 575-8330 F (479) 575-8257 Approve Task Order No. 1 under Ordinance No. 5341 — MOU with Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC). Task Order No. 1 is for design and construction of a streambank stabilization project for a section of the White River at the Noland Wastewater Treatment Plant. BACKGROUND Due to this year's storm events the City has lost over fifteen feet of bank at the proposed project location on the White River. The White River is on the ADEQ Arkansas impaired streams list and associated stream bank erosion directly increases the phosphorus loading in the river and Beaver Lake. By restoring this section of the river, studies indicate that the phosphorus loading would be reduced by approximately 330 pounds per year which equates to 25 days of average discharge from the Noland Plant in current conditions. BUDGET IMPACT In August 2010, City Council approved a budget adjustment of $77,000 in matching funds for WCRC to pursue a $198,001 grant from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC). The budget adjustment transferred savings in WWTF fuel consumption to the White River stream bank restoration project. WCRC has recently been awarded the EPA 319 grant from ANRC and is ready to commence work on this project. Attachments: Task Order No. 1 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD (479) 521-1316 113 West Mountain - Fayetteville, AR 72701 Task Order to WCRC - 20101209 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS TASK ORDER NO. 1 NOLAND PLANT WHITE RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT STATE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF WASHINGTON This Task Order is written pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as described in Ordinance No. 5341 executed on August 3, 2010. The referenced MOU pertains to potential stream restoration projects and associated services with the Watershed Conservation Resource Center. This Task Order entered into and executed on the date indicated below the signature block, by and between the City of Fayetteville and Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) sets forth the project description, project schedule and associated fees for these services related to the White River Restoration Project located at the City's Noland Wastewater Treatment Plant. Section I — Project Description This project consists of streambank restoration activities including grant administration, pre- and post - monitoring of the affected river section, design, construction, and community outreach. Section II — Proiect Timeframe The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission has issued the following grant schedule to WCRC for the completion of the project and expenditure of funds. Task Timeframe A. ANRC Grant Period October 2010 — March 2012 Section III — Scope of Services • Grant administration includes financial tracking and reporting, procurement of materials, quarter reporting, developing final report, matching funds tracking and reporting, and coordination among project partners and contractors. • Pre- and post -monitoring of the streambank includes sampling and analysis of bank materials, installing toe pins and measuring erosion rates, and evaluating the streambank for bank erosion hazard index and near bank shear stress. THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS • Develop streambank restoration design which includes collecting reference fluvial geomorphology data on a stable riffle, surveying geomorphic features of the existing site, developing a stabilization design based on data collected, and developing construction drawings. • Streambank restoration construction includes obtaining 404 permit and ADEQ authorization, coordinate construction material deliveries, developing heavy equipment construction bid packet, selecting contractor, overseeing heavy equipment construction, performing minor construction, and re -vegetate site. • Conduct outreach which will include working with the City to host a planting day, conducting site tours, and developing project fact sheet. Section IV — Fees and Payments WCRC will utilize $77,000 as matching funds from the City of Fayetteville and $200,000 in grant funds from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. See Attachment 1 for more detail of the estimated project budget. Section V — Memorandum of Understanding in Effect: Except as amended specifically herein, the Memorandum of Understanding as executed with the City of Fayetteville shall remain in full force as originally approved. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this TASK ORDER to be duly executed as of the date and year first herein written. FOR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE By: Date: d �j Attest: (f'- _ � xa FOR WATERSHED CONSERVATION RESOURCE CENTER (� 1 By: (ViCX� �` Attest: Date: b o c 13 1 2010 Gy •,L& :FAYETTEVILLE.' %,9s'9'S'KANSP. JZ • • ti 'NG joNb,lo �. From: John Coleman To: Bell, Peggy Date: 12/13/2010 4:40 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: 156-10 Watershed Conservation Resource Center Grant (White River) Sandi says no. >>> On 12/13/2010 at 9:45 AM, in message<4D05EB4C.BC6I.0000.O(a)ci.fayetteville.ar.us>, Peggy Bell wrote: Hey John, Has the City incurred expenses or will they before 12/31/10? For my schedule.... Thanks, Peggy >>> John Coleman 9/30/2010 3:43 PM >>> Hi Peggy, Sandi Formica is the contact -- 444.1916 John >>> On 9/22/2010 at 2:33 PM, in message<4C9A13AC.BC6I.00CO.0@ci.fayetteville.ar.us>, Peggy Bell wrote: John, I need to add this grant to my schedule and will need a CFDA # for it (Catalog of Financial Domestic Assistance). Do you have a contact that I could follow up with? Thanks, Peggy