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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.5 Biosolids to Energy CoalitionG~~~ OF DU~~y ~9/ ~~ ,82 ~~~~li ~C~l 04LIFOR~~ STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL File # ©n^0®-©0 DATE: February 2, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager SUBJE FY 2011 Appropriations Request for the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition Prepared By: Martha Aja, Environmental Specialist ~'y/w EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The San Francisco Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition is requesting $2 million in federal assistance to support the development of an innovative and sustainable energy production project. This Coalition is comprised of 16 small, medium and large public wastewater treatment agencies, one of which is the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD). The Coalition is requesting funding from the Department of Energy to support the development of this innovative energy production project which has the potential to convert biosolids and other biofuels into clean and affordable energy. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No impact. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council support the Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Request for the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition and sign the letters of support to Senator Boxer and Senator Feinstein. ~l~G,` viewed By: Administrative Analyst II /~ ~_ Reviewed Assistant City Manager Page 1 of 2 ITEM NO. ~ • Jt"' ;~~ DESCRIPTION: The Bay Area Biosolids to Energy .Coalition is requesting $2 million in federal assistance to support the development of an innovative and sustainable energy production project. This project seeks to establish the first sustainable energy technology that relies upon Biosolids and potentially other such biofuels, such as yard waste, to produce clean and affordable energy. The Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition is comprised of 16 small, medium and large public wastewater treatment agencies, which represent over two million customers. One of the coalition members, DSRSD, provides wastewater services to the City of Dublin. DSRSD currently disposes of their Biosolids on a dedicated land disposal site within the local community, which is surrounded by residential and commercial development with no place to expand. In preparation of a Biosolids Master Plan, DSRSD found that the Dublin community is in strong support of addressing the Biosolids problem locally. Converting Biosolids into energy in a joint facility within the local Bay Area facilitates the City's desire to solve the Biosolids problem at a local level. The Coalition partners have committed significant local resources to bring the proposed project to a stage where it is ready to proceed to the design and construction stages. There are numerous advantages to this project including the creation of jobs and a new technology that can be used throughout the nation. Additionally, the production of energy from Biosolids would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: Not Applicable. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter to Senator Boxer in Support of FY 2011 Appropriations Request for the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition. 2. Letter to Senator Feinstein in Support of FY 2011 Appropriations Request for the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition. Page 2 of 2 1064 •- ~~ r C~o~> ~~ CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us February 2, 2010 The Honorable Barbara Boxer 112 Hart Senate Off ce Building United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 SUBJECT: FY 2011 APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST FOR THE BAY AREA BIOSOLIDS TO ENERGY COALITION Dear Senator Boxer: On behalf of the City of Dublin, we write in strong support of the San Francisco Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition request of two million dollars in federal assistance to support the development of an innovative and sustainable energy production project. As you and your colleagues develop spending priorities for the Department of Energy's alternative energy budget, we ask that you consider this project, which promises to establish the first of its kind sustainable energy technology relying on biosolids and potentially other biofuels such as yard waste, as a feedstock to produce clean and affordable energy. The Coalition is comprised of 16 small, medium and large public wastewater treatment agencies representing over two million customers. One of the members, the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) provides wastewater services to the City of Dublin. DSRSD currently disposes of their biosolids on a dedicated land disposal site within the local community which is surrounded by residential and commercial development with no place to expand. Dublin is a growing community and sustaining that growth requires additional biosolids disposal capacity. In preparation of a Biosolids Master Plan, DSRSD found our community is in strong support of addressing the biosolids problem locally, not shipping the problem to the central valley or beyond. Converting the biosolids to energy in a joint facility within the local Bay Area addresses the City's desire to solving our biosolids problem locally and addresses our nation's ongoing priority to develop renewable energy supplies that are sustainable. The Coalition partners have committed significant local resources to bring the proposed project to a stage where it is ready to proceed to design and construction, creating jobs and, importantly, a new technology that can be used throughout the State of California and the nation to improve our quality of life and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. All federal and state air quality mandates would be met or exceeded by the project through the use of state of the art air pollution control technologies. Area Code (925) City Manager 833-6650 City Council 833-6650 Personnel 833-6605 ~ S a /p~ //D Finance 833-6640 Public Works/Engineering 833-6630 Parks & Community Services E ~ Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610 Building Inspection 833-6620 Fire Pre~~e ATTACHMENT 1 Printed on Rec~~cled Parer a ~~ y Again, the Dublin City Council unanimously supports this innovative and sustainable energy project. If you have any questions or would like additional information on the project, please call Mr. Bert Michalczyk, DSRSD General Manager, at (925).875-2286. Sincerely, Tim Sbranti Mayor 3af4 CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us February 2, 2010 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Building United States Senate Washingtgti, D.C. 20510 SUBJECT: FY 2011 APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST FOR THE BAY AREA BIOSOLIDS TO ENERGY COALITION Dear Senator Feinstein, On behalf of the City of Dublin, we write in strong support of the San Francisco Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition request of two million dollars in federal assistance to support the development of an innovative and sustainable energy production project. As you and your colleagues develop spending priorities for the Department of Energy's alternative energy budget, we ask that you consider this project, which promises to establish the first of its kind sustainable energy technology relying on biosolids and potentially other biofuels such as yard waste, as a feedstock to produce clean and affordable energy. The Coalition is comprised of 16 small, medium and large public wastewater treatment agencies representing over two million customers. One of the members, the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) provides wastewater services to the City of Dublin. DSRSD currently disposes of their biosolids on a dedicated land disposal site within the local community which is surrounded by residential and commercial development with no place to expand. Dublin is a growing community and sustaining that growth requires additional biosolids disposal capacity. In preparation of a Biosolids Master Plan, DSRSD found our community is in strong support of addressing the biosolids problem locally, not shipping the problem to the central valley or beyond. Converting the biosolids to energy in a joint facility within the local Bay Area addresses the City's desire to solving our biosolids problem locally and addresses our nation's ongoing priority to develop renewable energy supplies that are sustainable. The Coalition partners have committed significant local resources to bring the proposed project to a stage where it is ready to proceed to design and construction, creating jobs and, importantly, a new technology that can be used throughout the State of California and the nation to improve our quality of life and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. All federal and state air quality mandates would be met or exceeded by the project through the use of state of the art air pollution control technologies. Area Code (925) City Manager 833-6650 City Council 833-6650 Personnel 833-6605 Finance 833-6640 Public Works/Engineering 833-6630 Parks & Community Services 8 ATTACHMENT 2 Planning/Code Enrorcement 833-6610 6uiiding Inspection 833-6620 Fire Prever Drin+nrJ nn 0.,.-i ...ll,.J o.,,. y~4 Again, the Dublin City Council unanimously supports this innovative and sustainable energy project.. If you have any questions or would like additional information on the project, please call Mr. Bert Michalczyk, DSRSD General Manager, at (925) 875-2286. Sincerely, Tim Sbranti Mayor