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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Budget and Pro~ram Summary <br /> <br /> PROGRAM: REGIONAL WASTEWATER FACILITIES <br /> OPERATION AND MAiNTENANCE - CITY OF EUGENE <br /> <br />In FY 05-06, Eugene staff will support the following major regional initiatives in addition to <br />ongoing operational activities. <br /> <br /> Continue efforts to optimize service effectiveness and efficiency, further develop <br /> performance measurement and tracking systems (especially related to the achievement of <br /> objectives and targets under the Division's EMS). <br /> Conduct an evaluation and prepare recommendations on optimization of power utilization <br /> (considering the long-term cost/benefits options for co-generation). <br /> · Manage the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) aspects of the Biocycle Farm, <br /> continuing the development of the biosolids irrigation practices and poplar tree <br /> management. <br /> · Manage the O&M responsibilities of the NPDES permits for the wastewater discharge <br /> and treatment plant stormwater programs and the LRAPA air emissions permit for the <br /> regional wastewater treatment plant. <br /> · Work cooperatively on the CIP elements and effectively integrate capital project work <br /> with ongoing O&M activities, with emphasis on establishing an effective CIP <br /> management and coordination program with Springfield. <br /> · Conduct an assessment of resource needs (staffing and M&S) associated with the CIP <br /> projects scheduled in the Facilities Plan. <br /> · Evaluate impacts of regulatory actions (such as the federal Blending Policy, Willamette <br /> River TMDLs, newly adopted state water quality standards) upon operational <br /> responsibilities. <br /> · Complete scheduled major rehabilitation and equipment replacement projects. <br /> · Continue ongoing security assessments, and respond accordingly. <br /> · Develop use of the computerized maintenance management system, including further <br /> staff training and implementation of audit recommendations. <br /> <br /> SIGNIFICANT CHANGES FOR FY 05-06 <br /> <br /> The proposed budget for Operations and Maintenance (personnel, materials and services, and <br /> capital outlay) for FY 05-06 totals $9,728,373. The budget categories show a total 9% increase <br /> from the FY 04-05 budget. Significant changes proposed for the FY 05-06 Operations and <br /> Maintenance budget of the RWP include: <br /> <br /> Personnel Services <br /> <br /> Personnel Services totaling $6,185,937 represent an FY 05-06 increase of $777,858 or 14%. The <br /> major changes are in the following budget categories: <br /> <br /> Review Draft April 21, 2005 Page 16 FY 05-06 BUDGET AND CIP <br /> <br /> <br />