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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Budget and Program Summary <br /> PROGRAM: REGIONAL WASTEWATER FACILITIES <br /> - F EUGENE <br /> TENANCE CITY O <br /> OPERATION AND MAIN <br /> In FY OS-06, Eugene staff will support the following major regional initiatives in addition to <br /> ongoing operational activities. <br /> • Continue efforts to optimize service effectiveness and efficiency, further develop <br /> erformance measurement and trackin systems (especially related to the achievement of <br /> g <br /> p <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 far 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 wastewaterdischarge <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. r <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 /> i <br /> SIGNIFICANT CHANGES FOR FY 05-06 ~ " <br /> The adopted budget for Operations and Maintenance (personnel, materials and services, and capital , <br /> outlay) for FY OS-06 totals $9,728,373. The budget categories show a total 9% increase from the <br /> FY 04-OS budget. Significant changes adopted for the FY OS-06 Operations and Maintenance <br /> budget of the RWP include: <br /> .Personnel Services <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 /> I' <br /> Page 16 FY OS-06 BUDGET AND CIP <br /> <br />