HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2002-021 Mandated 2000 Wastewater Facilities PlanRESOLUTION NO. R-2002-
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A RESOLUTION Adopting the Mandated 2000 Wastewater Facilities
Plan for the City of Yakima, Washington.
WHEREAS, the Mandated Draft 2000 Wastewater Facilities Plan
looks to the .capital and operations and maintenance requirements
(including staffing) of the wastewater system to serve the area for the
next 20 years; and
WHEREAS, submittal of a Council adopted Plan to Ecology is
mandated under WAC 173-240; and
WHEREAS, approval by Ecology is required to allow the City to be
eligible to compete for any Federal or State funding options; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has complied with statutory
requirements for Public Hearings on the findings of the Plan; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YAKIMA:
The document entitled City of Yakima Wastewater Facilities Plan, dated
October 2000, as updated in March 2001, a true copy of which Plan is on
file in the City Clerk's Office and is incorporated by reference herein, is
hereby adopted by the City of Yakima.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of March 2002
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
TRANSMITTAL
February 28, 2002
To: Honorable Mayor, Members of the City Council
From: Dick Zais, City Manager
Doug Mayo, Wastewater Manager
Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager
Subject: Transmittal of Further Information related to the Mandated 2000
Wastewater Facilities Plan
The Department of Ecology required that the City file a State Environmental
Review Process (SERP) Environmental Report for the 2000 Facilities Plan. This
is a new requirement that allows an additional level of environmental review of
projects and planning documents. Enclosed is a copy of the SERP Report, our
transmittal letter to various agencies, and comments received (3). Ecology has
verbally accepted our report as revised, written acceptance has not yet arrived.
SERP
Transmittal page 1
2/28/02
SERP
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
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CI IY OF YAKIMA
2000 WASTEWATER
FAMITIES PLAN
Executive Summary
1.0 Purpose and Need of Project
1.1 Project Description (Proposed Action or Proposed Project)
1.2 Purpose and Need of Project
2.0 Alternatives to the Proposed Action
3.0 Affected Environment/Environmental Consequences
3.1 Land Use/Important Farmland/Formally Classified Lands
3.1.1 Affected Environment*
3.1.2 Environmental Consequences*
3.1.3 Mitigation*
3.2 Floodplains
3.3 Wetlands
3.4 Cultural Resources
3.5 Biological Resources
3.6 Water Quality Issues
3.7 Coastal Resources
3.8 Socio-Economic/Environmental Justice Issues
3.9 Miscellaneous Issues
* Sections repeated through all Section 3.0 subsections.
4.0 Summary of Mitigation
5.0 Correspondence
6.0 Exhibits/Maps
CHAPTER 1
PURPOSE AND NEED
1.0 PURPOSE AND NEED
The source of all information in this chapter is the City of Yakima Wastewater
Facilities Plan, October, 2000, as amended April, 2001. Additionally, a State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was also filed for this document on October 3,
2000.
1.1 Project Description (Proposed Action or Proposed Project)
The City of Yakima has operated a progressive sewer utility serving the needs of the
community since 1936. The City of Yakima has prepared a long-term wastewater
strategy, known as the Wastewater Facilities Plan. This document is mandated by
the Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) and by the Growth Management
Act (RCW 36.70A), for the Yakima sewage collection system and the Yakima
Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. It identifies wastewater facility improvements
needed to support the Metropolitan Area's economic development goals; comply
with federal/state laws, rules, and regulation; and maintain economical and reliable
wastewater service.
In keeping with the mandate for a periodic facilities plan, the most current analysis
for future upgrades and expansion for the Yakima wastewater facility is now
complete. This facilities plan is the focus of this State Environmental Review Plan
(SERP).
The Wastewater Facilities Plan is a planning -level document. It therefore does not
provide project -level detail for specific facility improvements. Such detail will be
developed and analyzed during the design and permitting process for each specific
improvement. Similarly, this Environmental Report provides analysis of potential
environmental effects commensurate with the plan -level information available at this
time. Project -level analysis of specific facility improvements and their potential
environmental effects will be developed as improvements are designed and
permitted. As appropriate, this will include further, review under both the State and
National Environmental Policy Acts (SEPA and NEPA).
1.2 Purpose and Need of Project
The Wastewater Facilities Plan describes the planning, findings, and
recommendations for the City of Yakima collection system and the Yakima Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant that are necessary to maintain system reliability;
provide adequate capacity to meet the needs of the Service Area; and comply with
regulatory laws, rules, regulations, and requirements by federal and state
government and agencies.
CHAPTER 2
ALTERNATIVES TO
THE PROPOSED
ACTION
2.0 Alternatives to the Project Action
The source of all information in this chapter is the City of Yakima Wastewater
Facilities Plan, October, 2000, as amended April, 2001. Additionally, a State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was also filed for this document on October 3,
2000.
Alternative 1 Do Nothing
It is always an option to maintain the present situation in lieu of any
project. If this action were the preferred alternative, the wastewater plant and its
supplying collection system could function for the short term. The treatment and
hydraulic capacity of the aggregate system has the potential to handle the
increase in flow and sewage strength for approximately 5-10 years. After this
point in time, the projected regional growth and the accompanying increases in
flow and strength of their waste would exceed the existing wastewater
infrastructure. This unreasonable alternative would not be in the best interest for
the citizens or the City of Yakima and the region served by the Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant, as it does nothing to meet the challenge of future
growth.
Alternative 2 Construction of a New Facility
The second alternative is the construction of a new wastewater plant. This
option would require acquisition of new land parcels with designs that
incorporated the existing collection system within the City of Yakima. This
alternative would be very complex to design, construct and administer. General
estimates for cost would run at least $100 million and might take as long as 3
years to complete. Given that there is no current land available for consideration
of this alternative, the expense involved, and the economic and practical
unreasonableness of this proposal, no further study is deemed appropriate for
this alternative.
Alternative 3 Upgrade the Existing Wastewater System
The final alternative in this document is the upgrading of the existing plant. This
continual improvement and modernization effort has been the preferred
alternative for many years. The past 10 years have seen three major
construction efforts to improve wastewater systems at critical points in the
wastewater treatment processes. This alternative has allowed the City to
proactively plan for future growth and capacity without unreasonable costs, land
acquisitions, endangering the environment or denying the best service to the
citizenry. It is our conclusion that this alternative best meets all critical aspects
for quality wastewater treatment for the environment, responsible handling of our
fiscal obligations, and effective treatment of the wastewater generated from our
region.
Given that alternative 3 is the only practicable and reasonable course, a wide range of
options for expanding the Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet future
capacity and regulatory effluent quality requirements is discussed within the Wastewater
Facilities Plan. The following provides a brief description of the recommended
alternative for each process area for the 20 -year planning period.
Septage Handling
If the City is mandated to construct a septage handling facility for Yakima County by the
Washington Department of Ecology, a new septage receiving facility located along the
west frontage road is recommended. The new facility would include a completely
enclosed drive-through building with air emission controls, screening equipment,
septage storage tankage, and pumping systems to deliver septage to the primary
dige_CterC and provisions sampling and delivered load septage.
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The construction of this upgraded facility might entail mitigation on groundwater and
stormwater runoff and traffic flow issues. The estimated cost by engineering
consultants for the Septage Handling facility is $2,079,300.
Headworks/Pretreatment
Upgrades and improvements are needed to the existing grit storage system in the
Headworks Building. Repair of the existing storage hopper with an enhanced vibratory
system is recommended. Since any upgrade of this kind would be contained within
existing structures, it is unlikely that mitigation for any environmental issues would
pertain to this project. The estimated cost by engineering consultants for the
Headworks/Pretreatment facility is $312,100.
Primary Treatment Alternatives
To provide improved control for distribution of flows and solids to the primary clarifiers, a
new primary clarifier flow split structure is recommended. This undertaking will require
consideration of storm and ground water runoff. The estimated cost by engineering
consultants for this facility is $870,500.
Trickling Filters
The trickling filter process includes three recommendations: 1) replace the existing
distributors; 2) replace the existing rock media with plastic media, and; 3) enhance
forced ventilation in the trickling filters. Each recommendation is intended to increase
the biological capacity of the trickling filters. The benefits and timing of enhanced
trickling filter performance were weighed in conjunction with process expansion
alternatives for the activated sludge system. The replacement of the existing
distributors for each trickling filter was recommended in all alternatives evaluated and
has been shown as a key feature project. Since any upgrade of this kind would be
contained within existing structures, it is unlikely that mitigation for any environmental
issues would pertain to this project. The estimated cost by engineering consultants for
replacement of the existing trickling filter mechanisms is $782,500. The estimated cost
by engineering consultants for the plastic media is $1,699,100, and the estimated cost
by engineering consultants for the enhanced forced ventilation is $1,066,100.
Return Activated Sludge (RAS) 1 Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) Pumping
A new RAS/WAS pumping station, constructed concurrently with a new secondary
clarifier, is recommended. The RAS/WAS pumping station would provide service to the
existing aeration basins and a future aeration basin, and both the existing and new
secondary clarifiers. The new RAS/WAS pumping station would be compatible with the
proposed configuration of aeration basins, and the rehabilitation of the existing
secondary clarifiers (and new clarifier to current technology standards). Mitigation for
this upgrade could include storm and ground water runoff planning, soil erosion
concerns and air emission considerations from construction equipment. The estimated
cost by engineering consultants for the new RAS/WAS pumping station is $1,669,400.
Secondary Clarifier
A third secondary clarifier is required to meet maximum month average daily flow
conditions of greater than 18.0 MGD which are anticipated to occur within the next 5
years. The third secondary clarifier is also currently needed to meet reliability standards
of the Washington Department of Ecology to provide settlement for 75 percent of the
design flow with one unit off-line. Currently, the treatment capacity of one secondary
clarifier is calculated at 12.3 MGD. This is a major undertaking and would entail storm
and ground water runoff planning, soil erosion planning, and an air emission evaluation
of construction vehicles. The estimated cost by engineering consultants for the new
secondary clarifier is $3,277,800.
Aeration Basins
Construction of a future 2.1 million gallon aeration basin, and retrofit of the existing two
aeration basins of equivalent volume of 2.1 million gallons each, is recommended. An
anoxic selector basin would be constructed ahead of each aeration basin (existing and
future) for improved operation and control of the activated sludge process. This is a
major undertaking and would entail storm and ground water runoff planning, soil erosion
planning, and an air emission evaluation of construction vehicles. For the new influent
and effluent flow split structure with anoxic selector cells for each basin, the estimated
cost by engineering consultants is $2,480,000. The estimated cost by engineering
consultants for the future 2.1 million gallon aeration basin with anoxic selector cell and
appurtenances is $4,366,600. An additional blower would be added in the future with
an estimated cost by engineering consultants of $547,800.
Disinfection
Although maintaining the existing gaseous chlorine chlorination and gaseous sulfur
dioxide dechlorination systems provided the least costly alternative for disinfection of
the wastewater, the non -economic factors, such as potential safety risks to the
operations staff and the public, resulted in a recommendation to provide either low
pressure or medium pressure ultraviolet disinfection. Potential mitigation on
environmental issues would be non-existent for this upgrade. The estimated cost by
engineering consultants for the ultraviolet disinfection system is $3,931,100.
Waste Activated Sludge
To provide for increased waste activated sludge flows in the future, and to provide an
effective long-term solution for waste activated sludge -thickening redundancy, a pre -
manufactured rectangular dissolved air flotation thickener is recommended. The
thickener would be constructed concurrently with the expansion of the Solids Handling
Building This upgrade could result in mitigation for storm and ground water runoff. The
estimated cost by engineering consultants for the rectangular dissolved air flotation
thickener and associated support equipment is $1,338,600.
Tririding Filter C!arifcr
The long dormant and unused trickling filter clarifier is now needed for advanced
treatment by the division. Food processing water was treated through the plant in 2000
for the first time. A pilot project tested the viability of this concept and the results
indicate that the plant is capable of treating this waste and the process needs this
clarifier. The potential impacts to the environment are non-existent due to the lack of
any real construction effort for this upgrade. This endeavor would require simple
refurbishing with no mitigation needed. The clarifier needs rehabilitation to maximize its
treatment efficiency. The estimated cost by staff for rehabilitation and associated
support equipment is $80,000.
CHAPTER 3
AFFECTED
ENVIRONMENT/
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSEQUENCES
3.0 Affected Environment/Environmental Consequences
The source of all information in this chapter is the City of Yakima Wastewater
Facilities Plan, October, 2000, as amended April, 2001. Additionally. a State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was also filed for this document on October 3,
2000.
3.1 Land Use/Important Farmland/Formally Classified Lands
3.1.1 Affected Environment
A. Existing and Adjacent Land Use
The City of Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant sets upon a parcel of
land that has definite boundaries. To the West is Interstate 82, running the entire
length of the parcel. To the South is a parcel of land that is state owned. The
Yakima River constitutes the Eastern boundary, while the North has State Road
24 and two commercial businesses, K -Mart and Woodpecker Truck of
Washington, adjoining the City's property. Those portions of the Wastewater
Facilities Plan that involve improvements, upgrades or installation of sewer
collection pipes all fall within the boundaries of the Urban Reserve area that
forecasts urban buildout. The collection system will extend into these areas as
development continues.
B. Important Farmland/Affected Environment
The Wastewater Facilities Plan would affect the land that is currently owned by
the City of Yakima. Most of the proposed additions and upgrades utilize the
existing land currently occupied by wastewater systems. On those projects
where alternate land is needed for expansion, the now abandoned industrial
waste �nro��o1.�J �h..+exists to the East of,.�_ _�__. (90
spay „G,d that the plant acres, City -owned) is
available for these purposes. It is unknown at this time what, if any, effects will
be to land where sewer collection upgrades or installations will be.
C. Formally Classified Lands/Affected Environment
Formally classified lands include certain properties that are either administered
by Federal, State, or local agencies or have been accorded special protection
through formal legislative designations. There are no lands involved that meet
this classification near the wastewater plant. It is unknown if any future sewer
collection pipes will pass through any such designated lands.
3.1.2 Environmental Consequences
No significant adverse effects are anticipated at this time. As specific projects
are funded, designed and permitted, any environmental consequences will be
fully evaluated under applicable laws, including SEPA and NEPA.
3.1.3 Mitigation
No mitigation is offered at this time. As specific projects are funded, designed
and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully evaluated under
applicable laws.
3.2 Floodplain
The outfall for the plant effluent lies within the 100 -year floodplain. The
remainder of the plant has been constructed above the 100 -year floodplain.
Reference has been made to a 500 -year floodplain study for the purposes of this
report. Utilizing the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of Yakima as
distributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Community -Panel Number 530311 0008 B, map revision date March 2, 1998, the
Yakima Wastewater Plant and the surrounding area falls outside the 500 -year
floodplain.
3.2.1 Affected Environment
Approximately half of the land available East of the treatment plant falls under the
100 -year floodplain designation. However, upgrades and improvements over the
next 20 years, as outlined in the Wastewater Facilities Plan, have sufficient land
space available outside of the 100 -year floodplain to accommodate any planned
construction effort.
It is difficult to predict all future sewer collection pipe installation. All attempts will
be made to ensure proper environmental protocol when dealing with any trans -
floodplain crossings.
3.2.2 Environmental Consequences
No significant adverse effects are anticipated at this time. As specific projects
are funded, designed and permitted, any environmental consequences will be
fully evaluated under applicable laws, including SEPA and NEPA.
3.2.3 Mitigation
No mitigation is offered at this time. As specific projects are funded, designed
and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully evaluated under
applicable laws.
3.3 Wetlands
3.3.1 Affected Environment
There are wetland areas along the Yakima River and to the South of the
treatment plant lands. However, there will be no impact to these areas as they
hnrriar the periphery of the City's parral Any construction nr improvement far
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removed from these areas. It is difficult to predict all future sewer collection pipe
installation. All attempts will be made to ensure proper environmental protocol
when dealing with any wetland crossings.
3.3.2 Environmental Consequences
There will be no alteration to or affect on the wetland areas due to facility
upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant. Further, no significant adverse
effects are anticipated at this time due to sewer collection pipe construction. As
specific projects are funded, designed and permitted, any environmental
consequences will be fully evaluated under applicable laws, including SEPA,
NE'A and the ...leaf i 'v"vvater Act.
3.3.3 Mitigation
No mitigation is offered at this time. As specific projects are funded, designed
and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully evaluated under
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3.4Cultural Resources
3.4.1 Affected Environment
A. Historical Properties
The site of any improvements to the wastewater treatment plant has no known
historical resources where cultural impacts could occur. The plant has existed at
the present location since 1936, and in that time, has uncovered no evidence of
culturally significant resources. It is difficult to predict all future sewer collection
pipe installation. All attempts will be made to ensure proper cultural resources
protocol when dealing with collector construction.
B. Visual Aesthetics
The wastewater treatment plant is on the edge of the boundary of the City limits.
The 4 phases as outlined in the Wastewater Facilities Plan add new buildings,
equipment and collections piping. None of these improvements should add or
detract from the current level of aesthetics at the wastewater plant. The tallest
buildings that are in existence now at the plant are roughly 35 feet high. None of
the new additions will be any higher than current structures.
3.4.2 Environmental Consequences
The location of the plant in relation to the river would suggest that no historical
properties exist or are known at this time at the wastewater treatment plant site.
Further, no significant adverse effects are anticipated at this time due to sewer
collection pipe construction. Finally, no significant adverse effects to visual
aesthetics are anticipated at this time. As specific projects are funded, designed
and permitted, any environmental consequences will be fully evaluated under
applicable laws, including SEPA, NEPA and the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA).
3.4.3 Mitigation.
No mitigation is offered at this time. As specific projects are funded, designed
and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully evaluated under
applicable laws.
3.5 Biological Resources
3.5.1 Affected Environment
A. Threatened and Endangered Species
The following threatened or endangered fish and wildlife species may have
habitat near the wastewater plant:
Bald Eagle
Ferruginous Hawk
Golden Eagle
Great Blue Heron
Prairie Falcon
Ring Neck Snake
Salmon
Steelhead
The following threatened or endangered vegetation species may also be of
concern on or near the plant:
Columbia milk -vetch
Clustered lady's-slipper
Basalt Daisy
Kalm's lobelia
Hoover's desert -parsley
Pale blue-eyed grass
Hoover's tauschia
Information available at this time does not indicate significant adverse effects to
threatened or endangered fish, wildlife or vegetation. However, additional
information will
ll be collected to evaluate and address any potential project-
specific
effects to threatened or endangered species, and, as appropriate,
consultation with the relevant agencies will be undertaken.
B. Fish and Wildlife
Near the wastewater plant, there are many birds, mammals and fish. The hawk,
heron, eagle, various songbirds, ducks and pheasants have all been observed in
this locale. Also present are deer, beaver, skunks and coyote. Trout, Bass and
Salmon complete a list of fish near the plant.
C. Vegetation
There are many types of flora near the wastewater plant. Both deciduous and
evergreen trees are within the plant environ along with grass, scrubs, and other
vegetation. Water plants such as the water lily and milfoi! are present as well as
wet soil plants like the cattail and buttercup.
3.5.2 Environmental Consequences
No significant adverse effects are anticipated at this time. As specific projects
are funded, designed and permitted, any environmental consequences will be
fully evaluated under applicable laws, including SEPA and NEPA. Additionally,
where required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA), relevant federal and state
agencies will be consulted regarding any potential effects to threatened or
endangered species.
3.5.3 Mitigation
No mitigation is offered at this time. As specific projects are funded, designed
and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully evaluated under
applicable laws.
3.6 Water Quality
3.6.1 Affected Environment
The treatment plant is located approximately 500 feet from the Yakima River.
Any effects from this facilities plan will be temporary with no long-term effects
expected. In regard to the discharge of wastewater to the environment, the
improvements described in the Plan are intended to maintain or improve effluent
quality while still accommodating increased population in the region served by
the facility.
3.6.2 Environmental Consequences
None of the specific facilities projects discussed in the Plan are expected to
degrade water quality. The Plant's effluent will continue meet Federal Clean
Water Act (CWA) standards pursuant to provisions of its NPDES permit issued
by the Washington Dept. of Ecology. However, as specific projects are funded,
designed and permitted, any environmental consequences will be fully evaluated
under applicable laws, including SEPA, NEPA and the CWA.
3.6.3 Mitigation
No mitigation is offered at this time. However, these specific projects may
require mitigation: Septage Handling, Primary Treatment Alternatives, Return
Activated Sludge / Waste Activated Sludge Pumping, Secondary Clarifier,
Aeration Basins, and Waste Activated Sludge. As these specific projects are
funded, designed and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully
evaluated under applicable laws.
3.7 Coastal Lands
The Wastewater Facility Plan upgrades are located approximately 200 miles inland
and do not fall under the purview of the Washington Coastal Zone Management Act
(CZMA), which applies to the 15 coastal counties in the state of Washington.
3.8 Socioeconomic/Environmental Justice
3.8.1 Affected Environment
As with any wastewater treatment plant, operations, if not controlled, could have
limited effects on the plant site, the Yakima River and neighboring properties.
3.8.2 Environmental Consequences
No significant adverse effects are anticipated at this time. Likewise, no
disproportionate effects on low-income populations, minority populations or
Indian tribes are anticipated at this time. As specific projects are funded,
designed and permitted, any environmental consequences and related effects
will be fully evaluated under all applicable laws and regulations, including SEPA
and NEPA.
3.8.3 Mitigation
Mitigation for plant operations has included, and will continue to include,
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limitations for discharges to the Yakima River, and odor control systems and
practices that ensure that the plant does not unreasonably interfere with the use
and enjoyment of neighboring properties. Accordingly, no additional mitigation is
offered at this time. However, as specific projects are funded, designed and
permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully evaluated under all
applicable laws and regulations.
3.9 Miscellaneous Issues
3.9.1.1 Air Quality - Affected Environment
As with any wastewater treatment plant, construction and operation activities, if
not controlled, could result in limited air emissions on the plant site and to
neighboring properties.
3.9.1.2 Air Quality -Environmental Consequences
No significant adverse effects are anticipated at this time. Potential on-site air
emissions, if not controlled, would be temporary, including dust and fuel
emissions associated with construction activities and odors from plant
operations. Potential off-site air emissions, if not controlled, would likewise be
temporary, including odors from plant operations. Additionally, as specific
projects are funded, designed and permitted, any environmental consequences
will be fully evaluated under applicable laws, including SEPA and NEPA.
3.9.1.3 Air Quality - Mitigation
Mitigation for any potential off-site air impacts has included, and will continue to
include, odor control systems and practices that ensure that the plant does not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties.
Accordingly, no additional mitigation is offered at this time. However, as specific
projects are funded, designed and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will
be fully evaluated under applicable laws. For example, any designs considered
will minimize air emissions. Further, as a routine matter, building permit
conditions include watering as the primary dust control measure for construction
activity. These specific projects may require mitigation: Return Activated Sludge
/ Waste Activated Sludge Pumping, Secondary Clarifier, and Aeration Basins.
3.9.2.1 Transportation Affected Environment
There is one route to the wastewater treatment facility. A construction project to
enlarge Highway 24 and change the access route to the plant is waiting for
Washington Department of Transportation final approval. The proposed facility
improvements might generate more transportation needs than the current road
infrastructure. One possible increase might be from trucks accessing the
planned septage handling facility. However, the completion of the Highway 24
expansion should be able to accommodate this influx.
3.9.2.2 Transportation — Environmental Consequences
No significant adverse effects are anticipated at this time. As specific projects
are funded, designed and permitted, any environmental consequences will be
fully evaluated under applicable laws, including SEPA and NEPA.
3.9.2.3 Transportation — Mitigation
No mitigation is offered at this time. As specific projects are funded, designed
and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully evaluated under
applicable laws. However, in anticipation of potential mitigation, the Septage
Handling alternative project may need discussion under this SERP section.
3.9.3.1 Noise — Affected Environment
Our wastewater treatment plant generates little noise. Because the facility is
located in an area where interstate traffic is regularly operating, the impact of
short-term construction noise will be negligible.
3.9.3.2 Noise — Environmental Consequences
No significant adverse effects are anticipated at this time. As specific projects
are funded, designed and permitted, any environmental consequences will be
fully evaluated under applicable laws, including SEPA and NEPA.
3.9.3.3 Noise — Mitigation
No mitigation is offered at this time. As specific projects are funded, designed
and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully evaluated under
applicable laws.
4.0 Summary of Mitigation
Because this Environmental Report concludes that no significant adverse environmental
effects are anticipated as a result of approval of the Wastewater Facilities Plan, no
additional mitigation measures are planned at this time beyond those already in place
for the existing facility and operations. As specific projects identified in the Plan are
funded, designed and permitted, the potential need for mitigation will be fully evaluated
under all appropriate laws and regulations.
We will include any letters or correspondence that relate to the submission to and
review by SEPA lead agency of the SEPA checklist, correspondence relating to
submission to DOE of the Facilities Plan, and any other correspondence relating to
coordination of environmental review with state or federal agencies.
6.0 Exhibits
City of Yakima Mandatory Wastewater Facilities Plan, State Environmental Policy Act
October 3, 2000.
Correspondence from the State of Washington Office of A•rchaeology and I"l•••••• ric
Preservation, September 24, 2001.
Correspondence from the Yakima Clean Air Authority, October 5, 2001.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
1063 S. Capitol Way•Suite 106 • PO Box 48343 • Olympia, Washington 98504-8343 • (360) 586-3065 Fax Number
(360) 586-3067
September 24, 2001
Mr. Scott Stockton
Wastewater Division
Department of City Management
2220 East Viola
Yakima, Washington 98901
Log No.: 091101 -15 -RD
Re: Yakima Regina WWF
Dear Mr. Stockton:
We have reviewed the materials forwarded to our office for the above referenced project. A search of our
records indicates the area has the potential for unrecorded archaeological resources. We recommend you
conduct a professional archaeological survey of the identified project impact areas. We also recommend
consultation with the concerned tribe regarding cultural resource issues. If federal funds or permits are
involved Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations must be
followed.
These comments are based on the information available at the time of this review and on behalf of the
State Historic Preservation Officer. Should additional information become available, our assessment may
be revised. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project.
Sincerely,
Robert G. Whitlam, Ph.D.
State Archaeologist
(360) 586-3080
Email: robw@cted.wa.gov
akima Regional
Clean Air Authority
October 5, 2001
Six South 2nd Street, Suite 1016, Yakima, WA 98901
Mr. Scott Stockton, Assistant Manager
nity of Yakima
Department of the City Management, Wastewater Division
2220 E. Viola
Yakima, WA 98901
Dear Mr. Stockton;
(509) 574-1410 • Fax: (509) 574-1411
This letter is in response to your letter of September 13, 2001 requesting comments on the 2000
Wastewater Facilities Plan. The Authority has the following comments:
Section 1.1 - Project Description - The Authority requests air quality modeling for the NEPA
and / or SEPA review for the air quality for the project design phase analysis.
Section 3.9.1 - Air Quality
• If the capacity of the Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant is expanded a
new source review will be needed as required by YRCAA Regulation 1, Section 4.02.
• If the processes are changed at the treatment plant a new source review, as required
by YRCAA Regulation 1 §4.02, may also be required.
• This project is Targe enough and may present enough public concern, that air quality
dispersion modeling may be needed.
Please contact Tom Silva, Senior Engineer, at 574-1410 to determine applicability of the new
source review and any other air quality analysis work that may be needed. Thank you for this
opportunity to comment on the plan.
Sincerely,
Les Ornelas
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
15 West Yakima Avenue, Suite 200 • Yakima, Washington 98902-3452 • (509) 575-2490
January 7, 2002
Scott Stockton
City of Yakima — Wastewater Division
2220 E. Viola
Yakima, WA 98901
RE: Wastewater Facility Plan SERP Environmental Report
Dear Mr. Stockton:
Your address
is in the
Lower
Yakima
watershed
Ecology has received your Wastewater Facility Plan State Environmental Review Process
(SERP) Environmental Report. In response to the SERP, Ecology has the following
comments regarding environmental impacts of the proposed improvements.
1. Ecology concurs with the assessment of the Environmental Report that the net impact
of the proposed improvements will be to protect water quality in the Yakima River by
providing adequate treatment wastewater discharge. However the construction
activities have the potential to generate adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, to
mitigate these impacts: The design and construction documents prepared for this
project will include standard construction mitigation measures to control
temporary impacts on transportation, earth, air quality, water quality, and
noise.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or any other water quality concerns, please
feel free to contact me at (509) 454-7846.
Water Quality Program
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CITY OF YAKIMA
WASTEWATER DIVISION
2220 East Viola
Yakima, Washington 98901
Phone: 575-6077 • Fax (509) 575-6116
February 14, 2002
State of Washington
Department of Ecology
15 West Yakima Avenue, Suite 200
Yakima Washington 98902-3452
Attn: Mr. David Dunn
RE: Finalization of SERP Responses to Yakima's Mandated 2000 Wastewater Facility
Plan
In an attempt to demonstrate a good faith effort in obtaining comments from all
potentially interested government agencies concerning the our State Environmental
Review Process (SERP) on our Wastewater Facility Plan, the following list is submitted
with explanations:
Yakama Nation Mailed SERP using certified mail. Follow-up phone call
No response to mailing or phone call.
NRCS Mailed SERP. Follow-up phone call with Mr Allan Faulk
No concerns or problems with the SERP document.
NOAA
National Marine Fisheries Mailed SERP. Follow-up phone call. No response
to eithe
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Yakima Clean Air Authority Mailed SERP. Response letter from Les Omelas
dated Oct. 5, 2001. Comments consisted of a
request for air quality monitoring for the project
design phase, call for air quality review and source
review if the plant capacity changes from this
project, air quality dispersion modeling may be
needed if the project is large enough or if enough
public concern is present.
Washington State
Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation
Mailed SERP using certified mad. Response letter
from Dr. Robert Whitlam dated September 24,
2001. Comments related the possible need for a
professional archeological survey of the proposed
project area. In addition, a recommendation for
consultation with local tribes about the project was
indicated.
Washington State
Dept. of Ecology, Yakima
Mailed SERP. Response letter from David Dunn
dated January 7, 2002. Comments specify project
must include standard construction mitigation
measures to control temporary impact to
transportation, earth, air quality, water quality and
noise.
Washington State
Dept. of Ecology, Olympia Marled SERP. No response.
Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle
Mailed SERP. Follow-up phone call. No response
to either inquiries.
Washington State
Department of Wildlife Mailed SERP. Follow up phone call. No response
to either inquiries.
This completes the list of mailings and contact attempt toward this process.
at 575-6077 if questions arise concerning this issue.
Very truly yours,
Assistant Wastewater Manager
Contact me
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 11
For Meeting Of March 5, 2002
ITEM TITLE: Request for Council Action on the 2000 Wastewater Facilities Pian and the
2001 Wastewater Cost of Service and Rate Study
SUBMITTED BY: Dick Zais; City Manager
Glenn Rice; Assistant City Manager
Rita Anson; Finance Director
Doug Mayo; Wastewater Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Doug Mayo 575-6077
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Mandated Wastewater Facilities Plan was the subject of a
Council Study Session in November 2000. A second study session was held January 15, 2002 on
both the 2000 Mandated Wastewater Facilities Plan (Facilities Plan) and the 2001 Cost pf
Service and Rate Study (COS). These Studies analyze the financial condition, needs,
requirements, and mandates of the wastewater operating and capital funds and recommend
actions and new wastewater rates to meet those conditions.
(continued)
Resolution 2 Ordinance 1 Other (Specify)
Contract Mail to (name and address):
Funding Source All wastewater Gust r Masses
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: a `s >'
City Manager
Phone
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests City Council to:
1) adopt, by resolution, the 2000 Wastewater Facilities Plan; and
2) adopt, by resolution, the 2001 Wastewater Cost of Service and rate Study; and
3) enact, by ordinance, the 2001 Wastewater Cost of Service recommendations as approved by
Council.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
2001 COS agenda
2/28/02
(Continued from front page)
An open record Public Hearing on the 2000 Mandated Wastewater Facilities Pian and
the 2001 Cost of Service and Rate Study was conducted on February 5, 2002. This
Public Hearing was continued on February 19, 2002. After receiving Public
Testimony_ Council deliberated the recommendations of the 2001 Cost of Service and
Rate Study and made appropriate amendments. These recommendations as amended
included:
o Pretreatment - Section 6
The COS recommended that approval be given to hire additional staff and purchase
equipment, when needed, to perform the mandated duties as outlined in this section.
This may include one permit writer and two field personnel.
The COS would initiate a Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) reduction program as part of the
pretreatment program as staff and equipment become available.
This Ordinance establishes fees for sampling, testing and other related services as
shown on Table 6-3 and 6-6 of the COS. These rates would be charged for required
testing of Significant industrial Users (SIU's), requested testing and testing done for
entities outside the City. However, businesses within the City limits would be charged
only 75% shown for in-house services. The balance is included within the proposed
City retail rate. The rates in the ordinance were set at 2002 levels and adjusted 3%
for inflation for each subsequent year.
The COS continues a cost to conduct the Minor Industrial User (MIU) program as
outlined Table 6-2 of the COS. Businesses within the City limits would be charged only
75% of the full cost rate. The balance is included within the proposed City retail rate.
The adopted rates adjustment for MIU's was:
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Current Rate: $35.70 $27.00
Proposed Rate: $60.00 $45.00
Increase % 68% 67%
• Non -Owner Domestic Retail (County) - Section 7
The adopted rate adjustment was:
Ready to Serve Volume/OUC Increase @ 10 UOC
Existing: $16.01 $2.86 $44.61
Proposed Rate: $18.25 $3.26 $50.85
Increase %: 14% 14% 14%
• Non -Owner Retail Strong Waste - Section 8:
Rates remained unchanged:
BOD/Ib. (decrease)
Existing:
TSS/Ib. (decrease)
$0.502 $0.493
• Septage Waste - Section 81
The adopted rate adjustment was:
$/Gallon Septage Increase/1,000 Gallons
Existing: $0.284 $284.00
Proposed Rate: $0.316 $316.00
Increase %: 11.27% $32.00
These adjustments create a "full cost" rate with no direct subsidy by city retail ratepayers.
• Municipal Wholesale Customers - Section 9:
No Council action required in this section. Rates are governed by a 4 -Party
Agreement and subsequent written clarifications.
• Food Processing Wastewater/Industrial Waste Customers - Section 10:
This customer class no longer exists. Therefore, these rates are deleted from
the ordinance.
• City Strong Waste Retail Customers - Section 11:
The adopted rate adjustment was:
BOD/Ib. (% increase)
Existing: $0.230
Phase 1(2002): $0.244
Phase 2(2003): $0.259
Phase 3(2004): $0.275
Phase 4(2005): $0.293
6.1 %
6.1 %
6.2%
6.5%
TSS/Ib. (%increase)
$0.150
$0.178
$0.212
$0.252
$0.299
18.7%
19.1%
18.9%
18.7%
Council elected to implement this rate adjustment in four equal annual increases.
When complete, these adjustments create a "full cost" rate with no direct subsidy by city retail ratepayers.
2001 COS agenda
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City Retail Customers — Section 12:
The adopted rate adjustment was:
Ready to Serve Volume/OUC Increase @1O UOC
Existing: $ 8.33 $1.49 $23.23
* 2% for PWTF * $ 8.50 $1.49 $23.40
Adopted Rate: $11.48 $2.01 $31.58
This Increase %: 35.1% 34.9% 35 0%
* Total increase %:* 37.8% 34.9% 35.9%
* By resolution R-2000-66, Council previously obligated a 2% increase in the Ready -to -
Serve charge for debt service on a PWTF loan that assisted financing of Phase 1 of the
Fruitvale Neighborhood Sewer -Water Project. The 2% increase is included in this
adjustment.
The proposed ordinance also includes some minor language adjustments for clarification and
compatibility with other City ordinances.
2001 COS agenda
2t28/02