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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYSC May 17 2023 PacketYakima Sustainability Committee Agenda May 17, 2023 City Hall — Council Chambers 4:30 p.m. — This meeting is in -person, live -streamed at Wwwwa i a a. ov, and telecast live on Y-PAC, Spectrum Cable Channel 194. Public comments may be made in person or by phone. You may call in and participate by dialing 1-253-215- 8782 or 1-971-247-1195, enter meeting ID 97391941139#, participant ID #, and meeting password 153487#. 1. Call to Order 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Public Comment There will be 35 minutes allotted for public comment with two and a half (2 1/2) minutes per speaker to allow audience participation as many opportunities as possible. Written communication and e-mail messages are strongly encouraged. 5. Presentations: a. Assignment Reportbacks — Karina Solorio, Civic Spark Fellow 6. Other Business a. One -Year Climate Change Plan b. Reference Material: AD Grant Project Scope and Timeline 7. Adjournment Next Meeting: June 21, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Yakima Sustainability Committee Minutes for April 19, 2023 1. Call to order by Chair Jeff Scott at 4:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call: members present Jeff Scott, Ray Paolella, Jennifer Hickenbottom (via Zoom), Marcelino Osorio, Dan Schapiro City staff: Rosylen Oglesby, Sy Ruiz, Trace 3. Ray moved to approve the Minutes from Motion passed. 4. Public Comment: Coleen work. Michele Nelson Janke announced the Yakima 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in. Emil, Kissel Park. Karina Solorio ino seconded. the committee's Fair for Saturday, April 6. Sy presented several grant opportunities related to sustainability, including urban forests, electric vehicle charging stations, and weatherization programs. 7. Karina followed up on last month's air quality presentation. Yakima ranks eleventh nationally in the poorest air quality and the worst in Washington State. Frontline communities experience disproportional exposure to pollution and warmer temperatures. Climate stress is a threat multiplier for women who face domestic violence. Karina also highlighted the Solarize campaign in Thurston, Mason, and Skagit counties which uses group funding to make renewable energy more accessible. 8. Jeff produced a template document to help guide the committee's discussion for future meetings. Tt includes eight areas of focus. Ray suggested adding Equity/Environmental Justice as well as Economic Opportunities. The template has been shared on Google Does for committee members and city staff to offer suggestions in terms of timeline, actionable priorities, and other changes. There was also discussion about using a consultant to assist with prodr�:�� 9. ME 2023, May 17, • Looking at relevant legislation regarding sustainability and the environment and how it relates to the City of Yakima Pg. 2 9 Yakima Sustainability Committee Meeting 9 Legislation* May 17, 2023 0 Solar and Energy • Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) (SB 5116) • Clean Energy Incentives (SB 5714) • Community Solar (HB 1509) is Solar Projects for Low -Income Households (HB 2248) Pg. 3 . Yakima Sustainability Committee Meeting • Legislation. May 17, 2023 is Transportation • Zero -Emissions Vehicles (SB 5811) Move Ahead Washington (HB 2118 & HB 2119) • Clean Cars 2030 (HB 1204) Pg. 4 . Yakima Sustainability Committee Meeting • Legislation* May 17 2023 0 • Clean Buildings Act (HB 1257) • Climate Commitment Act (SB 5126) • Organic Material Management (HB 1799) • Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Buildings (SB 5722) Pg. 5 • Yakima Sustainability Committee Meeting • Legislation* May 17, 2023 is Waste and Recycling • Plastic Reduction (HB 1085) • Compost (HB 1033) • Washington State Recycling Contamination Reduction and Outreach Pg. 6 9 Yakima Sustainability Committee Meeting 9 Legislation* May 17, 2023 is Ah , • is Clean Energy Fund Programs (CEF) • Healthy Environment for All (HEAL Act) (SB 5141) Pg. 7 • Yakima Sustainability Committee Meeting 9 Legislation* May 17, 2023 is Washington State Legislation relating to the Environment and Sustainability Solar and Energy Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) (SB 5116) commits Washington to an electricity supply free of greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. Clean electricity will allow Washington residents and businesses to power their buildings and homes, vehicles, and appliances with carbon free resources, such as wind and solar ■ 2025 no coal standard ■ 2030 GHG neutral standard ■ 2045 100% clean standard o Electric utilities must make energy assistance programs and funding available to low- income households (Sec. 1.20) CETA supports WA workers and businesses by providing tax incentives for clean energy projects employ women, minority, or veteran -owned businesses, businesses that have a long history of complying with federal and state wage and hour laws and regulations, and employers who hire local workers or offer apprenticeship programs Clean Energy Incentives (HB 1988) Expanded tax incentives for clean tech manufacturing, energy storage projects and additional clean energy sources • Incentivize developers to include high labor standards and hire union workers Clean Energy Incentives (SB 5714) • Tax deferral program for solar canopies in large commercial lots and similar places o Owner may qualify for reduction of state and local sales and use taxed o Electrical grid must remain connected for minimum eight year Community Solar (HB 1509) Provides utilities a mechanism to pay for billing systems upgrades and recover the cost of bill. crediting services Requires that 50% of all community solar subscriptions reduce the energy burdens of low-income service provider Allows customers to receive financial benefits from a community solar subscription on their utility electric bill HB 2248 • Extending incentives for community solar energy projects that benefit low-income households o Expanding equitable access through community solar projects • $20 million dollars for low income solar grant programs and enable Virtual Net Metering Yakima Sustainability Committee Page 1 of 6 WA State Legislation Handout Transportation Zero -Emissions Vehicles (SB 5811) The zero emissions vehicles standards that require a percentage of the vehicles sold in the state to be zero emissions starting with the 2025 model year. New rule increases zero emission vehicle sales of passenger cars, light -duty trucks, and medium - duty vehicles to 100% starting in 2035. It also requires cleaner burning engines in medium- and heavy-duty trucks. New vehicles that do not meet Washington's vehicle emission standards cannot be registered, licensed, rented, or sold here Move Ahead Washington HB 2118 & 21.1.9) $17 billion transportation package that lays the foundation for a massive shift from simply building more lanes to moving people via cleaner, more efficient transportation options. Focuses on increased share funding on maintenance and preservation of existing roads and bridges. o $5.4 billion toward carbon reduction and multimodal expansion. o $3 billion for maintenance and preservation. o $3 billion for public transportation. o Free fares for passengers 1.8 and younger on all public transportation. o $2.4 billion to fund fish passage barrier removals. o $1.3 billion in active transportation, including Safe Routes to School and school -based bike programs. o $1 billion to fund Washington's portion of an I-5 replacement bridge across the Columbia River. o $836 million to build four new hybrid -electric ferries. o $150 million towards ultra -high-speed rail. o $50 million for walking and biking infrastructure in underinvested communities, and more. Clean Cars 2030 (HB 1204). Washington's clean cars program includes requirements for low emissions vehicles and zero emissions vehicles o Passenger cars — vehicles designed to transport up to 1.2 people o Light -duty trucks — vehicles weighing less than 8,500 pounds o Medium- duty passenger vehicles — vehicles weighing less than 1.0,000 pounds designed to transport people o Medium- duty vehicles — vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds Would ban the sale, purchase, or registration of any non -electric vehicles with model year of 2030 or later even those purchased out of the state Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) (HB 1091) • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuel Yakima Sustainability Committee Page 2 of 6 WA State Legislation Handout • Improve the air quality by reducing pollution, and to ensure Washington has the incentive to create a clean fuel industry SB 5192 • Supporting access to electric vehicles supply equipment to increase public access to vehicle charging stations and standardize the features. Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Clean Buildings Act (HB 1257) Requires the state department of commerce to develop and implement a clean building standards for existing commercial building where the sum of the floor area exceeds 50,000 ft2 . Compliance with the standard for covered buildings is phased in from 2026 —2028 o The objective is to reduce energy consumption, improve energy efficiency and performance in existing buildings ■ As part of this legislation, $75 million is earmarked for an Early Adopter Incentive (EAI) program to encourage early action. Building -related emissions are the state's fastest growing source of greenhouse gasses and account for 27 percent of the carbon pollution in Washington. under the new Clean Buildings Act, Washington will be the nation's leading state in commercial building energy requirements. Advanced technologies, smart appliances and whole -building energy management systems are creating new opportunities Compliance deadlines o June 1, 2026 — 220,001+ square feet o June 1, 2027 — 90,001- 220,000 square feet o June 1, 2028 — 50,000- 90,000 square feet Climate Commitment Act (SB 5126) • Designed to deliver emissions reduction with certainty while achieving critical co -benefits 0 45% below 1990 levels by 2030 0 70% below 1990 levels by 2040 o 95% below 1990 levels by 2050 • Improve productivity of the state's economy by ridding costly energy waste and creating jobs • Addresses local air pollution concerns in overburdened communities o Investments and enhanced regulatory authority of Ecology and local clean air agencies • Cap -invest program will cap and reduce emissions from large emitters over 25,000 metric tons of GHGs per year. o specifically directed to non -highway projects and programs that reduce climate pollution. The policy also emphasizes equity. At least 35 percent of funds must go towards serving overburdened and marginalized communities. o Sets a limit on overall carbon emissions in the state and requires business to obtain allowances equal to their covered greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Buildings SB 5722 • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in buildings Yakima Sustainability Committee Page 3 of 6 WA State Legislation Handout • Expands the state's clean building policy to include over 20,000 square feet and for multifamily buildings larger than 50,000 square feet o Requires adoption of clean building performances standards for commercial buildings • Concerning greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the design of public facilities • Ensure cleaner more energy -efficient state building •• • Allowing functionally consolidated port districts to adopt a unified levy • Reduce methane emissions from landfill Organic Material Management HB 1799) • Prevent methane emissions by diverting organic material and food waste from being sent to landfill • Reduce organic waste disposal 75% by 2030 and widely expand collection o Organic waste defined as manure, yard debris, food waste, wood waste etc. • Increase the volume of edible food recovery 20% by 2025 • By 2024 businesses with at least eight cubic yards of weekly organic waste would be required to have on -site management or collection services in place • Local governments should adopt compost procurement requirements • establishes first -in -the -nation label and color standards for compostable products ••. Bans the use of PFAS (Poly-fluoroalkyl substances) which are used in consumer products as an additive to make stain or water-resistant materials after 2025 o These chemicals may be introduced unintentionally and are linked to multiple negative health effects such as cancer and reproductive problems Reducing Hydrofluorocarbons (HB 1050) • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fluorinated gases Authorizes the Department of Ecology to establish a maximum global warning potential threshold for hydrofluorocarbon used in new stationary air conditioning and stationary refrigeration Environmental Justice Healthy Environment for All (HEAL Act) (SB 5141) Centers environmental Justice in state agency plans, programs and spending o Mandates state agencies (the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Ecology, Health, Natural Resources and Transportation, and the Puget Sound Partnership) to apply EJ requirements. Reduce environmental and health disparities across the state and prioritize vulnerable populations and overburdened communities Yakima Sustainability Committee Page 4 of 6 WA State Legislation Handout Miscellaneous Clean Energy Fund Programs (CEF) Funds the development demonstration and deployment of clean energy technology Building Electrification o Funding for multifamily residential and commercial building owners and tenants to deploy and demonstrate grid -enabled, high -efficiency, all electric- buildings that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the path to zero -energy ■ $10 million in commercial building electrification grants Electrification of Transportation System o Grants local governments, tribal governments, and retail electric utilities charging infrastructure o Commerce seeks projects that aim to; ■ Accelerate the transportation electrification market in the state using market transformation principles ■ Provide enduring benefits to vulnerable communities disproportionately burdened by air pollution, climate change impacts, or lack of transportation systems • Revolving loan fund: grants to nom-profits lenders o Commerce provides grants to non-profit leaders who connect small businesses, non- profits, multi -family building owners, and homeowners with low-cost financing for clean energy projects o Revolving loan funds that help reduce risk and provide inexpensive capital for underserved markets to deploy clean energy projects Grid Modernization program o Provides funding for Washington electric utilities for grid modernization projects that advance clean, renewable energy technologies and transmission and distribution control systems Research, Development and Demonstration. Program (RD&D) o Supports projects that engage in strategic research and development for new and emerging clean energy technologies that will help achieve climate goals Rural Clean Energy innovation o Allocates 4.9 million to advance clean energy through a new grant program with set aside for bioenergy and tribal energy projects and workgroups ■ Specific funding for dairy digesters bioenergy grants, rural clean energy innovation grants and tribal grants o Sub section (a) 14 of 1064 of the Substitute House Bill 1080 requires commerce to develop a strategic plan and recommendations for increasing access to clean energy investments in rural communities utilizing the Rural Clean Energy Working Group Solar Deployment Grant program o Supports the development of projects that deliver environmental and economic benefits to Washington communities. o Under the CETA, recent grant cycles offered funding to support low-income community solar deployment Yakima Sustainability Committee Page 5 of 6 WA State Legislation Handout Waste and Recycling Plastic Reduction (HB 1085J • Limits single -use plastics recycling • Requires water bottle filling stations in new buildings • Eliminates single -use plastics for personal care products in hotels • Reduce pollution from foam filled floats and docks Battery Recycling (SB 5144) Battery manufacturers responsible for the lifecycle of their products by creating incentives for them to make batteries last longer or easier to recycle. o portable batteries, medium batteries, large format batteries over 25 lbs. and 200 wh. o Excluded batteries in medical devices, lead -acid batteries that weigh more than 11.0 pounds and embedded batteries The targets set are a recycling rate of at least 60% for rechargeable batteries and at least 70% for primary batteries Permanent collection site within 15-mile radius for at least 95% of residents at least one permanent collection site for everyone 30,000 residents or an urbanized area and for every cluster of at least 30,000 residents. Compost (HB 1033) Evaluating compostable product usage Department of Ecology to evaluate compostable product used in the state by contracting with an independent third -party facilitator to convene a stakeholder advisory committee o committee must look at the types and amounts of compostable products sold or distributed, consumer confusion caused by non-compostable products, compostable standards for commercial versus home composting and how accepted compostable products are at organic materials management facilities SB 5287 Directing the Washington State University extension energy program to conduct a study on recycling wind turbine blades by December 12023 o Includes information about cost, feasibility and environmental impact of various disposal methods for blades • Incentives for the creation of blade recycling facilities • Mechanisms for establishing recycling requirements or recycled content standards for blades Non-Flushable wipes (HB 1213) • Concerning compliance with labeling requirements for wipes o Update non-flushable wipes labeling re -federal laws Yakima Sustainability Committee Page 6 of 6 WA State Legislation Handout Sustainable Yakima Committee 1. Increase and encourage renewable energy usage. City, County, and businesses set goals to increase their usage of renewable energy sources. Encourage and promote these ideas to residents. a) Retrofit existing buildings to be more energy efficient. b) Invest in new renewable energy projects. c) Encourage use of electric vehicles. d) Encourage use of solar. 2. Promote Energy Efficiency. City, County, and businesses should encourage energy efficiency by promoting and possibly providing incentives. Encourage and promote these ideas, with data, to residents. a) Retrofitting buildings with energy -saving technologies. 5 year goal b) Encourage use of energy -efficient appliances and HVAC systems. 1 year goal c) Encourage/incentivize energy -efficient lighting. 1 year goal, will work with the City of A one-year climate change plan should have a focused approach, with short-term goals that can be achieved within the next twelve (12) months. Areas to explore could include renewable energy, energy efficiencies, Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG), food waste, recycling, carbon offsetting, air quality, and awareness/education. Great 1 year vision Energy Justice Statement and Pacific Power to come up with needed projects and complete incentive assessments. Pacific Power can also go back 6 months on any projects the City has completed 3. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Develop and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gasses, (GHG), emissions from transportation, energy production, and other sources. a) Implement policies to reduce emissions from the city's/county's fleet of vehicles, such as switching to hybrid and or electric vehicles. b) Review current fleet management practices for opportunities to reduce GHG emissions. 4. Reduce Food Waste & Food Insecurity. Develop and implement strategies to reduce food waste and increase access to healthy, affordable food for all city residents. a) Food Insecurity: i. Partner with entities currently assisting those with food insecurity. (ie. Food banks, Northwest Harvest.) 1 year goal ii. Promote local campaigns/food drives. 1 year goal b) Food Waste i. Educational campaign to reduce food waste: a. Harvest b. Packaging/manufacturing c. Restaurants d. Schools/Institutions e. Residents 5. Carbon Offsetting Plant Trees: Plant trees throughout the city to help reduce air pollution and absorb carbon dioxide. a) Review current Parks & Recreation plan. 1 year goal b) Review any current unused and vacant properties owned by the city. 1 year goal 6. Recycling (waste diversion) a) Conduct a waste audit. i. Identify current waste management practices. ii. Identify the types and quantities of waste generated by the community, and the current recycling rates for each. iii. Map current infrastructure and identify additional needs. iv. Identify and engage entities in the recycling and waste industries to align with. b) Set recycling goals to increase recycling and reduce waste going to landfills. c) Educate the community. 7. Air Quality. Poor air quality can have detrimental effects on both human health and our environment. a) Increase use of renewable energy sources. Reduce use of fossil fuels. b) Promote public transportation. i. Assess current structure and whether it supports the needs of the community as a whole, but also underserved and/or marginalized neighborhoods. c) Encourage the use of electric vehicles. d) Increase public awareness. 8. Increase sustainability awareness. Educate the public ODthe importance Ufclimate change and engage the community iDclimate change initiatives. Educate the public on the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. 9. Environmental Justice / Energy 10. Funding Opportunities Start with a feasibility study Look into funding that includes disadvantaged communities and start projects first}Rthese areas VfYakima ifpossible. Summary, a one-year climate change plan should focus on increasing renewable energy usage, promoting energy efficiency, reducing food waste, recycling, increasing public transportation usage, planting trees, promoting carbon offsetting, and increasing awareness. We need to explore, review, and recommend a one-year plan that is actionable with short-term goals that can be achieved within twelve (12) months. Additional areas and opportunities that would fall outside the twelve-month period should b8addressed in8five-year plan. The purpose of this template is to provide a starting point to discuss and define areas of opportunity for 8one-year climate change p|@O.CO0D1UDiLyEducation also iDSpanish �t Vva'6h "( n tatt (. i1f'.[� t eni of *4 0111Y)VI VC, Attachment A: Scope of Work Project Summary: The City of Yakima (CoY) proposes to conduct a feasibility study and begin development of new anaerobic digestion capacity for processing food waste including technology and process evaluation as well as community outreach and training. The project will include research and development of a local feedstock collection network to increase food waste diversion and provide leadership that can be replicated by other communities and local governments, providing cost effective solutions for a racially and economically diverse community. The project will develop new AD capacity for processing food waste; demonstrate solutions and approaches for increasing food waste AD utilization that can be replicated by other communities, governments, or other entities; and support a local government seeking to use AD to increase its food waste diversion rates. The project will conduct and promote coordination of research, investigations, potential experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, public education programs, and study relating to utilizing solid waste for clean energy. In developing innovative low -carbon organic waste management, CoY will advance anaerobic digestion for treatment of apple maggot quarantined materials and heavy duty electrified waste hauling and/or RNG production together with food waste collection networks from feasibility research and pilot testing through prototype validation, verification of components of the overall system, and development and demonstration in the local community to prepare for installation of a full-scale integrated system in the City of Yakima operational environment. As CoY's current AD system is mesophilic (up to 100 F), this project will investigate apple maggot larvae survival rates at various temperatures. Biosolids are currently land applied for non -human contact crops outside quarantine area, so CoY will need to make sure these remain safe to apply when the feedstock increases. A novel aspect of this project is addressing the need to involve higher heat at some stage of the process. CoY's 2013 biosolids dryer feasibility study did not pencil out. Fat, oils, and grease (FOG) were examined for more biogas to power a biosolids heater to reach class A standards (pasteurize) and to create a sellable product. Tailored state-of-the-art solutions may be more cost effective for food waste, with improved technology and increasing landfill costs. At the time of CoY's FOG study, biodiesel was high demand and it was hard to compete with large suppliers such as fast-food chains; other products such as biogas-generated electricity for EVs and RNG may have more value now. CoY is considering unique challenges and outputs related to the apple maggot quarantine while reaching class A biosolids. Adding food scraps and combining biosolids with compost to meet time and temperature requirements could be a viable, novel approach. Tasks, Milestones, and Deliverables Estimated Start/End Date: Milestone A.O: Contract Process September 2022 t February 2023 Task A.0 Complete pre -contracting packet and execute contract September 2022 t February 2023 Deliverables: . Signed contract executed. Page 24 of 29 �t Vva'6h "( n tatt i1f'.Pt eni of Milestone A: Value Assessment July 2023 to December 2023 Task A.1 Stakeholder engagement July 2023 to December 2023 Deliverables: Surveys and/or reports from stakeholder engagement events and communication. Task A.2 Consulting with technical experts (including regional academic July 2023 to institutions) September 2023 Deliverables: Meeting minutes and reports. Task A.3 Site Visits October 2023 to December 2023 Deliverables: Site visit agenda, photos and list of attendees. Budget $160,000.00 Match $32,000.00 Total: $192,000.00 Milestone B: Feasibility Study October 2023 toJune 2024 Task BA Technological analysis & pilot study October 2023 to June 2024 • Report on the various Anaerobic Digester technology and its feasibility in the City of Deliverables: Yakima as well as Yakima County. • An overview of required infrastructure for the implementation of a successful Anaerot Digester that serves Yakima County. Task B.2 Inventory of inputs & products October 2023 to June 2024 • Report on inputs and products necessary to implement a successful Anaerobic Deliverables: Digester that serves Yakima County. • Data from pilot facility research on inputs and products. Task B.3 Economic analysis October 2023 to June 2024 • Analysis of life cycle cost, operational budget, and assessment of potential funding Deliverables: sources. • Assessment of expected revenue. Task B.4 Anaerobic Digester Design October 2023 to June 2024 • Reports on potential sites. Deliverables: Site design renderings. • Permitting requirements. Budget $240,000.00 Match $48,000.00 Total: $288,000.00 Page 25 of 29 �t Vva,6h "( n tatt i1EAP t eniof Milestone C: Build Out of Pilot Anaerobic Digester April 2024 to December 2024 Task CA Build -out of Pilot Facility to Assist in Feasibility Study and Public April 2024 to Outreach December 2024 • Permitting & site design/engineering. Deliverables: Construction report. • Final inspection. Budget $600,000.00 Match $120,000.00 Total: $720,000.00 Total Proiect Budget: $1,000,000.00 Total Proiect Match: $200,000.00 Total Proiect Cost: $1,200,000.00 Page 26 of 29 Attachment B: Budget Page 27 of 29 �t Vva'6h "( n tatt (. i1f'.[� t eni of *4 0111Y)VI VC, Attachment A: Scope of Work Project Summary: The City of Yakima (CoY) proposes to conduct a feasibility study and begin development of new anaerobic digestion capacity for processing food waste including technology and process evaluation as well as community outreach and training. The project will include research and development of a local feedstock collection network to increase food waste diversion and provide leadership that can be replicated by other communities and local governments, providing cost effective solutions for a racially and economically diverse community. The project will develop new AD capacity for processing food waste; demonstrate solutions and approaches for increasing food waste AD utilization that can be replicated by other communities, governments, or other entities; and support a local government seeking to use AD to increase its food waste diversion rates. The project will conduct and promote coordination of research, investigations, potential experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, public education programs, and study relating to utilizing solid waste for clean energy. In developing innovative low -carbon organic waste management, CoY will advance anaerobic digestion for treatment of apple maggot quarantined materials and heavy duty electrified waste hauling and/or RNG production together with food waste collection networks from feasibility research and pilot testing through prototype validation, verification of components of the overall system, and development and demonstration in the local community to prepare for installation of a full-scale integrated system in the City of Yakima operational environment. As CoY's current AD system is mesophilic (up to 100 F), this project will investigate apple maggot larvae survival rates at various temperatures. Biosolids are currently land applied for non -human contact crops outside quarantine area, so CoY will need to make sure these remain safe to apply when the feedstock increases. A novel aspect of this project is addressing the need to involve higher heat at some stage of the process. CoY's 2013 biosolids dryer feasibility study did not pencil out. Fat, oils, and grease (FOG) were examined for more biogas to power a biosolids heater to reach class A standards (pasteurize) and to create a sellable product. Tailored state-of-the-art solutions may be more cost effective for food waste, with improved technology and increasing landfill costs. At the time of CoY's FOG study, biodiesel was high demand and it was hard to compete with large suppliers such as fast-food chains; other products such as biogas-generated electricity for EVs and RNG may have more value now. CoY is considering unique challenges and outputs related to the apple maggot quarantine while reaching class A biosolids. Adding food scraps and combining biosolids with compost to meet time and temperature requirements could be a viable, novel approach. Tasks, Milestones, and Deliverables Estimated Start/End Date: Milestone A.O: Contract Process September 2022 t February 2023 Task A.0 Complete pre -contracting packet and execute contract September 2022 t February 2023 Deliverables: . Signed contract executed. Page 24 of 29 �t Vva'6h "( n tatt i1f'.Pt eni of Milestone A: Value Assessment July 2023 to December 2023 Task A.1 Stakeholder engagement July 2023 to December 2023 Deliverables: Surveys and/or reports from stakeholder engagement events and communication. Task A.2 Consulting with technical experts (including regional academic July 2023 to institutions) September 2023 Deliverables: Meeting minutes and reports. Task A.3 Site Visits October 2023 to December 2023 Deliverables: Site visit agenda, photos and list of attendees. Budget $160,000.00 Match $32,000.00 Total: $192,000.00 Milestone B: Feasibility Study October 2023 toJune 2024 Task BA Technological analysis & pilot study October 2023 to June 2024 • Report on the various Anaerobic Digester technology and its feasibility in the City of Deliverables: Yakima as well as Yakima County. • An overview of required infrastructure for the implementation of a successful Anaerot Digester that serves Yakima County. Task B.2 Inventory of inputs & products October 2023 to June 2024 • Report on inputs and products necessary to implement a successful Anaerobic Deliverables: Digester that serves Yakima County. • Data from pilot facility research on inputs and products. Task B.3 Economic analysis October 2023 to June 2024 • Analysis of life cycle cost, operational budget, and assessment of potential funding Deliverables: sources. • Assessment of expected revenue. Task B.4 Anaerobic Digester Design October 2023 to June 2024 • Reports on potential sites. Deliverables: Site design renderings. • Permitting requirements. Budget $240,000.00 Match $48,000.00 Total: $288,000.00 Page 25 of 29 �t Vva,6h "( n tatt i1EAP t eniof Milestone C: Build Out of Pilot Anaerobic Digester April 2024 to December 2024 Task CA Build -out of Pilot Facility to Assist in Feasibility Study and Public April 2024 to Outreach December 2024 • Permitting & site design/engineering. Deliverables: Construction report. • Final inspection. Budget $600,000.00 Match $120,000.00 Total: $720,000.00 Total Proiect Budget: $1,000,000.00 Total Proiect Match: $200,000.00 Total Proiect Cost: $1,200,000.00 Page 26 of 29 Attachment B: Budget Page 27 of 29