1994 AGN JUN 21 I27 - Laserfiche WebLink

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� COf�CLUSIONS Based on th�� analyses presented in the previous sections of this report, the following conclusions are presented. '1 . Based on a comparison of the estimated costs of operation, it appears that � f the Cit 's wastewater facilities by City staff is more cost- operation o y effective than coritinued operation by OMI. � � � ��J � � �. Additional equipment, laboratory, and maintenance supplies will be necessary for the City to assure operation of the wastewater facilities. The one-time cost of these supplies is estimated to be $28,500. 3. The project net annual cost for the first year of operation by the City is estimated to be $1,666,000 which includes a one-time cost of $28,500 for supplies/equipment currently provided by OMI. The projected costs for operation by OMI during the same year is $2,324,100. Therefore the City would save $658,100 during the first year alone. 4. An evaluation of wastewater operations indicates the facilities could be effectively operated with nine (9) full time equivalent (FTE) positions. These positions include the Water Quality Control Inspector which is currently included in the Water Utilities Divisions. 5. Th� current cost of compliance monitoring at the City's wastewater treatment plant is estimated to cost nearly $100,000 per year. Efforts to reduce this cost appear warranted. 6. When the RIX facilities are operational, the compliance monitoring costs could be reduced by eliminating redundant monitoring. Approval by the Regional Water Quality Control Board will be necessary. RECOMMENDATIONS 'Based on the conclusions presEnted above, the following recommendations are presented: 2. 3. The City of Colton should assume operation of its wastewater facilities when the contract with OMl expires on October 4, 1994. The City should offer positions to the non-management staff of OMI who are currently operating the wastewater facilities. The City should initiate recammended implementation activities immediately to accomplish a smooth wastewater treatment operation transition. 13 94461 1.00