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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) 24-040 in the Solid Waste Fund to transfer $180,000 from reserves to replace a Zero Turn Mower ($15,000); to refurbish a Walking Floor Trailer ($65,000), and to cover increased Leachate Disposal costs ($100,000). Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director) Requesting Department - Environmental Services
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Division:
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Management and Budget
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Authorized By:
Timothy Jecks, Management and Budget Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Wendy Aviles/407-665-7182
Background:
ZERO TURN MOWER REPLACEMENT OF BCC# 51537 ($15,000)
BU# 02409020
Previously, staff chose to forgo the replacement of the zero turn mower for the Central Transfer Station and instead purchased a trailer to transport a mower back and forth between locations. This method has proven to be ineffective due to excessive staff time and recent mechanical repair issues with the other mowers. This BAR will allow for the replacement of the old mower.
REFURBISH WALKING FLOOR TRAILER - BCC# 51439 ($65,000)
BU# 02409021
The option of refurbishment of trailers became available after the previous budget was set. A comprehensive overhaul of the trailer will bring it to like-new condition at approximately 45% of the cost of a new trailer. This would be a trial to see if the refurbished trailer will hold up over time and be a responsible use of funds. If successful, staff will look at integrating a refurbishment process into all trailer life cycles.
INCREASED LEACHATE DISPOSAL COSTS
OPERATING BU# 087907
Recent efforts to improve leachate removal and address compliance issues related to excessive water in the landfill have resulted in a doubling of leachate removal services. This has helped to address compliance issues but has led to increased leachate disposal costs. This BAR will address these increased costs and ensure funds are available for the remainder of the fiscal year.
During the FY24 budget period, multiple equipment purchases were less than budgeted. These savings were returned to the Solid Waste reserves and totaled more than the requested costs associated with the refurbishment of the walking floor trailer and the zero turn mower. The investment in the refurbishment of the walking floor trailer could result in additional year-over-year savings if the refurbishment is satisfactory. The zero-turn mower will save staff time and improve facility function and appearance.
Solid Waste Fund Reserves are currently budgeted at $9.98 million.
The Fleet items have been reviewed and approved by the Fleet Program Coordinator.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) 24-040 in the Solid Waste Fund to transfer $180,000 from reserves to replace a Zero Turn Mower ($15,000); to refurbish a Walking Floor Trailer ($65,000), and to cover increased Leachate Disposal costs ($100,000).