REP FC 019 2017/05/16 (2016-2018)

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FC-19 Page 2 May 16, 2017 Council Members expressed concerns over the number of loads that would be hauled over Saddle Road to Kona, once the South Hilo Landfill is full. They also expressed concerns over the dangerous conditions of the travel route and expressed that this was not a popular solution on the west side. Mr. Goodale estimated 8 loads per day depending on the composting programs. As far as the travel, Solid Waste looks at post accident conditions, how drivers are trained, how heavy the loads are, and equipment. Basic safety is always a concern. Council Member Valerie Poindexter posed the question of how Mr. Tomei came up with the $20,000,000 figure. Deanna Sako, Deputy Finance Director, responded that they went with the best estimates from the department knowing that Solid Waste is in the beginning stages. They want to ensure that the $20,000,000 does not go to another County and a requirement to apply for the loan is having an ordinance in place. This is only one piece of the puzzle. They still need to get the design, appropriations and other items done. They would like to get on the list and have the money held for the County in order to receive the low interest. Mr. Goodale stated that in order to move forward with the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Program, they need concurrence from the Council and stated he believes it is one of the most economical ways for the County to get the project done. Council Member Susan Lee Loy stated it would help the Council to have historical data, specifically the cost for the closing of the Kona landfill, they can tack on years and growth and possibly get a better grip on a number that they can compare this project to. Mr. Goodale will provide the data to council, as far as costs for the Kona landfill, prior to the next meeting. Ms. Lee Loy asked about the monitoring devices and if it was a separate cost item. Mr. Goodale explained that the monitoring is part of the construction of the cap and would fall under operations and maintenance of their annual budget. Currently, they do ground water monitoring continually and also have landfill gas monitoring probes that are monitored for landfill gas migration. Upon monitoring, they may also need to install landfill gas vents. There are runoff channels and controls for storm runoff that needs to be monitored and maintained, and things that would have to be monitored, maintained, and evaluated regularly. Council Members expressed approval of moving it forward to Council but would like to see the historical data from the Kona landfill prior to proceeding. Pursuant to the County Procedures Manual for Participation in the Hawai`i State Revolving Fund Loan Program, prepared by the Wastewater Branch of the Hawai`i Department of Health in April 1994, part of the loan application process requires a "resolution or ordinance passed by the County Council which authorizes the SRF loan application and identifies the dedicated source(s) of revenue(i.e., general obligation bonds) which will fund the project and repayment of the loan with interest." The Council's authorization of the issuance of general obligation bonds will serve as a pledge of its general obligation authority as security for repayment of the loan and interest.