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City of Indianapolis Long Term Control Plan Amendments 1 & 2 CEG Updates. Stephen R. Nielsen, P.E. Deputy Director / Chief Engineer Department of Public Works October 13, 2010. Combined Sewer Overflow Consent Decree Amendments 1 & 2.
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City of IndianapolisLong Term Control PlanAmendments 1 & 2CEGUpdates Stephen R. Nielsen, P.E. Deputy Director / Chief Engineer Department of Public Works October 13, 2010
Consent Decree (CD) defining city’s obligations executed September 2006 CD requires: 97 percent capture in Fall Creek with up to 2 CSOs in a typical year 95 percent capture in all other waterways with up to 4 CSOs in a typical year Completion of $1.7 billion (2004 dollars) in Consent Decree Projects(includes 31 control measures) Overall Long Term Control Plan Expenditures $3.5B (2004 $$) CSO Consent Decree
Deep Rock Tunnel Connector (Amendment 1) • Constructed in deep rock rather than soft ground • Up to 1 B gallons of sewage captured four years earlier • Eliminates 1 of 2 planned pumping • stations, resulting in energy savings • Approval laid groundwork for • the Enhancement Plan
Foundation Application of more detailed system modeling Holistic analysis of system storage and treatment Goals Remove more sewage sooner Meet CD performance criteria and schedule Complete additional environmental projects Incorporate most cost effective environmental solutions Reduce carbon footprint The Enhancement Plan(Amendment 2)
More reliable tunnel solutions No reduction in performance criteria of CD More sewage out sooner More sustainable solutions Schedule modifications granted by EPA and DOJ Changes in milestone dates promotes more logical project scheduling / cost effective construction sequencing Final consent decree compliance date of 2025 will not change Savings will allow for more affordable program, and thereby more affordable rates Amendment No. 2: 250 MG of Tunnel Storage, increased capacity of 250 MGD Southport AWT and 300 MGD Belmont AWT Enhancement Plan Elements
Deep Rock Tunnel Inspection Fall Creek / White River Tunnel Inspection Pogues Run Tunnel Design / Inspection Pleasant Run Tunnel Design / Inspection Eagle Creek Interceptor Design / Inspection Castleton Interceptor Relief Inspection East Marion County Improvements Inspection Southport Treatment Plant Designs and/or Inspections Headworks Expansion (Pumping, Screening & Grit) Secondary Expansion Primary Clarifiers Wet Weather Disinfection Inspection Consent Decree Key Projects Still to be Delivered
Update of LTCP every 5 years Use Attainability Analysis –in process/discussions with regulatory agencies Financial Capability Assessment – with updates every 5 years – in process/discussions with regulatory agencies Continuous CD Reporting Consent Decree Elements Still to be Delivered
AWT Plant Rehabilitation/Recapitalization Solids Handling Rehabilitation or Replacement Collection System Rehabilitation & Expansion Septic Tank Elimination Program Storm Water Capital Program Future Regulations (Endocrine Disruptors) Water Reuse Non Consent Decree Programs Still to be Delivered
Citizens Organizational Structure Utility Operations Non-Utility Citizens Resources Citizens Gas Citizens Thermal Citizens Waterworks Oil* Gas distribution Steam Water ProLiance* Chilled Water Gas Storage Wastewater BHMM* Engineering & Construction Corporate Support Services *Citizens Oil – Has been producing oil in Greene County, Indiana since 1969. *Proliance Energy – An Indianapolis-based, full-service natural gas marketing company. 61% owned by Vectren Energy and 39% owned by Citizens Energy Group. *BHMM Energy Services – 55% minority-owned business providing energy and facilities management services to commercial, industrial and institutional clients including Midfield Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport.
Integration Goals / Examples • Ensuring talent • Retain and hire highly-qualified people • DOW & DPW employees key to smooth transition • Achieve savings while preserving jobs and using attrition to adjust staffing when necessary • Supply chain benefits • Project planning & execution – CSO, STEP, other capital investments • Fleet services • Customer Call Center • Legal • Outside consulting services