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1. Former Spellman Engineering SiteOrlando, Florida

2. Trichloroethylene
3. Contaminant of Concern Trichloroethylene (TCE) Chlorinated hydrocarbon Degreaser and industrial solvent Potent central nervous system depressant Associated with several types of cancer Designated a hazardous waste and hazardous waster constituent (40 C.F.R. § 261.31 & App. VIII to Part 261 (2008)) Designated as hazardous substance (42 U.S.C.A. § 9601(14)(2005) (“CERCLA”)) (42 U.S.C.A. § 9602(a)(2005); 40 C.F.R. § 302.4 (2008))
4. Superfund Stigma Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 Love Canal Valley of the Drums Times Beach National Priorities List
5. Project Goals Cleanup the contamination Avoid Superfund Listing Eliminate stigma Prevent long term health impacts Appropriate redevelopment City and OUC recover expenses Fair market value be obtained
6. Proposal Cleanup the contamination Avoid Superfund Listing Eliminate stigma Prevent long term health impacts Appropriate redevelopment City and OUC recover expenses Fair market value be obtained Voluntary Cleanup by the City Hire approved contractor Apply for state tax credits Sell portion of the City/OUC property to the Lake Highland Preparatory School
7. Proposal City and EPA – Agreement and Order on Consent for Remedial Action by Contiguous Property Owner City volunteers to conduct remedy EPA maintains oversight EPA covenants not to sue Avoids Superfund Listing
8. Proposal City and ARCADIS – Guaranteed Remediation Program Agreement ARCADIS performs work mandated by EPA Guarantee 90% reduction in TCE Report to EPA Cost - $12,925,000
9. Proposal City and EPA – Agreement and Order on Consent for Remedial Action by Contiguous Property Owner City volunteers to conduct remedy EPA maintains oversight EPA covenants not to sue Avoids Superfund Listing City and FDEP – Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement Orlando Economic Enhancement District Qualified City for Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits (VCTCs) VCTCs offset cost of remediation
10. Proposal City and LHPS – Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement Approx. 16 acres Includes 6 acre option parcel Proceeds to offset cost of remediation Deed restriction – school use Consistency with adopted plan
11. Reference Map
12. Project Benefits Expedited cleanup Avoid Superfund Listing Eliminate stigma of hazardous release Prevent impacts to water supply Guaranteed remedy arrangement Remove neighborhood eyesore Accommodate LHPS recreational needs Accommodate LHPS parking needs Lower intensity redevelopment State tax credit assistance Leverage City/OUC asset to help resolve neighborhood problem
13. Questions U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 4 Florida Department of Environmental Protection ARCADIS U.S., Inc.