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The meeting will be streamed live and available on-demand through YouTube (www.youtube.com/accgov), the YouTube app, and www.accgov.com/videos, as well as on- demand through the ACCGov Roku channel. WORK SESSION AGENDA UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – 12:00 PM Planning Department Auditorium I. Call to Order (12:00 p.m.) Mayor Kelly Girtz II. Items for Future Consideration – Questions Only A. Atlanta Hwy / W. Broad St. .................................................................. Rani Katreeb GDOT Safety Improvements Transportation & Public Works Assistant Director B. TSPLOST 2026 Pre-Designation Options. .........................................Josh Hawkins Capital Projects Director III. Items for Future Consideration C. North Ave RAISE Project Concept ..................................................... Rani Katreeb Transportation & Public Works Assistant Director D. Franchising of Residential Collection.................................................. Suki Janssen Solid Waste Director E. Sewer Capacity ......................................................................................Hollis Terry Public Utilities Director IV. Adjourn NOTE: All reports are draft. No final action is taken at this work session. The Work Session is open to the public; however, public comments are not received.  WEST BROAD STREET GDOT SR 10 Proposed Concept From Epps Bridge Road to Hodgson Drive Athens-Clarke County Transportation & Public Works Department Work Session Presentation to Mayor & Commission October 8, 2024 Presented by Rani Katreeb – TPW Assistant Director Purpose  Present GDOT’s Road Safety Audit on West Broad Street; from Epps Bridge Road to Hodgson Drive  Present Proposed Concept Sketch by GDOT’s Consultant  Discuss Partnering Opportunity with GDOT to Fund the Construction of 10’ Multi-use Path  Discuss Funding Strategy; TSPLOST 2023, Project 4, Atlanta Highway / W. Broad Street Improvements M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 Outline  History  Proposed Project Details / Segments  Budget  Next Steps  Q&A M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024  History 1. On September 29, 2021, representatives from the State Safety Program (SSP) team of The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), determined that a Road Safety Audit (RSA) is appropriate for SR 10/US 78/Broad St between Sycamore Dr. and Holman Ave in Athens, GA. 2. On October 14, 2021, representatives from GDOT, ACCGov staff, AIMC, and Atlanta Regional Commission met and walked the entire corridor where each attendee was able to enter observations with pictures and comments. It was requested that the safety audit extend to the beginning of the future roundabout project (at Hodgson Drive) and to Epps Bridge Road. 3. On July 28, 2022, GDOT’s SSP team shared the final Roadway Safety Audit Report with TPW staff along with high level sketch showing various roadway and intersection improvements proposed. 4. On February 6, 2024, staff from GDOT SSP met with TPW staff to discuss the latest sketch for the safety improvement project on West Broad St/Atlanta Hwy, where TPW staff requested the inclusion of a Multiuse Path as part of the design and construction of the project. 5. On June 14, 2024, GDOT SSO staff advised that if ACCGov can commit to funding the construction of the Multiuse Path (AKA Shared Path), estimated at $3 million, GDOT will complete all Road Safety Audit recommendations including installing median, pedestrian hybrid beacons, and turn lane improvements along the corridor. GDOT SSP staff stated that the inclusion of a streetlighting option will require a commitment of an additional $1 million for pedestrian level lighting from ACCGov or an additional $550,000 for roadway level lighting from ACCGov, 6. On August 14, 2024, TPW staff received a concept sketch from GA-Power with street illumination based on industry standards including the addition of 61 street light fixtures. M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad St - Existing Sidewalk Network W Broad @ Hancock Proposed Roundabout Project Racetrac @ Epps Bridge Rd Proposed W. Broad Safety Improvements Project M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Vicinity Map & other Projects W Broad @ Hancock Proposed Roundabout Project Racetrac @ Epps Bridge Rd Proposed W. Broad Safety Improvements Project M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE W. Broad St – Existing Street Lighting W Broad @ Hancock Proposed Roundabout Project Racetrac @ Proposed W. Broad Epps Bridge Rd Safety Improvements Project M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad St –Pedestrian Level Lighting vs. Roadway Streetlighting Street Light Fixtures – Recommended  30+ feet tall with Mast Arm  Owned and Maintained by GA-Power  Cost $8,500 each  Set every 200-250 feet both sides  $315,000/mile ($550,000)  Mimics what is east of Alps Rd • ACCGov TPW staff requests that roadway level streetlighting be considered to provide increased corridor safety. • Roadway level streetlighting will mimic Pedestrian Light Fixtures lighting conditions on W. Broad Street (east of  18 feet tall Alps Road).  Owned by ACC & Maintained by Central Services • ACCGov would also be responsible for paying  Cost $6,500 each  Set every 60 feet on one side the ongoing electricity costs for these lights,  $570,000/mile ($1 million) estimated at $15-20k annually M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad St Existing Conditions – Street View 1 3 4 2 M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Street – Road Safety Audit Report July 2022  GDOT identified the State Route (SR) 10/W Broad Street corridor from Epps Bridge Road to Hodgson Drive as a corridor to be examined for a Road Safety Audit (RSA).  The Federal Highway Administration defines an RSA as a formal safety performance evaluation of an existing or future road or intersection by an independent audit team.  The report listed top 3 recommendations that resulted from the RSA with Analysis Matrix to identify the definition of terms used in the top recommendations list. M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Street – GDOT’s Crash Data Map W Broad @ Hancock Proposed Roundabout Project Racetrac @ Epps Bridge Rd Proposed W. Broad Safety Improvements Project M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Street – Road Safety Audit Report July 2022 This intersection has the highest crash history along the West Broad / Atlanta Hwy within the RSA. M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Street – Conceptual Sketch - 2024 M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Street – Conceptual Sketch - 2024 M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Street – Conceptual Sketch - 2024 M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Street – Conceptual Sketch - 2024 M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Street – Conceptual Sketch - 2024 M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 TSPLOST 2023, Project 4: Atlanta Highway / W. Broad Street Improvements: Project Statement “This project will provide for capital improvements to the Atlanta Highway / W. Broad Street Corridor. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: additional sidewalks, multiuse trails, bike lanes, landscaped/concrete medians, intersection improvements, lighting and/or other safety improvements along the corridor and connecting streets. This project is a continuation of the TSPLOST 2018 Project 15 Atlanta Highway Corridor Improvements Project and an expansion to include W. Broad Street. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects.” Proposed W. Broad Safety Improvements Project M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 W. Broad Street – GDOT Partnership GDOT ACCGov (TSPLOST 2023 Project #4)  Concept Report and Environmental Resources  Fund the construction of a 10’ multiuse path in the Assessment and Approval amount of $3,000,000  Preliminary Engineering and Design including  Fund ROW cost associated with the 10’ Multiuse Path Multiuse Path  Fund utility relocation cost associated with 10’  Utility Coordination multiuse path.  ROW Coordination Note:  Fund and manage the Roadway Diet Construction Design, engineering, permitting, signal upgrades, and including median islands, signals, resurfacing, project management are cost savings for ACCGov sidewalk tie-end and ramps, etc.) In addition, TPW staff are recommending to set aside $550,000 (also from TSPLOST 2023, Project #4) for future roadway streetlight fixture installation to mimic the existing streetlights east of Alps Road intersection. M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 Next Steps and if M&C is in support Agenda to M&C for consideration vote on November 5, 2024: a) Approve the Concept Sketch presented by GDOT, b) Set aside $3,000,000 from TSPLOST 2023 Project 4 to support the future 10’ Multiuse Path from Hodgson Drive to Epps Bridge Rd; and c) Set aside $550,000 from TSPLOST 2023 Project 4 for roadway level streetlighting Remaining Atlanta Hwy funds in the amount of $5,350,000 to be earmarked by assigned user group. Project Schedule – Under GDOT Control  Project Framework Agreement with GDOT-------Fall 2024  Project Concept Report -----------------------------Spring 2025  ROW Phase --------------------------------------------Spring 2026  Construction ------------------------------------------Fall 2026 M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024  Questions / Comments M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 21  IM&C Direction: July 16th 2024: “Direct staff to bring a proposal to the Mayor & Commission at a Work Session in time for a vote to consider by November 2024 a pre-designation of a certain percentage and/or dollar figure of the total TSPLOST 2026 program budget for capital projects the Mayor & Commission and staff have already identified as necessary major projects requiring funding from TSPLOST. Elements of the proposal shall include but are not limited to Pavement Maintenance, Public Transit funding, Stormwater Infrastructure, and the Residential Traffic Management Program.” The following concept offered by staff provides several paths for the Mayor & Commission to set aside funding for eligible county-wide transportation related activities to sustain specific operations from CY 2027-2031. The suggested uses below are intended to repair and support critical infrastructure and maintain core services that already exist - that we must sustain. These options are programmatic, meaning they are not new improvements or expansions. However, new facilities or improvements which are obligated but unfunded may also be included.  Transit services  Road pavement program  Bridge repair and maintenance  Live stream pipe replacement  Bus and vehicle replacement  Mall transfer station  Residential Traffic Management Program (RTMP) Staff offers three (3) options varying by funding level. The options were developed to assist the M&C answer the following questions: 1. What will it cost the organization to implement transportation activities from CY 2027-2031? 2. What is the best way to balance the immediate ongoing needs with new activites? 3. What can each level of funding buy us? The current revenue projection for TSPLOST 2026 is just under $200M. An initial review of past referendums and current transportation-related sustainment activities suggests that the 3 options will be: Option 1: $147M (73% of the total program) Option 2: $115M (57% of the total program) Option 3: $87M (43% of the total program) Note: Additional transportation related activities that are NOT included in the M&C options and will be submitted to the TSPLOST Advisory Committee to compete with other applications.  Signal replacement  Sign replacement  Striping & guardrail  Live stream pipe replacement (required if M&C do not choose option 1)  Road pavement program (required if M&C do not choose option 1) Option 1 is intended to sustain current operations and services in all of the target service areas. Option 1 is estimated at $147M (73% of the total TSPLOST 2026 program). Option 1 is the baseline for the other 2 Options. Since first options answers the question what it will take to sustain our current outcomes in these areas, Options 2 & 3 will be described in terms of a reduction from this baseline. Road pavement program, $65.8M This level of funding sustains the current average county-wide pavement condition index (PCI) of 68 and would eliminate the backlog of roadways with “failing” scores. A failing score is below 40. This option assumes that General Fund contributions continue at $2.4M/yr and LMIG funding for the road pavement program continues at $1.5M/yr. This funding level is enough to resurface 91 lane miles/yr and provide an additional 75 lane miles/yr of preventative maintenance on roadways. Live stream pipe replacement, $8.2M This level of funding would replace all twelve (12) pipes with “failed” scores. This option assumes that Stormwater Utility Enterprise Fund contributions continue at $1M/yr to provide sustainable maintenance funding for stormwater infrastructure. Attachment LSPR shows details of these 12 pipes. Bridge repair and maintenance, $4M This level of funding would support continuation of current maintenance efforts on ACCGOV’s 41 bridges. A 2023 GDOT biennial bridge report results in an estimated $1M of maintenance and repairs to superstructure bridges (attached) over the next 2 years. Additionally, we expect a similar report in November that reports the condition of culvert bridges. We estimate an additional $1M in culvert bridge costs over the next 2 years. Note: Bridge replacement is not included here. Residential Traffic Management Program, $1.25M This level of funding would support continuation of past investments at $250k/yr and serve 2-4 projects with enhancements. Attached is the Legacy NTMP list, with an estimated $650k total for the remaining legacy projects based on historical averages. Also attached RTMP list, which is estimated to cost about $80k per installation. The requested funding may support the top 4 to 7 projects on the RTMP. Transit Services, $45M This level of funding sustains existing Transit services only, serving 18 routes and 3.8M passenger miles annually. This level of funding does not support route enhancements or service expansions. The primary unknown factor is FTA funding. Any portion of the budget that is not covered by FTA or TSPLOST would fall to the General Fund. This estimate assumes minimal FTA funding and no General Fund contributions. Bus Lifecycle Replacement, $15.75M This level of funding would support replacement of 2 buses per year without external funding. Bus replacement has been on hold since 2021. We have a fleet of 32 with the oldest being 15 years. By 2027, 9 buses will have passed their FTA intended life. Mall Transfer Station, $7M As required by the Mall CBA (public benefit) and as currently designed, this facility is estimated to cost $7M. Construction of this facility is currently unfunded. General Fund impact: $2.4M/yr The impact of Option 1 on the General Fund would be a continuation of the FY25 contribution of $2.4M/yr to the road pavement program. Option 2 reduces the funding and service levels from Option 1 as seen below. The second option is estimated at $115M (57% of the total TSPLOST 2026 program). Funding for the road pavement program is reduced from $65.8M to $50M. This funding reduction is equivalent to 88 fewer lane miles resurfaced than option 1. TPW would increase its annual General Capital Paving request from $2.4M/yr to $5.6M/yr to make up for this difference Funding for the live stream pipe replacement program is reduced from $8.2M to $5M, addressing 7 of the 12 failing culverts that have been identified. Funding for the bridge repair and maintenance program is reduced from $4M to $2M. TPW would increase its annual General Capital request to make up for the difference. Funding for the residential traffic management program is reduced from $1.25M to $1M. Annual investments would decrease from $250k/yr to $200k/yr. Funding for transit services is reduced from $45M to $40M. At this funding level, existing services could continue contingent upon a $1M/yr General Fund contribution. Funding for bus replacement is reduced from $15.75M to $10M. This level of funding would support replacement of 2 buses per year but would rely on substantial external funding. Mall Transfer Station, as required by the Mall CBA (public benefit) and as currently designed, this facility is estimated to cost $7M. Construction of this facility is currently unfunded. General Fund impact: $7M/yr In addition to the annual $2.4M General Fund contribution in Option 1, the impact of Option 2 on the General Fund is another $4.6M annual increase. Option 3 reduces the funding and service levels in Option 1 as seen below. The third option is estimated at $87M (43% of the total TSPLOST 2026 program). Funding for the road pavement program is reduced from $65.8M to $35M. This funding reduction is equivalent to 174 fewer lane miles resurfaced than Option 1. TPW would increase its annual General Capital Paving request from $2.4M/yr to $8.6M/yr to make up for this difference Funding for the live stream pipe replacement program is reduced from $8.2M to $3M, addressing 5 of the 12 failing culverts that have been identified. Funding for the bridge repair and maintenance program is reduced from $4M to $2M. TPW would increase its annual General Capital request to make up for the difference. Funding for the residential traffic management program is reduced from $1.25M to $1M. Annual investments would decrease from $250k/yr to $200k/yr. Funding for transit services are reduced from $45M to $34M. At this funding level, existing services could continue contingent upon a $2.2M/yr General Fund contribution. Funding for bus replacement is reduced from $15.75M to $5M. This level of funding would support replacement of 1 bus per year and would rely on substantial external funding. Mall Transfer Station, as required by the Mall CBA (public benefit) and as currently designed, this facility is estimated to cost $7M. Construction of this facility is currently unfunded. General Fund impact: $11.2M/yr In addition to the $2.4M General Fund contribution in Option 1 and the $4.6M increase from Option 2, the impact of Option 3 on the General Fund is another $4.2M annual increase. The TSPLOST Advisory Committee (TSAC) will execute a competitive application process. The TSAC reviews project applications and recommends to the M&C on the best use of the portion of the budget that is not already committed by the M&C. For example: If the TSPLOST 2026 program budget is $200M and the M&C designate $115M for Option 2, then the remaining $75M will be the TSAC’s budget. Examples of potential community-driven improvements and new facilities: Any project with limited geography (e.g. corridors): Atlanta Hwy/Broad St. Corridor: Prince/Jefferson Corridor:  Lexington Rd.  North Athens  East Athens  Downtown  Five Points  TAD matching  Airport grant matching  SE Clark Park transfer station  Renewable fuel bus service facility  Transit route expansion  Bridge replacement  School area safety infrastructure Any pedestrian or multi-use path  Athens in Motion or Greenway Master Plan In addition to applications for community-driven improvements and new facilities, applications will be submitted to the TSAC to support ACCGov transportation related activities beyond what is set aside by M&C. The following are examples of projects that staff would submit. Signal replacement, $6M The General Fund currently contributes $1M/yr toward traffic signal replacement. In addition to continued General Fund contributions, TPW would apply for an additional $6M from TSPLOST 2026. TSPLOST 2023 funds $2.9M for signal replacement, which is enough to Sign replacement, $2M The General Fund currently contributes $150k/yr toward sign replacement. In addition to continued General Fund contributions, TPW would apply for an additional $2M from TSPLOST 2026. TSPLOST 2023 funds $700k for sign replacement, which is enough to Striping & guardrail, $700k The General Fund currently contributes $400k/yr toward striping and guardrail replacement. In addition to continued General Fund contributions, TPW would apply for an additional $700k from TSPLOST 2026. TSPLOST 2023 does not specifically fund striping and guardrail replacement.  NORTH AVE CORRIDOR PROJECT From Willow Street to Freeman Drive Funded with FY22 RAISE Grant Athens-Clarke County Transportation & Public Works Department Work Session Presentation to Mayor & Commission October 8, 2024 Presented by Rani Katreeb, Transportation & Public Works Assistant Director Johnathan DiGioia, AECOM Technical Services Purpose  Provide an update on the FHWA FY22 RAISE Grant Funded; North Ave Corridor Improvement Project  Present early public engagement survey, and stakeholders’ feedback received; and  Present alternatives for the project M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE Outline  History  Project Description  On-Going Efforts  Public Engagement Report  Stakeholders Input  Proposed Project Alternatives & Details  Next Steps  Q&A M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE  History 1. On June 1, 2021, M&C approved the FY2021 RAISE Grant application on North Ave that included a pedestrian bridge over loop 10 and full replacement of North Ave Bridge over North Oconee River along with other key active transportation and roadway improvements (was not approved by FHWA). 2. On January 20, 2022, GDOT programmed North Avenue - Danielsville Road Bridges over SR-10 Loop for replacement in 2029, and said projects were included in future project updates with ACC TPW staff, and up to summer 2024. 3. On April 14, 2022, T&PW staff resubmitted the FY2022 RAISE Grant application on North Ave modified to exclude the pedestrian bridge over SR-10 Loop. The application was awarded on August 8, 2022. 4. On June 30, 2023, Manager Blaine Williams shared a Notice of Proposed Administrative Action – North Ave Raise Grant Project – Scope Change and Early Public Engagement, in effort to meet obligation date of September 30, 2026 (construction commencement). 5. In summer of 2024, GDOT began the process of canceling North Ave Bridges over Loop 10 project. 6. On September 7, 2024, FHWA signed the FY22 RAISE Grant on North Avenue Corridor Improvement that included scope changes (History No. 4) and with a small reduction in funding. 7. Since April 2024, AECOM consultant team has been working to develop multiple alternatives on the project while maintaining minimum impact to ROW and to meet the grant obligation timeline. M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE Public Engagement 2023 In fall 2023, ACC engaged the public through a series of information sessions and online surveys. Activities included: ➢ Information webpage and online survey (English and Spanish) from September 25th to November 20th ➢ Distribution of Flyers advertising the in-person sessions and online survey ➢ First in-person session, East Athen Education Dance Center – 10/14/2023 ➢ Second in-person session, H.B. Stroud Elementary School – 10/19/2023 ➢ Additional outreach with bi-lingual flyers distributed at local events Participation: ➢ 258 Online Survey participants (251 English, 7 Spanish) ➢ 28 in-person session attendees (3 first session, 25 second session) ➢ 53 in-person comments received ➢ Social media outreach results: Facebook 1928 reached, Instagram 3584 reached, Twitter 1422 reached, Nextdoor 1225 reached M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE Public Engagement 2023 (continued) Summary of survey results: Major Concerns: Concerns about the need for wider sidewalks, the homeless population, the need for bike lanes, the need for better lighting, and the need to upgrade the bridge over Loop 10 with bike and pedestrian facilities. M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE Stakeholders Input AECOM presented project information at informal meetings with stakeholders. Stakeholder Date Major Discussion Attendees Athens Design Charette, ACC Transport & 8/6/2024 Need to consider an alternative with two 24 Public Works northbound travel lanes ACC Central Services 8/12/2024 Discussed lighting, bus stops, and landscaping 6 ACC PD, Classic Center, UGA 8/14/2024 Concern about the alternatives that only have one 12 northbound travel lane due to event traffic ACC Traffic and Stormwater 8/15/2024 Described water and flooding issues associated 10 existing bridge over SR 10 and other areas and traffic management considerations ACC Transit 9/9/2024 Discussed that benefits to pedestrian and bicycle 10 users and locations of bus stops and crossings Athens Downtown Development Authority 9/11/2024 Expressed that efforts on Prince Ave resulted in a 8 and Athens Area Chamber of Commerce negative change for visitors, support for beautifying gateway corridors Clarke County School District 9/12/2024 Noted community support for the project and 7 district’s willingness to aid public engagement M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue – Location Map Project Area North Avenue Project Description - (2022 Raise Grant Application) Complete street improvements along North Avenue ✓ Upgrades to 10 bus stops with sidewalks & ADA upgrades ✓ Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity ✓ Traffic signals will be upgraded with pedestrian signals ✓ Street Lighting ✓ Resurfacing ✓ Stormwater drainage improvements, and ✓ Tree plantings M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Ave - Existing Conditions – Street View 1 3 2 4 M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue Typical Sections - Existing From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to Old Hull Rd Pros Cons ✓ Comfortable driving experience ➢ Uncomfortable walking experience ✓ Experience no major delays ➢ Uncomfortable bicycling experience ✓ Prioritize vehicular movement ➢ Lack of buffer for sidewalks ➢ 40 MPH posted speed (not applicable shared bike facility) ➢ 85th percentile speed 43-48 mph ➢ Substandard bus stops ➢ Lack of pedestrian level lighting ➢ ROW 80-95 feet M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue Typical Sections - Existing Cons GDOT Owned Bridges over SR 10 Loop ➢ Unconventional yield conditions Pros ➢ No Sidewalk ✓ Comfortable Driving Experience GDOT is canceling the replacement of N&S bridges ➢ No bicycle facility ✓ Experience No Major Delays ➢ 40 MPH posted speed (not ✓ Prioritize Vehicular Movement applicable shared bike facility) ✓ 100’+ of ROW ➢ 85th percentile speed 43-48 mph ➢ Lack of pedestrian level lighting Southbound bridge: Northbound bridge: 5,300 vehicles per day 12,750 vehicles per day M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue Typical Sections - Existing ACC Bridge Over North Oconee River; From Willow Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Pros Cons ✓ Comfortable driving experience ➢ Uncomfortable walking experience ✓ Experience no major delays ➢ Uncomfortable bicycling experience ✓ Prioritize vehicular movement ➢ Lack of buffer for sidewalks ➢ 40 MPH posted speed (not applicable shared bike facility) ➢ 85th percentile speed 43-48 mph ➢ Lack of pedestrian level lighting ➢ Partially within CSX ROW & FEMA Regulated Floodway M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE  Proposed Alternatives M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue Concept Typical Sections – Recommended Alternative Alternative 1.a: From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to Old Hull Road Pros ✓ Design speed 35 MPH ✓ Comfortable driving experience ✓ Experience no major delays for vehicles Cons ✓ Prioritize all active transportation movements ➢ Bicycles will need to share the multiuse path or use roadway ✓ Comfortable sidewalks with buffer ➢ Lack of separation between various multiuse path users ✓ Comfortable shared path for all active transportation users ➢ Does not discourage speeding as much as 3-lane alternatives ✓ Bicycles may share the road (Speed posted 35 mph) ➢ Longer pedestrian crossing distances compared with 3-lane ✓ Street lighting & high visibility design ✓ Green infrastructure focus M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE ✓ Meets public input and stakeholder expectations North Avenue Concept Typical Sections - Recommended Alternative Alternative 1.b: From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to Old Hull Road Pros ✓ Design speed 35 MPH ✓ Comfortable driving experience ✓ Experience no major delays for vehicles ✓ Prioritize all active transportation movements Cons ✓ Comfortable sidewalks with buffer ➢ Smaller buffer with smaller plants, narrower sidewalk ✓ Comfortable bicycle facility ➢ Does not discourage speeding as much as 3-lane alternatives ✓ Street lighting & high visibility design ➢ Longer pedestrian crossing distances compared with 3-lane ✓ Green infrastructure focus ✓ Meets both stakeholder & public input feedback M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue Concept Typical Sections – Not Recommended Alternative 2: Concept Typical Section from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to Old Hull Road Pros ✓ Design speed 35 MPH ✓ Comfortable driving experience in off peak traffic ✓ Prioritize all active transportation movements ✓ Comfortable sidewalks with buffers ✓ Comfortable bicycle facility Cons ✓ Street lighting & high visibility design ➢ Drivers may experience delays in northbound in design ✓ Green infrastructure focus year peak hours ✓ Discourages speeding ➢ Does not meet the majority of stakeholder feedback ✓ Shorter pedestrian crossing distances ✓ Meets public input & feedback M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue Concept Typical Sections – Not Recommended Alternative 3: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to Old Hull Road Pros ✓ Design speed 35 MPH ✓ Comfortable driving experience in off peak traffic ✓ Prioritize all active transportation movements ✓ Comfortable sidewalks with buffers ✓ Comfortable bicycle facility ✓ Street lighting & high visibility design Cons ✓ Discourages speeding ➢ Drivers may experience delays in northbound in ✓ Shorter pedestrian crossing distances design year peak hours ✓ Green infrastructure focus ➢ Does not meet the majority of stakeholder feedback ✓ Meets public input & feedback M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue Concept Typical Sections - Recommended Alternative Alternative 1: GDOT Bridge over SR 10 Loop Configuration Southbound bridge: Northbound bridge: 5,300 vehicles per day 12,750 vehicles per day Pros Cons ✓ Comfortable driving experience ➢ Minimum path and buffer dimensions ✓ Experience no major delays for vehicles ➢ Walking and biking facilities on only one side of the road ✓ Prioritize all active transportation movements ✓ Cost-effective walking and biking connection across SR 10 without bridge replacement ✓ Meets public input & feedback M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue Concept Typical Sections - Recommended Alternative Alternative 1: ACC Bridge over North Oconee River; from Willow Street to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Southbound direction: Northbound direction: 7,325 vehicles per day 7,675 vehicles per day Pros Cons ✓ Design speed 35 MPH ➢ Minimum path and buffer dimensions ✓ Comfortable driving experience ➢ Bicycles will need to share the multiuse path or use roadway ✓ Experience no major delays for vehicles ➢ Lack of buffer between multiuse path users ✓ Prioritize all active transportation movements ➢ No buffer added between sidewalk and roadway ✓ Bicycles may share the road (Speed posted 35 mph) ➢ Path construction requires partial bridge deck reconstruction M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue – Recommended Concept Layout M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue – Recommended Alternative Concept M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue – Recommended Alternative Concept M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue – Recommended Alternative Concept M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue – Recommended Alternative Concept M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue – Recommended Alternative Concept a M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE North Avenue – Recommended Alternative Concept b M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE Project Estimated Budget & Timeline Grant Award Budget (100% FY22 Raise Grant funded efforts starting October 2024) Portion / Phase Original Estimated Cost Current Cost Estimate Start Date Preliminary Engineering $ 2,422,000 $ 3,000,000 April 2024 Right-of-Way $ 750,000 $ 750,000 March 2026* Utilities $ 1,008,000 $ 1,003,227 September 2026* Construction** $ 20,790,000 $ 20,065,544 September 2026* Total $ 24,970,000 $ 24,818,821 * Shown start date schedule is very aggressive and TPW staff are working with other CY22 RAISE Grant recipients nationwide to push for Obligation Date extension (2 years extension) to allow for adequate timeline needed to complete design, ROW, and Utility Coordination ahead of Contract Award. ** Construction must be complete by July 2031 to meet Expenditure Date of September 30, 2031. M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE  Questions / Comments M&C Work Session Presentation October 8, 2024 - North Ave RAISE 29 Residential Collection in ACC Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department Suki Janssen, Director Presentation Outline • Purpose • Why Franchise (Opportunities) • History • Current Solid Waste Collection in ACC • Comparative Analysis of Similar Areas • Cost Estimate • Franchising Concerns Heard from Residents • Summary  Purpose Share an overview of existing solid waste collection in ACC and opportunities to improve service through franchised collection. Why Franchise?  Why Consider Franchising for Residential Collection? • Solid Waste Service Equity • Consistency between Urban Service District Residents (required to have trash service) and General Service District Residents (not required to have trash service) – Same level of service and consistent rates for the entire community • Enhanced Level of Service at a Reduced or Similar Cost • Reduced Frequency of Trucks from Multiple Haulers in Neighborhoods • Environmental Benefits- reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, leakage, road wear, traffic • Expanded Capacity of the Landfill • Waste Reduction Goals (higher landfill diversion rates); potential for expanded waste reduction services • Reduction in Illegal Dumping & Litter • Illegal dumping high in communities that allow self-hauling; service theft high too • Ensuring a Standard Level of Customer Service from Private Haulers • Accountability measures dictated through RFP/Contracts • Public Health & Safety • Concerns with self-haulers stockpiling trash attracting vectors  Illegal Dumping /Service Theft Challenges • Approximately $900,000 is spent annually in Athens to clean up illegal dump sites/litter. This estimate is from ACCGov Departments only, and taken prior to 2020. • In 2021, the Illegal Dumping Prevention and Surveillance Program started to combat the rise in illegal dumping in Athens. Program cost approximately $28,000 annually. • Since March 2023, over 225 violations have been forwarded to Code Enforcement for a citation. $300 fine (average). • Over 100 warning letters sent to individuals that need redirection; less egregious issue; opportunity for education. • Service theft happens when an individual places their trash in a commercial customer’s dumpster or around the dumpster. Service theft is common in Athens. Staff has used the cameras to assist with this issue at private dumpsters.  Solid Waste Collection/Franchise History DATE HISTORY ITEM June 7, 1994 Commission approved Volume-Based SW Fee System (Pay-As-You-Throw - PAYT) September 11, 1995 Commission approved PAYT for the customers in the GSD September 26, 2000 Review of SW Operations – Countywide (Staff recommended enhancing Non-Exclusive Franchises.) October 4, 2011 Volume-Based Solid Waste Fee System Change for GSD (added 20/25 gallon container and rate differentials) October 4, 2011 Commission approved Waste Minimization Fee (WMF) November 7, 2012 Commission approved Franchised Solid Waste Hauler Cap Ordinance August 2019 Solid Waste Collection Zones Work Session Presentation (request by M&C) August 2019 Community Input Meetings (three external and one internal) Aug – Sept 2019 Community Input Survey September 2022 M&C Assigned Franchising to Solid Waste Advisory Commission November 2023 Solid Waste Advisory Commission Recommended Franchising May 2024 Mayor Assigned Franchising to LRC June – October 2024 LRC Residential Franchising Discussion  How is trash & recycling currently handled in ACC?  Current Solid Waste Residential Collection Services Urban Service District (USD) • ACC Solid Waste Department only residential service provider allowed in district since unification • Residents must have trash service in USD (recycling is optional) • Approximately, 10,000 residential customers are in the USD (curbside and backyard customers) • General Service District (GSD) • Residential haulers currently operating in the GSD as follows: AAA Sanitation, Curbside Services, Johnson and Son, Republic Services, and Waste Pro • Residents do not have to have trash or recycling service in the GSD (self- hauling is an option) • Approximately, 25,000 residential customers are available for service in GSD  Current Solid Waste Residential Collection Services Urban Service District General Service District  Current Solid Waste Collection Rates In The USD Average Average Monthly Fee for Monthly Roll Cart(s) Number Number of Curbside Fee for Number & Size of Trash People per and /or ADA Backyard Bags household Service Service 1—20 gallon 1 1 $22.00 $52.00 1 – 32 gallon 3 2 $25.00 $55.00 1—64 gallon 5 3 $30.75 $60.75 1—96 gallon 7 4 $40.00 $70.00 2—64 gallons 10 5-7 $52.75 $82.75 1—64 + 12 8-10 $71.50 $101.50 1—96 gallon 2—96 gallons 14 11+ $75.00 $105.00 Downtown Eco-Stations 4 $42.90 Apartments If the home is vacant and the water is turned on, the monthly service Vacant fee is $19.00 per month. To qualify for this level, there is no water Household consumption.  Current Customers and Rates in GSD HAULER ACCOUNTS MONTHLY RATES COMMENTS Recycling: 18 gal. bin - add AAA Sanitation 5,412 $15, $16.66 ,$20.83 ,$34.50 $3.00/month 96 gal. bin - add $6.00/month Recycling: 20 gal. bin included w/ trash 2nd 20 gal bin +$5.00/month - 2nd 64 Curbside Services 3,254 $22, $25,$30, $39 gal bin +$15.00/month - 2nd 96 gal bin +$20.00/month Johnson & Son 170 $10, $15, $20, $26 Recycling: add $6.00 per month $13.33, $14.67, $17.60, Recycling: 95 gal bin add $1.00 per Republic 2,392 $22.88 month (every other week PU) $18.10, $19.91, $23.90, Recycling: 18 gal. bin - add $3.00/month Waste Pro 7,249 $31.06 64 gal. bin - add $5.00/month How is trash & recycling currently handled in similar areas?  Comparative Analysis Highlights • Surveyed similar cities in Georgia and added Greenville, SC (since Athens is frequently compared to Greenville) • All jurisdictions surveyed had curbside and limited backyard service (no self hauling except for overages/clean-outs) • Rates up to 45% cheaper with enhanced/additional services provided • All jurisdictions offered weekly trash service and most weekly or bi- weekly recycling collection; enhanced/additional services: • Columbus, Greenville, Augusta, Savannah and Rome provide weekly bulky and yard waste service • Macon provides bulky and yard waste bi-weekly • Greenville provides street sweeping as part of their service package/cost Comparative Analysis Highlights Continued • Mixture of general and enterprise fund sources • Four jurisdictions serviced by public sector and two with private sector haulers • All jurisdictions have larger residential customer base than ACC except Greenville • Columbus, Augusta, Macon, Rome, Savannah, and ACC own their own landfill • Greenville and Macon do not own their own landfill • Columbus and Athens own their own recycling center • Greenville and Savannah transfer recyclables to Pratt (private company) • Macon transports “clean” loads of recyclables to Synergy (waste to energy facility) • Augusta does not recycle • All tip/processing fees are in the chart (shared comparative analysis) Cost Estimate Basic Cost Analysis • Estimated potential customer base – approximately 38,000 • Estimated franchise cost per month $25-$30 for trash and recycling (96 gallon containers) • Estimated franchise cost to add containerized leaf and limb weekly an additional $5 - $8 per month • Estimated total for weekly trash, recycling and leaf and limb in 96 gallon containers would be approximately $30 - $38 per month • Estimated by Atlantic Coast Consulting Concerns Heard in Past Discussions from Residents  Concerns Heard in Past Discussions from Residents • Residents have relationships with their current private haulers Private haulers will be able to competitively respond to the Request for Proposals; therefore, depending on the awards, some residents may be able to maintain their existing relationship. Other residents have experienced challenges with customer service for private haulers, and franchising would allow for private haulers to be held accountable for the service provided. • Public perception/rejection of eliminating resident/customer choice Private haulers will be able to competitively respond to the Request for Proposals. • Self-hauling is eliminated. Eliminating self-hauling will likely reduce illegal dumping and service theft (dumping trash in dumpsters at apartment complexes or businesses) • Mandatory trash and recycling service from single-family houses required. This would provide consistency for the entire community, as Urban Service District residents are currently mandated to have trash and recycling service. Summary  LRC Franchising Summary • Hire Consultant (construct RFP, resolve HOA legal issues, create contracts for haulers and general administration for franchising; cost approximately $100,000) • Franchise zones: 5 total zones • RFP to solicit for franchisees for 4 zones • One zone to be served by Solid Waste Department • Mandatory residential collection service – no self-hauling • Exceptions for clean up or bulky items • Incorporation of a low-income fee reduction (similar to Columbus) • Consideration of incorporation of other services into franchises: • Containerized leaf & limb • Food scraps • Bulky Waste  Timeline & Next Steps If Franchising Approved • November 6, 2024 – M&C vote on Resolution for Residential Collection Franchising • February 2025- Procure consultant to assist in developing Request for Proposals (RFP) for franchisees and to provide expertise for ordinance and contract development • May/June 2025- Budget & Strategic Analysis staff to assist in mapping potential zones to ensure proportional zones • July 2025 – M&C vote on adoption of residential collection ordinances • July/August 2025 – RFP released • December/January 2026 – M&C vote to award franchisees for each zone • January – March 2026 – Contracting for Selected Franchisee Haulers (insurance verification, contracts executed) • January-May 2026- Resident education on franchising / requirements, roll-cart arranging, consistent stickering • August-September 2026 – Launch of franchising NOTE: Industry estimate to roll-out franchising 2-3 years. Questions? SANITARY SEWER CAPACITY MAYOR & COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION OCTOBER 8, 2024  AGENDA • HISTORY • CAPACITY CHALLENGES • SEWER CAPACITY EVALUATIONS • FUTURE • PROPOSED FIXES TO CURRENT SEWER CHALLENGES  HISTORY • SANITARY SEWER BEGAN IN 1891 IN THE CITY OF ATHENS. • SEWER COLLECTED SENT DIRECTLY TO THE NORTH AND MIDDLE OCONEE RIVER. • SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM HAS EXPANDED TO OVER 500 MILES OF SEWER MAIN. • CONSISTING OF CLAY, CONCRETE, PVC TRUSS, SDR 26 PVC, CAST IRON AND DUCTILE IRON PIPE. • THE NORTH OCONEE SEWER PLANT WAS BROUGHT ONLINE IN 1962.  HISTORY SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN (SDP) • UNIFICATION CHARTER REQUIRES A PLAN FOR PROVIDING WATER AND WASTEWATER TO ALL RESIDENTS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCIAL ELEMENT ALL COME TOGETHER TO PRIORITIZE WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS. • SYSTEM WIDE MODELING IS PERFORMED WITH EVERY UPDATE WHICH INCLUDES PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH • UPDATES EVERY 5 YEARS AND STARTED IN 1995. (1995, 2000,2005,2010,2015,2020) • 2020 SDP UPDATED CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF $400M OVER 20 YEARS  HISTORY • ALL THREE WASTE WATER FACILITIES HAD UPGRADES COMPLETED IN 2010 IN CONJUNCTION WITH UPGRADES TO THE NORTH OCONEE EAST TRUNK LINE WHICH INCREASED CAPACITY TO SUPPORT THE TRAIL CREEK BASIN AND THE UPPER NORTH OCONEE 2B AND C PROJECTS. • PUD ACC HAS A VERY ROBUST MAINTENANCE PROGRAM THAT HAS ASSISTED IN PRODUCING CONDITION ASSESSMENT PROJECTS IN THE SDP TO ELIMINATE I&I AND GAIN CAPACITY FOR THE SERVICE AREA. ACC SEWER  SANITARY SEWER CHALLENGES AGING INFRASTRUCTURE • SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT • MANHOLE REHABILITATION • 5 YEARS FROM START TO FINISH ON A SEWER PROJECT SANITARY SEWER CAPACITY • INFLOW AND INFILTRATION(I & I)  SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS COMPLETED • TANYARD BRANCH • CARR'S CREEK • BARNETT SHOALS • UPPER NORTH OCONEE 2B & 2C • BROOKLYN CREEK PHASE I  SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR DESIGN • BROOKLYN CREEK PHASE II • MIDDLE OCONEE EAST PHASE I, PHASE II, PHASE III • SANFORD PHASE I, PHASE II SANITARY SEWER CAPACITY  SANITARY SEWER CAPACITY EVALUATIONS • WHERE IS THE DEVELOPMENT IN REFERENCE TO THE PLANT? • MODELING IS DONE IN BOTH DRY AND WET WEATHER • DRY WEATHER FAILURE: PIPES ARE RUNNING 100% FULL (D/D >= 1.0) • WET WEATHER FAILURE: SEWER SURCHARGES THE MANHOLES (SEWER BREACHES THE RING AND COVER ELEVATION) • FAILURES IN THE MODEL TRIGGER FURTHER INVESTIGATION. • HISTORY OF SPILLS IN THE AREA, PIPE SIZE, SLOPE, MATERIAL, ALIGNMENT AND AS-BUILT REVIEWS ARE EVALUATED. • FLOW METERS PUT OUT ON THE TRUNK OR SEWER MAIN TO DETERMINE IF THE MODEL IS CORRECT. • MOST DENIALS ARE DUE TO WET WEATHER. • 82% OF DEVELOPMENTS OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS WE HAVE HAD SEWER CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT SEWER CAPACITY AVAILABLE DEVELOPMENT SEWER CAPACITY NOT AVAILABLE  SANITARY SEWER CAPACITY- POSSIBLE FIXES • SEWER LINING • PUMP STATIONS • SEWER HOLDING TANKS • AERIALS  SEWER LINING BEFORE After Manhole Lining Pipe Lining PUMP STATION  SANITARY SEWER HOLDING TANKS • HOLDING TANKS HOLD SEWER UNTIL SANITARY SEWER HOLDING TANK FLOWS ARE LOW ENOUGH IN THE SEWER MAIN TO RELEASE. • THEY CAN DISCHARGE BY A SMALL PUMP OR VALVE. • USED ALL OVER GA AT SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS AND REST AREAS. • AUTOMATIC (RAIN GAUGE AND SEWER MAIN LEVEL) • USED DURING RAIN EVENTS 2” AND HIGHER.  AERIAL CROSSING • AERIAL CROSSINGS DIVERT FLOWS TO A BIGGER SEWER MAIN. • IT TAKES FLOWS FROM A SMALLER DIAMETER MAIN TO A BIGGER SEWER MAIN. • EXAMPLE: COLLEGE AVENUE AND NORTH AVENUE CROSSINGS WILL DIVERT FLOWS FROM A 12” SEWER MAIN TO A 36” SEWER MAIN. SANITARY SEWER CAPACITY- FIXES  FORECASTING AND PLANNING SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN • COORDINATION • GROWTH CONCEPT MAP • FUTURE LAND USE • PROJECT PRIORITIZATION  LOOK AHEAD 2025 UPDATE TO THE SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN • PRIORITIZE FIXES CONTINUE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS • SEWER REHABILITATION/LINING TO REDUCE I&I • SEWER REPLACEMENT TO REDUCE I&I AND INCREASE CAPACITY