ITEM TITLE:
Discussion Item: Scrap Barge Project Update & Council Review
SUBMITTED BY: Nathan Duval, Capital Facilities Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide Council commentary on project plan and timeline
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Capital Facilities, Nuisance Abatement, Solid Waste, Planning, & the Port have all been working with the selected consultant, Alaska Scrap & Recycling to formulate a comprehensive scrap metal removal program. The initial phase for 2025 includes processing metals at the landfill summer 25 and loading out in either the fall 25 or spring of 26.
Initial cost estimates will require expenditures of $400-$435/ton for the initial load out and processing. The City will recoup costs on the sale of the metals resulting in a net cost to the City of approximately $200-250/ton. The first barge load is anticipated to be 1000-1300 tons.
The City will purchase and receive training on a vehicle processing rack for future program use.
The City will also provide public information on how to recycle privately owned scrap metals to ensure a full barge load.
Staff seeks concurrence from Council for the 2025 expenditure and will discuss financing options with Council to consider.