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a private contractor, and that the end result had constantly been the same as opposed to the old <br />system. He called attention to the fact that the unit cost per gallon of treated sludge had been <br />consistently less every year since the transition to Synagro because it is a more efficient system, <br />requiring less chemicals, less odor control issues and less landfill application fees. He indicated <br />that he would furnish a breakdown and present it to the Board at the next Board meeting. <br />There was a brief discussion whereby Vice Chair Bowden felt staff was right on <br />target and thought it to be "more efficient and green", and Commissioner Davis voiced concerns <br />over ramifications. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously approved <br />to table this item for one week, to allow Director Olson to <br />obtain additional information. <br />Administrator Baird informed the Board that staff would be evaluating, privatizing, <br />and outsourcing more frequently in the future because the tax changes and tax reform usually make <br />it cheaper for the taxpayer. <br />11.J.2. WEST REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY LIQUID <br />CHLORINE CHEMICAL STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT <br />Director of Utilities Erik Olson explained that all the wastewater plants use liquid <br />chlorine to disinfect the treated wastewater. He announced that the West Regional wastewater <br />Treatment Facility, located on 26`h Street, has two liquid chlorine tanks, one that leaks and the <br />other with not more than one year of estimated service life. To avoid interruption in service, staff <br />requested replacement of both tanks. <br />September 4, 2007 38 <br />