08/12/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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7/29/2019 key factor in evaluating a regional facility is determining whether the regional facility is cost-effective when compared to the other options a community may have. To facilitate this assessment, a conceptual cost allocation model was developed for the JBCC SWMS Candidate Plan. A broad assessment of cost-effectiveness was conducted for the Upper Cape towns. i t the scale identified in the 2019 Report, the conclusions are: µ The JBCC SWMS approach appears to be more cost-effective than individual town facilities The J CC SWMS approach provides sufficient advantages to warrant continued planning. Each participant will need to conduct its oven detailed assessment of cost-- effectiveness and then determine its desired level of participation. It is important to note that if one participant changes its participation level i.e.,whether an increase or decrease),that change impacts the cost-effectiveness for all of the participants i.e. better or worse). It may tale several iterations in order to arrive at the final participation levels. . KaZaa &n,a par Cir Im em )n imeiing-,and A pl_ fig-T! _entafi If a reglonal JBCC wastewater ater syste is to comae to fruition, it will require a concerted and multi-track effort from Federal, State and local government officials focused on the implementation action items. o Planning, permitting,design and construction of the J'I C C SWMS could tale 8 to 10 years. The recommended action items are to: Confirm effluent disposal capacitor o Confirm cost-effectiveness and commitment level on a town-by-town basis o Confirm desired implementation timeline as a group ,enure additional funding for planning activities o Facilitate a transition from the"existing condition"to the "JBCC SWMS' If the towns desire to continue collaborative planning efforts for this opportunity, an inter-municipal agreement would be beneficial ial and should be considered. RranT-PIERCE ,iw%rriin aaaanal 12 6