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14 routes x 52 weeks x 1.5 trips per day x 36.2 miles round trip average all routes <br /> divided by 1.6 miles per gallon x$3.08 which was the average 3rd quarter fuel cost for this FY. <br /> Commercial fuel cost estimated at$48,000. <br /> Total fuel estimate: $153,000 <br /> The residential fleet is currently being converted to rear dual axles to bring us into <br /> compliance with DOT weight guidelines. We currently have two rear loaders that are dual axle. <br /> Three more are being ordered this year. That will leave five rear loaders to be converted. <br /> Conversion of equipment: $700,000 <br /> The actual impact of other sites would vary depending on their location. For example, <br /> sites north of Hillsborough would require travel through the town, so even relatively short <br /> hauling distances would result in longer hauling times. Likewise, sites adjacent to Interstate 40 <br /> could require shorter hauling time for longer distances. <br /> End of memo. <br /> Gayle Wilson said that it appears that the destination on this analysis was the Durham <br /> transfer station. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked about the conversion of the equipment and it was <br /> answered that the conversion of equipment would be required as a result of the increased <br /> number of miles and the type of roads. <br /> Gayle Wilson said that he would follow up with the Public Works Director and resolve the <br /> discrepancies in the data. He said that all of the assumptions were presented to the various <br /> jurisdictions and were deemed reasonable. This is why the staff proceeded. <br /> Chair Foushee asked that any updated information include the conversion of equipment <br /> for all Towns. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier asked about the fuel costs and the specific routes for the trucks. <br /> Roger Waldon said that Chapel Hill has not participated with the consultant or the <br /> County staff regarding the analysis or recommendation, so no specific routes have been <br /> discussed. Whatever routes were used were just estimates. <br /> Mayor Foy said that they are all committed to using agreed upon or assigned routes. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger asked about the number of trucks per day and the wait time. <br /> Gayle Wilson said that he does not see any change in wait time. There would be about 60 <br /> collection vehicle trips and 12 tractor trailer trucks on a peak day. The average day would be <br /> 35-40 vehicles. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs made reference to the cost projections and said that when the <br /> County Commissioners were going through the criteria for site selection, they spent a <br /> considerable amount of time talking about the maximum distance that was cost effective for the <br /> vehicles to travel. Based on the analysis, the 12-mile limit was chosen. He said that this <br /> criterion may have been too broad. Another assumption that was made in the criteria was the <br /> need for a 25-acre minimum lot. He thinks that this should be revisited. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked how, when the search was conducted using the 25 acres, <br /> that the consultant did not find the site that the Town of Chapel Hill recently mentioned. Bob <br /> Sallach said that it was related to access to the site. This particular site was triangular and <br /> difficult to get into. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger asked if reducing the facility to one bay would change the <br /> size requirement. Gayle Wilson said that this would have a minimal impact on the acreage <br /> need. <br />