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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-279 Resolution No. 96-279 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a professional services agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc., for environmental studies at the Wright Avenue Park in Elgin, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly, Mayor Presented: October 9, 1996 Adopted: October 9, 1996 Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of October, 1996, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City" ) , and Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc. , a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant" ) . Whereas, the City has determined it to be in its best interests to obtain the assistance of an expert environmental consultant concerning the environmental conditions located at Wright Park, Elgin, Cook County, Illimois; and Whereas, Consultant is an expert in the relevant environ- mental sciences, and desires to render Consultant services to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows : 1 . Scope of Work Consultant shall provide and direct the necessary quali- fied personnel to perform the services as set forth under the Environmental Science and Engineering proposal Number 559-6999-0171 attached hereto and made a part of as Exhibit A. 2 . Fee So long as Consultant is discharging its obligations hereunder to the reasonable satisfaction of City, Consul tant shall be paid a fee for such services at the rate set forth in Table 1 which is attached hereto and incor- porated by reference herein. Said fee shall not exceed $12, 745 . 00 in total for all tasks combined. Said fee shall be payable within 60 days of receipt by City of an itemized invoice for services rendered by Consultant. 3 . Rights in Results of Services The results of Consultant' s services under this agree- ment shall be the exclusive property of City, and all documents ( including without limitation, all writings, drawings, blueprints, pictures, recordings, computer or machine-readable data, and all copies or reproductions thereof) which describe or relate to the services per- formed or to be performed pursuant to this agreement or the results thereof, including without limitation all notes, data, reports or other information received or generated in the performance of this agreement shall be the exclusive property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request (except for one copy, which may be retained by Consultant for its confidential files) . No articles, papers, treatises, or presentations related to or in any way based upon or associated with the services performed pursuant to this agreement shall be presented or submitted for publication without the prior written consent of City. 4 . Other Agreements Consultant warrants that it is not a party to any other existing or previous agreement which would prevent Con- sultant from entering into this agreement or which would adversely affect Consultant ' s ability to perform servic- es under this agreement. During the term of this agree- ment Consultant shall not, without the prior written consent of City, perform services for any persons, firm or corporation other than City if such services could foreseeably lead to a conflict with Consultant' s obliga- tions under this agreement. 5 . Subcontracting If Consultant intends to hire or retain any person, firm or corporation to perform services under this agreement, Consultant shall first secure the written agreement of such party that such party ( 1) shall assume and agree to be bound by the same obligations as Consultant has as- sumed under the provisions of this agreement, and (2 ) that such party shall not be or act as an agent or em- ployee of City, nor assume or create any commitment or obligation on behalf of nor bind City in any respect whatsoever. Consultant shall provide City with a copy of each such written agreement. 6 . Assignment Neither this agreement nor any of the rights or obliga- tions hereunder may be assigned or otherwise transferred by Consultant, nor shall the benefits of this agreement inure to the benefit of any trustee in bankruptcy, re- ceiver or creditor of Consultant, except as may be re- quired by law, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of City. Any attempt to assign or transfer this agreement or any rights here- under without such consent shall be null and void and of no force or effect. 7 . Independent Contractor Consultant is and shall perform its services under this agreement as an independent contractor, and shall not be deemed an agent, employee or legal representative of City. Consultant has no authority to assume or create 2 any commitment or obligation on behalf of or to bind City in any respect whatsoever. 8 . Licenses and Permits Consultant shall obtain any and all licenses and permits required by federal, state, or local statutes, regula- tions or ordinances necessary for the performance of its services pursuant to this agreement. 9 . Compliance with Laws Consultant shall at all times impose work orders on its employees and subcontractors which are designed to as- sure that they comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations ( including, but not limit- ed to, occupational safety and environmental protection statutes and regulations) in performing services hereun- der, and shall comply with any directions of governmen- tal agencies and City relating to site safety, security, traffic or other matters . 10 . Indemnification of Client Consultant shall defend and indemnify City from and against any and all claims for damages, causes of ac- tion, suits or other liability arising out of the perfor- mance of this agreement for City where such liability is caused by the negligent act, error or omissions of con- sultant, its agents, employees or assigns, or any person or organization for whom Consultant is legally liable. 11 . Consultant' s Insurance Consultant shall obtain and maintain the following poli- cies of insurance: ( 1) Worker' s compensation and occupational disease insurance in amounts required under the laws of the State of Illinois; (2) Comprehensive general liability and automobile liability insurance for bodily injury, death or loss of or damage to property of third persons in the minimum amount of $1 million per occurrence which policy shall name City as additional insureds . Consultant shall furnish to City of Elgin certified copy of such policies on or before October 10, 1996 . ( 3) Professional liability insurance for errors and omissions in the minimum amount of $1 million per occurrence. Consultant shall furnish to the City a 3 Certificate of Insurance as evidence of such policy on or before February 28, 1996 . 12 . Right of Entry City shall provide for Consultant' s right to enter from time to time property owned by City or other(s) in order for Consultant to fulfill the scope of services, pursuant to the attached authorization form. 13 . Severability If any portion of this agreement, or application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall to any extent be deemed to be invalid, void, or otherwise unenforceable for any rea- son, the remainder of this agreement, and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected there- by, and each provision of this agreement shall be valid and shall remain in full force and effect. 15 . Governing Law This agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois . 15 . Additional Provisions This agreement includes those additional provisions contained in Attachments I, II , III and IV. 16 . Entire Agreement This agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous communica- tions, negotiations and agreements, whether oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to such subject mat- ter, and no additions to or modifications of this agreement or waiver of any provisions of this agreement shall be bind- ing on either party unless made in writing and executed by City. The terms and conditions set forth herein are accepted as of this 1!144' day of October, 1996 . CITY OF ELGIN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, INC. � Richard B. Helwig � pp City Manager Title: f�„Uya �« 4.0*1:/...f 4 ATTACHMENT I Consultant Certified that: 1 . The undersigned firm certifies that it is not delinquent in the payment of any tax administered by the Department of Revenue except for tax it is contesting in accordance with the procedures established by the appropriate reve- nue act. 2 . The undersigned firm certifies that the firm is not barred from making an offer to contract as a result of a violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E-3 or E-4 . 3 . The undersigned firm certifies that the firm shall com- ply, where applicable, with the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0 . 01, et seq. ) 4 . The undersigned firm certifies that the firm shall com- ply with the City' s contract compliance ordinance relat- ing to Affirmative Action. By: 'Per Date: _l06e�O_ 6 ATTACHMENT II City of Elgin CONTRACT COMPLIANCE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INFORMATION To assure compliance with the City of Elgin' s contract compli- ance ordinance, all contractors and vendors, herein referred to as "bidders" , are requested to submit the following Affir- mative Action information: 1 . Work Force Analysis using the enclosed bidder' s employee utilization form. 2 . Provide the information required by item #3 on the em- ployee utilization form if the answer to question 2 on the form is 'yes ' . 3 . Provide a written commitment outlining the steps that the bidder plans to take in the area of recruitment and promotion of minorities and female to assure equal em- ployment opportunity. (A coy of the bidder' s affirma- tive action plan may be submitted in lieu of this re- quirement. ) 7 CITY OF ELGIN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT WRITTEN COMMITMENT GUIDELINE The written commitment required in item #4 of the "Bidder' s Employee Utilization Form" shall : 1 . Set out the name and phone number of the bidder' s Affir- mative Action Officer. 2 . Clearly identify the bidder' s recruitment area and the percentage of minority and female in the area' s popula- tion and labor force. 3 . Set out what the bidder has done and has set as goal to be done to recruit minority and female employees . 4 . Set out the bidder' s specific goals to recruit minority and female for training programs or other similar oppor- tunities available through the bidder' s organization. 5 . Indicate bidder' s consent to submit to the City of Elgin upon request, statistical data concerning its employee composition and recruitment efforts anytime during the term of the contract. 6 . Show bidder' s consent to distribute copies of the writ- ten commitment to all persons who participate in recruit- ment, screening, referral, selection and hiring of job applicants for the bidder. 7 . Clearly show that the bidder shall require all subcon- tractors, if any, to submit a written commitment meeting the above requirements or their affirmative action plan to the City of Elgin. 8 . Clearly state that the bidder agrees that: "Bidder (ATEC Associates, Inc. ) shall not discriminate against any employee, or applicant for employment be- cause of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age or physical handicap which will not interfere with the performance of the job in question. " 8 ATTACHMENT III CITY OF ELGIN SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY The Consultant certifies that it has in writing sexual harass- ment policies that include, at a minimum, the following infor- mation: ( i) the illegality of sexual harassment; ( ii) the definition of sexual harassment under state law; ( iii) a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; ( iv) the vendor' s internal complaint process including penalties; (v) the legal recourse, investigative and complaint pro- cess available through the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights Commission; (vi) directions on how to contact the department and commis- sion; (vii) protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Human Rights Act. A copy of the policies shall be provided to the Department of Human Rights upon request. P.A. 87-1257 . Sexual harassment is defined as follows : "Sexual harassment" means any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature when ( 1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individu- al ' s employment, (2) submission to or rejec- tion of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affect- ing such individual, or ( 3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially inter- fering with an individual ' s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offen- sive working environment. By Date: 9 Environmental Science & Engineering,Inc. A CILCORP Company August 13, 1996 Mr. Stephen G. Bone Fire Prevention Bureau Elgin Fire Department 550 Summit Elgin, Illinois 60120-4219 RE: Proposal for Additional Subsurface Investigations Wright Avenue Park, Elgin, Illinois ESE Proposal No. 559-6999-0171 Dear Mr. Bone: Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. (ESE) is pleased to provide the following proposal for Additional Subsurface Investigations at the Wright Avenue Park in Elgin, Illinois. This proposal has been prepared in response to your verbal request dated August 7, 1996 for recommended additional activities needed to resolve the issue concerning the landfill at Wright Avenue Park. SITE BACKGROUND On July 12, 1996, ESE installed six soil borings along the east side of Wright Avenue Park to assess current subsurface conditions for potential environmental impacts that may have resulted from past dumping in the park. Records supplied by the Parks and Recreation Department consisted of city council minutes and historical photographs indicating that this area was used as a source for dumping in the 1950's. It is also reported that the City of Elgin deposited refuse lime sludge deposits from the municipal water treatment plant along Wright Avenue during that time period. The area was then covered with top soil and converted into a park in the late 1950's. The City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department is currently proposing to install new playground equipment, including a roofed picnic structure along the northeast corner of the park where these lime sludges were reportedly deposited. Results of the subsurface investigation performed by ESE on July 12, 1996 confirmed the presence of the lime sludges along Wright Avenue. The lime sludge was first noted at a depth of 2.5 feet to 4.0 feet below land surface (bls) and averaged approximately 15 feet thick. The exact extent of the lime sludges within the subsurface was not determined during that phase of the investigation but is estimated to be approximately 100 feet by 300 feet in size. The native soils surrounding the lime sludge deposits consist of coarse grained sands associated with the Fox Valley Flood Plain. Groundwater was encountered at approximately 26 feet bls. 5440 North Cumberland Avenue,Suite 111 Chicago,IL 60656 Phone(312)693-6030 Fax (312)693-6039 Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 2 ESE collected soil samples from each of the six soil borings for laboratory analysis. Two samples were collected from each boring. One sample was collected from the lime sludge deposits and a second sample was collected from the underlying native sands at the water table interface. The six samples from the lime sludges were composited into one sample for analysis. Concurrently, the six samples from the sand deposits were also composited into one sample. Both sample sets were analyzed for Total Organic Halides (Extractable) EOX, Total RCRA Metals (8), Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH), and pH. One analytical parameter was identified in the analytical results from the lime material that may be of concern and warranted further investigation. This parameter was Barium which was detected at a concentration of 7,660 parts per million (ppm). Background concentrations of barium in soils typically ranges from none detected to 1,720 ppm. The barium concentration in the soils underlying the lime deposits was detected at 15 ppm which is within the range for background conditions. PURPOSE The purpose of this proposal is to identify additional steps needed to determine if any health risks and/or environmental impacts associated with the barium are a threat to human health and the environment. Based upon the data collected to date, ESE has identified three issues of concern that should be addressed: Task 1. Are there any health risks from barium exposure to the community associated with using the park on a recreational basis, Task 2a. Is the lime sludge deposits within the subsurface considered a hazardous material as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Task 2b. Has barium impacted the underlying groundwater, In addition to the tasks identified above, ESE also recommends that the following be considered as optional tasks: Task 3. If tasks 1, 2a and 2b identify areas of concern associated with the barium then the horizontal and vertical extent of the lime sludge deposits should be delineated to determine the total volume of lime sludge material at the site. Task 4. Could the lime sludge deposits, identified 2.5 feet to 4.0 feet bls, adversely impact the structural integrity and long term performance of the planned picnic structure and other future development. Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 3 SCOPE OF WORK A scope of work has been developed to address the issues described above. The tasks described above have been prioritized according to immediate issues regarding their impacts to the community and environment. Tasks 1, 2a and 2b have been identified as issues of immediate concern and are the basis for this proposal. These tasks include collecting surface soil samples for statistical evaluation of the health risks associated with exposure to barium, collecting subsurface samples of the lime sludge deposited and underlying sand deposits for hazardous waste characterization of barium concentrations, and the installation of three monitoring wells to assess current groundwater conditions and determine if barium has leached into the underlying groundwater. Tasks 3 and 4 do not present issues of immediate concern and can be addressed in the future. Task 3 involves the delineation of the horizontal and vertical extent of the lime deposits. Delineating the extent of the lime deposits should be implemented to determine total volume of the material if it is determined that the lime deposits are a threat to health and environment. If the results of Tasks 1, 2a, and 2b do not identify health issues or environmental impacts then determining the extent and volume of the sludge material may not be warranted. Task 4 consists of a geotechnical evaluation of the lime sludge material. Since this material was identified at 2.5 feet to 4.0 feet below the surface, the structural integrity of any future structures may be compromised. Costs for both Tasks 3 and 4 have been included as optional services and can be implemented at the request of the City of Elgin. A detailed description of the scope of work described above is presented below included in the following sections: Task 1 Surface Soil Sampling ESE will collect shallow surface samples from within the area of the suspected extent of the lime sludge deposits. The purpose of collecting the shallow soil samples is to assess soil conditions near the surface for concentrations of barium that may pose a potential risk to the community during normal contact with the ground surface of the park. Soil data collected will be compared to the Tier 1 risk based cleanup objectives for residential properties utilizing Illinois' Tiered Approach to Cleanup Qbjectives (TACO). ESE will collect 10 soil samples placed in a grid pattern over the area that overlies the lime deposits (assumed to be 100' X 300'). The grid pattern will be more closely spaced in the area of the playground at the northeast corner of the park and further spaced along the topographic slope along Wright Avenue. Five samples will be collected from the area of the playground (approximately 100' X 100') and five samples will be collected from the remaining subject area (approximately 100' X 200'). This grid pattern will allow for more emphasis on soil sampling within the playground which is used more extensively by the community. Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 4 Before implementing the shallow soil sampling activities, ESE will install survey control points within the subject area to provide accurate location of each sampling point. Survey control points will be tied into known features within the park, such as street curbs, utility manways, streetlight, or baseball backstop. Prior to commencing work at the site, a Health and Safety Plan will be prepared for ESE personnel to address personal protection, decontamination, and other health and safety related issues. The plan will consider conditions relevant to the site and will be reviewed by our Health and Safety Officer. ESE employees working at the site will have completed the OSHA 40 hour hazardous materials operations and safety training required by 29 CFR 1910.120. The soil samples will be collected using Hand Auger Techniques. ESE personnel will hand auger to a depth of approximately one foot below the surface. Soil samples will be placed into laboratory grade glass jars pending laboratory analysis. ESE will decontaminate soil sampling equipment between the collection of each sample and boring to assist in preventing cross contamination of borings. The decontamination procedure used for sampling equipment will consist of Alconox wash, tap water rinse, followed by a distilled water rinse. The soil samples will be placed in a cooler with ice pending delivery an approved analytical laboratory. Laboratory analysis will be performed for Total Barium in accordance with the methods contained in U.S. EPA's Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes, 3rd Edition (SW- 846). Upon collection, each soil sample jar will be labeled with the site name, sample location, date, and time. The sample cooler will then be hand delivered or sent via overnight courier (UPS or Federal Express) to the analytical laboratory. Sample preservation and chain-of-custody protocol will be maintained. For the purpose of this proposal the costs for the 10 shallow soil samples will be based on a standard turnaround of two weeks. An expedited 3-day turnaround can be implemented at the request of the City of Elgin. A 50% surcharge will apply to the expedited turnaround. Tasks 2a and 2b Monitoring Well Installation and Hazardous Material Determination Task 2a will involve the installation three temporary groundwater monitoring wells to assess current groundwater conditions underlying the lime sludge deposits. The purpose of the groundwater investigation is to determine if barium has leached from the lime sludge into the groundwater. The installation of the three monitoring wells will be performed using a truck-mounted rotary drill rig equipped with six-inch I.D. hollow stem augers. The borings will be sampled at 2.5 foot intervals using a two-inch diameter split-barrel sampler. The borings will be continued to a depth of approximately 32 feet bls in an attempt to intersect the water table which is anticipated to be at 26 feet bls. The monitoring wells will be installed in accordance with applicable federal, state and local Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 5 regulations. The wells will be constructed of two-inch diameter PVC well material. The wells will be equipped with 10-foot-long 0.010-inch slot well screen. The screened intervals for the wells will be constructed with the slot openings extending approximately three feet above the water table. The wells will be completed at land surface with a four-inch-square steel protective cover which will be cemented in place to a depth of one to two feet bls. Following installation, the wells will be developed to provide a relatively low turbidity and representative groundwater sample. After allowing the grout seals in the wells to set overnight, each well will be developed by purging a minimum of five well volumes from the wells. The wells will then be allowed to set for a short period (2 to 3 days) prior to sampling to allow a minimum amount of time for groundwater to reach equilibrium within the wells. Additionally, the ground surface and top of the riser pipe of each well will be surveyed to the site specific datum to establish elevation control for data evaluation. ESE will obtain groundwater elevation levels from each monitoring well to ascertain groundwater flow direction. ESE will collect one groundwater sample from each monitoring well to assess groundwater conditions. Prior to the collection of the groundwater samples, the wells will be purged to remove a minimum of three well volumes of water to ensure that the samples collected are representative of the actual conditions. The groundwater samples will be collected immediately after the wells have recharged with a sufficient volume of water to allow for collection of samples. Groundwater samples will be placed in a cooler with ice pending delivery to an approved analytical laboratory. Laboratory analysis will be performed for TCLP Barium and pH in accordance with the methods contained in U.S. EPA's Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes, 3rd Edition (SW-846). Upon collection, each soil sample jar will be labeled with the site name, sample location, date, and time. The sample cooler will then be hand delivered or sent via overnight courier (UPS or Federal Express) to the analytical laboratory. Sample preservation and chain-of-custody protocol will be maintained. In addition to the collection of the groundwater samples, ESE will collect soil samples (Task 2b) of the lime sludge and underlying sand deposits for hazardous material determination and exposure for construction workers working in the lime deposits during construction of the new playground equipment. A total of 9 soil samples will be collected for analysis. Six (6) samples will collected from the soils for TCLP Barium and pH analysis as follows: Three (3) soil samples from the lime sludge and three (3) soil samples from the underlying sand deposits at the groundwater interface. Three (3) samples from lime sludge deposits will also be analyzed for Total Barium. The analysis will be performed in accordance with the methods contained in U.S. EPA's Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes, 3rd Edition (SW-846). For the purpose of this proposal the costs for the three groundwater samples and nine soil samples will be based on a standard turnaround of two weeks. An expedited 3-day turnaround can be implemented at the request of the City of Elgin. A 50% surcharge will apply to the expedited turnaround. Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 6 Task 3 Geophysical Delineation of Extent Lime Sludge Deposits (Optional) If required ESE will implement the geophysical phase of the project to determine the extent of the lime sludge deposits. Implementation of the geophysical phase will be dependent on the chemical laboratory results. If-the laboratory results do not indicated environmental impacts such as surface exposure of barium to the community or classification as a hazardous material, then it is assumed that corrective action may not need to be implemented and monies spent to delineate the extent of the lime sludge may not be warranted at this time. The geophysical survey will consist of electric resistivity (ER) conductivity survey to locate a suspected lime sludge deposits. The ER survey is capable of delineating both the horizontal and vertical extent of the lime deposits. This method will be very effective in determining the volume of sludge deposits at the subject site. There are other geophysical methods available for lower costs, such as an electromagnetic (EM) conductivity survey. However, these methods will only determine the horizontal extent of the lime sludge. Therefore, the total volume of the material will not be able to be determined using this technique. Determining the extent and volume of the sludge material by geophysical methods is a very effective non-evasive technique. Attempting to delineate the horizontal and vertical extent of the lime sludge by evasive techniques such soil borings or soil probes will generate large amounts of potentially impacted soils that will need to be properly disposed of. The ER survey will be conducted using a Sting R1 earth resistivity meter, which measures the apparent conductivity of the subsurface employing an artificial source which is introduced through point electrodes. The Sting measures electrical potentials at other electrodes. The Swift automatic electrode system will be connected to the Sting to optimize survey efficiency by gathering maximum information with a minimum of electrodes. The Swift also uses redundancies in the data set to reduce the effects of lateral heterogeneities in the earth and to calculate uncertainties in the data. The survey will be conducted automatically using the Sting/Swift dipole-dipole system. The survey area will include an area of approximately 1 acre for the ER. Electrode spacing will be at 10-foot centers along 25 foot lines. The work will be performed by a Project Geophysicist, and the expected timeframe for the field investigation will be approximately one day. The geophysical survey will only be implemented after receipt and interpretation to the chemical analytical results and authorization by the City of Elgin. Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 7 Task 4 Geotechnical Analysis of Lime Sludge Deposits (Optional) Four borings will be advanced at locations provided by the Parks and Recreation Department to provide an accurate description of the subsurface conditions for the construction of playground and picnic structure. It is recommended that boring locations be staggered and not placed in a single line across the subject area. Geotecnical borings can be completed concurrently with the monitoring wells installation. Borings will be advanced to a depth approximately five feet below the base of the lime deposits using hollow stem augers. Based on the available data, it is estimated that each boring will be advanced to approximately 30 to 32 feet below ground surface. Standard penetration tests (SPTs) will be taken every five feet starting at the five foot interval using a standard 2-inch diameter split-barrel sampler equipped with four brass sample liners. Following the SPIT, the core liners will be removed from the barrel and inspected to document and log the lime deposits or soils encountered. At least two of the core liners from each sample interval will be retained for laboratory geotechnical analyses. Sample liners will be capped with plastic caps, sealed with duct tape and labeled with the boring location and sample depth. The geotechnical testing program will include the following: • 15 Unit Weight/ Moisture Contents (ASTM D2216) • 4 Atterberg Limits (ASTM D 421, D 422) • 4 Specific Gravity (ASTM D 421, D 422) • 2 Modified One Dimensional Consolidation Tests (ASTM D 2435) Selected soil samples for geotechnical analyses will be delivered to Tri-Tech Engineering in St. Charles, Illinois. A chain of custody will be used to document the number of samples, sample identifications and geotechnical testing program for each sample. Geotechnical - testing results will be forwarded directly to Chicago office. Following receipt of the geotechnical testing data, the following geotechnical evaluations will be conducted: • Soils Classification: Soils encountered during drilling will be classified in accordance with the Unified Soils Classification System (USCS). 0 Preliminary Settlement Analyses: Using the results of the one dimensional consolidation testing, settlement analyses will be conducted to provide preliminary Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 8 estimates of total and differential settlement that the landfill could experience with time. • Preliminary Stability Analyses: Preliminary slope stability analyses will be conducted to evaluate any potential slope instability that could occur. • Bearing Capacity and Shear Strength: Comparison of actual versus estimated available shear strength will be conducted to assess the bearing capacity of the lime deposits. The objective of these activities will be to identify geotechnical characteristics of the lime deposits that could adversely impact the integrity and long term performance of any future development. The results of the drilling program, geotechnical testing and geotechnical evaluations will be documented in a letter report that will include recommendations for additional testing and/or actions that could mitigate any unacceptable settlement or reduce the potential for slope instability. PROTECT SCHEDULE ESE will initiate the proposed activities within seven (7) working days of being authorized to proceed. ESE anticipates that the installation and development of wells will require one week to complete. Analytical testing is anticipated to be completed in two weeks and a final report to be delivered within two weeks of receipt of the analytical results. The geophysical survey (Task 3), if warranted and authorized, can be initiated within two weeks of receipt of the chemical analytical results and a report to follow approximately two weeks after the field activities are completed. The geotechnical evaluation (Task 4), if authorized, can be initiated at any time during the initial authorization of the project. Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 9 COSTS ESE's cost for implementing the proposed scope of work is $12,745.00 and will be performed on a time and materials basis per the attached Professional Fee Schedule. Costs for increased analytical turnaround (3-days) is included as a separate line item and can be initiated at the request of the City of Elgin. A breakdown of the cost estimate follows: Task 1 - Surface Soil Sampling $2,130.00 Includes ESE's labor, equipment charges and survey $1,980.00 Analytical: Total Barium (10 Samples) $ 150.00 3-Day Turnaround add $58.00 $2,188.00 Tasks 2a and 2b - Monitoring Well Installation and $6,780.00 Hazardous Material Determination Includes ESE's labor and equipment charges, $3,000.00 drilling oversight, well development and sampling. Drilling Subcontractor $3,050.00 Analytical Charges: $ 730.00 Soils: TCLP Barium (6 Samples) Total Barium (3 Samples) pH (6 Samples) Groundwater: TCLP Barium (3 Samples) pH (3 Samples) 3-Day Turnaround add $370.00 $7,150.00 ESE Report Preparation for Tasks 1, 2a and 2b $3.835.00 Includes ESE labor and expenses for the preparation of one draft and one final report. Total Estimate $12,745.00 Total Estimate with 3-Day Turnaround $13,173.00 Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 10 COSTS (Cont.) Optional Services Task 3 - Geophysical Delineation $6,115.00 Includes ESE's labor and equipment charges, and report of findings. Task 4 - Geotechnical Evaluation $8,425.00 Includes ESE's labor and equipment charges, $3,900.00 drilling oversight, and report of findings. Drilling Subcontractor $2,200.00 Analytical Charges: $ 2,325.00 Specific Gravity (4 Samples) Moisture Content (15 Samples) Atterberg Limits (4 Samples) Consolidation Test (2 Samples) Shelby Tube Prep (4 Samples) Brass Sleeve Prep (8 Samples) Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 11 BASIS FOR PROPOSAL The estimated costs identified above are based on assumptions made from the limited knowledge regarding site conditions currently available. Although unlikely for this scope of work, these costs are subject to change if additional information regarding drilling, sampling or analytical conditions are discovered. Assumptions used to prepare the cost proposal include the following: • ESE has not included costs for characterization and disposal of the investigation derived wastes generated during this project. • ESE has assumed that the proposed drilling locations will be accessible using a truck- mounted drill rig. If site conditions warrant use of alternate drilling equipment (i.e., ATV rig) additional charges may apply. • No Client or Agency meetings have been budgeted for this proposal. Costs for ESE attendance in meetings will be on a time and materials basis per the Professional Fee Schedule. • The City of Elgin will provide access to both properties and identify a project contact. • Efforts will be completed in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local requirements. • ESE will contact the local underground utility notification service prior to initiation of drilling activities at the site and will obtain location clearance from the plant contact. • The City of Elgin will be notified of unforeseen changes in the project budget. • Equipment and personnel standby charges will be applied during unanticipated project delays not under the control of ESE or it's subcontractors. • ESE has assumed that difficult drilling conditions will not be encountered. In the event any unidentified underground structures or difficult drilling conditions are encountered, additional costs may be incurred. • A Modified Level D Health and Safety Program will be adhered to by all ESE and subcontractor personnel. If Level C or other conditions are determined necessary by ESE personnel, additional charges will apply to meet the level of protection requirements. Mr. Stephen G. Bone Wright Avenue Park August 13, 1996 Page 12 TERMS AND CONDITIONS ESE appreciates the opportunity to provide this scope of work and cost proposal and looks forward to continuing our working relationship with The City of Elgin. We recognize the need for responsiveness and will commit to meet your schedule deadlines. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact either of the undersigned at your convenience. Sincerely, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, INC. lr'i 0 Mark O. Krueger Stephen M. Linnemann, P.E. Project Geologist Associate Vice President p.c. John Nardozzi-ESE Raymond Moller-City of Elgin Jerry Pask-Elgin Parks& Recreation Attachments MOVSMLmok 96081203.PRO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, INC. PROFESSIONAL FEE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE E-8 I. PERSONNEL Employee Category Rate Per Hour Project Professional $ 85.00 Drilling/Survey Manager $ 80.00 Senior Staff Professional $ 75.00 Staff Professional $ 60.00 Chief Technician* $ 60.00 Senior Technician* $ 55.00 Administrative & Technical Support $ 55.00 Technical Editor $ 50.00 Computer Programmer-Analyst* $ 45.00 Graphic Artist-Cartographer-Drafter* $ 45.00 Technician-Driller-Surveyor* $ 40.00 Word Processor* $ 35.00 Principal Professional $135.00 Chief Professional $125.00 Senior Professional $120.00 Senior Project Professional $105.00 * Certain employees within these categories are non-exempt under the FLSA. Such employees will be charged at 1.5 times the established rate for time expended in excess of 40 hours in any one week. Effective Through December 31, 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, INC. PROFESSIONAL FEE SCHEDULE II. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES A. Travel Expenses Standard Vehicle Mileage Charge $0.35/mile Company Equipped Vehicles (trucks, vans, etc.) Mileage Charge $0.60/mile Airfare, Auto Rental, Taxi actual cost +15% B. Computer Charges (Includes modeling, numerical analyses, and computer aided graphics) $25.00/hour C. Monitoring/Sampling Equipment Daily Rate Portable Gas Chromatograph $720.00 Soil Probe 125.00 Portable Generator 100.00 Photovac TIP' Photoionization Detector 100.00 HNu' Photoionization Detector 100.00 Explosimeter/Oxygen Meter 25.00 Teflon Bailer 15.00 Water Level Indicator 25.00 Data Logger 100.00 Gas Powered Auger 50.00 Hand Auger 20.00 Low Volume Well Pump 10.00 High Volume Well Pump 100.00 Magnetic Locator 25.00 Pressurized Sprayer 7.00 Interface Probe 25.00 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, INC. PROFESSIONAL FEE SCHEDULE D. Protective Clothing and Equipment Modified Level D Protection $ 30.00/person/day Tyvek of poly-coated tyvek suits, Latex overboots and sample gloves Level C Protection $ 70.00/person/day Tyvek or poly-coated tyvek suits, full face respirators, 2 sets of R563A combination respirator cartridges, Latex overboots and sample gloves Level B Protection $200.00/person/day Poly-coated tyvek suits, supplied air respirators, 50-foot air lines, 30-minute SCBA, Latex overboots, sample gloves and vinyl gloves NOTE: 1)The above prices include two sets of disposable clothing per person per day. Additional clothing or equipment is charged as presented below. Standard non disposable protective clothing and equipment damaged or contaminated by site conditions are billed at replacement cost plus 15%. Miscellaneous Protective Gear Half-face Respirator $ 5.00/day Full-face Respirator 25.00/day PVC Rainsuit 20,00/day Safety Harness 5.00/day Latex Sample Gloves 3.00/dozen Silver Shield Gloves 4.30/pair Viton Gloves 29.00/pair Nitrile Gloves 3.15/pair Tyvek Suits 4.50/each Poly-coated Tyvek Suits 8.00/each Saranex Suits 24.00/each Laminated Vinyl Splash Suit 4.50/each Latex Overboots 6.00/pair Poly-coated Tyvek Overboots 16.00/dozen Vinyl Overboots 10.00/pair Duct Tape 4.50/roll Respirator Cartridges - R563A 12.00/set Portable Eyewash Station 50.00/day E. Outside Services cost plus 15% Other direct costs associated with performance of the project including subconsultants, drillers, printing and reproduction expenses. Short Form Contract Not Valid for Services in Excess of$25,000 Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. 5440 N. Cumberland, Suite 111 Chicago, Illinois 60656 TO Client(Show Street Address and Zip Code) Date August 13, 1996 City of Elgin 155 Dexter Court Elgin, Illinois 60120 Page 1 of 1 1. Scope of Work and Schedule: Price(Check Appropriate box) Work to be performed in accordance with the ❑ Fixed Price scope of work described in attached proposal: $ Proposal N°. 559-0999-0171 2. Attachments: X Time and Materials Proposal N°. 559-6999-0171 $ 12,745.00 3. Documents Incorporated by Reference: Proposal W. 559-6999-0171 Authorization and acceptance of this Contract includes acceptance of the terms above, including all attachments, the conditions printed on the reverse side and all documents incorporated by reference. Terms of Payment: 0 % upon signature of Contract. Invoices net 30 days from date of invoice; interest at 1.5%/month applied to all overdue balances beginning 30 days from date of invoice. This Short Form Contract is subject to the Terms and Conditions appearing on the reverse side hereof, including provisions limiting remedies and disclaiming warranties. Authorized: (Client Name) Accepted: Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. By: By: Name: Name: Stephen M. Linnemann, Associate Vice President Terms and Conditions 1. Method of Payment: Monthly, ESE will invoice Client for all Services 8. Required Disclosures by Client: Client shall provide ESE all information rendered during the previous month. Invoices will be due within 30 days after which is known or readily accessible to Client which may be reasonable and/or receipt. Any unpaid charges will draw interest at the lesser of 1 1/s%per month necessary for completion of the Services by ESE. or the highest rate allowed by law, commencing 30 days after date of invoice. Client shall notify ESE in writing of any disputed amount within 15 days after date 9. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be responsible for damages of delays of invoice;otherwise all invoice charges are agreed to be acceptable. Should it caused by Force Majeure or other events beyond the control of the other party and be necessary for ESE to initiate collection procedures for unpaid charges,the cost which could not reasonably have been anticipated or prevented. For purposes of of such procedures will be added to the amount due ESE from client. Fixed price this Contract, Force Majeure included, but is not limited to, adverse weather contracts will be invoiced on a percent complete basis. conditions, floods, epidemics, war, riot, strikes, lockouts and other industrial disturbances;unknown site conditions,accidents,sabotage,fire,loss of or failure 2. Permit Assistance: Client shall assist ESE in obtaining all necessary to obtain permits,unavailability of labor,materials,fuel or services;court orders; governmental permits and/or approvals required for the performance of the acts of God;acts, orders, laws or regulations of the Government of the United Services. ESE's obligations hereunder are specifically subject to the issuance of States or the several states,or any foreign country,or any governmental agency. all such permits and/or approvals. Should Force Majeure occur, the parties shall mutually agree on the terms and conditions upon which the Services may be continued. 3. Standard of Care: The Services will be performed for the exclusive benefit of Client. The Services shall be conducted by ESE consistent with that level of 10. Termination: This Contract may be terminated by either party upon thirty care and skill ordinarily exercised by the engineering and consulting professions (30)days written notice to the other party. Irrespective of which party terminates in the same locale acting under similar circumstances and conditions. EXCEPT or the cause therefor, Client shall, within thirty (30) days of termination, AS SET FORTH HEREIN, ESE MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATION, compensate ESE for costs incurred up to the time of termination,as well as those GUARANTEE,OR WARRANTY,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,IN FACT OR BY associated with termination and post-termination activities,such as demobilization, LAW, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY modifying schedules,reassigning personnel,decontaminating and/or disposing of PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, CONCERNING ANY OF THE equipment,disposal and replacement of contaminated consumables. At any time SERVICES WHICH MAY BE FURNISHED BY ESE TO CLIENT. after the total compensation payable to ESE under this Contract exceeds$25,000, ESE shall have the right to suspend further performance of the Services until 4. Deliverables: All deliverables,including,but not limited to, any and all Client and ESE have executed a more comprehensive contract. reports,drawings,plans,designs and specifications prepared by ESE hereunder shall become Client's property upon final payment for ESE's Services. ESE shall 11. Site Access: Client grants a right of entry to the Site to ESE,its employees, retain copies of all delivembles. Deliverables may not be used or reused by agents and subcontractors,to perform the Services. If Client does not own the Client,its employees,agents or subcontractors on any extension of the project or Site, Client warrants that it has the permission of the owner of the Site to grant on any other project without the prior written consent of ESE,which consent will this right of entry to ESE. If,in order to perform the Services,ESE damages or not be unreasonably withheld. alters a Site owned by a third party,Client agrees to pay the cost of restoring the Site to its condition prior to the performance of the Services. 5. Limitation on the Scope of Services: Client acknowledges that ESE has not had any role in generating,treating, storing or disposing of hazardous or toxic 12. Geophysical Services: ESE does not guarantee any specific results from substances, pollutants and contaminants or other waste materials ("Waste sampling or analytical activity. Client is liable for loss and/or damage to the Materials")which may be present at the Site. Any Waste Materials connected surface or subsurface due to subsurface sampling. ESE is not liable for damage with the Services shall at no time become the property of ESE. Nothing herein to wells caused by subsurface trespass or from operation services. Client will shall requite ESE to assume the status of generator,or a storage,treatment or repair or replace any equipment damaged or lost in a well unless,caused by ESE's disposal facility as those terms are defined by the Resource Conservation and gross negligence or willful misconduct. Recovery of lost equipment will be under Recovery Act, or any state statute or regulation governing the generation, Client's control. Client may accept advice from ESE as to methods to recover the treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste or solid waste. If Services items lost without recourse to damages that may be caused to Client. ESE is not include the transportation of Waste Materials from the Site,ESE may evaluate and liable for the accuracy of copies of the original logs or for recommendations based recommend possible disposal sites for Client's use. ESE cannot accept ownership, on such copies. ESE will provide professional interpretation and recommendations title or responsibility for Client's waste or responsibility for the disposal of any if requested in writing. ESE shall not be responsible for obtaining permits or Waste Materials. Client agrees that it shall evaluate and'select'the proper site permission to log a well on a Site owned by a third party. for treatment or disposal of its Waste Materials and shall be solely responsible therefor. Arrangements made by ESE for treatment,storage,transport or disposal 13. Entire Contract: This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the of any Waste Materials shall be construed as being made solely for Client's benefit parties and supersedes any and all prior written or oral agreements existing and Client shall indemnify and hold harmless ESE against all claims,damages, between the parties. This Contract may be amended only by written instrument losses,liability and expenses,including attorney's fees,which arise therefrom. signed by each party. 6. Limitation of ESE's Liability to Client: Except for circumstances caused 14. Precedence: This Contract shall take precedence over any inconsistent or by the willful misconduct of ESE,all claims for damages asserted against ESE by contradictory provisions contained in any Client-ismed purchase order,requisition, Client,including claims against ESE's directors,officers,shareholders,employees notice to proceed,or like document regarding the Services. and agents,am limited to the greater of n$25,000;or(ii)the total dollar value of this Contract. ESE is not responsible for any special,incidental,indirect,or IS. Survival: All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Contract and consequential damages(including loss of profits),inured by Client as a result of all provisions of this Contract allocating responsibility or liability between Client ESE's performance or nonperformance of Services. Any claim stall be deemed and ESE shall survive the completion of Services hereunder and the termination waived unless made by Client in writing and received by ESE within one(1)year of this Contract. after completion of the Services. 16. Equal Employment Opportunity: If Client is required by law to obtain a 7. Client's Indemnification:- Client shall indemnify and hold harmless ESE, pledge of compliance from ESE in its performance of the Services under this and its shareholders,directors,officers,employees and agents against all losses Contract, ESE agrees to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity and or claims,and costs incidental thereto(including costs of defense,settlement and Affirmative Action Requirements of Executive Order 11246,Section 503 of the reasonable attorney's few)which any or all of them may incur, resulting from Rehabilitation Act of 1973,and/or the Vietnam Era Veterans'Readjustment Act bodily h*tries(or death)to any person,damage(including loss of use)to any of 1974. property,or contamination of or adverse effects on the environment,arising out of or which are in any way connected with n any release or threatened release of 17. Governing Law: This Contract shall be governed by, construed and Waste Materials, or any other activity relating to the Waste Materials, (u) the interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, excluding any negligent acts or omissions of Client, Client's employees, agents and choice of law rules which may direct the application of the laws of any other subcontractors,or(iii)Clients's breach of this Contract. jurisdiction. ESE form C-104 2M El . • Agenda Item Nos September 19, 1996 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Richard B. Helwig, City Manager SUBJECT: Wright Park Investigative Study - Lime Sludge PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with background information concerning Wright Park and the proposed environmental investi- gation of lime sludge deposits at the site. BACKGROUND In response to neighborhood citizen requests for improvements to Wright Park, staff conducted community input meetings in May and June to discuss the Wright Avenue Park project. At the May meeting, a citizen mentioned his recollection of the City of Elgin "dumping" lime sludge from the water treatment plant at the park site it the early 1950 's . Staff researched the allegation and found that the City had, in fact, utilized the area as a lime sludge disposal site prior to establishing Wright Park. In early July, Environmental Services And Engineering, Inc. (ESE) was retained to perform a preliminary site investiga- tion to assess the subsurface soil conditions for potential environmental impacts within the site. The investigation concluded that lime deposits averaging 15 feet in depth were present along the northeast corner of the site, with barium contamination at higher than normal background levels . Discussions with the IEPA confirmed that additional testing would be prudent to determine the following: 1 . The extent of the contamination at the site, including a "footprint" of lime deposits. 2 . Health risks from barium exposure to the general public, associated with use of the site for recreational purposes . Wright Park Investigative Study September 19, 1996 Page 2 3. If lime sludge deposits within the subsurface soils were of sufficient concentrations to be considered hazardous material per IEPA 4 . If the barium contamination had impacted the underlying groundwater. In an effort to address consulting if firms to s conduct an solicited two environmental in-depth environmental audit of the site. The following is a summary of the bids received: Environmental Services & Engineering, Inc• . . $12,745 .00 13,048 . 20 ATEC Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED community groups and other interested parties Staff has kept apprised of the sitfftheld an nformati nalcmeetingsat the August 13, 1996 , sta Isaac Walton League tiwlanticipatedlactivities from ofhther afore _ nary study and to rev e mentioned in-depth environmental audit. Attached are hand- outs distributed at that meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT The low bid for the project is $12,745 .00 . Pursuant to previous City the Council community Block Grant Fund, this project will come project account number 230 Park,.Park,• where Improvements, $100,000 hasbe n sbudgeted. number 154022 - Wright LEGAL IMPACT None. ALTERNATIVES As as the This is a voluntary environmental no disturbedss IEPA• does notgmandate lime/barium deposits a any remedial actions at the site. a However,and to oconfirmhealth concerns for neighbors and park patrons, there is the barium has not adversely impacted the g no alternative to the proposed study. Wright Park Investigative Study September 19, 1996 Page 3 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Environmental Services and Engineering, in the amount of with$12,745 -00 . site ESE nd the findingseof initial study the previous report.familiar with Respectfully submitted, -4 CLLli John Henrici Fire Chief ,�t . Richard B. Helwig City Manager SGB ,., STATUS OF WRIGHT PARK STUDY TO DATE City hired a consultant to conduct a site investigation of the Wright Park area. Five (5) borings were drilled along the east perimeter of the park and one (1) in the center of the south end of the park. These areas were chosen because the City's records indicated that these were the locations of the lime sludge disposal in the 1950's. Lime deposits were encountered in the borings along Wright Avenue to a depth of apprx. 18 feet. The lime deposits are covered with a cap of dirt, two and one half to four feet deep. There is approx. eight feet of sand below the lime deposits. Samples were collected from the borings and sent to a lab for analysis. Analysis showed elevated concentrations of Barium in the lime deposits. Details about Barium Barium is a naturally occurring heavy metal which is the 16th most common element. It makes up approximately 1/2,000th of the earth's crust. It cannot be found in its pure form in nature. It usually binds with another material It only has limited number of uses, including medicine, rubber and paint manufacturing. It has a very low toxicity unless exposure is at high concentrations and duration of exposure is extended/repeated. City's samples were found to be 7,660 ppm -Found in the lime sludge deposits. IEPA guidelines= 5,500 ppm for ingestion 350,000 ppm for inhalation - measurements taken from the first 3 meters of soil (surface exposure) - In a RESIDENTIAL setting where there is continuous exposure. - ACUTE EXPOSURE is 100 times the levels found in our samples. -Worker exposure is 14,000 ppm(higher due to limited time exposure) RISK AT THIS SITE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS IS BASICALLY NONE -Barium in this form is usually not volatile. - It is not usually very mobile. -Posses no health threat to the general public. -RISK is basically NONE at the-reported levels under the present conditions with the 3-4 foot cap of soil. - Possible Problems -Migration of the barium into the underlying ground water. IEPA has Standards for this type of contamination. GUIDELINES vs STANDARDS - SET BY IEPA Guidelines are suggestions for levels/concentrations of contaminants. The clean-up is voluntary, not mandatory. Standards are strict maximum levels. If you exceed the standards, you could be in violation of the law and you may clean up the contamination. IEPA also consideres"site specific" clean-up standards for special circumstances/cases. INTENDED ACTIONS BY THE CITY AT THIS POINT -Hire a consultant to do additional borings and studies to determine the following: 1. Analysis of the barium through the sample analysis. 2. Determine extent of contamination - how large of an area does it cover 3. Determine the"leachability" of the barium through testing of soil samples. 4. Determine if the barium has impacted the ground water. 5. Determine the structural integrity of the soil/sludge to support anticipated play ground equipment. -Two environmental firms are currently formulating bids for the proposed work. We should have the bids back in a week or so. The contract could be awarded within two weeks. - Contractor would put together a SITE REI IEDIATION PROGRAM for submittal and review by IEPA. This process, including IEPA rview could take as long as three months. - IEPA could say that no further action is rerquired and that nothing needs to be done at the site. - IF further action is deemed necessary by IEPA, then they would determine what action(s)were necessary , and set guidelines for desired levels of contamination. Clean-up would be voluntary by the City. - If City conducts clean-up, the environmental contractor would follow the IEPA approved Site Remediation Program. -IEPA would review the Program results and make a determination of No Further Action Required or Additonal Action to be Taken - Disturbance of the lime materials by any means would require monitoring to eliminate possible surface and air contamination.