Dane County Department of Public Works, Highway & Transportation Jerry Mandli, P.E. Commissioner/ Director

Dane County Department of Public Works, Highway & Transportation Engineering Division Highway & Transportation Division Solid Waste Division

The Engineering Division is responsible for providing professional engineering services to county departments; participating in space allocation and development planning; regularly reviewing and assessing county facilities; and developing recommendations for facility repair and maintenance. The Engineering Services Division also designs projects for the county; prepares plans and specifications; and manages the bidding, construction, closeout, and payment of the projects. The Division is responsible for preparing requests for proposals from architectural and engineering consultants for various major county projects or for projects where additional expertise is needed. Engineering Division

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Highway & Transportation Division In order to meet the public’s need for access and freedom of movement, the Dane County Highway and Transportation Department designs, coordinates, and maintains transportation systems that are (1) safe for both workers and the general public; (2) responsive; (3) efficient; (4) effective; (5) environmentally sound; and (6) financially responsible.

Management Responsibilities 541 miles (1,241 lane miles) of County Highways (maintenance & construction) 378 miles (1,270 lane miles) of State and Interstate Highways (maintenance) 1,000 car parking ramp 6 Garage facilities & 4 separate salt storage facilities Oversight to Rail Transit Commissions Total Highway and Transportation Budget = $18,808,900

Planning Information for Decision Making Process for Transportation Projects Yearly Road Inventories – Condition Ratings of Pavements Yearly Structure Ratings/Inspections –Major Bridges & Culverts Traffic Count Information – Problem congestion areas Improvement Studies Accident Maps - Locations with significant accident problems Solicitation of Needs for Local Units of Government Public Input Fund Availability Estimates – (Local, State, County, Federal) Included in Long-term County Capital Improvement Plan Included in the MPO Transportation Improvement Program

Funding for Maintenance Highway and Transportation County Tax Levy (Set by Executive & Board): –$4,499,800 for 2005 General Transportation Aids – Aids formula from WisDOT: –$3,854,700 for 2005

Federal Funding for Construction Federal Funding Enhancement Project Funds Rural Project funding Urban Project funding Bridge Program funding High Hazard Elimination/Safety funding CHIPS Program

Information listed on Dane County’s Internet site for Highway Department General Information including Transportation Committee agendas and minutes Adopt-A-Highway forms Permit forms and provisions Contacts Policies CTH “M” Project Transport 2020, etc.

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Dane County Integrated Solid Waste Management

Mission Statement: To provide an efficient and cost effective solid waste management program which protects the environment and conserves natural resources

No. of licensed landfills currently in Operation: 2No. of licensed landfills currently in Operation: 2 Estimated Total Waste generated/day: 3,000 tonsEstimated Total Waste generated/day: 3,000 tons 953,000 tons/year 953,000 tons/year Waste received daily at Dane Co. Landfill Site 2: 500 tonsWaste received daily at Dane Co. Landfill Site 2: 500 tons About 130,000 tons/year About 130,000 tons/year Waste going to privately owned landfills:Waste going to privately owned landfills: About 253,000 tons/year About 253,000 tons/year No. of Material Recycling facilities (MRFs): 3No. of Material Recycling facilities (MRFs): 3 Estimated diversion: 60% of total waste stream orEstimated diversion: 60% of total waste stream or 570,000 tons recovered per year Tonnage and Diversion

76 Acre Footprint Average Depth-70 feet Receive 500 tons per day Design Volume 7.2 Million Cubic Yards 33 gas wells Leachate is sent to MMSD Landfill Gas to Energy project 2 Cat 3516 Engine Generator Sets Rated At 800 kWh For a total of 1600 kWh Additional gen-sets online in 2004 Dane County Landfill Site No. 2 Quick facts

Dane County Landfill Gas to Energy Projects Closed Verona Landfill Dane County Landfill Site No. 2

Trend: At Dane County Landfill No.2 Tonnage has been fairly stable over last 3 years

Future Issues: Potential for RegionalizationPotential for Regionalization Sustainable facilities Utilizing Bioreactor technologiesSustainable facilities Utilizing Bioreactor technologies Competitiveness with Private SectorCompetitiveness with Private Sector Potential Siting Issues with respect to integratedPotential Siting Issues with respect to integrated Solid Waste Management Facilities Solid Waste Management Facilities