For Immediate Release
For more information contact:
Roger Strout, Internal Audit Director
(813) 274-7159
Roger.Strout@tampagov.net | | |
| Audit Report 08-12, McKay Bay Refuse To Energy Facility, Released |
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Tampa, FL June 25, 2009 - The Internal Audit Department released their audit report of McKay Bay Refuse To Energy Facility.
The City of Tampa’s Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management Department is responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste within the city limits. The entry point for all vehicles entering the facility is known as the McKay Bay Scalehouse. The disposal of the solid waste is primarily through its McKay Bay Refuse to Energy (RTE) facility.
The first retrofit process for the current facility began in 1982 and was completed in 1986 by Waste Management, Inc. Waste Management was also the initial operator for a 20 year period. Waste Management assigned its operation and maintenance (O&M) contract to Wheelabrator McKay Bay Inc. in 1990. Wheelabrator still operates the facility and its current O&M contract will expire in 2021. A second retrofit of the facility began in 1999 and was completed in January 2002. As a result of the retrofits, the City was capable of selling excess energy produced by the facility to Tampa Electric. There have been two Small Power Production Agreements, authorized by the City of Tampa since 1982.
The City of Tampa employs an independent consulting engineer to monitor “the operations and maintenance of the facility.” Currently, this contract is with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
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