Onondaga Lake Amended Consent Judgment

Compliance Program Monthly Report

September 2011

Joanne M. Mahoney, County Executive

Table of Contents

Report from CommissionerGray Projects Update

Progress of Projects Under Construction Progress of Projects In Bidding Phase Progress of Projects in Design Stage Fact Sheets

Green Projects Update Green Program Highlights Non-GIF Project Status Summary Fact Sheets

Green Improvement Fund Green Improvement Fund Program Summary Fact Sheets

Metro WWTP Phosphorus Projects/TMDL/Ambient Monitoring Program Update Metro Phosphorus Optimization Project Metro Phosphorus Work Plan Project Onondaga Lake Water Quality Model/TMDL Ambient Monitoring Program

Water Quality SamplingTributary SamplingTributary Compliance Assessment (August 2011)Three Rivers SamplingOnondaga Lake Compliance Assessment (2011 to-date)CSO 044 Conveyances Project (Groundwater Dewatering Sampling Plan)Phosphorus Fact Sheet

Legislative/Regulatory/Media Update Action Items for County Legislature in the Month of September Action Items for the Environmental Protection Committee in the Month of October Media Articles

Financial Update Contracts

New ContractsAmendments to Existing ContractsChange Orders

FundingGrantsState Bond Act FundsFederal EPA Funds

Federal Army Corps of Engineers FundsLoans

Onondaga County Lake Improvement ProjectFourth Stipulation of the ACJ

Clinton/Lower MIS CSO ImprovementHarbor Brook Drainage Basin CSO AbatementMidland CSO AbatementSewer Separation of CSO Areas:

022/038/040/045/046A/046B/047/048/050/051/053/054Save The Rain Education and Outreach Grant

Appendix Financial Tracking Summary

Federal and State Grants/Loans Approved and Received Federal and Stage Grants/Loans Applied for and not yet approved

Lake Improvement Project Status Report for the period ending 9/30/2011 Chronology of Project Construction Starts Contractors for Construction Projects

Metro Treatment Plant CSOs

Project Progress for the Month of SeptemberReport from CommissionerI am very pleased to report that the OnCenter Convention Center Green Roof Project was completed inSeptember. This is one of several signature Save the Rain campaign projects by the County Executive andis the largest project of the "Project 50" for 2011. The roof is designed to capture over one million gallonsof rainwater on an annual basis and has a longer service life than a traditional roof. The exposure of thisgreen infrastructure to all visitors of the convention center will surely be a testament to OnondagaCounty's commitment to green infrastructure and sustainability.The department's annual open house, conducted on September 17, 2011, was deemed a great successwith over 300 people in attendance. The department has received several accolades from the communitynoting the impressive engineering exhibits, treatment plant tours, educational exhibits, andknowledgeable staff. This event was a proud day for the department. Planning for next year's event hasalready begun.In regards to gray infrastructure, progress continues on the Clinton Storage Project with the contractormobilizing on site and construction stakeout being completed. Similarly, the contractor for the MidlandCSO 044 project has ramped up production by completing support of excavation activities; pipeinstallation will start the first week of October.The department submitted a newly revised copy of the Ambient Monitoring Plan (AMP) to the NYSDEC. Inaccordance with the 4th Stipulation of the ACJ, this plan is designed to enhance monitoring of tributarywater quality in those tributaries impacted by combined sewer overflows to determine the effectivenessof gray and green infrastructure projects. We are anticipating approval of this new plan in the nearfuture.The department continued discussions with the NYSDEC about the development of a new phosphorustotal maximum daily load (TMDL) for Onondaga Lake. The Onondaga Lake Water Quality Model is in thefinal phase of peer review and will soon be available for use as a tool by the NYSDEC for TMDLdevelopment. In turn, the TMDL developed by the NYSDEC will determine what level of phosphorustreatment will be needed at the Metro treatment plant. The results from that TMDL development willdirectly factor into the decision analysis framework that will be completed as part of the Metrophosphorus work plan currently being conducted by the department. More information about this can befound in the new fact sheet included in this report.

_____________________________Michael J. Lannon P.E.Acting Commissioner

GRAY PROJECTS UPDATE

Gray Projects Update:Progress of Projects Under Construction

Harbor Brook Interceptor Replacement Project Installed 7,503 LF of new Harbor Brook interceptor sewer ranging in size from 18 to 36

in diameter. Installed 5,222 LF of new combined sanitary and storm sewers ranging in size from 8 to

42 in diameter. The contractor has begun to put the new interceptor in service by completing the tie-in

to the existing interceptor near Velasko Road, existing local sewers at Holden and Lydellstreets, and regulator sewer tie-ins at CSOs 014, 015, 017, and 018.

The interceptor and other sewers are both 98 percent complete. The project itself is 90percent complete.

Midland CSO 044 Abatement Continued the installation of the sheeting and dewatering systems. Continued excavation of material for the South Avenue regulator structure and flushing

chambers A and B. Continued concrete installation on the South Avenue regulator structure with the

pouring of the side walls.

Clinton CSO Abatement Jett Industries began mobilization in September setting up site security and the project

trailer. The Trolley Lot was officially closed to the public on September 1, 2011. Syracuse Utilities began work on the Clinton CSO Duct Bank Extension on September 12,

2011, and is 75 percent complete as of the end of the month.

Progress of Projects in Bidding Phase

Lower Harbor Brook Conveyances The post-bid meeting for the project was held on September 6, 2011. The Notice to Proceed was issued to low bidder Joseph J. Lane Construction on

September 27, 2011.

Lower Harbor Brook Storage Facility The pre-bid meeting for the project was held on September 7, 2011. Addendum No. 1 was issued on September 20, 2011. Addendum No. 2 was issued on September 26, 2011. Addendum No. 3 was issued on September 29, 2011. The bid opening date is scheduled for October 18, 2011.

Progress of Projects in Design Stage

CSO 022 & 045 Sewer Separation Project Responses to NYSDEC comments were sent on September 14, 2011. Construction advertisement is anticipated to occur in October 2011 after DEC approval.

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FACT SHEETClinton CSO Storage FacilityProject Description: The Clinton CSO Storage Facility Project is a 6 million gallon combined seweroverflow storage facility that will be constructed in the parking area between the elevated rail tracksand Onondaga Creek just south of the Armory Square area of downtown Syracuse (formerly known asthe Trolley Lot). During wet weather events, the facilitys three, parallel 18-foot diameter, undergroundstorage tunnels will capture flow from 8 combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the vicinity of the formerTrolley Lot. The wastewater will be stored in the tunnels until it can be conveyed via the maininterceptor sewer to the Syracuse Metropolitan Sewage Treatment Plant (Metro) for treatment. Theoff-site conveyance piping, which will transmit the flow to the facility, was installed under the ClintonCSO Phase 1 and 2A conveyances projects completed in 2009. There will be additional on-siteconveyance piping installed under this project to connect the existing sewers to the new facility. Inaddition to the tunnels there will be two above ground structures located at either end (east and west)of the parking lot which provide access to the tunnels and house the pumping, grit collection, and odorcontrol facilities

Green Components: To further enhance the sustainability of the facility, the project includes greeninfrastructure components. The stormwater runoff from the entire site that measures approximately275,000 square feet or 6.3 acres will be managed by green infrastructure. The stormwater from thearea surrounding the main structure on the western half of the site will be collected by a series of catchbasins and storm water piping that will outfall into two bio-retention basins. The bio-retention basinswill allow the stormwater to infiltrate into the ground rather than immediately run off to the creek. Inaddition, stormwater runoff from the eastern half of the project site, to be restored as a parking area,will be directed to a subsurface collection facility and used to flush the storage tunnels to clear them ofgrit and debris that may have settled or been left behind after the stored combined sewage wastransmitted to Metro. In addition, a green roof will be installed on the west building.Project Update: Construction started September 1, 2011.

Project: Clinton CSO StorageProject Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: Trolley Lot, SyracuseSewershed: Clinton/Lower MISTechnology: Storage FacilityCapacity: 6,000,000 gallonsAnnual CSO Capture: 114,000,000 gallons# CSOs Abated: 8Completion Date: 12/ 31/13Project Cost: $73,600,00 (est.)Bid Date: 7/14/11Prime Contractor: Jett Industries

West Building Main Control Structure East Building Access Structure

Clinton CSO Storage Facility 3-Dimensional view

Clinton CSO Storage Facility Project Area

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Project: CSO 022/045 SewerSeparation

Project Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: SyracuseSewershed: Clinton/Lower MIS &

MidlandTechnology: Sewer SeparationAnnual CSO Capture: 1,000,000 gallons# CSOs Abated: 2Completion Date: 12/ 31/12Project Cost: $6,320,000 (est.)Bid Date: TBDPrime Contractor: TBD

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FACT SHEETCSO Area 022 and 045 SewerSeparation ProjectProject Description: In 2000, the separations of 13 separate CSO basins were designed to the 95percent stage. The CSO areas represented basins whose full separation would be cost effectivecompared to other CSO abatement technologies. The remaining basins where the full separation hasnot been constructed were CSO areas 022 and 045. CSO area 022 is located in downtown Syracuseand the tributary sewers are located in North Franklin, West Genesee, and Willow streets. Theproposed work to be performed includes 2,000 linear feet (LF) of new sanitary sewer; 800 LF of sewerlining; and twenty (20) internal building separations. CSO Area 045 is located south of downtownSyracuse with the outfall at the intersection of West Castle Street, Hudson Street, and OnondagaCreek. The combined sewage tributary to this outfall is conveyed by combined sewers located inCrescent and Hudson streets. The proposed work to be performed includes: 700 LF of new stormsewer in Hudson and Crescent streets, 1200 LF of sewer lining to convert the existing combinedsewers in Crescent and Hudson streets to sanitary sewers, rehabilitation of the existing sanitarysewer in Rich Street between Hudson and Onondaga Creek, and one (1) private property separation.

Green Components: The County hassuccessfully applied its Greening the Graymission to the project through theimplementation of Green Infrastructure as itrelated to the reconstruction of the Pocket Parkon the corner of West Genesee and NorthClinton Streets. The park had fallen intodisrepair due to settlement issues and will berehabilitated with green components under theCSO 022 project.

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CSO 045 Project Area

CSO 022 Project Area

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Project: CSO 044 ConveyancesProject Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: SyracuseSewershed: MidlandTechnology: Storage & RTFAnnual CSO Capture: 6,000,000 gallons# CSOs Abated: 1Completion Date: 12/31/11Project Cost: $9,900,000 (est.)Bid Date: 9/21/10Prime Contractor: J.J. Lane Construction

CSO 044 Project Area

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FACT SHEETCSO 044 Conveyances ProjectProject Description The CSO 044 Conveyances Project provides for the transmission of wet weatherflow from CSO 044, which discharges to Onondaga Creek at South Avenue and West Castle Street, tothe Midland Regional Treatment Facility (RTF) on the south side of Syracuse. Conveyance of thecombined sewer flow to the Midland RTF will be via approximately 500 linear feet of 96-inch diameterpipeline between the terminus of the 144-inch pipeline installed under the Midland Phase Two RTFand Conveyances Project to CSO 044.

Green Components: In addition to the pipeline, the project will include the construction of a newregulator structure in South Avenue, and two conveyance flushing chambers. The Greening the Graycomponents incorporated include the utilization of captured storm water for the flushing chambers,the installation of rain gardens for storm water infiltration, and an educational interpretive walkway.

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Project: HBIS Replacement & CSOAbatement

Project Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: Harbor Brook Corridor

Fayette St. to Velasko Rd.Sewershed: Harbor BrookTechnology: Interceptor ReplacementAnnual CSO Capture: 36,000,000 gallonsCSOs Addressed: 9Completion Date: 12/31/11Project Cost: $22,900,000 (est.)Bid Date: 11/2/09Prime Contractor: J.J. Lane Construction

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FACT SHEETHarbor Brook InterceptorSewer (HBIS) Replacementand CSO Abatement ProjectProject Description: The HBIS Replacement Project provides for a much needed upgrade to theexisting Harbor Brook Interceptor between West Fayette Street and Velasko Road on the west side ofSyracuse. This length of the interceptor sewer conveys dry weather flow and a portion of the combinedflow from CSOs 009, 010, 011, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, and 018 for conveyance to Metro for treatment.The existing interceptor is a U-shaped cast-in-place concrete pipe constructed in the 1920s and hasfallen into disrepair. Due to the shape and age of the HBIS, flow restrictions have developed which havedecreased capacity and increased infiltration in some areas. The project includes the installation of7,600 linear feet (LF) of new HBIS ranging in size from 18- to 36-inches in diameter, 1,500 LF of newlocal sewers, rehabilitation of 860 LF of 30-inch brick sewer, installation of 4 new regulator manholes,and rehabilitation or replacement of 2500 LF of Harbor Brook Culvert. In addition, during constructionthe available funding allowed CSO areas 013 and 016 to be completely separated which will increaseCSO capture and eliminate two CSO discharge points. As a result, the capture projection for thisproject is anticipated to be 0.9 percent or 36 MG.

Green Components: In addition, the County has successfully applied its Greening the Gray missionto the HBIS Replacement Project. The GI components incorporated into this gray construction projectinclude the installation of approximately 40 enhanced tree basins with infiltration zones and theconstruction of a bio-retention area that will manage stormwater runoff from an area of approximately3.2 acres. The enhanced tree basins will be located on Hartson, Herriman, and Hoeffler streets in theSkunk City area of Syracuse. The bio-retention area will be located at the corner of Grand Avenue andDelaware Street and will contain a series of rain gardens and bio-retention swales which will collect off-site runoff from impervious areas and manage the on-site stormwater as well. The site will have apark-like setting with an educational theme.

HBIS Replacement and CSO Abatement Project Alignment

Construction Photos (L to R) Herriman Street Pavement Restoration 1 and 2, Interceptor Installation

Construction Photos (L to R) Manhole Installation, Brook Box Culvert Installation, Interceptor Installation

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Project: Lower Harbor Brook CSOConveyances & Storage

Project Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: State Fair Blvd. Near

Harbor Brook, SyracuseSewershed: Harbor BrookTechnology: Underground TankCapacity: 4,900,000 gallonsAnnual CSO Capture: 55,000,000 gallons# CSOs Abated: 3Completion Date: 12/31/13Project Cost: $44,400,000 (est.)Bid Date: Conveyances 7/28/11

Storage 8/18/11Prime Contractor: TBD

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FACT SHEETLower Harbor Brook CSOStorage and ConveyancesProjectProject Description: The Lower Harbor Brook CSO Conveyances and Storage Facility Project is a 4.9million gallon combined sewer overflow storage facility that will be located on County owned propertyon State Fair Boulevard between Hiawatha Blvd. and West Genesee Street in the City of Syracuse. Thefacility will capture and store the overflows from CSOs 003, 004 and 063 for up to the 1-year, 2-hourdesign storm event. After the storm event subsides, the contents of the storage tank will be pumpedto the existing Harbor Brook Interceptor Sewer for conveyance to the Metropolitan Treatment Plant(Metro) for full treatment. The project also includes construction of CSO conveyance pipelines onState Fair Blvd., Hiawatha Blvd., and Erie Blvd. to convey combined sewage from the overflowregulators to the storage tanks during rainfall and snowmelt events. Floatables and grit removal willbe included in this facility. Odor control provisions will be incorporated into the facility design and thetank will be completely enclosed.

Green Components: To further enhance the sustainability of the facility, the project includes greeninfrastructure components. The stormwater runoff from the rooftops of the storage tank and controlsbuilding will be stored within the CSO storage tank and used for a second and third cleaning flush ofthe tank. This water will ultimately be treated at Metro eliminating the need for this stormwater to betreated on-site. The stormwater storage is designed to capture the 100-year storm (5.2 inches) fromthe tank and the control building rooftop.

Lower Harbor Brook CSO Storage Facility View from State Fair Boulevard

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GREEN PROJECTS UPDATE

Green Projects Update:Green Program HighlightsProgress continues on the development of the 2011 Project 50 program as part of the Save the Raincampaign. Please refer to the sections below for additional information.

Progress of Projects Under ConstructionAtrium Garage Cistern Pilot Stormwater Detention Cistern

Construction is currently underway (Plumbing Association). Completion set for end ofOctober.

Connective Corridor: Forman Park Porous Pavement Contractor has been selected (Ballard Sports). Construction is currently underway.

Connective Corridor Phase 1 Green Street Contractor (Barrett Paving Materials) has begun construction on Phase I of the project from

the University to Forman Park. Construction currently underway with planned completion byend of 2011.

County Board of Elections Building Bioretention Planters Construction is currently underway (County Facilities).

Downtown Streetscapes 200 Water Street Enhanced Street Trees Contractor selected (Davis Walbridge). Construction set to begin early October.

Downtown Streetscapes 300 Water Street Enhanced Street Trees Contractor selected (Davis Walbridge). Construction set to begin early October.

Erie Canal Museum Green Roof Contractor selected (J&B Installations). Project construction start scheduled for early

October.

Geddes Street Road Reconstruction Curb Extension/Bioretention Contractor selected (John R. Dudley Construction). Construction is significantly complete with

final completion set for early October.

Greening the Gray at Clinton Storage Bioretention Contractor selected (Jett Industries). Construction of facility set to begin in September 2011

with green enhancements to be installed once facility is near completion.

Greening the Gray in Basin 044 Green Street Contractor (J.J. Lane) is currently working on site. Design team (CDM/C & S) are working with

neighborhood to finalize plans on green elements for restoration efforts.

Harrison Street Green Street/Bioretention

Contractor selected (Economy Paving). Construction currently underway.

Hazard Library Green Roof Contractor selected (J&B Installations). Project construction start scheduled for early

October.

OnCenter Convention Center Green Roof Construction complete.

OnCenter Municipal Parking Garage Bioretention Contractor selected (Economy Paving). Construction currently underway.

OnCenter Surface Parking Lot Porous Pavement Contractor selected (Economy Paving). Construction is currently underway.

OnCenter War Memorial Cistern System Water Re-use Multiple contractors selected including: General (CO Falter Construction); Electrical

(Ridley Electrical); HVAC (Joy Process Mechanical); and Plumbing (C& S Tech).Construction is currently underway. Ice provided for rink is currently made almostentirely from rainwater.

SCSD Institute of Technology Sewer Separation Contractor selected (Christa Construction). Sewer and storm water separation project.

Construction is underway (City of Syracuse/Syracuse City School District partnership).

Sunnycrest Park Arena Parking Lot Porous Pavement Contractor selected (Ruston Paving). Construction set to start in early October.

SUNY Upstate Cancer Center Green Roof Project is being managed by SUNY Upstate (LeChase Construction). Construction is currently

underway.

SUNY Upstate Cancer Center Rain Garden/Tree Plantings Project is being managed by SUNY Upstate (LeChase Construction). Construction is currently

underway.

SUNY Upstate: Institute for Human Performance Tree Plantings Construction has begun (Unknown Contractor- procured by SUNY Upstate) on facility

enhancements. Green improvements to be installed once facility construction is nearcompletion.

Street Tree contract (Tumbers Town & Country Landscaping) Enhanced Street Trees Fall tree plantings currently underway.

Water Street Gateway Green Street Contractor selected (Davis Walbridge). Construction set to begin early October.

Projects in Contracting PhaseAvery Avenue at Pass Arboretum Rain Garden

Contract awarded (Economy Paving). Construction set to start in early-October.Harbor Brook Wetland (CSO 018) Treatment Wetland

Contract awarded (AJ Montclair). Construction set to start in early-October.Libraries (Klepper, Hahn and Hyatt) Various Green Infrastructure Enhancements

Bids currently open. Award set for mid-October. Petit Library Hazard Library (Site) White Library Mundy Library Beauchamp Library

Otisco Street Green Corridor Green Street Contract awarded (Derek Tarolli). Construction set to start in mid-October.

SCSD Dr. Weeks Elementary Bioretention Contract awarded (Fahs Construction). Construction set to start in mid-October.

Skiddy Park Enhancements Porous Pavement Contract awarded (ACTS II Construction). Construction set to start in mid-October.

Sunnycrest Park Golf Parking Lot Bioretention Contract awarded (ACTS II Construction). Construction set to start in mid-October.

Wilbur Avenue Zoo Entrance Enhancements Rain Garden Contract awarded (Economy Paving). Construction set to start in early-October.

Progress of Projects in Bidding PhaseEast Water Street Pavement Removal

Targeting use of County Paving Contract. Schedule TBDHughes Magnet School Parking Lot Porous Pavement

Bids due 9/30Pocket Park at W. Genesee and N. Clinton St. Permeable Pavers/Bioretention

Advertises 10/4SCSD Central Offices Parking Lot Infiltration Beds

Bids due 9/29Vacant Lot Project: 701 Oswego St. Infiltration Trenches/Urban Garden

Bids due 10/7

Projects in Design PhaseProjects in 90% Design

Salina Street Post Office Green Roof

Projects in 50% Design

Almond Street Pavement Removal

Everson Garage Cistern

Magnarelli Community Center Green Roof

Save the Rain Project 50 Status Summary

Projects Completed 13Projects Under Construction 23Projects in Contract Phase 12Projects in Bid Phase 5Projects in 90% Design Phase 1Projects in 50% Design Phase 3Projects in Fieldwork Phase 3Projects in Concept Phase 0Other Projects 8GIF Projects Under Contract 19Total Projects (as of 9/30/11 ) 87

FACT SHEETAtrium Garage PilotStormwater Cistern

Project: Atrium Garage PilotStormwater Cistern

Project Owner: Partnership PropertiesProject Location: 201 S. Franklin StreetSewershed: Clinton/ Lower MISGI Technology: Stormwater Detention

CisternCapture Area: 6,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 38,400 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $15,000 (Engineers Estimate)Prime Contractor: Plumbers Association

Project Description: The Atrium Garage is apilot Stormwater Cistern Project, which is thefirst of its kind to be constructed as part of theSave the Rain program. Phase 1 of this pilotproject will reduce runoff by 38,400 gallonsper year, by intercepting stormwater fromone of the drain inlets on the top floor of theAtrium Garage parking deck. The suitabilityof the design will be monitored afterinstallation so that future cistern projects canbe optimized for performance.The parking deck is drained via multiple inletson the top floor, which are conveyed by 4-inchdiameter roof drains to a discharge pipe in theground floor slab, and out to the combinedsewer system. By intercepting one of these 4-inch roof drains on the ground floor with acistern tank, the discharge opening is reducedvia a 1-inch diameter opening that allows therunoff to collect in the tank and slowlydischarge into the combined sewer systemafter the rain has subsided.The proposed 500-gallon polyethylene cisterntank will feature a bypass system that willallow normal flow from the roof drain whenthe tank is completely filled. The tank is sizedto fit within a vacant area of the parking deck,so that no existing parking spaces will be lost.

Conceptual Rendering ofStormwater Cistern

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Conceptual Rendering of the Pilot Stormwater Detention Cistern at Atrium Garage

Visual rendering above prepared by Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt

Schematic of Porous Concrete and SubsurfaceInfiltration Bed

Rain Garden

FACT SHEETBeauchamp Library

Project: Beauchamp LibraryProject Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: 2111 South Salina St.Sewershed: MidlandGI Technology: Rain Garden, Tree Trench,

Porous PavementCapture Area: 13,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 225,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $85,000 (est.)Bid Date: 9/8/11Prime Contractor: Davis Wallbridge

Project Description: The Beauchamp LibraryProject is part of the Onondaga County PublicLibraries (OCPL) Green Library Initiative,where the Save the Rain program ispartnering with OCPL to capture stormwaterwhile providing aesthetic benefits to thelibraries.

The Beauchamp Library Project consists oftwo porous concrete areas in the existingparking lot, as well as a tree trench systemalong S. Salina Street. Additionally,stormwater from the roof of the library will becaptured by rerouting the main roof leaderfrom its connection to the combined sewerinto a rain garden adjacent to the library.These green improvements contribute to areduction of 225,000 gallons of stormwaterfrom entering the combined system annually.

Conceptual Rendering of Beauchamp Library Project

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FACT SHEETConnective Corridor Phase 1

Project: Connective Corridor Phase 1Project Owner: City of SyracuseProject Location: University Ave.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Green StreetCapture Area: 326,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 5,742,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $948,717 (bid)Prime Contractor: Barrett Paving Materials, Inc.

Project Description: The Connective Corridorproject is a major infrastructure plan that willcreate a strong visual and physical link along themajor streetscape connections betweenSyracuse University and the downtown businessdistricts. The project builds upon needed publicworks improvements, incorporating greeninfrastructure such as tree trenches and porouspavement into traffic-calming streetscapedesigns that feature bicycle lanes, landscapebuffers between vehicular and pedestrian zones,and enhanced pedestrian facilities. The projectrequired close collaboration and cooperationamong the City, Syracuse University, and theCounty.

This first phase of the Connective Corridorproject involves the design and construction of agreen street on the section of UniversityAvenue between East Genesee and WaverlyStreets, in the heart of the Syracuse Universityarea. The project is one of the most significantcollaborations between the City, County andSyracuse University and will address aconsiderable amount of stormwater run-offonce completed. In addition to large-scalecapture, the project provides a showcase for theimplementation of green infrastructure in urbansettings in a highly traveled corridor of the City.

Existing Conditions

Proposed Streetscape Concept

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FACT SHEETCounty Board of ElectionsBuilding

Project: County Board of ElectionsBuilding

Project Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: 1000 Erie Blvd. WestSewershed: N/AGI Technology: Stormwater Planter BoxesCapture Area: 6,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 114,000 gallonsYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $0Bid Date: N/APrime Contractor: County Facilities

Stormwater Planter Box to be Installed at theCounty Board of Elections Building

Stormwater Planter Box Detail

Project Description:The County Board of Elections BuildingProject is a green project that is outside ofthe combined sewershed districts of theAmended Consent Judgement. Thisproject is being done voluntarily byOnondaga County as part of theexpansion of the Save the Rain campaigncountywide. This project consists of re-routing roof leaders to direct stormwaterfrom the roof into planting beds andplanter boxes between the building andthe parking lot of the property.

These planter boxes and planting beds willbe located on the south and east sides ofthe building where the roof leaders will bedraining. Additionally, a rain barrel will beinstalled to capture supplementalstormwater from the roof of the buildingto water the plants in the planting bedsand planter boxes during dry periods ofthe year. In total, this project captures114,000 gallons of stormwater annually.

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Conceptual Rendering of County Board of Elections Green Project

FACT SHEETDowntown Streetscapes

Project: Downtown StreetscapesProject Location: 300 Block of Montgomery St.

& 200 Block of E Water St.Project Owner: City of SyracuseSewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Enhanced Street TreesCapture Area: 17,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 300,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $177,300 (est.)Bid Date: 8/9/11Prime Contractor: Davis Wallbridge

Project Description: OnondagaCounty is working with the City ofSyracuse to develop streetscapeimprovements on E. Water andMontgomery streets. The designsinclude the planting of enhancedstreet trees in the right-of-way andcurb extensions at theintersections of S. Salina &Montgomery streets

The enhanced tree pit designprovides a wide storage and soiltrench area for trees to maximizestormwater intake. This enhancedtree system will have a dramaticeffect on the growth, vitality, andlifespan of the tree.

The project is part of the Save theRain Urban Forestry program thatwill plant over 8,500 trees by 2018and is part of the long termstrategic vision for a green corridoralong E. Water Street from S.Warren Street to Erie Boulevard.

Proposed Street Tree Species

Example of Enhanced Tree Pit Detail

Conceptual Rendering of Green Infrastructure on Streetscape of the 200 Block of E. Water Street

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FACT SHEETErie Canal Museum Green Roof

Project: Erie Canal MuseumGI Technology: Green RoofProject Location: 318 Erie Blvd. EastProject Owner: Onondaga CountySewershed: Clinton/Lower MISCapture Area: 2,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 39,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $40,480 (conceptual)Bid Date: 6/2/11Prime Contractor: J&B Installations

Erie Canal Museum Before Green Roof

Example of Green Roof Implementation

Project Description: The project will take placeon the site of the Erie Canal Museum, located onEast Water and Market Street and is known forhaving a comprehensive collection of Erie Canalrelated documents, photographs, prints, and rarebooks. Founded in 1962, the museum is housed inthe National Register 1850 Weighlock Building.

The Erie Canal Museum stormwater retrofitproject features the installation of a green roof onone of the main buildings at the Erie CanalMuseum and Visitor Center. The green roof willfeature plantings in a lightweight growingmedium on top of a waterproof membranedesigned to capture stormwater, irrigateplantings, and allow excess stormwater toevapotranspirate which will ultimately preventstormwater from leaving the rooftop and enteringthe combined sewer system.

Diagram of Green Roof Implementation

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FACT SHEETGeddes Street RoadReconstruction

Project: Geddes StreetProject Owner: City of SyracuseProject Location: 300-500 Blocks of S. Geddes St.Sewershed: Harbor BrookGI Technology: BioretentionCapture Area: 29,700 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 523,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $203,000 (bid)Bid Date: 6/9/11Prime Contractor: John R. Dudley Construction

Project Description: The Geddes StreetRoad Reconstruction Project will becoordinated with needed public roadwayimprovements along South Geddes Street,which borders the George Fowler HighSchool parking lot and sports fields inaddition to other parcels.

This project features the design andinstallation of vegetated curb extensionsadjacent to the sidewalk on the westernside of the 300-500 blocks of SouthGeddes Street. Vegetated curb extensionswith subsurface infiltration trenches willcapture and infiltrate stormwater runofffrom the right of way, preventingapproximately 523,000 gallons per yearfrom entering the combined sewersystem.

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Example of a Vegetated Curb Extension

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FACT SHEETHarbor Brook Wetland Project

Project: Harbor Brook WetlandsProject Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: Velasko Rd. & Grand Ave.Sewershed: Harbor BrookGI Technology: Constructed WetlandCapture Area: 145 acresRun-off Reduction: 13,600,000 gal/yrYear Completed: TBDConstruction Cost: $260,000Prime Contractor: AJ Montclair

Project Description: The Harbor Brook CSO 018 Constructed Wetlands Pilot Treatment System willserve the dual purposes of treating overflows from CSO018, currently discharged into Harbor Brook,while also acting as a demonstration project to test the effectiveness of three types of constructedwetland treatment systems. In 2011, the compensatory storage portion of the work will be completed.Based on the knowledge gained from this pilot project, these wetland systems may be integrated aspart of a larger constructed wetland treatment system along Harbor Brook with additional water quality,natural habitat, recreational, educational, and other community benefits. The project will be locatedwithin the approximately 34 contiguous acres of Onondaga County-owned land known as the VelaskoRoad Detention Basin. This constructed wetland pilot project will capture and treat approximately 13.6million gallons of combined sewage each year and substantially improve the quality of the stormwaterdischarge into Harbor Brook.

The Future Location of the Constructed Wetlands

Conceptual Rendering of the Wetlands

The Site of the Harbor Brook Constructed Wetlands

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FACT SHEETHarrison Street Commercial Green Street

Project: Harrison St. - Green StreetProject Owner: City of SyracuseProject Location: 300 Block of Harrison St.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: BioretentionCapture Area: 10,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 180,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $125,000 (conceptual)Bid Date: 7/21/11Prime Contractor: Economy Paving

Existing Conditions

Proposed Concept Streetscape Bioretention

Project Description: The project is located onthe southern side of Harrison Street, betweenMontgomery and State streets, on the northernside of the OnCenter Convention Center(across from the historic War Memorial Arena).The OnCenter is home to countlessentertainment attractions for local, regional,and national audiences. Since 1992, theOnCenter has been the premiere conventionlocation for the region.

The stormwater retrofit project along the 300block of Harrison Street next to the OnCenterfeatures the installation of a new sidewalkplanter that uses bioretention practices tocapture and treat surface runoff from theadjacent roadway. Runoff enters the plantervia four new curb stormwater inlets, irrigatingthe new native shade trees, ornamental shrubs,and colorful perennials, and then infiltratesthrough an aggregate trench down into thesub-grade below.

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FACT SHEETHazard Library Green Roof

Project: Hazard Library Green RoofProject Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: 1620 West Genesee St.Sewershed: Harbor BrookGI Technology: Green RoofCapture Area: 5,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 88,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $92,000 (conceptual)Bid Date: 6/2/11Prime Contractor: J&B Installations

Diagram of Green Roof Implementation

Proposed Roof LayoutExisting Conditions

Project Description: This project involves agreen roof installation at the Hazard BranchLibrary. Located at the intersection of W.Genesee Street and St. Marys Avenue, theHazard Branch Library has over 100 years oflibrary service to Syracuses West Side.

The proposed stormwater retrofit project willinstall a vegatated roof system on a largeportion of the existing library rooftop. Thegreen roof will feature plantings in alightweight growing medium on top of awaterproof membrane, designed to capturestormwater, irrigate the plantings, and allowexcess stormwater to evapotranspirate. Themembrane for the roof is currently in place,with plantings of the sedum turf planned forthis fall.

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Visual renderings prepared by Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt

Tree Trench Rendering

Rendering of Porous PavementParking Spaces

Rendering of Porous Pavement Strip

FACT SHEETHazard Library

Project: Hazard Library Site ImprovementsProject Owner: Onondaga County Public LibrariesProject Location: 1620 West Genesee StSewershed: Harbor BrookGI Technology: Porous Pavement, Tree TrenchCapture Area: 15,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 270,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $125,000 (est.)Bid Date: 9/8/11Prime Contractor: Davis Wallbridge

Project Description:The Hazard Library Project is part of theOnondaga County Public Libraries (OCPL)Green Library Initiative, where the Savethe Rain program is partnering with OCPLto capture stormwater while providingaesthetic benefits to the libraries.

The Hazard Library project consists ofporous concrete areas in the existingparking lot, as well as a new tree trenchsystem. Beneath the porous concreteareas in the parking lot are infiltration bedsthat are connected via stormwater piping.The advantage to connecting theseinfiltration beds is that the piping betweenthe infiltration beds will conveystormwater throughout the infiltrationsystem. This will maximize the capturevolume of this system. These greenimprovements contribute to a reduction of270,000 gallons of stormwater fromentering the combined system annually.

This is the second Save the Rain project tobe completed at the Hazard Library. InJune 2011, the Hazard Library Green Roofproject was bid and awarded to J&BInstallations, who will be constructing thegreen roof in the late summer or early fallof 2011.

Conceptual Rendering of Hazard Branch Library Site Improvements Project

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FACT SHEETHughes Magnet SchoolParking Lot

Project: Hughes Magnet SchoolProject Owner: Syracuse City School Dist.Project Location: 370 Jamesville AveSewershed: MidlandGI Technology: Porous Pavement,

Infiltration BedCapture Area: 80,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 1,504,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $292,000 (est.)Bid Date: 9/30/11Primary Contractor: TBD

Project Description:The project at Hughes Magnet Schoolinvolves the construction of a new parking lotthat is able to capture stormwater runoff notonly from the new construction, but also fromthe existing parking lot, school roof, andJamesville Ave. This unique project is able toprevent approximately 1.5 million gallons ofstormwater from entering the combinedsewer system annually.

The new parking lot will consist of porousasphalt parking stalls and standard asphaltdriving lanes. Beneath the entire parking lot isa subsurface infiltration bed that is sized tohandle runoff from this large drainage area.

The existing parking lot and roof leaderconnections to the combined sewer systemwill be intercepted and re-plumbed into thesubsurface infiltration bed in the new parkinglot. Also included in this project is a smallplanting area between the new parking lotand Jamesville Ave. that will handle additionalstormwater from surrounding areas.

Aerial Photograph of Drainage Area Tributaryto New Parking Lot

Aerial Photograph of Existing Conditions ofLocation of New Parking Lot

Conceptual Rendering of Hughes Magnet School Parking Lot Green Infrastructure Project

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Visual rendering prepared by Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt

Example of Porous Pavers around a Tree Trench

Rendering of Porous Parking Lot

FACT SHEETMundy Branch Library

Project: Mundy Branch LibraryProject Owner: Onondaga County Public LibrariesProject Location: 1204 South Geddes St.Sewershed: Harbor BrookGI Technology: Porous Pavement, Dry Well,

Permeable PaversCapture Area: 9,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 148,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $100,000 (est.)Bid Date: 9/8/11Prime Contractor: Davis Wallbridge

Project Description:The Mundy Library Project is part of theOnondaga County Public Libraries(OCPL) Green Library Initiative, wherethe Save the Rain program is partneringwith OCPL to capture stormwater whileproviding aesthetic benefits to thelibraries.

The Mundy Library project consists of aporous concrete area and a new drywellin the existing parking lot. The porousconcrete areas are designed to allowstormwater to infiltrate through theminto a subsurface infiltration bed. Aunique facet of the drywell that will beinstalled at Mundy Library is that it willcapture stormwater not only fromportions of the parking lot, but also fromthe roof via roof leader rerouting andfrom a permeable infiltration bed Northof the building. These greenimprovements contribute to a reductionof 148,000 gallons of stormwater fromentering the combined system annually.

Conceptual Rendering of Mundy Branch Library Project

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FACT SHEETOnCenter MunicipalParking Garage

Project: OnCenter Parking GarageProject Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: 817-835 S. State StreetSewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: BioretentionCapture Area: 72,500 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 1,277,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $234,000 (est.)Bid Date: 7/21/11Prime Contractor: Economy Paving

Existing Site Conditions

Examples of Rain Garden(Dry and Wet Conditions)

Project Description: The OnCenter WarMemorial Arena Parking Garage Project will takeplace at the municipal parking garage to the eastof the historic OnCenter/War Memorial Arena.The OnCenter is home to countlessentertainment attractions for local, regional, andnational audiences. Since 1992, the OnCenterhas been the premiere convention location forthe region.

The project involves the design and constructionof rain gardens on the existing landscapesurrounding the garage. This new bio-retentionfeature will capture and infiltrate the stormwater runoff coming from the existing roofleaders and pipe/downspout infrastructure of theparking garage facility. Disconnecting thisexisting infrastructure from the conventionalsewer system will result in an annual capture ofapproximately 1.3 million gallons of storm waterper year.

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FACT SHEETOnCenter Convention CenterGreen Roof

Project: OnCenter Green RoofProject Location: 800 South State St.Project Owner: Onondaga CountySewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Green RoofCapture Area: 60,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 1,033,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $1,038,000 (bid)Bid Date: 3/22/11Prime Contractor: J&B Installations

Project Description: The stormwater retrofit atthe OnCenter Complex is one of several GIprojects being constructed on site at theConvention Center. The OnCenter is home tocountless entertainment attractions for local,regional and national audiences. Since 1992, theOnCenter has been the premiere conventionlocation for the region.

The Green Roof at the OnCenter involves theinstallation of a green roof system on the60,000+ square foot rooftop of the ConventionCenter. The design consists of a waterproofmembrane liner that is covered with a layer oflightweight growing medium and planted with amix of sedums (low-growing succulentvegetation). The new rooftop landscape is a self-sustaining system requiring little maintenanceonce established and relies upon naturalprocesses to retain and evapotranspiratestormwater runoff. Upon completion of theproject, the green roof will be one of the largestin the Northeast region.

Aerial View of Convention CenterBefore Green Roof Installation

Photos of Green Roof under ConstructionApplication of Roof Membrane

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FACT SHEETOnCenter Surface Parking Lot

Project: OnCenter Surface LotProject Location: 801-813 S. State St.Project Owner: Onondaga CountySewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Porous Pavement,

Tree TrenchCapture Area: 134,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 2,360,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $812,000 (est.)Bid Date: 7/21/11Prime Contractor: Economy Paving

Site Conditions Before Construction

Diagram of Porous PavementPorous Asphalt

Project Description: This project will take placeat the existing surface parking lot across thestreet from the site of the historic War MemorialArena. The OnCenter is home to countlessentertainment attractions for local, regional,and national audiences. Since 1992, theOnCenter has been the premiere conventionlocation for the region.

The Surface Lot is the site of a stormwaterretrofit project that will repave the existingparking lot with porous asphalt. In addition tothe pavement resurfacing, the project featuresthe design and construction of an infiltrationtrench along three sides of the parking lot tomanage runoff from the entire lot as well asfrom adjacent streets. The project also featuresa new tree infiltration trench and a new sectionof sidewalk.

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FACT SHEETOnCenter War MemorialSystem CisternProject Description: The OnCenter WarMemorial Arena Rainwater Reuse SystemProject is located on the site of the OnondagaCounty War Memorial Arena, bounded byMadison, South State, Harrison, andMontgomery streets. Since 1951, the WarMemorial has been home to countless concerts,conventions, and various community events. Thearena is currently the home of the SyracuseCrunch Hockey team of the AHL.

The innovative water re-use system will belocated within the basement of the Arena andinvolves the design and construction ofapproximately 15,000 gallons of below-groundrainwater storage, in addition to the installationof filtration, disinfection, and water reusetechnology. The project is intended to recapturerain water and snow melt runoff from the WarMemorial Arena roof, reusing the capturedrunoff primarily for ice production and icemaintenance for events at the arena, includingsporting events and family entertainment.

Project: War Memorial Cistern SystemProject Location: 200 Madison St.Project Owner: Onondaga CountySewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Rain CisternCapture Area: 44,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 400,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: 1.229.251Bid Date: 6/29/11Prime Contractor: CO Falter Construction

Aerial View of the War Memorial Rainwater Reuse SystemCentral Treatment Process

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FACT SHEETOtisco Street Green Corridor

Project: Otisco Street Green CorridorProject Owner: City of SyracuseProject Location: Otisco St. from S. Geddes to

Seneca St.Sewershed: Clinton/Harbor BrookGI Technology: Curb Extensions, Rain GardensCapture Area: 76,981 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 2,240,845 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $1,092,000 (engineers est.)Bid Date: 9/7/11Prime Contractor: Derek Tarolli

Project Description: Phase 1 of the OtiscoStreet Green Corridor is the first residentialgreen street project to be constructed aspart of the Save the Rain program. Theproject has many aspects, but the mainaspect is that existing curb lines along OtiscoStreet at the intersections of S. Geddes,Ontario, and Seneca Streets will be extendedapproximately 6 feet into the road. The newcurb line that will be set will include curbstormwater inlets that allow stormwater torunoff into new bioretention areas betweenthe new curb and existing curb. This greenpractice allows for substantial stormwatercapture. Phase 1 of the Otisco Street GreenCorridor Project allows for a runoff reductionof almost 2.25 million gallons per year.

Not only do curb extensions providesubstantial stormwater capture, but theyalso act as traffic calming devices in thatthey promote safer travel.

The new rain gardens that will beconstructed within the curb extensions willnot only capture stormwater, but they willalso provide a small amount of treatment tostormwater runoff. In other residential greenstreet projects throughout the country, theserain gardens have become communitygardens in that residents take homage torain gardens in front of their homes andprovide maintenance when necessary.

Conceptual Rendering of CurbExtensions and Rain Gardens

Curb Extension with Infiltration Trench

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Aerial View of Otisco Street Green Corridor: Phase I, Spanning Otisco Street from Intersectionwith South Geddes Street to Intersection with Seneca Street

Conceptual Rendering of the First Phase of the Otisco Street Green Corridor Project

Renderings prepared by Viridian Landscape Studio

FACT SHEETPark Greening AlongAvery AvenueProject Description: The Avery AvenuePass Arboretum Project is one of manycollaborations between Onondaga Countyand the City of Syracuse ParksDepartment. The project will consist of theinstallation of 11,000 square feet of raingardens along the east side (Avery Ave.) ofthe park. The location is an ideal spot foreducation opportunities with walkways andpedestrian traffic woven into the footprint.

This project was designed withconsideration for historic preservation andwas approved by the City of SyracuseLandmark Preservation Board. The newplantings in Pass Arboretum were chosenaccording to the vegetation historicallyfound in this park.

Project: Park Greening along AveryAve. (Pass Arboretum)

Project Owner: Syracuse Parks Dept.Project Location: Avery Ave. Between

Tompkins St. & Bryant St.Sewershed: Harbor BrookGI Technology: Rain GardensCapture Area: 39,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 746,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $316,420Prime Contractor: Economy Paving

Crosssection of the site at Avery Avenue

Site of the rain garden before construction Rendering of the rain garden after completion

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Conceptual Rendering of the Vegetated Infiltration Basins along Avery Avenue

Visual renderings prepared by Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt

FACT SHEETPetit Library

Project: Petit LibraryProject Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: 105 Victoria PlaceSewershed: ErieGI Technology: Porous Pavement, Tree Trench,

Permeable PaversCapture Area: 11,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 189,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $105,000 (est.)Bid Date: 9/8/11Prime Contractor: Davis Walbridge

Project Description:The Petit Library Project is part of theOnondaga County Public Libraries(OCPL) Green Library Initiative, wherethe Save the Rain program is partneringwith OCPL capture stormwater whileproviding aesthetic benefits to thelibraries.

The Petit Library project consists ofporous concrete areas within the existingparking lot. Beneath the porous concreteareas are large stone infiltration basinsdesigned to capture runoff from thewhole parking lot. The two infiltrationbasins are also connected to an existingcatch basin along Victoria Place, so whena large storm event occurs, stormwaterthat exceeds the capacity of theinfiltration basin systems will be allowedto overflow into the combined system.

Another facet of this project is that infront of the building, permeable paverswill be installed around a tree trench thatwill allow for the capture of stormwaterfrom the surrounding sidewalk, as well asportions of Victoria Place. These greenimprovements contribute to a reductionof 189,000 gallons of stormwater fromentering the combined sewer systemannually.

Schematic of Porous Concrete and Infiltration Bed

Rendering of Porous Pavement & Tree Trench

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Conceptual Rendering of Petit Branch Library Green Infrastructure Project

FACT SHEETPocket Park at West Geneseeand North Clinton Streets

Project: Pocket ParkProject Owner: City of SyracuseProject Location: Corner of W. Genesee St.

& N. Clinton St.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Bioretention Planters,

Permeable PaversCapture Area: 7,120 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 125,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $105,000 (est.)Bid Date: TBD (Included in

CSO 022 /045 Sewer Separation bid)Prime Contractor: TBDProject Description: This stormwater retrofitproject takes place on the site of an existing 2500

square foot City of Syracuse park at the northwestcorner of West Genesee and North Clinton streets.The park is currently closed to the public and willbe redeveloped to address stormwater runoff bothon site and from adjacent streets.

After thorough excavation and backfill, the newPocket Park design will feature two stormwaterplanters offset from the sidewalk. The plantershelp to physically define the extents of the PocketPark, with one side of the planter serving as aseatwall to provide additional seatingopportunities for the public. The planters collectstormwater runoff from West Genesee and NorthClinton streets via two new curb inlets anddecorative cast iron trench drains set into theexisting sidewalk. The planters are planted with amixture of native shrubs and perennials thatprovide visual interest to this urban park space.

The interior of the park is redesigned to featurepermeable pavers, benches, reconstructedplanters with native shrubs and perennials, andnew canopy trees planted in structural soil toensure adequate soil volume.

This Pocket Park project is being incorporated intothe CSO 022 Sewer Separation project, which ispart of the Grey portion of the Save the RainProgram. It is expected to capture 125,000 gallonseach year.

Stormwater Planters with Seatwall Detail

Conceptual Rendering ofProposed Park Design

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Conceptual Rendering of the Pocket Park Project

FACT SHEETSCSD Central OfficesParking LotProject Description: This project involves theconstruction of two infiltration trenches understandard asphalt and two infiltration bedsbeneath porous asphalt in the parking lot of theSyracuse City School District (SCSD) CentralOffices on Harrison Street. These installations ofgreen infrastructure are expected to capture overtwo million gallons of stormwater each year.

A unique facet of this particular project is thedesign of an infiltration bed along Harrison Streetthat will be 12 feet deep to allow the interceptionof a 24 storm sewer line. This storm sewer lineoriginates from the adjacent HutchingsPsychiatric Center, allowing for the capture ofrunoff from not only the Central Offices ParkingLot, but also from the roof of all of the Hutchingsbuildings and Hutchings parking lot, making thisparticular project one of the most cost-efficientprojects thus far in the Save the Rain program.

Project: SCSD Central OfficesParking Lot

Project Owner: SCSDProject Location: 725 Harrison StSewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Porous Pavement,

Infiltration BedsCapture Area: 125,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 2,036,000 gal/yrYear Completed: TBDConstruction Cost: $506,755 (Engineers Estimate)Bid Date: 9/29/11Prime Contractor: TBD

Aerial View of SCSD Central Offices ParkingLot Prior to Construction

Schematic of Porous Pavement andInfiltration Bed

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Aerial view of green infrastructure installations at SCSD Central Offices

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FACT SHEETSCSD Institute of Technology

Project: SCSD Institute of TechnologyProject Owner: Syracuse City School DistrictProject Location: 258 E. Adams St.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Sewer Separation with

Water Quality TreatmentCapture Area: 128,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 2,251,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: N/A (County not contributing

funds for this project)Bid Date: N/APrime Contractor: Christa Construction

Aerial View of SCSD Institute of Technology

Proposed Building Addition andStormwater Plan

Project Description: The stormwater retrofitproject at the Syracuse City School District (SCSD)Institute of Technology, located at the intersectionof E. Genesee Street and Fellows Avenue, is part ofthe on-going collaboration between OnondagaCounty, the SCSD, and the City of Syracuse. Theschool was originally built in 1900 and was added tothe National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

The project features sewer separation with waterquality treatment as part of an overall renovationand expansion at this site which includes parking lotresurfacing and a new building addition to the mainfacility. Sewer separation involves the installation ofnew pipelines to specifically collect and transmitstormwater to the nearest water body, while theexisting sewer pipeline remains in place to solelyconvey sewage to a treatment plant. The twoseparated pipe networks greatly alleviate theamount of stormwater that enters the sewer systemand allows greater management of wet-weatherflow.

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FACT SHEETSkiddy Park Enhancements

Project: Skiddy Park EnhancementsProject Owner: Syracuse Parks DeptProject Location: 300 Tioga St.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Flexible Porous Pavement,

Spray Fountain RetrofitCapture Area: 23,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 898,000 gal/yrYear Contracted: 2011Construction Cost: $194,000 (est.)Bid Date: 9/15/11Prime Contractor: ACTS II Construction

Project Description:The Skiddy Park Enhancements Project is done incollaboration with the City of Syracuse ParksDepartment and the Near West Side Initiativesnew playground equipment project and will be thesecond Save the Rain project to be completed atSkiddy Park this year (after the porous basketballcourts).

This project consists of removing all existingasphalt pavement in the park and installing new10 foot wide flexible porous pavement walkways.Around the existing field house will be aninfiltration trench that captures runoff from bothTully and Tioga streets. In addition, a pilot for theSave the Rain City Parks Water Spray FountainVolume Reduction Initiative will be implementedas part of this project. This will consist ofremoving the existing water spray feature andinstalling a new feature that will have a pushbutton timer and control panel that will only allowthe fountain to run at certain times during theday. This is a vast improvement compared tocurrent conditions where the fountain runs all dayand night from mid-May to mid-October. Thismeasure alone prevents 493,000 gallons of waterfrom entering the combined sewer annually.Overall, the project reduces 898,000 gallons ofrunoff annually.

New Water Spray Fountain Feature(Courtesy: Water Odyssey)

Schematic of Flexible Porous Pavement

Conceptual Rendering of Skiddy Park Enhancements Project

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FACT SHEETStreet Tree Plantings

Project: Street Tree Planting ContractProject Owner: Various OwnersProject Location: Various LocationsSewershed: N/AGI Technology: Tree PlantingsCapture Area: N/ARun-off Reduction: 1,200,000 gal/yearYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $122,352 (bid)Prime Contractor: Tumbers Town & Country

Landscaping

Ball & Burlap (B & B) Planting Details

Project Description: Tree canopycoverage is vital for urban stormwatermanagement as trees capture and storerainwater in their canopies and root zones,eventually releasing this water over timeinto the atmosphere throughevapotranspiration. Trees also help toslow down and temporarily storestormwater runoff due to their physicalpresence and the ability of tree roots toimprove soil conditions to promoteinfiltration. Urban trees also provide a hostof other community benefits includingthose related to aesthetics, air quality,shading, property values, and energy.

This comprehensive Street Tree PlantingContract addresses stormwatermanagement by specifying and securingplant materials and services for theplanting of trees throughout the City ofSyracuse as part of the Onondaga CountySave the Rain program during the 2011spring and fall planting seasons. Ananticipated 350 balled and burlapped(B&B) trees will be planted during thecontracts first year along with 250 bareroot and container trees to be planted bythe City-County arborist and communitygroups.

Tree Planting on Herriman St.

Street View of Tree Planting on Herriman St.

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FACT SHEETSunnycrest Park Arena Parking Lot

Project: Sunnycrest Park ArenaGI Technology: Porous Pavement,

BioretentionProject Location: Robinson St.Project Owner: Syracuse Parks Dept.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISCapture Area: 107,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 1,876,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $431,000 (est.)Bid Date: 8/16/11Prime Contractor: Ruston PavingProject Description: The project will take place at

the existing surface parking lot located at theSunnycrest Park Arena, adjacent to HenningerHigh School.

The existing asphalt surface will be replaced withporous asphalt parking spaces in the center sectionof the main parking area and along the outerparking stalls of the baseball field. In addition, theproject will include enhanced street plantings (28trees) and two bioretention areas designed tocapture flow from the standard pavement portionof the parking lot.

The Sunnycrest Arena Parking Lot Project is one ofthe most cost-effective green parking lot projectsin the Save the Rain program. Estimated capture isclose to 2 million gallons annually.

Aerial Photo of Sunnycrest Arena Parking Lot

Existing ConditionsDepiction of Porous Pavement

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Map of Proposed Sunnycrest Arena Parking Lot Project

FACT SHEETSunnycrest Park Golf CourseParking Lot

Project: Sunnycrest Golf CourseProject Owner: Syracuse Parks Dept.Project Location: Caleb AvenueSewershed: Cinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Stream Inflow Removal,

BioretentionCapture Area: 48,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 843,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Prime Contractor: ACTS II Construction

Project Description: The project will take placeat the existing surface parking lot located at theSunnycrest Golf Course on Caleb Avenue.

The existing asphalt surface will be reduced insize while maintaining the same number ofparking spaces. The project will consist ofpavement removal and stormwater capture intotwo separate bioretention areas: oneintercepting stormwater flows from CalebAvenue and the other from the existing parkinglot. In addition, an existing catch basincapturing runoff from the golf course will beraised to prevent stormwater from entering thecombined sewer system.

Elements of this project will mirror traditionalinfrastructure with the majority of the parkingsurface receiving a new standard asphalt topcoat. The parking lot will be graded to sendflow to one of the bioretention areas via curbinlets.

This is one of two projects at Sunnycrest Park(including the arena parking lot). OnondagaCounty is partnering with the City of SyracuseParks Department on this and several otherprojects throughout the City.

Existing Conditions

Aerial Photo of Sunnycrest Golf Parking Lot

Map of green infrastructure to be implemented at Sunnycrest Park Golf Course

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FACT SHEETSUNY Upstate: Institute ofHuman Performance Expansion

Project: SUNY Upstate IHPProject Location: 505 Irving Ave.Project Owner: PrivateSewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Tree TrenchCapture Area: N/ARun-off Reduction: 18,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2012Construction Cost: No Funding from CountyBid Date: N/APrime Contractor: SUNY Upstates Contractor

Tree Trench example

Street Tree Palette

Project Description: In collaboration with SUNYUpstate, this project will involve the realignment ofthe sidewalk along South Crouse Avenue inaddition to installing a tree trench along the road inorder to maximize the tree canopy in this parkingarea that otherwise has few existing trees.

The project will take place on the site of SUNYUpstates Institute for Human Performance (IHP)and will be part of a planned 160,000 square footexpansion of IHP, which will showcase SUNYUpstates strength in its interdisciplinary andinterdepartmental approach to the study ofdisorders of the nervous system.

The expanded facility is expected to open in thespring of 2013.

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FACT SHEETSUNY Upstate Cancer CenterGreen Roof

Project: SUNY Upstate CancerCenter Green Roof

Project Owner: SUNY UpstateProject Location: 750 E. Adams St.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Green RoofCapture Area: 12,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 211,000 gal/yrYear Completed: TBDPrime Contractor: LeChase Construction

Project Description: As part of SUNY UpstateCancer Centers expansion, a green roof is beinginstalled on a newly built campus building. Thenew green roof will cover approximately 12,000square feet and prevent 211,000 gallons ofstormwater from entering into the combinedsewer system annually.

Construction of the campus building where thegreen roof will be located began in Spring 2011.The green roof is part of a larger greeninitiative SUNY Upstate is undertaking. Severalother green infrastructure elements are beingincorporated into other SUNY Upstate projectswithin Onondaga County. These projects rangefrom green roofs to rain gardens to treeplantings.

Diagram of Green Roof Implementation

Example of Green Roof ImplementationRendering of New SUNY Upstate Cancer CenterExpansion Building (Courtesy: www.upstate.edu)

Engineering Design Plan for the Green Roof at the SUNY Upstate Cancer Center(Courtesy of Ewing Cole)

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FACT SHEETSUNY Upstate Cancer CenterRain Garden and Tree Plantings

Project: SUNY Upstate Rain Gardenand Tree Plantings

Project Owner: SUNY UpstateGI Technology: Rain Garden, Tree PlantingsProject Location: 750 E. Adams St.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISCapture Area: 4,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 65,000 gal/yrYear Started: 2011Prime Contractor: LeChase Construction

Project Description: As part of SUNYUpstate Cancer Centers expansion, anew pedestrian and automobile plaza willbe constructed surrounding the newCancer Center building. The intent of thenew plaza is to promote safe travel notonly by pedestrians, but also by vehicles.Green infrastructure is beingincorporated into this plaza in the form ofa rain garden and tree plantings.Combined, the rain garden and treeplantings capture 4,000 square feet ofimpervious area, preventing 65,000gallons of stormwater from entering thecombined sewer system annually.

Construction of the campus building andpedestrian/automobile plaza began inthe spring of 2011. These green projectsare part of a larger green initiativeSUNY Upstate is undertaking. Severalother green infrastructure elements arebeing incorporated into other SUNYUpstate projects within OnondagaCounty. These projects range from greenroofs to rain gardens to tree plantings.

Examples of Rain Gardens under Dry and WetConditions

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Conceptual Rendering of the SUNY Upstate Cancer Center ExpansionIncorporating Green Infrastructure (Courtesy of Klepper, Hahn and Hyatt)

FACT SHEETTownsend Median Retrofit Phase 2

Project: Townsend Median (Phase 2)Project Owner: City of SyracuseProject Location: S Townsend St. Median from

E. Adams to E. Taylor StreetSewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Pavement Removal/

PlantingsCapture Area: 3,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 53,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $43,000Prime Contractor: Davis Wallbridge

Project Description: The Townsend MedianProject, completed in 2011, is a stormwaterretrofit project that features the landscaperestoration of the existing Townsend Streetmedian. Phase 2 involves the planting of variousplanting plugs and shrubs along of S. TownsendStreet between E. Taylor Street and E. AdamsStreet.

The new median is designed to be below surfacegrade, allowing stormwater from both sides of S.Townsend Street to drain directly into themedian, irrigate new vegetation, and slowlyinfiltrate. This project is the second Save the Rainproject along Townsend Median, with the firstspanning the length of the median between E.Genesee and E. Adams Street. The entireTownsend Median project is anticipated tocapture approximately 370,000 gallons ofstormwater runoff each year.

Phase 2 Townsend St. Median Plantings

Aerial View of Phase 2 of S. Townsend St. Median(looking north)

Townsend St. Media (from E. Adams to E. Taylor Street) Planting Plan

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FACT SHEETVacant Lot Project:701 Oswego St.

Project: Vacant Lot Oswego St.Project Owner: City of SyracuseProject Location: 701 Oswego St.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Infiltration Trenches,

Urban GardenCapture Area: 15,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 259,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $88,000 (Engineers Estimate)Bid Date: 10/7/11Prime Contractor: TBD

Project Description: The Vacant Lot OswegoStreet Project will be the first vacant lotcompleted in the Save the Rain campaign. Thevision of the Vacant Lot program is to convertCity-owned empty lot properties into useablespaces for public benefit. This vision also providesthe opportunity for stormwater management andcapture at vacant lot sites. The Oswego Streetproject involves the installation of two infiltrationtrenches designed to capture stormwater fromOswego and Shonnard streets via existingstormwater infrastructure. The existing catchbasins along both streets will be utilized forconveying stormwater into the infiltrationtrenches. Also included in this project is theconstruction of an urban garden which will consistof apple and peach trees as well as berry bushes.This green infrastructure is designed to capture upto 1 of rainfall at a given time, reducing annualstormwater runoff by approximately 259,000gallons.

Aerial View of Vacant LotPrior to Construction

Rendering of vacant lot after green infrastructure installation()C(Conceptual rendering: Atlantic States Legal Foundation)

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Conceptual Rendering of the Vacant Lot Green Infrastructure Project

FACT SHEETWater Street Gateway

Project: Water Street GatewayProject Owner: City of SyracuseProject Location: 300 Block of Water St.Sewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: Infiltration Trench,

Porous PaversCapture Area: 53,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 924,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $837,000 (est.)Bid Date: 8/9/11Prime Contractor: Davis Wallbridge

Project Description: The Water StreetGateway Project will be a comprehensivegreen street application located on the300 block of Water Street and is the first ofthe Save the Rain gateway projectsintended to demonstrate greeninfrastructure applications at key entrypoints into the City. The design will includethe installation of several greeninfrastructure elements that will capturestormwater and enhance the urbanlandscape.

The project scope will incorporatestreetscape tree detail with enhanced treeplantings in the right-of-way; installation ofporous pavers in parking lanes; use ofinfiltration trenches and planters; andadditional landscaping features throughoutthe footprint of the block.

The project is being developed inconjunction with the private renovation of323, 325, and 327 E. Water Street and is partof the long-term strategic vision for a greencorridor along E. Water Street from S.Warren Street to Erie Boulevard.

300 Block Water StreetExisting Conditions

300 Block Water StreetConceptual Rendering

300 Block Water Street Proposed Improvements

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FACT SHEETEast Water StreetPavement Removal

Project: E. Water Street PavementRemoval

Project Owner: City of SyracuseProject Location: East Water St. & Erie Blvd.Sewershed: Clinton\Lower MISGI Technology: Tree TrenchCapture Area: 43,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 768,000 gal/yrYear Completed: TBDConstruction Cost: $120,000 (est.)Bid Date: TBDPrimary Contractor: TBD

Project Description: The East Water StreetProject is one of the largest pavement removalprojects thus far in the Save the Rain program.Pavement removal will take place at theintersection of E. Water Street and ErieBoulevard. The design features installation ofan 8-foot wide bike lane and an enhancedlandscaped area on Water Street. Furthermore,tree trenches will be installed along ErieBoulevard and S. Beech Street to capture runofffrom the street. Not only will the tree trench onS. Beech Street capture runoff from the streetitself, but it will also capture runoff fromadjacent areas that flow into this direction,making this project very cost efficient.

Nearly 7,500 square feet of pavement will beconverted to pervious space as part of thisproject. This, in conjunction with the streetrunoff capture, will lead to an annualstormwater capture of 768,000 gallons.

Aerial Photograph of Area of East Water St.Pavement Removal Before Construction

Schematic of Tree Trench and SubsurfaceInfiltration Bed

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Conceptual Rendering of East Water Street Pavement Removal Green Infrastructure Project

FACT SHEETSyracuse City School DistrictDr. Weeks Elementary School

Project: Dr. Weeks Elementary SchoolProject Owner: Syracuse City School DistrictProject Location: 710 Hawley AveSewershed: Clinton/Lower MISGI Technology: BioretentionCapture Area: 124,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 2,177,000 gal/yrYear Contracted: 2011Construction Cost: TBDPrime Contractor: Fahs Construction

Project Description: The Dr. WeeksElementary School Project will includegreen infrastructure enhancements inconjunction with an existing project atthe school managed by the Joint SchoolConstruction Board (JSCB). The JSCBwill be implementing a wide-range ofretrofit enhancements to the schoolbuilding and property with the Save theRain Program providing greeninfrastructure improvements.

The project consists of two bioretentionareas that are designed to capturerunoff from nearly all of the imperviousarea surrounding the site. This includesall of the paved areas in and around theplayground and the parking lot adjacentto the school. In total, this project willprevent 2,177,000 gallons ofstormwater from entering into thecombined sewer system annually.

Conceptual Rendering of Rain Garden

Aerial View of Dr. Weeks Elementary SchoolBefore Construction

Conceptual Rendering of Dr. Weeks Elementary School Green Infrastructure Project

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Visual renderings above prepared by Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt

FACT SHEETWhite Library

Project: White LibraryProject Owner: Onondaga CountyGI Technology: Porous Pavement,

Rain Garden, Rain BarrelProject Location: 763 Butternut StreetSewershed: Clinton/Lower MISCapture Area: 11,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 200,000 gal/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $85,000 (est.)Bid Date: 9/8/11Prime Contractor: Davis Wallbridge

Project Description: The White Library Project is partof the Onondaga County Public Libraries (OCPL)Green Library Initiative, where the Save the Rainprogram is partnering with OCPL to capturestormwater while providing aesthetic benefits to thelibraries.

The White Library Project consists of a porous concretearea within the existing parking lot. The porousconcrete area is designed to allow stormwater toinfiltrate through it into a subsurface infiltration bed.Stormwater from the roof of White Library will becaptured in two ways; (1) via rerouting roof leaders intoa rain garden, and (2) capturing stormwater in a rainbarrel. The rain garden will be constructed with asubsurface infiltration bed to allow for the infiltrationof stormwater into the ground. These greenimprovements contribute to an annual reduction of200,000 gallons of stormwater from entering thecombined sewer system annually.

Schematic of Porous Pavementand Infiltration Trench

Rain Garden

Rain Barrel

Conceptual Rendering of White Branch Library Project

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FACT SHEETWilbur AvenueZoo Entrance Enhancements

Project: Zoo EntranceProject Owner: Onondaga CountyProject Location: Rosamond Gifford ZooSewershed: Harbor BrookGI Technology: Rain Gardens, Porous

PavementCapture Area: 39,000 sq. ft.Run-off Reduction: 680,000 gallons/yrYear Completed: 2011Construction Cost: $299,990Prime Contractor: Economy Paving

Project Description: The Rosamond Gifford Zoo Entrance Enhancement Project involves capturingstormwater runoff from numerous adjacent streets and piping that stormwater into rain gardenapplications in the park space located at the Zoo entrance on Wilbur Avenue. Stormwater will becaptured from Conservation Place, S. Wilbur Avenue, and Coleridge Avenue as part of this project. Thethree rain gardens that will be constructed are connected hydraulically, allowing overflows from eachrain garden to be connected to the other rain gardens and eventually the combined sewer system.

The rain gardens will be planted with numerous types of plant species that will beautify the Zooentrance, promoting further pedestrian traffic in this area. At the same time, these plants will allowcaptured rainwater to be infiltrated and evaporated, preventing it from entering the combined sewersystem. A unique aspect of this project is that existing infrastructure (i.e. catch basins) will be tied in tothe site and utilized for capturing rainwater. This will reduce construction disruptions and allows theproject to be more cost efficient.

Aerial Photograph of Zoo Entrance Before Construction

Conceptual Rendering of Zoo Entrance Enhancements Green Infrastructure Developments

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GREEN IMPROVEMENT FUND

Green Improvement Fund Update:Green Improvement Fund Program SummaryThe Save the Rain Green Improvement Fund Program continues to provide business owners andnonprofit property owners grant opportunities for the installations of green infrastructure solutions onprivately owned properties. During the month of August the committee received several additionalgrant applications bringing the total number of projects under review to 51.

Below is a summary and current status of grant applications for the program:

Green Improvement Fund Summary

Applications Received 51Applications Approved 32Applications Denied 5Applications Pending 14Projects Under Contract 19Projects Completed (2011) 6Projects Completed (2010) 7

The Save the Rain Green Improvement Program (GIF) was initiated in March 2010 to provide financialassistance for the installation of Green Infrastructure (GI) projects on eligible privately owned properties(commercial/business/notforprofit owned properties) in the Clinton, Harbor Brook, and Midlandcombined sewer sheds. The program has been a tremendous success in reducing storm water runofffrom privately owned property, as well as increased the visibility/awareness of the Save the Rainprogram.

The green improvement projects can be found at www.savetherain.us/greenprojects.

Applications submitted to date:Activism in CommerceAlexander West Properties, LLCAlexander West Properties, LLCAmerican BeechARC of Onondaga CountyCenter for Peace and Social JusticeCentral New York Jazz Arts FoundationCNY Philanthropy CenterCNY Regional Transportation AuthorityConsuelas Westside Taqueria and BBQCorporation

CPGT PropertiesCreate Public ArtDependable Paving 945 EmersonDependable Paving 947 EmersonDunbar AssociationGemmi BoyGrange Realty AssociatesGreen Roof at King & King ArchitectsHome HeadQuarters (Salina)Home Headquarters MarcellusHotel SkylerJefferson Clinton CommonsJubilee Homes of SyracuseK & C Auto Body ShopLeonard ApartmentsLincoln SupplyMatawon Development GroupMister Lady Bug Inc.Near West Side InitiativePark Central Presbyterian ChurchPemcoPeoples AME Zion ChurchPeoples AME Zion Church (Green Roof)Pike BlockPlymouth Congregational ChurchPutnam PropertiesResidence Hall (Centennial Hall)Salina Shoe Company Inc.Skiddy Park Porous Basketball CourtsSt. Lucys ChurchSwallows TavernSyracuse Model Neighborhood Corp.Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corporation (Bellevue)The Galleries Office TowersThe Monroe BuildingThe Peoples Community DevelopmentThe Spa at 500 W. OnondagaVibrant Syracuse SpacesViraj NY LLC (Debs Convenience Market)Viraj Salina Inc. (Factory Direct Furniture)Viraj Salina, Inc.

FACT SHEETMonroe Building Green RoofProject Description: The green roof project at theMonroe Building will convert approximately 5,200square feet of roof top surface to a vegetative roofsystem comprised of a sedum and chive mixture.This roof is expected to capture at least one inch ofprecipitation in a given storm or sequence ofstorms, preventing it from entering the sewer.

The project, located at 333 E. Onondaga Street,will be one of the first green roof projectsconstructed downtown and will also include agreen jobs component. SUNY ESF will partnerwith the project to incorporate participants in theGreen Infrastructure Training Program foreducation and maintenance of the roof.

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Monroe Building roof before the installationof the green roof

Proposed green roof for Monroe Building

Project: Monroe BuildingProject Owner: PrivateGI Technology: Green RoofProject Location: 333 E. Onondaga St.Sewershed: ClintonCapture Area: 5,200 square ftRun-off Reduction: 91,581 gallons/yrYear Completed: 2011GIF Funding: $92,832

Monroe Building roof after green roofinstallation

FACT SHEETThe Spa at 500 W. Onondaga

Project: The Spa at 500 WestOnondaga Street

Project Owner: PrivateGI Technology: Bio-retentionProject Location: 500 W. OnondagaSewershed: ClintonCapture Area: 8,500 square ftRun-off Reduction: 150,000 gallons/yrYear Completed: 2010GIF Award: $60,000

Project Description: The Spa at 500 WestOnondaga project was one of the firstapplications for funding awarded under the GreenImprovement Fund. The project, located on theNear West Side, involved replacing an asphaltparking lot with an extensive bio-retention andlandscaping system to mitigate storm water run-off from the property.

The new parking lot features several bio-retentionareas along the perimeter and center sections ofthe lot. Enhanced landscaping, including shruband tree plantings, was also used as designfeatures on the lot. The project will capture150,000 gallons annually.

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Spa parking lot after renovation

Tree planting in the new parking lot

Spa parking lot before renovation

Aerial view of the parking lot that was converted to porous pavement

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FACT SHEETResidence Hall at SUNY- ESF

Project: SUNY-ESF Residence HallProject Owner: ESF FoundationGI Technology: Infiltration Trench,

Cisterns, BioswalesProject Location: 142 Oakland St.Sewershed: MidlandCapture Area: 3,500 square ftRun-off Reduction: 62,000 gallons/yrYear Completed: 2011GIF Award: $78,000

Project Description: SUNY EnvironmentalScience and Forestry has recently completedconstruction on their first-ever residencehall, Centennial Hall. This constructionincluded implementation of several greeninfrastructure components for which SUNY-ESF received a Green Improvement Fundgrant amounting to $78,000.

This project involved an infiltration trench, asystem of cisterns (also known as dry wells),and bioswales to reduce stormwater runofffrom the site of the residence hall. Thesetechnologies are expected to preventapproximately 62,000 gallons from enteringthe sewer system each year.

Tree infiltration trench

Parking Lot bio-retention system

Porous Pavement Bike Rack

METRO WWTP PHOSPHORUSPROJECTS/TMDL/AMBIENTMONITORING PROGRAM

UPDATE

Metro WWTP Phosphorus Projects/TMDL/Ambient Monitoring Program Update:

Metro Phosphorus Optimization Project Completed full scale plant testing of polyaluminum chloride. Submitted final report to NYSDEC, EPA and ASLF on August 31, 2011. Awaiting comments.

Metro Phosphorus Work Plan Project Work continued on watershed analysis and "other alternatives." Work continued on the financial capability analysis. Work continued on the Metalimnetic Discharge Feasibility Analysis.

Onondaga Lake Water Quality Model/TMDL Additional Scenario Develop & Model Projections: Proceeding with three of the five scenarios (7, 9

and 11).Scenario 7: Pre-Colonial Conditions; Metro Effluent TP - none.Scenario 9: Current Metro Loading; Metro Effluent TP - Stage 2 @0.1 mg/lScenario 11: Incremental P Source Reduction Assessment; Series of simulations will be setup to remove one P source at a time.

Peer review underway of Phase 3 Model Validation - Onondaga Lake Water Quality ModelingProject Report, dated August 2011.

Ambient Monitoring ProgramWATER QUALITY SAMPLING:

Tributary Sampling (September 2011) Tributary biweekly high flow sampling event conducted on September 8. Tributary extended quarterly sampling event conducted on September 14. Tributary bacteria sampling event conducted on September 19 and scheduled for

September 29. Tributary biweekly sampling event conducted on September 27.

Tributary Compliance Assessment (August 2011) The bacteria samples collected in August 2011 indicate fecal coliform bacteria compliance

with the NYS Ambient Water Quality Standards (AWQS) for the following tributary samplinglocations:Metro Effluent and Harbor Brook at Velasko.The following locations indicated non-compliance:Harbor Brook at Bellevue Avenue, Harbor Brook at Hiawatha Blvd., Onondaga Creek atDorwin Avenue, Onondaga Creek at Kirkpatrick Street, Metro Bypass, Ninemile Creek at Rt48, Le