Dane County Dane County

Department of Public Works,Department of Public Works,

Highway & Transportation Highway & Transportation

Jerry Mandli, P.E.

Commissioner/ Director

Dane County Dane County

Department of Public Works,Department of Public Works,

Highway & Transportation 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

ISSUES?

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.

ISSUES?

Dane County IntegratedSolid 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/year953,000 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/yearAbout 130,000 tons/year

•Waste going to privately owned landfills:Waste going to privately owned landfills: About 253,000 tons/yearAbout 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 or570,000 tons recovered per year570,000 tons recovered per year

Tonnage and Diversion

76 Acre FootprintAverage Depth-70 feet

Receive 500 tons per day

Design Volume7.2 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. 2Quick facts

Dane County Landfill Gas to Energy Projects

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

Future Issues:Future Issues:

•Potential for Regionalization Potential for Regionalization

•Sustainable facilities Utilizing Bioreactor technologiesSustainable facilities Utilizing Bioreactor technologies

•Competitiveness with Private SectorCompetitiveness with Private Sector

•Potential Siting Issues with respect to integrated Potential Siting Issues with respect to integrated Solid Waste Management FacilitiesSolid Waste Management Facilities