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Letter from FTN Associates regarding documentation of discussions on carbon credits availability for the Strawfloor Road landfill
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January 11, 2008
Mr. Tony Thomas
City of Jonesboro
515 West Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
RE: Documentation of Discussions on Carbon Credits Availability for the Strawfloor Road
Landfill Project FTN No. 4470-107
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Based upon our recent discussion concerning FTN’s inquiry into the availability of carbon credits for the Strawfloor Road Landfill Gas Collection System Project, I would like to offer this letter as documentation of the work FTN performed and contacts that were made to the City. It should be noted that the Scope of Work for our Construction Management contract does not include any reference to FTN working on behalf of the City to acquire carbon credits for the City or to estimate the potential revenue the City may receive if carbon credits could be generated or sold.
FTN had been contracted by the City to develop the design for a Landfill Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) for the Strawfloor Road Landfill. During the time period from late fall 2006 through June of 2007, much of the contact between the City and FTN was conducted through Andy Adams, an attorney with Barrett and Deacon, retained by the City. FTN communicated with Mr. Adams almost daily regarding the project from January of 2007 until his departure from his firm in June 2007.
In late 2006, discussions were held with City staff concerning the installation project and estimates were provided for the ongoing Operations and Maintenance of the GCCS beyond 2007. During the discussions, the City asked FTN if carbon credits were available for the project and if monies could be generated to offset the cost of O&M. FTN agreed to contact the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) on behalf of the City in an effort to determine applicability of the program to the City’s project. I spoke with Claire Jahns of the CCX in late February 200...
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