Taylor Jennings, P.E. Dustin Clark, P.E. Andrew Smith August 5, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Taylor Jennings, P.E. Dustin Clark, P.E. Andrew Smith August 5, 2020 John Condino

• Project Background • Project Area • Funding • Path Forward • Questions and Answers

• Project Area Residents have expressed interest in municipal water • Reports of insufficient quantity and poor water quality of residential wells • Leads to the hassle and cost of hauling water and/or purchasing bottled water

• Town currently has 6 existing water districts • One 135,000 gallon elevated storage tank • 2 interconnections with the Village of Sackets Harbor • 1 interconnection with the Village or Brownville • 1 interconnection with the Town/City of Watertown • 1 Booster Pump Station at Burton Road • Currently serves 687 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU)

• Approximately 12 miles of new water main, hydrants, valves and services • 182 EDU’s • $10.5 Million Estimated Cost • Project is “Turn - Key” – Laterals to every house will be included in project • Project will loop several areas of the Town’s System promoting better water quality

• New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC) • WIIA Grant – 60% of Project Cost up to $3 million • USDA Rural Development (USDA RD) • Intermediate Rate Financing and Grant (MHI between 80% - 100% Statewide) • Grant 45% of Project Cost, 1.875% 38 year Loan • Poverty Rate Financing and Grant (MHI below 80% Statewide) • Grant 75% of Project Cost, 1.375% 38 Year Loan

Annual Costs per EDU Anticipated Rate Schedule New User Costs • Annual Debt Service $450-$750 • Water Usage/O&M Charge $95.00 / 10,000 gal. (Quarterly Charge) $6.60 / 1,000 gal after • TOTAL (based on 140 gpd): • $75 - $100 / month • $900 - $1,200 / year Support = Grants! EDU = Equivalent Dwelling Unit, represents typical single-family household Vacant parcel: $225 - $375 Annual

• Improved fire protection & homeowners insurance rates • Improved appliance and plumbing component life • Eliminate need for well pumps • Fill your 24’ diameter pool for about $30 • Take a shower & flush toilets during power outages • Safe, regulated and tested water supply • Investment in our community • All for about the cost of: 5 gal. per week 2 bottles per day 140 gallons per day