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Vance County Water District Overview and Update

Vance County Water District Overview and Update. Jordan McMillen Director Vance County Planning and Development Department 156 Church St. Suite 3 Henderson, NC 27536 (252) 738-2091. Presentation Outline. History of Project Water System Details Signup Information Benefits Questions?.

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Vance County Water District Overview and Update

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  1. Vance County Water District Overview and Update Jordan McMillen Director Vance County Planning and Development Department 156 Church St. Suite 3 Henderson, NC 27536 (252) 738-2091

  2. Presentation Outline • History of Project • Water System Details • Signup Information • Benefits • Questions?

  3. History of Project • 1996 • Land Use Plan identified need for water throughout the county • 2004 • Vance County Water District formally established (Oct. 4, 2004) • Preliminary Engineering Report Completed (Engineering firm: Hobbs and Upchurch Associates) • 2006 • Jan – March; 1st set of public meetings • 2008 • March – April; Public information meetings • May; Bond Referendum for $27 million passed • October; USDA committed funds to Phase 1A (loan) • November; USDA granted $1 million grant • December; notified of $1 million grant from NC Rural Center

  4. History Cont. • 2009 • January; VC Water Board approved rules and regulations; Requirement of USDA • January; Authorization for beginning of engineering field work concurrent with sign up campaign • July – preliminary design complete; shovel ready • October – Kittrell Water Association expressed interest in Phase 1B; Application made to USDA for Phase 2A & 2B funding. Application made to NC Rural Center for $1,000,000 grant for Phase 2A & 2B. • November – Sign up campaign officially began with mass mailing and signup meetings (12/1, 12/3, 12/10). • 2010 • March – Made aware of successful funding for Phase 2A and 2B • April – Sign up campaign for Phase 2 with mass mailing and signup meetings (4/15, 4/19, 4/26). • 2011 • Finalized water purchase agreement with City of Henderson • Phase 1A Tank Site Secured; Location off of Warrenton Road .

  5. History Cont. • 2012 • Secured meter vault site (connection site to City of Henderson); • Project advertised for bidding; Selected local contractor H.G. Reynolds to complete the construction; • Water Tank advertised for bidding; Selected Caldwell Tanks from Kentucky • July 9, 2012 – Official start of Construction for Phase 1A(anticipate 9-12 months of construction); • Anticipate construction beginning on Phase 2 in Spring 2013.

  6. Water System Details (see map) • Phase 2A • Total Projected Cost - $3,898,400 • Total Project Miles – approx. 28 miles • Total Signups to date – 363 • Received 42% grant – stimulus money • Phase 2B • Total Projected Cost - $6,034,750 • Total Project Miles – approx. 44 miles • Total Signups to date – 365 • Received 33% grant – stimulus money • Phase 1A • Total Projected Cost - $7,829,000 • Total Project Miles – approx. 60 miles • PROJECT SIZE REDUCED BASED UPON SIGNUPS • Total Signups – approx. 825 of which 580 are located along roads that will be served. • Revised total cost – approx. $5.1 million • Revised mileage – approx. 35 miles. • Received $2 million grant (25%) • Phase 1B (Kittrell Water Assoc.) • Total Project Miles – approx. 35 miles

  7. Signup Information • Connection fee • Incentive connection fee of $125 vs. $750 during construction vs. $2,000 following construction. • Need 12 – 14 houses per mile or 80% signup along a given road segment for service. • Tap Options (Wet vs. Dry Tap) • Wet Tap: Pay $125 connection fee upfront plus $50 inspection fee for total of $175. Water billed at prevailing rate once operational. Owner responsible for water service line to house. • Dry Tap Option 1: Pay $125 connection fee upfront. Once operational pay minimum fee of $20 per month. Property owner will be responsible for $50 inspection fee when/if service line installed. Owner responsible for water service line to house. • Dry Tap Option 2: Pay one time fee of $800 (< 1” tap) or $1,200 (> 1” tap) with no intended use of water. This option is not counted in 80% participation requirement. • Estimated Monthly Bill • $35-$45 (5000 gallons/mo); • Following bid estimate closer to $53 for 5000 gallons/mo.

  8. Benefits of Water System • Safety – secured, regulated, constantly monitored; less likely to contamination than private wells. • Reliability – ongoing and sustainable during power outages, drought condition, etc. • Quality – wells more subject to contamination; discoloration, noticeable odor or high mineral content in well water common. • Drought Resistant • Rural fire protection • Reduced ISO insurance ratings • Reduced up front costs of wells and pumps • Economic Development - Ability to encourage and attract new development while enhancing existing development • Ability to utilize wells for outside uses (washing car, watering flowers, etc.) • Great investment for Vance County’s future

  9. Questions?

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