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The City held an informal neighborhood meeting with the residents of the Fox Ridge neighborhood earlier this year. The purpose of the meeting was to answer questions about the sewer options. The iicighborhood appears to be in favor of a grinder system option based on resident input at the meeting and subsequent feedback to the City. The project would require a license agreement between the City and the Minnescta Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) to cross the Luce Line trail. Permits will be required from Hennepin County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The construction of the sanitary sewer to serve the Fox Ridge neighborhood is feasible from an engineering standpoint The project is necessary because of the non-conforming septic systems and potential pollution problems. The capital cost as well as operation and maintenance costs have been considered in determining that the project is cost effective. The cost of these improvements are interrelated and should be assigned equitably between all property owners. The following recommendations are presented for consideration by the Orono City Council: 1.That this Report be adopted as the guide for installation of sanitary sewer to serve the Fox Ridge neighborhood. 2. That the City conduct a legal and fiscal review of the proposed project prior to the public hearing. 3.That a public hearing be held on the proposed improvements. The total estimated project cost of $190,000 should be incorporated in the public notice. The total estimated cost of $190,000 for the grinder system includes a 5 percent contingency, a 20 percent allowance for design, inspection, legal, and administration costs, and a S percent allowance for capitalized interest and bonding costs during construction. The cost estimate does not include easement costs that could be incurred on the project. The installation, operation and maintenance of the grinder stations and the connection of the sewer between the property line and the home will be the responsibility of the property owners. Detailed cost estimates for both options are attached for your review. We would be pleased to discuss this report further with the City Council or City staff at any mutually convenient time. Respectfully submitted, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. Tom Kellogg I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional En^cer under the laws of the State of Mimiesota. ^ ________________________ Glenn R. Cook, PJE. Date: June 8.1999 Reg. No. 9451