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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe: sewer project �� �� �O� O a. O �`���-� CITY of ORONO � �.� � 'a ' y;�' �'' � � ti Municipal Offices ���� :�� � � r� t� G Street Address: Mailin�Address: �'9l�'�HO'4�'� 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323•0066 April 20, 1998 Dear Project Area Residents; The City of Orono has scheduled a Neighborhood Informational Meeting to obtain resident comments on a proposed sanitary sewer project to serve the Orono Orchards Neighborhood. A project area map is included with this notice. This Neighborhood Meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, May 14th at the Orono City Council Chambers. Introduction This area was included in the recent MUSA expansion for sanitary sewer installation because of the smaller lot sizes and older septic systems with limited replacement sites available. Installation of new code compliant septic systems will be very difficult on some of the lots in this neighborhood. Approximately 25% of the septic systems in this area are currently failing, with an additional 15% in near failing condition. This area is one of ten neighborhoods included in the MUSA expansion. Sewer projects have already been completed in four areas with an additional two areas scheduled for completion this summer. We are beginning the planning process for possible 1999 projects. At this time, interest rates are low providing for more affordable projects. Project Assessments and Costs A feasibility study has been completed with an estimated project cost of $518,914 in 1998 dollars. This results in a proposed project assessment of$22,562 per unit payable over a fifteen year period. Options for prepayment of the assessment are available. Based on several projects recently completed, the estimated interest rate is 6.25%. Based on a 15-year assessment at 6.25% interest, the annual assessment payments will be approximately $2,350. These project costs and assessment payments may vary dependent on future constniction costs and interest rates. Telephone (612) 473-7357 • FAX 473-0510 * +� The property owner is also responsible for payment of a SAC (Sewer Availability Charge) at the time the permit for connection is issued. The 1999 SAC charge will be $1050 per unit. This money is collected by the Ciry and then forwarded to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division. This money is used to pay for the additional capacity built in to the MCES sewer interceptor pipes for future connections to the sewer system. This is a standard charge per new sewer unit for the entire MCES system in the metro area. The sewer service pipes will be stubbed out to the property line. The property owner is then responsible for hiring a licensed plumber .to complete the hook up to the new sewer and to properly abandon the existing septic system. The estimated cost for this work is approximately $1,000 to $2,000 depending on the length of service required. The City fee for the connection pernut is $35.00. The current quarterly sewer rate for the entire City is a flat fee of$76.85 Conclusion Receipt of residents comments regarding this proposed project is very important and attendance of this neighborhood meeting is encouraged. In the event you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact us with your comments. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely; a � ��� Gregory A. Gappa Director of Public Services Copy: Orono City Council Members Tom Kellog, Bonestroo Engineers e� ,. / �� . \ � � ! , `� ! ��� `L� � .`\ \ // r / �� i . �� E �RP i � �' �N °_--_ \ ����,v�� , `� ` � � ' . ; , � ,' }� ' t � ' : I � �� � ` i � � ; ,,�� � � : - l` - - , � � I I ` �� ; t ; � I IS 2 p1 � 3 �Mp,,�.1 : 17 1' _ �' 22 p3 . A 16 s ' � �, , 'i ; 15 12 �y � ,�; i 9L i � ; i4 � , � : 6 5 1 4 � o ' ' CONN�CT TO ���, � EXISTING MCES � F 6 � � FORCEMAIN �'P�, � ti9�o , I �Po C � ' � f — — — FORCEMAIN . 2p � � f I I�I — GRAVITY SEWER 8 wOODHI�� i AVE. � Iv • GRAVITY MANHO � E � LIFT STATION � 9 I ; � � 19 � 0 30 600 � Scale in e �—i ORONO ORCHARDS � Bonestroo Rosene ORONO, MINNESOTA FIGURE 2 � Anderlik& � Associates SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 139101\139101A1.OWG 2/2/98 COM�t. 139101 ' REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: November 8,1999 ITEM NO.: �� Department Approval: Administrator Reviewed: Agenda Section: Name Gregory A. Gappa Engineer's Report Title Directar of Public Services Item Description: Policy for Deferred Connection to Sanitary Sewer We have received a request for deferment of connection to sanitary sewer from a property owner with a compliant septic system. This property is 1235 Lyman Avenue in the Orono Orchards Sanitary Sewer project. This property has been included in the project assessment because the owner wants to begin paying for the sewer now. The owner has requested a deferment beyond the normal 16 month deadline for connection to sewer after project completion. Several years ago, the City adopted a policy of allowing properties with compliant septic systems to request exclusion from sewer projects. This exclusion is valid as long the existing septic system remains compliant to all regulations. The property owner is not assessed for the project, and the City covers the cost of debt service until the sewer connection fee is collected. Any situation that involves repairs, other than minor maintenance, or enlargement of the system requires immediate connection to sanitary sewer. Payment of a sewer connection fee is then required before sewer hookup is completed. The property owner, at 1235 Lyman Avenue, did not request exclusion from the project and is being assessed for project costs. We are recommending approval of a deferment for sewer hookup, with the same conditions that apply to properties that have been approved for exclusion from sewer project assessments. This seems to a fair and equitable policy as this property does have a confortning septic system. Having this property included in the assessment is an advantage to the City because it eliminates the City's cost of debt service for this property. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve a deferred connection to sanitary sewer for 1235 Lyman Avenue as long as the existing septic system remains conforming to all requirements. Any situation that involves repairs, other than minor maintenance, or enlargement of the system will require immediate connection to sanitary sewer.