Scopes of Work on Grant Requests Before the CWMTF Board of Trustees, April 2005

SCOPES of WORK - APRIL 2005

This document provides background and board action on grant requests before the Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board of Trustees at its April 2005 meeting, including staff recommendations, board committee recommendations and any previous actions taken by the board when available. Grant approvals made at the February meeting are tentative;final votes will likely be taken later in the year.

Board Decisions Overview:

Projects recommended by Committee to accept withdrawal: 2004B-502, 2005A-602 and 603
Board Decision 4/11/05: Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Projects recommended by Committee to defer: 2004B-601
Board Decision 4/11/05: Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Projects recommended by Committee to deny funding: 2004A-501, 2004B-603, 2005A-506 and 605
Board Decision 4/11/05: Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Projects recommended by Committee to retain eligibility for final consideration (total=$14,400,000): 2004A-507, 2004B-506, 507, 509, 513, 516, 602, and 2005A-501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507, 601, 604, 804
Board Decision 4/11/05: Board accepts the Committee's recommendations.

2005A CYCLE – WASTEWATER / INFRASTRUCTURE APPLICATIONS

Brunswick County, NC, April 10, 2005

DEFERRED APPLICATIONS

2004A-501 Dunn, City of – Wastewater/ Rehabilitation, Mingo Swamp, Harnett County, Central Piedmont

Summary

The City of Dunn is requesting $3,085,000 of a $3,873,000 (21% match) effort to rehabilitate their sewer collection and treatment systems to protect Mingo Swamp and the (Little) Black River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The project will greatly reduce or eliminate sewage overflows to surface waters by rehabilitation of a pump station and upgrade of wastewater treatment facility’s flow equalization. Systems estimates that over a 4-year period almost 20 million gallons of raw sewage has overflowed into surface waters without the proposed upgrades in place. The averaged water and sewer rate for the City and County is $42.00, with an averaged High Unit Cost value of $39.77. Harnett is a Tier IV County. The applicant estimates an average of almost 5,000,000 gallons of raw sewage has entered the surface waters each year (.01 MGD) over a 4-year period because of the need for these repairs. This would result in a reduction in delivery of 150 pounds of nitrogen per year, at a cost to CWMTF of $20,566 per lb. of N. The overflows also contain fecal coliforms. The applicant has received a 400,000 grant from the Rural Development Center for additional I / I work.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduced wastewater fecal and nutrient contamination of Little Black River (C, Sw, 303(d)) and Mingo Swamp (C, Sw, signif. End. Spp. Hab.)

Scope of Work

Replace Eastside outfall and 6,850 linear feet of force main
Renovate pump station
Construct flow equalization pump station, control structures and 3 MGD storage tank

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/18/04:

Staff recommends funding the design, permitting and land acquisition portions up to $193,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/18/04

Motion by Hester, 2nd by MacFadyen, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $3,058,000. Motion carries with one vote against (Hollan).

Revisions 10/10/04

Dunn has revised its budget to request $2,800,000 of a $4,673,000 (40% match) project. This represents a cost to CWMTF of $409 per linear foot of collection line and $18,667 per lb. N.

Staff Recommendations 10/10/04

Staff recommends funding up to $2,800,000.

Committee Recommendation 10/10/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by Mosley, to accept staff recommendation to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $2,800,000. Motion carries.

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $2,800,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Markey, 2nd by L. Smith, to deny the project. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004A-507 Lucama, Town of – Wastewater/ Outfall Rerouting, Black Creek, Wilson County, Piedmont

Summary

The Town of Lucama is requesting $348,500 of a $398,500 (13% match) effort to protect Black Creek in the Neuse River Basin. The project would replace 8,800 linear feet of deteriorated collection lines along the creek and construct new pump station. Lucama wastewater is treated by the Town of Wilson. Water and sewer rate is $60.32, with an HUC value of $37.99. Wilson is a Tier II County. The applicant estimates overflows of 60,000 gallons per year to surface waters. This represents a removal of approximately 657 pounds of nitrogen per year, at a cost to CWMTF of $530 per lb. N.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce overflows to Black Creek (C, Sw, NSW), a tributary to Contentnea Creek (C, Sw, NSW, 303(d))

Scope of Work

Rerouting of existing sewer: construction of force main
Construct duplex pump station

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/18/04

Staff recommends funding the design and permitting components up to $31,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/18/04

Motion by Howard, 2nd by MacFadyen, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $349,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/19/04

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the permitting and design component up to $349,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Committee voted to continue to make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $349,000.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2004B-502 Biscoe, Star and Troy Regional Wastewater Project

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Wright, 2nd by Markey, to accept withdrawal. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004B-507 Halifax, Town of - Regionalization, Collection Rehab,Quankey Cr, Halifax County, Coastal Plain

Requested: $2,296,494
Total: $3,179,641
Match: 28%

Summary

The Town of Halifax requests a revised $2,296,494 of a $3,179,641 (28% match) effort to eliminate discharge to Quankey Creek in the Roanoke River basin. The project would decommission their WWTP with average flows of 50,000 gpd and hook up to the Town of Weldon, which can and has agreed to accept this volume. The system will reduce approximately 550 lbs. N per year and serves 174 residences. This represents a cost to CWMTF of $123 per linear ft. of line and $4,191 per lb. N, and a total project cost of $18,274 per residence. Halifax is a Tier I county, with water/sewer rate of $43 and a county high unit cost of $30.91.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce delivery of fecal coliform and 550 lbs. N to Quankey Creek (C, urban 303(d)) upstream from SNHA(B)

Scope of Work

Replace/repair 18,609 linear feet of collection lines
Rehabilitate Quankey Hills Pump Station
Connect to Weldon

Condition

The Town will establish a water and sewer rate at or above its high unit cost.

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 10/10/04

Staff recommends funding the requested amount up to $2,297,000.

Committee Recommendation 10/10/04

Questions about flows and number of residences. Motion by Howard, 2nd by Mosley, to defer for additional information. Motion carries.

Board Decision 10/11/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

The number of residences as being 174 has been confirmed, with flow rates per residence as 287 gallons per day, within appropriate range. The cost per residence is $17,637. Staff recommends funding the request up to $2,297,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Markey, 2nd by L. Smith, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $2,297,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2004B-509 LaGrange, Town of - Reuse, Mosley Creek, Lenoir County,Coastal Plain Region

Summary

The Town of LaGrange requests $907,000$1,074,180 (0% match) to substantially reduce, and practically eliminate, wastewater discharge to Mosely Creek in the Neuse River Basin. The project would be for construction of sewer line and pumps to convey reuse quality wastewater to Wight Nursery, which could, during the growing season accept all of the Town’s approximately 0.50 MGD flow (plant designed at 0.75 MGD). The 85-acre nursery, expanding to 146 acres, will be able to reduce its groundwater withdrawal by at least 75% with this arrangement. During the season, withdrawal reduction will be 100%. With the discharge eliminated, this would remove approximately 8,200 lbs. of Nitrogen per year at a cost (total project) of $111/lb. N. However, the proposal does not include a reduction in the permitted discharge, due to the risk of having only one seasonal user. Lenoir is a Tier 2 county, and the HUC for the Town is $35.19, with the W&S rate of $44.00. DWQ has stated that LaGrange has a very proactive stance towards addressing their wastewater rehabilitation, with a treatment plant already treating to reuse standards. Additionally, there will be an adjacent 10-acre waterfowl subimpoundment that will use 4-7 million gallons of this reuse water, which will aid in off-season storage.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce wastewater discharge to Mosely Creek (NSW), reducing nitrogen by as much as 8,200 pounds per year
Reduce groundwater withdrawal in a capacity use area

Scope of Work

Engineering and administration
11,000 l. ft. of collection and transfer lines
One pump station
One air release manhole

Staff Recommendation 10/10/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $907,000$1,075,000.

Committee Recommendation 10/10/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by Markey, to accept staff recommendation to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $1,075,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 10/11/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $1,075,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Committee voted to continue to make the project eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $1,075,000.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2004B-513 New Hanover County - Landfill Leachate Land Application, NE Cape Fear, Coastal Plain Region

Summary

New Hanover County requests $155,000 of a $199,700 (22% match) effort to eliminate 4 MGD from the discharge of landfill leachate on the Northeast Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear River basin. The project would establish an additional 10-acre land application site to treat collected leachate that would otherwise be discharged. New Hanover is a Tier V county. The area is within a Nationally Significant Natural Heritage Area. This process will occur continually throughout the life of the landfill.

Water Quality Benefits

Eliminate 4 MGD discharge of landfill leachate to the NE Cape Fear (C, Sw), SNHA(A), S2G3, S3G4 species.

Scope of Work

Install spray irrigation lines and associated equipment and pumps

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 10/10/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $155,000.

Committee Recommendation 10/10/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by Mosley, to accept staff recommendation to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $155,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 10/11/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $155,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Committee voted to continue to make the project eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $155,000.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2004B-516 Spring Lake, Town of - Treatment System Upgrade, Little River, Cumberland County, Coastal Plain Region

Summary

The Town of Spring Lake requests a revised $822,000 of a $1,975,965 (58% match) effort to reduce contamination of Little River in the Cape Fear River basin. The project would construct a new clarifier to replace older and under-designed ones, and address I/I problems in the collection system. This is a part of an overall $8.5 million rehabilitation plan for the town. CWMTF funds are to go towards rehabilitation of almost 13,000 linear feet of collection lines, with the project serving 3,540 residences and small businesses. Design and permitting for the clarifier are done and work is underway. Cumberland County is Tier IV, with water/sewer rate of $52.59 and high unit cost of $38.42. Spring Lake is exceeding their discharge limits and is operating under an SOC (Special Order by Consent – DWQ).

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce contamination of Little River (C, SNHA(B), S1GU spp.)

Scope of Work

Construct clarifier
Repair/replace 12,940 linear feet collection lines
Replace 41 manholes

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 10/10/04

Staff recommends funding request up to $822,000.

Committee Recommendation 10/10/04

Motion by Markey, 2nd by Mosley, to accept staff recommendation to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $822,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 10/11/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $822,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Committee voted to continue to make the project eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $822,000.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2004B-602 Edgecombe Water and Sewer District #5 - Leggett Septic Tanks, Swift Creek, Edgecombe County, Coastal Plain Region

Summary

The Edgecombe Water and Sewer District #5 requests $2,945,500 of a revised $3,645,000 (19% match) effort to address failing septic systems in Swift Creek in the Tar-Pamlico River basin. The project would hook up 72 systems, 66 (92%) of which are failing. Also removed will be two school package plants, one school septic system and one commercial mound septic system. The sites would be connected to Rocky Mount WWTP. This represents about 2,000 pounds of nitrogen per year, at a cost to CWMTF of ~1,473 per lb. N. Edgecombe is a Tier I county.

Water Quality Benefits

Remove approximately 2,000 lbs./yr N from Swift Creek (WS-IV, NSW, S1G1 spp.)
Reduce fecal coliform contamination

Scope of Work

Land acquisition for easements
4 pump stations
92,750 l. ft. collection and force main
Design and permitting

Conditions

All 72 systems will be connected

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 10/10/04

Staff recommends funding the request up to $2,946,000.

Committee Recommendation 10/10/04

Motion by Markey, 2nd by Vaughan, to defer for additional information on flows and cost. Motion carries.

Board Decision 10/11/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Engineers have reported that the 72 septic tanks plus the 2 schools and commercial mound system is the equivalent of 237 residential customers, and used 145 gallons per day per residence in their flow calculations. This results in a cost of $15,380 per residence. Staff recommends funding the request up to $2,946,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Markey, 2nd by L. Smith, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $2,946,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2004B-603 Macon, Town of - Fishing Creek, Warren County, Coastal Plain Region

Summary

The Town of Macon requests that their application be deferred pending additional information collection

Staff Recommendation 10/10/04

Staff recommends deferral until the spring of 2005.

Committee Recommendation 10/10/04

Motion by Vaughan, 2nd by Mosley, to accept staff recommendation. Motion carries.

Board Decision 10/11/04

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends not funding the project at this time. No new information has been presented to staff.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by L. Smith, 2nd by Markey, to deny funding. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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NEW APPLICATIONS

2004B-506 Ellerbe, Town of – Amended: UV Disinfection, Toms Creek, Richmond County, Piedmont Region (Funded)

New Request: $165,000
New Match: $160,000
Total Request: $315,000
Total Project: $525,000
Match: 40%

Summary

The Town of Ellerbe received (in the 2004B Cycle) $150,000 for a total $200,000 project for UV disinfection process for their lagoon waste treatment system. The Trustees conditioned the award on a treatment feasibility study prior to construction, as UV disinfection is not usually associated with a lagoon system. The feasibility test showed that the UV process would not work as planned due to high TSS (Total Suspended Solids), requiring further modifications of the treatment system. The Town now seeks an additional $165,000 to install a sand filtration system to reduce the TSS levels prior to disinfection. Ellerbee is providing $160,00 towards this modification (49% match), for a total request of $315,000 of a now $525,000 total project cost (40% match overall). This process is an appropriate method for reducing TSS levels. The town has violations of BOD and residual chlorine, which would be eliminated. Richmond County is Tier I, and the waster/sewer rates average (county & town) $27, with high unit cost at $26.40. The Town has capitol improvement plan.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce fecal coliforms and chlorine contamination of Toms Creek (C), drains to WSIV & SNHA(C) waters.

Scope of Work

Install sand filter system

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental information

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the additional requested amount up to $165,000, for a total grant award of $315,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Markey, 2nd by Wright, to accept staff recommendation to favorably act on the project revision and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to an additional $165,000, for a total of $315,000.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2005A-501 Ayden, Town of - Collection System Rehabilitation, Swift Creek, Pitt County, Coastal Plain Region

Requested: $177,056
Total: $227,056
Match: 22%

Summary

The Town of Ayden is seeking to rehabilitate 1,000 linear feet of sewer collection pipeline in the Neuse River Basin. This project is a continuation of extensive on-going efforts to reduce I/I to the Contentnea Metropolitan Sewer District and exfiltration to Swift Creek. Pitt County is Tier IV, with a HUC (Town) of $30.64 and a Water and Sewer ate of $42.21. These repairs serve 1,933 residences, for a total cost of $117 per residence, and a cost to CWMTF of $177 per linear foot of collection line. Ayden has adopted a 60-foot buffer for all new development (over and above the Neuse Buffer Rules requirements).

Water Quality Benefits

Prevent exfiltration of fecal coliforms and nutrients to Swift Creek (C, NSW, 303(d), APNEP)
Reduce excessive volumes of stormwater from overwhelming Contentnea Metropolitan Sewer District WWTP

Scope of Work

Replace 1,000 linear feet of 24 in. collection lines
Replace 6 manholes

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the application up to $178,000. Staff encourages Ayden to pursue greenway development in association with sewer line easements.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

L. Smith recused himself from discussion and vote. Motion by Wright, 2nd by Markey, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $178,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2005A-502 Biscoe, Town of - Treatment Plant upgrade, Cedar Creek, Montgomery County, Piedmont Region

Requested: $479,760
Total: $599,706
Match: 20%

Summary

The Town of Biscoe seeks to repair its WWTP, to include the closing of an unused lagoon, replace a pump station at a nursing home, and a small part towards dechlorination and telemetry at 9 pump stations in the Yadkin River Basin. The plant discharges to White Oak Creek, a zero-flow strea, which leads to Cedar Creek. Biscoe is still anticipating a regionalization program to include Troy and Handy Sanitary District, with hopes that Star can be convinced to join in. These requested repairs are needed for the Biscoe plant regardless of whether a regional project materializes or not, and so did not receive points for that purpose. The unused lagoon does overflow during storm events, has inadequate lining, and is likely seeping out into the shallow groundwater and to the creek. Biscoe serves 790 residences and 110 industries, with a Water and Sewer rate of $43.73 and a High Unit Cost of $42.41. Montgomery County is Tier III, but with numerous plant closings.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce fecal coliform and chlorine delivery to Cedar Creek (C, S2G2 spp.)

Scope of Work

Close out the unused waste lagoon
Replace one pump station
Install telemetry at 9 pump stations
Install dechlorination equipment

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $480,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Markey, 2nd by Wright, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $480,000.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2005A-503 Enfield, Town of - WWTP and Collection Rehabilitation,Fishing Creek, Halifax County, Coastal Plain

Requested: $796,961
Total: $1,261,311
Match: 37%

Summary

The Town of Enfield is seeking to address a number of wastewater efforts, including collection line rehabilitation, failing septic tanks and reuse in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The town has a 0.1 MGD plant, with an average daily flow of 0.435 MGD, and they wish to connect 40 unsewered residences, 30 (75%) of which are failing, straight-piped or privies. Enfield currently serves 896 residences, with a High Unit Cost of $25.74 and a Water and Sewer rate of $53.37. Halifax is a Tier I county. The project will rehabilitate 11,620 linear feet of collection line and a pump station. The reuse component is for 4,000 gallons per day for use at the plane (washing down equipment, etc.), which will eliminate the use of potable water for these purposes. The I/I portion represents a cost of $1.67 per gallon, $72 per linear feet of collection line, or $812 per resident. The unsewered community portion represents a total cost of $13,328 per resident.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce nutrient and fecal coliform contamination of Fishing Creek (C, Sw, NSW, APNEP). For the unsewered community, 1,400 pounds of nitrogen delivery will be eliminated

Scope of Work

I/I

Repair 11,620 linear feet of collection line
Install 35 manholes
Rehabilitate one pump station

Unsewered Community

Install 5,720 linear feet (200 l.ft. force main) for unsewered community
Install 20 manholes
Install pump station

WWTP / Recycle

250 linear feet of 1.25” water main

Budget Notes

Budget as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $797,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Wright, 2nd by L. Smith, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $797,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2005A-504 Farmville, Town of - Solids Reduction, Little Contentnea Creek, Pitt County, Coastal Plain Region

Requested: $2,026,000 (revised)
Total: $2,619,000
Match: 23%

Summary

The Town of Farmville is seeking to implement alternative sludge treatment for land in the Neuse River Basin. The town is nearing its limits in land application, and the proposal is to convert the class B sludge to a class A pathogen-free product that can be used in residential and public landscaping. The result will be the elimination of the sludge application site and permit. Acquisition of sites is becoming increasingly restrictive, and Farmville is partnering with Walstonburg, Fountain and the Maury prison for waste treatment. With field loading reaching application limits, wet weather can severely delay land application and/or runoff of sludge from the fields. Pitt County is Tier IV, with a High Unit Cost of $37.88, and a water/sewer rate of $40.66. W/S rates are expected to increase to $45.00. This project is the implementation of a CWMTF grant for permitting and design (2003A-506), and represents a total cost of $0.75 per gallon treated. The construction estimate is approximately $200,000 over the original estimate prior to completion of the design and permitting process.

Water Quality Benefits

Elimination of potential nutrient, solids and heavy metals loading to Little Contentnea Creek (C, Sw, NSW, 303(d), S3 spp.)

Scope of Work

Rehabilitate existing WWTP grit mechanism and chlorine mixer
Install clarifiers, sludge pump station
Sludge dryer, conveyer and feed pumps

Budget Notes

Match as revised

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $1,310,000 (50% of the total project).

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Markey, 2nd by Howard, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $1,310,000. Motion carries with one opposing vote (L. Smith).

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2005A-505 Pikeville, Town of - Collection Rehab, The Slough, Wayne County, Coastal Plain Region

Requested: $750,000
Total: $1,655,000 (revised)
Match: 55%

Summary

The Town of Pikeville is seeking to address I/I and WWTP upgrades in the Neuse River Basin. The project’s revised budget deals only with the sewer rehabilitation work, and not the treatment plant upgrade that involves land application that may reduce existing permit flows. The applicant proposes to reline or replace 9,000 linear feet of sewer line and associated equipment and manholes, representing a total cost of $184 per linear foot, and $10.53 per gallon of wastewater treated. The planned work is for Pikeville to come into compliance only; illegal spills occur, ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 per spill. The system serves 338 residential and 39 commercial customers, with a High Unit Cost of $52.36 and an anticipated Water and Sewer rate of $72.94. Wayne County is a Tier III county. Pikeville lies directly between Fremont and Goldsboro, with a sewer collection system connecting Fremont to the Goldsboro WWTP.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduction in nutrient and fecal coliform delivery to The Slough (C, Sw, NSW, APNEP), a tributary to Nahunta Swamp

Scope of Work

Slipline 6,000 linear feet of sewer line
Replace 3,000 linear feet of sewer line
Rehabilitate 20 manholes
Replace 20 manholes

Conditions

Pikeville to connect to the Goldsboro treatment plant and decommission it’s failing land application system.

Budget Notes

Match as described in the supplemental budget

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $750,000, under the above condition. This is consistent with Board actions to encourage regionalization of wastewater treatment systems. Staff notes that DENR, NC Rural Development Center and CWMTF may be asked to assist Eureka, Fremont Pikeville and Goldsboro in planning and funding a regional wastewater system.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Markey, 2nd by Howard, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $750,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2005A-506 Pittsboro, Town of - Land Application, Enhanced Treatment, Robeson Creek, Chatham County, Piedmont Region

Requested: $ 3,174,314
Total: $ 3,177,649 (revised)
Match: <1%

Summary

The Town of Pittsboro is seeking to reduce wastewater discharge to Robeson Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The project would divert 65,000 of wastewater to a 10.6-acre oilseed crop field on Chatham County Community College land for the Sustainable Agriculture and Biofuels Curriculum, at a cost of $33.30 per gallon reuse wastewater. The applicant would also construct a greenway along Robeson Creek on the sewer right-of-way. The High Unit Cost for Pittsboro is $53.70, with a Water and Sewer rate of $56.34. Chatham is a Tier V county, while Pittsboro has an 18% poverty rate. The wastewater reuse component is estimated to cost $2,164,314, and the greenway construction $1,013,335. Additionally, 1,200 gallons per day of wastewater originating on CCCC campus will be treated on-site for reuse, and so is not going to the WWTP and back out to campus. The lower end of Robeson Creek is a locally Significant Natural Heritage Area and contains populations of the Cape Fear Shiner (fish), a rare and protected aquatic species. Pittsboro also recently received $400,000 from the NC Rural Development Center for I/I work.Note: The total project cost of $7,227,649 includes Pittsboro’s match of $4,050,000 for two previous projects involving CWMTF funds (3M reuse and Town Lake Study), and so was not included in scoring as matching resources.

Water Quality Benefits

Reduce wastewater discharge to Robeson Creek (WSIV, NSW, 303(d), S1G1 sp.)

Scope of Work

Install 9,000 linear feet of sewer line
Install irrigation pump station and spray field lines and equipment

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $1,783,000 for 80% of the wastewater reuse and irrigation components. Staff commends the applicant for the plan for using the sewer right-of-way for greenway development. This as an efficient combination of resources.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Markey, 2nd by Wright, not to accept staff recommendation, but either to defer or deny. Markey withdraws motion. Motion by Howard, 2nd by Wright, to deny project. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2005A-507 Wallace, Town of - Rockfish Creek Project, Amended, Duplin County, Coastal Plain Region

Requested: $5,276,135
Total: $8,843,985
Match: 40%

Summary

The Town of Wallace seeks to address wastewater treatment and discharge in the Cape Fear River Basin, initiating regional wastewater treatment. The project involves removal of existing discharge from Little Rockfish Creek (zero-flow stream) to Rockfish Creek. The Town has acquired the Steveco Knit WWTP, which must be retrofitted to receive domestic waste from the existing treatment plant. The plant will also receive and treat waste from the towns of Teachey, Greenevers and Saint Helena, and Pender County (US 117 Sewer District). The project will serve 1,445 residences and 167 industrial /commercial customers, at a total project cost of $7.86 per gallon treated. This arrangement calls for the treatment of 1.125 MGD, while the Steveco Knit plant has a 4.0 MGD capacity. Duplin is a Tier III county, with a High Unit Cost of $36.16 and a Water and Sewer rate of $39.33. The applicant’s existing debt is $2,418,000, with a remaining debt capacity of $9,647,829. The match includes $150,000 for the town of Greenevers, which is also used as match in Greenevers’ application (2005A-601). The applicant has received $325,000 from CWMTF for design and permitting of this project.

Water Quality Benefits

Move discharge from 0-flow stream; discharge to, and reduce nutrient delivery to, Rockfish Creek (C, Sw, 303(d), S3 spp.)

Scope of Work

Remove discharge from Little Rockfish Creek
Pump station and force main improvements
Retrofit Steveco Knit WWTP: equalization and aeration basins, clarifiers, filtration, disinfection and solids handling

Conditions

All septic systems and straight pipes within the service area to be connected to service

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends that the request be funded up to $2,211,000: representing 25% of the total project, which will address the existing needs. However, the applicant may provide additional clarification prior to the Committee meeting which may affect this recommendation or the Board’s considerations. Staff will provide any additional information to the Committee on April 10.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Howard, 2nd by L. Smith, to to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $2,211,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Markham recuses himself from discussion and vote. Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2005A-601 Greenevers, Town of - Wallace Regionalization, Island Creek, Duplin County, Coastal Plain Region

Requested: $750,000
Total: $4,150,000
Match: 82%

Summary

The Town of Greenevers seeks to complete efforts to eliminate failing septic tanks in the Cape Fear River Basin. The project is a component of the regionalization efforts ongoing in the Wallace/ northern Pender County area. Greenevers has a High Unit Cost of $23.75, with an anticipated Water and Sewer rate of $41.70, in a Tier III county. The CWMTF funds will enable the town to include the final 75 residences to the 200 residences being addressed in the match. Of those 75 septic tanks, at least 68 (90%) are failing. A total of 14,000 linear feet of sewer line will be installed. The total project represents a cost of $15,000 per residence ($100,00/residence for CWMTF), $296 per linear foot of sewer line, and $46.00 per gallon of wastewater treated. The reduction in nitrogen delivered represents a cost to CWMTF of $312.50 per lb. N reduced.

Water Quality Benefits

Eliminate delivery of fecal coliforms and 2,400 pounds of nitrogen from septic tanks to Island Creek (C, Sw)

Scope of Work

Install 14,000 linear feet of collection lines
Install 275 residential septic pump systems

Conditions

All septic systems and straight pipes within the service area to be connected to service

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $750,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Howard, 2nd by Wright, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $750,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2005A-602 Northwest, City of - Hood Creek, Brunswick County, Coastal Plain Region

Requested: $208,912
Total: $533,174

Summary

The applicants has withdrawn the application, due to inability to secure anticipated matching resources from the NC Rural Development CenterStaff Recommendation 4/10/05Staff recommends accepting the withdrawal.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by L. Smith, 2nd by Howard, to accept withdrawal. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2005A-603 Scotland Neck, Town of - Septic/ Pecan Grove, Deep Creek, Halifax County, Coastal Plain region

Requested: $561,203
Total: $961,203

Summary

The applicants has withdrawn the application, due to inability to secure anticipated matching resources from the NC Rural Development Center

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends accepting the withdrawal and encouraging the applicant to reapply when additional funding sources can be obtained.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Board accepted withdrawal at March 2005 meeting.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

2005A-604 Swain County - Bryson Branch, Tuckasegee River, Swain County, Mountain Region

Requested: $50,000
Total: $253,550
Match: 80%

Summary

Swain County seeks to eliminate discharges from septic tank to a tributary of the Tuckasegee River in the Little Tennessee River Basin. The project involves the hook-up of 30 failing septic tanks to the Bryson City WWTP. This will address 5,000 gallons per day, at a total project cost of $50.70 per gallon of wastewater. The project represents total costs of $67 per linear foot of sewer line, $8,452 per residence, and $241 per pound of nitrogen reduced. Swain is a Tier I county, with a High Unit Cost of $42.42 for the county and $34.44 for the community being served, with a Water and Sewer Rate of $38. The High Unit Cost of the community is $34.44.

Water Quality Benefits

Eliminate fecal coliforms and 1,050 pounds per year of nitrogen delivery to Bryson Branch (B, Tr, S1G1, SNHA(A))

Scope of Work

Install 3,899 linear feet of sewer lines
Install 30 sewer connections
Install 15 manholes

Conditions

All septic systems and straight pipes within the service area to be connected to service

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $50,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Howard, 2nd by Markey, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $50,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2005A-605 Winton, Town of - Village of Tunis, Catherine Creek, Hertford County, Coastal Plain Region

Requested: $657,994 (revised)
Total: $657,994
Match: 0%

Summary

The Town of Winton seeks to reduce contamination of Catherine Creek in the Chowan River Basin. The project would connect 60 residences’ failing septic tanks in the Village of Tunis, primarily a seasonal community, to the Town’s WWTP. The total project represents costs of $10,967 per residence, $63 per linear foot of sewer line, and $313 per pound of nitrogen reduced. Hertford is a Tier III county, with a High Unit Cost of $33.03 and the expected Water and Sewer rate of $38.06 for Tunis.

Water Quality Benefits

Eliminate fecal coliforms and 2,100 pounds per year of nitrogen delivery to Catherine Creek (B, NSW, 303(d), APNEP)

Scope of Work

Install 8,000 linear feet of force main
Install 2,500 linear feet gravity collection line
Install 1 main transfer pump station
Install 5 secondary pump stations

Conditions

All septic systems and straight pipes within the service area to be connected to service

Budget Notes

Match not available due to inability to secure NC Rural Development Center funding

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends not funding the project at this time, but strongly encourages the applicant to reapply when additional funds can be secured.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Wright, 2nd by Markey, not to fund. Motion carries. Wright- need to encourage them to reapply and encourage other funders to support the project.

Board Decision 4/11/05Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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2005A-804 Manteo, Town of - Wastewater Treatment Feasibility Plan, Shallowbag Bay, Dare County, Coastal Plain Region

Requested: $65,000
Total: $70,000
Match: 7%

Summary

The Town of Manteo seeks to develop a feasibility study of nutrient removal options for wastewater discharged to Shallowbag Bay in the Pasquotank River Basin. This would produce a “Headworks Analysis” of their WWTP, cost estimates and nutrient removal methodology to be implemented, both chemical and biological, in the treatment process. Manteo has been making efforts to address improvements to the water quality of Shallowbag Bay. Dare is a Tier III county, with a High Unit Cost of $50.54. Manteo has a High Unit Cost of $40.03 and a Water and Sewer rate of $52.66

Water Quality Benefits

Shallowbag Bay (SC, adjacent to open SA, S1G3 spp.)

Scope of Work

Develop wastewater nutrient reduction feasibility study.

Budget Notes

Match as described in the application

Staff Recommendation 4/10/05

Staff recommends funding the request up to $65,000.

Committee Recommendation 4/10/05

Motion by Wright, 2nd by Markey, to favorably act on project and make it eligible later this year for further review and funding up to $65,000. Motion carries.

Board Decision 4/11/05

Board accepts Committee recommendation.

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