Vance County Water District Overview and Update Jordan

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

Presentation Outline n n n History of Project Water System Details Signup Information Benefits Questions?

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

n 2009 n n n 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 1 B; Application made to USDA for Phase 2 A & 2 B funding. Application made to NC Rural Center for $1, 000 grant for Phase 2 A & 2 B. November – Sign up campaign officially began with mass mailing and signup meetings (12/1, 12/3, 12/10). 2010 n n n History Cont. March – Made aware of successful funding for Phase 2 A and 2 B April – Sign up campaign for Phase 2 with mass mailing and signup meetings (4/15, 4/19, 4/26). 2011 n n Finalized water purchase agreement with City of Henderson Phase 1 A Tank Site Secured; Location off of Warrenton Road

n 2012 n n n History Cont. 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 1 A(anticipate 9 -12 months of construction); Anticipate construction beginning on Phase 2 in Spring 2013.

Water System Details (see map) n Phase 1 A n n n n 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%) n Phase 2 A n n n Phase 2 B n n n Phase 1 B (Kittrell Water Assoc. ) n Total Project Miles – approx. 35 miles Total Projected Cost - $3, 898, 400 Total Project Miles – approx. 28 miles Total Signups to date – 363 Received 42% grant – stimulus money Total Projected Cost - $6, 034, 750 Total Project Miles – approx. 44 miles Total Signups to date – 365 Received 33% grant – stimulus money

Signup Information n Connection fee n n n Tap Options (Wet vs. Dry Tap) n n 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. 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 n n $35 -$45 (5000 gallons/mo); Following bid estimate closer to $53 for 5000 gallons/mo.

Benefits of Water System n n n n n 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

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