1. McLean County Regional Water Consolidation Project

2. On the Green River in the 1971 John Prine Folk Song “Paradise”
Won't you take me back to Muhlenberg County Down by the Green River where Paradise lay Well, I'm sorry my son, but you're too late in asking Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away
Population: 9500
MHI: $30,000
Per Capita Income:
$16,000

3. McLean County

4. Six Water Providers in County
Cities of Calhoun, Livermore, Island and Sacramento
North McLean Water District and Beech Grove Water Association

5. Issues One 80 Year Old Plant - Out of Compliance
One Plant with Limited Capacity
Costly Operations with Poorly Trained Operators
Inconsistent Medium to the High User Rates
Out of County Wholesalers Raising Rates
Lack of Control Over Treated Water Supply

6. KY CDBG Program Split of Funds
2016 Amount for Distribution ,519,635
Public Facilities ,600,000
Economic Development ,400,000
Housing ,000,000
Community Projects ,419,635
Public Services ,100,000
Community Emergency Relief Fund T B D

7. Public Facilities Program Area
Priority Given to Water and Sewer Projects
Project Selection is Competitive - 50% of Applications Funded
Projects Ranked Based on Project Need, Project Effectiveness and Necessary Use of Funds
$1,000,000 CDBG Participation Ceiling
50/50 Match CDBG to Other Funding

8. Community Goal and Initial Steps
“To serve as the sole source of treated water for all citizens of McLean County”
Mayors Began Meeting Regularly to Discuss Water Needs
Beech Grove Water Association and McLean County Water District Join Meetings
Consortium Created and Interlocal Agreements Signed
Consortium Issued RFQ for Water Needs Assessment
Consortium Received $150,000 from Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for Assessment
Assessment Completed
Meetings With Regional Providers
Public Forums
PER Completed
Regional Water Commission Created
Funding Applications Submitted

9. Water Needs Assessment
Project Planning
Water Needs Assessment
Phase I – Rehab or New Construction
- Which Communities Could and Would Participate
Phase II – Forming Legal Structure to Own/Maintain Project
- Rate Determination
- Public Participation re: the New Utility and New Rate Structure

10. Ready to Go Aspects of Project Due To Planning Efforts
Environmental Review Complete
Design 60% Complete
USDA Funding Pending
Permits Prepared
Regional Water Commission Formed and Meeting Regularly
LMI Benefit Documented via Survey

11. Project Description
Design and Construction of 2 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant
10,000 LF of Water Lines, 650 GPD Pump Station, and Bore Under Green River
Purchase of Existing Water Plant and Elimination of Malfunctioning Water Plant

12. Project Budget
$7.4 Million USDA Rural Development Grant/Loan (68%) $2.5 Million Kentucky Infrastructure Authority Loan (23%) $1.0 Million Community Development Block Grant ( 9%) $10.9 Million Total

13. Expected Project Benefits
Source of Quality Water for Future
Lowered Operating Costs
Affordable User Rates
Economic Development Potential
Construction Jobs
Pride of Community and Accomplishment

14. Quotes from Local and State Officials
KY Dept Environmental Protection – “McLean County is taking a proactive approach to ensure sustainability of their water systems and communities.” Letter of Support
County Judge/Exe. Thurman – “We cannot do this locally, the CDBG funding is pivotal. It will make a tremendous difference having the ability to turn a valve and furnish the area with water in a split second.” Messenger - Inquirer
Green River Area Development District – “This is a perfect example of regionalism at its best.” Messenger-Inquirer
Sacramento Mayor Howard – “It’s been everybody’s effort. State Officials were just blown away by the way we all came together for this issue.” Messenger-Inquirer

15. Recognition
Earth Day Project Announcement - USDA State Director Fern – “Today we invest in clean, safe and reliable water for families and businesses in McLean County. This is one of the highest amounts of USDA funding provided to any of the 144 Earth Day Projects. “
2015 Governor’s Spirit of Kentucky Award for Cost Effective Coordination of Public Resources Among Multiple Government Groups
2016 NADO Award for Innovative Regional Project

16. Project Hurdles Midway - Bids Significantly Over Budget
Current - Prime Contract Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

17. Kentucky Department for Local Government
Office of Federal Grants
1024 Capital Center Drive Suite 340
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601