1. Utility Extension Project
Water, Sewer & Gas Extensions Franklin, CT
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2. Project Summary
New Project limits include:
Route 32, from Old Rt. 32 to Murphy Road (Segments 1 & 2)
Murphy Road from Route 32 to Route 87 (Segments 3 & 4)
10,400 feet of gravity sewer, 1,350 feet of sewer force main, one pump station
Sewer connection to NPU on Old Route 32
9,200 feet of water main, including connection to NPU on New Park Ave.
Total Project Cost $ million
USDA Grant / Loan will fund $ million (Segments 1 & 2)
Additional State and Federal Grants applications underway for balance of project
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4. Preliminary Design Results
Refined previous conceptual design layout and cost estimate
Created new base mapping using current aerial maps, DOT right-of-way maps, Town assessors maps, and topographic maps
Prepared layout plans for water, sewer and gas mains
Reduced number of costly sewer pumping stations from four to one (Murphy Road)
Conducted three days of test borings (40 locations) to better quantify rock excavation
Broke project into four (4) segments – See Map
Reduced contingencies from 30% to 20% based on updated design
Overall project cost reduced from $19.5 million to $14.0 million
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7. Local Project Impacts Franklin Hills Estates and Country Club, LLC
18 hole golf course, clubhouse, 100 room lodge and parking structure approved
Private water main construction on Rt. 87, Murphy Road to serve their projects
Private sewer main construction from New Park Avenue cross-country to Route 32/ Avery Lane to serve their projects
These mains reduce the lengths of water and sewer mains required by the Town project
Estimated new tax revenues generated: $ 133,000
$ 356,000
$ 408,000
Town of Bozrah Sewer Project
Project moving slower than Franklin
Previous costly sewer main on Route 87 no longer needed
Present design allows their future connection to Segment 4 on Murphy Road
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8. Project Costs Other Project Costs
Construction Costs
Segment Rt. 32 south of Route 87 - $3.429 million
Segment Rt. 32, from Rt. 87 to Murphy Rd - $2.404 million
Segment Murphy Road East of railroad tracks - $1.642 million
Segment Murphy Road West of railroad tracks $0.662 million
SUB-TOTAL CONSTRUCTION - $8.138 million
Other Project Costs
Contingencies (20 %) - $1.628 million
Design/ Construction Administration (20 %) - $1.628 million
Construction Inflation (3.5 %) - $0.285 million
NPU Connection Fee (100,000 gpd) - $1.100 million
Legal, Bond Council, Short Term Interest - $1.250 million
SUB-TOTAL - OTHER PROJECT COSTS - $5.890 million
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ MILLION
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9. Typical Property Owner Costs
No benefit assessment charges are proposed for this project
Property owner responsible for water service and sewer lateral on their properties
Water - $3,000 est.
Sewer- $5,000 est.
Property owners will become NPU water customer, be billed directly by Norwich
Sewer bills will be paid to Town of Franklin WPCA, based on water meter readings
Typical Residence / Small Business- 200 gallons per day
Water Charge = $ 585 / year
Sewer Charge = $ 650/year
Total Charge = $ 1,235/year
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10. Proposed Project Schedule
May 20, 2015 Town Meeting on this project
May 27, 2015 Referendum Vote on this project
Assuming May 27, 2015 Referendum Passes
Apply for additional grant funding from US EDA (due date June 12, 2015)
Continue to pursue State, USDA future pooled funding
Design and Permit Entire Project (Segments 1- 4) June - December 2015
If no additional funding is available, construct water and sewer portions of Segments 1 & 2 with USDA funding (March - December 2016)
As additional grant funding is obtained, construct remaining portions of the project, Segments 3 & 4- Murphy Road east and west – (through July 2017)
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12. How Will Town Pay for this Project ?
USDA Grant- $2.110 million grant
USDA Loan- $7.105 million loan (2.75%, 40 years)
Annual Principal and Interest Payment = $ 296,000 beginning in 2017
New Projected Tax Revenue from Franklin Hills Estates Approved Projects:
$133,000
$368,000
$408,000
Note that future tax revenue from the Franklin Hill Estates approved project will pay for the debt service from the USDA loan.
NO ADDITIONAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FUND THIS PROJECT!
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13. Benefits of Project
Public Health - Eliminates septic systems and private well water quality concerns
Economic Development - Water, Sewer and Gas Utilities will allow more complete development of Town’s commercial and industrial zoned land
Taxes - Increases to Grand List will help keep taxes steady over time
Limited Areas for Future Tax Revenue Growth - See map of Protected Properties
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15. Questions and Comments?
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