1. Board of County Commissioners Allen County, Ohio Pre-Construction Public Informational Meeting April 27, 2005

2. OVERVIEW OF TONIGHT’S MEETING I.Meeting Objective II.History of the Project III.Proposed Sewer Layout IV.Procedures for Completion of Project V.Cost to Property Owners VI.Tentative Project Schedules VII.Questions

3. I. Meeting Objective This project consists of providing sewer service to approximately 93 property owners in an area consisting of Lutz Rd., Shearin Ave., Early Ave., and a portion of Berryhill Rd. This meeting will provide for public participation for the construction of the sanitary sewer improvement. Discussion items will include proposed sewer line locations, tentative cost for construction, and schedules.

4. II. History of the Project 1/30/01Informational Meeting #1 4/11/011 st round of site testing 8 sites, slide 8 sites slide 4/17/012 nd round of site testing 4/25/01DPA Hearing #1 5/30/01DPA Hearing #2 9/11/01Commissioners authorize design 7/24/03County submits application for $570,000 ODOD, CDBG Competitive Water and Sewer Program, and application for $116,000 ODOD, Formula Block Grant Program. 1/04ODOD notifies County of lack of funds in the Competitive Water and Sewer Program.

5. II. History of the Project (cont.) 7/26/04Informational Meeting #2 / CDBG Hearing 9/15/04Commissioners approve CDBG applications 3/4/05ODOD approves CDBG applications 4/27/05Pre-Construction Meeting

6. III. Proposed Sewer Layout Lutz Rd. Shearin Ave. Early Ave.. Berryhill Rd. Proposed Gravity Sewer Force Main Sewer U.S. 30 Cairo ProjectArea S.R. 65  Pump Station   N N Cairo Force Main

7. IV. Procedures for Completion of Project Debt Service/Grant Funding: A. Conduct Public Hearing (CDBG requirement). B.Make application to ODOD for CDBG, Competitive Sewer and Water Program funding. C.Bid construction of project. D. Begin construction of project. F.Complete construction of project. G.Notification to property owners for connection to project. E.Begin application process for LMI connection assistance. H. Billing for Principal Debt Service.

8. V. Cost to Property Owners Project Cost Construction Cost $1,100,000 Engineering (construction admin.) 40,700 Inspection 25,000 Interest during construction 15,000 Miscellaneous (Easements, Permits, etc.) 21,000 Contingency (5% Construction Cost) 50,000 Bond Issuance (Legal) 7,000 Project Cost $ 1,258,700

9. V. Cost to Property Owners (cont.) 1. Construction – Debt Service/Grant Funding: Total Project Cost = $1,258,700 Less $500,000 ODOD,CDBG Assistance Less $100,000 CDBG Formula Assistance Less Up To $75,000 County Assistance Principal Debt Service Balance = $583,700 Principal Debt Service Charge per House $583,700 ÷ 93 households = $6,276.34 per house Quarterly Debt Service Charge per House 25 years: $108.60(4.75%) 20 years: $123.12(4.75%), $87.10(1%)

10. V. Cost to Property Owners (cont.) B. Once a property owner has connected to the sewer line he or she can will receive a quarterly sewer bill. The breakdown of the County rates are listed below: Month’s BilledBilling DateDue DateCost Jan-Feb-MarMayJune$75.00 Apr-May-JuneAugSept$75.00 July-Aug-SeptNovDec$75.00 Oct-Nov-DecFebMarch$75.00 A. Abandonment of existing private sewage system/tanks and installation of a sanitary sewer lateral to the project. Approximate Cost - $1,200. Grant funding to cover this cost may be available for LMI customers. 2. Miscellaneous Non-Assessed Cost to Property Owners

11. V. Cost to Property Owners (cont.) Summary of Cost to Property Owners DescriptionAmountPayment Method Abandonment of Private System and Construction of New Service Lateral $1,200Cash or Grant Assistance Quarterly Sewer Service Charge¹ $75Check, Cash, or Automatic Debit Quarterly Debt Service Charge² $87.10 to $123.12 Check, Cash, or Automatic Debit ¹ County sewer rates are being evaluated for possible increases. ² This charge can be eliminated by cash payment Principal Debt Service ($6,276.34).

12. VI. Tentative Project Schedule DescriptionDebt Service/Grant Bid ProjectMay 2005 Begin ConstructionJune 2005 Complete ConstructionNovember 2005 Order ConnectionsDecember 2005 Project Wrap-Up Mtg.January 2006 Principal Debt Service BillingFebruary 2006 Begin Quarterly Debt ServiceMay 2006

13. VII. Questions ?