Sewer Rehabilitation Program
General Information
Construction Update
Public Meetings
None at this time
Project Need
In the late 1990's as a part of infrastructure maintenance and operations, the City determined a review of the status of the concrete trunk sewer system was needed. The long term objectives of the City have been to:
- Provide uninterrupted service to residents and businesses
- Ensure the existing trunk sewers were not experiencing ground water infiltration which would cause increased treatment costs.
A detailed study of the trunk sewer system would assist is deciding what maintenance steps would be needed to continue to meet the long term objectives.
The study showed that much of the concrete trunk sewer system needed to be rehabilitated. Without the rehabilitation, the City could experience overflow and collapse of the existing sewer system with potential damage to public and private property.
Since the study was completed the City has investigated the methods for accomplishing the rehabilitation.
Project Funding
To pay for the rehabilitation, Certificates of Participation Bonds totaling $12,207,000 were sold in February of 2004 to finance the repairs. Sewer Assessment Fees will be used to pay off the bonds. These fees are found in the Property Owner's property tax bill.
- Funding for the project was accomplished by a special bond sale
- Sewer Projects are part of 20 year Capital Improvement Plan
The attachments below provide information about rate increases and comparisons with other local agencies
Phase 2
The rehabilitation currently planned for 2006 is the second phase of a multiphase rehabilitation program. Additional rehabilitation will be implemented as indicated in the initial Trunk Sewer Flow Capacity Study.
Construction Impacts
How the construction will affect you.
| Impacts | Ways we will reduce impacts | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic | Temporary Loss of One Lane Temporary Congestion | Use of flaggers and traffic control to maintain traffic flow Work hours that avoid peak traffic periods |
| Sewage Service | Bypassing of Sewage Flow Around Construction Bypass Pipes Crossing Driveways and Intersections |
There will be NO disruption of sewer service Pipes Will be Buried to Allow Continuous Access to Driveways and Intersections |
| Noise |
|
Generators and pumps will have mufflers and sound abatement No Construction Activities at Night In Residential Areas |
Resident Notification During Construction
Business Owners and Residents will receive notice:
- Mailing: 7-14 Days prior to start of work.
- Door Hanger: 24 hours prior to work at locations
- Changeable message board will be located on streets where work is to occur to provide current project status and traffic control information.
All notification will be in writing
Concrete Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation
- Phase 1 is complete - thank you for your cooperation.
