October 3, 2019 What is the purpose of tonights meeting? Provide - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

October 3, 2019

What is the purpose of tonight’s meeting?  Provide property owners with information about the proposed project.  Strictly an informational meeting.

Background Information  State and 3M settled February 20, 2018  $850 million in funds to address PFAS in the East Metro  $25 million set aside for Expedited Projects  Expedited Project submittals  Project review process  Project award  Approved on September 18, 2019

River Acres Neighborhood • 123 properties • 88 homes above Health Based Values “HBVs” in 2018 • 27 additional wells with PFAS • Whole house GAC filters

Project Scope  Extend Water Main  Provide Individual Services  Plumbing Modifications  Seal Existing Wells  New Street Surface  No Sewer Extension  All costs covered by 3M settlement agreement and trunk water fund

Public Improvements  Water Main Extension Along Roadway  Install Hydrants for Fire Protection  New Pavement Surface  No assessments for street work

Private Improvements  Water Service  Plumbing Modifications  Well Sealing  Restoration  Temporary Construction Easement

Funding Breakdown  Total Project Cost = $7,188,632  Settlement Fund= $7,018,352  Water Utility (for oversizing)= $170,280 *No cost to property owners for project*

Benefits of City Water  Regular inspections by Minnesota Department of Health  Certified water operators  Annual testing for 100+ contaminants  Pressure maintained during power outages  Reduced home insurance with hydrant coverage

City Water Bill - Monthly • Average Water Bill: $12/month • Lawn Irrigation: Additional $12-$15/month

City Water vs. Private Well Costs City Water Annual Costs New Service Connection Cost $0 (Funded by 3M Settlement Agreement) Annual water bill (average home) $150 Service Connection Repair (Every 40 Years) $40 Water Quality Testing (Completed by MDH) $0 Total $190 Private Well Annual Costs Well Replacement (Every 50 Years) $320 Well Pump Replacement (Every 20 Years) $100 Pressure Tank Replacement (Every 15 Years) $70 Well Pump Energy Usage $20 Water Quality Testing (recommended) $30 Total $540

Schedule/Next Steps  September 18, 2019 – Council Approved MPCA Agreement  October 3, 2019 – River Acres Neighborhood Meeting  Week of October 7, 2019 – Begin Survey Work and In-Home Plumbing Inspections  Fall 2019 – Preliminary Design Work  December 2019 – Plans Approved by Council  February 2020 – Project Bidding  March 2020 – Host Second Neighborhood Meeting  Spring 2020 – Construction Begins

Questions ?

Thank You! Ryan Burfeind, PE City Engineer rburfeind@cottagegrovemn.gov 651-458-2899 Project Information and Updates: Website: www.cottagegrovemn.gov/RiverAcresWater Email: riveracreswm@sehinc.com