Phase 1 Information for Existing Abutters Tiverton Wastewater District (TWWD) “Our mission is to safeguard public health and protect and improve ground and surface water resources by implementing effective and efficient wastewater management and disposal within the Tiverton Wastewater District.” – TWWD
Agenda • TWWD Presentation • Question and Answer Period
Who Is TWWD? • TWWD – Quasi-Public Agency created by the General Assembly. – Created, in part, to allow access to funding to help offset the cost of sewer construction. (The Town is does not qualify for this funding) – Separate and distinct entity from the Town Our People, Your Neighbors Volunteer Board 4 Part-Time Staff Leroy Kendricks, Chairman Stephen Berlucchi Chris Nearpass Patricia Nannini Paul Northrup Sarah Stearns Colleen Stanton Scott Humphrey Nan Godet
Wastewater In Tiverton • A little bit of history • Facilities Plan Update • RI Cesspool Act of 2007 and amended 2015 – Required all properties within 200 feet of the shoreline and other critical resources to replace all cesspools by January 1, 2014. – Requires all cesspools to be replaced with a conventional septic system or connection to sewer system upon transfer of property ownership. • Town Ordinance • TWWD Rules and Regulations
The Issues • Stormwater II and RIDEM TMDL Study (2011) – Found two outfalls along the Tiverton shoreline are contaminated with fecal bacteria commonly associated with failed septic systems. – “The Town must commit to… construction of sewers for these problem areas.” • Failed/Outdated Systems – older systems – non-conforming • Environment
Sewer Sewer System • Code Compliant • Cost Effective • Effective/Efficient wastewater management • Public grants decrease cost • Does not contaminate surface or ground water resources • Maintained by TWWD • Little disruption to property
The Project
Project Areas • • Audet St. Hilton St. • Shove St. • • Canonicus St. Main Rd. • State Ave. • • Carpenter St. Mill St. • Walnut St. • • Clement St. Shove St. • Rock St.
Project Areas Horizon Drive Last Street Souza Road
TWWD Project for Abutter Area • Infrastructure Plan – 49 properties • Public/Private work – Project Covers Public & Private Work – Construction on/under streets – Construction on property
What does this mean for your property? • Right of entry – Planning & Design – Construction • Easement – Upon completion of construction • Everything back where it was/the way it was
Cost • Not to exceed cost of $6,000.00 per property • Includes all construction and administrative costs
Payment Options • Pay in full, up front • Pay through TWWD • Sewer Tie In Loan Fund (STILF) • Assistance through Church Community Housing Corporation
Pay Up Front • One time payment of $6,000.00
Payment Through TWWD • Everyone is eligible • Amortized over 10 years • 3.25% interest rate • Monthly payment for connection $60.00
Sewer Tie In Loan Fund (STILF) • Application process — not everyone will qualify • Loans are fully underwritten by RI Housing • Amortized over 5 years • 2% interest rate • Monthly payment for connection $105.00
Special Circumstances • Low-Income, Elderly, Persons with Special Needs • Assistance is available through Church Community Housing Program
Income Guidelines Qualifications for CCHC program are*: Household size Max. Income • 1 Person $41,650 • 2 Person $47,600 • 3 Person $53,550 • 4 Person $59,500 • 5 Person $64,300 • 6 Person $69,050 • 7 Person $73,800 • 8 Person $78,550 *Guidelines are effective as of June 1, 2015
Church Community Housing Program Home Repair Loans • Home Repair Loan - 3% Interest – 3 % fixed interest rate Home Repair Loan of up to $50,000 (Single Family Home) and up to $70,000 (Multi Family Home) with a 15 year term. – The monthly payment is $6.91 for every $1,000 borrowed. • Deferred Payment Home Repair Loan - 0% Interest Loan – 0% fixed interest rate Deferred Payment Home Repair Loan of up to $5,000 for Seniors (60 years old + up) and persons with disabilities that does not need to be repaid until the home is sold or the Title to the home is transferred. – Seniors and persons with disabilities may be eligible for both a 0% and 3% interest loan. • There are no fees or closing costs for these loans. • Contact Church Community Housing call Peter Lalli at (401) 846-5114 x11 or send and email plalli@cchcnewport.org
Summary of Monthly Payment Options Source Term Interest Underwriting Monthly Total Cost Rate Payment TWWD 10 Years 3.25% None $60.00 $7,200.00 STILF 5 Years 2% Yes – RI Housing $105.00 $6,300.00 CCHC 15 Years 3% Income $42.00 $7,560.00 Home Repair requirements Loan CCHC Until 0% Seniors 60+ & None $6,000 paid Deferred property people with at time interest loan transfer disabilities property is sold or transferred All Examples Assume Not To Exceed $6,000
Sewer User Costs • Sewer users are billed quarterly • Two Components of the bill 1. Sewer usage based on your water meter readings • Usage rate is $6.66/HCF 2. Operations, Maintenance and Administrative Fee (OMA) - Typically $37.50/quarter unless high volume user Description Cost per Month Estimated Sewer Usage Charge $38.00 OMA Fee $12.50 Estimated Average Cost Per Month* $50.50 *Average based on Q4 2015 water meter reads for homes in the Abutter Project and assuming OMA fee for standard user (less than 100 HCF/year).
Abutter Project Timeline • Return Right of Entry By October 1, 2016 • Design and Secure Rights/Agreements with Property Owners – Fall/Winter 2016 • Bidding and Contract Award – Fall/Winter 2016 • Construction – Spring 2017
What Happens If I Don’t Agree? – Notice of Violation – Fines up to $500 a day – Lien on Property – Homeowner becomes responsible for total cost – No financing available through TWWD
The Value of Sewers • Less expensive than most other types of systems – because of the grants that we have obtained from the USDA, especially for problem areas near the water. • Less disruptive to the property (less equipment protruding through the soil). – You can have your property look the way you want it to look without unsightly equipment. • Installment payment is available through TWWD. • It is best for the environment. – Even the best on-site system still puts unwanted nutrients into the water body. Too much nitrogen in the water body can cause an overgrowth of algae and other plants. Over time, the plants will deplete the oxygen levels in the water which can trigger fish kills and depletion of other aquatic life.
Value of Sewers • Worry Free – Homeowners are freed from responsibilities of owning, maintaining and having to replace an on-site wastewater treatment system and from impacts of their neighbor's system as well. – It will be owned and maintained by the TWWD so there are no hassles to the homeowner. • Clean – Sewer prevents fecal matter from getting into the water body from failed systems. No one wants to fish, swim, or boat in water that has sewage in it. – Treatment happens at the Fall River Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant which discharges highly treated water back into the water body. • Value – Sewer provides greater flexibility for the use of your home providing fewer restrictions when considering improvements such as adding a deck, a pool or an addition. – It may enhance the resale value of the property for some buyers.
Q&A • Question and Answer Period
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