City of Cuthbert FY15 CDBG Sewer System Improvements Lance Renfrow River Valley Regional Commission

Project Location City of Cuthbert Randolph County

Project Selection Public Works knew of faulty sewer lines and overflows Site visits to see the problems Engineer and Public Works examined old sewer plans to determine target area Multi-phase project most feasible to adequately address the problem

Project Background Existing sewer lines built in 1950s Significant groundwater inflow and infiltration Project Specifications – Install 2,300 L.F. of 15” new sewer main – Install 4,550 L.F. of 8” new sewer main – 3 manholes replaced – 18 manholes rehabilitated – $419,258

Gathering Information Investigation – City Council, City Clerk, and Public Works are key players Photos EPD letter of noncompliance with high levels of Ammonia – Evidence of inflow and infiltration – Surveys Door to door, water bill payments – Letters of Support Obtained at time of survey – Engineer Engineering report helps with DCA 4 and 5

Paint a Picture DCA 4 – Demographics Costs to repair sewage backups furthers financial burden – Health Hazards Sewage flows into adjacent stream (photo documentation) Sewage backs up into homes (letters of support) Sewage near school playground

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Bonus Points Revitalization Area Strategy Environmental Assessment No acquisition needed Engineer/Administration procurement

City of Cuthbert FY15 CDBG Sewer System Improvements Lance Renfrow River Valley Regional Commission