IEPA PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LOAN PROGRAM
PROPOSED PROJECT PLAN
VILLAGE OF ST. ANNE 190 WEST STATION STREET
ST. ANNE, IL 60964
DATE ISSUED: JANUARY 24th, 2020
PEI PROJECT NO. 19195.0601
NEIL A. PIGGUSH, P.E. IL LICENSE N0. 062.062641
EXPIRES 11.30.2021
586 WILLIAM LATHAM DRIVE, SUITE 8, BOURBONNAIS, IL 60914 PHONE: 815.614.3447 FAX: 815.614.3735
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM NO. 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Loan Applicant’s Background ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Total Population Served by Applicant ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Customer Base ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Project Location Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
ITEM NO. 2........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Detailed description of the Existing public water supply source(s), treatment facilities, water storage facilities, and distribution system................................................................................................................................................. 5
ITEM NO. 3........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Project description that explains the need and justification of the proposed project, including the benefits of the project. ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
ITEM NO. 4 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Discussion of the system’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing public water systems .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
ITEM NO. 5 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Basis of design for chosen alternative ...................................................................................................................................... 8
ITEM NO. 6 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Inventory of environmental impacts of selected alternative, a discussion of the required mitigation measures, and a completed iepa loan applicant environmental checklist for with sign-off documentation. ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Wetlands ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Floodplain .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Endangered Species ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Historic Preservation/Archeological.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
ITEM NO. 7 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Reproducible 8.5 x 11 inch map(s) showing the project(s) location(s) to the community ...................... 10
ITEM NO. 8 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
An estimate of the total project costs and a detailed estimate of the construction item costs. ........ 12
ITEM NO. 9 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Estimated loan terms, including: IEPA loan amount, interest rate, repayment period in years, and the annual loan repayment...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
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ITEM NO. 10 ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Financial arrangements for assuring adequate annual debt service and O, M and R coverage, a description of the dedicated source of revenue necessary for loan repayment, and any other funding involved in the project. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
ITEM NO. 11 .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Detailed description of the existing residential rate structure, water consumption, any proposed rate changes, and an example of the existing and the proposed average monthly residential bill because of the project(s)..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
ITEM NO. 12 .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
One copy of completed Existing User Charge and O, M, and R Certification Sheet found on page 3 (attached) should be submitted with the Project Plan ................................................................................................. 16
ITEM NO. 13 .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Discussion of any “green” project components that are part of the proposed project ............................ 17
ITEM NO. 14 ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Schedule for project implementation ....................................................................................................................................... 18
ITEM NO. 15.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Copies of inter-governmental and/or service agreements ......................................................................................... 19
ITEM NO. 16 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
IEPA Construction Permit Status .............................................................................................................................................. 20
ITEM NO. 17 .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Name and address of local newspaper(s) ............................................................................................................................. 21
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ITEM NO. 1 LOAN APPLICANT’S BACKGROUND The Village of St. Anne is a small rural community located in the south easterly corner of Kankakee County. The Village has pretty much always operated its own public water supply system with a majority of the water distribution system being constructed in the early 1900s. Major recent water system improvements have been construction of the new water tower in 2007, and construction of Well #5 and well house on the west side of town in 2011. The Village also performed some water main replacement along East Station Street. The current population of the Village is 1,209 and is mainly single dwelling homes, a few apartments and some businesses. The number of water users is 390 residential and 62 commercial/multi-unit users. TOTAL POPULATION SERVED BY APPLICANT The total population served by the Village of St. Anne is 1,209. CUSTOMER BASE Mainly residential with some very minor commercial. The Village currently serves 390 residential and 62 commercial/multi-unit water users. PROJECT LOCATION INFORMATION Construction of proposed 8" and 10" water mains within the Village of St. Anne to replace existing failing 6" and 8" water mains as well as complete loops in the system to eliminate long dead ends that currently existing within the system. The proposed project will improve reliability and redundancy within the system. The proposed project limits will from West Circle Drive on IL Route 1 east to Chicago Avenue on Guertin Street and on IL Route 1 from Guertin Street north to West Ambrose Street.
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ITEM NO. 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCE(S), TREATMENT FACILITIES, WATER STORAGE FACILITIES, AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. The Village of St. Anne water system has about 45,000 linear feet of water main, 61 hydrants and an elevated water tower. The water sources are from two wells:
Well #3 Capacity: 650 gpm Active Since: 01/01/1964 Location: West Grant Street, St. Anne, IL Well #5 Capacity: 1034 gpm Active Since: 11/28/2011 Location: Junction of Route 1 & County Road 37, St. Anne, IL Elevated Water Tower Multi-legged 150,000-gallon tank originally constructed in 2007.
The water system functions whereby Well #5 pumps into the well house and water treatment system. The raw water source then flows through the treatment plants, Fluoride, Chlorine gas, and polyphosphates are added at different stages. The finished water is stored in a 150,000-gallon multi-legged elevated storage tank. The finished treated water leaves the elevated tank into the distribution system where the water main pressure is approximately 55-60 psi. The distribution system is composed of both PVC plastic, transite and cast iron 4-inch and 6-inch water mains.
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ITEM NO. 3
PROJECT DESCRIPTION THAT EXPLAINS THE NEED AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT, INCLUDING THE BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT. The current water main along the chosen project limits has had numerous breaks in the past 5 – 10 years. The Village has done its best to try and repair these breaks with protective sleeves as well as replacement of certain sections of these main, but the water main breaks are becoming more and more frequent due to the fact that the existing piping is either cast iron or transite piping material and in many cases is over 100 years old and past its useful life. In the past several years, the Village has had 11 breaks along the proposed project routing on the existing water mains. The local high school is served off of this main and boil orders have been frequent as a result of the water main breaks. The proposed benefits will provide redundancy and reliability to a section of water main that currently serves the existing school and a portion of residential and has troubled the Village as of late.
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ITEM NO. 4 DISCUSSION OF THE SYSTEM’S COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS The Village of St. Anne is currently compliant with all applicable laws and regulations governing public water systems.
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ITEM NO. 5 BASIS OF DESIGN FOR CHOSEN ALTERNATIVE The Village has chosen to increase the water main diameter along Guertin Street from the existing 8” diameter to a 10” diameter and from 6” to an 8” diameter in other cases since all new hydrants have 6” hydrant leads. The Village has chosen the 8” & 10” lines to allow for increased and enhanced flow through the system from either side of the tracks for both flushing and water quality purposes. The routing will remain the same as to minimize the effects of reconnecting the existing users.
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ITEM NO. 6 INVENTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF SELECTED ALTERNATIVE, A DISCUSSION OF THE REQUIRED MITIGATION MEASURES, AND A COMPLETED IEPA LOAN APPLICANT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FOR WITH SIGN-OFF DOCUMENTATION. Environmental Resources Present Wetlands
No wetlands are mapped on the Wetland Inventory for this site and the proposed construction site has been previously disturbed from the original construction of the water tower, a recent water main project, as well as development of the surrounding area. Wetlands were consulted for Part 1090 and were terminated through IDNR’s EcoCAT. This termination stated that there were no wetlands within 250 feet for the proposed project site.
Floodplain
There is no mapped floodplain for the Village of St. Anne nor are there any records of flooding or prolonged standing water in these areas.
Endangered Species
Endangered species have been consulted for Part 1075 and were terminated through IDNR’s EcoCAT.
Historic Preservation/Archeological
We feel that there is a low possibility that historical structures and/or archeological sites will be encountered as a result of these proposed construction activities within the scope of the project. This is mainly due to the fact that the proposed water main is located on an area that has been previously disturbed for residential & commercial development, as well as construction of the existing water main and IDOT highway and Village public roads.
A copy of the EPA Loan Applicant Environmental Checklist with Sign-Off Documentation has been included with this submittal.
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ITEM NO. 7 REPRODUCIBLE 8.5 X 11 INCH MAP(S) SHOWING THE PROJECT(S) LOCATION(S) TO THE COMMUNITY • USGS 7.5' topographical map or city map clearly indicating project area and street address (if available).
Legend:
Drawn By: TJL Checked By: NAP
Date: 12/26/2019 Scale: 1:25000
Project No.: 19195.0301 Drawing No.:
Source: USGS Topographical Map
Water System Improvements
St. Anne, IL
586 WILLIAM LATHAM DRIVE, SUITE 8
BOURBONNAIS, IL 60914
815.614.3447
Figure 6.1: USGS Topographic Map
Proposed Project Location
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• Proposed Site – GIS Aerial
Legend:
Drawn By: TJL Checked By: NAP
Date: 12/26/2019 N.T.S.
Project No.: 19195.0301 Drawing No.:
Source: USGS National Map
https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/
Water System Improvements St. Anne, IL
586 WILLIAM LATHAM DRIVE, SUITE 8
BOURBONNAIS, IL 60914
815.614.3447
Figure 6.2: Site Location Map
Proposed Project Location
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ITEM NO. 8 AN ESTIMATE OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS AND A DETAILED ESTIMATE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ITEM COSTS.
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ITEM NO. 9 ESTIMATED LOAN TERMS, INCLUDING: IEPA LOAN AMOUNT, INTEREST RATE, REPAYMENT PERIOD IN YEARS, AND THE ANNUAL LOAN REPAYMENT Breakdown of the Finances for the Project
Estimated Loan Term: 20 Years IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Amount: $1,473,935.00 60% Principal Forgiveness: ($800,000.00) IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Balance: $673,935.00 Anticipated EPA Loan Hardship Rate: 1.50% Annual Loan Repayment: $39,024.51 Number of System Accts: 452 Loan Payment Monthly Increase per Acct: $7.19 Median Household Income (MHI): $49,583 Current Annual Water Cost per Acct: $480.00 EPA Loan Payment Annual Cost per Acct: $86.28 Total Annual Water Cost per Acct: $566.28 % of Median Household Income: 1.14%
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ITEM NO. 10 FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSURING ADEQUATE ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE AND O, M AND R COVERAGE, A DESCRIPTION OF THE DEDICATED SOURCE OF REVENUE NECESSARY FOR LOAN REPAYMENT, AND ANY OTHER FUNDING INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. The Village’s water account has produced positive balances on the order of about $60,000 - $70,000 at the end of every recent fiscal year. Most years the Village would have enough money to make the projected annual EPA loan payments for the proposed project on their own with the current rates structure. However, after further discussions regarding the currently proposed water main project as well as other operational needs, reserves, and future capital investments, the Village is electing to include the water rate analysis in conjunction with this application in order to properly fund the water system’s both short and long term operational, short lived asset and capital needs as well as responsibly build reserves all while accounting for very modest user/population growth in the Village. The Village intends to pass its new water rate ordinance upon approval of the project plan and funding nomination form in order to satisfy the funding needs of this project’s financial needs.
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ITEM NO. 11 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL RATE STRUCTURE, WATER CONSUMPTION, ANY PROPOSED RATE CHANGES, AND AN EXAMPLE OF THE EXISTING AND THE PROPOSED AVERAGE MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL BILL BECAUSE OF THE PROJECT(S) Water Rates: Current Water Rates: $40.00/user/month Flat user rate per month The Village will be undertaking an asset management program and will evaluate its current water rate structure upon securing of the IEPA Loan in order to ensure the financial stability of the asset and properly fund the currently proposed water main project loan as well as additionally needed system improvements possibly through future loan/grant applications. These costs will all be taken into account the developing the newly adopted water rate schedule early in 2021.
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ITEM NO. 12 ONE COPY OF COMPLETED EXISTING USER CHARGE AND O, M, AND R CERTIFICATION SHEET FOUND ON PAGE 3 (ATTACHED) SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PROJECT PLAN The existing User Charge and O, M and R Certification Sheet has been included with this submittal.
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ITEM NO. 13 DISCUSSION OF ANY “GREEN” PROJECT COMPONENTS THAT ARE PART OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT No Green Project components are part of the proposed project.
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ITEM NO. 14 SCHEDULE FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION January 2020: Submission of Planning Submittal Checklist, Project Plan, Funding Nomination Form and IEPA Loan Applicant Environmental Checklist April 2020: Planning Approval May 2020: IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Application July 2020: Inclusion in Intended Funding List August 2020: Begin Engineering November 2020: Obtain IEPA Construction Permit January 2021: Obtain IEPA Public Water Supply Loan February 2021: Out to Bid April 2021: Construction Starts November 2021: Construction Complete
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ITEM NO. 15 COPIES OF INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AND/OR SERVICE AGREEMENTS No inter-governmental or service agreements are anticipated or currently proposed for this project.
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ITEM NO. 16 IEPA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT STATUS IEPA Construction Permit has not currently been submitted and will be submitted after planning approval has been obtained from the Agency and once Design Engineering has progressed far enough along to submit for permit issuance.
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ITEM NO. 17 NAME AND ADDRESS OF LOCAL NEWSPAPER(S) Daily Journal 8 Dearborn Square Kankakee, IL 60901
