CITY OF FALL RIVER STORMWATER UTILITY AND THE CSO PROGRAM. OCTOBER 22, 2015 Terrance Sullivan Administrator of Community Utilities

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1 CITY OF FALL RIVER STORMWATER UTILITY AND THE CSO PROGRAM OCTOBER 22, 2015 Terrance Sullivan Administrator of Community Utilities

2 HISTORY The Stormwater Utility was implemented in (WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY). CDM Smith prepared the plan and supporting data. Prior to 2008 all sewer and stormwater costs were incorporated in the sewer user fee. Prior to 1981 all sewer and stormwater costs were incorporated in the tax base. The CSO Project started planning phases in 1984 and currently has a proposed completion date of December 31, 2025.

3 STORM FEE BASICS The Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) is based on 2,800 square feet of impervious surface. The ERU is $35 per quarter. No increase since 2008 implementation. All residential properties from 1 to 8 units are charged at the base ERU rate. All commercial and industrial properties are charged based on $35/quarter per 2,800 square feet of impervious surface.

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6 WHO PAYS? Any property that contributes to stormwater systems, including: Combined sewers. Catch basins. Storm drains/pipes/culverts. Wetlands, Streams, Detention Ponds and Ponds that have control structures such as dams and gatehouses. This includes overland flow to stormwater systems.

7 APPEALS PROCESS Be prepared to have an appeals process. Make the appeals form easy to complete. Be prepared for inspections. Be prepared for denials of appeals and backlash. Make sure that the authorities to make the decisions are clear. Provide proper support for denials including GIS depictions of stormwater flow path and impact on the utility. We processed close to 1000 appeals.

8 STORMWATER FEE APPEAL FORM Customer Name: Property Owner s Name (if different): Property Address: Mailing Address (if different): Contact Telephone Number: Date: Assessor s Map/Lot Number: Bill Account Number: Property Type (check one): Residential Commercial Industrial Condo Apartment (greater than 8 units) Other (define) 1. List the fee currently assessed: 2. Explain the reason for the appeal (Attach additional sheets if further space or sketches are needed): 3. Define the remedy desired. Print Name: Sign Name: Date:

9 GIS DATA SUPPORTING STORMWATER FLOW PATHWAYS

10 STORM FEE REVENUE USE. O&M: Stormwater and Combined Sewer System maintenance is performed by the same staff under the Sewer Division. Catch basin cleaning (1,700/year). MS4 Compliance and GIS documentation. Emergency Response/Flood Control. Culvert Cleaning/Inspection/IDDE Assistance on dam maintenance. Debt and Capital Improvements.

11 COLLECTION SYSTEM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

12 FLOODING ISSUES

13 MT. HOPE AVENUE-2010 FLOODS

14 MT. HOPE AVENUE-AFTER REPAIRS IN 2010

15 COLLINS ST./STEEP BROOK-2010 FLOODS

16 COLLINS ST.-AFTER REPAIRS IN 2010

17 STAFFORD SQUARE 9/5/12

18 QUEQUECHAN RIVER

19 QUEQUECHAN RIVER LOWER CONDUIT REHABILITATION

20 $3,600,000 IN DAM REHABILITATION COSTS

21 WHERE ELSE DO THE $$$ GO. CSO Project Debt is $8.4M/Year. Stevens Street drainage project -$800K. Hyacinth Street drainage project-$500k. Middle Street drainage project-$3m. Cress Brook Drainage project-$6m Percentage of Treatment Facility costs for Wet Weather operations. Percentage of collection system staff costs.

22 CSO PROJECT COSTS Facilities Planning/Design ( ) $9,532,909 Project Construction to December 2015 $178,719,809 Project Completion is planned for 2025

23 CSO LOANS AND GRANTS $157,000,000 SRF loans $ 17,000,000 Open Market Loans $ 15,000,000 Federal Grants $ 189,000,000 TOTAL

24 CSO PROJECT COMPONENTS COMPLETED Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities from 50 to 106 MGD 20-foot Diameter Deep Rock Tunnel, 3 Miles Long & 100 Feet Deep Nine CSO Dropshafts that interconnect the near surface combined sewers to the tunnel. Two Screening/Disinfection Facilities Quequechan Surface Interceptor. Rehabilitation of the Central and Cove St. pump stations.

25 Fall River Wastewater Treatment Facility (expanded for CSO ) Wet Weather Treatment Capacity Increased from 50 to 106 mgd

26 CSO TUNNEL

27 TUNNEL BORING MACHINE

28 COVE ST. CSO SCREENING AND DISINFECTION FACILITY

29 Quequechan Surface Interceptor

30 PRESIDENT AVE CSO SCREENING AND DISINFECTION FACILITY

31 PRESIDENT AVE CSO SCREENING AND DISINFECTION FACILITY -SCHEMATIC

32 PRESIDENT AVE CSO SCREENING AND DISINFECTION FACILITY -10/19/15

33 PROJECTS UNDERWAY Integrated Storm/Sewer Master Plan. Planning/Design of Flood Control Projects. Middle Street Globe Street Cress Brook City Pier and Alton Street CSO Drainage Projects planned for

34 FY16 REVENUE PROJECTIONS Sewer User Fee ($4.29/ccf) $11,965,668. Storm Fee ($35/ERU) $ 4,655,000. Liens/Interest/Demands $ 1,892,500. Septage Receiving $ 186,000. Other $ 310,000. Reserve Fund Use $ 666,065. Total $19, 675,233.

35 FUTURE ACTIONS AND CONCERNS Integrated Plan Draft by December 31, Flood Control-$13,000,000+ Aged WWTF and Pump Stations. CSO Project completion by SSO-$35,000,000+. Nitrogen Removal-$100,000,000+. Sewer/Storm System Improvements. Flood Management Projects. MS4 Stormwater Permit compliance. Long Term Maintenance Costs.

36 WET WEATHER $$$$$$ Managing rain is expensive. Aging infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation is expensive. Continued expansion of regulations and compliance therein is expensive. Storm intensities appear to be increasing.

37 STORMWATER UTILITY FEE Viable Option. Equitable Option. Expect public opposition. Expect political opposition. Information and Education is key.

38 QUESTIONS?