Sewerage Feasibility Study
An engineering study is being conducted to determine the Feasibility of constructing a lake-wide sewerage system with treatment and disposal for Deer Lake. The study is sponsored by the Stevens County Public Utility District (PUD). The study also includes an update of the proposed lake-wide water system plan outlined in a previous report.
The Association requested the PUD to sponsor this project in September, 1975. The PUD hired William J. Shoemaker, a consulting civil engineer to prepare the study In October. Grant applications were submitted in November. The State and Federal grant offers were made In January, 1976. The State and Federal grants in total will pay about 85% of the $17,500 study. The PUD is paying the remaining cost from their funds.
We are fortunate to have this feasibility study made in our behalf. The findings of this study will provide the information necessary for each of us to make an intelligent decision whether to vote (or petition) for or against the construction of a sewerage system for all of Deer Lake. The findings of the study will Include a delineation of the service area boundary, the size and cost of the sewer system; location, type, size and cost of sewage treatment and disposal; amount of State and Federal grants; the local cost; method of financing the project; a rate schedule for the various classes of users; and a plan implementation schedule.
Public Input is a vital part of this planning process. There will be several (probably four) public meetings held specifically for this purpose. The first meeting will be held on April , 1976. Your attendance and participation at this and the following meetings is requested. The PUD Commissioners and the Engineer want your input and comment. They hope all property owners can be kept informed as this study progresses. A few of the specific actions that the study must address which need your input are:
1. How much future growth should be designed into the system?
2. What should be the boundaries of the service area?
3. To what extent will the construction of a sewerage system effect the rate of development around the Lake?
4. What method of financing the project would you prefer?
a. LID property assessments
b. Revenue bonds (user fees)
c. General Obligation Bonds (property taxes)
5. What policies should the District enact in regards to hookups,, future extensions, and annexations?