City of Mount City Council Met Feb. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
City Administrative Assistant Rudy Witsman brought the public hearing to order.
Present for the meeting: Commissioner Chandler Madden, Mayor Joe Judge, Kevin Madden of WSJD and City Administrative Assistant Rudy Witsman. Everyone in attendance was asked to sign in by Mr. Witsman
City Administrative Assistant Witsman stated the purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing regarding the possible construction of a new water plant in the City of Mount Carmel. City Administrative Assistant Witsman reported, due to the weather conditions, Terry Boyer with Donohue and Associates was unable to attend.
City Administrative Assistant Witsman gave the following open statement: The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for public input regarding the proposed Water Treatment Plant Improvements. First, I want to provide background information to explain how it was decided to construct a new facility. The existing main treatment building is over 80 years old and is near the end of its useful life. During previous planning work, it was determined by the City and its consultants that, if the existing buildings and structures were to be rehabilitated and upgraded, the cost of bringing the existing building up to code for meeting earthquake requirements, emergency exit safety, and building energy efficiency would be prohibitive and not commensurate with the value provided.
After evaluating several alternatives for new water treatment facilities to be constructed at either the existing or an alternative site, the City has decided to pursue design and construction of a new WTP at the existing site at 119 South Cherry Street. The new WTP will be constructed on the eastern portion of the existing site. The abandoned reservoir will be demolished at the start of construction to make space for the new treatment building. The new WTP will be designed to produce water of equivalent quality to the existing WTP, which does not include centralized softening of the water supply. The location and scope of the new water treatment facility represent the project that was identified as the preferred, cost-effective option for providing reliable water supply and treatment capacity in the coming decades. This water supply is currently classified as “groundwater under the direct influence of surface water” (GWUDI). This water supply classification dictates various treatment technique, disinfection, and monitoring requirements, which will remain in effect and will continue to be met with the new water treatment facilities.
The City of Mt. Carmel has made application to the IEPA for a loan in the amount of $10,060,000 to construct a new water plant and demolish the old water plant after completion of new construction.
Those interested in making written public comments on the project must do so within 10 days of this hearing held today February 15, 2021 at 4pm.
City Administrative Assistant Witsman asked those in attendance, being only the media and members of the council, for questions or comments. City Administrative Assistant Witsman acknowledged Kevin Madden of WSJD, who asked what the timeline was for the project. Witsman stated he is hopeful to go to bid late summer or early fall with construction starting the beginning of 2022. Mayor Judge asked if the $10,060,000 included demolition of the existing water plant and Witsman confirmed that demolition was included in that amount, which is the total project cost. Mr. Madden asked what the life span of the new plant would be. Witsman stated forty to fifty years on the major components of the facility. City Administrative Assistant Witsman asked for further questions or comments with none being offered. Therefore, the public hearing was concluded at 4:07 pm.
https://www.cityofmtcarmel.com/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_council/meeting/11251/public_hearing_02-15-21.pdf
Alerts Sign-up