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OF COSTS FOR CENTRAL COLLECTION SEWERS AND TREATMENT $5,000.00 EXISTING HOME – paid at time of tap-in or put on the property tax and paid over 10-20 years with same interest LORCO is charged. $6,000.00 NEW HOME – paid at time of tap-in. Developers also pay entire cost of infrastructure within the subdivision area. $42.00 BASE MONTHLY USER FEE INCLUSIVE OF FIRST TWO THOUSAND GALLONS PER MONTH – composed of three factors. 1) cost of treatment 2) operations & maintenance and 3) the amount of debt service to the financing. Each one thousand gallons additional usage is $5.00. The average household bill is estimated to be $57.00 per month based on 5,000 gallons usage. $1,100.00 ESTIMATED AVERAGE COST OF HOUSEHOLD SERVICE LINE. Based on 100 feet to connect the residence and fill in the septic tank to meet OEPA regulations. Property owner can contract for or install own service line. Either way an Ohio State licensed contractor will have to sign the inspection document. GRINDER PUMP REQUIREMENTS. Property owner will be responsible only to the grinder pump for a service line. LORCO will own and maintain the grinder pumps. An average of $2.50 per month is the property owner’s cost for electricity to intermittently power the grinder pump. A RATE STUDY WILL BE COMPLETED DURING 2009 TO DETERMINE THE TRUE COSTS OF THE CARLISLE-EATON WASTEWATER PROJECT. THE
LORCO BOARD HAS RESOLVED TO REVIEW ALL RATES ANNUALLY AND CONSIDER ADJUSTMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEBT REQUIREMENTS. Click Here for: [Current Cost] [Benifits of Sewers] [Most Frequent Questions] BENEFITS
OF CENTRAL COLLECTION SEWERS AND TREATMENT ALEVIATE
OLD SEPTIC SYTEM PROBLEMS AND NON-COMPLIANCE DISCHARGE ISSUES VERY
COSTLY TO REPLACE CURRENT ON-SITE SYSTEMS (ESTIMATES
ARE $12,000 TO $15,000) ELIMINATE
DISCHARGE TO NEIGHBORS LAND ELIMINATE
DISCHARGE TO OPEN DITCHES TAKES
WASTEWATER OUT OF STORM WATER RUNOFF OVERALL
POSITIVE EFFECT ON THE BLACK RIVER BASIN SECURES
THE ECOLOGICAL VALUE OF AREA FOR THE FUTURE OF ALL RESIDENTS, WHICH IS VERY
IMPORTANT TO FUTURE GENERATIONS CREATES
BETTER CONTROL AND ALLOWS FOR GREEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT WITH PROPER ZONING INCREASES VALUE
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to operate? Beyond the statutory authority granted in Chapter 6119 of the Ohio Revised Code, LORCO has entered into a written agreement with Lorain County Commissioners, allowing both entities to coordinate wastewater service in the unincorporated areas of Lorain County. This agreement was also approved by NOACA. In addition, the 208 Water Quality Management Plan Update for Northeast Ohio includes LORCO as a Designated Management Agency. Not-for-profit
utilities 3. Who represents me on the LORCO Board? The
person appointed by your Township Trustees or Village Council.
The list is in your brochure. They
serve with no compensation or benefits. This
is “GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT” working for your best interest. 4. Where are sewer lines going to be built? Phase-I is dedicated to
The LORCO Board of Trustees understands first and foremost that economics are a prime consideration for building any facilities. Sewer lines will be built where it makes economic sense.
From
the beginning, the feasibility study
was undertaken with the concept of a "per-lot" charge in the form of a
“tap fee” not a "front footage" charge.
These tap fees, like street assessments in a municipality; can be paid up
front or over 20 years through a property tax assessment.
Based on the
current
house count and in conjunction with anticipated additional development the cost
is estimated at $5,000.00 to $6,000.00. All
existing homes will be assessed at a lower rate than the homes that are the
result of new development.
The
Ohio Administrative Code states that all homes located within 200-feet of a road
right-of-way where a wastewater collection system becomes available must connect
to that system. Chapter 6119.06 (Z)
of the Ohio Revised Code, which reads “Require the owner of any premises
located within the district to connect his premises to a water resource project
determined to be accessible to such premises and found to require such
connection so as to prevent or abate pollution or protect the health and
property of persons in the district.” LORCO note: An
Equalization Board will be formed in accordance with the ORC to allow newer
septic systems to be phased in. This
is in conjunction with the efforts of the Lorain County General Health District,
which has resolved not to require newer systems to connect that are less than
7-years old. 9. Who is going to be responsible for treatment of the wastewater from the Phase I system? The 40-year contract with Avon Lake for 1.2 MGD, Million Gallons Per Day, is a valid contract for Phase-I. Avon Lake has the expertise; equipment and sufficient EPA approved capacity. This is the most cost effective source of treatment available in Lorain County. These low treatment costs are what makes the cost of installing the force main to Avon Lake justifiable.
10. How will the line
be built to the Avon Lake treatment plant? This
issue
has been researched thoroughly and existing utility and railroad 11. How will the LORCO project be financed? The main source off financing for the Phase-I project will be the United States Department of Agriculture-Rural Development Loan Guarantee Program. This program provides a federal guaranty of 90% to the $30,100,000.00 that will be loaned by FirstMerit Bank, N.A. of Akron, Ohio. These agreements allow LORCO to obtain the lowest interest rate available. 12. What steps remain before construction of this project commences? Detailed project engineering has been completed along with the wetlands
delineation study. We are
currently obtaining rights-of-way easement
agreements before bids can be advertised and awarded.
These steps will soon be completed. The
multiple contracts for Phase-I are likely to be advertised and construction could begin before the end of 2008.
The Townships and
The prime issue and reason for landowner petitions for annexation is the lack of utilities where the land is located. With water, electricity and telephone readily available in all of the townships in Lorain County, wastewater treatment is the only utility municipalities can currently offer that townships do not have. In conjunction with revised Township Zoning regulations that take advantage of the development options a wastewater collection system can provide, the incentive for annexation can be eliminated and the Township’s tax base preserved.
Yes it will, but
realize that the control
is now with the Township officials and not the neighboring municipality. Zoning plays a big part with development.
Therefore, zoning must be addressed carefully. 16. Will homes be built on smaller lots? Lot size must conform to
zoning. LORCO
was created as the entity to plan for and administer the wastewater issues of 13
Townships and 3 small Villages. The
Ohio Legislature in 1971 allowed for these kinds of organizations, under the
Ohio Revised Code, to do the job that no one else would do. 6119 organizations
such as LORCO operate on a not-for-profit basis throughout the State of Ohio.
This type of utility organization supports and protects the rural way of
life. In addition to addressing a major component of the
pollution problem in our waterways, with LORCO the destiny of the participating
Townships is in their own hands. Remember,
literally all of the annexations applied for are because of the inability of the
Townships to provide utilities. Water, electric, and telephone are all provided.
Sewer collection and treatment is the last utility that the
municipalities in Lorain County control. Put
the control in your own hands. For up-to-date information, visit us at www.lorco.org. Or Call the LORCO office at 440-647-48Updated 08/31/2008 Click Here for: [Current Cost] [Benifits of Sewers] [Most Frequent Questions] |