The latest news is that we have Omnibus Funds to cover the sewers
October 15, 2007
Mr. Farinacci,
The Austinburg Sewer Committee would like to thank all those
who have helped the residents affected by the
sewer project try to save their homes and businesses.
Basic background; the County Commissioners with Ashtabula Co
Dept. of Environmental Services, Health Dept.,
and CT Consultants, held a meeting on July 31, 2007 and informed the citizens
that the front footage assessment
would be $140.00 per ft. This is in addition to a $4,000.00 tie in fee, costs
for installation of the line from the home
to the sewer main, permit fees, pump and back-filling of existing septic tanks.
These costs are completely unfair.
The sewer committee held its first meeting on August 19, 2007.
Since that time we have contacted state and federal
officials, and various agencies trying to find grants to reduce these
costs to our residents.
John Kusar has done a lot of research on different grants that
will help offset the costs to the residents affected by the
sewer project. He presented these grant possibilities to the trustees at
the October 1, 2007 trustee meeting. John has
also been looking at grant possibilities the county could apply for. We
sincerely hope his work is successful.
We will continue to update you as events unfold.
Sincerely,
Austinburg Sewer Committee