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52 <br /> F. Complete all engineering documentation necessary for grant <br /> applications and submit application for state high unit cost <br /> grant funding and revolving loan financing for remaining <br /> engineering, surveying, land acquisition and construction <br /> costs for all sections of Efland sewer system by March, 1996. <br /> OBJECTIVE 2 <br /> Construct sewer expansion and implement approved sewer use rates <br /> and sewer assessments. <br /> PLAN OF ACTION <br /> A. Complete engineering design, secure necessary design <br /> approvals and construction permits, begin easement <br /> acquisition by September 1996. <br /> B. Solicit and award construction bids, begin construction by <br /> November 1996. <br /> C. Complete construction - December 1997. <br /> D. Complete development and begin implementing BOCC-approved <br /> sewer use rate structure and sewer assessment financing <br /> process as necessary to repay revolving loan funding in <br /> January 1998. <br /> ESTIMATED RESOURCES REQUIRED <br /> Staff costs involved in expanding the Efland sewer system are <br /> estimated to range from $75,000 to $100,000 over the next three <br /> years and will be incurred by the County departments of Housing <br /> and Community Development, Health, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, <br /> Budget, Finance, Purchasing, Economic Development, Planning and <br /> County Manager. <br /> Engineering costs for preparation of environmental assessments and <br /> other reports, preparation of construction plans (with associated <br /> survey expense) and specifications will be in the $120,000 to <br /> $150, 000 range. Construction inspection and administration will <br /> add another $30,000 to $50,000 in engineering. Overall costs for <br /> construction, contingencies, engineering, surveying and legal <br /> and easement acquisition costs are expected to range from <br /> $1,600,000 to $1,900,000. The viability of this project depends <br /> on the County expending funds for the engineering services required <br /> to attract grant funds and the acquisition of <br /> sufficient to cover approximately gfift grout funds <br /> y percent of overall project <br /> costs. The remaining costs can be financed through low interest <br /> revolving loans with payback generated by a combination of <br /> assessments and adjustment to sewer use rates. These cost <br /> estimates may change, depending upon the final design of the sewer <br /> system, fluctuations in construction and materials costs, and grant <br /> funding requirements. <br />