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y conventional methodologies on the understanding that certain grant funds could be available from the State Energy Office, Sustainable Community Development Project to assist in implementation. Innovative Designs has conducted an analysis to provide the information needed to prepare and complete an application on the County's behalf. The grant deadline, revised from earlier information, was May 27th. The County can only "guestimate" when it will receive a decision from the state on possible grant funding But following grant determination, staff will return to the BOCC with information on what could be done, if the BOCC desired, to incorporate alternative technologies into the system design, cost, and overall timetable for the Northern project.. Any alternative technology proposed, if not already approved by the State Division of Environmental Health, will need approval from that agency prior to permitting or construction. Simultaneously, County staff met and discussed requirements for a new, expanded wastewater treatment system using the conventional engineering approach. Based upon their review and understanding of the state approval process, they estimate that the total projected time required from beginning preparation of the construction documents through permitting, bidding, and construction should be, at the outside, approximately 330-345 days, or just under one year. "Day one" of the project timeframe is estimated to begin when the County has assumed full ownership of the property across 86N that will contain the nitrification fields. See attached additional update from the County Engineer. New Well and Distribution System Environmental Health is meeting the well driller on Monday, August 25 to determine exact location and resolve issues associated with tree removal. Drilling should commence within two to four weeks of site determination. Staff cites abest-case scenario of approximately 6 months from the date of property transfer to completion of the well system. Worst-case would be approximately 8-9 months. Si na e The sign has been delivered and is scheduled for installation within two weeks. The sign can remain on the site and have the more permanent structure built; around it to conform to the "standard" sign design ultimately determined. Staff explored a solar option to operate the sign; however, at this point was cost prohibitive. Staff will continue and seek opportunities for including this feature in a future grant application. In the meantime, the sign will be powered by traditional electric service. Cafeteria and Kitchen A major concern of the Cedar Grove community back in the winter was the lack of a meeting facility in the area with sufficient space to host large gatherings like reunions or other social events. Improvements to the cafeteria and kitchen facility would provide a 2