Syracuse Industrial Park Coming Closer To Being Built
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By John DeGroff-
Kenneth Jones Jr. of Wightman Petrie Engineering, presented a detailed analysis of the steps needed to get the project under way during Tuesday night's Syracuse Town Council meeting.
In order for the site, on Ind. 13 just south of U.S. 6, to be serviced by water and sewer lines, construction of lift stations will have to be in place. Before that happens, however, there are land acquisitions for easements and for the stations that must be completed.
A gravity sewer line from the industrial park site would follow Ind. 13 south to a lift station. This would be a forced main line until it reaches a lift station, which will be located near Wood Street.
At this time, residents who live along this line aren't able to tap into it, although that could change eventually.
Part of Jones' presentation involved discussion concerning grants that will be used for the project.
Syracuse has obtained a $2,100,000 Economic Development Association grant which can be used for water and sewer extension, and road construction. A $500,000 Economic Development Initiative grant will also be used to cover the cost of the gravity system.
The land acquisitions needed involve four permanent easements for the water main, one temporary construction easement, and a small parcel of land for the lift station.
According to Jones, it's the lift station land and easements that will take some work to acquire. Wightman Petrie has offered to work with the town on this specific part of the project as soon as possible. Legal services and other fees will amount to $10,990.
The council agreed to this expense, which will come out of the town's Economic Development Income Tax fund.
Town manager Henry DeJulia said that since the industrial park is in a Tax Incrmental Finance zone, or TIF, Syracuse will receive revenue. The town also has another TIF zone that includes commercial and industrial areas. DeJulia also asked the council for approval to advertise for a construction engineer to oversee the project, and a grant administrator to work with compliance issues.
The council also heard that Public Works Superintendent Jeremy Sponseller will be attending the Indiana Water Environment Association's awards conference in Indianapolis Thursday.
The Syracuse Public Works Department is being presented with two awards: one for receiving 100 percent on its lab inspection, and the other for receiving a 99 percent during facility inspection.
Sponseller also received approval to contract BRMC of Nappanee to grind up the large brush pile that has accumulated over the last year. The council approved this request, not to exceed $3000.
Council adopted Ordinance #10-11, which establishes stop signs for the Wawasee Heights addition.
In other business:
n The Deck The Halls Christmas decorating is continuing this week at the community center.
n Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 11 at the Community Center, 8 to 10:30 a.m.
n Leaf pick up will continue through Thanksgiving.
n The Syracuse Police Department will be participating in the next methamphetamine awareness seminar, December 7, at Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw.
n The council approved November 2010 claims for payment in the amount of $459,208.42.
Syracuse town council members are Jeff Morgan, Bill Musser, Larry Siegel, Brian Woody and Paul Stoelting
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Kenneth Jones Jr. of Wightman Petrie Engineering, presented a detailed analysis of the steps needed to get the project under way during Tuesday night's Syracuse Town Council meeting.
In order for the site, on Ind. 13 just south of U.S. 6, to be serviced by water and sewer lines, construction of lift stations will have to be in place. Before that happens, however, there are land acquisitions for easements and for the stations that must be completed.
A gravity sewer line from the industrial park site would follow Ind. 13 south to a lift station. This would be a forced main line until it reaches a lift station, which will be located near Wood Street.
At this time, residents who live along this line aren't able to tap into it, although that could change eventually.
Part of Jones' presentation involved discussion concerning grants that will be used for the project.
Syracuse has obtained a $2,100,000 Economic Development Association grant which can be used for water and sewer extension, and road construction. A $500,000 Economic Development Initiative grant will also be used to cover the cost of the gravity system.
The land acquisitions needed involve four permanent easements for the water main, one temporary construction easement, and a small parcel of land for the lift station.
According to Jones, it's the lift station land and easements that will take some work to acquire. Wightman Petrie has offered to work with the town on this specific part of the project as soon as possible. Legal services and other fees will amount to $10,990.
The council agreed to this expense, which will come out of the town's Economic Development Income Tax fund.
Town manager Henry DeJulia said that since the industrial park is in a Tax Incrmental Finance zone, or TIF, Syracuse will receive revenue. The town also has another TIF zone that includes commercial and industrial areas. DeJulia also asked the council for approval to advertise for a construction engineer to oversee the project, and a grant administrator to work with compliance issues.
The council also heard that Public Works Superintendent Jeremy Sponseller will be attending the Indiana Water Environment Association's awards conference in Indianapolis Thursday.
The Syracuse Public Works Department is being presented with two awards: one for receiving 100 percent on its lab inspection, and the other for receiving a 99 percent during facility inspection.
Sponseller also received approval to contract BRMC of Nappanee to grind up the large brush pile that has accumulated over the last year. The council approved this request, not to exceed $3000.
Council adopted Ordinance #10-11, which establishes stop signs for the Wawasee Heights addition.
In other business:
n The Deck The Halls Christmas decorating is continuing this week at the community center.
n Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 11 at the Community Center, 8 to 10:30 a.m.
n Leaf pick up will continue through Thanksgiving.
n The Syracuse Police Department will be participating in the next methamphetamine awareness seminar, December 7, at Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw.
n The council approved November 2010 claims for payment in the amount of $459,208.42.
Syracuse town council members are Jeff Morgan, Bill Musser, Larry Siegel, Brian Woody and Paul Stoelting
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