Notice of Public Hearing for High Meadows Ranch Waterlines Phase 3 March 17
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
February 26, 2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The High Meadow Ranch Water District (HMRWD), will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M., local time, on March 17, 2022 at the Richard Smythe Well House located at 165 Sauk Trail, Boulder, WY 82923. The purpose of the meeting is to allow citizens to review and comment on the HMRWD Phase 3 project.
The HMRWD Phase 3 project includes installing new water distribution lines, service connections, water meters, road rehabilitation and appurtenances. The new water distribution lines will replace old, failing and deteriorated piping within the system.
At the meeting, the HMRWD along with Jorgensen Associates will present the design of the proposed project and will discuss the estimated cost of improvements and plan for funding the improvements if there are new attendees or inquiries. A preliminary plan of the improvements, cost estimates, and the funding plan can also be reviewed at Jorgensen Associates, 58 S Tyler Ave in Pinedale, WY, or by contacting Kolter Booth at 307-367-6548.
Pursuant to Wyoming Stature § 41-10-113(a)(xii), the HMRWD intends to use funds borrowed from the Wyoming Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) administered by the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments. Based on current cost estimates, HMRWD plans to borrow $1,324,000 from the Wyoming DWSRF, with said loan being 30-year repayment term at 2.5% interest. Pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 41-10-113(a)(xxi), special assessments will be levied on all lots within the High Meadow Ranch Water District to repay the loan. The average rate of assessment per lot owned within the district is estimated to be approximately $79 per year to repay the loan.
Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 P.M. on March 11, 2022. Send written comments to Jorgensen, PO Box 1519, Pinedale WY 82941.
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