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Orange County OKs finding that sewer upgrades are in public interest; officials cite $60 million in grant applications and potential rate impacts
Summary
The Orange County Legislature voted unanimously to find that planned improvements to Sewer District No. 1 are in the public interest; county officials and legislators said more than $60 million in grant applications are pending and estimated rate impacts ranging from about $370 to $800 per unit annually depending on grant success.
The Orange County Legislature voted unanimously on Aug. 14 to find that proposed improvements to the facilities of Orange County Sewer District No. 1 are in the public interest, a step officials said is required before financing and grant decisions move forward. The resolution passed on a roll call vote with 16 ayes.
Legislator Tully, who led committee work on the project, said the county has submitted or is preparing “over $60,000,000 worth of grant applications” to offset project costs and reduce the burden on ratepayers. “We showed how that will impact ratepayers,” Tully said, adding that if no grant money is secured the…
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