HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-2025 Public Hearing Agenda
City of Canton
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Public Meeting Agenda/Notes
Location: Historic Depot
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50 N. 4 Avenue
Canton, IL 61520
Date: March 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Bring meeting to Order
Purpose of Public Meeting
o City is applying for an IEPA Water Pollution Control Loan for construction of the
improvements to the wastewater treatment plant including: demolition of four
existing primary clarifiers, demolition of existing aeration tanks and aerobic digesters,
demolition of the blower building and system that provides air to the aerobic digesters
and aeration tanks, demolition of the four secondary clarifiers, demolition of the
current sludge building/process, demolition of the existing influent pumps and
admin/lab building, demolition of the existing garage, demolition of the existing bar
screen and grit tank and building, removal of the existing tertiary pumps and
demolition of the existing sludge drying beds, installation of a new headworks building
with bar screens, grit system and influent pumps, installation of two parallel oxidation
ditch systems with aerator/mixing units, regenerative blowers, and mixers in both
aerobic and anaerobic zones, prior to new aeration basins, installation of two new
secondary clarifiers, installation of new aerobic digesters, installation of new sludge
drying beds, installation of new sludge screw press and building, installation of new
piping, electrical, sluice gates and valves, installation of standby generator, installation
of a new garage, installation of new office/lab building, partial replacement of
perimeter fence.
o As part of this process, a Public Meeting is required to conduct an assessment of the
environmental impacts of proposed water pollution control projects to be funded with
loans.
o The City received an Amended Project Summary and Preliminary Environmental
Impacts Determination (PEID) from the IEPA dated February 11, 2025 that is published
on the City’s website and has been available at City Hall. A map showing the location
of the proposed facility is included with this document.
Part I – Applicant and Project Information
Estimated Construction Start – August 2025
Estimated Construction Completion Date – July 2027
Project Cost Estimate - $45,550,000
Part II – Project Affordability for Residents and Utility Customers
Canton does qualify for partial principal forgiveness up to 30% of the
loan amount, capped at a maximum of $4,800,000 per applicant in the
current fiscal year. Principal forgiveness is not guaranteed until a loan
agreement is issued.
Canton would also qualify for the hardship loan rate of 1.0% (current
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rate and change annually on July 1).
Based on current project cost estimate, principal forgiveness and
hardship loan rate, the annual payment for a term of 30 years is
$1,572,817.
If the cost was divided by the City’s 5,210 residential sewer customers,
the average user would pay an additional $25.16 per month.
With a median household income (MHI) of $52,749, the percentage of
MHI needed to pay the projected average annual residential cost of
water service is 1.50% with an average monthly bill of $65.83.
Part III – Environmental Review and Impacts
Temporary adverse environmental impacts such as construction related
noise, blowing dust, air emissions, soil erosion, and traffic disruptions
will likely occur during construction.
Project was reviewed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR) to determine compliance with the IL Endangered Species Act, IL
Natural Areas Preservation Act and the IL Wetlands Act. The
Department concluded that adverse effects are unlikely.
Project was reviewed by State Historic Preservation Office for
compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. The
Department concluded that adverse effects are unlikely.
Project was reviewed by IDNR Office of Water Resources and a
determination was made the construction activities will require a
permit. Final design was approved but the permit has expired. The
permit must be renewed prior to receipt of a loan agreement.
Project was reviewed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a
determination was made that the proposed project will not impact
water features or wetlands and has no potential for the placement of
dredged or fill material into water of the United States. Therefore, a
Section 404 permit will not be required.
Public may submit written comments within 10 days (Friday, March 14, 2025)
of this Public Hearing to either the City of Canton (attention Ms. Andi Smith-
Walters – City Clerk, 2 N. Main Street, Canton, IL 61520) or to Ellen Jordal,
Project Manager with IEPA. Ellen’s contact information is included on page 5 of
the Amended Project Summary and PEID.
Public Questions or Comments