NC0025496_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (12)

April 18, 2002
Mr. Jeff B. Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
APR 2 2 2002
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SUBJECT: City of LincolntonWATER %4JA .i i 1* 6�6^Tl'N
WWTP Upgrade
Project No. CS370456-04
Interim Inspection
Dear Mr. Emory:
An interim inspection for the federally funded portion of the subject project was
performed by the Construction Inspection Unit of the Construction Grants and Loans Section on
April 4, 2002. This inspection was conducted in conjunction with the monthly progress meeting.
Please note that our inspection report covers both loan administration and construction. A copy
of the inspection report is attached for your records.
If you or your engineer have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
oseph E. _Martin, Jr., P.E.
Construction Inspection Unit
Construction Grants and Loans Section
JEM
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Stephen Peele, P.E., Director of Utilities
Pease Associates
VMooresville Regional Office
PMB
CIU
SRF
Construction Grants and Loans Section 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 [phone]
E-Mail Address www.nr-cgi.net FAX (919) 715,6229
ASiA
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

CONSTRUCTION GRANTS AND LOANS SECTION
INTERIM INSPECTION REPORT
CITY OF LINCOLNTON
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
SRF PROJECT NO. CS370456-04
April 4, 2002
I. LOAN ADMINISTRATION
The loan offer in the amount of $10,000,000 is for the modifications of the existing 6
MGD WWTP. The loan is for 16 years at 2.87 % interest. The interest will begin
accruing on the original contract completion date of July 25, 2003. Please note that the
eligible contract amounts for each contract in Paragraph III total more than the
$10,000,000 loan offer. Construction Grants and Loans will make disbursement
repayments up to the $10,000,000 loan amount.
B. LOAN PAYMENTS
SRF
Date of Last Request: 3/21/02 Disbursement #8
Total Approved to date: $6,850,540
Disbursement requested: $853,617
Total Disbursement: $853,617 approved in payment dated 4/1/02
69% of SRF loan offer
C. GENERAL
Modifications to the existing 6 MGD Lincolnton wastewater treatment facility with no
increase in capacity to consist of the following:
Eligible
Modifications to the influent pump station including the replacement of existing pumps
with one (1) 3125 GPM pump, and two (2) 6250 GPM pumps; modifications to the
influent screening structure to provide a new mechanical bar screen with screening wash,
compactor and manual bar screen bypass channel; a dual vortex grit removal system; the
construction of a new concentric oxidation ditch with four (4) 50 HP rotors to replace the
existing primary clarifiers and trickling filters; installation of fine bubble diffused aeration
in the existing aeration basins; two (2) new 100-foot diameter 14-foot side water depth
secondary clarifiers to replace the existing clarifiers; a new return sludge pump station
with dual 90 HP submersible pumps controlled by VFDs; a new chemical storage and feed
building with sodium hypochlorite feed equipment, sodium bisulfite feed, and acetic acid

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feed; a new chlorine contact tank; modifications to two (2) existing anaerobic digesters to
include new mixing equipment, two (2) new floating digester covers, one (1) new floating
gas holder cover, and heat exchanger equipment; a new 12-foot by 65-foot dissolved air
flotation thickener; modifications to generator sets G-1 and G-3, plus the addition of a
new 750 KW generator set G-4 with automatic transfer switches; a 5,673 square foot
laboratory building with a cost not to exceed $737,620 for all disciplines; the testing
laboratory cost allowance of $30,000; all associated yard pipe, site work and electrical
work.
Non Eligible
• The total of all other allowances in the general contract which is $234,350.
• The total of all other allowances in the electrical contract which is $160,000.
• The contingency allowance of $10,000 in the plumbing contract.
• The contingency allowance of $15,000 in the mechanical contract.
• The cost for the laboratory (sum of all disciplines) that exceeds $737,620.
Therefore, the non -eligible portion of the laboratory is $117,280.
II. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
A. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE CONTRACTS
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.1- General Contractor
Contractor Name - Thamer Construction, Inc.
Address - 46 Technology Parkway 5, Norcross, Georgia 30092
Negotiated Contract Amount - $12,676,928
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - $12,676,928 (No change since owner utilizing
original contingency funds set in bid)
Eligible Contract Amount - $12,384,274
Superintendent at Site - Dale Sigmon
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building, 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete -35% Actual % Complete - 64 % based on total work completed
and material stored through March 2002 as requested in Pay
Estimate #9. This pay application is in the amount of
$1,064,726.47.

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CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
G-01 Under review $7,652 0
G-02 Rec'd 4/17/02 $1,234 0
*The owner has elected to apply these changes to the original $100,000 general
contingency that is SRF non -eligible
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.2- Electrical Contractor
Contractor Name - Robertson Controls, Inc.
Address - 515 Plato Lee Road, Shelby, North Carolina
Negotiated Contract Amount - $2,163,175
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - $2,163,175
Eligible Contract Amount - $1,993,572
Superintendent at Site - Barry Rollins
Date of NTP - 7/26/03
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion Date
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 35% Actual % Complete - 24 % based on work
completed and material stored through 3/6/02.
This pay application is in the amount of $59,010.
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or
Time
No.
Approval Date
Amount
(Days) Remarks
E-01
Approved 3/11/02
$5,504
0
E-02
Not received to date
(-)$ 297
0
E-03
rec'd 4/17/02
$7,110
0
* The owner has elected to apply these changes to the original $50,000 general
contingency that is SRF non -eligible.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.3 - Plumbing Contractor
Contractor: Hoyle Plumbing Company, Inc.
Address - 1661 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Contract Amount - $137,000

Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $109,852
Superintendent at Site - Gerald Kay
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/01
730 CDs Substantial Completion Date
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 34%
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
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Actual % Complete - 59% complete based on Pay
Application No.3 for work completed and material
stored through 3/25/02. This payment is in the
amount of $29,475.
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.4 - Mechanical Contractor
Contractor Name - Climate Conditioning of Charlotte, Inc.
Address - P.O. Box 668788, Charlotte, North Carolina 28266
Contract Amount - $462,000
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $414,775
Superintendent at Site - Not Available
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 35% Actual % Complete - 60% Based on a Pay
Application No. 4 for work completed and
material stored through 3/25/02. This payment is
in the amount of $105,933.81.

III
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or
No.
Approval Date
M-01
under review
M-02
Rec'd 3/28/02
M-03
Rec'd 4/17/02
Time
Amount (Days) Remarks
(-)$2,171 0
$2,100 0
$2,310 0
* The owner has elected to apply these changes to the original $15,000 general
contingency that is SRF non -eligible.
Contract Work is Divided into the Following 3 Phases that include Construction,
Decommissioning and Process Scheme to maintain existing NPDES compliance
Phase I Construction and Decommissioning
a. Renovate Main Lift Station
b. Modify Existing Lab/Office Building
c. Oxidation Ditch
d. Final Clarifiers Nos.1 and 2
e. Chemical Storage and Feed Facilities
f. Renovate Digesters Nos. 1 and 2
g. Manhole No. 102
h. Manhole No. 104
I. Return Sludge Pumping Station
j. Temporary main lift station
k. Decommission Existing Primary Clarifier No.3
1. Decommission Existing Trickling Filter No. 3
in. Decommission Existing Preliminary Treatment System
Phase II Construction and Decommissioning
a. New Preliminary treatment
b. Vortex Grit Removal
c. Renovate Digesters Nos. 3 and 4
d. Decommissioning of Existing Primary Clarifiers Nos. 1 and 2
e. Decommissioning of Existing Trickling Filters Nos 1 and 2
f. Decommissioning of Existing Secondary Clarifiers Nos. 1, 2, and 4
g. Decommissioning of the Intermediate Lift Station
Phase III Construction
a. New Dissolved Air Flotation Thickener
b. New Post Aeration Basin
c. Renovate Digesters Nos. 5 and 6
d. Renovate Existing Chlorine Contact Tank
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IV. The following work as completed in the last 30 days:
Yard Piping
a. None performed
Demolition
a. None performed
Final Clarifiers
a. Both structures completed with clarifier equipment, bridge and railing installed.
Chemical Storage and Feed Facilities
a. Block superstructure and electrical conduits embedded and assemble aeration tanks
Lab/Office Building
a. This building is approximately 85% complete
b. Installing light fixtures
c. The HVAC work at this building is 70% complete
Oxidation Ditch
a. All major concrete placements completed except for some minor equipment pads.
DAF
a. Placed the underslab of the DAF Building
Effluent Metering Manhole
a. Backfilled
Vortex Grit Removal
a. Structure near completion
Control Building
a. This building is under roof
V. Projected work to be performed during the next 30 days as per the contractor:
a. Complete installation of clarifier equipment
b. Complete Lab
c. Continue working on DAF building and complete concrete work
d. Install oxidation equipment
e. Complete concrete on screening structure
f. Complete piping at aeration basin
g. Start grading and earthwork
h. Complete electrical ductwork and start electrical at Digester Building
I. Start HVAC at chemical and control buildings

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VI. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CHECKLIST
A. CONSTRUCTION SITE:
Weather - 70' Site Conditions - a little wet from recent rains
2. Storage/Protection of Stored Materials and Equipment Adequate:
Yes X No
3 Safe Conditions/Methods Observed: Yes X No_
If not, note:
4. Were Unsafe Practices Brought to the Inspectors, Contractors or Recipient's
Attention? Yes_ No _ Not Applicable
5. Site Comments: Several erosion control measures are in place.
B. ENGINEERINGANSPECTION:
1. Resident Inspector On -Site: Yes X No
2. Inspector's Records, Reports, Shops, Files, Etc. Reviewed: Yes_ No X
3. Copies of Required Testing (concrete, soil, other) Reports Reviewed:
Concrete: Yes_ No_X
Soil: Yes _ No_X
Other: Yes —No X
Note: The resident inspector is receiving copies of test results at the main office
4. As-Builts Being Kept Up -To -Date: Yes X No _ A/E stressed the importance of
as-builts and being current and will be reviewing closely as the project progresses.
5. Comments or Recommendations:
C. CONTRACTOR(s):
1. N.C. OSHA/Labor Laws Posted: Yes _ No _ Not reviewed
2 Up -To -Date Construction Schedule (Bargraph, CPM) Posted:
Yes _ No X The general contractor was requested to update construction schedule
by the A/E.
3. Contractor(s) Coordination of Work Observed: Yes X No _
4. Comment on Any Known Delays/Impacts in Completing Contract(s) as per
Contractor: None
5. If Construction Appears Not to be Completed as per Contract Estimate, Additional
Time Needed for Completion: N/A
D. PROJECT PROGRESS/PAYMENTS
1. Certified Weekly Payrolls of Contractor(s) and Their Subcontractor(s) Being
Submitted: Yes _ No _ Not Required
2. Payment Milestones Discussed: Yes_ No X
3. J.O.C./S.O.C./Dates/Schedule Discussed: Yes _ No _ N/A
4. Work Completed Acceptable for Reimbursement: Yes X No

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VII. GENERAL COMMENTS / RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
a. It was agreed that monthly construction progress meetings would scheduled for the 4th
Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the WWTP Operator's trailer at the WWTP.
The next monthly progress meetings for the WWTP will be on May 4, 2002.
b. An updated construction schedule for the project was requested by the A/E.
Key project manager representatives for Thamer were not present at today's meeting,
therefore this issue could not be discussed.
V. PROGRESS MEETING PARTICIPANTS
Jerry Sailer
Steven Young
Bobby Jordan
Deborah Parker
David Hiza
Don Burkey
Craig Weaver
Barry Duckworth
Wayne Cooksey
Hank Merrill
Jason Childs
Barry Rollins
Gerald Kay
Joe Martin
Pease Associates
Pease Associates
Pease Associates
Pease Associates
Pease Associates
City of Lincolnton
Climate Conditioning
Metrolina Builders
Thamer
Thamer
Thamer
Robertson
Hoyle Plumbing
CG&L
Joseph E. MA in Jr. P. Date

Michael F. Easley, Governor
^ William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
>_ = Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
December 10, 2001 toe ()E;q. Esc i+F� sly ;`
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Mr. Jeff B. Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617 DEC 1 2 2001
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
SUBJECT: City of Lincolnton
WWTP UpgradeK,'.
Project No. CS370456-04
Interim Inspection
Dear Mr. Emory:
An interim inspection for the federally funded portion of the subject project was
performed by the Construction Inspection Unit of the Construction Grants and Loans Section on
November 29, 2001. This inspection was conducted in conjunction with the monthly progress
meeting. Please note that our inspection report covers both loan administration and construction.
A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records.
If you or your engineer have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at
[phone].
Si cerely,
J sep E. Martirr,,E., Acting Supervisor
onstruction Inspection Unit
Construction Grants and Loans Section
JEM
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Stephen Peele, P.E., Director of Utilities
ease Associates
Mooresville Regional Office
PMB
CIU
SRF
Construction Grants and Loans Section 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 [phone]
E-Mail Address www.nccgl.net FAX [phone]
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

CONSTRUCTION GRANTS AND LOANS SECTION
INTERIM INSPECTION REPORT
CITY OF LINCOLNTON
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
SRF PROJECT NO. CS370456-04
November 29, 2001
I. LOAN ADMINISTRATION
A. SRF LOAN
The loan offer in the amount of $10,000,000 is for the modifications of the existing 6
MGD WWTP. The loan is for 16 years at 2.87 % interest. The interest will begin
accruing on the original contract completion date of July 25, 2003. Please note that the
eligible contract amounts for each contract in Paragraph III total more than the
$10,000,000 loan offer. Construction Grants and Loans will make disbursement
repayments up to the $10,000,000 loan amount.
B. LOAN PAYMENTS
SRF
Date of Last Request: 10/19/01 Disbursement #3
Total Approved to date: $1,644,158
Disbursement requested: $555,883
Total Disbursement: $555,883 approved in payment dated 1115101
16% of SRF loan offer
C. GENERAL
Modifications to the existing 6 MGD Lincolnton wastewater treatment facility with no
increase in capacity to consist of the following:
Eligible
Modifications to the influent pump station including the replacement of existing pumps
with one (1) 3125 GPM pump, and two (2) 6250 GPM pumps; modifications to the
influent screening structure to provide a new mechanical bar screen with screening wash,
compactor and manual bar screen bypass channel; a dual vortex grit removal system; the
construction of a new concentric oxidation ditch with four (4) 50 HP rotors to replace the
existing primary clarifiers and trickling filters; installation of fine bubble diffused aeration
in the existing aeration basins; two (2) new 100-foot diameter 14-foot side water depth
secondary clarifiers to replace the existing clarifiers; a new return sludge pump station
with dual 90 HP submersible pumps controlled by VFDs; a new chemical storage and feed
building with sodium hypochlorite feed equipment, sodium bisulfite feed, and acetic acid

II.
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feed; a new chlorine contact tank; modifications to two (2) existing anaerobic digesters to
include new mixing equipment, two (2) new floating digester covers, one (1) new floating
gas holder cover, and heat exchanger equipment; a new 12-foot by 65-foot dissolved air
flotation thickener; modifications to generator sets G-1 and G-3, plus the addition of a
new 750 KW generator set G-4 with automatic transfer switches; a 5,673 square foot
laboratory building with a cost not to exceed $737,620 for all disciplines; the testing
laboratory cost allowance of $30,000; all associated yard pipe, site work and electrical
work.
Non Eligible
• The total of all other allowances in the general contract which is $234,350.
• The total of all other allowances in the electrical contract which is $160,000.
• The contingency allowance of $10,000 in the plumbing contract.
The contingency allowance of $15,000 in the mechanical contract.
• The cost for the laboratory (sum of all disciplines) that exceeds $737,620.
Therefore, the non -eligible portion of the laboratory is $117,280.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
A. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE CONTRACTS
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.1- General Contractor
Contractor Name - Thamer Construction, Inc.
Address - 46 Technology Parkway 5, Norcross, Georgia 30092
Negotiated Contract Amount - $12,676,928
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $12,384,274
Superintendent at Site - Dale Sigmon
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building, 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 17% Actual % Complete - 35 % based on total work
completed and material stored through 11 /26/01 as
requested in Pay Estimate #5. This pay application
is in the amount of $1,436,825.76.

CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.2- Electrical Contractor
Contractor Name - Robertson Controls, Inc.
Address - 515 Plato Lee Road, Shelby, North Carolina
Negotiated Contract Amount - $2,091,952
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $1,993,572
Superintendent at Site - George Steel
Date of NTP - 7/26/03
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion Date
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 17%
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
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Actual % Complete - 7 % based on work
completed and material stored through 11 /27/01
as requested in Pay Estimate #3. This pay
application is in the amount of $78,361.
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.3 - Plumbing Contractor
Contractor: Hoyle Plumbing Company, Inc.
Address - 1661 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Contract Amount - $137,000
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $109,852
Superintendent at Site - Gerald Kay
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/01
730 CDs Substantial Completion Date

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Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 17% Actual 0 % Complete - No Payment applications
submitted to date
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 4 - Mechanical Contractor
Contractor Name - Climate Conditioning of Charlotte, Inc.
Address - P.O. Box 668788, Charlotte, North Carolina 28266
Contract Amount - $462,000
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $414,775
Superintendent at Site - Not Available
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 17% Actual 1.5 % Complete - Based on a previous Pay
Application No.1 in the amount of $6,750. No
Pay Application submitted for the month of
November.
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
III. Contract Work is Divided into the Following 3 Phases that include Construction,
Decommissioning and Process Scheme to maintain existing NPDES compliance
Phase I Construction and Decommissioning
a. Renovate Main Lift Station
b. Modify Existing Lab/Office Building
C. Oxidation Ditch

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d. Final Clarifiers Nos.1 and 2
e. Chemical Storage and Feed Facilities
f. Renovate Digesters Nos. 1 and 2
g. Manhole No. 102
h. Manhole No. 104
I. Return Sludge Pumping Station
j. Temporary main lift station
k. Decommission Existing Primary Clarifier No.3
1. Decommission Existing Trickling Filter No. 3
in. Decommission Existing Preliminary Treatment System
Phase II Construction and Decommissioning
a. New Preliminary treatment
b. Vortex Grit Removal
C. Renovate Digesters Nos. 3 and 4
d. Decommissioning of Existing Primary Clarifiers Nos. 1 and 2
e. Decommissioning of Existing Trickling Filters Nos 1 and 2
f. Decommissioning of Existing Secondary Clarifiers Nos. 1, 2, and 4
g. Decommissioning of the Intermediate Lift Station
Phase III Construction
a. New Dissolved Air Flotation Thickener
b. New Post Aeration Basin
C. Renovate Digesters Nos. 5 and 6
d. Renovate Existing Chlorine Contact Tank
IV. The following work as completed in the last 30 days:
Yard Piping
a. Installed the 36" final clarifier effluent lines
b. Installed the 24" and 36' return sludge lines
C. Installed all final clarifier influents
d. No pipe testing performed to date
Demolition
a. Initiated the demolition of the Existing Preliminary Treatment Unit to place new
Vortex Grit Removal and Influent Filter/Screen and Washer
Final Clarifiers
a. Final Clarifier No.1 half of the outside launder placed
b. Final Clarifier No.2 vertical walls placed and outside launder steel being set and
forms erected
Chemical Storage and Feed Facilities
a. Chemical tank slabs are in place

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Lab/Office Building
a. Concrete slab placed
b. All embedments incorporated in slab
C. Mason on site bringing vertical walls up; 90% of walls completed
Oxidation Ditch
a. The large underslab piping installed
b. 2/3 of the base slab has been placed
C. Vertical walls on the north end have been placed and radial walls have been formed
UP
Return Sludge Pumping Station
a. The vertical walls have been placed; top slab outstanding
Effluent Metering Manhole
a. Poured slab and vertical walls
Vortex Grit Removal
a. The base slab and some vertical walls have been placed
b. Placed retaining wall footers
Control Building
a. The electrical contractor has installed electrical conduits for ductbank and slab
placed
b. The electrical handholds have been installed along the access road
C. Slab ready for masons to bring up block walls
V. Projected work to be performed during the next 30 days as per the contractor:
a. Complete Manhole 102
b. Complete both Final Clarifiers
C. Complete lab and control building block walls
d. Complete Oxidation Ditch slab and 50-60% of walls
e. Pour the Vortex Grit and screen retaining walls
f. Demolition of/z of the existing screen structure
g. HVAC to coordinate louver and wall openings with mason
h. Continue with the blower building addition, electrical duct bank
VI. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CHECKLIST
A. CONSTRUCTION SITE:
1. Weather - 70' Site Conditions - a little wet from weekend rains
2. Storage/Protection of Stored Materials and Equipment Adequate:
Yes X No

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3 Safe Conditions/Methods Observed: Yes —No X
If not, note: (See Paragraph VII)
4. Were Unsafe Practices Brought to the Inspectors, Contractors or Recipient's
Attention? Yes X No _ (See Paragraph VII)
5. Site Comments: Several erosion control measures are in place. (See Paragraph
VII)
B. ENGINEERING/INSPECTION:
1. Resident Inspector On -Site: Yes X No
2. Inspector's Records, Reports, Shops, Files, Etc. Reviewed: Yes_ No X
3. Copies of Required Testing (concrete, soil, other) Reports Reviewed:
Concrete: Yes_ No X
Soil: Yes —No X
Other: Yes _ No X
Note: The resident inspector is receiving copies of test results at the main office
4. As-Builts Being Kept Up -To -Date: Yes X No _ A/E stressed the
importance of as-builts and being current and will be reviewing closely as the
project progresses.
5. Comments or Recommendations: Law Engineering is performing all soils related
testing and GTSI will be performing all required concrete sampling and testing.
C. CONTRACTOR(s):
1. N.C. OSHA/Labor Laws Posted: Yes _ No _ Not reviewed
2 Up -To -Date Construction Schedule (Bargraph, CPM) Posted:
Yes _ No X (See Paragraph VII)
3. Contractor(s) Coordination of Work Observed: Yes X No
4. Comment on Any Known Delays/Impacts in Completing Contract(s) as per
Contractor: The electrical contractor has added an additional 12 personnel to the
job and is meeting the general's schedule as per their job superintendent.
5. If Construction Appears Not to be Completed as per Contract Estimate,
Additional Time Needed for Completion: N/A
D. PROJECT PROGRESS/PAYMENTS
1. Certified Weekly Payrolls of Contractor(s) and Their Subcontractor(s) Being
Submitted: Yes _ No _ Not Required
2. Payment Milestones Discussed: Yes_ No X
3. J.O.C./S.O.C./Dates/Schedule Discussed: Yes _ No _ N/A
4. Work Completed Acceptable for Reimbursement: Yes X No

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VII. GENERAL COMMENTS / RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
a. It was agreed that monthly construction progress meetings would scheduled for the 4th
Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Pease construction trailer at the WWTP.
Due to upcoming holidays, the next monthly progress meetings for the WWTP will be on
January 3, 2002. The General Contractor representatives noted that they will be shut
down for the entire week between Christmas and New Years.
b. The following safety concern was addressed at this morning's meeting:
1. The vertical excavation for the blower building addition was observed to be
improper. The excavation is between the existing aeration basin and blower
building and generator sets. Earth was shearing observed above the electrical
workers and excavated overburden was too close to the top edge of the
excavation. It was noted that this area had been compacted.
C. It appears that a construction schedule for the project continues to be outstanding.
Key project manager representatives for Thamer were not present at today's meeting so
this issue could not be discussed. The A/E noted that he would get with Thamer to
coordinate the schedule status.
d. This office did receive a list of all subcontractors to be utilized on this project by Thamer
that was requested.
e. The City of Lincolnton was just recently issued a Special Order of Consent (SOC) by
NCDWQ that will expire on 12/31/03.
V. PROGRESS MEETING PARTICIPANTS
Keith West
Pease Associates
Steven Young
Pease Associates
Bobby Jordan
Pease Associates
Deborah Parker
Pease Associates
David Hiza
Pease Associates
Jamie Rhyne
City of Lincolnton
Steven Peeler
City of Lincolnton
Jeff Emory
City of Lincolnton
Craig Weaver
Climate Conditioning
Barry Duckworth
Metrolina Builders
Wayne Cooksey
Thamer
Barry Rollins
Robertson
Joe Martin
CG&L
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Qual'Ity
NC DEPT. OF EN y'iRCNIAE,:T
AM NATURAL. RES401URCES
November 2, 2001 MOORESV'!_' ` "-PILE
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NOV 0 5 2001
Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
Town of West Jefferson
Post Office Box 490
West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694-0490 4'��'
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SUBJECT: City of Lincolnton
WWTP Upgrade
Project No. CS370456-04
Interim Inspection
Dear Mr. Emory:
An interim inspection for the federally funded portion of the subject project was
performed by the Construction Inspection Unit of the Construction Grants and Loans Section on
October 25, 2001. This inspection was conducted in conjunction with the monthly progress
meeting. Please note that our inspection report covers both loan administration and construction.
A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records.
If you or your engineer have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
J seph E. Martin, Jr., P.E., Acting Supervisor
Construction Inspection Unit
Construction Grants and Loans Section
JEM
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Stephen Peele, P.E., Director of Utilities
P ase Associates
V/ oresville Regional Office
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CONSTRUCTION GRANTS AND LOANS SECTION
INTERIM INSPECTION REPORT
CITY OF LINCOLNTON
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
SRF PROJECT NO. CS370456-04
October 25, 2001
I. LOAN ADMINISTRATION
A. SRF LOAN
The loan offer in the amount of $10,000,000 is for the modifications of the existing 6
MGD WWTP. The loan is for 16 years at 2.87 % interest. The interest will begin
accruing on the original contract completion date of July 25, 2003. Please note that the
eligible contract amounts for each contract in Paragraph III total more than the
$10,000,000 loan offer. The Construction Grants and Loans Section will make
disbursement repayments up to the $10,000,000 loan amount.
B. LOAN PAYMENTS
SRF
Date of Last Request: 9/21/01 Disbursement #2 -
Total Approved to date: $621,418
Disbursement requested: $466,857
Total Disbursement: $466,857 approved in payment dated 9/25/01
11 % of SRF loan offer
C. GENERAL
Modifications to the existing 6 MGD Lincolnton wastewater treatment facility with no
increase in capacity to consist of the following:
Eligible
Modifications to the influent pump station, including the replacement of existing pumps
with one (1) 3125 GPM pump, and two (2) 6250 GPM pumps; modifications to the
influent screening structure to provide a new mechanical bar screen with screening wash,
compactor and manual bar screen bypass channel; a dual vortex grit removal system; the
construction of a new concentric oxidation ditch with four (4) 50 HP rotors to replace the
existing primary clarifiers and trickling filters; installation of fine bubble diffused aeration
in the existing aeration basins; two (2) new 100-foot diameter 14-foot sidewater depth
secondary clarifiers to replace the existing clarifiers; a new return sludge pump station
with dual 90 HP submersible pumps controlled by VFDs; a new chemical storage and feed
building with sodium hypochlorite feed equipment, sodium bisulfite feed, and acetic acid

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feed; a new chlorine contact tank; modifications to two (2) existing anaerobic digesters to
include new mixing equipment, two (2) new floating digester covers, one (1) new floating
gas holder cover, and heat exchanger equipment; a new 12-foot by 65-foot dissolved air
flotation thickener; modifications to generator sets G-1 and G-3, plus the addition of a
new 750 KW generator set G-4 with automatic transfer switches; a 5,673 square foot
laboratory building with a cost not to exceed $737,620 for all disciplines; the testing
laboratory cost allowance of $30,000; all associated yard pipe, site work and electrical
work.
Non Eligible
• The total of all other allowances in the general contract which is $234,350.
• The total of all other allowances in the electrical contract which is $160,000.
• The contingency allowance of $10,000 in the plumbing contract.
• The contingency allowance of $15,000 in the mechanical contract.
• The cost for the laboratory (sum of all disciplines) that exceeds $737,620.
Therefore, the non -eligible portion of the laboratory is $117,280.
II. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
A. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE CONTRACTS
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.1- General Contractor
Contractor Name - Thamer Construction, Inc.
Address - 46 Technology Parkway 5, Norcross, Georgia 30092
Negotiated Contract Amount - $12,676,928
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $12,384,274
Superintendent at Site - Dale Sigmon
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building, 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 13 % Actual % Complete - 22 % based on total work
completed and material stored through October 25,
2001 as requested in Pay Estimate #4. This pay
application is in the amount of $1,136,348.49.

CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.2- Electrical Contractor
Contractor Name - Robertson Controls, Inc.
Address - 515 Plato Lee Road, Shelby, North Carolina
Negotiated Contract Amount - $2,091,952
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $1,993,572
Superintendent at Site - George Steel
Date of NTP - 7/26/03
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion Date
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 13%
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or
No. Approval Date
None To Date
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Actual % Complete - 3 % based on work -
completed and material stored through October
25, 2001 as requested in Pay Estimate #2. This
pay application is in the amount of $30,960.
Time
Amount (Days) Remarks
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.3 - Plumbing Contractor
Contractor: Hoyle Plumbing Company, Inc.
Address - 1661 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Contract Amount - $137,000
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $109,852
Superintendent at Site - Gerald Kay
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/01
730 CDs Substantial Completion Date

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Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 13% Actual 0 % Complete - No Payment applications
submitted to date
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.4 - Mechanical Contractor
Contractor Name - Climate Conditioning of Charlotte, Inc.
Address - P.O. Box 668788, Charlotte, North Carolina 28266
Contract Amount - $462,000
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $414,775
Superintendent at Site - Not Available
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 13% Actual 1.5 % Complete - Based on Pay
Application No. Iin the amount of $6,750
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
III. Contract Work is Divided into the Following 3 Phases that include Construction,
Decommissioning and Process Scheme to maintain existing NPDES compliance
Phase I Construction and Decommissioning
a. Renovate Main Lift Station

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b. Modify Existing Lab/Office Building
C. Oxidation Ditch
d. Final Clarifiers Nos.I and 2
e. Chemical Storage and Feed Facilities
f. Renovate Digesters Nos. 1 and 2
g. Manhole No. 102
h. Manhole No. 104
I. Return Sludge Pumping Station
j. Temporary main lift station
k. Decommission Existing Primary Clarifier No.3
1. Decommission Existing Trickling Filter No. 3
in. Decommission Existing Preliminary Treatment System
Phase II Construction and Decommissioning
a. New Preliminary treatment
b. Vortex Grit Removal
C. Renovate Digesters Nos. 3 and 4
d. Decommissioning of Existing Primary Clarifiers Nos. 1 and 2
e. Decommissioning of Existing Trickling Filters Nos 1 and 2
f. Decommissioning of Existing Secondary Clarifiers Nos. 1, 2, and 4
g. Decommissioning of the Intermediate Lift Station -
Phase III Construction
a. New Dissolved Air Flotation Thickener
b. New Post Aeration Basin
C. Renovate Digesters Nos. 5 and 6
d. Renovate Existing Chlorine Contact Tank
IV. The following work as completed in the last 30 days:
Yard Piping
a. Completed the 8" DIP drain line from headworks to main pump station
b. Completed 6" waterline up to the proposed Lab/Office Building.
Demolition
a. Completed the demolition of the Existing Trickling Filter No.3
b. Completed the demolition of the Existing Primary Clarifier No.3
C. Completed the demolition of Existing Manhole Nos. 21 and 22, and Existing
Raw Sludge Drawoff Pumping Station
Final Clarifiers
a. Final Clarifier No.I vertical walls placed
b. Half of the Final Clarifier No.2 vertical walls placed
C. Rebar crew setting remaining vertical wall steel
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Chemical Storage and Feed Facilities
a. Placed reinforcing steel in footer forms
Lab/Office Building
a. Site has been graded; the proposed curb and gutter and asphalt laid
b. The reinforced footing and concrete foundation block placed
Oxidation Ditch
a. Completed excavation and grading for this structure
b. Placed majority of stone subgrade, outside base slab forms and set reinforcing
steel on the north radius
Return Sludge Pumping Station
a. The vertical walls have been placed; top slab outstanding
Effluent Metering Manhole
a. Poured slab and vertical walls
Vortex Grit Removal
a. Continued excavation for this unit
b. Placed concrete in existing manhole to divert and plug flow
C. Erected temporary aerial DIP bypass piping
Control Building
a. The electrical contractor has installed electrical conduits for ductbank
b. The electrical handholes for the project delivered today
V. Projected work to be performed during the next 30 days as per the contractor:
a. Complete Manhole 102
b. Complete both Final Clarifiers
C. Complete installing the 36" DIP Final Clarifier No. l influent that ties to Manhole
No.102
d. Install electrical, plumbing rough ins and place slab at Lab/Office Building
e. Install the dual 48" DIP Oxidation Ditch underslab effluent lines
f. Place remaining reinforcing steel and pour base slab and some vertical walls
g. Pour the Vortex Grit slab
h. Demolition of/2 of the existing screen structure
i. Continue with electrical and plumbing embedments and stub outs

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VI. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CHECKLIST
A. CONSTRUCTION SITE:
1. Weather - 60' Site Conditions - wet from overnight rain
2. Storage/Protection of Stored Materials and Equipment Adequate:
Yes X No
3 Safe Conditions/Methods Observed: Yes X No_
If not, note:
4. Were Unsafe Practices Brought to the Inspectors, Contractors or Recipient's
Attention? Yes_ No _ N/A
5. Site Comments: Several erosion control measures are in place and the past month
deficiencies noted have been corrected. The Owner did request that the insite plant
road has mud accumulated.
B. ENGINEERING/INSPECTION:
1. Resident Inspector On -Site: Yes X No _.
2. Inspector's Records, Reports, Shops, Files, Etc. Reviewed:
Yes X No_
3. Copies of Required Testing (concrete, soil, other) Reports Reviewed:
Concrete: Yes_ No X
Soil: Yes _ No X
Other: Yes _ No X
4. As-Builts Being Kept Up -To -Date: Yes X No _ The A/E again stressed the
importance of as-builts and being current, and will be reviewing closely as the
project progresses.
5. Comments or Recommendations: Law Engineering is performing all soils related
testing and GTSI will be performing all required concrete sampling and testing.
C. CONTRACTOR(s):
1. N.C. OSHA/Labor Laws Posted: Yes _ No _ Not reviewed
2 Up -To -Date Construction Schedule (Bargraph, CPM) Posted:
Yes X No X (See Paragraph VII)
3. Contractor(s) Coordination of Work Observed: Yes X No _
4. Comment on Any Known Delays/Impacts in Completing Contract(s) as per
Contractor: Contract No.1 concern with Contract No.2 (electrical) manpower, etc.
(See Paragraph VII)
5. If Construction Appears Not to be Completed as per Contract Estimate,
Additional Time Needed for Completion: N/A

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D. PROJECT PROGRESS/PAYMENTS
Certified Weekly Payrolls of Contractor(s) and Their Subcontractor(s) Being
Submitted: Yes _ No _ Not Required
2. Payment Milestones Discussed: Yes_ No X
3. J.O.C./S.O.C./Dates/Schedule Discussed: Yes _ No _ N/A
4. Work Completed Acceptable for Reimbursement: Yes X No
VII. GENERAL COMMENTS / RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
a. It was agreed that monthly scheduled construction progress meetings would be held
on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 AM in the Pease construction trailer at
the WWTP. Due to Thanksgiving, the next monthly progress meetings for the WWTP
will be on November 29, 2001.
b. In the past 30 days, Thamer Construction, Inc., Contract 1, General Contractor had
submitted a construction schedule and met with the A/E. This office did receive a
copy of the construction schedule as requested. Contract 1 noted they were
concerned with the lack of labor work force so far being provided by the electrical
contractor. It was their assumption that they (Thamer) can not meet phase milestone
completion dates if electrical is not picked up. It was suggested that Thamer address
this issue to the A/E and that the A/E follow up on this issue.
C. The General Contractor is utilizing several subcontracts to perform their contract. As
requested last month, please submit to this office for our files a list of the confirmed
subcontracts, what portion(s) of the contract they will be performing, and dollar
amounts of each approved subcontract.
d. The A/E noted that they are looking at providing new standby generators in lieu of the
refurbishing and modifications to the generator sets G-1 and G-3. This will have to
be done by change order. Since this will be a change to the original Authorization to
Construct (A to C) issued by DWQ, the owner needs to request in writing a
modification to the A to C to Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. of CG&L. The change
order cannot be approved until the permit has been modified.
V. PROGRESS MEETING PARTICIPANTS
Jerry Sailer
Steven Young
Bobby Jordan
Deborah Parker
David Hiza
Pease Associates
Pease Associates
Pease Associates
Pease Associates
Pease Associates

Jamie Rhyne
Craig Weaver
Barry Duckworth
Nate Cecil
Wray Black
Gerald Kay
Joe Martin
l,
J se . Martin,
City of Lincolnton
Climate Conditioning
Metrolina Builders
Thamer
Robertson
Hoyle
CG&L
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Date
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�OF VV�TF�Q Michael F. Easley, Governor
j William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
[_ Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
—) Acting Director
C Division of Water Quality
October 4, 2001
NC DEPT. OF ENVIRONRNC,'dT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
*OORESVILI_F f FG OVAL OFFICE
Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617 OCT 0 8 2001
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
SUBJECT: City of Lincolnton WA
WWTP Upgrade -y , .::F„�,; j i �l
Proiect No. CS370456-04
Interim Inspection
Dear Mr. Emory:
An interim inspection for the federally funded portion of the subject project was
performed by the Construction Inspection Unit of the Construction Grants and Loans Section on
September 26, 2001. This inspection was conducted in conjunction with the monthly Progress
Meeting. Please note that our Inspection Report covers both loan administration and
construction. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records.
If you or your engineer have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
ose h E. Martin Jr., P. E. Actin Supervisor
p g p
Construction Inspection Unit
JEM/dr
Attachment
cc: Mr. Stephen Peele, P. E., Director of Utilities
Pease Associates
PMB
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Construction Grants and Loans Section 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 [phone]
E-Mail Address www.nccgi.net FAX [phone]
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Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

CONSTRUCTION GRANTS AND LOANS SECTION
INTERIM INSPECTION REPORT
CITY OF LINCOLNTON
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
SRF PROJECT NO. CS370456-04
September 26, 2001
I. LOAN ADMINISTRATION
A. SRF LOAN
The loan offer in the amount of $10,000,000 is for the modifications of the existing
6 MGD wastewater treatment plant. The loan is for 16 years at 2.87 % interest. The
interest will begin accruing on the original contract completion date of July 25, 2003.
Please note that the eligible contract amounts for each contract in Paragraph III total
more than the $10,000,000 loan offer. Construction Grants and Loans will make
disbursement repayments up to the $10,000,000 loan amount.
B. LOAN PAYMENTS
SRF
Date of Last Request: 9/10/01- Disbursement #1
Total Approved to date: -0-
Disbursement requested: $621,418
Total Disbursement: $621,418 in payment, in letter dated 9/13/01
C. GENERAL
Modifications to the existing 6 MGD Lincolnton wastewater treatment facility with no
increase in capacity to consist of the following:
Eligible
Modifications to the influent pump station including the replacement of existing
pumps with one (1) 3,125 GPM pump, and two (2) 6,250 GPM pumps;
modifications to the influent screening structure to provide a new mechanical bar
screen with screening wash, compactor and manual bar screen bypass channel; a
dual vortex grit removal system; the construction of a new concentric oxidation
ditch with four (4) 50 HP rotors to replace the existing primary clarifiers and
trickling filters; installation of fine bubble diffused aeration in the existing aeration
basins; two (2) new 100-foot diameter by 14-foot sidewater depth secondary clarifiers
to replace the existing clarifiers; a new return sludge pump station with dual 90 HP
submersible pumps controlled by VFDs; a new chemical storage and feed building
with sodium hypochlorite feed equipment, sodium bisulfite feed, and acetic acid

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II.
feed; a new chlorine contact tank; modifications to two (2) existing anaerobic
digesters to include new mixing equipment, two (2) new floating digester covers,
one (1) new floating gas holder cover, and heat exchanger equipment; a new
12-foot by 65-foot dissolved air flotation thickener; modifications to generator sets
G-1 and G-3, plus the addition of a new 750 KW generator set G-4 with automatic
transfer switches; a 5,673 square foot laboratory building with a cost not to exceed
$737,620 for all disciplines; the testing laboratory cost allowance of $30,000; all
associated yard pipe, site work, and electrical work.
Non Eligible
• The total of all other allowances in the general contract which is $234,350.
• The total of all other allowances in the electrical contract which is $160,000.
• The contingency allowance of $10,000 in the plumbing contract.
• The contingency allowance of $15,000 in the mechanical contract.
• The cost for the laboratory, (sum of all disciplines), that exceeds $737,620.
Therefore, the non -eligible portion of the laboratory is $117,280.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
A. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE CONTRACTS
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 1 - General Contractor
Contractor Name - Thamer Construction, Inc.
Address - 46 Technology Parkway 5, Norcross, Georgia 30092
Negotiated Contract Amount - $12,676,928
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $12,384,274
Superintendent at Site - Dale Sigmon
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building, 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 8 % Actual % Complete - 12 % based on total work
completed and material stored through
September 25, 2001 as requested in Pay Estimate #3.
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 2 - Electrical Contractor
Contractor Name - Robertson Controls, Inc.
Address - 515 Plato Lee Road, Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Negotiated Contract Amount - $2,091,952
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $1,993,572
Superintendent at Site - George Steel
Date of NTP - 7/26/03
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion Date
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 8% Actual % Complete - 2 % based on work
completed and material stored through
August 24, 2001 as requested in Pay Estimate # 1.
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.3 - Plumbing Contractor
Contractor: Hoyle Plumbing Company, Inc.
Address - 1661 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Contract Amount - $137,000
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $109,852
Superintendent at Site - Gerald Kay
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/01
730 CDs Substantial Completion Date
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 8% Actual 0 % Complete - No payment
applications submitted to date.

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CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.4 - Mechanical Contractor
Contractor Name - Climate Conditioning of Charlotte, Inc.
Address - P. O. Box 668788, Charlotte, North Carolina 28266
Contract Amount - $462,000
Amount Based on Latest Change Order - N/A
Eligible Contract Amount - $414,775
Superintendent at Site - Not Available
Date of NTP - 7/26/01
Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the Lab/Office Building 8/20/02
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Original Completion Date - 7/25/03 Substantial Completion
Current Completion Date - Same
Current Loan Eligible Contract Time Period - 390 CDs Completion of Lab/Office
730 CDs Substantial Completion
Scheduled % Complete - 8% Actual 0 % Complete - No payment application of
work performed on -site submitted to date.
CHANGE ORDER UPDATE
Response or Time
No. Approval Date Amount (Days) Remarks
None To Date
III. Contract Work is Divided into the Following 3 Phases that include Construction,
Decommissioning and Process Scheme to maintain existing NPDES compliance
Phase I Construction and Decommissioning
a. Renovate Main Lift Station
b. Modify Existing Lab/Office Building
C. Oxidation Ditch
d. Final Clarifiers Nos.I and 2
e. Chemical Storage and Feed Facilities
f. Renovate Digesters Nos. 1 and 2
g. Manhole No. 102
h. Manhole No. 104
I. Return Sludge Pumping Station
j. Temporary Main Lift Station

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k. Decommission Existing Primary Clarifier No.3
1. Decommission Existing Trickling Filter No. 3
in. Decommission Existing Preliminary Treatment System
Phase H Construction and Decommissioning
a. New Preliminary treatment
b. Vortex Grit Removal
C. Renovate Digesters Nos. 3 and 4
d. Decommissioning of Existing Primary Clarifiers Nos. 1 and 2
e. Decommissioning of Existing Trickling Filters Nos. 1 and 2
f. Decommissioning of Existing Secondary Clarifiers Nos. 1, 2, and 4
g. Decommissioning of the Intermediate Lift Station
Phase III Construction
a. New Dissolved Air Flotation Thickener
b. New Post Aeration Basin
C. Renovate Digesters Nos. 5 and 6
d. Renovate Existing Chlorine Contact Tank
IV. The following work as completed in the last 30 days:
Yard Piping
a. Installing 8" DIP drain line from headworks to main pump station
b. Connected new 8" waterline at plant entrance and installed 6" waterline up
to first hydrant along the new entrance drive towards the Lab/Office Building.
Demolition
a. Decommission and demolition of the Existing Trickling Filter No.3
b. Decommission and demolition of the Existing Primary Clarifier No.3
C. Decommission and demolition of Existing Manhole Nos. 21 and 22,
and Existing Raw Sludge Drawoff Pumping Station
d. Existing Interconnecting Concrete Walkways and Stairs
e. Existing Sludge Drying Beds
Final Clarifiers
a. Center hopper of Final Clarifier No.2 placed
b. Setting reinforcing steel for the base slab of both final clarifiers
Chemical Storage and Feed Facilities
a. Placed reinforcing steel in footer forms

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Lab/Office Building
a. Site has been graded
Oxidation Ditch
a. Existing Treatment Units demolished and debris removed where this
structure is to be constructed
b. The eastern side of this unit has been excavated out of hill
Return Sludge Pumping Station
a. The bottom slab has been placed (50+/-cyds)
Effluent Metering Manhole
a. Placing reinforcing steel for slab
Vortex Grit Removal
a. Initiated excavation for this unit
V. Projected work to be performed during the next 30 days as per the contractor:
a. Complete Manhole 102
b. Pour Final Clarifier slabs and form and pour (F&P) vertical walls
C. Complete 8" drain line
d. Install electrical, plumbing rough -ins and place slab at Lab/Office Building
e. Excavate oxidation ditch structure to grade; initiate steel placement for slab
VI. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CHECKLIST
A. CONSTRUCTION SITE:
1. Weather - 600 Site Conditions - Dry
2. Storage/Protection of Stored Materials and Equipment Adequate:
Yes X No
3 Safe Conditions/Methods Observed: Yes_ No X
If not, note: (See Paragraph VII)
4. Were Unsafe Practices Brought to the Inspector's, Contractor's, or
Recipient's Attention? Yes X No _ (See ParagraphVII)
5. Site Comments: Several erosion control measures are in place
(See Paragraph VII)

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B. ENGINEERING/INSPECTION:
1. Resident Inspector On -Site: Yes X No _.
2. Inspector's Records, Reports, Shops, Files, Etc. Reviewed:
Yes X No_ Inspection Reports for the past week were reviewed and are noted
to be thorough and well documented.
3. Copies of Required Testing (concrete, soil, other) Reports Reviewed:
Concrete: Yes_ No X
Soil: Yes _ No X
Other: Yes _ No X
4. As-Builts Being Kept Up -To -Date: Yes X No _ A/E stressed the
importance of as-builts being current, and will be reviewing closely as the project
progresses.
5. Comments or Recommendations: Law Engineering is performing all soils related
testing and GTSI will be performing all required concrete sampling and testing.
C. CONTRACTOR(s):
1. N.C. OSHA/Labor Laws Posted: Yes _ No _ Not reviewed
2 Up -To -Date Construction Schedule (Bargraph, CPM) Posted:
Yes No X (See Paragraph VII)
3. Contractor(s) Coordination of Work Observed: Yes X No
4. Comment on Any Known Delays/Impacts in Completing Contract(s) as
per Contractor:
5. If Construction Appears Not to be Completed as per Contract Estimate,
Additional Time Needed for Completion: N/A
D. PROJECT PROGRESS/PAYMENTS
1. Certified Weekly Payrolls of Contractor(s) and Their Subcontractor(s) Being
Submitted: Yes _ No _ Not Required
2. Payment Milestones Discussed: Yes_ No X
3. J.O.C./S.O.C./Dates/Schedule Discussed: Yes _ No _ N/A
4. Work Completed Acceptable for Reimbursement: Yes X No
VII. GENERAL COMMENTS / RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
a. It was ageed to schedule monthly Construction Progress Meetings on the fourth
Thursday of each month at 10:30 A. M. in the Pease construction trailer at the
wastewater treatment plant. The next monthly Progress Meeting for the wastewater
treatment plant will be on October 25, 2001.
b. The following several safety concerns were addressed at this morning's meeting:
1. The contractor had benched the excavated trench in the installation of the 8" drain
line that was over 12 feet in depth. No trench box was observed on the site or
being utilized. It was noted that the contractor may not have the available

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working area to slope or bench the trenches in all areas, and proper trench
protection will be required.
2. No ladder was observed in the excavated trench for proper egress and ingress.
3. Demolition material and other spoil being removed from the site by a fleet of
dump trucks. A majority of these trucks were without workable backup alarms.
4. The speed of these dump trucks on site need to be reviewed.
5. The installations of the contractor's and inspector's construction trailers need to
be reviewed to insure that it meets applicable local and state codes, or
requirements.
C. The following erosion control comments were discussed:
1. Sediment, mud, and gravels observed on SR 150, as well as on the interior plant
access and interior plant roads. It is assumed that the contractor will be required
to broom -sweep and utilize a water truck at least weekly or less, if necessary.
2. Many of the existing storm -drain inlets have been provided with the required
silt -fence type inlet protection. These installations need to be inspected to insure
that they meet the approval of the Land Quality Permit.
d. As of today's date, Thamer Construction, Inc., Contract 1 - General Contractor had
not submitted a construction schedule for review and approval to the A/E. This item
was discussed at great length by all parties, since the City of Lincolnton must
maintain present NPDES permit compliance during construction. It is noted in the
contract's Special Conditions, that the General Contractor was to have submitted a
construction schedule thirty (30) days after the Notice to Proceed date, and also
present a review of the construction schedule at each Construction Progress
Conference. It was determined that the General Contractor will provide each prime
with their review and comments for a preliminary schedule by next week. A meeting
is set for October 10, 2001 at 10:00 A. M. to discuss the construction schedule for the
project. This Office requests that a copy of the schedule be forwarded upon
authorization by the A/E. It was noted by Thamer Construction, Inc. that the required
electrical in the Blower/Filter Control Building and Lab Building is critical in
meeting the phase schedule as noted in the specifications.
e. The Owner's representative noted that all change orders will need to be addressed,
reviewed closely and timely in submittal, since they more than likely, they will need
to go to the Council for approval. No change order work will be paid for until it is
approved and noted that the contractors will need to stay within their respective
contract amounts, if all possible.
f. The General Contractor noted that they are utilizing several subcontracts to perform
their contract. Please submit a list of the confirmed subcontracts, what portion(s) of
the contract they will be performing, and dollar amounts of each approved subcontract
to this Office for our files.

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V. PROGRESS MEETING PARTICIPANTS
Please see attached.
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2925 East Independence Blvd.
Post Office Box 18725
Charlotte, NC 28218
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
FOR
CITY OF LINCOLNTON
LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Pease Commission No. 1998093.00
Monthly Progress Meeting No.
Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2001
Time: 10:30AM
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Pease Associates
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Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Dear Mr. Emory:
JUL 2 5 2001
ATER QUAM SECTION
SUBJECT: City of Linco nton
WWTP Upgrade
Project No. CS370456-04
Preconstruction Conference
A preconstruction conference was held on July 20, 2001 for the subject project.
Attached is the agenda presented by the Construction Grants & Loans Section
representative. Please review and file in your records.
If you have any questions about this matter, please call me at [phone]
look forward to working with you on this project.
S ncerely,
oseph E. Martin, Jr.; P
Project Engineer
Construction Inspection Unit
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0 resville Regional Office
Mr. Stephen Peeler, PE, Director of Utilities
Thamer Construction, Inc.
Robertson Controls, Inc.
Hoyle Plumbing Company, Inc.
Climate Conditioning of Charlotte, Inc.
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NCDWQ STATE REVOLVING FUND
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION UNIT
PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE REPORT
Name of Project: City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Project Number: CS370456-04
Loan Recipient: City of Lincolnton
Description of Work: Modifications to the existing 6 MGD Lincolnton wastewater treatment
facility with no increase in capacity to consist of the following:
Eligible
Modifications to the influent pump station including the replacement of existing pumps with one
(1) 3125 GPM pump, and two (2) 6250 GPM pumps; modifications to the influent screening
structure to provide a new mechanical bar screen with screening wash, compactor and manual
bar screen bypass channel; a dual vortex grit removal system; the construction of a new
concentric oxidation ditch with four (4) 50 HP rotors to replace the existing primary clarifiers
and trickling filters; installation of fine bubble diffused aeration in the existing aeration basins;
two (2) new 100-foot diameter 14-foot sidewater depth secondary clarifiers to replace the
existing clarifiers; a new return sludge pump station with dual 90 HP submersible pumps
controlled by VFDs; a new chemical storage and feed building with sodium hypochlorite feed
equipment, sodium bisulfite feed, and acetic acid feed; a new chlorine contact tank;
modifications to two (2) existing anaerobic digesters to include new mixing equipment, two (2)
new floating digester covers, one (1) new floating gas holder cover, and heat exchanger
equipment; a new 12-foot by 65-foot dissolved air flotation thickener; modifications to generator
sets G-1 and G-3, plus the addition of a new 750 KW generator set G-4 with automatic transfer
switches; a 5673 square foot laboratory building with a cost not to exceed $737,620 for all
disciplines; the testing laboratory cost allowance of $30,000; all associated yard pipe, site work
and electrical work.
Non Eligible
• The total of all other allowances in the general contract which is $234,350.
• The total of all other allowances in the electrical contract which is $160,000.
• The contingency allowance of $10,000 in the plumbing contract.
• The contingency allowance of $15,000 in the mechanical contract.
• The cost for the laboratory (sum of all disciplines) that exceeds $737,620. Therefore, the
non eligible portion of the laboratory is $117,280.

Authorized Representatives:
Loan Recipient: Jeff Emory, City Manager
2. State: Robert Massengill,PE/Bobby Blowe, PE
3. Consulting Engineer: Pease Associates, Keith West, PE/Steven Young, PE
4. A/E Inspector: Bobby Jordan
Date and Time of Conference: July 20, 2001 at 10:00AM
City Hail in Lincolnton, North Carolina

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.1- General Contractor
Contractor Name - Thamer Construction, Inc.
Address - 46 Technology Parkway 5, Norcross, Georgia 30092
Negotiated Contract Amount - $12,757,850 Eligible Contract Amount - $To Be
Announced (TBA)
Superintendent at Site - Dale Sigmon
Date of NTP - Not Established Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the
Lab/Office Building
730 CDs Completion Date- N/E
Liquidated Damages - 20% of LDs for this Contract if Lab/Office Building not completed
in 390 CDs; $2,500 Per Calendar Day
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 2- Electrical Contractor
Contractor Name - Robertson Controls, Inc.
Address - 515 Plato Lee Road, Shelby, North Carolina
Negotiated Contract Amount - $2,091,952 Eligible Contract Amount - $TBA
Superintendent at Site - George Steel
Date of NTP - Not Established Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the
Lab/Office Building 730 CDs Completion Date - N/E
Liquidated Damages - 20% of LDs for this Contract if Lab/Office Building not completed
in 390 CDs; $1,000 Per Calendar Day
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.3 - Plumbing Contractor
Contractor Name - Hoyle Plumbing Company, Inc.
Address - 1661 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Contract Amount - $137,000 Eligible Contract Amount - $TBA
Superintendent at Site - Gerald Kay
Date of NTP - Not Established Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the
Lab/Office Building 730 CDs Completion Date -N/E
Liquidated Damages - 20% of LDs for this Contract if Lab/Office Building not completed
in 390 CDs; $ 500 Per Calendar Day
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO.4- Mechanical Contractor
Contractor Name - Climate Conditioning of Charlotte, Inc.
Address - P.O. Box 668788, Charlotte, North Carolina 28266
Contract Amount - $462,000 Eligible Contract Amount - $TBA
Superintendent at Site - Not Available
Date of NTP - Not Established Contract Time - 390 CDs for completing the
Lab/Office Building 730 CDs Completion Date - N/E
Liquidated Damages - 20% of LDs for this Contract if Lab/Office Building not completed
in 390 CDs; $750 Per Calendar Day

ROLE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION UNIT (CIU)
1. Conduct periodic inspections of the project.
2. Review change orders for necessity and reasonableness to determine eligibility for
Loan funding.
3. Purpose:
a. To assure that the overall objectives of the Loan are realized.
b. To assure that the Loan and project will be administered in accordance with
Federal Laws regulations.
C. To advise and offer assistance to the Owner. To ensure
contract compliance and construction in accordance with the approved
contract documents.
CIU INSPECTIONS
Prior notice will be given; however, unannounced inspections will also be
conducted.
2. Inspections will be conducted in two phases:
a. Loan Administration
b. Project Construction
3. During inspections, CIU will usually review at the job site for completeness and
accuracy all shop drawings, submittals, inspector's field reports, as -built drawings,
revised construction schedules and records of testing of materials and equipment,
and discuss pending or executed change orders.
4. All equipment and materials on job site are requested to be properly stored,
stockpiled, and protected. The job site is to be maintained in an acceptable
manner.
5. Safe working conditions should be maintained at all times. The CIU will discuss
safety violations which are potentially life endangering or threatening serious
injury. If necessary, the CIU will take prompt action to notify State and OSHA
regional representatives of any noted conditions.

6. Results of the inspection will be discussed at the job site upon completion of the
inspection.
7. Formal copies of the inspection report will be sent to the Recipient, A/E and other
parties, if so desired.
8. In order to avoid the situation where the contractor is provided a final punch list of
deficiencies by the both the A/E and the CIU, the CIU will accompany the A/E on
his final punch list inspection.
CHANGE ORDERS
1. Recipient should notify DENR-DWQ prior to commencement of any change order
work, except for emergency situations, that change the scope of the project.
2. Recipient must obtain prior DENR-DWQ approval for any change orders in excess
of $100,000 or any change orders which would necessitate an increase in the Loan
amount.
3. Recipient should submit two (2) properly executed copies of change orders to
DENR-DWQ. Change order forms should indicate the Federal project number, the
correct change order number, name of contractor, contract number, and the date
the change order was signed by all parties.
4. A complete detailed justification and clear description must be submitted with
each change order to identify the need for the change. This submittal shall include
justification and proper documentation for any requested time extensions.
5. Copies of new or revised contract drawings and/or specifications must be
submitted with each change order.
6. Unless previously agreed unit prices are used, complete records of price
negotiations shall be submitted with each change order. This should include such
items as: a copy of the engineer's independent cost estimate, the construction
contractor's cost breakdown, and the basis for the final negotiated settlement which
would be a Memorandum of Negotiation.
7. Change orders will be disapproved until the above backup documentation is
submitted. Work in place required by a non -State approved change order shall not
be included in a contractor's partial payment request until the change order is
approved.
8. Once the Recipient signs a change order, he obligates himself to the Contractor.

The State is not obligated to approve the change order or reimburse the Recipient.
RECIPIENT & A/E RESPONSIBILITY
1. The Recipient and A/E should become familiar with their responsibilities as
defined by 40 CFR.
2. Loan conditions must be met and Loan objectives achieved.
RECIPIENT PAYMENT REQUEST
1. Recipient should submit all payment requests (SF271) to the State with backup
documentation when requested.
2. Recipient should be aware of the 1 st, 90%, and final milestone payment
requirements.
3. Loan Agreement/Amendments and all conditions placed on them, if applicable,
must be satisfied prior to Loan payment.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Recipient was advised that the protection of the environment is a Loan requirement.
It is necessary to comply with all environmental pollution control programs established by
the city, State, and EPA. This includes, but is not limited to:
1. Protection of existing trees, shrubs, and grass.
2. Dust control of haul roads, excavation, work areas, and borrow areas.
3. Submitting an erosion control plan to the appropriate State agency.
4. Required treatment of Recipient's wastewater during construction.
VARIOUS ITEMS
The approved set of contract drawings should be furnished to the Recipient, A/E
inspector, and to each contractor's supervisor or foreman. These drawings are to
be marked up as authorized changes occur and are to be used in preparing as -built
(record) drawings. These marked -up drawings shall be maintained and made
available for State inspectors. The consultant distributed the specified number of
contract documents to each contractor at the end of today's Preconstruction
Conference.

2. Prior to commencement of work, each contractor shall submit a "Construction
Progress Schedule" (i.e. Bargraph, CPM, etc.) showing a breakdown of the
principal features of construction with the contract costs. The schedule shall be
prepared in such a way that the percentage of work completed and the work
scheduled for completion at any given date may be determined. Also at the same
time, each contractor shall submit an itemized breakdown or Schedule of Values
which shall be the basis on which the contractor's monthly estimates and progress
payments will be made. This office is requesting copies of these submittals upon
authorization of the Recipient's engineer.
3. The A/E's Project Representative stressed the importance of record as-builts and
will be reviewing monthly with each Contract to insure that they are being
maintained.
4. The Section 0 10 11-2 (Construction Time Extension Change Orders) was requested
to be interpreted. In response, the A/E noted there will be no weather related
change orders issued on this project.
5. List of Contract Addenda:
Addendum No. State Approved
No.I Dated 4-12-01 Received 4-26-Ol/ Approved 4-27-01
No.2 Dated 4-17-01 Received 4-26-Ol/ Approved 4-27-01
No.3 Dated 4-24-01 Received 4-26-01 / Approved 4-27-01
6. The attendance list for today's Preconstruction Conference is attached.

CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS
CHANGE ORDER CHECKLIST
The following checklist must be completed and all information must be submitted prior to
approval. Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed.
Owner
Project Name
Project No.
Change Order No
Contract No. _
Contractor
Change Order Documents
Two(2) copies of the properly executed change order ( an unexecuted copy may
be submitted for a preliminary review, however all supporting documentation
must be included );
Federal and/or State Project number(s) shown on the change order;
Clear description of each change;
Detailed justification to identify the need for each change;
Justification and documentation for any contract time extensions (Time extensions
for weather should be for above average precipitation. The average number of
days with precipitation greater than 0.10" for each month can be obtained from
NOAA Report No. 20.)
Copies of new or revised contract drawings and/or specifications for the change;
Cost Documentation: The degree of cost documentation required is directly proportional to the
cost of the change. However, each of the following items should be addressed regardless of the
cost:
Engineer's independent cost estimate;
Contractor's detailed cost breakdown for labor, material, equipment, tax,
overhead, and profit;
Copies of suppliers' invoices for major items;
Memorandum of negotiation which documents the negotiation process and the
basis for the final negotiated settlement

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Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
SUBJECT
Dear Mr. Emory:
JUN 1 8 2001
City of Lincolnton WATER QUAL, 3 `1
Lincolnton WWTP
WWTP Upgrade & Expansion
Review of Memorandum of Negotiation
Project No. CS370456-04
A review of the memorandum of negotiations and revised design calculations, provided
by Pease Associates, has been completed by the Construction Grants and Loans Section. The
comments resulting from this review are being transmitted directly to your engineer for
clarification and resolution; a copy is attached for your reference.
Upon receipt of satisfactory responses from your engineer to our comments, and receipt
of revised plans and specifications which reflect the proposed changes, the review of the plan
documents for this project will be completed.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[phone].
Sincerely, y
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Cecil G. Madden, Jr., E., Supervi/s
Design Management Unit
Construction Grants and Loans Section
CGM:dr
Attachments to all
cc: Pease Associates
Amy Simes, P.E.
Dan Blaisdell, P.E.
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
SRG
Customer Service Construction Grants & Loans 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 (919) 733-69M
1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone] Internet Address: www.ncogi.net

Comments on Memorandum of Negotiations
City of Lincolnton
June 14, 2001
1. In order to justify removal of the post aeration basin from the project, the engineer should
provide calculations, which establish the dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration
anticipated in the effluent pipe. These calculations should assume a zero DO
concentration at the secondary clarifier and should be based on the fall between the
clarifier and the normal stream elevation.
2. Provide a copy of the existing NPDES Permit which indicates no DO limitation is
imposed.
3. In order to modify the proposed sludge digestion facilities from those previously
authorized, the following items need to be addressed:
A. Provide residuals production calculations based on current average daily flows
and based on the existing permitted design capacity of 6 MGD.
B. Advise how Pathogen Reduction and Vector Attraction Reduction are to be
accomplished in accordance with 40 CFR 503 regulations. Support these
positions with digestion design calculations.
C. Provide an analysis of residuals storage capacity. Identify the longest duration
that the City should have to go between land application events due to weather
related delays, site constraints, or contractual agreements. Confirm residuals
storage is adequate and in no case less than 30 days.
D. Confirm the City has adequate permitted land application capacity for the
stabilized residuals for the next few years based on the current rate of residuals
production.
The above items, 3A through 3D would complete the requirement of having a revised
residuals management plan.
4. In an effort to assure that the City of Lincolnton gets the best deal possible from the
contractor we expect the following items to be provided to support the negotiations:
A. Provide the engineer's independent cost estimate for each modification that the
owner intends to implement.
B. Provide the Contractor's breakdown of costs for each modification that the owner
intends to accept.
5. The following comments address documentation for specific credit items:

A. G-1 Reduction of offsite transfer of fill.
1. What hauling distances were originally required as bid.
2. What hauling distance is required as proposed.
3. Provide contractor's documentation for proposed credit.
B. C-1 Eliminate Internal Recirculation Pumps and assemblies.
1. The appendix appears to indicate the contractor calculated the cost of the
deduct to be $281,120. The memorandum of negotiation only appeared to
recover $273,000.
C. C-2 Eliminate Post Aeration Basin
1. The appendix appears to indicate the contractor calculated the cost of the
deduct to be $136,419. The memorandum of negotiation only appeared to
recover $136,000.
D. C-5 Replace Schedule 10 with Schedule 5.
1. The appendix appears to indicate the contractor calculated the cost of the
deduct to be $5,247. The memorandum of negotiation only appeared to recover
$5150.
E. YP-1 Eliminate 36-in. DIP between IR and Oxidation Ditch
1. The appendix appears to indicate the contractor calculated the cost of the
deduct to be $267,932. The memorandum of negotiation only appeared to
recover $262,000.
F. YP-2 Eliminate 36-in. & 48-in. At Post Aeration Basin.
1. The appendix appears to indicate the contractor calculated the cost of the
deduct to be $174,510. The memorandum of negotiation only appeared to
recover $97,000.
G. E-8 Delete new Lab Building
1. The Lab/Admin. Building was not eliminated from the general contract, It is
not clear how the electrical portion can be eliminated from the electrical
contract.
6. Provide the basis for not accepting each of the proposed credits that have not been
accepted.

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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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April 27, 2001
Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
P.O. Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Emory:
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City of Lincolnton
Approval of Addenda 1, 2 & 3
Lincolnton WWTP Upgrade
Project No. CS370456-04
Reference is made to Addenda 1, 2 and 3, received April 26, 2001, from Pease Associates
for revisions to the subject project.
The proposed addenda as described in the attachments have been reviewed by this office
and are hereby approved, and eligible for Revolving Loan funding in accordance with the loan
offer and conditions thereof.
The approval of these addenda does not constitute any change in the amount of your loan
for this project.
It is the responsibility of the recipient and the consultant engineer to insure that the
project plan documents are in compliance with Amended N.C.G.S. 133-3 (ratified July 13,
1993). The administrative review and approval of addenda do not imply approval of a
restrictive specification for bidding purposes; nor is it an authorization for noncompetitive
procurement actions.
Adeauate time must be allowed for the potential bidders and this office to receive and act
on addenda prior to the receipt of bids for subject project.
A copy of the approved addenda is attached for your files, and one (1) copy retained for
our files.
Customer Service Construction Grants & Loans 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-16M [phone]
1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone] Internet Address: www.nccgi.net

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Should you have any questions redarding this matter, please contact me, at (919) 715-
6203.
Sincerely,
Cecil G. J adden Jr. P/E, P Su erviso/ f
Design Management Unit
Construction Grants & Loans Section
Attachment
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cc: Pease Associates w/a
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
Amy Simes, P.E.
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Valerie Lancaster
Robert Massengill, P.E.
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
SRF

February 22, 2001
Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Dear Mr. Emory:
micnaei r-. tastey
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
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FEB 2 8 2001
WATER QUALITY SECTION
SUBJECT: City of Lincolnton
201 Facilities Plan
Project No.CS370456-04
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its review of City of
Lincolnton 201 Facilities Plan. The project consists of improvements to the city's existing 6.0
MGD wastewater treatment facilities. The total estimated project cost is approximately
$14,600,000.
The subject City of Lincolnton 201 Facilities Plan is hereby approved.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Larry Horton, P.E.
of our staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
John R. Blowe, P.E., Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
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cc: Steven C. Young, P.E., Pease Associates
Mooresville Regional Office
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
�r DMU/FEU/CIU/PMB/SRF
Customer Service Construction Grants 8 Loans 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 [phone]
1 8W 623-7748 FAX [phone] Internet Address: www.nccgl.net

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
November 28, 2000
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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NATUR-AL RESOURCES
Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton OEC 1 2000
P. O. Box 617
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SUBJECT: City of Lincolnton
Plant Upgrade in Floodplain
KERR T. STEVENS .
DIRECTOR Project No. CS370456-04
Dear Mr. Emory:
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has carefully evaluated the
responses by Pease Associates about compliance with Executive Order 11988 -
Floodplain Management. It was concluded that the best approach to addressing the
floodplain issue in a satisfactory manner would be to provide additional instructions so
that the proposed project can be submitted to the State Clearinghouse for subsequent
approval of the loan under the State Revolving Fund.
The objective of Executive Order 11988 is to "...avoid direct and indirect
support of floodplain development whenever there is a practicable alternative...."
Therefore, the information listed below must be provided in a revised 201 facilities plan
for compliance with the required floodplain assessment:
A. A facilities plan must first demonstrate that steps have been taken to
avoid construction/modification of the floodplain. The project has to
demonstrate that there are no reasonable sites outside the floodplain that
can be utilized to locate the proposed facilities.
B. If there are sites outside the floodplain that will accommodate the
proposed facilities and it is still the desire of the applicant to construct in
the floodplain, it must be demonstrated that locating the project outside
the floodplain will place a financial burden on the users.
C. If the applicant wants to construct the proposed facilities in the
floodplain, the facilities plan must demonstrate that construction will
have no adverse impact on increasing flood levels in the floodplain.
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS SECTION
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PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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D. The applicant must also indicate any steps that are being taken by the city to
reduce or eliminate floodplain modification/construction by indirect residential,
commercial, and industrial developments. What policies are in place or
proposed to protect riparian buffers, streams, open spaces, and greenways?
The technical review has been completed, and the Construction Grants and
Loans Section can send the Finding of No Significant Impact and the Environmental
Assessment to the State Clearinghouse when the information is provided for the items
listed above. In addition to addressing the floodplain issue, a favorable review by the
US Fish and Wildlife Service must be provided before the project can be approved.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Reg. Sutton at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E., Assistant Chief
for Engineering Branch
Attachment: Executive Order 11988
cc: 46mweNftciates
Mooresville Regional Office
Ryan Scruggs
Reg. Sutton
DMU/FEU/SRF

Executive Order 11938 . May 24, 1977
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
By virtue of the authority vested in.me by the
Constitution and statutes of the United States of America,
and as President of the United States of America, in
furtherance of the National Environmental Policy J>ct of
1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the National*
Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4001
et seQ.), and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973
(Public Law 93-234, 87 Stat. 975), in order to, avoid to
the extent possible the long and short tern adverse impacts
associated with the occupancy and modification of flood- i
plains and to avoid direct or indirect support of floodplain
development wherever there is a.practicable alternative, it
is h6rebv ordered as -follows: •
Section .1. Each agency shall provide leadership and _
shall tape action to reduce the risk of flood loss, to
minimize the impact of floods on human safety, health
and welfare, and to restore and preserve the natural and
beneficial values served ny floedplains in carrying out its
responsibilities for (1) acquiring, managing, and disposing
of Federal lands and facilities; (2) providing Federally
undertaken, financed, or assisted construction and improve-
ments; and (3) conducting Federal activities and programs
affecting land use, including but not limited to water and
related land resources plaiu:ing, regulating, and licensing
activities.
Sec. 2. In carrying out the activities c?escrihcd ire
Section 1 of this C der, each ageticy has a responsibility to
evaluate the potential effects of any actions it may take in
a floodplsin; to cn!sure that its planning frogs; -is and
budget reo-jests rn le_t consio:!cration'of flood h:_ards and
FEDERAL RFGIS7!R, VOL. 42, KC. 101—WEDNE50AT, N.A7' 25, 1477

(3) For programs subject to the Office of Management
and Eud,_t Circular A-95, the aaancy shall st2:d the notice,
not to exceed three pages in length including a location
map, to the state and a=eawide A-95 clearinghouses for the
geographic areas affected. The notice shall include:
W the reasons why the action is proposed to be located
in a floodplain; (ii) a statement indicating whether the
action conforms to applicable state or local floodplain
protection standards and (iii) a list.of the -alternatives
'considered. Agencies shall endeavor to allow a brief comment
period prior to taking any action.
(4) Each agency shall also provide opportunity for
early public review'of any plans or proposals for actions
in floodplains, in accordance with Section 2(b)of Executive
Order No, 11514, as amended, including the development of
procedures to accomplish this objective for Federal actions
whose impact is not significp-nt enoug'z to require the
preparation of an environmental impact statement under
Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969, as amended.
(b) Any requests for new authorizations or appropriations
transmitted to the Office of :Management and Budget shall
indicate, if an action to be proposed will be located in a
floodplain, whether the proposed action is in accord with
this Order.
(c) Each agency shall take floodplain management into
account when formulating or evaluating any water and land
use plans and shall require land and eater resources use
appropriate to the degree of hazard involved. Agencies
shall include adequate provision for the evaluation and
consideration of flood hazards in the regulations and
operating procc-lures for the licrnses, permits, loan qr
grants -in -yid pr')grads that they administer. Agencies
FEDERAL R:GISIER, VOL. 47, NO. 101-wEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1977

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facilities are to be located in a* floodplain, accepted
floodproofing and other flood protectior r.,easares shall
be applied to new construction or rehabilitation. To'
achieve flood protection, agencies shall, wherever
practicable, elevate structures above the base flood
level rather than filling in land.
(c) If property used by the general public has
suffered flood damage or is located in an identified
flood hazard area, the responsible agency shall provide
on structures, and oilier places where appropriate, con-
spicuous delineation of past and probable flood height
in order to enhance public awareness of and knowledge
about flood hazards.
(d) When property in floodplains is proposed for
lease, easement, right-of-way, or aisposal to non -Federal
public or private parties, the Federal agency shall (1)
reference in the conveyance those usbs that are restricted
under identified Federal, State or local floodplain
regulations; and (2) attach other appropriate restrictions
bo the uses of properties by the grantee or purchaser and
any successors, except where prohibited.by law; or (3)
withhold such properties from conveyance.
Sec. 4. In addition to any responsibilities under this
Order and Sections 202 and 205 of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973, as am4nded (42 U.S.C. 4106 and 4128),
agencies which guarantee, approve, regulate, or insure any
financial transaction which is related to an area located
in a floodplain shall, prior to completing action on such
transaction, inform any private parties participating in the
transaction of the hazards of locating structures in the
floodplain.
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 42, NO. 101-WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1917

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S=c. 9. To the extent the provisions of Section 2(d)
of this Order are applicable to projects covared by
Section 104 (h) of the !lousing and Corl,-iu,-lity Development
Act of 1974, as a-manded (88 Stat. 640, 42 U.S.C. 5304(h)),
the responsibilities Lander those provisions may be assumed
by the appropriate applicant, if the applicant has also
assu-med, with respect to such projects, all of the respon-
sibilities For environmental r:view, decisionmaking, and
action pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
Of 1969, as amendad.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 47, NO. 101-1-YEDNESDAY, MAY 15. 1977

Excwtivc Ordcr 11938
May 24, 1977
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
. By virtue of the authority vested in -me by the
Constitution and statutes of the United States of America,
and as President of the United States of America, in
furtherance of the National Environmental Policy T.ct of
1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the National*
Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4001
et seq.), and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973
(Public Law 93-234, 87 Stat. 975), in order to avoid to
the extent possible the long and short term adverse impacts
associated with the occupancy and modification of flood- .
plains and to avoid direct or indirect support of floodplain
development wherever there is a.practicable alternative, it
is h6rebv ordered as -follows:
Section .1. Each agency shall provide leadership and
shall take action to reduce the risk of flood loss, to
minimize the impact of floods on human safety, health
and welfare, and to restore and preserve the natural and
beneficial values served oy flocdplains in carrying out its
responsibilities for (1) acquiring, managing, and disposing
of Federal lands and facilities; (2) providing Federally
undertaken, financed, or assisted construction and improve -
merits; and (3) conducting Federal activities and programs
affectinq land use, including but not limited to water and
related land resources plani:ing, regulating, and licensing
activities.
Sec. 2. In carrying out the activities described in
Section 1 of this Crder, each agency has a responsibility to
evaluate the potential effects of any actions it may take in
a floodplain; to ensure that its pLanning proclra;-ls and
budget requests re le_t cons:'.eration'n` f.iocd h:=ards and
FEDERAL RMIMR, VOL. 42, NO. 101-1IEDNESOAY, MAY 25, 1977

floodplain manag-ement; and to prescrlbc procedures to
implement the policies and requirements of this Order,
as follows:
(a)(1) Before taking an action, each agency shall
determine whether the proposed action will occur in a
floods;ain -- for major Federal actions significantly
affecting the quality of the human•environr„ent, the
evaluation required below will be included in any statement
prepared under Section. 102 (2) (C) of the National Environ-
mental Policy act. This determination shall be made
according to a Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) floodplain map or a more detailed map of an area, if
available. If such maps are not available, the agency shall
make a deternina.tion of the location of the floodplain based
on the best available information. The Water Resources
Council shal.! issue guidance on this information not later
than October. 1, 1977.'
(2) If 'an agency has detenauned to, or proposes tc,
conduct, support, or allow an action to be located in a
floodplain, the agency shall consider alternatives to avoid
adverse effects and incompatible development in the flood -
plains. If the head of the agency finds that the only
practicable alternative consistent with the law and with
the policy set forth in this Order requires siting in a
floodplain, the agency shall, prior to taking action,
.(i) design or modify its action in order to minimize potential
harm to or within the floodplain, consistent with regulations
issued in accord with Section 2(d) of this Order, and
(ii) prepare and circulate a notize containin.- an explanation
of why the action is proposed to be located in the floodplain.
FEDERAL REGISTER, M. 42, NO. 101-WEDNESOAY, MAY 23, 1977
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(3) For programs subject to the Officc of Management
and Bud,ct Circular A-95, the aaancy shall send the notice,
not to exceed three pages in length including a location
map, to the state and areawide A-95 clearinghouses for the
geographic areas affected. The notice shall include:
(i) the reasons why the action is proposed to be located
in a floodplain; (ii) a statement indicating whether the
action conforms to applicable state or local floodplain
protection standards and (iii) a list. of the alternatives
'considered. Agencies shall endeavor to allow a brief comment
I period prior to taking any action.
1 (4) Each agency shall also provide opportunity for
early public review'of any plans or proposals for actions
in floodplains, in accordance with Section 2(b)of Executive
Order No. 11514, as amended, including the development of
procedures to accomplish this objective for Federal actions
whose impact is not signific2_nt enou. ;% to require the
preparation of an environmental impact statement under
Section 102(.2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969, as amended.
(b) Any requests for new authorizations or appropriations
transmitted to the Office of Management and Budget shall
indicate, if an action to be proposed will be located in a
floodplain, whether the proposed action is in accord with
this Order.
(c) Each agency shall take floodplain management into
account when formulating or evaluating any water and land
use plans and shall require land and eater resources use
appropriate to the degree of hazard involved. Agencies
Shall include adequate provision for the evaluation and
consideration o° flood hazards in the rcgulaLions and
operating procc�!ures for the licenses, permits, loan gr
Rrants-in-zid pr-)grams that they administer. Agencies
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shall also encourage and provide appropriate guidance to
applicants to evaluate the effects of their proposals in
flcodplains prior to submitting applications for Federal
licenses, permits, loans or grants. '
(d) As allowed by law, each agency shall issue or
amend existing regulations and procedures within one vear
to comply with this Order. These procedures shall incorporate
.the Unified National Program for Floodplain Management of
the Water Resources Council, and shall explain the --means
that the agency will employ to pursue the nonhazardous use
of riverine, coastal and other floodplains in connection
with the activities under its authority. To the extent
possible, existing processes, such as those of the Council
on Environmental Quality and the Water Resources Council,
shall be utilized to fulfill the requirements of this Order.
Agencies shall prepare their procedures in consultation
with the Water Resources Council, the Federal Insurance
Administration, and the Council or. Environmental Quality/
an-' shall update such procedures as necessary.
Sec. 3. In addition to the requirements of Secticn 2,
agencies with responsibilities for Federal real property
and facilities shall take the following measures:
(a) The regulations and Procedures established
under Section 2(d) of this Order shall, at a minimum,
regsire the construction of Federal structures and
facilities to be in accordance with the standards and
criteria and to be consistent with the intent of those
Promulgated under the National Flood Insurance Program.
They shall deviate only to ., that the e:;te..t at the standards
of the Flood Insurance Program are demonstrably inappro-
priate for a given type of structure or facility.
(b) If, after compliance ca_th the r�--guirements
of th—' , Order,, n,:•,r _ ,;,--ruction .af structures or
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 42, NO, 101-WEDNESOAY, MAY IS. 1977

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facilities are to be located in a* floodplain, accepted
floodproofing and other .flood protectior_ maas:ires shall
be applied to new corst::uctien or rehabilitation. To
achieve flood protection, agencies shall, wherever
practicable, elevate structures above the base flood
level rather than filling in land.
(c) If property used by the general public has
suffered flood damage or is located in an identified
flood hazard area, the responsible agency shall --provide
on structures, and other places where appropriate., con-
spicuous delineation of past and probable flood height
in order to enhance public awareness of and knowledge
about flood hazards.
(d) When property in floodplains is proposed for
lease, easement, right-of-way, or alsposa1 to non -Federal
public or private parties, the Federal agency shall (1)
reference in the conveyance those usbs that are restricted
under identified Federal, State or local floodplain
regulations; and (2) attach other appropriate restrictions
bo the uses of properties by the grantee or purchaser and
any successors, except where prohibited.by law; or (3)
withhold such properties from conveyance.
Sec. 4. In addition to any responsibilities under this
Order and Sections 202 and 205 of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973, as amcrded (42 U.S.C. 4106 and 4128),
agencies which guarantee, approve, regulate, or insure any
financial transaction which is related to an area located
in a floodplain shall, prior to completing action on such
transaction, inform any private parties participating in the
transaction of the hazards of locating structures in the
floodplain.
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Scc. 5. Th_ IIQ ld of ea._.h agency shall submit a report
to the Council c:: ai Ouali cy and to the Water
R-sources Council on JLIn%2 30, 1978, regarding the status
of their procedures and the impact of this Order on the
agency's operations. Thereafter, the (dater Resources
Council shall periodically evaluate agency procedures and
t.'eir effectiveness.
Sec. 6. As used in this Order:
(a) The term "agency" si-al•l have the same=meaning as
the term "Executive agency" in Section 105 of Title 5 of
the United States Code -and shall include the military
departments; the directives contained in this Order,
however, are meant to apply only to those agencies which
perform the activities described in Section 1 which are
located in or affecting floodplains.
(b) The term "base flood" shall mean that flood which
has a on= percent or greater chance of occurrence in any
aivan year.
(c) The terns "flZodplain" shall mean the lowland and
relatively flat areas adjoining inland and coastal waters
including floodprone areas of offshore islands, including
at a minimum, that area subject cc a one percent or greater
chance of flooding in any given year.
Sec. 7. Executive Order No. 11296 of August 10, 1966,
is hereby revoked. All actions, procedures, and issuances
taken under that Order and still in effect shall remain in
effect until modified by appropriate authority under the
terms of this Order.
Sec. 8. Nothing in this Order shall apply to assistance
provided for emergency work essential to save lives and
protect property and public health and safety, perfor^ied
pursuant to Sections 305 and 306 of the Disaster Relief
act of'1974 (89 Stat. 148, 4Z U.S.C. 5145 and 5146)
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Sec. 9. To the extent the provisions of Section 2(a)
Of this Order are a?plicable to projects cova=ed by
Section 104 (h) of the housing and Community De Velopment
Act of 1974, as amanded (88 Stat. 640, 42 U.S.C. 5304(h)),
the responsibilities Under those provisions may be assured
by the appropriate applicant, if the applicant has also
assL`Ted, with respect to such projects, all of the respon-
sibilities for enviro:urental r:view, decisionmaking, and
action pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969, as amendad.
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May. 21, 1977 _
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 47, NO. 101-WEDNESDAY, MAY 75, 1977

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
October 10, 2000
•JAM,ES B. HUNT JR �7
.. GOVERNORMr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
Post Office Box 617
•.-:• B1 LL.'HO LM AN Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093-0617
Dear Mr. Emory:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WVM
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SUBJECT: City of Lincolnton
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
201 Facilities Plan
Project No. CS370456-04
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its review of the
subject 201 Facilities Plan and has the attached comments. Responses to these
comments should be submitted for our review and approval as soon as possible.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Ryan Scruggs at
[phone].
RMS/pe
Attachment (all cc's)
cc: Pease Associates
Mooresville Regional Office
Ryan Scruggs
Reg Sutton
DMU/FEU/SRF
Sincerely,
Gz '
Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E., Assistant Chief
Engineering Branch
FrRsr
, AULF
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS SECTION
1633 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1633
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SO% RECYCLED/1 O% POST -CONSUMER PAPER

City of Lincolton
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Technical Review Comments
for the 201 Facilities Plan
October 10, 2000
1. Please provide a transcript or detailed summary of the public hearing to be included in
Appendix G of the 201 Facilities Plan.
2. Provide an affidavit of publication for the public hearing.
Provide a resolution from the City of Lincolnton agreeing to implement the selected
alternative described in the 201 Facilities Plan (see attachment).
4. A copy of the September 29, 1999 Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) was not
included in Appendix H as stated on page 26.
Please provide responses for the attached Environmental Comments dated October 10,
2000. Any questions or concerns regarding the environmental comments should be
directed to Reg Sutton at [phone].

(Suggested Format)
RESOLUTION CONCERNING ADOPTION OF THE
TOWN OF 201 FACILITIES PLAN
WHEREAS, A Town of
dated
_201 Facilities Plan has been prepared and
199 , and
WHEREAS, The Town of has need for and intends to construct a
(state whether a wastewater treatment works or a wastewater transport system)
project as identified in the Town of 201 Facilities Plan as
the selected alternative and described as (give brief description of project).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
The Board of Commissioners of the Town of
implement the selected alternative as proposed in the Town of
201 Facilities Plan.
Adopted this the day of
at the Town of
Attested:
(Town Clerk)
North Carolina.
(Mayor)
199
agrees to

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMENTS 1
City of Lincolnton
October 10, 2000
The August 24, 2000 letter from Pease Associates indicated that the proposed plant
upgrade will not impact the 100-year floodplain. But the plant layout plan shows that
some of the proposed improvements will be located within the 100-year floodplain.
Therefore, the report must document compliance with Executive Order 11988 -
Floodplain Management. A copy of the Executive Order is attached for your
information.
2. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has not replied to the responses in the August 24,
2000 letter. A favorable response needs to be provided from the Service before the
project can be approved for State Revolving Funds.

Executive Order 11938
May 24, 1977
FL000PLAIN &MAGEXENT
By virtue of the authority vested in.zae by the
Constitution and statutes of the United States of America,
and as President of the United States of America, in
furtherance of the National Environmental Police 1,ct of
1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the National
Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4001
et seg.), and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973
(Public Law 93-234, 87 Stat. 975), in order to avoid to
the extent possible the long and short term. adverse impacts
associated with the occupancy and modification of flood- .
plains and to avoid direct or indirect support of floodplain
development wherever there is a.practicable alternative, it
is h6rebv ordered as -follows: •
Se:tion.l. Each agency shall provide leadership and
shall take action to reduce the risk of flood loss, to
minimize the impact of floods on hu_^ian safety, health
and welfare, and to restore and preserve the natural and
beneficial values served oy floedplains in carrying out its
responsibilities for (1) acquiring, managing, and disposing
of Federal lands and facilities; (2) providing Federally
undertaken, financed, or assisted construction and improve-
ments; and (3) conducting Federal activities and programs
affecting land use, including but not limited to water: and
related land resources plainring, regulating, and licensing
activities.
Sec. 2. In carrying out the a.tivities descrihcd in
Section 1 of this Crder, each agency has a responsibility to
evaluate the potential effect:., of any actions it may take in
a floodplsin; to cnuurc that its Planning proyr.a;•,s an-d
budget reujests rn lect cnnsi?cr•ation'of f:ioc:cal h:2_ards and
FEDERAL REG:S7M M. 42, KC. 101—WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1977
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floodplain mina;=rent; and to prescr°b,, procedur_s to
implement the pclicies and requirements of this Order,
as follows:
(a)(1) Before taking an action, each agency shall
deterrine whether the proposed action will occur in a
floodclain -- for major Federal actions significantly
affecting the quality of the human environment, the
evaluation required below will be included in any statement
prepared: under Section. 10 2 (2) (C) of the National Environ-
mental Policy Act. This determination shall be made
according to a Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) floodplain map or a more detailed map of an area, if
available. If such maps are not available, the agency shall
make a determination of the location of the floodplain based
on the best available information. The Water Resources
Council shal.! issue guidance on this information not later
than October 1, 1977.'
(2) If 'an agency has deten,uued ea, or proposes to,
conduct, support, or allow an action to be located in a
floodplain, the agency Aall consider alternatives to avoid
adverse effects and incompatible development im the flood -
plains. If the head of the agency finds that the only
practicable alternative consistent with the law and with
the policy set forth in this Order requires siting in a
floodplain, the agency shall, prior to taking action,
•(i) design or modify its action in order to minimize potential
harm to dr within the floodplain, consistent with regulations
issued in accord with Section 2(d) of this Order, and
(ii) prepare and circulate a ncti containin-g an explanation
of why the action is proposed to be located in the floodplain.
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(3) For programs subject to the Office of Mar_agement
and Bu_3ct Circular A-95, the aaancy shall so :d the notice,
not to exceed three pages in length including a location
map, to the state and areawide A-95 clearinghouses for the
geographic areas affected. The notice shall include:
(i) the reasons why the action is proposed to be located
in a floodmlain; (ii) a statement indicating whether the
action conforms to applicable state or local floodplain
1
protection standards and (iii) a list.of the alternatives
'considered. Agencies shall endeavor to allow a brief comment
i
period prior to taking any action.
(4) Each agency shall also provide opportunity for
early -public review•of any plans or proposals for actions
in floodplains, in accordance with Section 2(b)of Executive
Order No. 11514, as amended, including the development of
procedures to accomplish this objective for Federal actions
whose impact is not significant enoL,;ai to require the
preparation of an environmental impact statement under
Section 102(.2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969, as amended.
(b) Any requests for new authorizations or appropriations
transmitted to the Office of Management and Budget shall
indicate, if an action to be proposed will be located in a
floodplain, whether the proposed action is in accord with
this Order.
(c) Each agency shall take floodplain management into
account when formulating or evaluating any water and land
use plans and shall require land and eater resources use
approoriate to the degree of hazard involved. Agencies
shall include adequate provision for the evaluation and
consideration Oe flood hazards in the regula~ions and
operating proce-_'ures for the licenses, permits, loall qr
grsnts-tn-aid pr,:)gra.ns •!hat they a i.iinister. Agencies
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shall also encourage and provide appropriate guidance to
applicants to evaluate the effects of their proposals in
floodplains prior to submitting applications for Federal
licenses, permits, loans or grants. ,
(d) As allowed by law, each agency shall issue or
amend existing regulations and procedures within one Year
to comply with this Order. These procedures shall incorporate
.the Unified National Program for Floodplain Management of I
the Water Resources Council, and shall explain the --means
that the agency will employ to pursue the nonhazardous use
of riverine, coastal and other floodplains in connection I
I
with the activities under its authority. To the extent
Possible, existing processes, such as those of the Council
on Environmental Quality and the Water Resources Council, '.
shall he utilized to fulfill the requirements of this Order. ,
Agencies shall prepare their procedures in consultation `
with the Water Resources Council, the Federal Insurance
Administration, and the Council an Environmental Quality/
and shall update such procedures as necessary.
Sec. 3. In addition to the requirements of Section 2,
agencies with responsibilities for Federal real property
and facilities shall take the following measures:
(a) The regulations and procedures established
under Section 2(d) of this Order shall, at a minimum,
require the construction of Federal structures and
facilities to he in accordance with the standards and
cri=aria and to he consistent with the intent of those �
Promulgated under the National Flood Insurance Program.
They shall deviate only to the e:rtent that the standards
of the Flood Insurance Program are demonstrably inapprc- 1
priate for a given type of structure or facility.
(b) If, after complian-_e with the requirements
of r.!::r Order,' nc;4 t:c;,c:ruction of strucz::res or
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facilities are to be located in a•floddplain, accepted
floodproofina and other flood protectior measures shall
be applied to new constructicn or rehabilitation. To'
achieve flood protection, agencies shall, wherever
practicable, elevate structures above the base flood
level rather than filling in land. I
(c) If property used by the general public has
suffered flood damage or is located in an identified
flood hazard area, the responsible agency shall -provide
on structures, and other places where appropriate., con-
spicuous delineation of past and probable flood height
in order to enhance public awareness of and knowledge
about flood hazards.
(d) When property in floodplains is proposed for
lease, easement, right-of-way, or aisposal to non -Federal
public or private parties, the Federal -agency shall (1)
reference in the conveyance those usbs that are restricted
under identified Federal, State or local floodplain
regulations; and (2) attach other appropriate restrictions
do the uses of properties by the grantee or purchaser and
any successors, except where prohibited.by law; or (3)
withhold such properties from conveyance.
Sec. 4. In addition to any responsibilities under this
Order and Sections 202 and 205 of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4106 a --id 4128),
agencies which guarantee, approve, regulate, or insure any
financial transaction which ;Ls related to an area located
in a floodplain shall, prior to completing action on such
transaction, inform any private parties participating in the
transaction of the hazards of locating structures in the
floodplain.
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THE PRESIDENT
See. 5. ;he Ile ad of ea•_n sger.cy shall submit a report
to the Council cn ..... - ror; -en tai Cuali ry and to the eater
R_1sources Council on June 30, 1978, regarding the status
of their procedures and the ir..pact of this Order on the
agency's operations. Thereafter, the I -later Resources
Council shall periodically evaluate agency procedures and
t`:eir effectiveness.
,Sec. 6. As used in this Order:
(a) The temp "agency" st-all, have the same _meaning as
the term "Executive agency" in Section 105 of Title 5 of
the United States Code•and shall include the military
departments; the directives contained in this Order,
however, are meant to apply only to those agencies which
perform the activities described in Section 1 which are
located in or affecting flcodplains.
(b) The term "base flood" shall mean that flood which
has a on= percent or greater chance of occurrence in any
given year.
(c) The term "flZodplain" shall• mean the lowland and
relatively flat -areas adjoining inland and coastal waters
including floodprone areas of offshore islands, including
at a minimum, that area subject to a one percent or greater
chance of flooding in any given year.
Sec. 7. Executive Order No. 11296 of August 10, 1966,
is hereby revoked. All actions, procedures, and issuances
taken under that Order and still in effect shall remain in
effect until modified by appropriate authority under the
terms of this Order.
Sec. S. Nothing in this Order shall apply to assistance
provided for emergency work essential to save lives and
protect property and public health and safety, performed
pursuant.to Secticns 305 and 306 of the oisaster Relief
Act of•1974 (89 St -It. 143, 42 U.S.C. 5145 and 5146)
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Sic. 9. To the extent the provisions of Section 2(a)
Of this Order are applicable t-0 projects covazed by
Section 104 (h) of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as amanded (88 Stat. 640, 42 U.S.C. 5304(h)),
the rez=onsibilities under those provisions may be assumed
by the appropriate applicant, if the applicant has also
assured, with respect to such ")rojects, all of the respon-
sibilities for eaviro:urental review, decisionmaking, and
action pursuant to the NationaL Environmental Policy Act
Of 1969, as amend;d.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Richard French, County
Lincoln County
115 W. Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Dear Mr. French:
Manager
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ENVIRONMENT, HEATTi-I;
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APR 'Y 1995
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SUBJECT: Approval
Engineering Amendment
East Lincoln County
201 Facilities Plan
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its review of the subject
March 28, 1995 Amendment and finds it satisfactory. The Amendment addresses the deletion
of the following units from the project:
1. The tertiary filters.
2. The recirculation pump station.
3. The alum storage and feed system.
4. The construction of a Lab/Control Building (a modular premanufactured
Lab/Office Building will be substituted).
5. The emergency power generating system.
These items will be deleted due to a cost overrun and receipt of NPDES Permit Limits
which were less stringent than anticipated.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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The subject Engineering Amendment to the East Lincoln 201 Facility Plan is hereby
approved. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Ur. Rob Brown,
of our staff at [phone], extension 623.
Sincerely,
l
John R Blowe, P.E., Chief
Construction Grants & Loans Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 12, 1994
Mr. Rick French, County Manager
Lincoln County
115 W. Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
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N.C. DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOURCES
AUG 18 199A
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJF r-. Amendment to
Western Shore Lake Norman
201 Facilities Plan
Dear Mr. French:
The Construction Grants and Loans Section has completed its review of the subject
201 Facilities Plan Amendment and has the attached comments. A revised 201 Facilities Plan
Amendment which incorporates responses to these comments should be submitted for our
review and approval as soon as possible.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Rob Brown at
[phone], extension 623.
Sincerely,
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cil G. Madden, Jr., P. .
Supervisor
Facilities Evaluation Unit
Attachment (all cc's)
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1. The 1990 Lincoln County Environmental Health Department study shows present
septic tank failures for sub areas A through F in East Lincoln County. Area A failure
rate appears to be 32%, area B 10%, area C 160/; area D 25%, area E 81/% and area F
9%. Is this correct? What is the total number of septic tanks and septic tank failures
in each area? Please note that any additional information documenting potential health
problems or environmental concerns would be helpful in justifying this project.
2. In the response to comment number 7, average flow is 750,000 gpd and peak flow is
300,000 gpd. Please explain.
3. What is the source of the "Assumed NPDES Permit Limits" in the basis of design
(response to Comment 7)? In the original 201, it was stated that all discharges
proposed in the report would capable of meeting BOD5 = 5.0 mg/l, NH3asN = 2.0 mg/l
and phosphorus - 0.5 mg/l (Section 5, Page 36). Please provide a copy of the
speculative limits from the Water Quality Section of the Division of Environmental
Management.
4. Mandatory hookup will be required. Our concerns are two fold. First, the State wants
assurance that the funding actually resolves the environmental problem. Failed septic
tanks will go unreported for a long time, since this often does not become apparent
until property is about to change hands. Secondly, the Owner and the State need
assurance that debt service plus operation and maintenance costs can be paid for with
user fees. Without mandatory hookup, these concerns cannot be resolved.
5. (Reference Response 6) - It appears that grinder pump maintenance, service
replacement, etc. will be the responsibility of the homeowners. If this is the case, the
pumps will not be eligible for loan funding. In order for the pumps to be eligible for
funding, they must be maintained by the district.
6. Has the district had any discussion with any municipalities or districts which operate
and maintain similar pressure collection systems? If not, we recommend this be done.
The Town of Shallotte operates a pressure system using STEP pumps. Discussion
with Shallotte could prove valuable to the Western Shore - Lake Norman district.
7. Has the public hearing for this project been held? If not, please inform us of the
scheduled date for that hearing. At that hearing, we feel that it is imperative that,
among other requirements, the revised anticipated user charge as projected in the
following comment (Comment 8) be presented. Additionally, anticipated yearly
maintenance costs and replacement costs for the individual grinder pumps should be
presented.

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8. (Reference Response 12) - A portion of the user charge fees will be offset by tax
revenue, including property tax and sales tax. While it is permissible to use a portion
of the 1/2 cent sales tax to fund the system, we discourage the use of other tax
revenue to support the system. The system should be self supporting from revenue
generated. Please note that a loan under this program cannot be awarded until the user
charge system and sewer use ordinance have been approved. Mr. Frank Middleton of
this office can provide the requirements for this approval. The anticipated user charge
fees should be recalculated using only 1/2 cent sales tax and revenue generated by
user fees and excluding any property tax. Property tax can be used in this analysis
only to offset the debt service on general obligation bonds which passed a bond
referendum.
9. An outline of the proposed sludge handling program should be provided. Included
should be a projection of the class of sludge to be produced, calculations supporting
the plant's ability to meet that class sludge and a description of how the sludge will be
land applied. Please indicate if the sludge will be hauled by private contract, if the
sludge will be disposed of at a district permitted site, etc. Also, costs (contract price
per gallon, cost of land, cost of hauling equipment, etc.) for final sludge disposal
should be provided and it must be demonstrated by a present worth analysis that the
selected alternative is the most cost effective alternative.
10. It should be noted that our approval for the treatment system will be limited to the
generic "extended aeration" and will not imply approval of any alternative which could
be classified as sole source.
11. Please provide us with an address for the sanitary district and the name of a contact
person within that district. In the future, our correspondence will be to this individual
with a copy to J. N. Pease.
12. Was the alternative of a totally gravity collection sewers evaluated? It would seem
that this could be accomplished by gravity collection with a force main(s) to lift the
flow back to the ridge. It would also seem feasible to collect the flow by gravity,
treat at another site and then pump the treated flow back to the proposed discharge
site. The costs of these two alternatives should be evaluated and provided to us.
13. Please provide a map of the proposed system indicating:
1. Gravity lines and force mains.
2. Pump stations and the proposed wastewater treatment plant.
3. Collection Lines.
4. The diameter of all lines
This map does not have to be 8 1/2"X11".

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMENTS'
EAST LINCOLN COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT
JULY 22, 1994
1. The original environmental comments requested that all of the
proposed facilities be shown on an 8 1/2 x 11 USGS topographic
map. Line length and size must be included. The treatment
plant and pump stations must also be identified and labeled.
All other map markings should be clearly identified.
2. The plan needs to indicate the amount of forestland, wetland,
and f loodplain acreage to be impacted by the proposed project.
3. What is the specific source of raw water for the area to be
served with sewer lines?
4. A public hearing must be properly advertised and documented.
A summary or transcript must be provided.
5. Are there any areas with septic tank problems that have not
been included in the provision of central collection service?
6. Has a response been received from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers?
7. Review comments were received from several agencies. The
attached comments from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission,
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Air Quality Section,
and the Instream Assessment Unit must be addressed. The
Department of Cultural Resources is not aware of any
architectural, historic, or archaeological properties that
will be affected by the proposed project. The memorandum of
confirmation is attached for your information.

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Air Quality Section
June 13, 1994
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee
Environmental Assessment Section
From: Alan Klimek, Chief
Subject: Project No. 634
Environmental Assessment
East Lincoln County Sewer District, Southeastern Catawba County Sewer System, and
Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Lincoln and Catawba Counties, North Carolina
The environmental assessment has been reviewed by the Air Quality Section. The proposed project
involves upgrading the existing package plant site on Forney Creek to a capacity of 1.5 MGD.
An air permit may be required for this modification of the facility. The expansion of the wastewater
treatment plant may include sources of particulate emissions and control devices (lime silos and odor
scrubbers for example).
Care should be taken by the contractors to comply with open burning provisions during land clearing
for the construction of pumping stations and pipelines. Adequate wetting, reseeding and covering of
disturbed areas should be utilized during earth moving and pipeline trenching operations to mitigate
any adverse impacts from fugitive dust emissions. Furthermore, odor control measures may be needed
should malodorous emissions from the pump stations prove to be a problem, e.g, the pump stations
should allow significant buffers adequate to provide protection from malodorous emissions.
Should you require further information in this regard, please advise.
cc: Lesley Biller
forney.201

® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Melba McGee, Planning and Assessment
Dept. of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
FROM: Stephanie E. Goudreau, Mt. Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: June 15, 1994
SUBJECT: DEHNR Project No. 634, Environmental Assessment of 201
Facilities Plan for Western Shore Lake Norman, Lincoln
County.
This correspondence responds to a request by you for our
review and comments regarding the Environmental Assessment (EA)
prepared for the Western Shore Lake Norman 201 Facilities Plan in
Lincoln County. These comments are provided in accordance with
the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48
Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d.) and the North
Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 through 113A-10; 1
NCAC 25).
Project sponsors propose to construct a 1.5 million gallon
per day wastewater treatment plant at the existing package plant
site on Forney Creek and install force main lines along roads and
gravity lines along Forney Creek. The North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) previously commented on this project
in a memorandum to you dated 16 December 1993.
We have the following comments regarding this project:
1) The recommendations we made in our previous memorandum are
listed on pages 30-31 of the EA; however, project sponsors
do not indicate whether or not these guidelines for
installing sewer lines along and across streams will
actually be followed. Before we can concur with a Finding
of No Significant Impact, project sponsors should clearly
state whether or not these guidelines will be followed.
2) We prefer that sewer lines be buried at stream crossings or
be suspended from bridges rather than elevated on pilings
placed in the stream. Pilings often result in a braided

DEHNR Project #634 Page 2 June 15, 1994
channel with islands or increased erosion of stream banks.
The summary of guidelines on page 30 incorrectly implies
that the NCWRC supports the use of pilings for sewer line
crossings.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
project. If you have any questions regarding these comments,
please contact me at 704/652-4257.
cc: Mr. Chris Goudreau, District 8 Fisheries Biologist
Mr. Jack Mason, District 8 Wildlife Biologist

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
330 Ridgefield Court
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
July 1, 1994
Mr. Reginald Sutton
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Sutton:
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Subject: Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Improvements to the
East Lincoln County and Southeastern Catawba County Sewer
System and Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lincoln
and Catawba Counties, North Carolina
We received a copy of the subject document on June 3, 1994, requesting
our comments. The following comments are provided in accordance with the
provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16
U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
According to the environmental assessment, this project will involve the
construction of 125 miles of sewer lines in southeastern Catawba County
and eastern Lincoln County, several wastewater pump stations, and a
1.5-million-gallon-per-day (mgd) wastewater treatment plant adjacent to
Forney Creek. Most of the proposed sewer line consists of force mains
and gravity lines along roads (approximately 120 miles), with a few
segments of gravity line along streams (approximately 5 miles). Streams
within the project area include Mountain Creek, Reed Creek, Mundy Creek,
Little Creek, Lucky Creek, Forney Creek, and Killian Creek; all
tributaries to the Catawba River.
Construction of the pump stations (there was no mention of the number of
pump stations to be constructed) will require approximately 1 acre per
pump station and will be in areas that are currently farmed, fallowed, or
forested. The new 1.5 mgd wastewater treatment plant will be constructed
at the existing 0.05 mgd wastewater package site on Forney Creek. This
project will impact approximately 4.21 wetland acres. The sewer service
area lies mostly in residential and commercial areas west of Lake Norman
to approximately Killian Creek and bounded on the south by NC 73 and to
the north by NC 150. The purpose of the proposed project is to alleviate
failing septic systems in the area, provide wastewater treatment service
to areas of anticipated development, and to provide a higher level of
treatment and compliance.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is particularly concerned
about the potential impacts the proposed action may have on the federally
threatened dwarf -flowered heartleaf (Hexastvlis naniflora), and stream
and forested systems within the project impact area. Preference should
be given to sewer line alignments and construction techniques that avoid
or minimize impacts to these resources.
The Service found the environmental assessment to be very well written
and thorough. The document provided an excellent summary of potential
impacts to fish and wildlife resources. Overall, the Service supports
recommendations offered by the authors of the assessment to minimize
adverse impacts to the local environment. We would also like to provide
the following comments/recommendations that pertain to specific sections
of the assessment.
3.11.2. Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands in the Project Area:
The Service supports the North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources' request that a
50 foot wide vegetated buffer be preserved along stream banks
in all construction areas.
3.13.4. Hardwood forests: The Service agrees that bottomland
hardwood forests are especially species -rich and productive
habitats and that this habitat type is being rapidly lost in
North Carolina. Thus, the Service encourages avoidance of any
bottomland hardwood area wherever feasible.
3.14. Protected Species and Natural Areas: The assessment
notes that potentially suitable habitat for the federally
threatened dwarf -flowered heartleaf occurs in several areas
within the project impact area. One area in particular --along
Reed Creek west of SR 1849 in Catawba County --contains a stand
of heartleaf (Hexastvlis sp.) that was not positively
identified as Hexastvlis naniflora due to the time of year the
survey was conducted.
Hexastvlis naniflora is a rare, low -growing herbaceous plant
species in the birthwort family (Aristolochiaceae). The
species is currently known from a small portion of the upper
piedmont of North Carolina and South Carolina (8 counties).
The species was officially listed as threatened on April 14,
1989, due to imminent threats and long-term vulnerability. At
the time of listing, only 24 populations were known to exist.
In the past few years, 26 additional populations have been
found in South Carolina and at least 6 new populations have
been located in North Carolina. While seemingly more secure
due to the boost in known populations, all of the populations
exist on private lands and only a few are afforded long-term
protection. Presently, only four populations in North Carolina
(one in Catawba County and three in Rutherford County) are
protected either through verbal agreement or Natural Heritage
registry. In South Carolina, approximately four populations
are afforded some degree of protection. Several of the

existing sites in North Carolina and South Carolina have been
degraded due to residential and industrial development,
conversion of habitat to pasture or ponds, timber harvesting,
and cattle grazing.
The Service appreciates the consideration given to the
protection of this species by rerouting the proposed sewer line
around the slope containing the Hexastvlis population.
However, the Service believes that another survey of this site
should be conducted during the dwarf -flowered heartleaf's
flowering period of mid -March to early -June in order to obtain
a positive identification of this species. The secondary and
cumulative impacts of the proposed project will likely result
in increased residential and commercial development which may
lead to the destruction or degradation of this site.
Determining whether or not this population contains Hexastvlis
naniflora specimens as soon as possible is recommended. If
Hexastvlis naniflora does occur at this site, the Service will
be in a better position to attempt to secure the population
early on in the project development process prior to any major
development pressure. The Service believes taking the
initiative to resurvey this population to determine the
possible presence of a federally listed species certainly falls
within your agencies' responsibilities under Section 7(a)(1) of
the Act to assist with conservation of listed species.
4.1. Land Use The Service encourages the construction of
sewer lines in already disturbed areas (i.e., along roadsides)
and recommends avoidance of forested areas wherever possible.
4.7.2 Direct Impacts of Construction: The Service concurs with
the guidelines provided by the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission to minimize adverse impacts to local
stream systems. The Service believes that all guidelines
listed on pages 30 and 31 of the assessment should be
implemented.
4.9. Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands: The Service
appreciates the attempt to minimize wetland impacts in the
development of this project. The Service believes that the use
of best management practices for sedimentation and erosion
control will be essential considering the extensive nature of
the project (e.g., construction of 125 miles of sewer line in
the watershed).
4.12. Protected Species and Natural Areas: We concur with the
following statements: "No direct impacts of the project on
protected species are anticipated" but that "potential habitat
loss for protected species may occur as a secondary impact of
sewer line construction." Again, the Service recommends that
an additional survey be conducted at the Hexastvlis site to
confirm what species occur there.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments and request that
you continue to keep us informed as to the progress of this project. In
any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our
Log Number 4-2-94-085.
Sincerely,
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
cc:
Ms. Linda Pearsall, Director, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611
Mr. Cecil Frost, North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Plant
Conservation Program, P.O. Box 27647, Raleigh, NC 27611
Mr. Bob Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Field Office,
Room 75, Grove Arcade Building, 37 Battery Park Avenue,
Asheville, NC 28801

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hant, Jr., Governor Division of Archives and History
Betty Ray McCain' Secretary William S. Price, Jr., Director
June 22, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: Reginald R. Sutton
Construction Grants Section
Division of Environmental Management
DEHNR
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State iH s�tc Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: East Lincoln County, Southeast Catawba County 201
Facilities Plan, Western Shore of Lake Norman, ER 94-
9017
Thank you for providing the above document for review.
NECEIVED
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We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no properties of
architectural, historic, or archaeological significance which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as currently proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill -Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 10, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: Monica Swihartv�6 i�-7-
FROM: Michelle M. Wilson ;i Llv''
THRU: Ruth Swanek '�,C5
SUBJECT: EA for Lincoln County -Forney Creek WWTP (NC0074012)
Project number 634. CG-201 Facilities Plan.
(Catawba 03-08-33)
The Instream Assessment Unit has reviewed the Environmental
Assessment for the proposed expansion of the Lincoln County -Forney Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additional information should be provided in a
couple of areas. On December 28, 1992, Technical Support determined the
following speculative effluent limits for the original proposed expansion to 1.5
mgd:
Summer
Winter
Wasteflow (mgd)
1.5
1.5
BOD5 (mg/1)
12
30
NH3-N (mg/1)
1.2
2.7
DO (mg/1)
5
5
TSS (mg/1)
30
30
Fecal Coliform (/100m1)
200
200
pH (SU)
6-9
6-9
The discharge limits included in the subject report (BOD5 = 5 mg/l, NH3N = 1
mg/1) appear to be based on a meeting in which a regional 5 mgd plant was
discussed. In addition, the document states that the subject facility has
reduced its proposed design capacity to 0.75 mgd. The Division has not
determined speculative effluent limits which would be necessary to protect
instream water quality at this newly proposed waste flow. The Town needs to
contact the Division to formally request speculative effluent limits at 0.75 mgd.
If a tertiary treatment system is constructed it will enable the facility to meet
the necessary effluent limits; however, this level of treatment will probably
not be needed to meet the effluent limits for the smaller facility described in
this document.
Secondly, the document makes no mention of possible future industrial
users and it gives no consideration to the resulting waste characteristics
caused by future industrial users. The document should outline any future
industrial recruitment plans and the associated waste stream characteristics
and pretreatment needs. Lincoln County has been informed of the basinwide
water quality management plan for the Catawba River Basin in 1995 and
wasteload allocations may be affected by this strategy. Final effluent
limitations will be determined after a formal permit application has been
submitted to DEM.
cc: Rex Gleason

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DIRECTOR
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
October 21, 1999
Mr. Jeff Emory, City Manager
City of Lincolnton
P. O. Box 617
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28083-0617
SUBJECT
Dear Mr. Emory:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Bond Loan Application
Lincolnton, North Carolina
This will acknowledge receipt of three (3) copies of an application and
supporting documents for a state loan to aid in the cost of upgrading the existing 6 mgd
wastewater treatment plant to meet NPDES permit limits and replace the existing 30-
inch trunk sewer line.
Upon initial review of the application it was found that the following required
items were not included:
1) Resolution(s) of governing body providing required assurances and
agreements and designating an authorized representative with a
certification by recording officer (copy enclosed). The resolution
submitted was for a grant request.
2) Agreements with other units of government. (Please clarify ownership of
systems.)
3) Local Government Water Supply Watershed Protection/Wellhead
Protection Ordinance Evaluation Form (attached)
For bond loan applications, the additional documents must be provided:
1) Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing and a summary
of comments or minutes of the hearing.
2) Certification that no petition from voters was filed 15 days after hearing
date (see attached form).
3) Prompt expenditure of bond loan funds.
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Depending on the volume of applications and the availability of funds this review
cycle, award of applications may depend on the priority criteria. Additional priority
points may be obtained by submitting the items listed on the attachment titled "Priority
Points". A check beside each item will indicate we have received this information and
the priority points have been posted.
Upon receipt of the items indicated, the application and supporting documents
will be processed and prioritized.
Submittal of final plans and specifications will place your application in a higher
category for funding. Final plans and specifications should be submitted no later than
December 31, 1999 in order to receive the higher ranking. If plans and specifications
cannot be completed by December 31, 1999, please indicate the scheduled date for
submission.
Also, a monthly schedule of disbursement loan funds will be required prior to an
award of funds.
Please be advised that all supporting documentation, including documentation for
priority points, must be submitted by December 31, 1999 in order to be included in the
priority ranking.
If I can be of assistance, please contact me at [phone].
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Enclosures
cc: J. N. Pease Associates
Mooresville Regional Office
SRG
Sincerely,
Don Evans, Supervisor
State Revolving Loan & Grant Program

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Attachment
PRIORITY POINTS
(A check "✓" will indicate information already received)
A. Planning & Water Conservation (Bonus Points)
(1)
Applicant demonstrates it has a continuing 1/1 program in its wastewater sewer maintenance program.
5 points
(2)
Applicant demonstrates it has a continuing program of water conservation education and information.
5 points
(3)
Applicant demonstrates it has established a water conservation incentive rate structure; created incentives for new or replacement
installation of low -flow faucets, shower heads, and toilets; or has a water reclamation or reuse system.
5 points
(4)
Applicant demonstrates that it has adopted a comprehensive land -use plan that meets the requirements of G.S. 155H, Article 18
or G.S. 160A, Article 19, or applicant is a local government unit that is not authorized to adopt a comprehensive land -use plan,
but that is located in whole or in part in another local government unit that has adopted a comprehensive land -use plan, and that
the proposed project is consistent with the plan.
7 points
(5)
Applicant demonstrates that the comprehensive land -use plan exceeds the minimum state standards for the protection of water
resources.
8 points
(6)
Applicant demonstrates that actions have been taken toward implementation of the comprehensive land -use plan. 'These actions
may include the adoption of a zoning ordinance or any other measure that significantly contributes to the implementation of the
comprehensive land -use plan.
10 points
(7)
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Applicant has developed a capital improvement plan as defined in Session Laws 1998, Chapter 132. No+ e No-�• Pam, �/l
15 points (�
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Proposed project is consistent with the water supply watershed protection requirements of G.S. 143-214/5.
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5 points
(9)
Applicant demonstrates voluntary water supply watershed protection activities in excess of the minimum requirements of
G.S. 143-214.5 or
15 points '
(10)
Applicant demonstrates it has developed a voluntary wellhead protection program, or applicant demonstrates it has both (9) and
(10)•
20 points
B. Wastewater Treatment Works Projects
(1)
Classifications of receiving waters: SA, WS-1, WS-11, ORW, HQW
20 points
WS-III, WS-IV, WS-V
15 points
B, SB
10 points
C, SC
5 points
(2)
Regional project -4k CCu,47 " `^744 ,,S ^ y e
15 points
(3)
Wastewater treatment process for removal of nutrients
5 points
(4)
Reduction of the overall volume of effluent discharged to state's waters by using alternative methods of wastewater treatment
and disposal
25 points
(5)
financial need '4J10 points r/
(6)
Applicant is in a distressed county
10 points
(7)
Sewer Use Ordinance (adopted 6 points, draft 4 points)
/� points
(8)
Capital reserve fund established by resolution
4 points
(9)
Proper accounting and fiscal reporting as evidenced by audit
15 points
(10)
All necessary sites, rights -of -way, or easements acquired; site certificates completed
10 points