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NPDES Permit:
NC0023906
Wilson — Hominy Creek WWTP
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Document Date:
November 29, 2001
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Permit No. NC0023906
Authorization To Construct
City of Wilson
Engineer's Certification
I, Ronald L. Taylor , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, , full time) the construction of the
project, Hominy Creek WWMF Upgrade & Expansion to 14 MGD, City of Wilson, N.C. for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent . he approved plans and specifications.
Signature / li. ./ /Pk � Registration No. 14176
Date 11/29/01
The Division of Water Quality hereby
acknowledges receipt and acceptance of
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Non-DischargePermitting

HAZENAND SAWYER
Environmental Engineers & Scientists
Permits and Engineering Unit
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
November 29, 2001
Re: Certificate of Completion
Permit No. 023906
City of Wilson - Hominy Creek
H&S Job No. 3011
Hazen and Sawyer, P C.
4011 WestChase Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
919 833-7152
Fax: [phone]
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed is the Engineer's Certification of Completion for the Hominy Creek
Wastewater Management Facilities Upgrade and Expansion to 14 MGD. if you have
questions or need additional information, please advise.
Very truly yours,
HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C.
R aylo
Senior Associate
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cc: Russell Brice - City of Wilson
Ken Schuster - Raleigh Regional Office R E� v E D
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February.24, 1998
Mr. Charles Pittman, Deputy City Manager
City of Wilson
P. O. Box 10
Wilson, North Carolina 27893-0010
SUBJECT: City of Wilson
Permit No. NC0023906
Authorization to Construct
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Project No. CS370381-04
Wilson County
Dear Mr. Pittman:
The final plans and specifications for the subject project have been
reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications and
additions to the existing 12.0 MGD WWTP with an increase in capacity to 14.0
MGD to provide biological and chemical nutrient re oval to consist of a new
clarifier flow distribution structure; a nerim clarifier effluent flow
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collection/distribution structure; a nv biological treatment basin influent
distribution channel with 10 - 1.5 Hp mixers; thfr(3) new biological treatment
units with 17,850 ft3 anoxic zones each with 1 - 15 Hp, 1000 - 2000 gpm jet
mixer, 56,090 ft3 aeration zones each with fme bubble diffusers with dual 15 Hp,
2750 - 3750 gpm internal recycle pumps, second stage 17,850 ft3 anoxic zones
each with 1 - 15 Hp, 1000 - 2000 gpm jet mixer, 6,665 ft3 reaeration zones with
fme bubble diffusers; modification of the three (3) existing aeration basins to
provide arrangements similar to the new basins; rebuild the 3 existing 350 Hp
multistage centrifugal blowers to provide from 4000 - 7500 ICFM utilizing the
existing motors; a new 130 ft diameter, 14 ft SWD fmal clarifier; a new RAS
pump station with dual 2500 - 4000 gpm, 50 Hp pumps; a new fmal clarifier
effluent collection box; 2,518 ft2 effluent filters; a new 10,000 gal methanol
storage facilty with four (4) 9 gph feed pumps; modifications to the existing
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chlorination/ dechlorination facilities to include dual 7000 gal sodium hypochlorite
storage tanks with dual 80 - 120 gpm transfer and recirculation pumps and five (5) 25
gph feed pumps, a 7000 gal sodium bisulfite storage tank with dual 25 gph feed pumps,
and modifications to the existing chlorination facilities building; modifications to the
chlorine contact basin influent flow distribution box; conversion of fme solids settling
basins 2 & 3 to effluent flow equalization; conversion of one existing fme solids settling
basin to a 4,200,000 gal WAS storage basin with a new synthetic liner (with owner
provided decant pump); and associated yard piping site work and electrical work.
Operation of these facilities is authorized only at the existing 12.0 MGD permitted flow.
Upon the issuance of an NPDES permit for an expanded flow, the Division will authorize
operation at 14 MGD under a separate approval letter.
When funding is desired, construction should not proceed until the Authorization -
to -Award package, EEO, and MBE documentation/certification have been reviewed, and
you are in receipt of our approval.
The Permittee shall employ a State certified wastewater treatment plant operator to
be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
valid State Certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. When a new chief
operator must be obtained to be in responsible charge of the new facilities, it is required
that this be done by the time the construction of the facilities is 50% complete.
The Authorization -to -Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A
of NPDES Permit No. NC0023906, issued July 22, 1994 and shall be subject to
revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with
the approved plans, specifications, and supporting documents; and are in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0023906.
Should the City of Wilson be deemed by the Division of Water Quality to be
noncompliant with the weekly average and/or monthly average fecal coliform limit after
completion of expansion to 14 MGD, The City shall submit plans and specifications
within 90 days after notification by the Division. The plans and specifications shall
provide for an adequately designed chlorine disinfection facility. If another method of
disinfection is proposed, it should conform to conventional design parameters, as well as
any minimum requirements specified by the Division. Bidding and subsequent
construction of the project shall commence immediately after the issuance of the
Authorization to Construct permit.

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The Permittee shall have an acceptable sludge analysis and a sludge toxicity
analysis which have been approved by the Division of Water Quality prior to the disposal
of any sludge from the new wastewater treatment plant. Copies of the analyses,
supporting documents, and approvals shall be submitted to the Division of Water
Quality's Raleigh Regional Office. Prior to the initial operation of these modifications,
the City of Wilson will need to modify its residuals permit (WQ0001896) to increase the
amount of dry tons per year produced. Also the permit modification will need a detailed
review of the number of acres needed versus the number of acres provided.
The disposing, selling or free distribution of wet, dried, composted sludge or
sludge -like materials from wastewater facilities without prior review and approval by this
Division is illegal.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee
shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment
facilities at all times, and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent
limits specified in the NPDES Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in
accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when
applicable, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must
clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
One (1) set of final approved plans and specifications is to be forwarded to you for
your files. The copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file
by the Owner for the life of the project.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Mail
the Certification to the NPDES Unit, P. O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-
0535. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)

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If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Cecil
G. Madden Jr., PE [phone].
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Attachment
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cc: Central Files
Hazen & Sawyer
NPDES Unit, Paul Clark
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
Mr. Tom Fahnestock
Mr. Don Evans
Ms. Valerie Lancaster
Mr. Bennie Goetze, Jr., P. E.
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.
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Raleigh, NC 27607
919-833.7152
Fax: [phone]
From: David Naitor
Date: February 5, 1998
You should receive page(s) including this one.
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Re: Hominy Creek WWMF Expansion
Contract 3A
H&$ No. 3008
Sludge management plan is attached for your review. if you have any questions, please advise.
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FEB 5 1998
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City of Wilson, North Carolina
Hominy Creek Wastewater Management Facility
Sludge Management Plan
Introduction
The Hominy Creek Wastewater Management Facility is to be expanded to a capacity of
14 mgd. The existing sludge handling facilities are adequate to handle the additional
sludge production produced at the design flow. The existing facilities include secondary
sludge thickening, sludge storage tanks (modified anaerobic digesters) and a liquid lime
stabilization batch tank. Additional storage for unthickened waste activated sludge is to
be provided under the 14 mgd expansion.
It is anticipated that a project to increase plant capacity to 16 mgd will follow the present
expansion as required to meet increased plant flows. The City intends to include
sludge handling and stabilization facilities in the 16 mgd project as follows: additional
sludge thickening facilities, dewatering facilities, alkaline stabilization or composting
facilities, and dewatered sludge storage .
Sludge Production
Sludge production at the Hominy Creek Wastewater Management Facility is projected
to be as follows at the 14 mgd design flow.
Average Month
Maximum Month
Primary Sludge, lb/day
15643
21245
Secondary Sludge, lb/day
7421
11636
Total Sludge, lb/day
23064
32661
Sludge Thickening
Primary sludge is thickened in the primary clarifiers and pumped directly to the sludge
storage tanks (modified anaerobic digesters). Primary sludge solids content is
projected to be 4%. The plant currently experiences primary sludge solids content of
5%. Secondary sludge (WAS) is pumped to the gravity belt thickener located in the
thickening building. Thickened secondary sludge (TWAS) is pumped to the sludge
storage tanks where it is mixed with primary sludge prior to treatment. WAS may also
be pumped to the sludge storage basin for storage prior to thickening. WAS solids

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content Is estimated to be in the range of 0.75 to 1% and TWAS solids content is
estimated at 5%. Plant experience indicates that WAS and TWAS solids content are
0.75% and 5.5% respectively. Projected liquid sludge loadings are as follows :
Average Month
PS Production, gpd @ 4% 48891
WAS Production, gpd @ 0.75% 1 16641
Maximum Month
TWAS Production, gpd (05% 17796
63684
186027
- 27904
PS +`TWAS Production, gpd 64657 91588
Sludge Stabilization
The Hominy Creek plant has four anaerobic digesters, two, of which have recently been
converted (by removal of the covers and installation of mixdn9 and pumping equipment)
to liquid sludge storage and lime stabilization tanks. The two remaining digesters will
be used primarily for storage of primary sludge although they may also be used for
partial stabilization by digestion. Primary and thickened secondary sludge are stored in
one of the s►udge storage tanks until the tank is full. The contents of the tank are batch
mixed with lime for stabilization. The contents of the tank are then hauled away for
land application. While the patch tank is being emptied, primary and secondary sludge
are stored in the second storage tank. The City presently has a contract with AMSCO,
Inc. for liquid lime stabilization and land application.
Sludge Storage
When the batch tank is full, PS and TWAS are stored In the second storage tank while
the batch tank is being emptied. If the second tank is filled prior to the batch tank being
emptied, PS Is to be stored in the two remaining digesters and WAS is to be stored In
the sludge storage basin prior to thickening. Additional storage capacity can be
provided in the sludge storage basin by decanting the liquid off the surface of the basin
and allowing the sludge to thicken. WAS concentrations in the range of 1,5 to 2% can
be obtained by decanting_ Available sludge storage Is summarized as follows:

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PS +TWAS Storage in One
Storage Tank, days
PS Storage in Two Digesters,
days
Average Month Maximum Month
10 7
28 21
Total PS Storage, days 38 28
WAS Storage in Sludge Storage
Bain; days
Total TWAS/WAS Storage, days
Total WAS Storage by Decanting
Basin, days
38 24
48 31
86
55
Sludge Hauling
Stabilized sludge is removed from the plant site in tanker trucks with a capacity of 6500
gallons each. The sludge hauler typically works 5 days a week, but can work 6 or 7
days a week if required. in order to make up for wet periods when sludge cannot be
land applied, it is estimated that the capability must be provided to haul and dispose of
sludge at a rate of 1.5 times the sludge production rate. Hauling requirements based
on daily sludge production are as follows:
Total Sludge Production, gpd
# Trucks /day © 7 days !wk
# Trucks /day @ 6 days /wk
.110
Average Month Maximum Month --
# Trucks /day@5days /wk
# Trucks /day 6 days /wk with
peak factor of 1.5
# Trucks /day 5 days /wk with
peak factor of 1.5
64687
10
12
14
18
21
01586
14
17
20
25
30
According to plant personnel, a hauling rate of 30 trucks per day is easily attainable and

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has been achieved In the past. Under normal operation, only 14 (average month) to 20
(maximum month) trucks will be loaded per day to keep up with sludge production.
Land Application
The City of Wilson owns or leases a total of 1451 acres of land for applying sludge.
1130 acres are corn, wheat, and soybean cropland which, due to the growing season,
can only be utilized during the fall. winter and spring. 562 acres of cropland also hes
seasonal restrictions due to high water table which, on average, disqualifies about 1/3
of the total or 187 acres per year from use, The City also has fescue and coastal
bermuda hay land that can be used for land application during the summer months
when cropland Is unavailable. sludge application rates vary based on the type of land.
The following table summarizes acreage, application rates and seasonal restrictions:
Season
Usable Acreage
.._
Fall/Winter/Spring
Summer
Total
943
321
1264
Application Rate Capacity
Alliallokomftwas
4.3 tons/ac/yr 4050 tons/yr
8.6 tons/ec/yr
2760 tons/yr
6810 tons/yr
Annual sludge production at 14 mgd is projected to be 23064 lb/day or 4210 tons/year.
Given the total land application capacity of 6810 tons/year, the City appears to have
adequate capacity for the 14 mgd sludge production, The City continues to evaluate
additional sand for addition to their land application program, and are concentrating on
land with fewer seasonal limitations.
During extended periods of wet weather, land application of sludge can be limited. The
"winter season° with regard to land application la considered to be the period from mid -
December to the end of February (approximately 75 days), The Hominy Creek plant
should have capacity available to store sludge that cannot be land applied during the
wet season. The decanted sludge storage basin has the capacity to store 86 days
production of WAS which would allow storage of the entire winter season (75 days)
WAS production.
Based upon discussions with AMSCO, the City will be able to land apply sludge a
minimum of one day per week during the winter season. This is confirmed based on
the City's recent experience during the extremely wet weather of December 1997 and
January 1998. The City was able to land apply sludge 5 days in December and 5 days
in January. Assuming a hauling rate of 30 trucks per day over 10 days cone day per
week for the 75 day winter season), the City can dispose of 1,950,000 gallons of
sludge. the equivalent of 41 days of production of primary sludge. If the City can

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dispose of 41 days of production during the 75 day wet weather season, 34 days
production must be stored on site. A total of 38 days of primary sludge storage is
available in the existing digesters. IF the amount of primary sludge storage Is
exceeded, the City can set up a temporary pump to pump to the sludge storage basin.
Once the new sludge storage basin is available, the City will have adequate storage
available to accomodate the winter season.

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MEMORANDUM
To:
Division of Water Quality
January 7, 1998
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E., Supervisor (Bennie Goetze, Review Engineer)
Design Management Unit
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Dave Goodrich, Supervisor, NPDES Unit
Through; Judy Garrett, Water Quality porvisor
Raleigh Regional OQicc
From: Susan Wilson, Environmental Engine r
Raleigh Regional thrice
Subject: City of Wilson
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Request
Project No. C5370381-04
NPDES Permit No. NC0023906
Wilson County
COUSTReffriON 'GRANTS &
LOAN SECTION
^R!GINAL
The RRO has reviewed the consultant's responses regarding the City of Wilyou'a plans and specifications for expansion
11 om 12 MOD to 14 MGD. S ccific;ally, this office still objects to the use of the current '`post aeration/chlorination"
basin for chlorination. As stated in the stair report, the proposed configuration will not meet the recrommendo i detention
time of 30 minutes, and fecal colifoim limits may not be consistently achieved.
The RRO recommends that a special condition be: placed in the Authorization to Construct permit and the NPDES
permit which *taws, generally:
Should the City of Wilson be deemed by the Division of Water Quality as noncompliant with the weekly
average and/or monthly average fecal colifonn limit alter completion of the expansion to 14 MOD, the City
shall submit pains and specifications within 90 days after notification by the Division. The plans and
spe uifications submitted shell cori ititutc a conventional disinfection system twilh a 30 minute contact time (in a
baffled, quiescent %one), if chlorination is used for disinfection. It'another method of disinfection is proposed,
it should conform to conventional accepted design parameters, as well as any minimum requirements specified
by the Division. Bidding and subsequent construction of the project shall commence immediately after
issuance of the Authorization to Construct permit.
Plcaso review tho above language. ll is language should be reviewed by your office as well as the NPDES Unit prior to
issuance of the Authorization to Construct permit and prior to public notice Lithe NPDI3S permit.
Should you have: further questions or require clarification of the state d comment. please eentact.mc at 571-4700, ext.
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Hello Don,
Tue, 6 Jan 1998 14:24:39 -0500
[e-mail]
Re[2]: City of Wilson A-to-C
<dons @ dem.ehnr.state.nc.us>
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
(Cecil Madden)
(Bobby Blowe),
(Bennie Goetze)
The NPDES Permit is not ready for notice or issuance. I realize this
is not the normal process, however; Preston Howard advised in a
meeting with Hazen & Sawyer on November 1, 1997, that he would allow
the authorization to construct to be issued prior to issuance of the
NPDES Permit. In effect the City is proceeding at their own risk. If
for some reason the permit never issues, they will be limited to their
existing permitted flow. In reality, the permit is likely to issue
long before the new facilities will be available. Construction is
expected to take about two years. The primary function of this
construction is to provide biological nitrogen removal. Preston
agreed with Hazen & Sawyer that it made sfhw Co allow the City of
Wilson proceed ahead of their Permit. Regardless of the ultimate
decision on the permit, this action will prove to be beneficial to the
Neuse River.
Please advise if you have any further questions.
Best Regards,
Cecil.
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Sounds good - I'm assuming the NPDES permit (at 14 mgd) is reacly for
notice &/or issuance.
Thanks, Don
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[e-mail] (Cecil Madden)
City of Wilson A-to-C
[e-mail]
[e-mail] (Bobby Blowe),
[e-mail] (Bennie Goetze)
Hello Don, This is written in response to your memorandum
to Bobby Blowe about the Wilson A-to-C. A draft A-to-C is
currently being reviewed by Dave Goodrich for format. We

anticipate getting the regional office signoff by Friday. The
consultant owes us an approval letter from the Land Quality
Section, A letter from the Corps of Engineers, and revised Plans &
Specifications that reflect their written responses to our review
comments. Upon receipt of the above information we will submit an
A-to-C to Dave for signature. The ball is currently in Hazen &
Sawyer's court. Best Regards Cecil
Donald L. Safrit, P.E., Assistant Chief for Point Sources
Water Quality Section - Division of Water Quality
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street - Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Telephone [phone], extension 519
Fax [phone]

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
To:
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FAX
(4 total pages)
December 30, 1997
Bobby Blowe
Construction Grants and Loans
FAX [phone]
From: Don Safrit,
Assistant Chie for oint Sources
Water Quality Section
Subject: City of Wilson - Hominy Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0023906
Authorization to Construct
Neuse Nutrient Management Strategy
Attached you will find a letter from the City regarding a recent meeting held with Preston
and the need for issuance of the Authorization to Construct. Now that decisions have
been made relative to the Neuse Nutrient Management Strategy, we should be in a
position to move forward with appropriate action.
Please review the attached letter and let me know the path we should take.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [phone], ext. 519.
cc: Dave Goodrich
Bob Sledge
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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HAZENA1
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Environmental Engineers & Scientists
December 18, 1997
Mr. A. Preston Howard Jr., P.E.
Division of Water Quality
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
P O Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Howard:
Hazen and Sawyer, PC.
4011 WestChase Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
919 833-7152
Fax: [phone]
Re: Request for Authorization to Constuct
City of Wilson
EMC SOC WQ 95-21
NPDES NC0023906
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Thank you for meeting with representatives of the City to discuss the problems
that we have faced in our attempts to upgrade the City's Hominy Creek wastewater
treatment plant. As we discussed, the City's SOC requires construction of the
wastewater treatment plant improvements to begin by November 1, 1997. Despite
timely compliance with all necessary prerequisite steps, the City has not yet received
the needed authorization to construct (A to C) from DWQ and accordingly has not met
this milestone date. Additional milestone events in the SOC will be similarly be delayed
due to failure to begin construction by Nov 1, 1997. With your assistance, we are
hopeful that we can get the project back on track and complete the improvements as
quickly as possible.
As discussed in our meeting, we request your support in separatina the
Authorization to Construct from the issuance of the NPDES permit. Issuance of the A to
C has been delayed due to ongoing policy level debates relative to nitrogen limits in the
Neuse River basin. This debate has in turn delayed consideration of the City's request
for a NPDES permit revision. While progress has been made on the permit questions,
we understand that formal issuance of the permit will probably not occur until sometime
in the spring or summer of 1998. Continued delay in beginning construction of the plant
improvements also further complicates the City problems with the flow restrictions
contained in the SOC.
We are actively working with the Construction Grants staff to resolve the
remaining comments on the Contract Documents. We are hopeful that this effort can be
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HAZEN AND SAWYER
Mr. A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E.
December 18, 1997
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We are actively working with the Construction Grants staff to resolve the
remaining comments on the Contract Documents. We are hopeful that this effort can be
completed by early January. Subject to approval by the Construction Grants group, we
would then be prepared to proceed immediately with the bidding process.
We also understand that DWQ will acknowledge that the delays to date are not
attributable to the City and support adjusting the dates for construction and final permit
compliance set forth in SOC.
Thank you again for your time and support of this request.
Very truly yours,
HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C.
Donald L. Cordell, P.E.
Vice -President
cc: Mr. Charles Pittman
Mr. Jim Cauley