Res. #09-042 - Sponorship of Attached Community Dev. Block Grant Application

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C an this project be If yes, list priority items and amounts: Partial p j y p Y Funding partially funded? Priority 1: ❑ Yes Priority 2: ® No Priority 3: Project Project Description Many homes in Centerville are currently served by shallow wells that are subject to Narrative contamination. Residents in these homes do not have the benefit of a safe public water system. They do not receive the benefits of a fluoridated water supply and the attendent prevention of tooth decay that is a proven benefit of public water supplies in Minnesota. This project allows for low and moderate income residents in the City of Centerville to hook up to the City watermain in order to get onto City water in advance of the deadline. Again, this is a relatively high expense ($4,000 to $10,000) for a resident that does not have the means in which to pay for it. Describe the need and urgency for the proposed project. What are the consequences if the project is not funded? Many homes are currently served by shallow wells that are subject to contamination. This project will provide the means for low and moderate income families to connect to city water. Also, homes with wells do not benefit from the fluoride added to the City water supply and are not privy to the benefits that fluoride provides teeth. "Over a lifetime, fluoride treated water costs less than the cost of one dental filling to repair on decayed tooth." (Today - Odom) Also, given the DNR's mandated change to conservation and conservation rates it would benefit the community to have everyone on City water in order to minimize the amount of water used or at the very least the ability to track water consumption. Describe the organization's fiscal management including financial reporting and recording keeping. The City of Centerville utilizes a fund accounting system consisting of a General Fund, Debt Service Funds, Other Governmental Funds and Enterprise Funds. All accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis with financial reporting submitted to respective management in order to monitor line activity to budgeted amounts. The City goes through an annual audit and submits applicable financial and budget reports to the OSA annually. Is there a fiscal agent other than the applicant? 0 Yes ® No Performance Objective - SELECT ONE Measurement ® Suitable Living Environments ❑ Decent Housing Standards ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome - SELECT ONE (definitions located in ❑ Availability /Accessibility the Guide) ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability Anoka County CDBG Project Application