Request Overview:

Remaining total project cost is $8,018,000.  Design engineering is complete.  The local community is seeking $3,672,000 from the federal budget process. $500,000 has been secured through Congressman Ryan’s office via the 2005 Omnibus Appropriation Bill. An additional $174,000 is still available from the $485,000 from the 2001 Federal VA/HUD bill.  The remaining cost of $3,672,000 will be covered by local user fees.

Project Description:

Construction of the Little Squaw Creek Interceptor/Belmont Avenue Sanitary Sewer System varying in size between 18, 15, 10 and 8 inch pipe.  Proposal calls for 32,800 linear feet (aka Little Squaw Creek Interceptor) constructed from just north of Tibbetts-Wick Road to King-Graves Road in Vienna Township.  The interceptor would eliminate 10 existing private packaging plants. 

Project Cost:                                                          $8,018,000

Economic Impact:

The project will dramatically enhance and appreciate the economic climate of the region and is considered crucial to the full development of a cargo airpark facility at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.  Coupled with other local initiatives, these investments are expected to attract industrial and cargo firms to the Airport.  When completed, this project can attract as many as 5,000 new jobs to the region, accounting for some $90 million of new payroll.  At the same time, an estimated 8.7 million square feet of new construction can be accommodated, valued at $261 million.

Although in its infancy, Aeropark is already home to a new Delphi Packard Electric, Timken Latrobe Steel Distribution, Android Industries and DryTac facilities. These companies represent 503 jobs that have been created or retained in the Mahoning Valley, with more announcements expected shortly. To date, the $51 million in state/federal/local investments has resulted in over $92 million in private investment.

Support of the Airport also contributes to the Valley’s economy through the Youngstown Air Reserve Station. In 2001, the 910^th Airlift Wing pumped $73 million into the local economy, up from $56 million in 2000.  It employs 1,300 military personnel and 200 civilian workers, and uses local firms whenever possible to provide goods and services.

Current Status: 3/1/06

Project has been funded and completed up to Klines Farm subdivision.  $565,500 has been spent on design engineering.  $311,000 of the 2001 Federal VA/HUD bill was matched with $254,500 of sewer district funds. There is a total of $674,000 available for construction.  Phase I would bring the sewer north to just south of State Route 82 at a cost of $5,614,000.  Phase II would extend the sewer from just south of S.R. 82 north to King-Graves Road at a cost of $2,404,000.  FY2006 Appropriation request to Congressman Ryan and US Senators Voinovich and DeWine for $3.6 million has been submitted per the GMV Legislative Affairs Committee. Project to extend from 193 to (Crusehood) Rd. Need local share with reimbursements. Trying to get outline together of what can be built with current funds.  Need $8 million to get sewer to airport. FY2007 Appropriations Bill request has been submitted through Congressman Ryan and US Senators Voinovich and DeWine for a total of $3,672,000 for this project.

Contact:

Gary Newbrough, Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer, (330) 675-7753 or Greg Sherlock, Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, at 330-744-2131, extension 15.