Franklin Sewerage Authority Advances Solar Project with Schneider Electric Presentation Scheduled

Overview: The Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee meeting highlighted the progress of its solar project and financial system migration. Schneider Electric is set to present a business case for the solar project on December 10th. The Authority also announced successful migration to the Edmonds municipal software for financial operations.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Discusses Aged Collection Systems and Funding Challenges Amid Rising Costs

Overview: At the recent Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee meeting, members focused on the challenges of maintaining aging privately owned collection systems and strategizing feasible funding solutions amid rising operational costs. The committee addressed the maintenance issues with private collection systems, explored potential financial solutions for ongoing projects, and reviewed recent budgetary adjustments.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Discusses $8.8 Million Grant-Funded Brooklyn Area Rehabilitation Project

Overview: During the recent Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee meeting, emphasis was placed on the Brooklyn area sewer rehabilitation project, a major capital improvement initiative costing $8.8 million, with half of the funding provided by a federal grant. The committee also addressed other infrastructure improvements, financial updates, and introduced the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Faces Delays with American Rescue Plan Funding

Overview: The Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee’s recent meeting spotlighted several issues, most notably the delays in disbursing funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The authority has been granted $2,158,240.87 through the ARP, yet reimbursement requests totaling $62,856.61 remain unpaid by Franklin Township. Committee members expressed significant frustration over the township’s repeated requests for additional documentation, which has prolonged the funding process. This delay highlights broader challenges in financial management and governmental efficiency, as the township’s current CFO was singled out as a contributing factor to these bureaucratic hurdles, impacting not only the sewerage authority but also other grant-funded projects within the township.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Faces Financial Challenges Amid Rising Energy Costs and Projects

Overview: During the recent Franklin Township Sewerage Authority Committee meeting, officials addressed pressing financial challenges, notably the anticipated hike in energy costs and the funding requirements for several major infrastructure projects, including the Wesson Canal pump station rebuild. The committee explored potential financial strategies and discussed the implications of increased utility expenses on the authority’s budget.