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Consulting Engineers f...et Land Surveyors
54-.56 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
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914-471-0905 (FAX)
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ELAINE S
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March 25, 1998
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
P.O. Box 324
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Attention: Constance O. Smith, Supervisor
Reference: Flavormatic Operation & Maintenance Charges
Dear Supervisor Smith & Board Members:
As you recall, we were asked to draft a memo regarding our opinion on the operation and
maintenance charges for the Flavormatic property in the Rockingham Sewer District.
Presently, I believe the property is assigned 10 units for operation and maintenance
purposes. An analysis of the water uses indicates that the property's prior average was
172 GPO, which is equivalent to one house. Recent water readings show that the usage
has increased to approximately 600 GPO, which is in the neighborhood of 2 - 3 houses.
I would, therefore, recommend that the benefit units be reduced to a number no lower
than 5, which is twice the water usage. It is common to have commercial properties with
operation and maintenance charges proportionately higher than residential charges.
Therefore, the factor of two is consistent with other areas.
It is, therefore, my recommendation that the number of units assigned to Flavormatic be
reduced from 10 to a number no lower than 5.
Further, it is my recommendation that the water usage be monitored on a yearly basis and
their bill adjusted.
If there are any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Very truly yours,
oseph E. Paggi, ~~
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cc: Han. Vincent Bettina, Councilman
1-1011. Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Hon. Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
Hon. Robert Valdati, Councilman
Albert P. Roberts, Esq.
Michael Tremper
Elaine Snowden
Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., P.E.
Ernst Martin, Jr., P.E., L.S.
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