As concerned Citizens for Haw Creek, we feel that funding a project such as this by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people is more favorable than investing huge amounts of time and resources in producing large events in hopes of generating financial interests in the venture. Below is a categorical breakdown of cost considerations for this endeavor. We hope you'll consider joining us in this community investment.
Designated for the development of website, expense of a first class hearing notice mailing to approx. 7900 property owners in the Haw Creek Watershed, other hearing related costs and necessary professional services.
Proposed Amount: $10,000
Designated for initial environmental assessment, preliminary drawings and preparation of state and federal grant applications by a qualified, unbiased engineering consultant or assistance from the civil engineering departments of Indiana University, Purdue University, or Rose-Hulman Institute of Technolgy as a senior design project.
Proposed Amount: $200,000
State - Sponsored by local State Representative, Senator, and endorsed by the Governor
Federal - FEMA Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Program (requires a 25% match and FEMA may not be accepting new applications at this time)
Designated for conducting engineering studies and preparation of construction documents, cost of improvements, engineering supervision and construction inspection services.
Proposed Amount: $4,300,000
Join the community of concerned citizens who desire to encourage the Joint County Drainage Board to designate the lower end of Haw Creek as it flows through the City of Columbus as a Regulated Drain under the responsibility and authority of the Joint County Drainage Board.
Your support can truly make a difference in furthering the development of this project. Please consider a financial gift to help build a healthier, more sustainable community.
