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Chico firefighters Mike Velazquez (left) and Brandon Zaring stand inside of a trailer being set up as a temporary facility outside of Chico Fire Station 5 on Friday.(Bill Husa/Staff Photo)
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ServiceMaster out of Redding is expected to begin work Monday to tear into the walls in several places mold was identified earlier this year. Depending on what crews find, the work could wrap up within the week or may take longer.
Public Works Director Ruben Martinez is hoping the damage is minimal.
"Our 2009 estimate was trying to fix everything at once and it was $650,000-plus," Martinez said. "If we can stay out of that, we'd be very happy, but we also recognize we need to be very safe as well."
The City Council voted Nov. 20 to appropriate $25,000 in funding to pay for the initial remediation work.
Despite concerns that insurance may not cover the work which the city manager said appears will be the case and that opening the walls potentially puts the city at risk of costly repairs, the sentiment was that it would be better to address the mold than wait any longer.
The contract with Service Masters is for $12,000, but if it exceeds $25,000, any additional expense will have to return to the City Council for approval.
Because of the risk that the mold will become airborne once remediation begins, the city determined firefighters who occupy Fire Station 5 could not continue to be housed inside. The trailer arrived about a week ago and crews were busy getting it set up last week, with a kitchen, beds and bathroom.
"It's a good solution, it's a safe solution for them and it keeps them near their own location," Martinez said. "We'll have to see how it goes."
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A ServiceMaster by Cronic van is seen in front of Chico Fire Station 5 on Tuesday as the company works on ridding the facility of mold. (Bill Husa/Staff Photo)
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The firefighters stationed there will be temporarily housed in a trailer so they can stay on-site and respond to the area, interim Fire Chief Keith Carter said.
Fire Station 5 at 1777 Manzanita Ave. is said to provide aid to more than 16,000 residents and responded to 2,000 calls last year.
The trailer is being paid for with money from the Fire Department's budget and runs about $400 a month, Carter said. The total costs for the trailer were not immediately available.
The trailer has been modified to have three beds and "everything else," but it has no kitchen, Carter said. Firefighters will have to utilize the kitchen at the Fire Training Center, 1466 Humboldt Road, if they need it.
Placing the trailer at Station 5 allows firefighters to continue covering the community without exposing them to potential risks or interrupting the work being done during the mold remediation.
Repairs by ServiceMaster by Cronic are expected to last between one to two weeks, but an exact date of completion was not available.
ServiceMaster by Cronic could not be reached by deadline.
The three spots that ServiceMaster is repairing include the area where the washer and dryer sit, behind the dishwasher and one of the upstairs bedrooms where a window was leaking. In August, tests revealed the presence of mold.
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El Paso, TX (KTSM) After years of drinking and cooking with bottled water and residents complaining of hurting stomachs, Village of Vintaon leaders are looking for answers and help. A lack of a sewer or water system in the Village of Vinton is taking its toll.
"Their pipes are too old or a septic tank is broken and it's releasing contaminants and families are being at risk,"said UTEP researcher Patricia M. Juarez-Carrillo, MPJ, PhD.
UTEP researchers tested wells and septic tanks last summer and found everything from traces of salt to arsenic and E. coli, possibly causing symptoms in Vinton residents.
"Gastrointestinal problems and maybe in the future cancer. Children being returned from school or missing school because of that," said Juarez-Carrillo.
20% to 30% of participants reported illnesses and just how much Arsenic and E.coli was found? Well enough for researchers to suggest that Vinton connect to El Paso Water Utilities for water and sewer.
The standard for drinking water is 10 parts of arsenic per one billion parts of water. The study found the average household in Vinton has 13.3. Arsenic and E.coli could also cause skin rashes and infections.
"Filter their water and to also boil it because we found about 14% of the households resulted with total Coliform and E.coli," said Juarez-Carrillo.
The study also found that septic tanks in the area overflow and could be harmful.
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A huge section of Cape Coral looks more like a construction zone right now. The controversial Utilities Expansion Project is underway in the Southwest 6/7.
Crews are digging up streets -- all in an effort to bring city water and sewer services to the area. It's now one of the nation's largest utility projects.
The expensive undertaking is finally taking shape. We've reported for years on the troubled quest to get this $100 million project up off the ground.
Crews are ripping up the roads and installing sewer pipes. It's a slow process that, when complete, will bring many more people online with city services.
"Just a lot of dust, you've got to deal with," said resident John Ramsey.
UEP -- just a mention provokes either excitement or outrage in the Cape.
"Most subdivisions, when you get ready to build, you put the sewer, water and the streets -- then you build your house. Not Cape Coral," Ramsey said.
Homeowners, assessed almost $20,000 each, finally see what their money is buying them.
"It's a little noisy. It's a little noisy. You know they've got big machines," said resident Oziel Betancourt.
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After months of starts and stops, plans to open a go-kart track in east Cleburne appear to be back on track. Cleburne City Council members, during their Tuesday meeting, conditionally approved a special use permit to allow the land to be used as a go-kart track and entertainment facility.
The measure passed 3-1 with Councilwoman Gayle White voting in opposition. Cleburne Mayor Scott Cain was out of town and unable to attend Tuesdays meeting.
The condition of approval requires property owner Lynn Limon to install either a septic system or pay for sewer lines to the property in not more than a years time. The property, annexed by Cleburne years ago, is not presently served by sewer service.
Council approval appeared to be in jeopardy initially given the question of porta potties, which Limon will be allowed to use until a septic system or sewer service is installed.
Councilman John Warren questioned Limons plans to install only one porta pottie, to be used by both men and women, on the grounds.
Warren expressed dismay that a picture Limon displayed, showing two porta potties in a fenced enclosure, came from the Internet and does not represent the actual bathroom facilities she intends to install on the property.
I support this project and we need things like this in east Cleburne, Warren said after the meeting. On the other hand, weve got to do things right for the public. All Im asking, and I dont think its an extreme request, is that she have at least two porta potties out there, one for men and one for women, separated and labeled and with a wall between them.
Limon countered that shes never encountered gender-labeled porta potties even at Cleburne city events and further argued that Go-Kart Mania Dirt Track and Party Places bathroom facilities are cleaner than those in Hulen Park.
Warren voted in favor of the project, but said he intends to monitor the facilitys bathroom situation and bring the question back to council should Limon open with only one bathroom.
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What started out as a win-win for both Joe Zoubi and the city of Canton turned into a split decision. Now Zoubi is doing his best to make sure its not a loss for both sides.
Background Zoubi owns and operates Dukes Travel Plaza on Interstate 20. When he started building the facility, it wasnt in Canton. The property 9.25 acres was in Cantons extraterritorial jurisdiction. The Canton Economic Development Corp. approached Zoubi about the possibility of being annexed. Zoubi agreed and, in anticipation of a sewer line being extended to the property, put in a smaller septic tank than he would need to operate showers at the facility. The CEDC agreed to put the infrastructure in place to Dukes location at the northeast corner of I-20 and Highway 64. Cost of running the line to the property was less than $500,000, said Lynn Kitchens, CEDC assistant director, secretary and treasurer. Dukes agreed to be annexed, create 60 to 70 jobs with at least 50 being full time, confirm that the Myrtle Springs Water Association could supply enough water to the facility, install a fire hydrant as needed and directed by the city of Canton, and submit its monthly water bill to the city of Canton by the 15th of every month. CEDC officials said the sewer line would be finished in less than six months but a change in city leadership brought a delay and Zoubi eventually filed suit against the city. In the meantime, Dukes opened and the sewer line was completed. Judge Teresa Drum of the 294th District Court ruled in Zoubis favor. The city appealed. The case went to mediation. No settlement could be reached, so the case went to the 12th Court of Appeals where the court overturned the lower court ruling. Despite the general stated purpose that the agreement was intended to provide new economic opportunities for the Canton, Texas area, the tangible objective of the agreement between Dukes and the CEDC was to provide funding for a sewer line and lift station to Dukes real property. Any benefits that would flow from this tangible objective are indirect and attenuated benefits, and thus we conclude that Dukes did not contract to provide any service or good directly to the city Zoubi then asked the Texas Supreme Court to review the case. The suit was seeking adjudication of its claims for relief for declaratory judgment, specific performance, attorney fees and costs from defendant city of Canton. Plaintiff does not seek consequential, exemplary or monetary damages for breach of contract. The lawsuit was never about the money, Zoubi said. It was a matter of principle. Nov. 15 the court denied the review petition. I am 99.9 percent sure this should end the citys expenses in regards to this lawsuit, City Attorney Ron Stutes told councilmembers at their Nov. 19 meeting. He said he estimated the lawsuit cost the city between $30,000 and $40,000 in legal fees. The lawsuit should never have been filed, Councilman Cary Hilliard said. This case has gotten tremendous publicity the city had no recourse but to defend itself. Councilman Jerry Yarbrough said, Its not always the right thing to do, to settle. We stood our ground and won our case. Zoubi said while the city may have won the lawsuit, no one benefitted from the courts decision. We won the case at district level, they appealed. We went to mediation and I was ready to settle, Zoubi said. The request was reasonable and would have cost the city only 25 percent of what they spent on attorneys fees. And I was willing to invest back half of the 25 percent with the city of Canton in any project they wanted. But they didnt go for that and in the end, this benefitted no one.
Moving forward Zoubi said hes ready to put the case behind him and keep on doing what hes been doing since Dukes opened bringing in sales tax and supporting the city of Canton. We did what we said we would do, Zoubi said. We did the development, we have more employees and have generated more sales tax than we projected. We are still trying to do good for the community, for Canton. Dukes has about 70 employees and everything is operating smoothly right now, Zoubi said. We are moving on the right track. According to Van Zandt County Appraisal District records, Dukes is appraised at $2.266 million and pays $45,913.42 in property tax yearly $11,009.34 to Van Zandt County; $9,524.77 to Canton; and $25,379.31 to the Wills Point school district. In addition to the convenience store/gas station, Dukes two restaurants: Dukes BBQ Smokehouse and Taco Casa and a knife shop. They all pay sales tax. When the deal was brokered, CEDC officials estimated the cost of installing the sewer line would be recuperated in five years. Based on property and sales tax figures, it now looks like it will be less than that. Dukes is doing everything they promised and more, Kitchens said. Even while the lawsuit was working its way through the court system, Zoubi and Dukes were supporting community organizations and events. Weve never turned away churches, schools or kids, Zoubi said. Weve always supported them with donations of funds and goods. And we continue to sponsor events, and we are very involved with the Canton Education Foundation and we do a lot of other things with churches. Life Fellowship Church of Myrtle Springs often meets at Dukes and recently hosted their Thanksgiving meal there. We try hard to be involved in the community, Zoubi said. Our lawsuit was not against the people of Canton. It just seems some officials had a double standard on projects. We tried so many times to solve it, end it and have a new start. We will continue to work with community all the way and continue to sponsor events. Zoubi plans to expand the offerings on his corner of I-20. Hes bringing in a Sweet Frog premium frozen yogurt and building Dukes Sports Caf a destination for sports watching with burgers, wings and games. The new businesses will be free standing next to Dukes and employee at least 25 more people, Zoubi said. Although he would have liked to have had a different outcome to the court proceedings, Zoubi said he will still do his best to promote Canton and local businesses and he hopes the city will do the same. Businesses in Canton need all the help from the city they can get because Terrell is taking away I-20 business, he said. I-20 travelers will go to Terrell because Terrell is aggressively seeking businesses coming in Canton isnt. Terrell announced last month that Buc-ees is building there. Zoubi said he is grateful to Canton Mayor Rick Lawrence for extending the hand of friendship. That move of inclusion makes Dukes want to do more for the city, for Canton and for Van Zandt County, Zoubi said. For the holiday season, Dukes Manager Brandy Kuhel made a list of many of the churches in the area. Dukes will be adopting a family from each of 26 churches. We are part of the community, Zoubi said.
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