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Water on the Brain

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During the rest of that decade, while NYC teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, work proceeded at a snail’s pace. Meanwhile, NYC water and sewer rates continued to rise to unprecedented levels, with annual increases averaging eight percent. Ground was broken in 1970 for the 60-mile tunnel. Mayor Bloomberg spent more on Tunnel No.

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What were the "Experts" thinking?

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For example, Jefferson County Alabama (Birmingham) expanded and modernized their water and sewer system with a large investment in their system. When this market declined and interest rates spiked in this market, the county has been pushed to brink of bankruptcy since they are unable to refinance the thirty day debt.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Sewer Lines, Sewage Treatment Facilities. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link. Natural Gas-Line Services. Electric Power Services.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Eligible projects include adding or improving sanitary sewer systems, water systems, streets, roads, and storm sewers. BUSINESS TAX CREDITS. IRBs allow fixed-rate financing for the life of the bond for the project.

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