SCCA Letter to Grundy County Mayor Bouldin

February 15, 2008
Mayor LaDue "Boo" Bouldin
Mayor, Grundy County
PO Box 177
Altamont, TN 37301

Dear Mayor Bouldin:
I am writing to you on behalf of the South Cumberland Community Association (SCCA). This fledgling organization came together early last year out of concern that there is inadequate public awareness and information on issues that significantly effect the quality of life for everyone on the South Cumberland Plateau. The SCCA’s purpose is to guide growth and development in the Franklin, Grundy and Marion counties through community education and involvement The Association promotes responsible development on the South Cumberland Plateau by encouraging informed dialogue about the changes taking place in the region. The organization holds well attended bimonthly meetings to fulfill the aforementioned mission. There are approximately 140 names on our current mailing list.

The SCCA fully supports the application for grants to complete planning studies for obtaining water from the Tennessee River via a pipeline from South Pittsburg. These required studies should determine the following:

That this project is fiscally sound.
The full range of alternatives to an expensive pipeline project has been adequately developed.
That there has been due diligence as to the engineering costs of all aspects of the project.
That there is financial analysis necessary to make certain that the costs of this project are fairly apportioned (based on benefits) and have been adequately worked out.
Equally important is that there is an effective regional land use plan established and implemented prior to bringing additional water to the South Cumberland Plateau to accommodate new development. Comprehensive region wide planning will significantly reduce the financial risk of the project, both to the districts involved and to potential funding sources.

The SCCA understands that currently the State of Tennessee is very concerned that regional water supply initiatives meet the requirements of all the affected water districts in the region, and not just the needs of one or two of these districts.
Yours truly,

Robert L. Childress
President
South Cumberland Community Association
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Paul Sloan,
Deputy Commissioner Environment
401 Church Street
1st Floor: L & C Annex
Nashville, TN 37143
Robert L. Foster, DirectorTDEC Division of Water Supply6th Floor, L&C Tower401 Church StreetNashville, TN 37243-1549 Paul E. Davis, P.E., Director TDEC Division of Water Pollution Control6th Floor, L&C Annex401 Church StreetNashville, TN 37243-1534Beth Jones, Executive Director Southeast TN Development DistrictMailing Address: P O Box 4757
Chattanooga, TN 3740
Mike Killian, MayorCity HallSouth Pittsburg, TN 37380Donald Blansett, DirectorSouth Pittsburg Water UtilitySouth Pittsburg, TN 37380SEN JAMES F. KYLE, JR.9A Legislative PlazaNashville, TN 37243-0028REP GARY ODOM18A Legislative PlazaNashville, TN 37243-0155