DOOR to DOOR SURVEY
The city of Oxford Junction will apply for a CDBG grant to relocate and improve water mains that now are under Highway 136. The Iowa DOT is resurfacing Highway 136 in 2009 from Wyoming to Lost Nation. Oxford Junction obtained a continuance to 2010 so the water mains can be moved before the resurfacing is done within the city limits.
An essential part of the grant application is a door to door survey. A requirement is that 80 percent of residents reply to the survey.
Horizons members have volunteered to help with the survey, but more volunteers are needed. They will receive training on how to obtain the information and will be assigned the households to contact. Residents will be asked to answer only three questions. Volunteers will not have access to the information, it will be strictly confidential.
It is anticipated that water rates will not be effected if the CDBG grant is obtained. This will be a financial advantage for local residents with low-medium-high incomes.