Update on $5 Million Of Enhancement Projects (Updated Feb. 15, 2008)    These projects were selected by an independent seven-person panel of community leaders and approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The panel was charged with selecting project enhancements at or near the company’s Taum Sauk Plant to receive funding from the $5 million account. In October 2006, Ameren Corporation, parent of AmerenUE, and FERC announced a stipulation and consent agreement resolving all potential federal liability associated with the failure of AmerenUE’s Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Plant. AmerenUE agreed to pay a civil penalty and to fund $5 million in project enhancements at or near the Taum Sauk facility. The projects should be completed by July 31, 2008, according to the latest FERC determination
PROJECT	DESCRIPTION	FUNDING	STATUS
Emergency Management System in Reynolds and Iron Counties	Implement enhanced 911 service in three counties, two of which were previously unserved; improve emergency radio communications and radio tower transmission; expand emergency operations center building; construct a new fire house; acquire two new fire trucks and a search and rescue vehicle and trailer (North Reynolds County Fire Protection District); and acquire one ambulance (Reynolds County Ambulance District)	$ 1,926,000	Two radio towers have been erected; emergency generator is installed; construction of the expanded emergency operations center is complete. Mapping and addressing of all physical locations is complete for 911 service; emergency vehicles are on order. Installation of telecommunications equipment is ongoing; completion is expected in the second quarter of 2008. The firehouse is built; fire trucks are expected in spring of 2008; search and rescue vehicle and trailer have been delivered; ambulance has been delivered.
Lesterville R-IV School District	Install new roof and perform electrical repairs at Lesterville R-IV School	$ 900,000	Completed
Lesterville Water District	Install drinking water system upgrades for Lesterville, including a holding tank, a new well, and sand filter/treatment upgrades	$ 625,000	A new water storage tank has been ordered. Engineering design and water quality analysis, and coordination with the regulatory agency are under way. This project is expected to be complete in July 2008
Hospital CT Scanner	Acquire and install a CT scanner for Advanced Healthcare Medical Center in Ellington	$ 491,254	Completed
Road Construction Equipment for Reynolds County	Acquire equipment for road and bridge construction/maintenance, including a loader and two heavy duty tandem dump trucks	$ 259,500	Completed
River Valley Region Association Travel and Tourism Promotion Initiative	Develop and maintain 12 web sites that promote travel and tourism in the Arcadia Valley and Black River areas; develop visitor's guide brochure	$ 100,000	Two major web sites complete; visitor's guide under development. This project is expected to be complete in June 2008.
Arcadia Valley R-II School District	Build tennis courts and install elementary school playground equipment and outdoor lighting at schools	$ 100,000	Completed
Centerville R-I School District	Install a new school building roof, upgrade the school kitchen, install an emergency generator, and acquire supplies	$ 100,000	Completed
Ozark Trail Association	Implement and operate a Trail Shuttle Service and develop an online trip planning service	$ 75,000	Completed
Iron County Hospital	Promote healthcare services of the new Iron County Hospital through marketing and advertising projects	$ 70,000	Completed
Arcadia Valley Sports Complex	Acquire mowing and maintenance equipment, and develop the St. Francois Mountains outdoor living classroom and fitness trail	$ 50,000	Completed
Reynolds County Roads	Rebuild a low water bridge on County Road #816 in Reynolds County	$ 48,500	Completed
Reynolds County Tax Assessor	Obtain aerial photography of Reynolds County for tax assessment and emergency response initiatives	$ 38,000	Completed
Search and Rescue Canine Training Center	Build and operate a non-profit training facility for search and rescue dogs and handlers	$ 32,000	The grant applicant withdrew this project and received no funds. Funds will be applied to other approved projects.
South Iron Community Betterment Association	Purchase and install playground equipment for public play area near Annapolis Community Center	$ 30,000	Completed
Reynolds County Sheriff’s Department	Acquire a four-wheel drive patrol truck	$ 26,236	Completed
City of Bunker	Purchase and install a generator for the City of Bunker drinking water system pump house	$ 25,000	Completed
Reynolds County Sheltered Workshop	Purchase and install sewing and woodworking equipment, and upgraded electrical system for sheltered workshop	$ 25,000	Completed
Whole Health Outreach	Fund an outreach program focused on improving the health of seniors in Iron and Reynolds Counties	$ 25,000	Completed
Whistle Stop Depot	Renovate the Whistle Stop Depot in Arcadia for use as a Visitors Center and history museum	$ 20,000	Completed
South Iron County R-I School District	Develop a pavilion and concession area for athletic fields; develop a playground and hiking trail	$ 11,000	Completed
Lesterville Sewer Study	Conduct a feasibility study for a centralized sewer system to serve Lesterville	$ 10,000	Completed
South Iron Community Betterment Association	Expand and upgrade kitchen and serving facilities at the Annapolis Community Center	$ 7,500	Completed
Bunker R-III School District	Correct a water drainage problems at student-designed pavilion and picnic area	$ 5,000	Completed
CONTINGENCY PROJECT If all other funds are not used for approved projects, then funds could be applied to: Bunker Volunteer Fire Department	Construct a multi-bay firehouse for the Bunker Volunteer Fire Department	Not to exceed $ 150,000	Availability of funds remaining from other approved projects has not been determined.
CONTINGENCY PROJECT Earned interest on account could be applied to: Cellular Phone Service	Encourage improvement of cellular phone coverage near the Taum Sauk project	Interest earnings from the escrow account are to be utilized to attract a cell phone provider to expand coverage. If a cellular provider cannot be persuaded to make upgrades, funds go to the Bunker Volunteer Fire Department contingency project, up to a maximum of $150,000	Negotiations with a cellular phone service provider are ongoing.