DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Utilities
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Ackerman Zones 3, 4 & LPS EPA Community Grant Ratification
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approve ratification of changes in cost share of the EPA Community Grant for the Ackerman Zones 3,4 & LPS Project with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) increasing the local match contribution to $800,000; and
b) Approve ratification of the Ackerman Septic to Sewer Zones 3, 4, & LPS Grant agreement with the US Environments Protection Agency in the amount of $4,000,000.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Grant funding in the amount of $3,200,000 and the required match in the amount of $800,000 are included in the FY24 CIP project “Ackerman Septic to Sewer and Water Expansion.” Allowable grant expenses will be reimbursed by US Environmental Protection Agency. Matching funds are included in the budget for the project and will be provided from State Revolving Fund loan proceeds anticipated to be repaid by MSBU assessments.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
On October 10, 2023 the Board approved staff to submit to the EPA the EPA Community Grant application for $3,200,000.00 to assist with funding zones 3, 4, & LPs for the Ackerman Septic to Sewer project.
The ratification is for signature modification to the EPA Community Grant - Ackerman Zones 3, 4 & LPS due to changes in cost share.
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