4.10. SR 07-15-2013 City of
Elk - Request for Action
River O.
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.10
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent July 15, 2013 Justin Femrite, P.E., City Engineer
Item Description Reviewed by
Application for Point Source Implementation Grant Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt the resolution approving the submittal of application to the Public Facilities Authority (PFA) for a
Point Source Implementation grant to cover eligible costs associated with the Wastewater Treatment
Facility (WWTF) expansion.
Background/Discussion
The PFA,through the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment,has grants available to assist utility
owners with costs associated with treatment facility upgrades. The grants are for 50% of eligible costs up
to a maximum of$3 million dollars. Based on the estimated costs of our facility upgrade,we would be
eligible for a full $3 million grant. The grants are competitive and are based on the ranking of projects on
the PFA Intended Use Plan (IUP).
Applications are due by July 31, 2013. We will know in late August or early September if we will receive a
grant.
Financial Impact
There are no costs associated with submittal of the grant application.
Attachments
■ Resolution
P a w E A E U s r
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City of
Elk
River
Resolution 13-
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Authorizing the City to Submit a Point
Source Implementation Grant Application to the Minnesota Public Facilities
Authority and to Authorize City Officials to Execute a Grant Agreement on
Behalf of the City of Elk River for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Improvements
WHEREAS, the Point Source Implementation Program, established in Minnesota Statutes
446A.073, as amended provides funds for construction projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is hereby applying to the Minnesota Public Facilities
Authority (PFA) for funds to be used for eligible costs for the Wastewater Treatment
Facility Improvements Project.
BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Elk River has the legal authority to apply for the
grant, and the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to ensure proper construction,
operation, and maintenance of the project for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of its application by the PFA, the
City of Elk River may enter into an agreement with the PFA for the above referenced
project, and that the City of Elk River certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in all contract agreements described in the compliance listing of the
grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Elk
River,Minnesota, that the mayor and city administrator are hereby authorized to execute
such agreements, and amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the above project
on behalf of the City of Elk River.
Passed and adopted this 15'h day of July 2013.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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