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Resolution for Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality - Stormwater, Asset Management and Wastewater (SAW) Program ($1.2 M Total Project Cost) (3 of 6) (Sanitary Sewer Wet Weather Evaluation Project)
Memorandum
The City of Ann Arbor is committed to maintaining and improving the public health protection and performance of our wastewater plant, sanitary collection and stormwater management utility system assets, while minimizing the long-term cost of operating those assets. We strive to make the most cost-effective renewal and replacement investments and provide the highest-quality customer service possible.
New State legislation (Public Acts 511, 560, and 562 of 2012) has established funding for grants and loans for asset management plan development, stormwater management plan development, sewage collection and treatment design plan development, and state-funded loans to construct projects identified in the asset management plans. Communities that are awarded grants can receive a maximum of $2 million in total grant funds. The first $1 million has a 10% local match requirement, while the second $1 million has a 25% local match requirement. The local match is not eligible for loan assistance. Funds can be utilized for projects that are already underway, with retroactive reimbursements possible for expenses back to January 2, 2013.
Ninety-seven million dollars has been made available for the first round of applications. Funds will be awarded to grant and loan recipients on a first come, first served basis. The MDEQ has indicated that if more applications are received than the available dollars, a lottery system will be implemented. The City intends to submit multiple grant applications, to ensure the highest opportunity if a lottery system is used for the award process.
Staff is assembling grant applications for the following projects:
? Asset Management Plan for the Sanitary Sewer System
? Asset Management Plan for the...
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