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Resolution Authorizing the S2 Grant Agreement
Memorandum
We request your approval of the attached agreement with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for the City to accept an S2 Grant in the amount of $273,083.40 for 90% of the costs to complete the application for a loan under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program to finance the Facilities Renovations Project (FRP) at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
The purpose of the FRP is to construct the renovations identified in the Ann Arbor WWTP Facilities Master Plan. The WWTP Facilities Master Plan is a comprehensive, 25-year planning document that provides the basis and schedule for rehabilitation and replacement of major equipment at the WWTP. The older West Plant portion of the WWTP was first constructed in the 1930's and the newer East Plant was constructed in the late 1970's.
The West Plant has exceeded its useful life and was taken out of service in 2006 due to its dilapidated condition. Replacement of the West Plant is necessary for the WWTP to reliably meet current and future wastewater treatment capacity requirements. In addition to the complete demolition and replacement of the West Plant, the FRP includes miscellaneous renovations and improvements throughout the facility to maintain treatment viability and reliability. Construction of the FRP must be done without impeding the flow of wastewater into the WWTP or the plant’s ability to effectively treat the flow in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. (MPI) was selected as the most qualified engineering firm to provide the engineering design services for the FRP. The design of the FRP has been complex and spanned a period of six years. Most recently, MPI has submitted design drawings and specifications to MDEQ for securing necessary permits. Once approved, the design documents will be used to solicit bids from qualified contractors, which is expected to take place this fall. In addit...
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