Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Conditional Commitment Letter with the Ky. Infrastructure Authority to acknowledge and accept the commitment and its terms and conditions for an additional award of $1,165,178 in Federal funds under the Ky. Cleaner Water Grant (American Rescue Plan Act Funds), for the installation of ultraviolet disinfection equipment at Town Branch and West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plants, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of funds. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]
Summary
Authorization to execute a Conditional Commitment letter for accepting an award of federal funding from the Kentucky Cleaner Water Round 2 Grant (American Rescue Plan Act funds) in the amount of $1,165,178 for ultraviolet disinfection systems at both treatment plants, a Consent Decree project. This Grant funding is in addition to a prior Grant award for the same project. Based on current estimates, the sewer user fund will contribute $2,465,727 towards the estimated $15,499,000 total project cost. Budget amendment in process. (L0393-24) (Martin/Albright)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Evan Thompson, 4/4/2024
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: Budget amendment is in process.
Account Number: 3230-303401-3401-92711
This Fiscal Year Impact: $1,165,178
Annual Impact: $0
Project: UV_GRANT_2024
Activity: CONSTRUCT
Budget Reference: 2024
Current Balance:
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WHEREAS, Kentucky Cleaner Water Grant 21CWS027 awarded $11,868,095 for the design and construction of ultraviolet disinfection systems at Town Branch and West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plants; and
WHEREAS, Kentucky Cleaner Water Grant 22CWS006 awarded $1,165,178.00 for a different, less critical treatment plant project; and
WHEREAS, construction costs for the ultraviolet disinfection systems exceeded estimates, resulting in insufficient funds for the project; and
WHEREAS, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority agreed to reallocate all funds from Grant 22CWS006 to be used for the ultraviolet disinfection system project; and
WHEREAS, Kentucky Cleaner Water Grant 22CWS171 will award an additional $1,165,178.00 for the design and construction of ultraviolet disinfection systems at Town Branch and West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute a Conditional Commitment Letter with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to acknowledge and accept the commitment and its terms and conditions for an additional award of $1,165,178.00 in Federal funds under the Kentucky Cleaner Water Grant (American Rescue Plan Act funds), for the installation of ultraviolet disinfection equipment at the Town Branch and West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plants, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of funds.
Section 2 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
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