Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Revised Conditional Commitment Letter with the Ky. Infrastructure Authority to acknowledge and accept the commitment and its terms and conditions for an additional award of $1,281,696 in Federal Funds under the Ky. Cleaner Water Grant Program (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 revised Conditional Commitment letter for accepting an award of federal funding from the Kentucky Cleaner Water Round 2 Grant (American Rescue Plan Act funds) for Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems at both treatment plants (Consent Decree projects) in the amount of $1,281,696. (L0588-24) (Martin/Albright)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Evan Thompson, 4/4/2024
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: Yes and Budget amendment is in process.
Account Number: 3230 303401 3401 92711 - $1,165,178
This Fiscal Year Impact: $1,281,696
Annual Impact: $0
Project: UV_GRANT_2024
Activity: CONSTRUCT
Budget Reference: 2024
Current Balance: BA in process
Body
WHEREAS, the Urban County Council recently authorized and directed the Mayor to execute a Conditional Commitment Letter with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority to acknowledge and accept a Kentucky Cleaner Water Grant in the amount of $1,165,178.00 for the installation of ultraviolet disinfection equipment at the Town Branch and West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plants; and
WHEREAS, construction cost estimates developed during the design phase exceed the amount awarded, and the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority has approved additional Grant funds in the amount of $116,518.00, for a total Grant of $1,281,696.00 in Federal funds under the Kentucky Cleaner Water Grant Program (American Rescue Plan Act funds).
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 Revised 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 $1,281,696.00 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
0588-24:EPT_4876-1771-6677, v. 1