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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 3773-08-2009A Resolution NO 3773-08-2009 REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND THROUGH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 SPECIAL CAPITALIZATION GRANT Whereas, the Texas Water Development Board s mission is to provide leadership, technical services, and financial assistance to support planning, conservation and responsible development of water for Texas, and Whereas, through the Amencan Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the United States Congress appropriated funding to the U S Environmental Protection Agency which has been delegated to the Texas Water Development Board s Dnnkmg Water State Revolving Fund- Special Capitalization Grant; and Whereas, Texas Water Development Board wishes to maximize the use of the ARRA funds to meet the objectives of ARRA and to meet the needs of public health protection of the state and to restore and maintain the chemical, biological and physical integrity of the State s public drinking water through the use of the Special Capitalization Grant; Whereas, the City of Fort Worth (City) seeks to construct the City's Village Creek Reclaimed Water Delivery System to create water markets and make more efficient use of existing water supplies, Whereas, the City deems it necessary to apply to the Texas Water Development Board for financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $22,620 000 for the construction of the Village Creek Reclaimed Water Delivery System, and Whereas, on July 17 2009 the Texas Water Development Board issued the City official notice of its eligibility and invitation to submit an application for such financial assistance (as shown m Exhibit A) and Whereas, such application for financial assurance is due not later than August 18 2009 and Whereas, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Texas Water Development Board, which governs the procedures of making such application, the governing body of the City is required to adopt a resolution to accompany such application, and ORT W®RT T RESOLUTION NO 3773-08-2009 Whereas, rt is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution was considered was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551 Texas Government Code. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS 1 That the Texas Water Development Board is hereby requested to grant financial assistance m an amount not to exceed $22,620 000 to the Crty for construction of the Village Creek Reclaimed Water Delivery System, such amount to include the cost for easement acquisition. 2 That the City Manager of the City is hereby authorized to execute and submit to the Texas Water Development Board an application for such financial assistance; and the City Manager together with the City's Bond Counsel, Financial Advisor and Consulting Engineers named m such applicarion, are hereby authorized to appear before the Texas Water Development Board m support of such application and project. 3 That the City Manager is further specifically authorized to make the required assurances to the Texas Water Development Board m accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of the Texas Water Development Board. 4 That rt is hereby found and determined that the Crty cannot reasonably finance the proposed project without financial assistance m the amount requested, and that the immediate consideration of this application is requested. 5 That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be attached to the application for financial assistance herein authorized to be prepared and submitted to the Texas Water Development Board. AND IT IS SO RESOLVED APP~s~VE, ,4.4~ ~~-~ ~ CITY CQ~JI~CI~. A opted this 1`1`h~`'d'ay~ c~iFf'Au ust, 200. AUG 1 1 2009 '- ~~ . ~,' ~ ,. ,,.~ ', .: ~ ~ s Marty Iiendr`x, ity Secret~r~ ~~'" ~,~, "~ X~ ~± ity Secretary of the - ~ =~.. ~ ~; ,~, i of Port Worth, ~'exas .~ 'fir *~-,+i` ®~~ iROR.I ~'+.. *t RESOLUTION NO 3773-08-2009 lames E. Herring, Chairman Lewis H. McMahan, Member Edward G. Vaughan, Member 1. Kevin Ward ~rectunr Administrntor Jack Hunt. Ycc Chairman Thomas Wcir Labatt lII, Member toe M. Crutchcr, Member July 17 2009 Mr Richard Talley City of Fort Worth 1000 Throcltmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102 Re: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF~ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) IUP # 62400 -Village Creek Reclaimed Water Project City of Fort Worth Dear Mr Talley This letter serves as official nottce that the City of Fort Worth is eligible to apply for ARRA DWSRF Loan funds to construct the protect ~t submitted for consideration and is listed on the DWSRF ARRA Intended Use Plan (IUP). Please consider this letter as your invitation to submit an application for financial assistance to the Texas Water Development Board (Board). Projects were prioritized for receipt of ARRA funding based on applicant representation regarding the readiness of the projects and related construction contracts to proceed by a certain date. Applicants who receive this invitation will be required to include with the application: .Sealed plans and specifications; .Copies of fully executed consultant, util><ty service or other related contracts; .Final environmental reviews and determinations; .Demonstration that all real estate matters (title, easements, site location and long-term leases) are resolved; .All necessary and applicable permits for completion of the project; •A business case detailing the project's green qualifications; and .All other information necessary for a funding commitment fi-om the Board to ensure an expedited closing timeframe (a maximum of 90 days) following the commitment. Project 62400 was selected because it was tdentified as having a green component. If it is determined in review of an application that a project that was prioritized for funding on the basis of being green does not meet EPA criteria for green, the project will be disqualified for ARItA funding. The application deadline for those projects invited to apply for special capitalization grant funding under ARRA is 30 days from receipt of this formal invitation or August 18, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. A complete application must be submitted to the Board by this deadline in order to receive funding under ARRA. Application materials can be found on the Board's websrte at http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/stimulus/dwsrf application htm. Our Nfission To provide leadersltip, planning, financial assistance, information, amd education for the consen~arion and reaponsible derelopmemt of tracer for Texnc P.Q aax 13231 1700 N. Congrt~s Avenur Austin, Trxas 7871 13231 Trlrphonr(Sl2) 463-7&t7 Fax (512) 475-2053 1-800-RELAYTX (for Qtc hearing impaired) TNR15 www.twdbstatr.tx.us infoLlwdbstate.tx.us TNRIS Texas Natural R~soutnrs lnfotmation System www.tntisstatr.tx.us A dfember ojfhe Texos Geographic Imjornraliom Council (7Yi/C) RESOLUTION NO 3773-08-2009 Mr Richard Talley July 17 2009 Page 2 Entities who wish to apply for ARRA funds must comply with federal requirements. The Davis Bacon Act (wage rates), Buy American requirements (American-made iron, steel and manufactured goods), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise compliance are all applicable. There will be a general WebEx information session on July 22, 2009 at 3.30 pm CST for invited DWSRF entities. The information session is designed to provide an overview of requirements regarding the engineering, environmental and legal aspects of a complete application. It will also bean opportunity to ask questions about the application process. The following are instructions to participate in this information session. From your computer to join the online meeting: 1 Go to htt~s://xoconferencina.webex.com/xoconferencing/j;php?ED=123907752&UID=O 2. Enter your name and email address. 3 Enter the meeting password: ARRA072209 4 Chck Join or to join the teleconference from your phone Dial In 866-962-6634 Passcode 47064426 Due to the expedited time frames associated with ARRA and the limited funds available, please notify the Board of your intentions regarding the application process. • If you intend to apply for funding, please complete and return the enclosed Acceptance notification form within five working days or July 24, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. OR • If you are unable to complete an application by the deadline, or choose not to access the funding, please complete and return the enclosed Declination notification form within five working days or July 24, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. Receiving notification from the City of Fort Worth will enable the Board to extend funding opportunities to other entities. Please fax or email your acceptance or declination notification form to (512) 475-2086 or twdbarrar7a,twdb.state.tx.us. The Board looks forward to working with the City of Fort Worth on its water improvement project. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call 512-463-0991 or email twdbarra~twdb.state.tx.us. Sincerely J Kevi Ward Executive Administrator JKW/AL:mr Enclosures cc by email: RESOLUTION NO 3773-08-2009 Intention to Apply Project Finance Texas Water Development Board P.O. Box 13231 Austin, TX 78711 3231 Re: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 IUP # 62400 Dear TWDB: I, Richard Talley, acting on behalf of City of Fort Worth, hereby submit formal notice that the above named public water system INTENDS to aouly for funding from the DWSRF - ARRA aroeram. I understand that the failure to submit a complete application by August I8, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. means that the project will not qualify for DWSRF-ARRA funding. The following information must be included with the application. .Complete project plans and specifications for all construction contracts; .Copies of fully executed consultant, utility service or other related contracts; .Sealed plans and specifications; .Final environmental reviews and determinations; .Demonstration that all real estate matters (title, easements, site location and long term leases) are resolved; .All necessary and applicable permits; •A business case detailing the project's green qualifications; and .All other information necessary for a funding commitment from the Board to ensure an expedited closing timefiame (a maximum of 90 days) following the commitment. The Texas Water Development Board's Executive Administrator has the discretion to terminate this invitation at any time should it be determined that the applicant is unable to meet the ARRA deadline. Signature Title Date Thank you for your response. Please return this form by Fax• Email. 512-475-2086 twdbarra@twdb.state.tx.us Attention: Project Finance RESOLUTION NO 3773-08-2009 Declination Project Finance Texas Water Development Board P.O Box 13231 Austin, TX 78711 3231 Re: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 IUP # 62400 Dear TWDB: I, Richard Tallev, acting on behalf of City of Fort Worth, hereby submit formal notice that the above named public water system does NOT intend to aaoly for fundine from the DWSIZF - ARRA grogram. Signature Title Date In order to provide better service to potential applicants of this program, your input as to reasons for not pursuing funding under the DWSRF - ARRA program would be most helpful. COMMENTS. Thank you for your response. Please return this form by Fax: Email. 512-475-2086 twdbarra@twdb.state.tx.us Attention: Project Finance