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Request for Grant Application Approval and Purchase Authorization - DPS/ENG: Approval of resolution to commit the City to the local match for the (SAW) Grant Application in the amount of $204,444.00 for the Sanitary Sewer Project, if awarded
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Whereas, Part 52 (strategic water quality initiatives) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended ("Part 52"), provides at MCL 324.5204e that the Michigan Finance Authority (the "MFA") in consultation with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (the "DEQ") shall establish a strategic water quality initiatives grant program; and
Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of 2012 PA 511, which provides grants to municipalities for sewage collection and treatment systems or storm water or nonpoint source pollution control; and
Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of 1985 PA 227, as amended, Part 52, and other applicable provisions of law, the MFA, the DEQ, and the Municipality that is a grant recipient shall enter into a grant agreement (the "SAW Grant Agreement") that requires the Municipality to repay the grant under certain conditions as set forth in MCL 324.5204e, as amended; and
Whereas, the Municipality does hereby determine it necessary (x) to establish an asset management plan, (x) establish a stormwater management plan, ( ) establish a plan for wastewater/stormwater, ( ) establish a design of wastewaster/stormwater, ( ) pursue innovative technology, or ( ) initiate construction activities (up to $500,000 for disadvantaged community), and
Whereas, it is the determination of the Municipality that at this time, a grant in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,010,000 ("Grant") be requested from the MFA and the DEQ to pay for the above-mentioned undertaking(s); and
Whereas, the Municipality shall obtain this Grant by entering into the SAW Grant Agreement with the MFA and the DEQ.
Now, Therefore, be it resolved that:
1. Mayor of City ...
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