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June 21, 2023
Brian Matthews, Interim County Manager
Union County
500 N. Main Street, Suite 900
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Letter of Intent to Fund-Revised
American Rescue Plan Act—Earmark
762-Zone 24-inch transmission Main
DWI Project No.: SRP-D-ARP-0161
Dear Mr. Matthews:
The Division of Water Infrastructure(Division) has reviewed your Request for Funding and
determined your project is eligible to receive American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) funding from the State
Fiscal Recovery Fund(SFRF), established in Session Law (S.L.) 2021-180. Projects funded from the
SFRF must meet applicable federal law and guidance for the ARPA funds. The ARPA project grant will
be one hundred percent(100%) of eligible project costs, up to the revised maximum amount of
$35,000,000.
The first milestone is the submittal of a bid-and-design package by December 1, 2023. Please
note that this intent to fund is contingent on meeting all the following milestones:
Milestone Date
Apply for all Necessary Permits ASAP
Bid-and-Design Package Submittal (obtain all permits) December 1, 2023
Bid-and-Design Package Approval April 1, 2024
Advertise Project, Receive Bids, Submit Bid Information, and Receive August 1, 2024
Authority to Award
Execute Construction Contract(s) September 3, 2024
Receive Last Reimbursement- Statutory i December 31, 2026
Failure to meet any milestone may result in the forfeiture of funding for the proposed project.
All costs incurred prior to March 3, 2021, are not eligible for ARPA funds, and all ARPA funds
must be expended prior to December 31, 2026. The Division will make no reimbursement of ARPA
funds after December 31, 2026. Please also note that, upon a detailed review of the project during
the funding process, it may be determined that portions of your project are not eligible for funding.
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Brian Matthews, Interim County Manager
June 21, 2023
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Environmental Review Requirements
The State Environmental Policy Act exempts projects funded by the State Reserve such as this
project from state-mandated environmental review. Federal requirements may still apply. [North
Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) 113A-12(2)h.]
US Treasury Requirements
Projects with an expected total cost of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or more must meet US
Treasury requirements for prevailing wage rates, project labor agreements, and related requirements.
Recipients can either certify meeting the requirements or provide plans and reports as the SLFRF
Compliance and Reporting Guidance (treasury.gov) specifies.
Drought Bill Requirements
In accordance with G.S. 143-355.4, a project"for the purpose of extending waterlines or
expanding water treatment capacity"must document numerous requirements during the review process.
You can find additional information at the following link:
http://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_143/gs_143-3 5 5.4.htm 1
Permitting Assistance
We are offering a free,permit-assistance service to address any questions you may have about
potential permitting requirements,pitfalls, fees, and timelines. If interested, please complete our online
form at https://deq.nc.gov/permits-rules/permit-assistance-and-guidance/permit-assistance-request-form
and a regional environmental coordinator will contact you. When applying for a permit, attach a copy of
this letter to your permit application. We find it is helpful to identify ARPA projects not only to get your
permit to you faster but also to assist with meeting the federal expenditure deadline of December 31,
2026.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, or require general assistance regarding your
project's Division-awarded funding, please contact your project's assigned project manager, Jason
Fulton either by telephone at 828.296.4682 or by e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Chief
State Revolving Fund Section
cc: Jay Fulmer, PE, Brown& Caldwell, Charlotte ([e-mail])
Michelle Lancaster, Union County([e-mail])
David Giachini, P.E. (DWI, via e-mail)
Jason Fulton (DWI, via e-mail)
Mark Hubbard, P.E. (DWI, via e-mail)
Rick Riddle (DWI, via-mail)
ARPA Project File(COM—LOIF)