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Home My WebLink AboutNCC242756_(ARPA) DWI Letter of Intent to Fund_20240909 ---::;STATE'0>,, .-moo ,iy,.v3 6. ROY COOPER 1 a Governor -- ELIZABETH S.BISER + L1211� ter ' Secretary *E4'DUAH loto-_ SHADI ESKAF NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality May 23, 2022 David Cheek, Interim City Manager City of Burlington PO Box 1358 Burlington NC 27216-1358 Subject: Letter of Intent to Fund Downtown Sewer Improvements American Rescue Plan-Earmark Project No.: SRP-W-ARP-0087 Dear Mr. Cheek: The Division of Water Infrastructure has reviewed your Request for Funding, and determined your project is eligible to receive American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund established in S.L. 2021-180. Projects funded from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund must meet applicable federal law and guidance for the ARP funds. The ARP Project Grant will be one hundred percent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $6,071,250. The first milestone is the submittal of a Bid and Design Package by February 1, 2022. Please note that this intent to fund is contingent on meeting all of the following milestones: Milestone Date Apply for all Necessary Permits* ASAP Bid and Design Package Submittal (obtain all permits) February 1, 2023 Bid and Design Package Approval June 1, 2023 Advertise Project, Receive Bids, Submit Bid Information, October 2, 2023 and Receive Authority To Award Execute Construction Contract(s) November 1, 2023 Receive last reimbursement- Statutory December 31, 2026 *An engineering alternatives analysis (EAA) may be required on certain projects. Failure to meet any milestone may result in the forfeiture of funding for the proposed project. Note that the Division will make no reimbursements of ARP funds after December 31, 2026 D E Q' North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Infrastructure NORTH CAROLINA OOO 512 N.Salisbury Street 1 1633 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1633 D partmontalEn.ironmentaio0ai\ � 919.707.9160 David Cheek, Interim City Manager May 23, 2022 Page 2 of 2 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. [NCGS 113A-12(2)h.] Upon detailed review of the project during the funding process, it may be determined that portions of your project are not eligible for funding. US Treasury Requirements Projects with an expected total cost of ten million dollars 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. If you have any questions,please contact Ishwar Devkota by email at Ishwar.Devkota@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jon Risgaard, Chief State Revolving Fund Section CC: Todd Lambert, PE, City of Burlington, Burlington,NC Robert C. Patterson, Jr., PE, City of Burlington, Burlington,NC Ken Pohlig, PE (DWI, via email) Ishwar Devkota(DWI, via email) Mark Hubbard, PE (DWI, via email) ARP Project File (COM_LOIF) :=-t,;c STATE a ,, -moo ROY COOPER 1 1. Governor , ELIZABETH S.BISER + /�� ter ' Secretary *f#f OUAM lot___ SHADI ESKAF NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality May 23, 2022 Mr. David Cheek, Interim City Manager City of Burlington PO Box 1358 Burlington,NC 27216-1358 Subject: Letter of Intent to Fund Downtown Water Improvements American Rescue Plan-Earmark Project No.: SRP-D-ARP-0088 Dear Mr. Cheek: The Division of Water Infrastructure has reviewed your Request for Funding, and determined your project is eligible to receive American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund established in S.L. 2021-180. Projects funded from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund must meet applicable federal law and guidance for the ARP funds. The ARP Project Grant will be one hundred percent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $3,928,750. The first milestone is the submittal of a Bid and Design Package by February 1, 2022. Please note that this intent to fund is contingent on meeting all of the following milestones: Milestone Date Apply for all Necessary Permits* ASAP Bid and Design Package Submittal (obtain all permits) February 1, 2023 Bid and Design Package Approval June 1, 2023 Advertise Project, Receive Bids, Submit Bid Information, October 2, 2023 and Receive Authority To Award Execute Construction Contract(s) November 1, 2023 Receive last reimbursement- Statutory December 31, 2026 Failure to meet any milestone may result in the forfeiture of funding for the proposed project. Note that the Division will make no reimbursements of ARP funds after December 31, 2026 D E Q' North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Infrastructure NORTH CAROLINA OOO 512 N.Salisbury Street 1 1633 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1633 D p,m.�eoi�a��m.�taio�ai\ � 919.707.9160 Mr. David Cheek, Interim City Manager May 23, 2022 Page 2 of 2 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. [NCGS 113A-12(2)h.] Upon detailed review of the project during the funding process, it may be determined that portions of your project are not eligible for funding. US Treasury Requirements Projects with an expected total cost of ten million dollars 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.html If you have any questions,please contact Robin Peele, by phone at(919) 707-9056 or by email at robin.peele@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jon Risgaard, Chief State Revolving Fund Section CC: Todd Lambert, PE, City of Burlington, Burlington Robert Patterson„ PE, City of Burlington, Burlington Michelle McKay(DWI,via email) Robin Peele (DWI, via email) Mark Hubbard, PE (DWI, via email) ARP Project File (COM_LOIF)