AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2021-210R, approving the filing of an application with the Texas Water Development Board seeking financial assistance in connection with the Briarwood and River Ridge Improvements project; designating an authorized representative to act on behalf of the City for the purpose of furnishing information and executing documents that may be required in connection with the preparation and filing of the application; designating firms and individuals authorized and directed to aid and assist the City in the preparation and submission of the application for financial assistance and to appear on behalf of and represent the City in any hearing held by the Texas Water Development Board on the application; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 19, 2021
Department: Engineering/CIP, Laurie Moyer, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Res. 2019-143R - Approval of design contract to Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc. for the Briarwood and River Ridge Improvements project. Res. 2020-312R - Approval of change in service #1, final design
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Background Information:
This resolution authorizes staff to pursue a grant and zero percent interest loan from the Flood Infrastructure Fund program at Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).
In June 2020 the City submitted an abridged application to the TWDB for the Briarwood and River Ridge Improvements project. Based upon the information in the abridged application the City has been invited to submit a formal funding application to receive a grant and a zero percent interest loan in the amount of $1,152,591 and $1,199,635 respectively.
The application for the Briarwood and River Ridge Improvements project will assist in the cost of construction along with the $1,078,000 in ARP funds awarded by Council to the project in August. It is anticipated that there will not need to be an additional ARP request for this project if the City is awarded the TWDB funding.
A resolution from the governing body is required as part of the application.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of agreement.