2015 intended use plan, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

2015 INTENDED USE PLAN DRINKING WATER STATE
REVOLVING FUND
Prepared by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
February 24, 2015

INTENDED USE PLAN 2015 GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
Table of Contents Page
PART I - SECTION 1452 REQUIREMENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 3 DWSRF PROJECT SOLICITATION PROCESS............................................................................................ 3 PROJECT LIST ............................................................................................................................................. 3 DWSRF ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE .................................................................................. 4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FINANCING................................................................................................ 4 4 PERCENT ADMINISTRATION SET-ASIDE ............................................................................................... 6 CRITERIA AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS ....................................................................... 6 DWSRF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................ 7 STATE MATCH REQUIREMENT .................................................................................................................. 7 ASSURANCES AND SPECIFIC PROPOSALS ............................................................................................. 7 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ............................................................................................................................. 9
PART II - ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT 1 - 2015 Project List ........................................................................................................... 10 ATTACHMENT 2 - 2015 Estimated Disbursement Schedule ...................................................................... 19 ATTACHMENT 3 - 2015 ASAP DWSRF Payment Schedule....................................................................... 20 ATTACHMENT 4 - Projected Sources & Uses ............................................................................................ 21 ATTACHMENT 5 2015 DWSRF 2 Percent & 4 Percent Set-Aside Work Plan ......................................... 22 ATTACHMENT 6 2015 DWSRF 10 Percent & 15 Percent Set-Aside Work Plan ..................................... 23 ATTACHMENT 7 - Ranking Criteria for DWSRF Projects ........................................................................... 39 ATTACHMENT 8 Public Meeting Summary.............................................................................................. 41 ATTACHMENT 9 Loan Program Policies ................................................................................................. 42
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DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND INTENDED USE PLAN 2015
INTRODUCTION
Section 1452(b) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996 requires each state to annually prepare an Intended Use Plan (IUP) describing how it intends to use the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) allotment to support the goal of protecting public health. This IUP outlines Georgia's proposed uses of the DWSRF allotment of $19,284,000 that represents Georgia's potential FY 2015 allotment.
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) was created by the Georgia General Assembly in 1986 as the successor agency to the Georgia Development Authority Environmental Facilities Program. GEFA serves as the central state agency for assisting local governments in financing the construction, extension, rehabilitation and replacement and securitization of public works facilities. The Governor of Georgia appoints eight members to the GEFA board of directors and three ex-officio members designated by GEFA's enabling legislation. Under an interagency agreement, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) provides certain services to the DWSRF Program. These services include, but are not limited to: project reviews and approvals; planning; project development; information tracking; updating files; information gathering and development of the National Needs Survey; issuing Notices of No Significant Impacts (NONSI) and Categorical Exclusions; assistance with the National Information Management System (NIMS), completion of the Public Benefit Reporting database and administration of EPD's set-aside activities.
DWSRF PROJECT SOLICITATION PROCESS
The procedure for developing the Project List involves creating an on-line pre-application process that requests that all potential projects requesting funding provide project related information. GEFA initiated the project solicitation on December 1, 2014. GEFA allowed prospective applicants until January 30, 2015, to submit pre-applications. GEFA e-mailed the solicitation notice to its stakeholder list and coordinated with relevant trade and local government associations to further disseminate the project solicitation. GEFA also designated a section of its website to announce the solicitation for new projects. GEFA made available project solicitation packets that contained detailed information about financing terms, available funding and the scoring system for project prioritization. GEFA accepted DWSRF pre-applications through an online preapplication form available on the GEFA website. GEFA used the pre-application information to score and rank all submitted projects. All ties were broken by giving higher priority to those projects with the earlier Notice to Proceed dates provided in the pre-application submission. Communities submitted 55 drinking water projects with a total need of $250,927,663. A Project List of all these projects appears in Attachment 1.
PROJECT LIST
The Drinking Water Project List (Attachment 1) was created from the drinking water projects submitted 3

during the pre-application period. The projects on this list were generated by public water systems identifying a potential water project and submitting a pre-application for funding. The GEFA board of directors reserves the right to fund lower priority projects over higher priority projects if, in the opinion of GEFA, a higher priority project has not taken the necessary steps to expeditiously prepare for funding and initiation of construction (e.g., GEFA has not received a complete and approvable financial application, the project is not ready to proceed or the community withdraws its project from consideration). Additionally, if a qualified project becomes viable within the funding year, Georgia may amend its Project Lists to include such a project. To accommodate those communities that decide to participate in the DWSRF Program after the capitalization grant has been awarded, Georgia will put those projects through the public review process by periodically announcing the inclusion of any new projects on the Project Lists. This same process of public review and comment will be followed for any substantive change in the priority of the DWSRF Program. The community, the project score, the population, the total project costs, whether or not the community is eligible for principal forgiveness, the estimated construction milestones of the project, and a description of the project are provided in Attachment 1.
DWSRF ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
An estimated disbursement schedule for those projects on the DWSRF Project Lists receiving principal forgiveness is located in Attachment 2. GEFA created this disbursement schedule based on the eight quarters identified in the 2015 DWSRF payment schedule located in Attachment 3 which indicates the timeframe for requesting the DWSRF capitalization grant allotment from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) System. Some of the projects listed on the disbursement schedule in Attachment 2 are one phase of a larger project and some of the projects may have a construction schedule longer than the eight quarters identified in the DWSRF payment schedule.
The only type of assistance provided by the DWSRF Program will be loan financing, along with any required principal forgiveness as outlined in the applicable appropriations language. Assistance will be provided to municipalities and water/sewer authorities created by the Georgia state legislature for the construction, expansion and improvements to publicly-owned drinking water facilities. All borrowers must designate a repayment source(s) for each loan agreement signed with GEFA. All construction projects will meet the requirements of section 513 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1372) with respect to Davis-Bacon requirements and American Iron and Steel requirements, when applicable.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FINANCING
Standard DWSRF Financing Terms GEFA currently provides DWSRF loans to local governments and water/sewer authorities for up to 20 years at an interest rate of 100 basis points (1 percent) below the True Interest Cost (to the nearest hundredth of one percent) received by the state on its twenty year, competitively-bid, general obligation bond issue or 3.00 percent, whichever is lower. Additionally, GEFA charges a one-time 1 percent closing fee. The GEFA board of directors may adjust the rate or term in the event that GEFA is unable to obtain both a dedicated source of revenue and a full faith and credit pledge from the borrower.
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The 1 percent closing fee is a one-time loan closing fee, charged on each commitment when the contract is executed and paid within the first 12 months following contract execution. GEFA calculates the fee based on the total DWSRF financing provided for the project. GEFA deposits these funds into a separate non-project account. Program Income, generated from direct capitalization grant funds, and non-program income, generated from repayment funds, will both be collected and accounted for separately. Program income and non-program income can be seen as a source and use of funds in the Estimated Sources and Uses of Funds in Attachment 4.
DWSRF Water Conservation Financing Terms The interest rate for DWSRF-eligible water conservation projects will be 100 basis points (1 percent) below the rate GEFA charges for DWSRF loans (to the nearest hundredth of one percent). The GEFA board of directors may set a higher rate and/or a different term in the event that GEFA is unable to obtain both a dedicated source of revenue and a full faith and credit pledge from the borrower. The following types of DWSRF projects are eligible for a 1 percent water conservation interest rate reduction:
Installing or retrofitting water efficient devices, such as plumbing fixtures and appliances; Implementing incentive programs to conserve water such as rebates for water efficient
fixtures; Installing water meters in previously unmetered areas; Replacing broken/malfunctioning water meters or upgrading existing water meters with
Automatic Meter Reading systems (AMR); Water recycling and reuse projects that replace potable sources with non-potable sources;
and, Distribution pipe replacement or rehabilitation to reduce water loss and prevent water main
breaks.
DWSRF Energy Conservation Financing Terms The interest rate for DWSRF-eligible energy production and energy conservation projects will be 100 basis points (1 percent) below the rate GEFA charges for DWSRF loans (to the nearest hundredth of one percent). The GEFA board of directors may set a higher rate and/or a different term in the event that GEFA is unable to obtain both a dedicated source of revenue and a full faith and credit pledge from the borrower. The following types of DWSRF projects are eligible for a 1 percent energy production and conservation interest rate reduction:
Installing energy production projects at a publically-owned water treatment facility via wind, solar or geothermal power projects;
Projects that involve capturing energy from pipe flow and providing power to the water facility;
Projects that replace pumps and motors to reduce power consumption; and, Projects that eliminate pumps and pumping stations.
Additional Subsidization
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The language within the FY 2012 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 112-74) states, "That not less than 20 percent but not more than 30 percent of the funds made available under this title for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund capitalization grants shall be used by the State to provide additional subsidy to eligible recipients in the form of forgiveness of principal, negative interest loans, or grants (or any combination of these)." The DWSRF Program will offer principal forgiveness to the highest scored projects that qualify for principal forgiveness until the principal forgiveness is exhausted. Principal forgiveness will be provided as 40 percent of the total project not to exceed $500,000 per project. Communities with multiple projects of the same type on the Drinking Water Project list will only be allowed principal forgiveness on one project.
FY 2012 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 112-74) goes on to state, "additional subsidies can be provided to any eligible recipient of SRF assistance, although priority for additional subsidies should be given to communities that could not otherwise afford eligible projects or which are defined by the State as disadvantaged." GEFA will provide principal forgiveness to those communities located in "eligible" counties according to the OneGeorgia Authority's Eligibility Map. The OneGeorgia Authority uses income criteria including population, poverty rate and per capita income to identify eligible communities. For projects who are located in a "Conditionally Eligible" or "Not Eligible" county, who believe that they should be eligible for principal forgiveness funds due to the economic characteristics of the borrower, principal forgiveness funds could be offered if the Median Household Income (MHI) of the borrower is less than 80% of the state of Georgia's 2010 MHI. The state of Georgia's 2010 MHI is $49,604 according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The use of these affordability criteria will ensure that principal forgiveness will be provided to communities that might not otherwise be able to afford such projects.
4 PERCENT ADMINISTRATION SET-ASIDE
Georgia intends to use 4 percent of the capitalization grant for administrative purposes. Based on the potential FY 2015 allotment of $19,284,000, $771,360 will be reserved for administrative support to manage and operate the DWSRF Program. A detailed account of the personnel costs associated with the 4 percent account can be found in Attachment 5.
CRITERIA AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
Attachment 7 explains Georgia's criteria and method used to score and distribute funds to DWSRF Projects. Only those municipalities that have been designated as a "Qualified Local Government" and are in compliance with the Service Delivery Act of 1999 (House Bill 489), and appear on the Project List may receive a DWSRF loan commitment. Also, only those communities within the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD) that are in compliance or making a good faith effort toward compliance with the MNGWPD plans are eligible for DWSRF funding. Lastly, only those communities that are in compliance with plumbing code standards adopted through the Georgia Water Stewardship Act of 2010, codified in O.C.G.A. 8-2-3, will be eligible for financing through GEFA. Eligible project activities include planning, design, engineering and construction. Ineligible costs include maintenance and operation expenditures, projects needed primarily for fire protection, or projects to facilitate future growth. No funding commitment will be made until environmental approval has been granted and financial requirements have been met.
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DWSRF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The DWSRF Program has three short term goals:
1. In order to reduce the unliquidated obligations within the DWSRF program, GEFA will identify strategies to increase the use of DWSRF set-aside funds as well as increase the disbursement rate within the project accounts. In FY 2015, GEFA plans to fund the city of Atlanta's 150 million dollar project to construct a 12-foot underground tunnel from Hemphill WTP to fill the Bellwood Quarry. GEFA will fund this important project in multiple phases during FY 2015 FY 2017. GEFA plans to continue to fully utilize funds from FY 2013 and other previous grants to meet the EPA's guidance deadline of September 30, 2016.
2. GEFA will continue its effort to assist local governments with the required water loss audit process. GEFA will create a technical assistance program for large water systems to further identify areas which need improvement. Like GEFA's Phase II and Phase IIa program, this large water system program will provide technical assistance funds to large water systems to further curb both real and apparent water loss.
3. GEFA will continue its effort to grow its solar funding program which provides low-interest funding for solar projects located at water utilities. This program has received strong interest throughout the state and more and more projects are being developed. GEFA sees tremendous benefit in solar installments located at water utilities aimed to reduce annual system operating costs.
STATE MATCH REQUIREMENT
Under the provisions of the SDWA of 1996, Section 1452(e), each state is required to deposit an amount into the DWSRF equal to at least 20 percent of the total amount of the capitalization grant. Based on the potential FY 2015 allotment of $19,284,000, $3,856,800 in state match funds is required. The Georgia state legislature has provided sufficient general obligation bonds to GEFA to cover this requirement. GEFA will disburse these state bond funds along with federal direct capitalization grant funds in a manner that is proportionate to ensure the proper match on each loan disbursement. Each project which receives direct federal funds will receive a portion of the disbursement in federal grant funds (77.53 percent) and a portion of the disbursement in state match funds (22.47 percent). These state funds will be held outside the DWSRF until the disbursement is made. Once these state dollars are disbursed to a project, those funds and the interest paid on those funds will be returned to the program. Only project-related disbursements will be funded in this manner. None of the set-asides or administrative disbursements will be funded with state match funds.
ASSURANCES AND SPECIFIC PROPOSALS
In addition to the assurances that accompany the capitalization grant application (Standard Form 7

424) for the 2015 funds, the DWSRF Program further agrees to adhere to all the certifications covered within Operating Agreement approved by EPA in November 2011. The specific certifications are:
1. Capitalization Grant Acceptance 2. Payment Schedule 3. State Matching Funds 4. Commitment of 120% in One Year 5. All Funds Timely Expenditure 6. Enforceable Requirements of the Act 7. Cross Cutting Issues 8. State Law and Procedures 9. State Accounting and Auditing Procedures 10. Recipient Accounting and Auditing Procedures 11. Annual Report 12. Limitations on Eligibility 13. Environmental Review/NEPA-like Process 14. Maintain the Fund 15. Perpetuity 16. Types of Assistance 17. Priority List 18. Annual Audit 19. Annual Federal Oversight Review and Technical Assistance 20. Dispute Resolution 21. Transfer of Funds between SRF Programs
The Georgia SDWA of 1977, as amended, and the Rules for Safe Drinking Water, latest revision (10/16/98), require that before constructing a public water system, all public water systems must obtain EPD's approval of: 1) the source of water supply and 2) the means and methods of treating, purifying, storing, and distributing water to the public. Furthermore, before placing the public water system in operation, the owner must obtain a permit to operate from the EPD Director. Through the construction approval procedures and the issuance of operating permits, EPD ensures that public water systems are built and operated with adequate technical capacity to comply with existing and future state and federal drinking water regulations and standards. EPD also requires that public water systems have a certified operator. EPD also supports several programs of operator training and technical assistance helping to ensure that water systems and their operators maintain an adequate level of technical capacity.
As in previous years, DWSRF program managers will continue to coordinate with the EPA Region 4 office on items such as quarterly and annual reports, annual reviews, National Need Surveys, collection of NIMS data, training opportunities, and attendance at regional and national conferences, workshops, and various administrative program efforts.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This IUP is subject to review and comment by the public prior to incorporation into the 2015
capitalization grant application. A public notice was placed in the Fulton County Daily Report on Thursday January 28, 2015, announcing a public meeting on the DWSRF IUP on Thursday, February 24, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in GEFA's boardroom. In attendance at the public meeting were Jason Bodwell, GEFA, Michael Roberts, GEFA, Fuller Callaway, GEFA and Jenerrah Byron, GEFA. No one from the public attended the meeting. The meeting was closed at 10:15 a.m. GEFA posted the IUP on its website after the public meeting.
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Community Griffin Commerce

ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2015 PROJECT LIST

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

2015 PROJECT LIST

Eligible for Est. Bidding

Est. Project

40% Principal Principal Commitment Est. Construction Completion

Score Pop. Total Project Cost Forgivessness Forgiveness

Date

Start Date

Date

Project Description

80 23,451 $ 8,275,000.00 $

500,000 Yes

76 5,292 $

1,670,000 $

500,000 Yes

4/30/2015 9/15/2015

5/11/2015 9/15/2015

The project will replace and upgrade the existing Flint River Pump Station which supplies raw water to the Harry Simmons Water Treatment Plant and Heads Creek Reservoir. The existing pump station was constructed in 1929. The current Surface Water Withdrawal Permit #126-1190-01 has maximum 24 hour limit of 1/29/2016 13.2mgd and not to exceed a monthly average of 12.0mgd.
This project will include replacement of leaky water lines and old water meters, addition of pressure reducing valves, and raising an existing elevated tank to match others in the system. The applicant also wishes to use GEFA funding to start a water fixture rebate program that would offer rebates to customers who switch 2/16/2016 to low-flow fixtures.

Madison County IDBA

65 25,730 $

300,000 $

120,000 Yes

3/1/2016

4/1/2016

Installation of a 120kW solar energy generation system for Pump Stations #1 & #2 located at 4485 Hwy 98 E, Danielsville, GA. 7/1/2016 Energy generated will be used to offset current utility costs.

Roberta Baldwin

64

808 $

725,000 $

290,000 Yes

62 2,425 $

540,000 $

216,000 Yes

Claxton 2015 Project List

61 2,276 $

1,000,000 $

400,000 Yes

8/3/2015 12/1/2015
5/4/2015 10

8/3/2015

The project will include the decommissioning of a 60,000 gallon elevated tank, construction of approximately 4,700 L.F. of 8" water mains, installation of three (3) pressure reducing valves, and replacement of approximately 620 existing water meters with AMR meters. The project will also include upgrades to the existing telemetry system to improve communication between the existing high service pumps and the remaining water storage tanks. The applicant also wishes to use $10,000 in GEFA funding to start a water fixture rebate program that would offer rebates to 2/1/2016 customers who switch to low-flow fixtures.

2/1/2016

The City of Baldwin proposes to replace its existing water meters for 1600 customers with wireless automatic smart meter reading 8/1/2016 system.

5/4/2015

The City of Claxton needs to make improvements to the water system to keep facilities in good working order. The work includes distribution improvements of main replacement & adding loops 2/22/2016 and supply improvements of renovating Well Nos. 1 & 3.

Community Cochran Millen

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

2015 PROJECT LIST

Eligible for Est. Bidding

Est. Project

40% Principal Principal Commitment Est. Construction Completion

Score Pop. Total Project Cost Forgivessness Forgiveness

Date

Start Date

Date

Project Description

60 4,455 $

2,572,500 $

500,000 Yes

60 3,492 $

165,000 $

66,000 Yes

6/1/2015 3/1/2016

8/1/2015 4/1/2016

1. Rehabilitate 4 exis ng elevated storage tanks. 2. Replace approximately 15000 l.f. of 1" and 2" service lines with 6" mains, valves & fire hydrants for improved service and fire protec on. 3. Miscellaneous improvements to include replacement and addi onal valves in the distribu on system at strategic loca ons. 4. Replace approximately 2280 water meters with AMR Drive-By water meters with ancillary software and meter reading 12/31/2015 equipment. Installation of a 30kW solar energy generation facility for well #3 located at 110 Magnolia Ave, Millen, GA. Energy generated will be used to offset cost of electricity from u lity. Installation of a 36kW solar energy generation facility for well #2 located at 338 Walnut St, Millen, GA. Energy generated will be 7/1/2016 used to offset cost of electricity from utility.

Claxton

60 2,276 $

475,000 $

190,000 Yes

Notla Water Authority

55 17,289 $

910,000 $

364,000 Yes

3/1/2016 3/1/2016

4/1/2016

Installation of a 72kW solar energy generation system for pump located at W. James Street., Claxton, GA. Energy generated will be used to offset energy costs for these facili es. Installation of a 118kw solar energy generation system for the pump located at N. Peters St., Claxton, GA. Energy generated will 7/1/2016 be used to offset energy costs for these facilities.

4/1/2016

Installation of a 365kW solar energy generation facility for the water treatment plant located at 9813 State Hwy 325, Blairsville, GA. Energy generated will be used to offset costs of electricity 7/1/2016 from utility.

2015 Project List

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Community

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

2015 PROJECT LIST

Eligible for Est. Bidding

Est. Project

40% Principal Principal Commitment Est. Construction Completion

Score Pop. Total Project Cost Forgivessness Forgiveness

Date

Start Date

Date

Project Description

Blue Ridge
Cairo Hiawassee
Jones County Dahlonega 2015 Project List

52 1,210 $

195,000 $

78,000 Yes

46 9,239 $

1,189,645 $

475,858 Yes

44

808 $

750,000 $

300,000 Yes

44 23,369 $ 42 3,638 $

1,300,000 $ 430,968 $

500,000 Yes 172,387 Yes

7/6/2015
9/1/2015 8/1/2015
7/14/2015 9/1/2015 12

7/13/2015

This project includes replacement of +/-30 water meters ranging in size from 1" to 12". Nearly all of the city's existing large (greater than ") water meters are more than 10 years old, with inaccuracies estimated between 5% and 25%. This project will result in replacement of these aging meters with new meters that can be read remotely (AMR), eliminating the need for meter readers to visit these meters monthly. All 1" and 1-1/2" meters will be replaced within the existing meter boxes, while the 2" 12" meters will be installed within new meter vaults. The City has already replaced most of the " residential meters within the past 3-4 years. There will also be new "master" meters added within the system in order to detect water loss within specific areas of the existing distribution system. The City would like to divide up some of the major areas within the system (by using the master meters) in an attempt to locate the areas of greatest need with relation to water loss. These meters will help prompt repairs to 12/21/2015 the aging distribution system.

9/1/2015 9/1/2015
9/15/2015

Installation of Automated Metering Infrastructure. This will include retrofitting approximately 3,266 water meters with new interface units and replacing approximately 925 meters with new radio read meters including the interface units, base station, hardware, and software to operate the new system. In addition, any substandard meter assembly components will be replaced. (backflow preventers, stops, leaking tubing or unions. These improvements will allow city to reduce unaccounted water loss 12/1/2015 and have improved efficiency.
The City of Hiawassee proposes to add a 1.0 MGD filter unit at its water treatment facility in order to provide redundancy at the 4/1/2016 plant during peak periods. The project will consist of installing an iron removal system, back wash pump, additional chemical feed equipment, stand by generator, building modifications and miscellaneous piping. This project consists of rebuilding an 1970's era booster pump station. The project will replace old motors, install more efficient pumps, update and replace as needed all electrical wiring, original lights, 7/1/2017 and install a stand by generator.

9/1/2015 12/15/2015 Solar Panels on Water Treatment Plant

Community Argyle Statham Riceboro Nashville
Hartwell

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

2015 PROJECT LIST

Eligible for Est. Bidding

Est. Project

40% Principal Principal Commitment Est. Construction Completion

Score Pop. Total Project Cost Forgivessness Forgiveness

Date

Start Date

Date

Project Description

42

151 $

100,000 $

40,000 Yes

41 2,040 $

1,250,000 $

- No

10/1/2015 8/1/2015

11/2/2015 9/1/2015

This project will rehabilitate the City's elevated tank . The City is under consent order to rehabilitate their elevated tank because 12/31/2015 numerous people got sick last summer. The City of Statham proposes to reduce disinfectant by-products (DBP) in its water system through water distribution improvements, including reducing dead-ends in the water system by creating loops. The City also proposes to replace its existing water meters with wireless automatic smart meter reading 4/1/2016 system.

41

736 $

155,000 $

62,000 Yes

40 4,697 $

1,000,000 $

400,000 Yes

40 4,188 $

3,863,000 $

500,000 Yes

4/1/2015 5/1/2015
5/1/2016

4/1/2015

The proposed project includes water meter replacement using City forces which is needed because most of the meters are likely reading low. Also, the City wants to install a radio read system to 7/31/2015 facilitate faster and more accurate meter reading.

6/1/2015 6/1/2016

The city plans to replace 2,600 existing water meters with new radio read meters, install zone meters and purchase leak detection equipment to assist with locating leaking water lines 12/31/2015 and reducing non-revenue water. The current proposed project is for rehabilitation and upgrade of the exis ng treatment facili es, including: 1.Removal of alum sludge from holding ponds, to include land applica on of solids. 2.Replacement and/or install new 500,000-gallon clear well, high service pumps, and raw water pumps. a.Install emergency generators for pumps. 3.Repair degraded concrete in areas throughout facility, par cularly in treatment and storage wells. 4.Underdrain and filter media replacement. 5.Replace pneuma c actuated valves with electric actuated valves. 6.Replace exis ng dry chemical feed with new liquid chemical feed system. 7.Install SCADA monitoring system(s). 8.Raw water intake cleanout and repairs. 9.General building updates. 6/1/2017

Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority

38 21,016 $

2015 Project List

900,000 $

360,000 Yes

1/30/2016 13

2/16/2016

The Authority plans to loop existing water lines to improve water quality and pressure available in the Auraria / Burnt Stand and 10/1/2016 Lumpkin County Parkway area, including two highway crossings.

Community Senoia

Score 36

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

2015 PROJECT LIST

Eligible for Est. Bidding

Est. Project

40% Principal Principal Commitment Est. Construction Completion

Pop. Total Project Cost Forgivessness Forgiveness

Date

Start Date

Date

Project Description

1,738 $

3,000,000 $

- No

1/8/2016

2/1/2016

Replace leaking water lines, construct a 1 MG elevated tank, dredge the existing raw water reservoir and construct modifications to the water treatment plant to increase production 2/1/2017 capacity.

Clarkesville

36 1,248 $

699,000 $

Cusseta-Chattahoochee County

35 14,882 $

1,000,000 $

- Yes - Yes

11/30/2015 8/3/2015

11/30/2015

The City proposes to construct upgrades to its water treatment plant to include new chemical feed equipment, piping, pump, and instrumentation upgrades, needed replacements of aged plant equipment, repairs and rehabilitation for deteriorated structures, and other appurtenant improvements. The project is necessary to improve plant efficiency and to maintain reliable treatment and 12/30/2016 compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Replace antiquated filter at the Fire Tower Road Well, install approximately 5 miles of 8-inch water main with a 350 GPM 8/31/2015 12/30/2016 booster pump station and two pressure reducing stations.

Williamson Baldwin
Statham 2015 Project List

35

297 $

34 2,425 $

100,000 $ 1,225,000 $

34 2,040 $

1,200,000 $

- Yes - Yes
- No

10/8/2015 12/1/2015
8/1/2015 14

10/15/2015 1/1/2016

The City wishes to replace approximately 200 existing water meters, a large portion of which are over 15 years old with inaccuracies estimated between 5% and 20%. Recently, they have adopted a replacement program. However, the lengthy schedule does not allow them to immediately capture the lost revenue from under registered sells. As a re-seller, the City of Williamson must purchase all of their water at wholesale from the City of Griffin. Therefore, their unaccountable water is more expensive than it would be for a system with it's own source. By overhauling the metering equipment, the City would also be in a unique position to implement an AMR system, which would save them the money spent monthly for a third party to manually read every meter. That savings coupled with more accurate bills is expected 3/15/2016 to offset the capital expense incurred under this project. Proposed water treatment plant upgrades and enhancements to 12/17/2015 ensure water quality, reliability and operator safety

9/1/2015

The City of Statham proposes to enhance its water treatment facility, including sediment removal, renovate/replace the raw water intake structure, and construct an intermediate sediment 4/1/2016 pond

Community Cornelia Baldwin

Score 32

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

2015 PROJECT LIST

Eligible for Est. Bidding

Est. Project

40% Principal Principal Commitment Est. Construction Completion

Pop. Total Project Cost Forgivessness Forgiveness

Date

Start Date

Date

Project Description

3,674 $

1,200,000 $

- Yes

6/1/2015

7/1/2015

Replacement of aging, inaccurate water meters with new automated meter reading (AMR) meters. Also includes meter reading device and other related hardware and so ware necessary for functionality of AMR system. This will include replacement of meters from 3/4" up to 6" master meters. It will also include replacement of some deteriorated meter boxes and service lines 12/31/2015 where needed.

32 2,425 $

2,000,000 $

- Yes

10/1/2015

11/1/2015

The City proposes to upgrade undersized waterlines in the southeast section of the water service delivery area. The waterlines are over 40 years old and are unable to provide adequate pressure and flow to existing customers. There are constant breaks in the aging waterlines, which leads to increased 6/1/2016 O&M to repair the lines and large water losses.

Homerville Hart County WSA

32 2,803 $

710,000 $

32 22,997 $

2,500,000 $

Alma College Park

32 3,236 $

3,000,000 $

31 20,382 $

2,000,000 $

- Yes - Yes
- Yes - Yes

6/1/2015 6/1/2015
6/29/2015 9/1/2015

7/1/2015

Upgrade and replace residential and commercial water meters with new radio read meter system and install backflow prevention devices at every service not currently protected. The project will improve meter accuracy to 1,420 services and reduce non2/1/2016 revenue water from inaccurate meters.

7/1/2015 6/29/2015

HCWSA proposes to extend its water system to residents that currently lack a public water system. These residents are affected 4/1/2016 by dry or contaminated wells.
The City proposes to construct a 500,000 gallon elevated water tank, deep well, chemical feed system & building, and approximately 16,000 linear feet of large diameter water main. The project is intended to relieve stress on the existing water system caused by the recent additions of several large industrial water users and ensure both adequate pressure and flow are 4/24/2016 available to both existing and new customers.

10/1/2015

Development of 5-6 additional ground water wells with chemical feed and filtration equipment to supplement the City's purchased water capacity. Planned capacity is an additional 600,000 gallons 6/1/2016 per day.

2015 Project List

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Community Lakeland Winder
Douglas Lincoln County Atlanta Warm Springs Union Point Hart County WSA

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

2015 PROJECT LIST

Eligible for Est. Bidding

Est. Project

40% Principal Principal Commitment Est. Construction Completion

Score Pop. Total Project Cost Forgivessness Forgiveness

Date

Start Date

Date

Project Description

31 2,730 $

963,550 $

- Yes

31 10,201 $ 25,000,000 $

- No

31 10,639 $

2,000,000 $

30 8,348 $

2,200,000 $

29 416,474 $ 150,000,000 $

- Yes
- Yes - No

27

485 $

1,300,000 $

27 1,669 $

600,000 $

- Yes - Yes

8/3/2015 4/1/2015
7/1/2015 7/1/2015 7/1/2015 8/1/2015 8/1/2015

8/5/2015 7/1/2015

Installation of oxidation/filtration for sulfide reduction for two well locations in the City of Lakeland. This Project consists of preparing the site, installing oxidation and manganese dioxide filtration equipment, installing connection to system and 12/11/2015 backwash waste line, and constructing a housing for equipment. Winder/Auburn Reservoir Project - Land acquisition, developing raw water pump stations and pipeline to the reservoir, raw water pump station and pipeline to the existing water plant, and related upgrades to the Highway 53 WTP to accommodate the raw water including high rating filters 1 & 2, sludge handling and back up 12/1/2016 power supply.

7/1/2015

Two (2) Deep Well and water treatment facility rehabilitations and associated water system improvements. The two primary wells for the City of Douglas are rated for 1250 gpm. One is pumping less than 350 gpm. The other well is having mechanical problems. The issues with the wells will be exacerbated in the coming summer months and higher water 1/1/2016 usage.

Lincoln County proposes to extend its water system to residents in an area that currently lacks a public water system. The existing 8/1/2015 7/1/2016 private water system that serves some areas that are un-metered. 12-foot underground tunnel from Hemphill WTP to fill the 9/1/2015 12/31/2017 Bellwood Quarry. Two pumps stations on either end.
The proposed project will replace dilapidated and undersized existing water lines as well as provide a loop in the distribution system to alleviate water quality issues and low water pressure problems. The City also proposes to replace its existing water meters for 480 customers with wireless automatic smart meter 9/1/2015 2/1/2016 reading system.

9/1/2015

The proposed project will replace dilapidated and undersized existing water lines as well as provide a loop in the distribution system to alleviate water quality issues and low water pressure 9/1/2016 problems

27 22,997 $

750,000 $

- Yes

12/1/2015

HCWSA proposes to replace its existing water meters for ~1600 2/1/2016 8/1/2016 customers with wireless automatic smart meter reading system.

2015 Project List

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Community

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

2015 PROJECT LIST

Eligible for Est. Bidding

Est. Project

40% Principal Principal Commitment Est. Construction Completion

Score Pop. Total Project Cost Forgivessness Forgiveness

Date

Start Date

Date

Project Description

West Point

27 3,382 $

1,900,000 $

- Yes

8/31/2015

10/1/2015

Rehabilitate existing raw water intake and upgrade raw water 6/1/2016 pump station, high-rate existing water treatment plant

Rabun County WSA

24 15,050 $

4,400,000 $

- Yes

12/1/2015

1/1/2016

The Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA) proposes to construct a ground storage tank and construct 25,000 Linear feet of 12-Inch transmission mains along the US 441 corridor from south of Clayton to just north of Mountain City. This main would provide much needed redundancy by enabling the authority to move water from the Lake Rabun water plant or the Rabun Gap 1/1/2017 water plant to any portion of the water distribution system.

Dillard Jones County

24

198 $

1,600,000 $

24 23,639 $

150,000 $

Hogansville Gay

24 2,774 $

1,250,000 $

22

149 $

400,000 $

Rabun County WSA

22 15,050 $

3,120,000 $

- Yes - Yes
- Yes - Yes - Yes

12/1/2015 7/1/2015
10/1/2015 6/1/2015
12/1/2015

1/1/2016

The City of Dillard proposes to extend its water system with approx 21,500 L.F. of 6-10" waterline and construct a 200,000 water tank to residents in an area of the City that currently lacks a public water system. These residents are affected by dry or contaminated wells. The proposed water tank will be the first storage tank in the City. Currently, the City relies on other water 1/1/2017 suppliers to supply flow, pressure, and storage.

6/15/2015 11/2/2015

This project consists of installing 2 stand by generators, automatic 6/1/2016 transfer switches, wiring and concrete generator pads.
The City needs to construct water system improvements to alleviate low pressure areas within the service area, improve hydraulics from the purchased connection with the City of Lagrange and improve distribution system reliability at the I-85 interchange and the City's connection to supply the Meriwether 8/1/2016 County Development Authority.

The City of Gay proposes to replace meters and service lines, and 7/1/2015 4/1/2016 rehabilitate an existing water tank

1/1/2016

RCWSA proposes to extend its water system to residents in an area of Rabun County that currently lack a public water system. 1/1/2017 These residents are affected by dry or contaminated wells.

2015 Project List

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Community Union Point Wadley Surrency
Hiawassee Braselton Harlem Blairsville

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

2015 PROJECT LIST

Eligible for Est. Bidding

Est. Project

40% Principal Principal Commitment Est. Construction Completion

Score Pop. Total Project Cost Forgivessness Forgiveness

Date

Start Date

Date

Project Description

22 1,669 $

2,900,000 $

17 2,088 $

438,000 $

17

237 $

130,000 $

- Yes - Yes - Yes

12/1/2015 6/1/2005 6/1/2015

Proposed water treatment plant upgrades and enhancements to 1/1/2016 3/1/2017 ensure water quality, reliability and operator safety

8/1/2015

Water meter replacement to include replacing existing residential and commercial meters with touch read meters to reduce 12/1/2015 unaccounted for water.

7/1/2015

Replace 190 old and inaccurate water meters with radio read meters and upgraded billing system. The project will include installation of backflow prevention devices to prevent cross11/2/2015 connection contamination.

15

808 $

650,000 $

- Yes

12 1,206 $

1,500,000 $

12 1,814 $

1,665,000 $

- No - Yes

5

659 $

1,611,000 $

- Yes

$ 250,927,663.00 $ 6,034,245.20

8/1/2015 8/1/2015 6/1/2015 1/1/2016

9/1/2015 9/1/2015 9/1/2015 1/1/2016

The City of Hiawassee proposes to add a 250,000 gallon elevated storage tank in order to provide improved pressure and flow to an an area in the water system that has low pressure and flow, as 4/1/2016 well as adding redundancy in the system.
The Town of Braselton proposes to extend its reuse water distribution system by installing approximately 25,000 linear feet of 8" to 2" reuse distribution main in the northwest section of 5/1/2016 Town
Water system improvements consisting of expanding water service area to the Lone Oak area for reliable water supply and 2/1/2016 fire protection. The City of Blairsville proposes to rehabilitate its existing water treatment facility, including replacement of aging components, replacement of filter media, and installing grit removal and 7/1/2016 mechanical screen.

2015 Project List

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ATTACHMENT 2 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE

PROJECT Griffin Commerce Madison County IDBA Roberta Baldwin Claxton Cochran Millen Claxton Notla Water Authority Blue Ridge Cairo Hiawassee Jones County Dahlonega Argyle Statham Riceboro Nashville Hartwell

LOAN
AMOUNT 8,275,000 1,670,000

BINDING COMM.

CONSTR. START

DATE 4/1/2015 8/1/2015

DATE 5/11/2015 9/15/2015

TARGET COMPL.
DATE 1/29/2016 2/16/2016

1ST QTR 4/15-6/15

300,000 725,000 540,000 1,000,000 2,572,500 165,000 475,000

3/1/2016 7/1/2015 1/1/2016 4/1/2015 7/1/2015 3/1/2016 3/1/2016

4/1/2016 8/3/2015 2/1/2016 5/4/2015 8/1/2015 4/1/2016 4/1/2016

7/1/2016 2/1/2016 8/1/2016 2/22/2016 12/31/2015 7/1/2016 7/1/2016

910,000 195,000 1,189,645 750,000 1,050,000 430,968 100,000 1,250,000 155,000 1,000,000 3,863,000

3/1/2016 6/1/2015 8/1/2015 8/1/2015 8/1/2015 9/1/2015 10/1/2015 8/1/2015 3/1/2015 5/1/2015 5/1/2016

4/1/2016 7/13/2015 9/1/2015 9/1/2015 9/15/2015 9/1/2015 11/2/2015 9/1/2015 4/1/2015 6/1/2015 6/1/2016

7/1/2016 12/21/2015 12/1/2015
4/1/2016 7/1/2017 12/15/2015 12/31/2015 4/1/2016 7/31/2015 12/31/2015 6/1/2017

2ND QTR
7/15-9/15 1,500,000 400,000

3TH QTR
10/15-12/15 1,000,000 200,000

4TH QTR
1/16-3/16 1,000,000 200,000

1ST QTR
4/16-6/16 1,000,000 200,000

2ND QTR
7/16-9/16 1,000,000 200,000

3TH QTR
10/16-12/16 1,000,000 200,000

4TH QTR
1/17-3/17 1,000,000 $ 200,000 $

TOTAL
DISBURS. 7,500,000 1,600,000

250,000

150,000 500,000

200,000 200,000 150,000 200,000

150,000 75,000 150,000 200,000 82,500 175,000

150,000 150,000 75,000 75,000 200,000 41,250 100,000

100,000 150,000 75,000 75,000 200,000 41,250 100,000

50,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 200,000 $
$ 100,000 $

300,000 725,000 500,000 925,000 1,500,000 165,000 475,000

35,000 200,000
75,000 200,000

35,000 100,000 150,000
100,000
150,000 55,000 100,000

35,000 100,000 100,000 300,000 100,000 50,000 150,000 25,000 100,000

300,000 35,000 100,000 100,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 100,000
100,000

100,000 35,000 100,000 100,000 150,000 100,000
100,000
100,000 500,000

100,000 20,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 30,968
100,000
100,000 500,000

100,000 $ $
100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $
$ $ 100,000 $ $ 100,000 $ 500,000 $

600,000 195,000 800,000 650,000 800,000 430,968 100,000 700,000 155,000 800,000 1,500,000

Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority
TOTAL $

900,000 27,516,113

1/1/2016 2/16/2016

10/1/2016

0 2,660,000

2,540,000

200,000 3,110,000

200,000 3,267,500

200,000 3,476,250

200,000 3,292,218

100,000 $ 2,975,000 $

900,000 21,320,968

2015 DWSRF Estimated Disbursement Schedule

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ATTACHMENT 3 - 2015 ASAP DWSRF Payment Schedule DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND 2015 ASAP PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Payment No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total

Federal Fiscal Year

Quarter

Date

3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3th Quarter 4th Quarter 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter

4/2015 - 6/2015 7/2015 - 9/2015 10/2015 - 12/2015 1/2016 - 3/2016 4/2016 - 6/2016 7/2016 - 9/2016 10/2016 - 12/2016 1/2017 - 3/2017

Amount ($)
-$0-$0-$0$4,821,000 $4,821,000 $4,821,000 $4,821,000 -$0$19,284,000

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ATTACHMENT 4 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
ESTIMATED SOURCES AND USES

Sources & Uses
Sources 2012 Direct Capitalization Grant Funds 2013 Direct Capitalization Grant Funds 2014 Direct Capitalization Grant Funds 2015 Direct Capitalization Grant Funds State Match Funds Repayments
DWSRF Repayments Fees Collected
Closing Fee Investment Earnings (Short & Long Term)
DWSRF Federal Fund DWSRF State-Match Fund Closing Fee (program) Closing Fee (non-program)
Total Sources $ Uses DWSRF Disbursements - 2013 Cap Grant DWSRF Disbursements - 2014 Cap Grant DWSRF Disbursements - 2015 Cap Grant DWSRF Disbursements - State Match DWSRF set-aside (2%) DWSRF Administration (4%) DWSRF set-aside (10% & 15%)
Total Uses $

1ST QTR 4/15-6/15
1,000,000 4,750,000
1,292,025
3,100,000
75,000
37,500 10,500
1,825 65
10,266,915.00 $
4,150,000 0 0
1,292,025 100,000 500,000
1,000,000 7,042,025.00 $

2ND QTR 7/15-9/15

3TH QTR 10/15-12/15

4,900,000 850,000

5,750,000

1,292,025

1,292,025

3,200,000

3,300,000

75,000

75,000

37,575 10,521
1,829 65
10,367,015.00 $

37,650 10,542
1,833 65
10,467,115.00 $

3,300,000 850,000 -
1,292,025 100,000 500,000
1,000,000 7,042,025.00 $

4,177,000
1,292,025
73,000 500,000 1,000,000 7,042,025.00 $

4TH QTR 1/16-3/16
5,750,000
1,292,025
3,300,000
75,000
37,725 10,563
1,837 65
10,467,215.00 $
4,177,000
1,292,025
73,000 500,000 1,000,000 7,042,025.00 $

1ST QTR 4/16-6/16
5,750,000 4,821,000 2,375,304
3,300,000
75,000
37,800 10,584
1,841 65
16,371,593.70 $
4,177,000 4,821,000 2,375,304
73,000 500,000 1,000,000 12,946,303.70 $

2ND QTR 7/16-9/16

3TH QTR 10/16-12/16

1,184,000 4,821,000 1,349,324

4,821,000 1,083,279

3,400,000

3,400,000

75,000

75,000

37,876 10,605
1,845 65
10,879,714.50 $

37,952 10,626
1,849 65
9,429,770.70 $

109,000 4,321,000 1,349,324
75,000 500,000 1,000,000 7,354,323.50 $

3,246,000 1,083,279 75,000 500,000 1,000,000 5,904,278.70 $

4TH QTR 1/17-3/17
$ $ $ 4,821,000 $ 1,083,279 $
3,500,000 $
75,000 $
38,028 $ 10,647 $
1,853 $ 65 $
9,529,871.70 $
-$ -$ 3,246,000 $ 1,083,279 $ 75,000 $ 500,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 5,904,278.70 $

Total
1,000,000.00 9,650,000.00 19,284,000.00 19,284,000.00 11,059,284.60
26,500,000.00
600,000.00
302,106.00 84,588.00 14,712.00 520.00
87,779,210.60
7,450,000.00 13,490,000.00 15,634,000.00 11,059,284.60
644,000.00 4,000,000.00 8,000,000.00 60,277,284.60

2014 DWSRF - Estimated Sources and Uses

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ATTACHMENT 5 2015 DWSRF 2 Percent & 4 Percent Set-Aside Work Plan

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996 include a section authorizing states to provide funding for certain non-project activities called set-asides. States are required to describe, in their Intended Use Plans (IUP), the amount of funds that they will use for these activities. If a state does not expend all of its set-asides, the state may transfer the monies to the DWSRF project account.

4 Percent Administration (2015 - $771,360)

Set-Aside Activity DWSRF Administration

Activity Activities include project reviews and approvals; planning; project development; information tracking; information gathering and development of the National Needs Survey; project ranking; issuing Notices of No Significant Impact (NONSI) and Categorical Exclusions (CE); construction management; MBE/WBE requirements; project inspections; assistance with the National Information Management System (NIMS); and administration of EPD's set-aside activities all programmatic, financial and legal aspects of making loans with DWSRF funds. Total

Cost EPD Contract: $300,000 GEFA staff $471,360
$771,360

Comments Any remaining funds will be banked to administer the DWSRF Program in future years.

2 Percent Small System Technical Assistance and Leak Detection (2015 - $385,680)

Set-Aside Activity Small System Water Loss Abatement Technical Assistance Program

Activity Technical Assistance Program

Cost $185,680

Comments GEFA will continue implementing programs in support of Georgia Water Stewardship Act of 2010.

Small System Technical Assistance

Georgia Rural Water Association: technical assistance field visits to governmentally-owned and non-governmentally-owned public water systems as well as perform visits during the contract period to provide Synthetic Organic Compound sampling assistance.

FY 2015 Contract: $200,000

Total

$385,680

A contract will be signed for FY 2015.

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ATTACHMENT 7 - Ranking Criteria for DWSRF Projects Georgia Environmental Finance Authority 2015 DWSRF Project Solicitation Project Ranking Criteria

(Maximum Point Total - 100 Points)*

Projects will be rated in five categories to determine their eligibility and selection for funding under the DWSRF Program.

DRINKING WATER SRF

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND SCORING SYSTEM 1. Project Readiness To Proceed (maximum of 30 points) 2. Organizational and Technical Capacity (maximum of 20 points) 3. Project Benefits (pick one only) a. Public Health Compliance Benefit (maximum of 40 points) b. Energy Conservation/Production and Efficiency Benefit (maximum of 40 points) c. Water Efficiency Benefit (maximum of 40 points) 4. Other Applicant or Project Attributes (maximum of 10 points)

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND SCORING SYSTEM

1. Project Readiness To Proceed (maximum of 30 points) CHECK ALL THAT APPLY a. State Environmental Review Process complete NONSI or CE approved b. State Environmental Review Process progress NONSI or CE issued c. Completed application part 1 submitted to GEFA

10 pts 10 pts 10 pts

2. Organizational and Technical Capacity (maximum of 20 points) ANY BELOW THAT APPLY a. Applicant maintains a central asset inventory (with descriptive information about assets such as age, size, construction materials, location, installation date, condition, and remaining useful life) and a complete water system map. b. Applicant maintains long-term water and / or sewer Capital Improvement Plan (covering at least the next 5 years). c. Applicant funds a dedicated capital improvement reserve from current revenues (i.e., creates an asset annuity). d. Applicant has either implemented an increasing block rate fee structure or created a water conservation education campaign.

5 pts
5 pts 5 pts 5 pts

3. Project Benefits Project should fit into one of these three categories (Public Health Compliance Benefit, Energy Efficiency Benefit or Water Efficiency Benefit)

Public Health Compliance Benefit (maximum of 40 points) ANY BELOW THAT APPLY
a. Project is needed to fully address deficiencies documented in an enforcement action (e.g. Notice of Violation, Consent Order, Administrative Order, etc.) (Order # ___________________)
b. Project will bring public water system into immediate compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act
c. Project will correct violation and/or deficiencies posing "chronic" health risk to public d. Project is needed to maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act e. Project is needed to fully address deficiencies documented in Sanitary Survey f. Project primarily involves system and/or facility upgrades to create redundancy and enhance
system reliability
Energy Conservation/Production and Efficiency Benefit (maximum of 40 points) ANY BELOW THAT APPLY
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10 pts
8 pts
7 pts 5 pts 5 pts 5 pts

a. Project will create renewable energy from wind, solar, geothermal or micro-hydroelectric and provide power to the utility. Power must feed into the grid in which the utility draws from and/or directly connects to the utility.
b. Project designed to reduce energy consumption by the utility via the replacement of pumps and/or motors, blowers, SCADA equipment, lighting upgrades or other energy savings products or processes.
c. Energy management planning projects, including energy assessments, energy audits, optimization studies and other projects designed to determine high use energy areas.
Water Efficiency Benefit (maximum of 40 points) ANY BELOW THAT APPLY
a. Project to replace leaking water lines in an attempt to identify and reduce system-wide real water loss. Project may include the purchase of leak detection equipment.
b. Project to replace old water meters and install a more efficient method (such as automatic meter reading (AMR) or advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)) to read, record and track water usage and reduce system-wide apparent water losses.
c. Project to create a water fixture or irrigation system retrofit or rebate program. d. Projects to install pressure reducing valves to curb excess water loss.
4. Other Applicant or Project Attributes (maximum of 10 points) ANY BELOW THAT APPLY a. Project benefits more than one system or community (e.g. interconnection of two or more public water system). b. Project entails the use of new, promising technology or represents an innovative approach to delivering high-quality drinking water and protecting human health. c. Project will increase system operating revenues or decrease system operating expenses leading to the greater financial integrity of the water system.

15 pts 15 pts 10 pts
10 pts 10 pts 10 pts 10 pts
4 pts 4 pts 2 pts

* GEFA reserves the right to verify any information submitted within the pre-application.

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ATTACHMENT 8 Public Meeting Summary On Thursday February 24, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) held a public meeting on the 2015 Intended Use Plan for the Clean Water & Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. The meeting took place in the GEFA boardroom located on the 9th Floor of the Harris Tower at 233 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. GEFA posted the 2015 Drinking Water Lists on its website prior to the public meeting and notified all stakeholders that the IUP was available for public review.
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ATTACHMENT 9 Loan Program Policies LOAN PROGRAM POLICIES (WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS) JANUARY 2015
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority's (GEFA) water, land and solid waste loan programs is to provide affordable financing to local governments throughout Georgia to develop environmental infrastructure that protects public health, preserves our natural resources and promotes economic development. GEFA sustains this mission through effective, efficient and prudent management of these public resources.
2. APPLICABILITY
Loan program policies govern the use of funds managed within: the Georgia Fund loan program; the Georgia Reservoir and Water Supply Fund loan program; the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program; and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program.
3. SUB-PROGRAMS
GEFA operates several sub-programs within specific funds. These sub-programs include:
a. Georgia Fund Environmental Emergency Loan Program Assists communities in financing improvements that are necessary to eliminate actual or potential public health hazards. To be eligible, the project must directly address system needs caused by an event that occurred within the past six months. The project must have a sense of urgency and cannot be caused by a lack of maintenance of the water or sewer system. Relevant terms are addressed in these policies. Interim Loan Financing Program Assists local governments that have a known source of permanent financing for a water and/or sewer project, but require financing for the construction period of the project. Relevant terms are addressed in these policies.
b. Georgia Reservoir and Water Supply Fund Governor's Water Supply Program Assists local governments with developing new sources of water supply adequate to meet future water demands.
c. Clean Water SRF Land Conservation Loan Program GEFA makes land conservation loans through the Clean Water SRF that achieve the objectives of the Georgia Land Conservation Program (GLCP) and the federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
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4. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS
a. Type of Entity: GEFA can only make funding commitments to local governments and instrumentalities of the state, including any municipal corporation, county or local water or sewer or sanitary district, and any state or local authority, board, or political subdivision created by the General Assembly or pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the state, or nongovernmental entity with an approved land conservation project.
b. Minimum Recipient Qualifications i. Qualified Local Government Municipalities and counties must be certified as Qualified Local Governments by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). ii. Service Delivery Strategy Municipalities, counties and authorities must be included in a DCAverified Service Delivery Strategy. Additionally, the project for which an applicant seeks financing must be consistent with the verified strategy. iii. State Audit Requirements Municipalities, counties, authorities and nongovernmental entities must be in compliance with all state audit requirements. iv. Metro Plan Compliance Municipalities, counties and authorities located within the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD) can receive GEFA financing if the director of the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has certified that the applicant/recipient is in compliance or is making a good faith effort to comply with all MNGWPD plans and/or enforcement measures. v. Updated Building Codes Municipalities and counties must have adopted and enforce the provisions of O.C.G.A. 8-2-3 relating to installation of high-efficiency plumbing fixtures. vi. Current Loan Agreements A current GEFA borrower can receive additional GEFA financing only if the borrower is in compliance with the existing credit documents (e.g., loan agreement and promissory note).
vii. Nongovernmental Entities Nongovernmental entities must be a nonprofit organization with a primary purpose of permanently protecting or conserving land and natural resources, as evidenced by their organizational documents, consistent with O.C.G.A. 12-6A-2(9.1).
5. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
GEFA's loan programs can provide financing for a broad range of water, sewer, stormwater, non-point source pollution prevention, land conservation, and solid waste projects. Specific project eligibility varies by program. The types of projects eligible for financing from each program are listed under the respective program below. There are specific project eligibility requirements that apply to all GEFA financing. The minimum project requirements are listed below.
a. The Georgia Fund may finance these types of projects: Water projects for supplying, distributing, and treating water and diverting, channeling, or controlling water flow consistent with O.C.G.A. 50-23-4(5)(A). Sewer projects for collecting, treating, or disposing of sewage consistent with O.C.G.A. 50-23-4(5)(B). Solid Waste projects for collecting, treating, recycling, composting, or disposing of solid waste consistent with O.C.G.A. 50-23-4(5)(C).
b. The Georgia Reservoir and Water Supply Fund may finance these types of projects: Expanding existing water supply, amenity or flood control reservoirs for water supply; Converting flood control or amenity reservoirs to water supply reservoirs;
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Increasing safe yield of existing water supply reservoirs through the addition of pump storage capability;
Removing sediment from existing water supply reservoirs to increase safe yield; Establishing new water supply reservoirs; Interconnecting water systems for supply and/or supply redundancy; Drilling new wells, including for direct potable use or stream flow augmentation that protects
or enhances water supply; Reopening inactive wells; Desalination; Developing aquifer storage and recovery capability; Indirect potable reuse systems; and Project planning, design and permitting.
c. The Clean Water SRF may finance projects consistent with the eligibility requirements contained in the CWA. Such projects include:
Projects for collecting, treating, or disposing of sewage under section 212 of the CWA. Projects for the implementation of a nonpoint source pollution control management program under
section 319 of the CWA, including projects that permanently protect conservation land as defined by O.C.G.A. 12-6A-2(5).
d. The Drinking Water SRF may finance projects consistent with the eligibility requirements contained in Safe Drinking Water Act (CFR 35.3520). Such projects should address present or prevent future violations of health- based drinking water standards or be needed to maintain compliance with existing national primacy drinking water regulations for contaminants with acute chronic health effects. Such projects include: Installation or upgrade of facilities to improve the quality of drinking water; Installation or replacement of transmission and distribution pipes to improve pressure or prevent leaks or breaks; Rehabilitation of wells or development of new water sources to replace contaminated sources; Installation or upgrade of storage facilities; Consolidation of water systems; and Creation of a new water system.
e. Minimum Project Eligibility Requirements Under all GEFA Loan Programs i. EPD must deem the project environmentally acceptable. ii. Any proposed reservoir project must conform to the standards and procedures outlined in O.C.G.A. 125-472(b). iii. As required by the Georgia Comprehensive State-wide Water Management Plan, all financing for multi- jurisdictional reservoir projects will be contingent upon all parties signing binding water use agreements.
f. Minimum Project Eligibility Requirements Under the Federal State Revolving Fund Programs In addition to meeting the other applicable eligibility requirements outlined in these policies, projects receiving funding through the Clean Water SRF or the Drinking Water SRF must comply with all applicable federal statutes, rules and regulations. These requirements include, but are not limited to: i. Each project must be included in an Intended Use Plan submitted by GEFA to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ii. Each project must successfully complete the State Environmental Review Process, administered by EPD and receive a Notice of No Significant Impact or Categorical Exclusion. 44

iii. Each recipient must certify it's compliant with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by completing EPA Form 4700-4.
iv. Each project must comply with applicable federal procurement and labor rules, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise utilization, Equal Employment Opportunity, the Davis Bacon Act, and requirements that may arise in future federal law or future federal assistance agreements.
6. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Recipients of GEFA financing may use GEFA funds to pay for the following activities related to an eligible project:
Feasibility analysis Project design Construction, grading, site preparation, dredging, etc. Land acquisition needed for project implementation Stream or wetland mitigation Administrative and/or legal services System purchase
Engineering, Legal and Administrative Costs GEFA funds may be utilized for engineering, design, administrative costs, facilities planning, and land acquisition provided that these costs are necessary for the completion of the project defined by the scope of work and identified in the budget of the approved loan agreement. Such eligible costs incurred prior to the execution of a loan agreement are eligible for reimbursement with a GEFA loan. GEFA funds should not be applied to such costs in greater proportion than GEFA funds are applied to construction costs. GEFA and EPD will monitor project budgets and a test of reasonableness will be applied to these project cost items. This is done to ensure that GEFA funds are utilized in construction to the maximum extent feasible.
Planning-Only Activities Loans for planning-only activities, such as feasibility studies, engineering, design, administration, facilities planning or mitigation, etc., are allowable under the Georgia Reservoir and Water Supply Fund only. Approval and disbursement of planning-only loan funds does not represent endorsement of the proposed project by the state, does not represent pre-approval for any required permit, and does not ensure future funding commitments by the state.
Purchase of Existing Systems An application that proposes to purchase an existing water and/or wastewater system must be accompanied by a certification of the value of the system by a registered professional engineer. GEFA will require other information as needed to document the content and costs of the purchase.
GEFA's loan agreement provides additional information about activities for which a borrower may or may not use GEFA funds.
7. PROGRAM MAXIMUMS
Loans available from GEFA are subject to the following maximums.
a. Loan Amount
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1. The maximum loan amount is $10,000,000 per borrower per year. 2. The maximum loan amount for environmental emergency loans is $500,000 per project. 3. The maximum loan amount for interim loan financing is $3,000,000 per project. ii. Georgia Reservoir and Water Supply Fund 1. The maximum loan amount will be determined based on availability of funds. 2. The maximum loan amount for planning-only loans is $3,000,000 per borrower per year.
iii. Clean Water SRF The maximum loan amount is $25,000,000 per borrower per year.
iv. Drinking Water SRF The maximum loan amount is $25,000,000 per borrower per year.
b. Amortization Period
i. Georgia Fund 1. The maximum amortization period is 20 years. 2. The maximum amortization period for environmental emergency loans is 10 years.
ii. Georgia Reservoir and Water Supply Fund 1. The maximum amortization period is 40 years. 2. The maximum amortization period for planning-only loans is 10 years.
iii. Clean Water SRF The maximum amortization period is the lesser of 30 years or the useful life of the project.
iv. Drinking Water SRF The maximum amortization period is 20 years.
8. INTEREST RATES
GEFA indexes the interest rates it charges to the true interest cost (to the nearest hundredth of one percent) received by the state on its 20-year, competitively-bid, general obligation bond issue. This is GEFA's benchmark rate, though any of the standing interest rate adjustments described below may apply.
Federal Loans For loans made through the Clean Water SRF or the Drinking Water SRF, GEFA will charge an interest rate that is 100 basis points (1 percent) below GEFA's benchmark rate or 3.00 percent, whichever is lower.
Interest Rate Concessions GEFA provides the following interest rate concessions for eligible borrowers or eligible projects under the specified funding programs.
Georgia Fund and Georgia Reservoir and Water Supply Fund
Environmental Emergency Environmental Emergency Loans may receive an interest rate 100 basis points (1 percent) below GEFA's benchmark rate.
Georgia Fund, the Clean Water SRF and the Drinking Water SRF
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rate 100 basis points (1 percent) below GEFA's benchmark rate.
PlanFIRST Community Communities designated as a PlanFIRST Community by DCA may receive an interest rate 50 basis points (1/2 of one percent) below GEFA's benchmark rate for a full- term loan.
Water Conservation Loans Communities seeking financing for an eligible water conservation project (identified in the applicable GEFA literature on financing water conservation) may receive an interest rate 100 basis points (1 percent) below the prevailing interest rate for the program through which it is to be funded, as provided for in these policies.
Energy Conservation Loans Communities seeking financing for an eligible energy conservation project (identified in the applicable GEFA literature on financing energy conservation) may receive an interest rate 100 basis points (1 percent) below the prevailing interest rate for the program through which it is to be funded, as provided for in these policies.
Land Conservation Loans Communities seeking financing for an eligible land conservation project (identified in the applicable GEFA literature on financing land conservation) may receive an interest rate 200 basis points (2 percent) below GEFA's benchmark rate, as provided for in these policies.
Interest Rate Concessions Limitations The interest rate concessions described above may not be used in combination on the same portion of a loan. GEFA reserves the right to limit such rate concessions as it deems appropriate under the circumstances at the time such concession is granted. The interest rate concession may be reverted or changed back to the nominal interest rate under certain circumstances, such as a community no longer qualifying for the applicable designation or an event of default by the community has occurred as defined in the loan agreement. Under such circumstances, the interest rate concession will terminate and the community will become liable for the stated, nominal interest rate existing at the time the loan was approved by the GEFA board of directors. Said nominal rate will go into effect from that point forward and will not be implemented on a retroactive basis. Interest rate discounts are approved by the GEFA board of directors at the time of a loan or loan increase approval and are not retroactively applied after approval.
Special Loan Terms The GEFA board may approve loans with different interest rates or specialized terms (e.g., principal forgiveness) that are consistent with specific program objectives and/or relevant federal requirements.
9. FEES
GEFA will assess certain fees to loan recipients.
Loan Closing Fee GEFA will charge a loan closing fee of 1 percent of the principal loan amount (as designated in the loan agreement) for each loan. For loans under the Environmental Emergency Loan Program and Interim Loan Financing Program, GEFA will charge a loan closing fee of 0.5 percent of the principal loan amount (as designated in the loan agreement) for each loan. This loan closing fee is payable on the dates specified by GEFA with no less than 30 days prior written notice.
Loan Servicing Fees Under specific circumstances, GEFA will charge the following loan servicing fees:
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GEFA will assess a non-sufficient funds fee (NSF) in the event the borrower fails to have sufficient funds in its designated ACH account at the time the payment is due. The payment due may be for any type of payment due under the credit documents including closing fees, construction interest, monthly principal and interest payments or any other fee. GEFA will charge the NSF fee to the borrower for each loan for which payment is due and not available.
GEFA will assess a late fee for any payment not received by the 15th of the month in which the payment is due. This will be in addition to any NSF fees assessed in the same month.
GEFA will assess a monthly loan continuation fee in the event the borrower fails to draw funds within six months of loan agreement execution.
For specific details related to these fees, refer to the Loan Servicing Fee Schedule that is available on GEFA's website.
10. LOAN SECURITY
For purposes of securing its loans, GEFA shall require a revenue and full-faith-and-credit pledge of each borrower and any other special loan condition it may deem necessary (e.g., debt service reserve, etc.). For borrowers, such as authorities, that lack taxation authority or lack adequate taxation authority to provide a full-faith-and-credit pledge commensurate with the value of the loan, GEFA will require those borrowers to sign an agreement with a local government that is willing and able to provide a full-faith-andcredit pledge to back the loan. In those cases where the borrower is unable to secure such an agreement, GEFA may require additional security by other means.
11. PROCUREMENT
Procurement of construction contracts, construction services, materials, and equipment in GEFA-financed projects must be public, open, and competitive, as defined by both state law and the procurement requirements of GEFA funding contracts. Funded construction must meet the requirements of both state law and GEFA funding contracts.
12. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD INTEREST
Unless otherwise specified in the promissory note, GEFA will accrue interest on any funds disbursed during the construction period of the project at the interest rate approved by the GEFA board. GEFA will bill the borrower for this interest monthly until the loan goes into repayment.
13. RELEASE OF GEFA FUNDS
Borrowers may request payouts of funds/draws on a monthly basis with only one draw request permitted per calendar month. Requests must be submitted on GEFA drawdown forms. All requests must be accompanied by appropriate support documentation (e.g., invoices).
EPD will monitor construction and endorse GEFA payments in accordance with observed progress. Payments will be conditional on compliance with loan or grant agreement requirements and applicable project approvals issued by EPD. To allow monitoring, the loan or grant recipient must notify EPD prior to commencing construction. Drawdown requests will not be paid until a notice to proceed has been issued. GEFA may, at its option and on request by the borrower, pay out funds for eligible land acquisition (including easements) before the notice to proceed has been issued.
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GEFA will pay out its funds in accordance with the project budget in the loan or grant agreement on a reimbursement basis. If the budget reflects additional funding sources and proportional payment of specific budgeted costs, GEFA will pay toward those expenses according to the budget reflected in the approved budget, unless otherwise agreed upon by GEFA, EPD and the borrower.
14. LOAN EXECUTION DEADLINE
If the loan agreement and/or promissory note are not executed within six months (180 days) from the date of the board approval, GEFA reserves the right to terminate its commitment.
15. LOAN RESTRUCTURING
For the purpose of this policy, loan restructuring is the act of changing the terms and/or conditions of an existing loan. The range of restructuring options may include adjusting the interest rate of a loan, changing the amortization period of a loan, or changing the repayment schedule to adjust allocation between interest and principal. GEFA will consider a borrower's request to restructure its existing GEFA loan(s) on a caseby-case basis if the borrower is experiencing financial hardship. In evaluating a restructuring request, GEFA will consider at least the following indicators of financial hardship:
The borrower's debt service coverage ratio history; The type and extent of efforts undertaken by the borrower to improve its financial condition,
including enhancing revenues and/or reducing costs; and Any emergency or exigent circumstances beyond the control of the borrower that impose a
long-term and severe financial hardship.
In reviewing a restructuring request, GEFA will seek to determine that there is a documented history of prudent fiscal and operational management and expense control.
In the event that GEFA grants a concession or alters the term(s) of the loan agreement and/or promissory note, GEFA reserves the right to make such concession for a limited period of time and to revert to the original term(s) of both documents at its sole discretion.
Under no circumstances will the existing principal of a loan be forgiven.
16. LOAN REFINANCING
For the purpose of this policy, loan refinancing is the act of using loan funds to pay off an existing debt obligation, thereby satisfying all the terms of the existing debt agreement and cancelling the existing obligation. Existing local debt obligations could be GEFA debt or non-GEFA debt, loans or bonds. GEFA will consider a community's request to refinance its existing debt on a case-by-case basis if one of the following conditions is met:
The community has a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development loan that has been called.
The community is requesting a loan from GEFA to finance an eligible, time-sensitive and critical project, but needs to consolidate existing GEFA debt into the new loan in order to afford the new 49

project. The community is requesting to refinance loans to alleviate financial hardship and can
demonstrate that refinancing is the superior approach to loan restructuring. In evaluating a financial hardship refinancing request, GEFA will evaluate the same financial hardship indicators outlined in policy provision 15 (Loan Restructuring).
17. CREDIT ANALYSIS
GEFA will assess the credit worthiness of each borrower. GEFA considers the revenue generated by the enterprise fund that services the water supply facility and/or system to be the primary source of repayment. GEFA will also consider revenues from other sources, such as "take-or-pay" contracts, rental obligations and/or third party guarantees to make loan payments. GEFA reserves the right to assess the credit worthiness of the counterparty of any of these arrangements (i.e., contract counterparty, lessee, or guarantor). Additionally, GEFA will consider transfers (subsidies) from other funds of the applicant, though it is the demonstrated revenues of the system that constitute the main source of repayment of the GEFA loan. GEFA will base its financial capacity analyses on the strength of the fixed coverage ratio of the fund responsible for repayment. Unless otherwise specified, the minimum requirement for satisfaction of the financial capacity threshold is a pro forma coverage ratio of at least 105 percent in the first full year of loan repayment and until full repayment of the loan. Additional consideration is given to the applicant's historical financial performance, operating efficiency, capital structure, and loan credit history.
If revenues are projected to be insufficient to adequately cover the operating expenses plus debt service into the future, GEFA may condition the award of the loan upon meeting certain conditions such as rate increases, creation of a debt service reserve account, and transfers into or curtailment of transfers out of the fund. In the event a local government does not meet pro forma debt service coverage of 105 percent, the loan may still be approved by the board under certain conditions.
In some instances, there may not be an enterprise fund for GEFA to analyze; in those cases, at its discretion, GEFA will consider all relevant financial capabilities of the applicant in determining its ability to repay the note and may need to alter standard loan terms or require special conditions for receiving the loan.
The revenue coverage analysis will cover both historical financial performance and future financial performance that estimates changes in revenues and expenses. Historical financial performance is derived from audit reports of the applicant. Projected cash flows are based on information in the applicant's loan application, engineering reports, historical trends, population growth projections, discussions with community representative, and new ordinances.
If an audit report(s) is qualified, contains adverse opinions, or significant findings by the applicant's auditor, GEFA may request further documentation. GEFA will evaluate such audits and related documentation in determining an applicant's eligibility for a loan. GEFA may deny an applicant with an audit report containing significant audit findings.
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