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2017 INTENDED USE PLAN DRINKING WATER STATE
REVOLVING FUND
Prepared by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
February 8, 2017
2017 INTENDED USE PLAN GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
Table of Contents
Contents
Page
Part I - Section 1452 Requirements
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 3 DWSRF Project Solicitation Process ............................................................................................................. 3 DWSRF Project List....................................................................................................................................... 3 DWSRF Estimated Disbursement Schedule.................................................................................................. 4 Terms and Conditions of Financing ............................................................................................................... 4 4 Percent Administration................................................................................................................................ 6 Criteria and Method for Distribution of Funds ................................................................................................ 6 DWSRF Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 6 20 Percent State Match Requirement............................................................................................................ 7 Assurances and Specific Proposals............................................................................................................... 7 Public Participation ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Part II - Attachments
Attachment 1 - Project List (Drinking Water Projects).................................................................................... 9 Attachment 2 - Estimated Disbursement Schedule...................................................................................... 23 Attachment 3 - ASAP DWSRF Payment Schedule...................................................................................... 24 Attachment 4 Estimated Sources and Uses ............................................................................................. 25 Attachment 5 DWSRF 2 Percent and 4 Percent Set-Aside Work Plan ..................................................... 26 Attachment 6 DWSRF 10 Percent and 15 Percent Set-Aside Work Plan ................................................. 27 Attachment 7 DWSRF Affordability Criteria .............................................................................................. 43 Attachment 8 - Ranking Criteria for DWSRF Projects.................................................................................. 45 Attachment 9 Public Meeting Summary.................................................................................................... 47 Attachment 10 GEFA Loan Program Policies ........................................................................................... 48
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DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND INTENDED USE PLAN 2017
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 $18,123,000 that represents Georgia's potential FY 2017 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 (CE); assistance with the National Information Management System (NIMS), and the Public Benefit Reporting (PBR) 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 October 3, 2016. GEFA allowed prospective applicants until December 30, 2016, 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 date provided in the pre-application submission. Communities submitted 97 drinking water projects with a total need of $240,843,665. A Project List of all these projects appears in Attachment 1.
DWSRF Project List
The Drinking Water Project List (Attachment 1) was created from the drinking water projects submitted 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
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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 2017 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 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's benchmark interest rate is the True Interest Cost (to the nearest hundredth of one percent) received by the state on its competitively-bid, general obligation bond issue. GEFA currently offers DWSRF loans to local governments and authorities at an interest rate of 100 basis points (1 percent) below the benchmark rate.
DWSRF loans are available with terms as short as five years and as long as the lesser of 20 years or the useful life of the project. Interest rates are reduced from the twenty year DWSRF rate for shorter term loans. Additionally, the GEFA board of directors may adjust the interest rate in the event that GEFA is unable to obtain both a dedicated source of revenue and a full faith and credit taxation pledge from the borrower.
GEFA charges a one-time 1 percent closing fee. The closing fee is charged on each commitment
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when the contract is executed and paid within the second month following contract execution. GEFA calculates the fee based on the total DWSRF financing provided for the project. GEFA deposits all closing fees 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 Conservation Financing Terms The interest rate for DWSRF-eligible 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 water conservation projects are eligible for a 1 percent 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 (AMR) systems; 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.
The following types of energy production and energy conservation projects are eligible for a 1 percent 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; Projects that eliminate pumps and pumping stations; and, Projects that install energy efficient treatment equipment or processes.
Principal Forgiveness 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 not to exceed $500,000 per project, however, the GEFA board of directors reserves the right to provide additional principal forgiveness. If a community has multiple projects on the DWSRF Project List, only one project can be provided with principal forgiveness.
GEFA will only provide principal forgiveness to projects that score at least 10 points based on the 2017 DWSRF Affordability Criteria adopted by GEFA effective September 30, 2016. The 2017 DWSRF Affordability Criteria prioritizes projects in communities with a Median Household Income
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(MHI) of less than 80 percent of the state average MHI of $49,179, unemployment greater than the state average of 6.7 percent, and with a declining population (or the project area if the project is located in a different jurisdiction). Conservation project are also prioritized in this criteria as detailed in Attachment 7.
4 Percent Administration
Georgia intends to use 4 percent of the capitalization grant for administrative purposes. Based on the potential FY 2017 allotment of $18,123,000, $724,920 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 8 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.
DWSRF Goals and Objectives
1. To reduce the unliquidated obligations within the DWSRF, GEFA will identify strategies to increase the use of DWSRF set-aside funds. This includes identifying and funding on-going set-aside activities and future activities maximizing the use of all set-aside spending.
2. Complementary to the first goal, GEFA intends to spend down and close the 2014 grant by June 30, 2017. GEFA also seeks to close the 2015 grants by June 30, 2018. This will allow GEFA to stay in compliance with EPA's DWSRF unliquidated obligations reduction strategy.
3. GEFA will continue to emphasize the protection of public health through safe drinking water. The primary goal of the DWSRF Program is to protect public health through regulatory compliance. By financing water system improvements on the FY 2017 Project List, a revolving loan program will be created where each community assisted by the DWSRF Program is provided affordable safe drinking water.
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20 Percent 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 2017 allotment of $18,123,000, the amount of state match required amounts to $3,624,600. The Georgia state legislature has been requested to provide 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 424) for the 2017 funds, the DWSRF Program further agrees to adhere to all the certifications covered within Operating Agreement with the EPA Region 4. The specific certifications are:
1. Capitalization Grant Acceptance 2. Payment Schedule 3. State Matching Funds 4. Commitment of 120 percent 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
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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. Public Participation This IUP is subject to review and comment by the public prior to incorporation into the 2017 capitalization grant application. A public notice was placed in the Fulton County Daily Report on Monday January 9, 2017, announcing a public meeting on the DWSRF IUP on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in GEFA's boardroom. A summary of this public meeting can be found within Attachment 9.
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Community Town of Homer
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
90
1,141
1,099,000
219,800 Yes
9/29/2017 9/29/2017 12/31/2019 0.89%
Proposed water conservation improvements will replace old, inaccurate
water meters with an automated meter reading system and replace old,
leaking water lines. The meter reading system and water line
replacements will reduce real and apparent water loss, reduce
operating costs and provide reliable revenue to support operation and
maintenance of the system. Proposed work will include replacement of
existing meters with accurate radio-read meters, and installation of all
equipment, software, and appurtenances for a complete, operating
system. Where required to restore proper services, service lines, meter
boxes, lids, pipe, backflow preventers, stops and other materials will be
installed. Work will also include location and replacement of aged,
leaking water lines, including existing asbestos-cement lines and
appurtenant work necessary to upgrade the distribution system, such
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as mapping.
City of Flovilla
90
653
1,204,440
Coweta County Water
and Sewerage
Authority
80
127,317
8,721,000
City of Chickamauga 80
3,101
1,150,000
240,888 Yes
500,000 Yes 230,000 Yes
9/4/2017
9/4/2017
3/5/2018 0.89%
10/2/2017 10/2/2017 6/30/2021 0.89%
12/1/2017 12/15/2017
6/1/2018 0.89%
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The city of Flovilla intends to replace all of its existing manual read
water meters with new, AMR type meters. The existing meters are 10-
20 years old and have served their useful life. The existing meters are
inaccurate causing the city to lose water revenue. Additionally, several
of the older meters leak causing water loss. The existing meters also
cost the city time and money based on the man-hours it takes to
manually collect the water use data and bill. The new AMR meters will
take less time to read, will not leak, and will be more accurate. This will
result in more efficient operation of the city's water system reducing
expenses and the increased accuracy will result in increased water
revenues. Also, approximately 15,000 LF of asbestos cement water
line will be replaced. The existing line is 25+ years old and constantly
breaks causing water outages and repairs. The city has received
multiple Notices of Violation for asbestos levels in the distribution
system being higher than the designated MCL. To date, no Consent
Order has been issued so "Water Efficiency" has been selected as the
primary benefit below. Replacing the proposed water line will eliminate
the asbestos in the line and greatly reduce the number of breaks and
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resulting repairs within the system.
The Green Initiative Fixed Base Meter Reading System Expansion will
expand a fixed base reading network system-wide, replace old water
meters, replace leaking service lines and blue polybutylene service
connections, provide all equipment, materials and software for a
complete fixed network. The proposed system and software will provide
an enhanced customer portal to improve service and access to water
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use information.
Replacing +/- 2,000 existing water meter heads with new automatic
meter read (AMR) heads, and replacing a section of old, leaking 2"
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galvanized water lines with 2" and 6" PVC within the existing system.
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Community
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
City of McRae-Helena 80
8,745
2,329,100
465,820 Yes
Satilla Regional Water
& Sewer Authority
80
36,312
1,684,225
336,845 Yes
5/4/2017
6/1/2017 12/31/2018 1.89%
6/1/2017
6/1/2017
9/1/2017 0.89%
Water system rehabilitation including upgrades to existing wells,
construction of adequate water lines to connect the legacy Helena and
McRae water systems, install SCADA improvements to control well
operation and prevent tank overflow, replace existing distribution lines
that contribute to poor water quality in residential and commercial
areas, and upgrade the metering system to a fixed base system.
Project scope also includes GIS mapping of water system and
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establishment of asset management program.
Replacement of approximately 6,625 water meters, which includes all
existing water meters in the existing distribution system, with new AMR
water meters. Project also includes the installation of approximately
3,260 backflow preventers on services that currently do not have
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backflow prevention and replacement of leaking service lines.
City of Kingsland
80
15,946
1,500,000
City of Camilla
70
5,360
1,153,936
City of Ellaville
70
1,812
500,431
300,000 Yes 230,787 Yes 100,086 Yes
9/26/2017 10/16/2017
6/5/2018 0.89%
5/1/2017
5/1/2017
7/1/2017 0.89%
8/15/2017 8/15/2017 11/1/2017 0.89%
This project focuses on work that will improve the city of Kingsland's
existing water system. The city is in the process of replacing all its old
water meters with Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) meters. This project
includes the work required to replace the remaining half of their meters
to increase reading accuracy and decrease water losses. One of the
city's water treatment plants is in need of upgrades and repairs. Work
will include electrical, mechanical, and process upgrades to increase
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the plant's efficiency and allow the city to better serve its customers.
Replacement of leaking asbestos cement water mains and services in
the Thomas and Brimberry Street and South MacArthur Drive area.
Project also includes the installation of new valves and hydrants in this
area that lacks adequate valving to easily isolate and repair the leaking
water mains. Project also includes the upgrade of all of the city's
existing water meters to a new Advanced Metering Infrastructure
system that will integrate water meter reading and billing with the city's
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other utility systems.
Replacement of all of the city's existing approximately 937 manual read
water meters with new Automated Meter Reading (AMR) capable water
meters. Project includes the purchase and installation of all related
meter reading equipment, software, and training. Also included is the
installation of backflow preventers on services and the replacement of
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leaking service lines.
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ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Community
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
City of Quitman
70
3,850
1,466,535
293,307 Yes
City of Dawsonville
70
2,536
569,000
113,800 Yes
City of Blue Ridge
70
1,290
249,852
49,970 Yes
City of Hinesville
70
33,437
2,605,000
500,000 Yes
City of Baldwin
70
3,279
800,000
160,000 Yes
8/1/2017
8/1/2017
3/1/2018 0.89%
3/1/2017 3/21/2017
1/1/2018 0.89%
4/1/2017 4/15/2017
4/1/2018 0.89%
7/3/2017
7/3/2017 5/29/2018 1.89%
8/1/2017
9/1/2017
9/1/2018 0.89%
Replacement of all of the city's approximately 2,154 aged, inaccurate
manual read water meters with new AMI capable water meters. Project
will include installation of AMI infrastructure, hardware, and software for
meter reading and billing. Project also includes replacement of
miscellaneous water system appurtenances such as curb stops, meter
boxes, backflow preventers, and leaking water service lines.
Additionally, the project will replace the pump and motor at the city's
Well No. 1 with a new pump with premium efficiency motor and will
make improvement to the treatment facilities for all three production
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wells.
The city of Dawsonville is upgrading their water meter system with an
AMR solution for all customer meters to reduce the time needed to read
meters, reduce the errors in data handling, and increase the accuracy
of the meters themselves, thereby encouraging water conservation.
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Nearly 1,200 meters will be converted to radio-read type meters.
This project is Phase III of a larger project to replace all of the failing
water meters in the city of Blue Ridge with new meters that can be read
remotely using AMI technology. This phase will consist of the
replacement of 43 - 1" or larger water meters as well as 675 additional
3/4" residential water metes and transmitters for all meters (718). Some
of the meter boxes will require new lids in order to correctly install the
new meters. Therefore, 175 meter box lids will also be included. The
remaining meters will likely be replaced in one additional phase,
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resulting in a four-phase project overall.
This project will raise the elevation of three existing elevated potable
water storage tanks and make necessary associated well
improvements. This will increase domestic operating pressures and
reduce the need for booster pumps on new commercial and residential
developments therefore reducing overall energy consumption and
construction costs by eliminating pumps. Generators will also be added
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to improve system reliability and redundancy.
The city of Baldwin proposes to replace the remaining existing water
meters throughout the system with wireless automatic smart meter
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reading system in phase two of its water meter replacement program.
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Community
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
Heard County Water
Authority
70
11,834
1,500,000
City of Dublin
70
16,201
1,247,750
Banks County Board of
Commissioners
70
18,395
309,432
Harris County Board of
Commissioners
70
32,024
1,811,472
300,000 Yes
249,550 Yes 61,886 Yes 362,294 Yes
12/1/2017
1/1/2018
9/1/2018 1.89%
9/4/2017
9/4/2017
3/5/2018 0.89%
6/1/2017 6/15/2017 11/1/2017 0.89%
6/1/2017 6/15/2017
7/1/2018 0.89%
The Heard County Water Treatment Facility is comprised of two
parallel package water treatment systems. The older side is a 1.0 MGD
Aquarius Plant that was constructed in the 1980s. The newer side is a
2.0 MGD Trident Plant constructed in 1993. Both sides of the plant
need extensive renovation. The proposed renovation improvements
would include, but may not be limited to: structural repairs and
corrosion protection of the existing steel tankage; replacement of the
tube settlers within the Aquarius plant; replacement of the media in the
adsorption clarifier (Trident) and the filters (Aquarius); replacement of
controls, control panel, and electrical panel within the Aquarius plant;
and replacement of piping and valves throughout both plants. All of the
proposed improvements as described above will be either replacement
or repair with no work involving new construction for new processes or
capacity upgrade of the facility. The scope of work strictly involves
replacement or repair of existing components of the water plant to
extend the life of the facility and improve both energy and water
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efficiency through the water treatment processes.
The city of Dublin intends to replace all of its existing, manual-
read/touch read water meters with new AMR type meters. Due to the
number of meters to be replaced the total meter replacement will take
place in multiple phases. The existing meters are 10-20 years old and
have served their useful life. The existing meters are inaccurate
causing the city to lose water revenue and inaccurately report water
loss. The existing meters also cost the city money due to the man
hours it takes to manually collect the usage data. The new, AMR (radio-
read) meters will drastically reduce the hours it takes to collect and bill
water service and the new meters will be more accurate resulting in
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less water loss and increased revenue.
This project is the first phase of a larger plan to replace all of the failing
water meters with new meters that can be read remotely with a drive-by
reading system. This phase will consist of the replacement of 853 - 3/4"
and 1" residential water meters as well as 6 - 3"-8" commercial meters.
Most meters will be replaced within existing meter boxes, while
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approximately 300 meter boxes are expected to require replacement.
This project will replace all of the failing water meters with new meters
that can be read remotely with a drive-by reading system. This project
will consist of the replacement of all 8,042 - 3/4" water meters and 200 -
1" water meters. All meters will be replaced within existing meter
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boxes.
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ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Community
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
Schley County Utilities
Authority
70
5,010
Brunswick-Glynn Joint
Water & Sewer
Commission
70
79,626
406,000
81,200 Yes
867,235
173,447 Yes
9/1/2017
9/1/2017 3/15/2018 1.89%
9/1/2017
9/1/2017
3/1/2018 0.89%
Installation of a filtration system at the authority's Goolsby-Stevens
Road well site. This filtration system will be utilized to remove iron and
manganese from the raw water produced by the well so that the well
and treatment system is capable of producing finished water that does
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not exceed EPA's SMCL for iron and manganese.
Replacement of existing AC water mains that have deteriorated with
age. These mains leak and require frequent repairs and also have lead
service connections that the Commission would like to remove from its
system for health and safety reasons. New water mains, valves,
hydrants, fittings, and service connections will be installed to replace
20
the existing AC mains.
City of Doerun
60
774
527,800
-
Yes
10/1/2017 10/1/2017
9/1/2018 1.89%
Construction of a new water supply well and drinking water treatment
facility to provide a redundant supply source. The city of Doerun
currently has only a single well and has no capability to produce water
if the single well is out of service. The project will also replace aged,
20
leaking cast iron water mains in the College Avenue area.
City of Elberton
60
4,653
2,000,000
-
Yes
7/1/2017
7/1/2017
7/1/2018 1.89%
The proposed project will provide the internal infrastructure needed for
countywide water service to unincorporated areas. Also, the project will
provide additional water supply for the region through the connection to
Madison County. The project will assist with job creation and allow
abandonment of private wells. It is believed that many of these wells
are contaminated and also have diminished yields due to increased
20
development and over usage.
Clayton County Water
Authority
60
259,424
1,100,000
City of Thomson
60
6,778
1,230,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
3/1/2017
3/1/2017 6/30/2017 0.89%
11/8/2016 6/30/2017 12/29/2017 1.89%
The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) will construct two solar
arrays to benefit the CCWA water utility. A 350 kW array will be
constructed at the Hicks Water Plant located on Freeman Road. The
second solar array will be a 50kW array located on the roof of the
CCWA Headquarters building on Battle Creek Road. Both arrays will
be located on the property of the utility and provide solar power for the
next 25 years. Georgia Power Energy Services has performed an
analysis of the power usage at these locations and completed a
preliminary site analysis to determine the proper location of the solar
array. The preliminary analysis shows that these solar arrays could
produce a combined 500 kilowatts of power per year. The CCWA
headquarters solar array will be used to showcase solar power as this
installation will be viewed by the community and customers of the
20
water authority.
This project includes the installation of aeration systems inside the Big
Creek and Augusta Road Water Treatment plant clear wells and two of
its elevated water tanks to strip chloroform from water to reduce THHM
20
formation in the water treatment and distribution system.
13
Community Town of Homer
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
60
1,141
684,000
-
No
9/29/2017 9/29/2017 12/31/2019 1.89%
Proposed water system improvements include locating and developing
a water supply well and rehabilitating an existing water storage
standpipe. Proposed work will include test wells, treatment, piping,
instrumentation, wellhead protection, and all appurtenant work
necessary for a complete, approved production well, and repairs,
improvements, and repainting of the existing standpipe. The new well
will provide critical system reliability, replace wells previously taken out
of service, and extend the service life of the existing well. Rehabilitation
of the standpipe is necessary to extend its reliable service life and
20
protect water quality in the distribution system.
Brunswick-Glynn Joint
Water & Sewer
Commission
60
79,626
846,800
City of Cairo City of Baldwin
60
9,607
50
3,279
3,000,000 4,400,000
Talbot County Board of
Commissioners
50
6,865
750,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
6/1/2017
6/1/2017
9/1/2017 1.89%
7/1/2017
8/1/2017
8/1/2018 1.89%
12/1/2017
2/1/2018
2/1/2019 1.89%
8/1/2017
8/1/2017
1/1/2018 0.89%
Raising of the Commission's existing 500,000 gallon Demere Road
elevated tank by approximately 20'. This existing tank is at a lower
elevation than the Commission's other elevated tank in this distribution
system and consequently no water drains from the tank during normal
distribution system operation. This necessitates the Commission
frequently flushing water from this tank in order to prevent the water in
the tank from becoming stagnant and losing its chlorine residual. This
project will address water conservation by eliminating the need for
flushing that results in millions of gallons of water wasted annually and
the health concerns posed by the stagnant water that would otherwise
20
be present in the distribution system without frequent flushing.
The city's Water Plant No. 2 is in dire need of upgrades due to its age,
over the maximum limit level of Arsenic within the groundwater, and the
previous inability to remove from water plant from service for needed
improvements. Now that another recently completed GEFA funded
Water Plant No. 3 project has been completed, the city's Water Plant
No. 2 can be taken off line and upgraded to include a new Arsenic
20
removal system, and upgraded electrical and mechanical systems.
The city of Baldwin proposes to construct an off-stream reservoir to
provide improved raw water quality and reliability during drought
20
periods.
Talbot County wants to make improvements to the water system to
increase supply and keep facilities in good working order. Increasing
the supply from Columbus Water Works by installing a larger water
main will help Talbot County and the city of Manchester meet current
and future demands. The first phase of the work includes supply
improvements of main replacement (upsize); and miscellaneous
improvements of meter replacement (as funding allows), AMR system,
20
software, and training.
14
Community
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
Oconee County Board
of Commissioners
50
32,808
2,000,000
Oconee County Board
of Commissioners
50
City of Pelham
40
Madison County ID&B
Authority
40
City of Kingston
40
32,808 3,898 28,120
637
2,750,000 510,000
2,000,000 100,000
-
No
-
No
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
1/8/2018
3/5/2018
3/4/2019 1.89%
5/1/2017 1/2/2017 11/1/2016 3/31/2017
7/3/2017 3/1/2017 3/1/2018 5/1/2017
10/1/2018 1.89%
9/1/2017 0.89%
11/1/2018 6/1/2017
1.89% 0.89%
15
Northwest Oconee Pressure Zone: A portion of the existing water
distribution system in northwest Oconee County experiences low
service pressures and fire flow at the current northern zone hydraulic
grade of 974'. The subject area is located along the Highway 53
corridor north of US 78, and higher elevations along this corridor are
the primary cause of reduced system pressures and flow. In order to
sustain acceptable service pressure and fire flow, the area has been
isolated from the rest of Oconee County's water system and connected
to Barrow County's water system which operates at a higher grade.
The purpose of this project is to construct Oconee County water
system improvements to improve service pressures and fire flow
availability in northwest Oconee while disconnecting from the Barrow
County water system interconnection, thus returning these resources to
the citizens and customers of the Barrow County system.The new
pressure zone would operate at a higher hydraulic grade than the
remainder of the current North Oconee pressure zone to address
higher elevations along the SR 53 corridor. It is anticipated that this
option will improve service pressure and fire flow along the SR 53
corridor and alleviate current dependence on water supply from
Barrow County. The project consists of a new elevated storage tank
proposed near the intersection of SR 53 and Dewey Circle with an
overflow elevation of 1010' MSL. A new pump station is proposed near
the intersection of SR 53 and US 78, which will serve to boost pressure
and fill the tank. Project eliminates the need to run more lines into
20
Barrow County.
2017 Drought Resiliency Improvements: Project consists of design and
construction of a new 1 MG elevated storage tank to be located on the
south side of Watkinsville. With this increase in finished water storage,
new pressure reducing valves will be installed at strategic locations in
the county's transmission system to create two pressure zones. A
SCADA system will be included in the control scheme to better control
the flow of water from the county's trunk line originating from the Upper
Oconee Basin Water Authority. The objective of this project is to
provide another day's elevated storage of drinking water should drought
management measures be implemented. Implementation of the
separate pressure zones will reduce the amounts of water lost through
leakage and lessening the chance of breaks in weak spots in the
20
system.
City wide water meter removal and replacement with state of the art
20
radio read metering system.
20
Additional water lines and connection to city of Elberton Lake Russell.
20
Solar power for municipal well pumps.
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Community
Score
City of Fort Oglethorpe 40 City of Fort Oglethorpe 40
City of Hiawassee
40
City of Statham
40
City of Thomson
40
City of Sandersville
40
City of Winder
30
City of Griffin
30
City of Griffin
30
City of Griffin
30
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
9,263 9,263
880
1,020,000 975,000
1,100,000
2,408
1,250,000
-
No
-
No
-
Yes
-
Yes
10/1/2017 10/2/2017
11/1/2017 11/1/2017
5/31/2018 0.89% 5/31/2018 0.89%
3/1/2017
4/1/2017
8/1/2018 1.89%
8/1/2017
9/1/2017
4/1/2018 0.89%
Battlefield Parkway Water Main: Upgrade 11,200 LF of 8 inch water
main, serving the commercial corridor for Fort Oglethorpe. The existing
water main is prone to failure creating potential water quality issues and
20
economic losses for the commercial establishments in the area.
Water Distribution System Upgrade: Rehab approximately 13,600 LF of
20
6 inch water main.
The city of Hiawassee proposes to add a 0.5 MG clear well at its water
treatment facility in order to provide redundancy at the plant during
20
peak periods.
The city of Statham proposes to replace its existing water meters with
wireless automatic smart meter reading system, and reduce
disinfectant by-products (DBP) in its water system through water
distribution improvements, including reducing dead-ends in the water
20
system by creating loops.
6,778
2,400,000
5,912
1,800,000
14,099
24,500,000
23,643
31,000,000
23,643 23,643
13,000,000 5,000,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
1/9/2017
5/1/2017
2/9/2018 0.89%
8/1/2017
9/1/2017
9/1/2018 1.89%
12/1/2017 1/15/2018
5/1/2019 1.89%
1/1/2019
4/1/2020 12/1/2023 1.89%
1/1/2019 1/1/2019
4/1/2020 9/1/2019
12/1/2022 189.00% 6/1/2021 1.89%
Replacement of aging, inaccurate water meters with new automated
meter reading (AMR) meters. The project also will include meter
reading device(s) and other related hardware and software necessary
for functionality of AMI system. Meters ranging in size from 3/4" up to
8" master meters will be included along with some deteriorated meter
20
boxes and service lines where needed.
Install 12" waterline in Ridge Road and 10" waterlines on East McCarty
Street and Jordan Mill Road to serve unserved area and reinforce city
system. Install 6" waterlines in East Lake and Northlake to serve
20
unserved area USDA FONSI received.
The Winder/Auburn Reservoir Project will consist of constructing 2
intake/pump stations at the source, raw water pipelines to the reservoir,
1 intake/pump station at the reservoir, and pipelines from the reservoir
20
to the Water Treatment Plant.
Harry Simmons Water Treatment Plant CS2550000. Upgrade and
modernization of the 1929 treatment plant. A condition assessment
was conducted in 2015 for the overall review of structural, mechanical,
20
electrical and process.
Raw water transmission mains. Study was conducted in 2015 for the
replacement, repair, or rehabilitation of the 1929 raw water mains to
Heads Creek Reservoir and the Harry Simmons Water Treatment
20
Plant. There are 13 plus miles of transmission mains.
Heads Creek Reservoir Pump Station - Replace 1964 reservoir pump
20
station.
16
Community
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
Ellijay Gilmer County
Water and Sewerage
Authority
30
28,292
Bryan County Board of
Commissioners
30
Lee County Utilities
Authority
30
City of Baldwin
30
City of Hoschton
30
30,233 28,298 3,279 1,377
City of Jefferson
30
9,432
City of Jefferson
30
9,432
City of Social Circle
30
4,262
2,000,000
1,600,000 2,487,526 2,500,000 1,000,000 1,700,000 1,000,000
50,000
City of Allentown
30
169
42,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
6/30/2017 7/15/2017 1/15/2018 1.89%
6/15/2017 3/1/2017 10/1/2017 6/1/2017
6/30/2017 12/31/2017 1.89%
3/1/2017
5/1/2017 0.89%
11/1/2017
6/1/2018 0.89%
7/1/2017
4/1/2018 1.89%
6/1/2017
7/1/2017
4/1/2018 1.89%
6/1/2017
7/1/2017
4/1/2018 1.89%
9/1/2017
9/1/2017 12/31/2018 0.89%
5/1/2017 5/15/2017 7/31/2017 0.89%
The EGCWSA has determined through system evaluations such as
hydraulic modeling and system asset collection that the New Hope
portion of the system needs both capacity and efficiency upgrades to
help provide adequate service to the area. The proposed project will
include the construction of a new 325,000 gallon ground storage tank
on New Hope Road, pressure reducing controllers on Old Tails Road
and Chatsworth Highway, replacement of the Metal Tank and pumping
system replacement/upgrades to the Roberts Ridge Booster Pump
Station. These projects will help the system meet minimum service
conditions for the customers of the New Hope area with cost effective
20
pumping and storage systems to minimize energy consumption.
Purchase existing 1200 GPM water well and appurtenances from the
city of Savannah; install approximately 6 miles of 12" dia. C900 water
main and appurtenances; purchase approximately 500 radio read water
20
meters.
This project involves the replacement of the Lee County Utilities
20
Authority 4,089 manual read meters with AMR meters.
The city proposes to upgrade undersized waterlines in the southeast
20
section of the water service delivery area.
The city of Hoschton proposes to improve its water system by replacing
20
water mains and providing loops in the system.
The city of Jefferson proposes to construct an elevated water tank and
replace an aging and undersized waterline to reduce leaks and
20
increase pressure and reliability in the area.
The city of Jefferson proposes to extend the water system to create a
20
loop in order to increase water supply, pressure, and reliability.
This project consists of water line replacement and relocation of
services as needed to abandon old, undersized and leaking water lines
20
and to move services to newer, adjacent lines.
Installation of a radio read meter system complete with the installation/
retrofit of 122 meters, hardware , and software. The CE process has
been started. Review requests were mailed out on November 22, 2016.
Comments were submitted to EPD on December 14, 2016, and the
20
project is waiting on CE to be issued.
17
Community
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
City of Lawrenceville 30
28,546
6,745,000
Monroe County Board
of Commissioners
30
26,424
1,000,000
City of Alma City of Pelham
20
3,466
20
3,898
3,000,000 509,000
City of Griffin
20
Upson County Board
of Commissioners
20
City of Fort Oglethorpe 20
23,643
27,153 9,263
10,000,000
1,000,000 165,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
No
7/31/2017 7/31/2017 12/31/2019 1.89%
7/1/2017
7/1/2017
1/1/2018 1.89%
7/3/2017 3/1/2017
7/31/2017 3/1/2017
7/31/2018 9/1/2017
1.89% 0.89%
1/1/2019
4/1/2019 12/1/2024 1.89%
7/10/2017 5/1/2017
7/24/2017 6/1/2017
4/25/2018 1.89% 7/31/2017 1.89%
This project consists of water supply and distribution improvements.
Proposed work includes new pump stations and raw water lines for two
wells to allow utilization of existing groundwater supply and water
treatment capacity. Proposed facilities will increase local and regional
water supply and substantially reduce system operating costs.
Proposed work also includes new water distribution lines and services
to meet needs in currently unserved areas, to replace aged and
deteriorated existing lines, to replace deteriorated service lines as
needed, to replace undersized lines, to provide redundant supplies for
critical locations, and to improve water quality and reliability of service
by completing distribution loops. Proposed work may include mapping
improvements, telemetry, and other appurtenant work to enhance the
20
reliability and efficiency of the water system.
This project includes the installation of +/-2,800 LF of 12" D.I. water
main across the Towaliga River (hanging from the bridge). This water
main will serve to connect two of Monroe County's water systems that
are not currently interconnected. The interconnection of the two water
systems will also require installation of two booster pump stations
because the two systems are operated at different hydraulic grade
lines. The purpose of this project is to increase system redundancy and
to increase the financial integrity of the system. The county currently
purchases all water for these systems from a nearby county at very
high rates. By installing these pumps and making these pipeline
connections, Monroe County can purchase water from another nearby
20
community at a greatly reduced rate.
The city of Alma proposes to construct a 500,000 gallon elevated water
tank, deep well with variable-frequency drive, chemical feed system
and building, backup generator, and approximately 12,000 linear feet of
12" diameter distribution water main. The project is intended to provide
improved water distribution including additional pressure and flow to the
under-performing south and east portions of the city's system including
20
the Bacon County High School and Middle School campuses.
20
Water meter replacement and metering software upgrade.
Dredging of 1964 Heads Creek Reservoir. Project consists remediation
of 300,000 cubic yards of sediment to restore reservoir to original
20
design capacity of 978,000,000 million gallons of storage.
Project includes design and installation of approx. 12,500 LF of 12" and
20
6" water mains associated with a GDOT Highway 19 Widening project.
Ground Storage Tank Rehab: Exterior recoating of 2 Million Gallon
20
Ground Storage Tank.
18
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Community
Score
Town of Braselton
20
Town of Braselton
20
City of Gay
20
Hart County Water and
Sewer Authority
20
City of Helen
20
City of Hoschton
20
City of Hoschton
20
Rabun County Water
and Sewer Authority
20
City of Statham
20
City of Warm Springs 20
City of Social Circle
20
City of Hazlehurst
20
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
7,511 7,511
89
25,213
1,500,000 1,100,000
600,000
2,500,000
-
No
-
No
-
No
-
Yes
8/1/2017 8/1/2017 6/1/2017
9/1/2017 9/1/2017 7/1/2017
5/1/2018 1.89% 5/1/2018 1.89% 4/1/2018 0.89%
6/1/2017
7/1/2017
4/1/2018 1.89%
The town of Braselton proposes to extend its reuse water distribution
system by installing approximately 25,000 linear feet of 8" to 2" reuse
20
distribution main in the northwest section of town.
The town of Braselton proposed to renovate an existing elevated water
20
tank.
The city of Gay proposes to replace meters and service lines, and
20
rehabilitate an existing water tank.
HCWSA proposes to extend its water system to residents that currently
lack a public water system. These residents are affected by dry or
20
contaminated wells.
510 1,377 1,377
780,000 453,000 900,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
6/1/2017
7/1/2017
4/1/2018 1.89%
6/1/2017
7/1/2017
4/1/2018 1.89%
6/1/2017
7/1/2017
4/1/2018 1.89%
The city of Helen proposes to install a new groundwater drinking well
and extend the water system to create a loop to increase the water
20
supply, pressure, flow, and redundancy in the water system.
The city of Hoschton proposes to improve its water supply by
rehabilitating one of its existing wells and developing an additional well,
20
which will provide an additional 130 gpd.
The city of Hoschton proposes to construct an elevated water tank in
order to increase water storage and to create an additional zone in its
water system on order to increase water pressure in the northern
20
section of its water system.
16,276
4,400,000
-
Yes
12/1/2017
1/1/2018 10/1/2018 1.89%
The Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority proposes to construct a
ground storage tank and extend transmission mains along the US 441
corridor from south of Clayton to north of Mountain City. This main
20
would provide much needed redundancy.
2,408
1,200,000
425
1,500,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
8/1/2017
9/1/2017
4/1/2018 1.89%
8/1/2017
9/1/2017
4/1/2018 0.89%
The city of Statham proposes to enhance its water treatment facility,
including sediment removal, renovate/replace the raw water intake
20
structure, and construct an intermediate sediment pond.
The city proposes to replace its existing water meters with wireless
automatic smart meter reading system, and replace dilapidated and
undersized existing water lines and provide a loop in the distribution
system to alleviate water quality issues and low water pressure
20
problems.
4,262 4,226
2,650,000 3,432,287
-
Yes
-
Yes
9/1/2017 10/1/2017
9/1/2017 12/31/2019 1.89% 11/1/2017 11/1/2018 1.89%
This project consists of water treatment plant rehabilitation and
upgrades necessary for production to meet permitted capacity of one
million gallons per day, to maintain compliance with safe drinking water
standards and to extend the useful service life of the facility. Proposed
improvements include improvements to chemical feed, sedimentation,
filtration, and disinfection processes, and to controls and
20
instrumentation, and all appurtenant work.
New water supply well - 1,000 gpm, 500,000 elevated water tank, 12"
20
Water Line for Tallahassee.
19
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Community
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
City of Alamo
20
2,797
143,594
Fort Valley Utility Commission
20
9,815
4,235,000
Liberty County Industrial Authority
20
63,453
1,845,250
City of Chickamauga 20
3,101
300,000
Bartow County Water
Department
20
100,157
4,300,000
Bartow County Water
Department
20
100,157
6,320,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
8/15/2017 8/21/2017 12/5/2017 1.89%
6/1/2017
6/1/2017
6/1/2018 1.89%
7/1/2017
9/1/2017 3/31/2018 1.89%
4/1/2018 4/15/2018
2/1/2019 1.89%
9/18/2017 10/2/2017 12/31/2018 1.89%
6/1/2017
6/5/2017 12/31/2018 1.89%
The project will include replacement of the city's downtown well house,
well piping, water meter, and treatment system. The improvement will
result in elimination of leaking deteriorated pipe, the old inaccurate
water meter, and faculty electrical system. The project will also include
replacement and relocation of the chemical feed system to meet
current EPD regulations. The current pump house is structurally
unsafe, has doors falling from the hinges, and makes the facility
vulnerable to tampering or malicious activity. The new pump house
20
provides a safer and more secure facility.
Construction of a new well, chemical feed equipment, booster pump,
and elevated tank to serve Fort Valley State University along with
replacement of existing, leaking water mains. This project will provide a
redundant water supply to Fort Valley State University and allow for the
20
future abandonment of the Jones WTP.
Construction of a 500,000 gallon elevated steel water storage tank with
legs. This project will enhance the water pressure within the Tradeport
East Business Center industrial park, and open approximately 784
acres of additional development area. The new tank will also improve
the competitiveness of the park to potential companies looking to locate
20
in Georgia.
Installation of a new well and chemical feed building to provide
increased flow to the city's existing system and provide a back-up
water source. The project will also include a portable generator which
could be used to power the new or existing well in the case of a
prolonged power outage. Tank rehabilitation is also needed for the
city's 475,000 gal standpipe tank, including repainting the exterior and
20
interior.
A project to replace and relocate water facilities in conflict with GDOT
Project No. 621410, "Old Alabama Road Relocation from SR113 to
Paga Mine Road." The Bartow County water project will include approx.
39,000 linear feet of 16", 12", 8" & 6" water main and related
appurtenances. The water project is designed and awaits GDOT
schedule confirmation.
20
A project to construct a new 1.5 million gallon elevated composite
water storage tank, an access road, and approx. 5,500 linear feet of 24-
inch water main to interconnect with the existing network of 16-inch and
12-inch distribution piping. The new tank, access road, and 24-inch
main will be located on existing Bartow County property and along
20
Great Valley Parkway at Highland 75.
20
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Community
Score
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
Bartow County Water
Department
20
100,157
2,000,000
Bartow County Water
Department
20
100,157
630,000
City of Warner Robins 20
66,588
1,250,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
9/22/2017 10/2/2017 10/1/2018 1.89% 6/22/2017 7/10/2017 12/31/2017 1.89%
9/4/2017
9/4/2017
5/7/2018 1.89%
A project to replace the Peeples Valley Road welded steel water tank
with a new concrete storage tank at a higher elevation to provide improved pressures for the distribution system. The proposed tank will be a 3.0 million gallon pre-stressed concrete with approx. 1,500 linear
20
feet of 16-inch DI feeder pipe on the existing access road.
A Project for Water Main Crossing under Interstate 75 at SR20. The
project will include 460 LF of 24-inch bored casing under I-75 with 900
LF of 16-inch DI water main, 1,650 LF of 12-inch DI Water main, and
related appurtenances. The new mains will interconnect two pressure
zones and enhance pressures and reliability of service to a large
20
service area.
This project will involve running approximately 7,500 LF of water lines
to create loops within the system. This will create redundancy in the
event of a line break. Additionally the looping of the system will
eliminate "dead ends" that can result in poor disinfection and potentially
lead to bacteria growth. Also, chemical feed equipment at the water
plants will be installed. Some will be to replace existing equipment that
has served its useful life and is operating inefficiently. Also, some
equipment will be added to lower the pH and allow for more efficient
20
treatment.
City of LaFayette
20
City of Reynolds
10
City of Blairsville
10
Town of Bowersville
10
7,121 1,086
652 465
4,000,000 400,000
2,500,000 1,100,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
11/2/2017 7/1/2017 12/1/2017 8/1/2017
12/4/2017 12/31/2018 1.89%
7/1/2017 1/31/2018 0.89%
1/1/2018 9/1/2017
8/1/2018 5/1/2018
0.89% 0.89%
Renovation and reactivation of LaFayette's Dickson Spring water
Treatment and pumping facility to provide additional 1.0 mgd additional
groundwater supply for the city's south Walker County service area.
The project includes intake pumps, direct filtration, chlorination,
fluoridation, backwash water disposal, clear well, high service pumps,
20
telemetering, and security measures.
Replacement of approximately 580 existing 3/4" through 6" water
20
meters with radio-read meters.
The city of Blairsville proposes to replace aging and/or undersized
20
waterlines in areas with low pressure.
20
The city proposes to upgrade undersized waterlines
City of Union Point
10
1,617
600,000
-
Yes
8/1/2017
9/1/2017
9/1/2018 0.89%
The proposed project will replace dilapidated and undersized existing
water lines and provide a loop in the distribution system to alleviate
20
water quality issues and low water pressure problems.
21
ATTACHMENT 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
2017 PROJECT LIST
Community
Score
City of Norman Park
0
Town of Bowersville
0
City of Dillard
0
Hancock County
0
City of Bowman
0
City of Bowman
0
Lincoln County
0
Rabun County Water
and Sewer Authority
0
City of Tybee Island
0
Polk County WS&SWA 0
City of Blairsville
0
Tentative 20% Eligible for Est. Bidding
Est.
Est. Project
Principal
Principal Commitment Construction Completion Est. Interest
Pop. Total Project Cost Forgiveness Forgiveness
Date
Start Date
Date
Rate
Est. Terms
Project Description
This water tank rehabilitation project will consist of interior and exterior renovations. The inside of the tank has been tested positive for lead, currently the lead based paint is covered with a food grade oil/grease and it is strongly recommended getting the interior done as soon as possible. Additional Repairs:
972
250,000
465
300,000
339
9,429 862
862 7,996
16,276 2,990
1,750,000
2,000,000 130,000
405,000 2,500,000
3,120,000 1,361,000
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
2/1/2017
4/1/2017
7/1/2017 1.89%
8/1/2017
9/1/2017
5/1/2018 1.89%
12/1/2017
1/1/2018
1/1/2019 1.89%
6/1/2017 8/1/2017
7/1/2017 9/1/2017
4/1/2018 5/1/2018
1.89% 1.89%
8/1/2017 7/31/2001
9/1/2017 8/1/2017
5/1/2018 1.89% 7/1/2018 1.89%
12/1/2017 1/1/2017
1/1/2018 1/1/2017
10/1/2018 12/1/2017
1.89% 0.89%
Repair Target Gage to working condition
Install Balcony Weep Holes
Install a new Aluminum Vent
Install a new Roof Hatch
Install a lockable Ladder Guard
Install more brackets on the rod type safety climb to stabilize
Weld the roof ladder in position and cut away from vent
Install a new 24" bolted riser manway
Install a new Interior Ladder
Install a new Overflow Flapper and Screen
20
The city proposes to improve its water supply by rehabilitating its
existing wells to utilize as a secondary water supply source and backup
20
water source.
The city of Dillard proposes to extend its water system to residents in
an area of the city that currently lack a public water system, and
construct water tank. Currently, the city does not have any water
storage and relies on other water suppliers to supply flow, pressure,
20
and storage.
Hancock County proposes to extend its water system to residents that
currently lack a public water system. These residents are affected by
20
dry or contaminated wells.
20
The city proposes to rehabilitate is existing well house.
Bowman proposes to extend its water system to residents that
currently lack a public water system. These residents are affected by
20
dry or contaminated wells.
Lincoln County proposes to extend its water system to residents in an
20
area that currently lack a public water system.
RCWSA proposes to extend its water system to residents in an area of
Rabun County that currently lack a public water system. These
20
residents are affected by dry or contaminated wells.
20
This project consists of replacing water mains.
41,475
6,861,000
-
Yes
652
1,611,000
-
Yes
$ 240,843,665 $ 4,969,682
8/1/2017
9/1/2017 12/1/2018 1.89%
12/1/2017
1/1/2018
8/1/2018 1.89%
20
Construction of a water treatment facility.
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 mechanical
20
screen.
22
ATTACHMENT 2 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
LOAN
PROJECT
AMOUNT
Town of Homer
1,099,000
City of Flovilla Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority
1,204,440 8,721,000
City of Chickamauga
1,150,000
City of McRae-Helena Satilla Regional Water & Sewer
2,329,100
Authority
1,684,225
City of Kingsland
1,500,000
City of Camilla
1,153,936
City of Ellaville
500,431
City of Quitman
1,466,535
City of Dawsonville
569,000
City of Blue Ridge
249,852
City of Hinesville
2,605,000
City of Baldwin
800,000
Heard County Water Authority
1,500,000
City of Dublin
1,247,750
Banks County
309,432
Harris County
1,811,472
Schley County Utilities Authority Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission
406,000 867,235
TOTAL $ 31,174,408
BINDING COMM. DATE 9/29/2017
9/4/2017
CONSTR. START DATE 9/29/2017
9/4/2017
TARGET COMPL. DATE 12/31/2019
3/5/2018
10/2/2017 10/2/2017 6/30/2021 12/1/2017 12/15/2017 6/1/2018 5/4/2017 6/1/2017 12/31/2018
6/1/2017 9/26/2017 5/1/2017 8/15/2017 8/1/2017 3/1/2017 4/1/2017 7/3/2017 8/1/2017 12/1/2017 9/4/2017 6/1/2017 6/1/2017 9/1/2017
6/1/2017 10/16/2017
5/1/2017 8/15/2017 8/1/2017 3/21/2017 4/15/2017 7/3/2017 9/1/2017 1/1/2018 9/4/2017 6/15/2017 6/15/2017 9/1/2017
9/1/2017 6/5/2018 7/1/2017 11/1/2017 3/1/2018 1/1/2018 4/1/2018 5/29/2018 9/1/2018 9/1/2018 3/5/2018 11/1/2017 7/1/2018 3/15/2018
9/1/2017 9/1/2017 3/1/2018
1ST QTR 4/17-6/17
2ND QTR 7/17-9/17
3TH QTR 10/17-12/17
200,000 200,000
4TH QTR 1/18-3/18
150,000 200,000
1ST QTR 4/18-6/18
150,000 300,000
2ND QTR 7/18-9/18
150,000 300,000
3TH QTR 10/18-12/18
200,000 204,000
4TH QTR 1/19-3/19
200,000 $ $
300,000 50,000 200,000
400,000 250,000 400,000
500,000 250,000 400,000
600,000 250,000 400,000
700,000 250,000 400,000
700,000 $ 100,000 $ 300,000 $
200,000 150,000 75,000
500,000 250,000 150,000 50,431 150,000 150,000 75,000 200,000
75,000 100,000
500,000 250,000 150,000 150,000 200,000 150,000 75,000 200,000 200,000 150,000 200,000 75,000 100,000
484,225 200,000 300,000 100,000 200,000 150,000 99,852 200,000 200,000 150,000 200,000 75,000 100,000 150,000
400,000 300,000 200,000 300,000 44,000
200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 75,000 200,000 150,000
400,000 300,000
300,000
300,000 100,000 200,000 200,000
9,432 200,000 106,000
$ $ 150,000 $ $ 150,000 $ $ $ 300,000 $ 100,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ $ 200,000 $ $
100,000
150,000
20,000
200,000
$
$ 425,000 $ 2,650,431 $ 3,900,000 $ 4,359,077 $ 4,189,000 $ 4,069,432 $ 2,600,000 $
TOTAL DISBURS.
1,050,000 1,204,000
3,200,000 1,150,000 2,100,000
1,684,225 1,500,000 1,500,000
500,431 1,300,000
569,000 249,852 1,400,000 800,000 900,000 1,000,000 309,432 900,000 406,000
470,000 22,192,940
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Attachment 3 - ASAP DWSRF Payment Schedule DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
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
4/2017 - 6/2017 7/2017 - 9/2017 10/2017 - 12/2017 1/2018 - 3/2018 4/2018 - 6/2018 7/2018 - 9/2018 10/2018 - 12/2018 1/2019 - 3/2019
Amount ($)
$18,123,000 -$0-$0-$0-$0-$0-$0-$0-
$18,123,000
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ATTACHMENT 4 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
ESTIMATED SOURCES AND USES
Sources & Uses
Sources 2014 Direct Capitalization Grant Funds 2015 Direct Capitalization Grant Funds 2016 Direct Capitalization Grant Funds 2017 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 - 2015 Cap Grant DWSRF Disbursements - 2016 Cap Grant DWSRF Disbursements - 2017 Cap Grant DWSRF Disbursements - State Match DWSRF set-aside (2%) DWSRF Administration (4%) DWSRF set-aside (10% & 15%)
Total Uses $
1ST QTR 4/17-6/17
577,100
129,674
2,930,937
91,752
122,567 38,038 3,671
152 3,893,891.00 $
129,674 73,838 300,197 503,262 1,006,971.00 $
2ND QTR 7/17-9/17
3TH QTR 10/17-12/17
577,101
2,084,145 597,982
375,000 275,000 2,084,145 614,362
2,989,556
3,049,347
92,670
93,596
131,031 40,621 3,762
163 6,517,031.00 $
147,538 48,473 4,217
184 6,691,863.00 $
2,084,145 597,982 73,838 300,197 503,263
3,559,425.00 $
2,084,145 614,362 73,838 300,000 576,162
3,648,507.00 $
4TH QTR 1/18-3/18
375,000 275,000 2,084,145 614,362
3,110,334
94,532
149,013 49,200 4,280
187 6,756,054.00 $
2,084,145 614,362 73,838 300,000 576,162
3,648,507.00 $
1ST QTR 4/18-6/18
375,000 275,000 2,084,145 614,362
3,172,540
95,477
151,249 49,938 4,345
190 6,822,246.00 $
2,084,145 614,362 73,838 166,280 576,162
3,514,787.00 $
2ND QTR 7/18-9/18
3TH QTR 10/18-12/18
375,000 275,000 2,084,145 614,362
375,000 275,000 2,084,145 614,362
3,235,991
3,300,711
96,432
97,397
153,517 50,687 4,410
193 6,889,738.00 $
155,820 51,447 4,476
196 6,958,554.00 $
2,084,145 614,362 73,838
2,084,145 614,362 73,838
576,162
576,162
3,348,507.00 $ 3,348,507.00 $
4TH QTR 1/19-3/19
Total
$ 1,154,201.00 375,000 $ 2,250,000.00 275,000 $ 1,650,000.00 2,084,145 $ 14,589,015.00 614,362 $ 4,413,831.00
3,366,725 $ 25,156,142.00
98,371 $ 760,227.00
158,157 $ 1,168,893.00
52,219 $ 380,623.00
4,543 $ 33,705.00
199 $
1,463.00
7,028,721.00 $ 51,558,098.00
$
-
$
-
2,084,145 $ 14,589,015.00
614,362 $ 4,413,831.00
73,838 $ 590,704.00
$ 1,366,674.00
576,162 $ 4,463,497.00
3,348,507.38 $ 25,423,721.00
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Attachment 5 DWSRF 2 Percent and 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 (2017 - $724,920)
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: $238,000 GEFA staff $486,920
$724,920
Comments Any remaining funds will be banked to administer the DWSRF Program in future years.
2 Percent Small System Technical Assistance and Leak Detection (2017 - $362,460)
Set-Aside Activity
Activity
Water Loss
Technical Assistance
Assistance
Cost $67,110
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 2017 Contract: $295,350
Total
$362,460
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A contract will be signed for FY 2017.
ATTACHMENT 6 - DWSRF 10 Percent and 15 Percent Set-Asides
GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AUTHORITY DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND Assistance to State Programs (10%)
Intended Use Plan (IUP) and Workplan for FY2017 Cap Grant December 2016
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996 authorize states to provide funding for certain non-project activities, called Set-Asides, provided that the amount of that funding does not exceed certain ceilings. States are required to describe in their Intended Use Plans (IUP) the amount of funds that they will use for these activities. A separate account must be set up to accept these funds.
States are allowed to use up to 10% of its capitalization grant to provide funding for certain activities that provide "Assistance to State Programs." These activities include: administration of the Public Water System Supervision Program (PWSS); administration and provision of technical assistance through source water assessment programs; implementation of capacity development strategy; crossconnection control device tester certification program and water conservation and efficiency and continued state wide water planning; and implementation of the Environmental Protection Division's (EPD) Crypto Strategy. States are not required to use the entire 10% for these activities in any one year and are allowed to bank the excess balance and use it for the same activities in later years.
Table 1 provides a summary of the activities to be funded under the FFY 2017 10% set-aside category. The State primacy agency, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (EPD), is the agency responsible for the development and implementation of these set-aside activities as specified in the existing "Interagency Agreement for Establishment of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Agreement for Provision of Operating Funds, Financial Services and Project Management Services" between the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) and EPD.
As allowed under Section 1452(g)(2) of the SDWA, Georgia will set-aside $1,812,300 (10.0%) of the capitalization grant in order to accomplish the activities outlined in the work plan (Table 1).
10% 2017 DWSRF Set-aside State Match Determination
10% Set-aside for 2017 50% of 10% 2017 Set-aside
$1,812,300 $906,150
1993 PWSS Grant
1993 Actual State Match PWSS (perpetual amount)
$1,199,900
$1,065,946
Credit match for the 10% Set-aside from the 1993 State PWSS Cash match for the 10% Set-aside from the Drinking Water Contract Fee System Total Available Matching Funds
$906,150 $906,150 $1,812,300
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TABLE 1
10 Percent Set-Aside - Assistance to State
Programs (FFY2017-$1,812,300)
Set-Aside Activity
Capacity Development
Funding ($, %)
Goals and Objectives
Outputs/Deliverables
Evaluating Success
Agency Responsibilities
Schedule
$857,215
4.73% of
FFY17 CAP Grant
In order to continue the ability of Public Water Systems (PWS) 1. Annually submit a written report 1. Meet all deadlines and milestones
to meet the requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water to EPA that documents Georgia's in accordance with EPA
Act, and to avoid the withholding of a percentage of Georgia's implementation of national primary implementation and compliance
DWSRF allotments, EPD will:
drinking water regulations.
schedules based on federal
1. Continue to implement strategies and/or enhance existing 2. Annually submit a written report regulations, including LT2ESWTR,
strategies to ensure that all PWS's, especially all community to EPA that documents Georgia is Stage 2 DBPR, GWR and RTCR..
EPD's Watershed All activities are Protection Branch ongoing and will (WPB) is the lead continue through the branch for ensuring the life of the grant. Work development and covered by this implementation of funding has and will
water systems (CWS) and non-transient non-community
implementing a strategy that
2. Receive EPA approval of Georgia's adequate capacity continue to increase
water systems (NTNCWS), reliably provide safe drinking water identifies PWS's most in need of capacity development reports without development
due to the new
in accordance with all current and future applicable State and improved capacity, and assists withholding any DWSRF funds.
strategies.
drinking water
Federal Safe Drinking Water Regulations. (Increased
these PWS's in obtaining and 3. Improved level of compliance with Stakeholder/public regulations
compliance determinations and technical assistance will be maintaining technical, managerial the State and Federal Safe Drinking input is solicited during LT2ESWTR, Stage 2
required due to new EPA regulations: LT2ESWTR, Stage 2 and financial capacity.
Water Act Rules and Regulations the development of DBPR, GWR and the
DBPR, GWR and RTCR.);
3. Implement and update Georgia's through the implementation of
these strategies and is RTCR.
2. Solicit and consider public comment in the development of capacity development strategy. Georgia's capacity development a key responsibility of
any new capacity development strategies;
4. Tri-annually submit a report to strategies.
the WPB. WPB is
3. Implement new and enhance the implementation of existing the Governor on the Efficacy of 4. Increased level of CCR compliance, responsible for the
capacity development activities;
Georgia's Capacity Development especially initial compliance levels. development and
4. Continue to assess flow conditions, additional or alternate Strategy addressing the technical, 5. Increased compliance rate in the administration of the
metrics, and/or impacts of flow alteration at selected locations financial and managerial capacity submittal of CCR's.
contract with GAWP.
to support accurate surface water availability;
of Georgia's PWS.
6. Increased knowledge and improved EPD District Offices
5. Refine resource models and monitoring to estimate the 5. Continuously populate and preparation in Public water system and the EPD
capacities of Georgia's surface and groundwater for water enhance the comprehensive data owners and operators in complying Laboratory will provide
supply;
and information management with and implementing federal and input in the
6. Assist systems improve their technical, managerial and system, including instream flow state requirements.
development and
financial capacity as part of EPD's approved capacity
and source water quality data for 7. Documented implementation of implementation of
development strategy, plan review, and adherence to the protecting public water supply best management practices to protect these strategies.
"Minimum Standards for Public Water Systems"
sources in Georgia.
water supply sources in Georgia.
documentation. PWS will be required to make physical facility 6. Continuously collect flow and 8. Utilize recommendations in water
and treatment process improvements to comply with existing data from surface waters for
supply plans to provide a sustainable,
and new regulations (LT2ESWTR, Stage 2 DBPR, GWR and evaluating impact to and protecting reliable and safe supply of water for all
RTCR);
public water supplies.
users in Georgia.
7. Improve capacity development implementation by providing 7. Maintain operations of the
9. Maintained operations of the PWSS
CCR assistance, communication and technical assistance as PWSS portion of the EPD
portion of the EPD laboratory.
well as training; and8. Continue to operate the primacy PWSS laboratory.
portion of the EPD laboratory. (Increased cost is distributed
between all users of the laboratory throughout the Division.)
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Object Class Categories:
Capacity Development 10% (DWSRF 2017)
EPD Organizational Number:
EPD Project Number:
GEFA Account
Form Date or Revision Date:
Personnel Services:
Environmental Engineer Environmental Specialist Env. Spec. Part-Time
Work Plan Program/Unit Number in Average Work Years
Designator
Position Annual
Class Position
Cost
Goal 1,2,3,4,5 WPB DW
3
94,409
1.00
Goal 1,2,3,4,5 WPB DW
6
70,924
1.00
Goal 1,2,3,4,5 WPB DW
1
42,879
1.00
Total Cost
283,226 425,543
42,879
Equipment: Office Supplies Vehicle
Personnel Services Category Totals: 751,648
Description Miscellaneous Office Supplies Operation and Maintenance
Work Plan Program & Unit Total Cost
Designator
Goal
567
WPB DW
1,2,3,4,5
Goal 1,2,3,4,5
WPB DW
5,000
Equipment Totals:
5,567
Supplies: List by groups, as appropriate: Laboratory to maintain primacy
Description
Work Plan Program & Unit Total Cost
Designator
Equipment/Rents/Utilities to maintain DW Goal 1,6,8 WPB DW, PCB
25,000
primacy portion of lab due to increased
base cost for the new facility
Contractual: GAWP
Description
CCR Training, TA and other Communications (1 year)
Percent Total of Set-aside 4.73%
Supplies Total: 25,000
Work Plan Program & Unit Total Cost
Designator
Goal 1,2,7 WPB DW
75,000
Contractual Total: 75,000 Total Cost 857,215
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TABLE 1 10 Percent Set-Aside - Assistance to State Programs (FFY2017-$1,812,300)
Set-Aside Activity
Funding ($, %) Goals and Objectives
Outputs/Deliverables
Evaluating Success
Agency Responsibilities
Schedule
Crypto Strategy
Continue to update and implement EPD's Crypto $402,761
Strategy, including:
1. Monitor selected PWS's for Cryptosporidium under SWAP,
1. Through quarterly monitoring of EPD's Watershed Protection All activities are
THMs and HAAs, many
Branch, Drinking Water Program ongoing and will
Implementation and update of
2.22%
1. Continuing the implementation of the Stage 1,
implement Cryptosporidium
affected public water systems are is the lead entity coordinating the continue through the
Disinfection By-products Rule (Stage 1, DBPR) and determinations under LT2ESWTR, and able to avoid the requirement implementation of the Crypto life of the grant.
EPD's strategic
of
the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule provide technical assistance to PWS. to develop a disinfection profile Strategy, implementing and
plan for addressing the
FFY17 CAP (IESWTR). (Estimate 220 Surface Water PWS and Grant 1,500 Groundwater PWS.);
2. Provide technical assistance to surface and benchmark.
enforcing the IESWTR and Stage
water systems serving more than 10,000 2. Large surface water system 1 &2 DBPR. It is also the lead on
threat of a
2. Analyzing samples for Cryptosporidium in
populations concerning Stage 1, DBPR compliance rates with the
developing draft implementation
waterborne
conjunction with EPD's SWAP (Source Water
and IESWTR.
requirements of the IESWTR and strategies for other microbial and
disease outbreak,
Assessment Plan) implementation plan to determine 3. Monitor and provide technical
Stage 2 DBPR are high.
disinfection by-products rules.
including cryptosporidiosis, in Georgia's Public Water Systems (PWS).
Cryptosporidium concentration in the source water. assistance to small surface water
3. The public's awareness about EPD's environmental laboratory
(This activity is not part of routine monitoring covered systems quarterly for THMs and HAAs what PWSs are doing to address provides services for the
by EPA's standard monitoring framework for PWS and (trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids) DBPs and microbial pathogens is IESWTR, LT1ESWTR,
involves an estimated 500 samples per year. Duration and monthly for TOC (total organic
increased.
LT2ESWTR and Stage 1&2
depends on implementation date of LT2ESRTR.);
carbon) in accordance with the Stage 1, 4. EPD Laboratory proficiency DBPR, including the operation of
3. Assisting affected public water systems with
DBPR during early implementation. (This with methods 1622 and 1623 and EPD's Protozoan Laboratory.
compliance with the Stage 1, DBPR and the IESWTR; activity is not part of routine monitoring maintained EPA approval.
EPD District offices assist in
4. EPD Protozoan Laboratory continues proficiency covered by EPA's standard monitoring 5. Maintained operation of PWSS implementation of microbial and
and EPA approval for analysis of Cryptosporidium and framework for PWS.)
Giardia by methods 1622 and 1623.
4. Monitor and provide technical
5. Implementing the LT2ESWTR and Stage 2 DBPR assistance to PWS during the new
for surface water systems;
implementation of the LT2ESWTR and
6. Operating the primacy PWSS (Public Water System Stage 2 DBPR.
Supervision grant) portion of the EPD laboratory.
5. Maintain operation of the PWSS
(Increased cost is distributed between all users of the primacy portion of the EPD laboratory.
laboratory throughout the Division.); and
6. If MPA indicates surface water
7. Performing Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA) influence of a groundwater source of
for groundwater sources suspected to be under the public water supply, take steps to
direct influence of surface water.
address the issue or have the system
install surface water treatment.
primacy portion of EPD
disinfection by-products rules.
laboratory.
6. All groundwater sources
determined to be under the direct
influence of surface water installs
treatment required under the
surface water treatment
regulations.
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Object Class Categories:
EPD Crypto Strategy 10% (DWSRF 2017)
EPD Organizational Number:
EPD Project Number: GEFA Account Form Date or Revision Date:
Personnel Services:
Work Plan Designator
Program/Unit Number in Average
Work Years Total Cost
Position Annual
Class
Position Cost
Environmental Engineer
Goal 1,3,5
WPB DW
2
Environmental Specialist
Goal 1,3,5
WPB DW
1
Laboratory Scientist
Goal 1,2,3,4,6,7 PCB Lab
2
70,186 1.00 65,749 1.00 63,258 1.00
140,372 65,749
126,516
Equipment:
Misc. Equip Vehicle
Description
Misc. Lab and Field Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Personnel Services Category Totals:
332,637
Work Plan Designator Goal 1,3,5 Goal 1,3,5
Program & Unit WPB DW WPB DW
Total Cost
5,000 5,000
Equipment Totals:
10,000
Supplies: List by groups, as appropriate:
Laboratory
Description
Work Plan
Designator
Supplies for cryptosporidium test for non-routine Goal
monitoring and Laboratory supplies for Stage 1, 1,2,3,4,6,7
Stage 2, IDSE, TOC and etc., (Goals 1,3 and 5)
(PCB)
Equipment/Rents/Utilities to maintain DW
Laboratory to maintain primacy primacy portion of lab due to increased base cost for the new facility
Goal 1,2,3,4,6,7
Program & Unit EPD Laboratory
Total Cost 39,620
WPB DW EPD Laboratory
20,504
Contractual:
Description
Supplies Total:
60,124
Work Plan Program & Total Cost Designator Unit
Percent Total of Set-aside
2.22%
Contractual Total: Total Cost
402,761
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Set-Aside Activity Information Management
TABLE 1 10 Percent Set-Aside - Assistance to State Programs (FFY2017-$1,812,300)
Funding ($, %) Goals and Objectives
Outputs/Deliverables
Evaluating Success
Agency Responsibilities
Schedule
$398,837
2.20% of
FFY17 CAP Grant
1. Improve tracking and reporting of PWS data
1. Improve tracking and reporting of 1. Improved data accuracy
EPD's Watershed Protection All activities are
associated with the current and new regulations
PWS data, especially laboratory data, through data verification and Branch will be responsible for the ongoing and will
(LT1ESWTR, Stage 1 DBPR, LT2ESWTR, Stage 2 field visits data and monthly operating EPA data audits.
development and
continue through the
DBPR, Radionuclides and GWR), especially
reports data based on EPA Data Audits 2. Improved compliance by administration of this activity with life of the grant. Work
laboratory data through improvements to existing data and new tracking and reporting
PWSs through more timely assistance from the DNR
covered by this
entry activities including electronic reporting from requirements for documenting field visit actions by EPD to ensure
Program Support Division.
funding has expanded
laboratories and PWS monthly operating reports. significant deficiencies.
compliance.
to accommodate new
2. Track Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) as 2. Automate compliance determinations 3. Improved field visit data by
tracking and reporting
required by Federal Regulations.
as modules are activated in
having all the field inspectors
requirements based on
3. Maintain an automated sample schedule for PWS's SDWIS/State and modules completed enter the data directly into
new federal and state
Safe Drinking Water Act monitoring requirements as that are developed under the
SDWIS/State after implementing
drinking water
recommended by EPA Region 4.
programming contracts.
the web based SDWIS/State
regulations. EPD to
4. Upgrade to the web-based version of SDWIS/State 3. Tracking of PWS compliance with the software. Associates in the
upgrade to 3.1.
for use by the District offices and develop and train CCR.
District/Regional offices trained
District associates in the use of the drinking water 4. Improve field visit data in
in the use of SDWIS/State and
information management system, including Lab-to- SDWIS/State as the information
are entering data.
State reporting.
management system is made available 4. Improved compliance
5. Issue contracts as needed for improving the
in the District offices.
determinations based on new
drinking water information management system,
5. At the completion of each program MOR reporting compliance
linking other Division information systems to new web- module developed under programming module.
based SDWIS/State and continue improving the
contracts, implement the module.
5. Improved data quality based
Drinking Water Programs data flow and data quality. 6. The modules will include MOR data on electronic reporting of outside
6. Work to implement 100% implementation of
extraction, MOR compliance
laboratory data.
SDWIS/State 3.1, including monitoring schedules and determinations, laboratory certification 6. Improved field visit data
compliance determinations.
database, radionuclide database link to reporting based on SDWIS/State
SDWIS/State, sanitary survey
and the electronic sanitary
automation using PDA's, electronic survey project module.
reporting by outside laboratories and 7. New version of SDWIS/State
data exchange system, linking to EPD operational and accessible by
data system, etc.
the EPD District offices.
7. With assistance from an EPA
contractor, continue the upgrade and
migration of data into the SDWIS/State
web release 3.1, implement the data
system and Drinking Water Watch and
Lab-to-state reporting modules.
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Object Class Categories: EPD Organizational Number: EPD Project Number: GEFA Account Form Date or Revision Date:
Information Management 10% (DWSF 2017)
Personnel Services:
Work Plan Designator
Program/Unit Number in Average
Work
Position Annual
Years
Class
Position Cost
Total Cost
MG: Information Management Goal 1,2,3,45,6
PS: Business Analyst Systems Admin 1
Goal 1,2,3,45,6 Goal 1,2,3,45,6
WPB-DW
WPB DW WPB DW
Equipment: Licenses Equipment
Description Annual GIS software licenses Repair/maintenance
1
100,848 1.00
1
92,703 1.00
1
125,286 1.00
Personnel Services Category Totals:
100,848
92,703 125,286 318,837
Work Plan Program/ Total Cost Designator Unit
Goal (all) WPB DW
25,000
Goal (all) WPB DW
2,500
Supplies: List by groups, as appropriate:
Software, plotter supplies
Description Software upgrades, paper, ink, print heads, etc.
Equipment Totals:
27,500
Work Plan Designator
Goal (all)
Program/ Total Cost Unit
WPB DW
2,500
Contractual: SDWIS/State
Supplies Total:
2,500
Description
Work Plan
Designator
Continue to upgrade to modules attached to
SDWIS/State that are impacted by the upgrade to web Goal (all)
release of SDWIS/State
Program/ Total Cost Unit
WPB DW
50,000
Percent Total of Set-aside 2.20%
Contractual Total: Total Cost
50,000 398,837
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Set-Aside Activity
Source Water Assessment
TABLE 1 10 Percent Set-Aside - Assistance to State Programs (FFY2017-$1,812,300)
Funding($, %) Goals and Objectives
Outputs/Deliverables
Evaluating Success
Agency Responsibilities
Schedule
1. Oversee the implementation of Georgia's EPA$67,362 approved Source Water Assessment Program/Plan
1. Continue implementation of EPAapproved SWAP.
1. Continued implementation of EPD, Watershed Protection
All activities are
GA's EPA approved SWAP
Branch (WPB) is the lead EPD ongoing and will
0.37% of
FFY17 CAP Grant
(SWAP).
2. Delineate the surface water intake implementation plan.
Branch in the development and continue through the
2. Increase public water system and local government drainage areas of new sources of water 2. Continuation of chemical
implementation of Georgia's
liofef the grant.
awareness of the need for the protection of drinking supply when they are approved and monitoring reform based on SWAP. Coordinate source water
water sources. Local government is vital to the
placed in operation.
SWAP using the waiver program. activities with other branches of
implementation of any source water protection plan. 3. Use results of SWAP in addition to the 3.Developing and implementing EPD as well as other
3. Develop/update GIS coverages required by
waiver program to support chemical source water protection creates stakeholders. Implement waiver
Georgia's SWAP.
monitoring reform but not fund routine an increase in PWS and local program and ground water under
4. Provide GIS support to other important activities of monitoring covered under EPA's
government awareness of source the direct influence of surface
the Public Water System Supervision Program (PWSS). standard monitoring framework.
water protection issues and need water determinations. Implement
5. Implement the new SWAP requirement under the 4. As needed, provide technical
for protecting sources of water WHP Program, GIS coverages,
new surface water treatment regulations.
assistance to public water systems
supply.
coordinate on all ground water /
6. Perform SWAPs on new sources of water supply and operators and local government officials 4. Public water systems,
source water activities, and
update as needed when permits to operate a public about the importance of implementing especially large surface water identify sources of ground water
water system come up for renewal.
protection of source water.
systems initiate and/or enhance contamination impacting PWSs.
7. Implement and meet the USEPA performance
5. Update GIS maps of drinking water watershed (i.e. source water) Use the HUC 12 units to delineate
measures and goals in SWAP.
intake locations for use in notifying
protection.
the watershed above each
8. Involve other EPD branches in implementing
downstream water systems of major 5. Regular use of GIS coverages surface water intake.
wellhead protection and SWAP.
wastewater spills.
by EPD as part of source water
9. Collaborate with other EPD branches to take positive 6. Report SWAP performance measures assessment and protection
steps to manage potential sources of contaminants and to EPA.
activities.
prevent pollutants from reaching sources of drinking 7. Make sure other EPD programs and 6. Implement a mapping tool to
water supply.
branches consider wellhead protection efficiently notify downstream
plans and SWAPs when issuing
drinking water intakes of
environmental permits.
wastewater spills.
8. Help insure that fewer sources of 7. Complete SWAP delineations
drinking water become contaminated as for all proposed sources for CWS
a result of land use activities.
and NTNCWS and as permits to
operate a public water system
come up for renewal.
8. Meet EPA performance
measures in SWAP
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Object Class Categories:
Source Water Assessment 10% (DWSRF 2017)
EPD Organizational Number:
EPD Project Number: GEFA Account Form Date or Revision Date:
Personnel Services:
Work Plan Designator
Program/Unit Number in Average Work
Position Annual
Years
Class
Position Cost
Total Cost
Env Compliance Specialist Goals 1,2,5-9 WPB-DW
1
59,862 1.00
59,862
Equipment:
Misc. Equip Vehicle
Personnel Services Category Totals:
59,862
Description
Misc. Lab and Field Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Work Plan Designator Goal 1,3,5 Goal 1,3,5
Program/ Total Cost
Unit WPB DW
2,500
WPB DW
2,500
Supplies: List by groups, as appropriate: Misc. Office and Field
Description Office and Field Supplies
Equipment Totals:
5,000
Work Plan Designator
Program/ Total Cost Unit
2,500
Contractual:
Description
Supplies Total:
2,500
Work Plan Program/ Total Cost Designator Unit
Percent Total of Set-aside 0.37%
Contractual Total: Total Cost
0 67,362
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Set-Aside Activity Water Conservation aanndd WWaatteerr
Efficiency to Maintain Capacity
TABLE 1 10 Percent Set-Aside - Assistance to State Programs (FFY2017-$1,812,300)
Funding($, %) Goals and Objectives
Outputs/Deliverables
Evaluating Success
Agency Responsibilities
Schedule
$86,127
0.48% of
FFY17 CAP Grant
In order to improve the ability of PWS's to meet the Through the effort of water conservation The ultimate measure of the
requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, and efficiency:
success of this effort is the
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is the
and to avoid water supply capacity problems, EPD 1. PWS's become more aware of the extent to which Georgia
agency responsible for the work
will:
benefits of water conservation and
implements water conservation to be completed.
1. Implement new strategies and/or enhance existing efficiency in the long-term management and efficiency in helping to
strategies to assist all PWS's, especially all community of their water supply, infrastructure and extend the sustainability and
water systems (CWS) and non-transient non-
financial capacity;
reliability of Georgia's public
community water systems (NTNCWS), in implementing 2. PWS's implement water conservation water systems. In concert with the
water conservation and efficiency measures to help and efficiency programs;
implementation of the Statewide
them reliably provide safe drinking water and prolong 3. Water conservation and efficiency are Water Plan, water conservation
the capacity of their sources of water supply;
linked with the implementation of the and efficiency become part of the
2. Implement new and enhance the implementation of Statewide Water Plan resulting in a daily operation and maintenance
existing capacity development activities;
sustainable, reliable, and safe supply of of public water systems in
3. Assist PWSs in the Development of water efficiency water for all users of public water
Georgia enhancing technical,
plans;
systems in Georgia;
managerial and financial
4. Provide technical assistance (e.g., water audits, leak 4. Georgia develops and/or updates capacity.
detection, and rate structure systems to conserve water water conservation and efficiency
and other training and outreach programs,
implementation plan(s), guidance
Implementation of drought monitoring, development and documents, and technical assistance
implementation of incentive programs or public
training programs; and
education programs, development and implementation 5. Public water systems attend training
of ordinances or regulations to conserve water); and and/or receive technical assistance in
5. Develop and distribute information guides and
implementing water conservation and
materials.
efficiency.
All activities are ongoing and will continue through the life of the grant.
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Object Class Categories:
Capacity Development 10% Water Conservation (DWSRF 2017)
EPD Organizational Number:
EPD Project Number: GEFA Account Form Date or Revision Date:
Personnel Services:
Work Plan Designator
Program/Unit Number in Average Work
Position Annual
Years
Class
Position Cost
Total Cost
MG: Env Health/Prot
Goals 1-5
WPB DW
1
82,127 1.00
82,127
Equipment: Office Equipment/Repair
Personnel Services Category Totals:
82,127
Description Misc. Office Equipment/Repair
Work Plan Designator Goals 1-5
Program/ Total Cost
Unit
WPB-DW
2,000
Supplies: List by groups, as appropriate: Office Supplies
Description Misc. Office Supplies
Contractual:
Description
Equipment Totals:
2,000
Work Plan Designator Goal 1-5
Program/ Total Cost
Unit
WPB-DW
2000
Supplies Total:
2,000
Work Plan Program/ Total Cost Designator Unit
Percent Total of Set-aside 0.48%
Contractual Total: Total Cost
0 86,127
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GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AUTHORITY DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
Local Assistance and Other State Programs (15%) Intended Use Plan (IUP) and Workplan for FY 2017 CAP Grant
December 2016 The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996 authorize states to provide funding for certain non-project activities, called Set-Asides, provided that the amount of that funding does not exceed certain ceilings. States are required to describe in their Intended Use Plans the amount of funds that they will use for these activities. A separate account must be set up to accept these funds.
States may provide assistance, including technical and financial assistance, to public water systems as part of a capacity development strategy under Section 1420 (c) of the Act. States may also use the 15% set-aside to support the establishment and implementation of wellhead protection programs. States may use up to 15% of the capitalization grant amount for these activities, provided not more than 10% of the capitalization grant amount is used for any one activity. EPA allows states the flexibility to describe in their set-aside workplans how the 1452(k) funds will be obligated and spent.
Table 2 provides a summary of the activities to be funded under the FFY 2017 15% set-aside category. The State primacy agency, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division (EPD), is the agency responsible for the development and implementation of these set-aside activities as specified in the existing "Interagency Agreement for Establishment of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Agreement for Provision of Operating Funds, Financial Services and Project Management Services" between the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) and EPD.
EPD continues to work on implementing the approved Regional Water Plans. We propose to fund portions of this work under two activities under this set-aside in the areas of local assistance to small public water systems. The Capacity Development and Wellhead Protection activity goals and objectives are written similar to ensure that the overall plan has continuity, is cohesive and implementable. The Capacity Development portion of the set-aside will cover work related to small public water system technical capacity, including source water and infrastructure adequacy, and to assure the availability of high quality and reliable drinking water to the citizens of Georgia (water source and water capacity). The Wellhead Protection activity will address work involving groundwater supply assessments, yield, safety and other issues that impact wellhead protection plans for existing and potential sources of supply As allowed under Section 1452(k) of the SDWA, Georgia will set-aside $2,718,450 (15.0%) of the capitalization grant in order to accomplish the following activities in the work plan Table 2).
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Table 2 15 Percent Set-Aside - Local Assistance and Other State Programs (FFY17-$2,718,450)
Set-Aside Activity
Funding($, %) Goals and Objectives
Outputs/Deliverables
Evaluating Success
Agency Responsibilities Schedule
Capacity Development
1. Continue to improve the operation of public 1. Contract with the Georgia Water And Wastewater 1. Number of students attending EPD's Watershed Protection All activities are
$1,501,036 water systems by enhancing the opportunities for Institute (GWWI) to provide an ongoing technical training courses.
Branch (WPB) is responsible ongoing and will
Strategy Implementation
8.28% of
FFY17 Cap Grant
the training of water operators and water
training program for water system operators and 2. Review the results of student for the development and continue through the
laboratory analysts in Georgia and help operators laboratory analysts using an EPD approved
and third party course
administration of contracts. lliiffee of the grant.
to acquire and maintain technical, managerial and curriculum.
evaluations.
WPB and EPD District offices Existing GWWI
financial capacity.
2. Annually provide operator and laboratory analyst's 3. Improved operator skills and are responsible for evaluating contract to be renewed
2. Through Goal 1, improve the technical,
technical training to approximately 1,500 students abilities identified through data the success of the
for 12-month
managerial and financial capacity of the public and/or 100 courses.
collected through the operator contracts.EPD District offices period.Existing GRWA
water system the operator works for and those 3. Complete sanitary surveys on schedule and
training program and sanitary will perform sanitary surveys, contract will be
they may provide assistance to.
perform other field visits as necessary and notify surveys.
field visits and provide
renewed for a 12
3. As part of the EPD's approved capacity
systems of deficiencies.
4. Number of public water
technical assistance and month period.
development plan, use sanitary surveys,
4. Complete plan reviews with timely responses. systems attending workshops. plans and specifications
inspections and other field visits to identify
5. As needed, assist surface water systems in
5. Review the results of
reviews for groundwater
improvements that need to be made technical, conducting CPE's (Comprehensive Performance workshop attendee evaluations. systems WPB will perform
managerial and financial capacity of the water Evaluations).
6. Number of public water
sanitary surveys, field visits;
system based on IESWTR, LT1ESWTR, Stage 1 6. Conduct approximately 550 sanitary surveys
systems showing improved CPE's and provide technical
DBPR, LT2ESWTR, Stage 2 DBPR, radiological, annually and increase the frequency of the inspections compliance with IESWTR, assistance for surface water
new lead and copper rule and Groundwater Rule. based on new EPA regulations.
LT1ESWTR, Stage 1 DBPR, systems.
4. As part of the approved capacity development 7. Extend contract with the Georgia Rural Water LT2ESWTR, Stage 2 DBPR,
plan, plan review and EPD's "Minimum Standards Association to continue the groundwater PWS training radionuclides and other existing
for Public Water Systems" help systems improve and technical assistance.
regulations.
their technical, managerial and financial capacity 8. Continue to update the surface water system MOR
Stage 1 DBPR, Stage 2 DBPR, Radiological and project to link with the SDWIS/State data system for
GWR.
compliance and train the operators in the use of the
5 Continued operation of the primacy Pubic Water modified system.
System Supervision grant portion of the EPD 9. PWSS portion of EPD laboratory placed in full
laboratory. This cost is distributed between all operation and available to assist in small public water
users of the laboratory throughout EPD.
system evaluation and technical assistance.
6. Continue to improve water use data and
10. Continue comprehensive data and information
incorporate the data in revised models to support management systems including instream flow and
safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
source water quality data for protecting public water
7. Continue to refine water quantity models and supply sources in Georgia.
conduct hydrologic studies to estimate the
11. Continue to operate, maintain, and collect flow and
capacities of Georgia's surface and groundwater quality data from surface waters for evaluating impact
for water supply.
to and protecting public water supply sources in
Georgia.
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Object Class Categories: EPD Organizational Number: EPD Project Number: GEFA Account Form Date or Revision Date:
Capacity Development 15% (DWSRF 2017)
Personnel Services:
Work Plan Designator
Program/Unit Number in Average
Work
Position Annual
Years
Class
Position Cost
Total Cost
Env Engineer
Env Comp Specialist MG1: Env Health/Prot Comp & Lisc Tech Modeler
Goal 1,2,3,4,6,7 Dist. Office
Goal 1,2,3,4 Goal 1,2,3,4 Goal 1,2,3,4 Goal 2,6,7
Dist. Office WPB Dist. Office WPB
94,557
0.90
4
8
66,040
0.90
1
109,299
1.00
3
59,272
1.00
1
111,031
1.00
340,405
475,485 109,299 177,815 111,031
Personnel Services Category Totals:
1,214,036
Equipment: Vehicle
Description Operation and Maintenance
Work Plan Designator
Goal 3,4,5
Program/ Total Cost Unit
WPB
5,000
Equipment Totals:
5,000
Supplies: List by groups, as Laboratory to Maintain Primacy
Description Equipment/Rents/Utilities to maintain DW primacy portion of laboratory
Work Plan Program/ Total Cost
Goal 2,3,5 WPB
12,000
Contractual: GAWP - GWWI
Description Operator Training
Supplies Total:
12,000
Work Plan Program/ Total Cost
Goal 1,2,4 WPB
270,000
Percent Total of Set-aside 8.28%
Contractual Total: Total Cost
270,000 1,501,036
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Table 2
15 Percent Set-Aside - Local Assistance and Other State Programs (FFY17-$2,718,450)
Set-Aside Activity
Funding ($, %) Goals and Objectives
Outputs/Deliverables
Evaluating Success
Agency Responsibilities Schedule
Wellhead Protection
$1,217,414 6.72%
1. As part of SWAP, continue the development of wellhead protection plans (WHPPs) for all GA municipal public water systems (PWSs).
1. Complete WHPPs for new municipal PWSs and update existing WHPPs when permits are up for renewal.
1. PWS sources are better protected EPD's Watershed Protection through wellhead protection activities, Branch (WPB) is the lead including site remediation and/or Branch in the development
All Activities are ongoing and will ccoonnttiinnuuee tthhrroouugghh tthhee
Implementation
of FFY17 CAP
Grant
2. Continue the implementation of a program to 2. Validate submitted GPS data during construction replacement of contaminated wells. and implementation of GA's life of the grant.
delineate the source water assessment areas and inspections and other field visits.
2. Public drinking water aquifers are SWAP. Coordinate source
make the susceptibility determinations for privately 3.Development of wellhead protection plans
better protected through the
water activities with other
owned public water systems. Approximately 300 (susceptibility determinations) including GIS coverages investigation of existing or potential Branches of EPD and other
per year.
for privately-owned public water system sources,
ground water contamination.
stakeholders. Implement
3. Assist PWSs by identifying and investigating including source locations and locations of potential 3. Continuation of EPA-approved waiver program and ground
areas of ground water contamination affecting or sources of contamination.
chemical monitoring reform through water under the direct influence
potentially affecting PWSs.
4. Geologic and hydro-geologic investigations of areas the waiver program for ground water of surface water
4. As part of construction inspections for new
of existing or potential ground water contamination. systems.
determinations.Implement
sources and facilities, conduct field visits, verify 5. Update wellhead protection plans when PWS's permit 4. No new GW source of water supply WHP Program, update GIS
submitted GPS data, wellhead integrity and
to operate a public water system comes due for renewal. will be constructed within a
coverages, coordinate on all
potential pollution sources within the inner
6. All new municipal GW sources require approval of an contaminated area.
ground water source water
management zone of wellhead protection areas. initial wellhead protection evaluation prior to starting 5. Accurate well location data for activities, and identify sources
5. Assist PWS in new survey and/or assessment construction.
SDWIS inventory required by EPA. of ground water contamination
requirements that may be related to new
7. Other EPD programs and branches consider wellhead 6. PWSS portion of EPD laboratory impacting PWSs.
regulations.
protection plans and SWAPs when issuing
placed in full operation and available EPD District offices will take
6. Validate water facility location data.
environmental permits.
to assist in small public water system more responsibility in validating
7. Involve other EPD branches in implementing 8. Fewer sources of drinking water become
evaluation and technical assistance. GPS facilities location during
wellhead protection and SWAPs.
contaminated as a result of land use activities.
7. Any groundwater source of water construction inspections and
8. Work with other EPD branches to take positive 9. PWSS portion of EPD laboratory placed in full
supply found under the direct
other field visits and evaluate
steps to manage potential sources of contaminants operation and available to assist in small public water influence of surface water corrects the well head integrity and potential
and prevent pollutants from reaching sources of system source water evaluations and groundwater problem or installs treatment.
pollution sources within the
drinking water supply.
contamination investigations impacting small public
inner management zone.
9. Continued operation of the primacy PWSS water systems.
portion of the EPD laboratory. This increased cost 10. Groundwater sources that are suspected of being
is distributed between all users of the laboratory under the direct influence of surface water are evaluated
throughout the Division.
as needed.
10. Continue to refine water quantity models and
conduct hydrologic studies to estimate the
capacities of Georgia's groundwater for water
supply.
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Object Class Categories: EPD Organizational Number: EPD Project Number: GEFA Account Form Date or Revision Date:
Wellhead Protection Implementation (DWSRF 2017)
Personnel Services:
Work Plan Designator
Program/Unit Number in Average Work
Position Annual
Years
Class
Position Cost
Total Cost
Geologist Env Engineer Comp & Lisc Tech MG2:Env Health/Prot Env Comp Spec Modeler MG1:Env Health/Prot
WPB Dist. Office Dist. Office WPB WPB WPB WPB
3
90,930
1.00
1
100,915
1.00
1
62,660
1.00
2
182,525
1.00
1
65,195
1.00
1
109,132
1.00
1
90,610
1.00
Personnel Services Category Totals:
272,790 100,915
62,660 365,050
65,195 109,132
90,610 1,066,352
Equipment: Primacy Laboratory to maintain primacy
Misc.
Description
Work Plan
Designator Equipment/Rents/Utilities to maintain DW primacy portion of lab due to increased base cost for the new facility
Field Equipment
Program/ Unit
WPB
Total Cost 20,792
WPB
5,270
Equipment Totals:
26,062
Supplies: List by groups, as appropriate:
Misc.
Description
Work Plan
Designator Filters, Supplies for Testing GW under direct
influence of SW
Program/ Total Cost Unit
WPB
5,000
Contractual: GRWA
Description PWS Technical Assistance
Supplies Total:
5,000
Work Plan Designator
Program/ Total Cost
Unit
WPB
120,000
Percent Total of Set-aside 6.72%
Contractual Total: Total Cost
120,000 1,217,414
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ATTACHMENT 7 2017 DWSRF Affordability Criteria
Effective September 30, 2016
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) affordability criteria will be used to determine whether a project is eligible for principal forgiveness. Principal forgiveness awards will be determined based up preapplications received through the 2017 DWSRF solicitation process. The criteria is based on weighted factors for median household income (MHI), unemployment rate, population trends of the borrower (or the project area if the project is located in a different jurisdiction), and the type of project. A borrower must receive a minimum of 10 points to qualify for principal forgiveness. Points available for each factor are as follows:
1. Income If the borrower's MHI (or the MHI of the project area if the project is located in a different jurisdiction) is below or equal to $39,473 (80 percent of the state's MHI of $49,342), as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau1, eight points will be awarded.
If the borrower's MHI (or the MHI of the project area if the project is located in a different jurisdiction) is above $39,473 (80 percent of the state's MHI of $49,342), as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau, one point will be awarded.
2. Unemployment If the borrower's unemployment rate (or the unemployment rate of the project area if the project is located in a different jurisdiction) is above or equal to 6.7 percent (state of Georgia's unemployment rate), as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau2, eight points will be awarded.
If the borrower's unemployment rate (or the unemployment rate of the project area if the project is located in a different jurisdiction) is below 6.7 percent (state of Georgia's unemployment rate), as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau, one point will be awarded.
1 American FactFinders Five -Year Estimates (2010-2014) http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml 2 American FactFinders Five -Year Estimates (2010-2014) http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml
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3. Population Trend If the borrower's population (or the population of the project area if the project is located in a different jurisdiction) decreased or remained the same when comparing the 2000 Census to the 2010 Census as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau, two points will be awarded. If the borrower's population (or the population of the project area if the project is located in a different jurisdiction) increased when comparing the 2000 Census to the 2010 Census as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau, one point will be awarded.
4. Project Type If the borrower will complete a project that will implement a process, material, technique or technology listed on the GEFA Conservation document, seven points will be awarded. Projects eligible for principal forgiveness must be constructed solely to address one of the items below and cannot be combined with an ineligible activity: a. GEFA Conservation Projects GEFA conservation projects can be found on GEFA's website at http://gefa.georgia.gov/sites/gefa.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/Financing-ConservationProjects.pdf If the borrower will not complete a project that will implement a process, material, technique or technology listed on the GEFA Conservation document, zero points will be awarded.
Principal forgiveness funds will be allocated to projects that receive the highest score based upon the preapplication scoring criteria used in the DWSRF 2017 project solicitation process. Principal forgiveness will be allocated to the highest scoring projects until all principal forgiveness is exhausted. There is no guarantee that principal forgiveness will be available.
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ATTACHMENT 8 Ranking Criteria for DWSRF Projects
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority 2017 DWSRF Project Solicitation
(Maximum Point Total 100 Points)*
Projects will be rated in four categories to determine their eligibility and selection for funding under the DWSRF Program.
DRINKING WATER SRF
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND SCORING SYSTEM 1. Readiness to proceed (maximum of 40 points) 2. Organizational and technical capacity (maximum of 20 points) 3. Project benefits (pick one only) a. Public health compliance benefit (maximum of 30 points) b. Energy conservation/production and efficiency benefit (maximum of 30 points) c. Water efficiency benefit (maximum of 30 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 40 points) CHECK ALL THAT APPLY a. State Environmental Review Process in process NONSI or CE issued b. State Environmental Review Process complete NONSI or CE approved
2. Organizational and Technical Capacity (maximum of 20 points) CHECK 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 has either implemented an increasing block rate fee structure or created a water conservation education campaign.
30 pts 40 pts
10 pts
10 pts 10 pts
3. Project Benefits Project should fit into one of these three categories (public health compliance benefit, energy conservation/production and efficiency benefit or water efficiency benefit)
Public Health Compliance Benefit (maximum of 30 points) CHECK 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 involves system and/or facility upgrades to create redundancy and enhance system reliability
20 pts
10 pts 10 pts
Energy Conservation/Production and Efficiency Benefit (maximum of 30 points) CHECK ANY BELOW THAT APPLY
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.
10 pts
10 pts 10 pts
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Water Efficiency Benefit (maximum of 30 points) CHECK 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 an automatic meter reading (AMR) system or an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system] 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.
4. Other Applicant or Project Attributes (maximum of 10 points) CHECK ANY BELOW THAT APPLY a. Project will increase system operating revenues or decrease system operating expenses by more than 10 percent leading to the greater financial integrity of the utility. b. Project benefits more than one system or community, e.g., interconnection of two or more public water systems. c. Project entails the use of new, promising technology or represents an innovative approach to delivering high-quality drinking water and protecting human health.
10 pts 10 pts 10 pts
5 pts 5 pts 5 pts
* GEFA reserves the right to verify any information submitted within the pre-application.
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Attachment 9 Public Meeting Summary
MINUTES Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Wednesday, February 8, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Jenerrah Byron, program manager on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) boardroom located in Atlanta, Georgia.
GEFA staff present at the meeting were:
Jenerrah Byron Fuller Callaway Tracy Williams David Austin
Public participants present at the meeting were:
Michael Roberts
Jenerrah Byron welcomed everyone and introduced the staff in attendance. After discussing the purpose for the public hearing was to present and receive comments on the drafted 2017 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Intended Use Plans (IUPs), she opened the floor for comments.
Comments from Speakers Michael Roberts, Community Consultants asked do we anticipate the date of the 2017 grants awards and do we know when the 2017 projects will be presented to the GEFA board?
Jenerrah Byron shared that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working on a continuing resolution and an allotment has not been issued, therefore, an award date has not been established. She also shared that as soon as a decision is reached regarding when a community will go before the GEFA board, the communities will be notified immediately.
No other comments were made.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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ATTACHMENT 10 Loan Program Policies May 2016
GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
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: Georgia Fund loan program Georgia Reservoir Fund loan program Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program
3. SUB-PROGRAMS
Georgia Fund Emergency Loan Program The GEFA Executive Director shall have the authority to approve an emergency loan to assist communities in financing improvements that are necessary to eliminate actual or potential public health hazards. Any emergency loans approved will be ratified at the next scheduled Board meeting. To be eligible, the applicant must determine and document the emergency nature of the project and apply O.C.G.A. 36-91-22(e), which outlines the local government actions needed to classify a project as an emergency. Relevant terms are addressed in these policies.
4. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS
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.
Minimum Recipient Qualifications Qualified Local Government Municipalities and counties must be certified as Qualified Local
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Governments by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Service Delivery Strategy Municipalities, counties and authorities must be included in a DCA-
verified Service Delivery Strategy. Additionally, the project for which an applicant seeks financing must be consistent with the verified strategy. State Audit Requirements Municipalities, counties, authorities and nongovernmental entities must be in compliance with all state audit requirements. 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. 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. 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). 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. The minimum project requirements are listed below.
The Georgia Fund may finance projects consistent with O.C.G.A. 50-23-4 to: o supply, distribute, and treat water o collect, treat, or dispose of sewage or solid waste
The Georgia Reservoir Fund may finance projects consistent with O.C.G.A. 50-23-28 to: o expand the capacity of existing reservoirs or other sources for water supply o establish new reservoirs or other sources for water supply
The Clean Water SRF may finance projects consistent with the federal Clean Water Act to: o construct municipal wastewater facilities o control nonpoint source pollution, including projects that permanently protect conservation land as defined by O.C.G.A. 12-6A-2(5)
The Drinking Water SRF may finance projects consistent with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act to: o install or upgrade facilities to improve drinking water quality or pressure, protect water sources, and provide storage o create or consolidate water systems
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:
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Each project must be included in an Intended Use Plan submitted by GEFA to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Each project must successfully complete the State Environmental Review Process, administered by EPD and receive a Notice of No Significant Impact or Categorical Exclusion.
Each recipient must certify compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by completing EPA Form 4700-4.
Each Drinking Water SRF project and Clean Water SRF treatment works 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.
Each Drinking Water SRF project and Clean Water SRF treatment works project must incorporate iron and steel products produced in the United States ("American Iron and Steel Requirement").
Each Clean Water SRF treatment works project must certify that a Fiscal Sustainability Plan has been developed and is being implemented for the project or certify that a Fiscal Sustainability Plan will be developed and implemented for the project.
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 and easement 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 also offers engineering only loans for these preliminary soft costs needed to facilitate the construction of an eligible project. GEFA will review and apply a standard to all project budgets.
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.
Georgia Fund
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The maximum loan amount is $3,000,000 per borrower per year. The maximum loan amount for emergency loans is $500,000 per project. The standard amortization period is 20 years or the useful life of the project.
Georgia Reservoir Fund The maximum loan amount will be determined based on availability of funds. The length of the amortization period shall be determined on a case-by-case basis consistent with O.C.G.A. 50-23-28. The maximum amortization period is 40 years.
Clean Water SRF The maximum loan amount is $25,000,000 per borrower per year. The maximum loan amount for engineering loans is $2,000,000 per project. The maximum amortization period is the lesser of 30 years or the useful life of the project.
Drinking Water SRF The maximum loan amount is $25,000,000 per borrower per year. The maximum loan amount for engineering loans is $2,000,000 per project. The maximum amortization period is 20 years or the useful life of the project.
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.
Interest Rate Concessions GEFA provides the following interest rate concessions for eligible borrowers or eligible projects under the specified funding programs. Interest rate concessions shall not be used in combination.
WaterFirst Communities that receive the WaterFirst designation from DCA 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.
PlanFirst Communities designated as a PlanFirst Community by DCA may receive an interest rate 50 basis points (1/2 of one percent) below the prevailing interest rate for the program through which it is to be funded.
Conservation Communities seeking financing for eligible water, energy, or land conservation projects 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 outlined in GEFA's Water Conservation Financing guidance.
Special Loan Terms The GEFA board may approve loans with different interest rates or specialized terms (e.g., principal forgiveness) consistent with specific program objectives and/or relevant federal
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requirements.
9. FEES
GEFA may assess certain fees to loan recipients.
Origination Fee GEFA will charge an origination fee of 1 percent pursuant to the loan agreement.
Loan Servicing Fees Under specific circumstances, GEFA may charge the following loan servicing fees:
GEFA may assess a non-sufficient funds fee (NSF) in the event the borrower fails to have sufficient funds in its designated bank account at the time the payment is drafted. The payment due may be for any type of payment due under the credit documents including origination 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 may 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 may assess a monthly Loan Continuation Fee in the event the borrower fails to draw funds within six months (180 days) of loan agreement execution.
For specific details related to these fees, refer to the Loan Servicing Fee Schedule available on GEFA's website.
10. LOAN SECURITY
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-and-credit pledge to back the loan. In cases where the borrower is unable to secure such an agreement, GEFA may require additional security by other means.
13. RELEASE OF GEFA FUNDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
GEFA will monitor construction and endorse GEFA payments in accordance with the loan agreement. To allow monitoring, the loan or grant recipient must notify GEFA prior to commencing construction.
14. LOAN EXECUTION DEADLINE
If the loan agreement is not fully executed within six months (180 days) from the date of the board approval, GEFA reserves the right to terminate its commitment.
15. LOAN RESTRUCTURING
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
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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 case-by-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 from rate increases or raising of ad valorem taxes and/or reducing costs. Any emergency or exigent circumstances beyond the control of the borrower that impose a long-term and severe financial hardship. Under no circumstances will the existing principal of a loan be forgiven. 16. LOAN REFINANCING 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. GEFA will consider a community's request to refinance its existing GEFA debt on a case-by-case basis if one of the following conditions is met: 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 project. The community has an engineering loan it would like to refinance with the proceeds of a construction loan from GEFA, thereby combining the engineering loan and the construction loan into one loan. 17. CREDIT ANALYSIS GEFA requires a minimum debt service coverage of 1.05 times in the first year of repayment and each subsequent year of the outstanding GEFA debt.
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