2022-08 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAr ■ HARNETT
REGIONAL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-08
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RESOLUTION BY HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - .-gton, NC 27546
WHEREAS, The Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 and the North Carolina the WaMar910 893 7575
Infrastructure Act of 2005 (NCGS 159G) have authorized the making of loans and grafnts910-893.6643
to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction and studies of
(state whether a wastewater treatment works, wastewater collection system, stream
restoration, stormwater treatment, other "green" project, drinking water treatment
works, and/or drinking water distribution system), and
WHEREAS, Harnett Regional Water has need for and intends to construct a nine million gallon per
day (9 MGD) capacity upgrade of its North Harnett Regional Waste Water Treatment
Plant. This a regional project that will be jointly funded by three other entities who own
wastewater treatment capacity in the plant (Towns of Fuquay-Varina, Lillington & Angier).
WHEREAS, Harnett Regional Water intends to request State grant and/or loan assistance for the
project,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
HARNETT:
That Harnett Regional Water, the Applicant, will arrange financing for all remaining costs
of the project, if approved for a State grant and/or loan award.
That the Applicant will adopt and place into effect on or before completion of the project
a schedule of fees and charges and other available funds which will provide adequate
funds for proper operation, maintenance, and administration of the system and the
repayment of all principal and interest on the debt.
That the governing body of the Applicant agrees to include in the loan agreement a
provision authorizing the State Treasurer, upon failure of Harnett Regional Water to make
scheduled repayment of the loan, to withhold from the County of Harnett any State funds
that would otherwise be distributed to the local government unit in an amount sufficient
to pay all sums then due and payable to the State as a repayment of the loan.
That the Applicant will provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the project on
completion of construction thereof.
That Lewis Weatherspoon/Chairman of the Harnett Board of Commissioners, the
Authorized Official, and successors so titled, is hereby authorized to execute and file an
application on behalf of the Applicant with the State of North Carolina for a grant and/or
loan to aid in the study of or construction of the project described above.
That the Authorized Official, and successors so titled, is hereby authorized and directed
to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection
with such application or the project: to make the assurances as contained above; and to
execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application.
That the Applicant has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal,
State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the project and to
Federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto.
Adopted this the 18th day of April, 2022 at County of Harnett, North Carolina.
C'�'fwis W. Weathe oo
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Chairman, Harnett County Board of Commissioners
CERTIFICATION BY RECORDING OFFICER
The undersigned duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does
hereby certify: That the above/attached resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution
authorizing the filing of an application with the State of North Carolina, as regularly adopted at a legally
convened meeting of the County of Harnett duly held on the \S�day of
202.2 ; and, further, that such resolution has been fully recorded in the journal of proceedings and
records in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this c-1 day of April,
2022.
Melika D. Capps
Clerk to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
www.harnettwater.org
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
w .�D_F W> Division of Water Infrastructure
Application for Funding
(Last updated: February 2022)
1. General Information
County DUNS Number
Applicant Name
Harnett 091565986
Harnett Regional Water
Federal Tax ID # PWSID # (if applicable)
Project Name
North Harnett Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity 56-6000306
Applicant Type Total Project Cost Funding Amount Requested
❑ Municipality ❑ Sanitary District $63,241,200 $20,000,000
® County ❑ Non -Profit Water Corporation
❑ Water and Sewer District ❑ Other (Specify: )
❑ Water and Sewer Authority
Funding Type(s) Requested
❑ Asset Inventory and Assessment (AIA) Grant
❑ Merger/Regionalization Feasibility (MRF) Grant
❑ Pre -Construction Planning Grant (without construction)
❑ Other:
® Construction Project
L* ❑ Drinking Water
L► ® Wastewater
L► ❑ CWSRF Green Project: stream restoration,
stormwater BMP, reclaim water
Acceptance of Funding Offer (for Construction Projects only)
These questions will be used to identify the best funding fit. Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is available as
grants, and principal forgiveness is available from the State Revolving Funds.
1. I am willing to accept funding that includes federal conditions. ® Yes ❑ No
2. I will only accept a funding offer (loan and/or grant) if a minimum of $0 is offered as a grant or principal forgiveness. Enter $0
if you are willing to accept a loan offer with no grant or principal forgiveness.
3. ❑ Because of the potential hardship related to a State Revolving Fund and/or State Reserve Program loan, this application
seeks to replace the $ loan awarded to the Insert Project Name (Insert project number) with grant funding. Note: loans
that have already received disbursements are not eligible.
2. System Parameters
Residential Sewer Connections
13,205
Non -Residential Sewer Connections
670
Monthly Sewer Bill per 5,000 gallons
$45.00
Year
FY 2021
FY 2020
FY 2019
FY 2018
FY 2017
Residential Water Connections
Non -Residential Water Connections
Monthly Water Bill per 5,000 gallons
$36.50
Percentage of Utility Bills Collected and Rate Increase Percentages
Percentage of Utility Bills Collected Rate Increase Percentage
N/A
(OVER)
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10%
N/A
N/A
6%
3. Applicant Contact Information
Authorized Representative Name: Lewis Weatherspoon
Authorized Representative Title: Chairman, Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Mailing Address Line 1: P.O. Box 759
Mailing Address Line 2:
City: Lillington
State: NC
Code: 27546-0759
Physical Address Line 1:
455 McKinney Parkway
Physical Address Line 2:
Physical Address City:
Lillington
Physical Address State:
NC
Physical Address Zip Code:
27546
Phone Number:
910-893-7555
E -Mail Address:
lweatherspoon@hamett.org
4. Application Preparer Contact Information
Firm Name:
Harnett Regional Water
Contact Name:
Steve Ward, Director
Mailing Address Line 1:
P.O. Box 1119
Mailing Address Line 2:
911 Norman Alley
City:
Lillington
State:
NC
Code: 27546-1119
Physical Address Line 1:
700 McKinney Parkway
Physical Address Line 2:
Physical Address City:
Lillington
Physical Address State:
NC
Physical Address Zip Code:
27546
Phone Number:
910-814-3042
E -Mail Address:
sward@hamett.org
5. Engineer Contact Information
Is the engineering firm different from the application preparer?
® Yes ❑ No
Engineering Firm Name:
MBD Consulting Engineers, P.A.
Contact Name:
Joseph W. McGougan, P.E.
Mailing Address 1:
911 Norman Alley
Mailing Address 2:
City:
Conway
State:
SC
Code: 29526
Physical Address Line 1: 911 Norman Alley
Physical Address Line 2:
Physical Address City: Conway
Physical Address State: SC
Physical Address Zip Code: MBD Consulting Engineers, P.A.
Phone Number: Joseph W. McGougan, P.E.
E -Mail Address: 911 Norman Alley
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6. Project Description (see Instructions)
This project consists of the construction of a 9 million gallon per day (MGD) capacity upgrade at the North
Harnett Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant. The improvements include construction of three sequencing
batch reactors with 3 million gallons of capacity each and the addition of several rotating disc filters and
various other appurtenances for improved treatment capability. These improvements are part of a planned
increase in permitted treatment capacity and discharge capability at the plant from 7.5 MGD to 16.5 MGD.
Speculative Effluent Limits were received for the project on January 7, 2022 and the required engineering
alternatives analysis has been submitted.
Estimated number of new connections served by project (if applicable):
For Construction Projects and Pre -Construction Planning Grants only:
❑ The proposed project is a result of an Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant previously awarded by the Division?
❑ The proposed project is a result of a Merger / Regionalization Feasibility Grant previously awarded by the Division?
® None of the above.
7. Additional Information for Consideration
This project has been deemed eligible to receive ARP funding from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund and is
assigned Project No: SRP -W -ARP -0009 by DWI. The ARP Project Grant previously allocated in S.L. 2021-
180 totals $3,800,000. Hence, the funding amount requested of $20,000,000 to possibly receive the
remaining $1,200,000 of the maximum construction grant amount available for systems not designated as
distressed or categorized as at -risk, bring the total grant to $5,000,000 and a CWSRF loan of $15,000,000.
This project is regional in scope in that the planned expansion of the North Harnett Wastewater Treatment
Plant will be jointly funded by four different LGUs. Each already own a specific amount of wastewater
capacity in the plant and the project will increase the allocations of this capacity to each. The four LGUs
consist of Harnett Regional Water, Town of Fuquay-Varina, Town of Angier and the Town of Lillington. All
with the exception of Fuquay-Varina received ARP Project Grant allocations from the Drinking Water
Reserve and Wastewater Reserve in S.L. 2021-180 and it is our understanding that each plan to use those
funds or a portion of them at a minimum for the funding of this project. The project budget will include these
totals under "other secured funding sources."
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8a. Project Budget (for Construction Projects and Pre -Construction Planning Grants only)
Division Funding
Requested
Other Secured
Funding Source(s)
Total Cost Amount
Indicate construction costs by line item (e.g., linear feet
of different -sized lines)
Construction Costs
Mobilization, Bonds, Insurance, Site Work/Piping
$1,900,000
$1,900,000
Headworks, Influent Pump Station,ICEAS Basins
$15,625,000
$23,745,000
$39,370,000
Filters, UV, Outfall, Sludge, Electrical, SCADA
Contractors Overhead & Profit
$9,880,000
$4,092,000
$9,880,000
$4,092,000
Contingency (we recommend 10% of construction costs):
$5,524,200
$5,524,200
Construction Subtotal.
$17,525,000
$43,241,200
$60,766,200
Eneineerin¢ Costs
Engineering Design
Permitting
$2,300,000
$175,000
$2,300,000
$175,000
Land Surveying Costs
Engineering Subtotal:
$2,475,000
$2,475,000
Administration Costs
Planning (pre -construction costs)
Easement Preparation
Engineering Report Preparation
Environmental Documentation Preparation (if applicable)
Legal Costs
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Compensation for Connection Fees and System
Development Fees that will not be charged after
connecting residences in disadvantaged, underserved
areas (if applicable)
Project Funding Administration (if applicable)
Other:
Other:
Administration Subtotal.
TOTAL PROJECT COST:
$20,000,000
$43,241,200
$63,241,200
A Professional Engineer signature and seal for the estimate must be provided
in the space to the right for the application to be considered complete.
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8b. Project Budget (for AIA and MRF grants, and training and/or rate study components to other projects)
Division Funding
Requested
TOTAL DIVISION FUNDING REQUESTED:
(OVER)
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Completeness Checklist
In addition to this application, the following items must be included for a complete application package, Incomplete applications
will not be considered. Please initial that each item is included in this submittal.
Resolution by Governing Body of Applicant with Certification by Recording Officer*
Water & Sewer Financial Information Form*
Fund Transfer Certification*
Applicable Priority Rating System Form* with supporting narratives and documentation
Affordability Calculator* or handwritten affordability calculations
Current rate sheets in effect on application deadline (for both water and sewer if the utility provides both water and
sewer, or for water or sewer depending on the utility service)
PE Seal on project budget (construction projects and pre -construction planning grants only. All others initial "N/A")
Supporting documentation/maps for construction projects that connect residences in disadvantaged, underserved
areas to water/wastewater utility (if applicable. If not applicable, initial "N/A")
* Forms and templates are available separately on the Division's website.
" For each application, please provide copies that are bound (e.g., report cover with fasteners, plastic report
combs, spiral or 3 -ring binders). No paper clips, staples or binder clasps. **
Submittal Information
• Send one (1) original hard copy and one (1) electronic copy of the Application.
Send complete Application package to:
Mailine Addresst (US Postal Service only) Physical Address (FedEx, UPS)
Division of Water Infrastructure Division of Water Infrastructure — 8'b Floor, Archdale Building
1633 Mail Service Center 512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 Raleigh, NC 27604
919.707.9160
tPlease allow two weeks for delivery if mailing via the US Postal Service.
tFor all courier services, please use the physical address, as having a courier deliver to the mailing address will delay package
delivery.
Application Signature
Please note: original signatures are required for each application.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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TYPED NAME TYPED TITLE DATE
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Certification by Authorized Representative
The attached statements and exhibits are hereby made part of this application, and the undersigned representative of the Applicant
certifies that the information in this application and the attached statements and exhibits are true, correct, and complete to the best
of his/her knowledge and belief. By initialing each item and signature at the end of this application, he/she further certifies that:
1. as Authorized Representative, he/she has been authorized to file this application by formal action of the
governing body;
2. the governing body agrees to provide for proper short-term and long-term maintenance and operation of the
approved project after its completion;
3. the Applicant has substantially complied with or will comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and
regulations and ordinances as applicable to this project;
4. the Applicant will adopt and place into effect on or before the completion of the project a schedule of fees and
charges which will provide for the adequate and proper operation, maintenance, and administration and repayment
of all principal and interest on loans (if applicable) of the project;
5. the Applicant has followed proper accounting and fiscal reporting procedures, as evidenced by the Applicant's
most recent audit report, and that the Applicant is in substantial compliance with provision of the general fiscal
control laws of the State;
6. the Project Budget for construction projects and pre -construction planning grants provided in this application
form (if applicable) includes all funding requested from all sources of funding proposed for this project;
7. the (Town or County), North Carolina is organized and chartered under the laws of North Carolina, or the
special purpose unit of local government is incorporated under the laws of North Carolina. All officials and
employees are aware of, and in full compliance with NCGS 14-234, "Public officers or employees benefiting from
public contracts; exceptions." (For units of local government only. All others should initial "N/A");
8. the Applicant acknowledges that all loans, and Viable Utility Reserve grants, are subject to approval by the
Local Government Commission;
9. the Applicant acknowledges that, in accordance with G.S. 120-157.2, for local government debt to be issued
greater than $1,000,000, the local government must report to Committee Chairs, Committee Assistant, and the
Fiscal Research Division of the General Assembly at least 45 days prior to presentation before the Local
Government Commission (For units of local government only. All others should initial "N/A"); and
10. if the Applicant receives a grant with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds, the
Applicant acknowledges and accepts the following conditions:
a) all ARPA project funds must be reimbursed by December 31, 2026;
b) project funds will not be used to pay existing debt or as a match for other federal funds;
c) if the project is also funded with other federal funds, the federal requirements of the other funds will apply
to the ARPA funds; and
d) for projects receiving ten million dollars or more in ARPA funding: recipients must certify or provide
plans and reports meeting federal requirements on reporting on prevailing wage rates, project labor
agreements, and related information as specified in the U.S. Treasury's Compliance and Reporting Guidance
for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (pages 21-22).
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