3.7 Point Source Implementation Grant Application W-WWTF
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Utilities Utility Operations Manager Neidermeier July 25, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.7 – PSIG Grant
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing a grant application.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Point Source Implementation Grant (PSIG) program provides grant funding to assist with water and
wastewater infrastructure projects like the West Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 project to meet
more protective requirements to improve water quality. The program offers grants for 80-percent of
eligible costs, up to a maximum of $7 million.
The portion of the West WWTF project related to more stringent phosphorus limits is the PSIG eligible
portion. The project is categorically eligible for the PSIG program, but available funding is not yet known.
Submitting the PSIG application is a necessary step toward securing potentially available PSIG funding.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2022-64
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-64 to submit the Point Source Implementation Grant application to the
Minnesota Public Finance Authority for the Otsego West Wastewater Treatment Facility Liquid Phase 1
project.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A N/A
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-64
AUTHORIZING A POINT SOURCE IMPLEMENTATION GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY AND TO AUTHORIZE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A
GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO FOR THE WEST WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITY PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Point Source Implementation Program (PSIG), established in Minnesota Statutes §446A.073,
as amended provides funds for construction projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego is hereby applying to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for funds to be
used for eligible costs for the upgraded preliminary treatment building, new fine screening building, upgraded
secondary biological treatment process, membrane biological treatment, UV disinfection, cascade aeration,
administration building, civil/site improvements, associated electrical, controls, mechanical improvements,
and miscellaneous upgrades.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the City of Otsego has the legal authority to apply for the grant, and the financial, technical, and
managerial capacity to ensure proper construction, operation, and maintenance of the project for its
design life.
2. That upon approval of its application by the PFA, the City of Otsego may enter into an agreement
with the PFA for the above referenced project, and that The City of Otsego certifies that it will comply
with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements described in the
Compliance listing of the grant application.
3. That the Mayor and City Administrator, or their successors in office, are hereby authorized to execute
such agreements, and amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the above project on
behalf of the City of Otsego.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 25th day of July, 2022.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica J. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk