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Resolution to Approve WWTP Capacity Study by Delaware Engineering Using Arpa Funds

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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE WWTP CAPACITY STUDY BY DELAWARE ENGINEERING USING ARPA FUNDS

Resolution #64-2023 — 2023-11-13

WHEREAS

  • the new WWTP, Plant "A" (or BK for Brent Kovalchik), has a total capacity of 50,000 gallons per day
  • Plant BK is running at about 40,000 gallons per day usage now
  • there are several requests and expressions of interest in being added to the Sewer Use Area including two significant development projects in the planning stages that will require additional WWTP capacity
  • the Village engineers, Delaware Engineering has proposed a feasibility study to increase the WWTP capacity, looking at the full potential need and capacity to create a long term plan for expansion
  • the Village has unused ARPA funds that can cover these one-time costs

RESOLVED

  • The proposal for a feasibility study to increase the WWTP capacity is approved to proceed for a cost of $15,000
  • The cost will be covered using ARPA funds