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

VILLAGE OF RED HOOK RESOLUTION #____ - 2023 DATED: November 13, 2023

A meeting of the Village of Red Hook Board of Trustees was convened in public session at the Village Hall, 7467 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY on November 13, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Smythe.

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

WHEREAS, the new WWTP, Plant “A” (or BK for Brent Kovalchik), has a total capacity of 50,000 gallons per day; and,

WHEREAS, Plant BK is running at about 40,000 gallons per day usage now; and,

WHEREAS, 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; and

WHEREAS, 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; and

WHEREAS, the Village has unused ARPA funds that can cover these one-time costs;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that

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

Motion by: Trustee Seconded by: Trustee

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I hereby attest that the above Resolution was approved by the Board of Trustees at its November 13, 2023 meeting, and that I have been authorized to sign this Resolution by decision of the Board of Trustees

______________________ ____________________ Jennifer Cavanaugh, Clerk Date