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7. Project Funding Experience GHD understands the financial limitations and challenges facing municipalities across New York State. We have a strong history and track record in securing grant funding/financing for capital projects to help communities like the Town of West Seneca deliver critical infrastructure improvement projects. GHD will leverage this experience to help identify funding sources to support the planning, design and construction of key infrastructure projects in the Town. Understanding of Funding Programs GHD follows all applicable funding opportunities continuously to stay informed for our clients. Table 7.1 presents funding options available to the Town for potential future water and wastewater projects. GHD has experience with co- funding using multiple grants and/or financing programs for a single project. Program details are summarized based on currently published funding requirements, which often change from year to year. Table 7.1 NYS Funding Programs Program Program Overview Grant/Loan Figures Program Requirements NYSEFC Engineering Helps develop – Category 1 – Up to $50,000 for After Grant Award: Planning Grant (EPG) Engineering Reports, any wastewater infrastructure- – Detailed Final Budget and which are required to list related project Plan of Finance, including your project on the – Category 2 – Up to $100,000 for third-party funding Intended Use Plan (IUP) I/I projects required by an agreements and 20% local Annual List Order on Consent or SPDES match Permit Compliance Schedule – Board resolutions authorizing (Proof of Enforcement must be and obligating local match provided). fund, and designating – 20% local match of the authorized representative requested amount (may include – Fully executed Engineering cash and/ or in-kind services). Agreement Grants from other sources may not be used to satisfy local – EFC Certification for A/E match. Services Procurement NYSDEC Water Funds projects that – Match is a percentage of the – Apply through the NYS directly improve water award amount grant recipients Consolidated Funding Quality Improvements quality or habitat, promote are required to provide as a local Application (CFA) Project (WQIP) Grant flood risk reduction, share, based on the category. – MWBE and SDVOB restoration, and enhanced participation requirements flood and climate resiliency, or protect a – Regulatory driven projects drinking water source. that add effluent disinfection or include phosphorous removal and CSO/SSO improvements are prioritized – Applicants must be registered in the NYS Statewide Financial System to be considered eligible GHD | Town of West Seneca | 12681649 | Engineering Services for Water and Wastewater Projects 21 Page 144 of 301