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AMWWP
Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater
Partnership
Project Submission Form
The Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) is a
capital funding program that will support water and wastewater
treatment projects for municipalities under 45,000 population in
Alberta. This program is intended to provide Albertans with the ability
to provide water and wastewater services at comparable rates to those
larger municipalities that have greater economies of scale.
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/2719.htm
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Program Overview and General Guide
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Program
Highlights
Project
Submission
Deadline
This ongoing capital initiative supports sustainable water and wastewater
projects that help to improve drinking water quality and wastewater
treatment efficiencies, thereby reducing the health risks associated with
drinking water and untreated wastewater.
Submissions for the annual call for projects must be received by November 30th,
each calendar year
[Due date revised November 30, 2011]
For purposes of the AMWWP
Objective
To assist eligible Alberta municipalities with the construction of priority water supply
and treatment and wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
Time frame
This is an ongoing initiative implemented on April 1, 1991. This program replaces the
previous Alberta Municipal Water Supply and Sewage Treatment Grant Program
which was in place from April 1, 1979 to March 31, 1991.
Project eligibility criteria
General
Program
Eligibility
Eligible Municipalities
This program is available to the following municipalities in the province of Alberta:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
i.
Cities with an official population under 45,000.
Towns.
Villages.
Summer villages.
Counties, municipal districts, Metis Settlements, special areas and
improvement districts responsible for making applications on behalf of
communities within its jurisdiction that meet the following criteria:
Inclusion on an official list of eligible hamlets as determined by Alberta
Transportation,
or
ii.
Deemed to be an eligible hamlet by consisting of a group of 10 or more
occupied dwellings, a majority of which are on titled parcels of less than
1,850 square meters, with a defined boundary, a distinct name, and the
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existence of provision for non-residential uses.
Eligible hamlets are not intended to include country residential subdivisions,
condominia associations or private developments.
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Rural municipalities should inquire whether a specific hamlet is included on the
official list of eligible hamlets prior to project implementation.
Rural municipalities may apply to the department to include communities on the
official list of eligible hamlets by forwarding a plan showing parcel size, land use
designations, population and community boundary.
f.
Regional commissions
Regional commissions are eligible to receive funding for multi-municipal commissionowned facilities related to water supply and treatment and wastewater treatment as
outlined in the project eligibility criteria.
Municipalities which are part of a regional commission but require their own facilities
may apply on an individual basis for program funding.
Eligible projects:
All services, material and equipment engaged on projects eligible for funding must be
from the private sector. Municipalities are encouraged to support Alberta companies
supplying goods and services to the waterworks and wastewater industry.
Funding may be available for the following projects, subject to a detailed assessment
of eligibility by the department:
a. Water supply and treatment
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Raw-water intakes and wells.
Raw-water supply lines to storage facilities.
Raw-water storage facilities.
Raw-water supply lines from storage facilities to treatment facilities.
Water treatment facilities.
Treated-water supply line from the treatment plant to the first connection
point on the distribution system.
Treated-water storage facilities and related works.
b. Wastewater treatment
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Outfall sewer from last connection point on the collection system to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
Wastewater treatment facilities.
Outfall sewers from the wastewater treatment facilities to the point of
discharge or disposal and related works.
Septage receiving stations at wastewater treatment plants, up to a limit of
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20% of the cost of the facility and 20% of the capacity of the facility.
c. Miscellaneous
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Small projects "at the plant" which would enhance the treatment process,
such as chlorination or fluoridation.
Planning and/or design studies directly related to an eligible project.
General municipal infrastructure planning studies for eligible municipalities
under 10,000 population.
Eligible Associated Costs
Funding may be available for associated project costs which can include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Right-of-way acquisition and/or land costs, including expropriation costs.
Relocation and adjustment of associated utilities.
Engineering costs.
Survey fees.
Legal fees.
Advertising for tenders.
Local Authorities Board fees.
Other costs (such as audit fees).
Municipal officials should contact the department regarding the eligibility of any
other related costs.
NON-Eligible Costs
The following will not be considered eligible for funding:
a. Municipal labour and equipment.
b. Administration costs (i.e. all municipal employee salaries or council member
salaries, office administration costs, etc.).
c. Goods and Services Tax.
Refer to ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION for more detailed information on eligibility
criteria, Business Case and program guidelines:
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/530.htm
Section A – Project Submission Overview/Applicant Information
Name of municipality/organization
Legal status of applicant (if applicable)
Contact name and title
Contact primary phone number
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Contact email address
Contact mailing address
Contact fax number
Project Information: Attach Business Case and supporting documentation
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Name of project
Project location/limits
(if applicable)
Date of Submission
Project description : Provide
enough detail to understand
project scope and magnitude
(maximum of 250 words)
Attach additional details as
needed.
Project commencement and
completion dates
(Month/DD/YYYY)
Project Costs: Attach additional detail with submission
Please fill out the following tables summarizing project costs:
Project Phase
Milestone
{A}
{B}
Estimated
TOTAL
project cost ($)
Non
Eligible
cost ($)
{C}
Other
provincial
grants
expected($)
{D}
Nonprovincial
sources of
funding ($)
{E}
Total Funding
request under this
grant program
[A-(B+C+D)]
Total
$
$
$
$
$
List Other Provincial Grant Sources:
Section B - Project Outcomes and Benefits
Please describe how your proposed Water/Wastewater project will align with the following municipal
and provincial priorities.
Provincial Priority
Describe how the Provincial Priority
applies to this project.
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Describe how this project supports
the Provincial Priority.
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Project will support the
implementing the Alberta
20-year Strategic Capital
Plan.
Project will contribute to a
safe and world-class utility
system that supports
regional and provincial
economic development and
provides Alberta with the
most advanced
infrastructure in North
America.
Project complements
Alberta’s return to
prosperity and contributes
to a strong foundation for
continued economic
strength.
Project aligns with Provincial
Land-Use Framework, which
supports regional planning
for key infrastructure.
Project will contribute to the
high quality of Alberta’s
Environment.
Project will contribute to the
health of Albertans.
Project will contribute to
strong and effective
municipalities.
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Section C - Supporting Documentation and Attachments
List the attachments that support this Submission
Consultant’s project report
Project Business Case and Financial Sustainability Plan
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Ongoing benefits monitoring plan
Council or board of directors [resolution, motion]
Method of Submission
Submission address
An electronic submission of this submission may be included with the
electronic project application in the Municipal Grant Management
Application https://extranet.inftra.gov.ab.ca/login.html.
The hard copy submission should be addressed to:
ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION
Regional Office (Check website for appropriate Region)
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/2722.htm
ATTENTION: Regional Director
Contact
* Reminder: The AMWWP submission is due November 30, 2011
Submission Certification
Signature
Date
<Insert title of signature required>
Signature
Date
<Insert title of signature required>
Legal Statements
The personal information being collected on this form will be used to administer the Alberta Municipal
Water/Wastewater Partnership. The personal information is being collected under the authority of
section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and will be managed in
accordance with the privacy provisions in the FOIP Act. If you have any questions concerning the
collection of this information, please contact Marianne Kennedy, Manager FOIP, Legislative Planning and
FOIP, 780-422-0021.
Transportation
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