AMWWP – Project Submission 2011/ 2012 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 1 2011/ 2012 Program Overview and General Guide AMWWP – Project Submission 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 2 2011/ 2012 existence of provision for non-residential uses. Eligible hamlets are not intended to include country residential subdivisions, condominia associations or private developments. AMWWP – Project Submission 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 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 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 3 2011/ 2012 20% of the cost of the facility and 20% of the capacity of the facility. c. Miscellaneous AMWWP – Project Submission 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 4 2011/ 2012 Contact email address Contact mailing address Contact fax number Project Information: Attach Business Case and supporting documentation AMWWP – Project Submission 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. 5 Describe how this project supports the Provincial Priority. AMWWP – Project Submission 2011/ 2012 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. 6 2011/ 2012 Section C - Supporting Documentation and Attachments List the attachments that support this Submission Consultant’s project report Project Business Case and Financial Sustainability Plan AMWWP – Project Submission 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. 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