Res-2018-179 Distressed Sales and use Tax Ellensburg

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PROJECT NARRATIVE 1. Project Description: Describe the scope of work. Indicate the major work involved, including a brief comparison of existing and proposed conditions. The City of Ellensburg is nearing the completion of the design phase of the Illinois Municipal Well and has secured the appropriate permits associated with this new well. The City of Ellensburg has sufficient water rights for the addition of this municipal well, as well as others as needed in the future. The construction of the well is needed to ensure the City continues to have adequate water supply to support our residents as the City continually expands. The well is permitted to be drilled approximately 2000 lineal feet northeast of an existing well adjacent to Mount Stuart Elementary school. After securing the required permits for an additional point of withdrawal of the City's water rights, the City was able to acquire the necessary property for the well. The proposed project will drill the municipal well. Upon completion of the well drilling, the City will then be able to final the design for the pump, well house, and other items necessary to begin pumping water to the City's water system. This work can only be completed upon completion of the well drilling and the collection of appropriate material samples taken during the well drilling operation. These soil samples determine the required well screen design and pump selection. 2. Explain the specific Infrastructure issues the project addresses and how they are linked to economic development improvements. Expansion to the City of Ellensburg's water system is necessary to support continued growth within the City Limits and its Urban Growth Area (UGA). This project was also identified as the top 'Source Improvements' project in the City's 2014 Water Systems Comprehensive Plan, with the plan stating "This well is required by 2023." If funded, the drilling of the well would take place in 2019. Upon completion of the well drilling the City would also complete the design of outfitting the well with the appropriate screens, pumps, and a well house in 2019. The required construction for outfitting the well would be completed in 2020 . The drilling and outfitting of this well is essential in maintaining adequate water supply to keep up with the continual growth in the City of Ellensburg. 3 . Preliminary Engineering Phase: Underway (95% Complete) Estimated Start Date: Nov. 20, 2017 Estimated End Date: Dec. 31, 2018 Please explain phase status (work already completed, in progress, awaiting funding, etc., and factors that may slow phase progress). The City has contracted with a hydrogeologist to complete the design of the well drilling, which is approximately 95% complete. The City has also secured all required permits for the drilling of the well. Upon securing the remaining unbudgeted funds that this grant application is requesting, the City will be immediate available to advertise for bids for the well drilling project, with construction likely to begin early 2019. 8