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OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION 2022 -02
A RESOLUTION OF THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY OF
OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) GRANT FROM THE
OKLAHOMA WATER RESOURCES BOARD
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board has grant funding available for water
and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Oklahoma, and;
WHEREAS, rising construction costs and delays related to the COVID -19 pandemic have
made ii-justifiable to apply for Oklahoma Water Resources Board ARPA grant funds, and;
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Owasso to expedite the preparation and
submission of an application for financial assistance from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board
in the form of a grant, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso agrees to provide local funding to meet the fifty percent
local match as required under grant guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE OWASSO PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY OF
OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, that, the Authority Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign an
application and related documents necessary to file and process an ARPA grant application with
the Oklahoma Water Resources Board on behalf of the City of Owasso.
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Juliann M. Steven Authority Clerk
APPR W D AS TO FORM:
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JuliEVombardi, City Attorney
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of November, 2022.
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BACKGROUND:
The Honorable Chair and Trustees
Owasso Public Works Authority (OPWA)
Carly Novozinsky
Finance Director
APPROVED BY TRUSTEES
NOV 15 2022
Resolution 2022 -02, Oklahoma Water Resource Board Grant Application
November 10, 2022
In March 2021, The American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law. As part of this Act, the State
of Oklahoma received $3.19 billion in funding for state and local governments. Of this $3.19
billion, $1.87 billion was made available for investment in projects that would benefit all
Oklahomans. The State of Oklahoma has allocated $100 million to the Oklahoma Water
Resource Board for one -time grant funding to address water, wastewater, and dam
rehabilitation infrastructure projects throughout the State of Oklahoma.
Staff is proposing to apply for a grant to upgrade the Elm Creek Interceptor. Per Oklahoma
Water Resource Board requirements, an authorizing resolution is required before an application
can be submitted.
Based on the City's population, Owasso is eligible for up to $2 million in grant funding, with a 50%
local match.
FUNDING:
Funding for the City's local match is available in the Owasso Public Works Authority Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2022 -02.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution 2022 -02