Section 250-RICR-170-05-2.6 - Sub-Fund EstablishmentA. The Fund is hereby allocated into two (2) sub-funds: The Wastewater Treatment Facility Resilience Fund Small Projects Sub-Fund and the Wastewater Treatment Facility Resilience Fund Large Projects Sub-Fund. The monies allocated to each sub-fund will be done at the discretion of the Director and will be available to eligible applicants in the form of grants of up to fifty percent (50%) of eligible costs. Applicants must be able to match at least fifty percent (50%) of eligible costs.B. Wastewater Treatment Facilities Resilience Fund Small Projects Sub-Fund 1. The monies allocated to the Wastewater Treatment Facility Resilience Fund Small Projects Sub-Fund shall be available for construction projects proposed by governmental entities involving the following categories: a. Hardening-Includes, but not limited to, protection from the effects of flooding or other natural hazards by constructing walls, dikes, etc.; or waterproofing equipment by installing submersible pumps, water resistant electrical enclosures, general waterproofing; or installing floodproof doors/windows; or temporary flood barriers; or other projects that would offer protection from hazards related to climate change.b. Relocating-Includes, but not limited to, reducing the risk of flooding or other natural hazards by elevating equipment or relocating systems or equipment to higher points on or off site.c. Repairability/Replaceability-Includes, but not limited to, improving operational resiliency through the construction of new or physically enhancing existing systems for faster replaceability or repair in the event of damage caused by flooding or other natural hazards.d. Redundancy-Includes, but not limited to, maintaining the ability to maintain forward flow and treatment through the construction of multiple or backup systems.2. This Sub-Fund shall provide fifty percent (50%) matching grant funds up to $250,000 for projects estimated to be $500,000 or less. Matching funds shall come from applicant's own financial resources or force account work, interim financing provided by the Bank or financed through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund ("CWSRF").C. Wastewater Treatment Facility Resilience Fund Large Projects Sub-Fund 1. The monies allocated to the Wastewater Treatment Facility Resilience Fund Large Projects Sub-Fund shall be available for construction projects proposed by governmental entities involving the following categories: a. Hardening-Includes, but not limited to, protection from the effects of flooding or other natural hazards by constructing walls, dikes, etc.; or waterproofing equipment by installing submersible pumps, water resistant electrical enclosures, general waterproofing; or installing floodproof doors/windows; or temporary flood barriers; or other projects that would offer protection from hazards related to climate change.b. Relocating-Includes, but not limited to, Reducing the risk of flooding or other natural hazards by elevating equipment or relocating systems or equipment to higher points on or off site.c. Repairability/Replaceability-Includes, but not limited to, improving operational resiliency through the construction of new or physically enhancing existing systems for faster replaceability or repair in the event of damage caused by flooding or other natural hazards.d. Redundancy-Includes, but not limited to, maintaining the ability to maintain forward flow and treatment through the construction of multiple or backup systems.2. This Sub-Fund shall provide fifty percent (50%) matching grant funds up to $1,250,000 for projects estimated to be greater than $500,000. Matching funds will come from the CWSRF and the applicant/project must comply with all CWSRF rules.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-170-05-2.6
Adopted effective 12/4/2019