Agenda Item Request:
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Approval of the Cumberland County Commissioners to authorize the transfer of $1.2 million in contingency funds from the Municipal Water and Sewer Infrastructure allocation to the North Windham Wastewater Treatment System Project.
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Background and Purpose of Request:
Requestor: Sandra Warren, Executive Department
The proposed $1.2 million transfer from the Municipal Water & Sewer Infrastructure Contingency Fund to the North Windham Wastewater Treatment System Project aligns with SLFRF funding guidelines and will not impact other planned uses.
It is recommended that the Cumberland County Commissioners approve this transfer in accordance with SLFRF guidelines and established County infrastructure investment priorities.
The North Windham Wastewater Treatment System Project qualifies under SLFRF guidelines as it:
• Expands wastewater treatment capacity to support economic and residential growth.
• Enhances environmental sustainability by improving water quality.
• Aligns with Cumberland County’s strategic investment in sustainable infrastructure.
Funding Amount and Source:
$1,200,000.00, Water & Sewer Infrastructure State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Program, established under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA),
Effective Date if Applicable: 03/17/2025