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Form#: -52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Environmental Management DATE: 9/27/2022 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Eric Takamura PHONE: 961-8333 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> Request to amend FY22-23 Capital Improvement Budget, Ordinance 22-64, to add an appropriation for the <br /> following project: <br /> Hilo WWTP Upgrades $17,000,000 from State Revolving Fund <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> After completing a condition assessment and evaluating alternatives that would be required to restore the <br /> wastewater treatment plant's (WWTP) original operational functions, DEM is working to layout design <br /> documents on the improvements that is required. Hilo WVVTP was built in the early 1990s and after 30 years <br /> of operation substantial repairs and renovations are required. Also, technological improvements have been <br /> advancing since 1990 and more operator friendly and robust equipment are available today that wasn't <br /> available before. <br /> Design work for the project is underway. This request is to appropriate funds from the State Revolving Fund <br /> to allow us to take advantage of the lower interest rates provided by the State Revolving Fund Loan <br /> Program. This project has been identified in the State of Hawaii Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund <br /> Intended Use Plan for State Fiscal Year 2023. <br /> A Project Data/Financial Impact Statement is attached. <br /> SIGNED: ,. �> , DATE: C y <br /> D partment Head <br />