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RESOLUTION NO. 4516
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A DRINKING WATER STATE
REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) CONSTRUCTION LOAN APPLICATION FOR
THE BUTTERFIELD WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP)
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Butterfield WTP, originally built in 1946, is nearing the end of its
forecasted service life, and a phased replacement of the facility over the next 20 years is proposed;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) adopted the Butterfield WTP Facilities Plan, which
defines a capital improvement strategy to address capacity, water quality, safety, and end-of-life
deficiencies; and
WHEREAS, to help fund these improvements, the City is requesting authorization to
apply for a low-interest DWSRF construction loan with the Washington State Department of
Health (DOH); and
WHEREAS, the DWSRF Loan Program provides low-interest construction loans to fund
municipal water system capital improvements that increase public health protection by ensuring
safe and reliable drinking water infrastructure. This program is funded through the congressional
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and subject to federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the DWSRF loan application process requires documentation of City Council
approval of the submittal of a DWSRF loan application; and
WHEREAS, as currently advertised, DWSRF construction loans have a maximum award
amount of up to $15,000,000 per jurisdiction at a 1.75% interest rate; and
WHEREAS, if the City is selected as a recipient for the DWSRF construction loan, the
loan agreement will be subject to City Council review and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Council of the City of Pasco hereby authorizes the submittal of the
construction loan application to the Washington State Department of Health DWSRF Loan
Program for the Butterfield WTP Improvements Project.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 4th day of
November, 2024.
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Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, MMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys