BY:  Councilmember McGowan

RESOLUTION NO. 09-23

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND ENTER INTO A WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN FUND AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES; AND DESIGNATING A DEDICATED REPAYMENT SOURCE FOR THE LOAN

WHEREAS, the Village of Granville seeks to upgrade its existing wastewater facilities through the addition of a new ultra-violet disinfection system and the replacement of air piping at the Village's wastewater treatment plant; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Granville intends to apply to the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for a loan to finance the planning, design, and construction of the wastewater facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund requires the government authority to pass legislation authorizing the loan application and the execution of a related agreement as well as designating a dedicated repayment source. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Granville, Ohio, that:

Section I: The Village Manager is hereby authorized to apply for an Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund loan, sign all related documents, and enter into a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority for the planning, design, and/or construction of wastewater facilities on behalf of the Village of Granville.   

Section II: The dedicated source of repayment will be the revenues in the Sewer Fund. 

Section III: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

Passed this 18th day of March, 2009.