Amendment of the LRWWTP Improvement Solids-Handling Design and Construction State Grant/Loan Project by Ordinance 008-2026

The City Council is considering Ordinance 008-2026 to amend the project ordinance for the LRWWTP Solids-Handling Improvements Design & Construction State Grant/Loan Project. This amendment reflects an approved funding increase of $5,000,000 from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure. These funds are designated for replacing existing solid handling equipment at the wastewater treatment plant to ensure redundancy and resiliency. Any costs exceeding the awarded grant/loan amount will be covered by the City's Water and Wastewater Fund. The final execution of this loan agreement is contingent upon approval by the Local Government Commission (LGC). This amendment modifies previous project budget ordinances to reflect changes in the project's cost and funding sources. A related resolution, Resolution 2026-007, authorizes the acceptance of this funding amendment.