Infrastructure Grant Program

• It is recommended that a copy of the preliminary plans and specifications be submitted with the Construction Cost Estimate.

• Include Construction Estimate (prepared within last 12 months)

•Please list Source of Estimate: ex: Engineering Firm

Do not exceed 3 pages, single spaced, exclusive of exhibits.

1. Definition of the Problem and Need:

a. Explain the need for this project including summary of current condition, capacity, and deficiencies of existing systems. Provide detailed specific information on the urgency and severity of the need for this project such as health and safety problems, substandard conditions, public facility problems, lack of essential services, etc.

b. Explain why the proposed project cannot be undertaken without ARP funds

2.Project Description

a.Scope of Work – Include a description of the specific project activities that will be undertaken.

b. Service Area - Include the exact street location, the geographical boundaries, characteristics, and nature of the neighborhood/community of the project. You may include photos as additional attachments.

c. Feasibility – Identify how the project will solve the problem or improve conditions. If the project does not completely solve a systemic or area-wide problem, indicate plans and proposed funding for the remaining need and timeframe. Address the proposed project schedule and any anticipated or potential delays. Provide a plan for project sustainability, including the applicant’s ability to operate and maintain system improvements.

d. Evaluation – Provide a plan to measure the success of the project and service provided to local clientele.

• Attach a map of the entire County showing the general project location.

• Attach a map showing the specific project location.

• Attach at least one map showing the boundaries of the service area. All street names and reference points must be clearly labeled. If the project will be constructed in several phases, both the overall service area and individual service area for each phase of the project must be described and identified.

• Program/Project Manager (Project Lead) Resume

• Provide a list of any and all partners who are participating in project implementation

• Specify the role(s) of each partner in project implementation.

• Please provide commitment letters and budgets (if required) for all partners and subrecipients participating in the project .

• Please provide the current year budget for your organization. (should include your annual budget, capital improvements budget, anticipated operating reserve)

• Attach documents and current data including such items as surveys, reports, feasibility studies, letters, traffic/pedestrian counts, well/on-lot sewage disposal system test data, newspaper articles, petitions, preliminary site plans/drawings/technical specifications, zoning/tax maps, inter-municipal agreements, letters from residents, letters of support from organizations, and other descriptive information.

• Attach photographs that will help visually show the problem and need.

• Please provide all preconstruction documentation including water, sewer, DHEC, Army Corps of Engineers, local building code approval, planning, zoning, and permitting if necessary for the project.