November 9, 2009
Missouri will use $146 million in federal Recovery Act funds and $120 million in state funds on work to address aging wastewater and drinking water infrastructure
Gov. Nixon kicks off $266 million initiative to speed creation of construction jobs on infrastructure projects
Gov. Nixon visits with operating engineers, laborers and other skilled craftsmen during a visit to a construction site in Greene County on Nov. 9, 2009. The Governor visited the site to announce the investment of $266 million in state and federal funds in the construction of wastewater and drinking water facilities in communities across Missouri. These projects will save and create good-paying construction jobs in every corner of the Show-Me State.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon visited construction sites in Liberty and Springfield today to announce the Work Now initiative, which commits more than $260 million in federal and state funds to wastewater and drinking water construction projects in communities across Missouri. Gov. Nixon approved 60 of these drinking water and wastewater projects as appropriate for funding in letters to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson.
The Work Now initiative makes use of $146 million in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This initiative pairs the federal allocation with $120 million in state funds to increase the number of projects that can be completed. By enhancing the total investment amount with state dollars, the initiative pushes more money into critical infrastructure projects more quickly, as all funds must be obligated by recipient communities by February 17, 2010. Greater investment in public infrastructure projects on an expedited basis will yield positive economic impacts at an accelerated rate.
“Wastewater and drinking water projects are critical to maintaining our public infrastructure, but are also vital to getting construction workers and skilled tradesmen back to work right away,” Gov. Nixon said. “Too many Missourians are currently out of work. We want them back on the job as quickly as possible, and that’s why we are pulsing these funds into communities with instructions to put them promptly to use. My administration is working with local partners to ensure that these communities are getting these jobs rolling now.”
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has provided Recovery Act funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through federal grants. Communities and local governments were required to apply for this funding through the DNR, have their projects certified as appropriate and complete the financial agreement process with the DNR before receiving funds.
Missouri is also contributing more than $120 million in State Revolving Loan funds to supplement the $146 million in Recovery Act funding. The Department of Natural Resources prepared and presented Intended Use Plans for wastewater and drinking water projects to the Clean Water Commission and the Safe Drinking Water Commission, which adopted the DNR proposals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the state’s Intended Use Plan submissions. The current plans include communities from around the state selected to receive the Recovery Act funds. All these communities will require certification in order to obligate the Recovery Act funds by the federal deadline of Feb. 17, 2010.
As the process moves forward, dozens of communities across Missouri will receive funding through the State Revolving Fund and the Recovery Act to upgrade drinking water or wastewater systems, some of which are outdated and require serious repairs.
The following entities have been certified for wastewater system improvement project grants in the listed amounts:
| Entity | Amount |
|---|---|
| City of Atlanta |
$1,070,578 |
| City of Aurora |
$281,050 |
| City of Blue Springs |
$33,789,000 |
| Boone County Commission |
$600,000 |
| Calvary Creek Sewer District |
$1,364,000 |
| City of Chillicothe |
$2,000,000 |
| City of Clarence |
$3,383,214 |
| City of Columbia WWTP |
$67,000,000 |
| City of Duquesne |
$6,698,612 |
| City of Garden City |
$906,700 |
| City of Harrisonville |
$7,300,000 |
| City of Houston |
$4,000,000 |
| City of Kansas City |
$23,910,191 |
| City of Kingston |
$742,470 |
| City of Kirbyville |
$1,482,382 |
| City of Kirksville |
$830,000 |
| City of Lexington |
$588,800 |
| City of Liberty |
$1,946,000 |
| City of Marceline |
$236,400 |
| City of Moberly |
$1,279,500 |
|
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District |
$10,980,739 |
| City of New Florence |
$3,000,000 |
| City of Nixa |
$378,761 |
| City of Paris |
$2,519,200 |
| City of Parkville |
$612,048 |
| City of Pendleton |
$614,500 |
| City of Platte City |
$1,290,000 |
| Ralls County Public Water District |
$221,250 |
| City of Reeds Spring |
$433,625 |
| City of Silver Creek |
$4,885,000 |
| City of Springfield |
$16,260,000 |
| City of Ste. Genevieve |
$1,314,383 |
| City of Tipton |
$3,000,000 |
| City of Warsaw |
$1,877,372 |
|
City of West Sullivan |
$1,133,000 |
Additionally, the following entities are certified for drinking water system improvement project grants in the following amounts:
| Entity | Amount |
|---|---|
| City of Adrian |
$947,600 |
| City of Ava |
$3,500,000 |
| City of Cameron |
$2,781,000 |
| City of Cape Girardeau |
$2,000,000 |
| Clarence Cannon Water Commission |
$4,390,000 |
| Clinton County Water District |
$2,200,000 |
| Cole County Water District |
$187,000 |
| City of Drexel |
$4,368,000 |
| Harry S Truman Water District |
$2,344,000 |
| City of King City |
$796,700 |
| City of Linn Creek |
$1,221,400 |
| Monroe County Water District |
$1,278,450 |
| City of Newburg |
$324,000 |
| North Central MO Reg. Commission |
$3,000,000 |
| City of Pilot Grove |
$975,000 |
| City of Rockaway Beach |
$1,724,000 |
| City of Weston |
$3,667,000 |
|
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| Total |
$243,332,925 |