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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-13°Pu1mki° V I R G I N I r\ RESOLUTION 2023-13 TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PULASKI COUNTY, VIRGINIA PEAK CREEK, PULASKI, VIRGINIA, CONTINUING AUTHORITIES PROGRAM SECTION 206, AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION AND RATIFYING PRIOR PARTICIPATION OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, PULASKI COUNTY, VIRGINIA, WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEAK CREEK, PULASKI, VIRGINIA, CONTINUING AUTHORITIES PROGRAM SECTION 206, AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA AND OTHER TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA OFFICIALS, TO ACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA IN EXECUTING, ACCEPTING, OR OTHERWISE APPROVING ALL DOCUMENTS, AGREEMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, OR OTHER NECESSARY PAPERS REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TO IMPLEMENT SAID PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT. BE IT RESOLVED by the Town of Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, that: Section 1: The Town of Pulaski, Virginia authorizes its Town Manager, by and through its authorized officers and officials, to participate with the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, in the design and construction of the Peak Creek, Pulaski, Virginia, Continuing Authorities Program Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project, Section 206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996, as amended, which project is located in Pulaski County, Virginia. Section 2: The Town Manager of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia and other appropriate Town of Pulaski, Virginia officials, including the Town of Pulaski's Attorney, are authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, all documents necessary to implement participation by the Town of Pulaski, Virginia in the design and construction of the Peak Creek, Pulaski, Virginia, Continuing Authorities Program Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project, being the design and construction of an aquatic ecosystem restoration project in the Town of Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, in conjunction with the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, including but not limited to the Project Partnership Agreement between the Department of the Army and the Town of Pulaski, Virginia for the design and construction of the Peak Creek, Pulaski, Virginia, Continuing Authorities Program Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project, that provides, among other things, that the Town of Pulaski, Virginia shall: a. Provide without cost to the United States Government all lands, easements, and rights - TOWN OF PULASKI 9 OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER o P.O. BOX 660 ® PULASKI. VA 24301 o TEL. 540 994 8600 � FAX 540 994-8607 *Pula6ki* am V I R G I N I A of -way, including suitable borrow and dredge material disposal areas, all modifications, relocations, and alterations of structures, including but not limited to buildings, utilities, including relocations of on-site underground utilities, roads, bridges, sewers, and water supply facilities, and repair or replacement of all intakes, drains, and appurtenant facilities necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project; b. Hold and save the United States Government free from damages due to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project, exclusive of damages due to the fault or negligence of the United States Government or its contractors; c. Operate, maintain, replace, and rehabilitate the Project upon completion, and as constructed, in accordance with the regulations or directions by the Secretary of the Army and all without cost to the United States Government; d. Pay its percentage share of total project costs as required by The Water Resources Development Act of 1986, (Public Law 99-662), as amended, and by the Project Partnership Agreement; e. Prevent obstruction of or encroachment on the Project that would reduce the level of protection it affords or that would hinder operation and maintenance thereof; AND f. Comply with the provisions of the Uniform Relocations Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970, Public Law 91-646, approved 2 January 1971; and Section 221, Public Law 91-611, approved 31 December 1970, as amended. Section 3: The Town of Pulaski, Virginia hereby approves and ratifies all prior participation and acts of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia by and through its officials, with the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, in relationship to said Project. Section 4: The Town Manager of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia and other appropriate Town of Pulaski, Virginia officials are hereby authorized to purchase, or otherwise acquire from private property owners, in the name of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia and in accordance with said Agreement, any and all interests in real property necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the property. Duly passed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this 11 T day of TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA TOWN OF PULASKI o OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER - PO. BOX 660 e PULASKI, VA 24301 TEL. 540 994-8600 o FAX 540 994-8607 Passed: ATTEST: *Pula4i* EM V I R G I N I A AS TO LEGAL FORM: -r Rygas, Attorney i of Pulaski, Virginia ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED AS TRUE AND CORRECT: \� MARION JOYCE WOJCIK \ NOTARY PUBLIC Notary Pu ` \ Commonwealth of Virginia Reg. 6Q 5 My Commission Expiresxpires This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 21" day of March 2023 by the duly recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as follows: Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye A ST Olivia C. Hale Clerk of Council James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye TO F KI, VIRGINIA Brooks R. on Vice -Mayor TOVVN OF PULASKI m OFFICE OF THE T&,NN MANAGER o P.O. BOX 660 m PULASKI, VA 24301 TEL 540 994-8600 � FAX 540 994-8607 LETTER OF INTENT March 28, 2023 Colonel Jayson H. Putnam, District Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District 502 Eighth Street Huntington, West Virginia 25701-2070 RE: Letter of Intent/Statement of Financial Capability Peak Creek, Pulaski, Virginia, Continuing Authorities Program Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project Dear Colonel Putnam: The Town of Pulaski, Virginia ("Town") has completed its review of the draft Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement ("FCSA') between the Town and the Department of the Army for the Peak Creek, Pulaski, Virginia, Continuing Authorities Program Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project in the Town of Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia. The Town understands that the proposed Section 206 Study will include a feasibility study to restore fish and wildlife passage by removing instream barriers within the Peak Creek in the Town of Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia. Further, the Town understands that the FCSA provides that Division J, Title Ill, of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Public Law 117-58, enacted November 15, 2021, (hereinafter "BIL") provides authorization and funding for the Government to conduct the study at full Federal expense. Therefore, the Town understands that estimated total study costs are $928,280, of which the Town's share will be an estimated amount of $0 and the Government's share will be an estimated amount of $928,280. The Town has determined that the draft FCSA contains terms which are acceptable. The Town has the ability, the capability, and the full legal authority to fulfill all its obligations contained in the agreement as drafted. The Town intends to enter into the agreement with the Department of the Army for the study. It is understood that the purpose of this letter is to establish the Town's intent and ability to serve as a Non -Federal Sponsor of the study, and does not financially or legally obligate the Town or the Federal Government. l ��J Darlene L. Burch m Town Manager Town of Pulaski, Virginia Office of the Town Manager — 42 11t Street NW / P.O. Box 660 — Pulaski, VA 24301 NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR'S SELF -CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY FOR DECISION DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS I, Jackie Morris, do hereby certify that I am the Financial Officer of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia ("Non -Federal Sponsor"); that I am aware of the financial obligations of the Non - Federal Sponsor for the Peak Creek, Pulaski, Virginia, Continuing Authorities Program Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project; and that the Non -Federal Sponsor has the financial capability to satisfy the Non -Federal Sponsor's obligations under the project and to satisfy the Non -Federal Sponsor's obligations under the Peak Creek, Pulaski, Virginia, Continuing Authorities Program Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project, Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement (FCSA). I understand that the Government's acceptance of this self - certification shall not be construed as obligating either the Government or the Non -Federal Sponsor to implement a project. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have made and executed this certification this 29 day of March, 2023. BY: XA_2t/'1_t �e� TITLE: Finance Director DATE: 3/29/2023