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Application Forms and Instructions
This instruction page and the following grant application constitutes the Grant Application Form
for Round 6 of the Renewable Energy Fund. An electronic version of the Request for
Applications (RFA) and this form are available online at;
http://www.akenerqvauthoritv.orq/RE Fund-6.html
• If you need technical assistance filling out this application, please contact Shawn Calfa,
the Alaska Energy Authority Grant Administrator at (907) 771-3031 or at
scalfagjaidea.orq.
• If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application
forms for each project.
• Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide
milestones and grant budget for each phase of the project.
• In order to ensure that grants provide sufficient benefit to the public, AEA may limit
recommendations for grants to preliminary development phases in accordance with 3
ACC 107.605(1).
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting
funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the
preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
• If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in
reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with
your submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed.
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• Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials
submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no
statutory exemptions apply.
• All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final
recommendations are made to the legislature.
• In accordance with 3 AAC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or
proprietary company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by the
Authority. If you want information is to be kept confidential the applicant must:
o Request the information be kept confidential.
o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their
application.
o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept
confidential. If the Authority determines it is not confidential it will be treated as a
public record in accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon
request.
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SECTION 1 - APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name {Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Interior Regional Housing Authority
Type of Entity: Fiscal Year End
Tax ID # 92-0049402
one)
Tax Status: For-profit or js non-profrt (check
Mailing Address
828 27"^ Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Physical Address
828 27", Fairbanks, AK 99701
Telephone
907 452-8315
Fax
907 456-8941
Email
kcarlo@irha.org
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name Title
Kimberly Carlo Energy & Weatherization Administrator
Mailing Address
828 27"" Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Telephone Fax Email
907 452-8315
ext 160
907 456-8941 Kcarlo@irha.org
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an Xin the appropriate box)
An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
A local government, or
X A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
Yes
or
No
1.2.2 Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by
its board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If the
applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant's
governing authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box)
Yes
or
No
1.2.3 As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and
follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant
agreement.
Yes
or
No
1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached
grant fomi. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the
application.)
Yes
or
No
1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant
funds for the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the
project and who will be the primary beneficiaries.
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SECTION 2 - PROJECT SUMMARY
This is intended to be no more than a 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 Project Title - (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project)
Design and Construction of Biomass Systems in Interior Villages
2.2 Project Location -
Include the physical location of your project and name(s) of the community or communities that will
benefit from your project in the subsections below.
IRHA recently completed biomass feasibility studies and forest inventories in the Interior
communities of Hughes, Ruby, Koyukuk, Nulato, Kaltag, Nikolai, Anvik and Holy Cross. Using
Renewable Energy Fund Round 5 funds, design and construction will commence for biomass
projects in Nikolai, Koyukuk and Anvik. The Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 proposal will
fund the design and construction of three more biomass systems in three more Interior villages.
The communities and biomass projects will be selected based on existing feasibility studies for
Hughes, Ruby, Nulato, Kaltag, Holy Cross and new feasibility studies to be conducted for
Alatna, Allakaket, Shageluk, Grayling, Northway, Beaver and Stevens Village. Project selection
will be based on sustainable forest inventories, effective project champions in the communities,
cost savings and simple payback.
2.2.1 Location of Project - Latitude and longitude, street address, or community name.
Latitude and longitude coordinates may be obtained from Google Maps by finding you project's location on the map
and then right clicking with the mouse and selecting "What is here? The coordinates will be displayed in the Google
search window above the map in a format as follows: 61.195676.-149.898663. If you would like assistance obtaining
this information please contact AEA at 907-771-3031.
The location of the three biomass systems to be designed and constructed will be in three of the
following communities: Hughes (66.048890 N, 154.255560W), Ruby (64.739440 N 155.486940
W), Nulato (64.719440 N 158.103060 W), Kaltag (64.327220 N 158.721940 W), Holy Cross
((62.199440 N 159.771390 W), Alatna (66.566920 N 152.666390 W), Allakaket (66.562610 N
152.647560 W), Shageluk (62.682220 N 159.561940 W), Grayling (62.903610 N 160.064720
W), Northway (62.982220 N 141.951670 W), Beaver (66.359440 N 147.396390 W) or Stevens
Village (66.006390 N 149.090830 W).
2.2.2 Community benefiting - Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
Three projects will be selected from the following communities: Hughes, Ruby, Nulato, Kaltag,
Holy Cross, Alatna, Allakaket, Shageluk, Grayling, Northway, Beaver or Stevens Village.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put Xin boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
Wind X Biomass or Biofuels
Hydro, including run of river Transmission of Renewable Energy
Geothermal, including Heat Pumps Small Natural Gas
Heat Recovery from existing sources Hydrokinetic
Solar X Storage of Renewable
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Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Pre-Construction Construction
Reconnaissance X Design and Permitting
Feasibility X Construction and Commissioning
Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
The project will design and construct wood heating systems in three Interior Alaska rural
communities. IRHA has conducted eight feasibility assessments including forest inventories
and wood harvest assessments in eight Interior communities. Based on the feasibility studies,
design and construction of biomass systems and wood storage facilities will begin design and
construction in spring 2013 in Nikolai, Koyukuk, and Anvik. Round 6 funding is being requested
for three more biomass systems in three more communities in the region. Projects will be
selected based the likelihood of successful project implementation which includes identification
of a project champion in the community, projected simple payback and adequate, sustainable
forest inventory. IRHA will partner with Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and the
individual tribes.
Renewable Energy Fund Round 4
IRHA received funding for biomass feasibility studies for:
Koyukuk
Nikolai
Anvik
Holy Cross
Nulato
Hughes
Ruby
Kaltag
Renewable Energy Fund Round 5
IRHA received funding for design and construction for three biomass projects to be determined
by Round 4 feasibility studies( completed in August 2012)
Nikolai, Anvik and Koyukuk are selected for design and construction based on the highest
annual savings, lowest simple payback and biomass stocking figures that indicate sustainable
harvest plans.
Renewable Energy Fund Round 6
IRHA submitting a Round 6 application for construction of three more biomass projects to be
determined suing feasibility studies and forest inventories.
IRHA submitting a Round 6 application for feasibility studies for seven more communities in the
Interior-Alatna, Allakaket, Beaver, Stevens Village, Grayling, Shageluk and Northway.
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2.5 PROJECT BENEFIT
Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this project, (such as reduced fuel
costs, lower energy costs, etc.)
Installation of wood-fired heating systems in community buildings or clusters of community
facilities will displace a significant amount of heating oil and replace it with a lower-cost,
renewable energy source. A reduction in energy costs will benefit the overall community by
allowing funds spent on heating oil to be spent on programs. Wood heating systems will be
supplied by local wood cutters/gatherers, providing for some injection of cash into the local
economy. Targeted, sustainable le wood harvests will enhance wildlife habitat and provide
protection against wildfires.
Although specific projects have not yet been selected for the Round 6 construction funding
request, a brief discussion of benefits based on three projects slated for construction in 2013 will
serve as good examples.
The Koyukuk project will install a 700,000 btu containerized cordwood boiler and heat loop to
serve the washeteria/water plant, the school and the city/tribal offices. Capital costs are
estimated at $540,780 with resulting savings of $35,345 annually. The simple payback is 14.3
years. The community is actively engaged in the planning and feasibility phases and
recognizes the need for technical training for any system installed in the community. Forest
inventory figures indicate a substantial timber resource.
The project in Nikolai calls for design and construction of a 350,000btu containerized cordwood
boiler that would serve the school, community center, lodge and shop. Capital costs are
estimated at $478,000 with estimated annual savings of $41,500. Simple payback is 11.5
years. The community will save a significant amount of funds each year by displacing costly
fuel oil with lower cost woody biomass.
The Anvik project is to install a 350,000 btu containerized cordwood boiler and heat loop to
serve the Waheteria, city hall, the clinic and the tribal hall. Estimated capital costs are $385,550
with savings estimated at $25,876. Simple payback is 14.9 years.
Projects selected for construction (should this proposal receive funding) will be based on similar
results and outcomes of feasibility studies and forest inventories. Biomass Harvest plans will be
developed prior to design and construction. .
2.6 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW
Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source
of other contributions to the project
The total project cost to design and construct three biomass systems in three Interior villages is
$1,422,693.00. The requested funding amount is $1,314,380.00. Project match will be
$108,313.00. The budget is similar to the budget in a Renewable Energy Fund Round 5 grant
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for design and construction that IRHA received. This budget includes a 5% increase to account
for 2014 or 2015 construction and likely inflation. Recently completed feasibility studies for the
communities slated for construction of biomass systems with Round 5 funds showed those
budgets to be accurate within 1%. Our project partner, ANTHC, recent experience with design
and construction of similar systems indicates the proposed budgets to be accurate.
The total budget of $1,422,693.00 includes design, construction permitting and development of
biomass harvest plans. IRHA and ANTHC will provide $108,313.00 in in-kind labor to the
projects. A more detailed budget that reflects the task and milestones in grant budget form
section of the proposal.
2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of grant request and your project's total costs and benefits below.
Grant Costs
(Summary of funds requested)
2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $1,314,380
2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $
2.7.3 In-ltind match to be provided $108,313.00
2.7.4 Other grant applications not yet approved $
2.7.5 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 through 2.7.3) $1422,693.00
Project Costs & Benefits
(Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully
operational project)
2.7.6 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet
including estimates through construction)
$1,314,380.00
2.7.7 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $102,721.00
2.7.8 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in
terms of dollars please provide that number here and
explain how you calculated that number in your application
(Section 5.)
$
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SECTION 3 " PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully
completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application.
3.1 Project Manager
Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, a
resume and references for the manager(s). If the applicant does not have a project manager
indicate how you intend to solicit project management support. If the applicant expects project
management assistance from AEA or another government entity, state that in this section.
The project will be managed by Kimberly Carlo, IRHA Energy and Weatherization Administrator
and Carl Remley, Energy Program Manager, ANTHC, DEHE. Nadine Winters, an energy
specialist for IRHA will assist on the project as needed.
3.2 Project Schedule and Milestones
Please fill out the schedule below. Be sure to identify key tasks and decision points in in your
project along with estimated start and end dates for each of the milestones and tasks. Please
clearly identify the beginning and ending of all phases of your proposed project.
Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed.
Milestones Tasks
Start
Date
End
Date
Project Planning Conduct Kick-off meeting Aug
2013
Aug
2013
Develop Project plan
2013
Aug
2013
Fuel Resource Plan Assess Forest Inventory/Wood Harvest
Assessments completed by TCC Forester
Sept
2013
Oct
2013
Identify which components needed for Fuel
Resource Plan
Sept
2013
Oct
2013
Determine whether to contract out remaining
components of plan or do in-house (TCC
forester)
Sept
2013
Oct
2013
Conduct analysis for harvester, supplier, fuel
supply and sustainability of fuel source
Nov
2013
Mar
2014
Develop Report Mar
2014
Mar
2014
Present report to community for review Apr
2014
Apr
2014
Final Design Completion 65% Apr
2014
Apr
2014
Present 65% design to community Apr
2014
Apr
2014
Design completion 95% May
2014
May
2014
Complete final design June
2014
June
2014
Construction Develop construction plan June
2014
June
2014
Final construction cost estimate and
construction schedule
June
2014
June
2014
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2014
July
2014
Construction activities
June
2014
Sept
2014
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3.3 Project Resources
Describe the personnel, contractors, accounting or bookkeeping personnel or firms, equipment,
and services you will use to accomplish the project. Include any partnerships or commitments
with other entities you have or anticipate will be needed to complete your project. Describe any
existing contracts and the selection process you may use for major equipment purchases or
contracts. Include brief resumes and references for known, key personnel, contractors, and
suppliers as an attachment to your application.
The project will be a partnership between IRHA, ANTHC and the three individual tribes selected
for the project. Both IRHA and ANTHC have extensive experience managing and constructing
projects in Interior villages. IRHA communicates and works well with tribes on a daily basis.
That experience will be used to coordinate and communicate with the tribes and community
members on the status of the project. ANTHC excels at the technical aspects of the project -
engineering, design and construction. Equipment for the project will be locally owned wherever
possible. IRHA and ANTHC both use force account labor. With the exception of the
construction manager, all other labor will be employed locally. IRHA and ANTHC have
procurement policies and procedures that comply with existing state and federal procurement
requirements.
3.4 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
Please provide an alternative contact person and their contact information.
At a minimum, there will be monthly teleconferences between IRHA, ANTHC, the tribe and AEA
to discuss project status. Minutes will be taken at the monthly teleconference meetings and
distributed to project partners in order to maintain a written record. IRHA has accounting
software that will track budgeted versus actual expenditures by line item. These documents will
also become part of the written record. Once construction activities begin, bi-weekly progress
reports will be developed and distributed to project partners and AEA.
The project close-out will include a brief report suitable for other entities/organizations
considering biomass systems as an energy saving option. The report will include an outline of
the fuel resource plan, budgeted costs versus actual expenditures and other material relevant to
decision-makers when planning energy futures.
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
With any construction project, there is a risk of the project coming in over budget. IRHA and
ANTHC have reviewed the proposal budget based on recent experience with similar projects.
In addition, IRHA recently completed eight community feasibility studies which included detailed
cost estimates. The budgets in the feasibility studies mirror the budget in this funding proposal.
When comparing the construction cost estimate used in the Renewable Energy Fund Round 5
proposal and the cost estimates in the recently completed feasibility studies, the budgets are
remarkably close. Round 6 budgets includes an increase of 5% to account for construction in
2014 or 2015 and likely inflation.
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In addition to accurate budgeting, detailed tracking of expenditures by line item will help to
prevent any financial risks associated with cost overruns.
If costs exceed available funding, IRHA will waive it s administrative portion of the budget to
augment direct project costs.
There is also the possibility that oil prices will decline to levels that change the simple payback
below the threshold of project deconstruction. The US Energy Information Agency is
forecasting oil prices to remain in the $100-125/barrel range through the year 2035.
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SECTION 4 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
• The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit infonvation sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available.
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project. For pre-construction applications, describe
the resource to the extent known. For design and pemiitting or construction projects, please
provide feasibility documents, design documents, and permitting documents (if applicatile) as
attachments to this application.
The three construction projects to be funded in this proposal will be determined based on
biomass energy preliminary feasibility assessments conducted for communities in the Interior..
IRHA received funding in Round 4 to conduct feasibility studies in eight communities - In Round
5, IRHA received funding for design and construction of three projects based on those eight
feasibility studies. Projects funded by this proposal will be determined by ranking existing
feasibility studies and additional studies (funding requested in a separate Round 6 application).
In general terms, Alaska has greater than ten times more unused biomass energy resource
potential than needed to offset all its diesel fuel used for power production in rural Alaska (AEA,
Alaska Energy, A first Step Toward Energy Independence). This is especially true in the heavily
forested region of the Interior. Wood fuels in the Interior are most likely to be in the form of
cordwood, derived from standing trees. For communities located along major rivers, driftwood
can also be a significant source of wood.
Forest inventories for eight Interior communities indicate Annual Allowable Cuts (AAC) less than
five miles from village, all ownership, far exceed what is required for biomass systems in the
communities:
Village Dry tons AAC
Koyukuk 1,073,312 36,170
Kaltag 946,368 29,623
Nulato 965,953 31,957
Anvik 1,896,346 55,474
Holy Cross 1,579,202 47,295
Nikolai 759,696 18,422
Ruby 1,925,040 53,635
Hughes 1,010,482 33,510
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
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Since specific projects have not yet been selected, the specific configuration of the existing
systems is not known. Site specific information can be determined once projects are selected.
All projects will include existing oil fired boilers being augmented with wood-fired boilers to
generate space heat or heat for water system distribution.
4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used
Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of
any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources.
Most Interior villages are particularly vulnerable to high energy prices because the region has
over 13,500 heating degree days (HDDO per year - 160% of Anchorage's HDDS, or 380% of
Seattle's HDDs. For most communities, wood-fueled heating lowers fuel costs. For example,
cordwood sourced at $250/ cord is just 25% of the cost per MMBTU as fuel oil sourced at
$7.00/gallon. The region is heavily forested; most communities are located on major rivers
which also provide a good source of driftwood.
IRHA recently assessed eight communities for b omass feasibility. Listed below are per capita
energy costs (2010 Alaska Energy Pathways) and potential savings identified for specific
systems (2012 Biomass Energy Preliminary Feasibility Assessments.
Anvik. Energy per capita $5471, heat per capita $1826. Estimated savings from biomass
projects of community facilities - $55,676
Holy Cross. Energy per capita, $4358, heat per capita $1647. Estimated savings from biomass
projects in community facilities - $25,400.
Hughes. Energy per capita, $5126, heat per capita, $1876. Estimated savings from biomass
projects in community facilities - $5533.
Kaltag. Energy per capita $4056, heat per capita $1535. Estimated savings from biomass
projects in community facilities - $ 13,033.
Nikolai. Energy per capita$ 3431, heat per capita $1449. Estimated savings from biomass
projects in community facilities - $ 62,300.
Nulato. Energy per capita $4169, heat per capita #1541. Estimated savings from biomass
projects in community facilities - $51,800.
Koyukuk. Energy per capita $no data. Estimated savings from biomass projects in community
faciltieis-$ 54124.
Ruby. Energy per capita $5098, heat per capita $3017. Estimated savings from biomass
projects in community facilities - $ 4593.
The construction of three biomass systems for community facilities will have little impact on the
existing energy infrastructure. The project will impact energy resources by reducing the use of
fuel oil and increasing the amount of wood harvested. Besides the financial savings,
communities will benefit from the multiplier effect of circulating fuel money in the community
longer, more stable energy prices, job creation and more active forest management.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market j
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
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Existing energy use is fuel oil supplemented with wood for space heat of homes and community
facilities. Power is generated using diesel. The purpose of this project is to displace expensive
fuel oil with lower-cost, sustainable woody biomass. Communities purchase fuel oil from
vendors in Fairbanks and have it shipped to the communities. Cordwood to supplement oil heat
is harvesting from lands surrounding the communities.
Biomass projects will reduce the amount of heating oil needed for space heat and increase the
local harvest of wood. Projects will have current fuel resource plans prior to development.
4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
• A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
• Optimum installed capacity
• Anticipated capacity factor
• Anticipated annual generation
• Anticipated barriers
• Basic integration concept
• Delivery methods
Specific design components are not known until communities and specific projects are selected
from feasibility assessments. Based on recently completed feasibility studies, system
components will include:
• Fuel Storage building
• Boilers
• Plumbing and electrical
• Installation
• Site Preparation
• District loop & building integration
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the
project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
If projects selected for construction include the need for additional space/land the tribe and/or
city will provide the land at no cost to the project.
Land ownership of forested lands to be used for harvesting biomass is also a consideration when
determining the feasibility of projects. Contractual agreements for harvest and compensation for
the resource will be developed prior to design and construction of any project. Harvest plans
need to be developed - if biomass harvest are unmanaged, the natural tendency is to harvest
the most accessible wood supply first. The effect is increased scarcity and rising harvest costs
over time.
Land immediately surrounding the villages under consideration for construction projects is largely
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owned by the village corporations and Doyon Ltd. Both entities are generally agreeable to
developing harvest plan agreements. .
4.3.3 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues.
• List of applicable permits
• Anticipated permitting timeline
• Identify and discussion of potential barriers
Fire Marshall review and ADEC permits are anticipated for the projects. An environmental
review will be conducted by IRHA on specific project sites.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will
be addressed:
• Threatened or Endangered species
• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
• Land development constraints
• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
IRHA will conduct an environmental review that includes all of the above mentioned issues.
IRHA routinely conducts such reviews for its other construction and housing rehabilitation
projects. The environmental review process should take approximately six weeks.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues
(Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues)
The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and
any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the
source of their cost data. For example: Applicants records or analysis, industry standards,
consultant or manufacturer's estimates.
4.4.1 Project Development Cost
Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of
the project. Cost information should include the following:
• Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase
• Requested grant funding
• Applicant matching funds - loans, capital contributions, in-kind
• Identification of other funding sources
• Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
> Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system
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The total project cost to design and constmct three biomass systems in three Interior villages is
$1,422,693.00. The requested funding amount is $1,314,380.00. Project match will be
$108,313.00. The budget is similar to the budget in a Renewable Energy Fund Round 5 grant for
design and construction that IRHA received with a 5% increase to account for 2014 or 2015
construction and likely inflation. Recently completed feasibility studies for the communities
slated for construction of biomass systems with Round 5 funds showed those budgets to be
accurate within 1%. Our project partner, ANTHC, recent experience with design and
construction of similar systems indicates the proposed budgets to be accurate.
Design, construction, environmental review and permitting are estimated at $418,408.00 each.
Additional costs to the project (outside the funding request) are $30,000 (three lots at $10,000
each) that will be counted as in-kind contribution, $39,156.00 in ANTHC project management
expenses and $78,313.00 in administrative costs. The village will donate the land and ANTHC
will provide project management as an in-kind contribution to the project. IRHA will conduct and
provide the environmental review and permitting at a cost of $20,000. The project total includes
6% for administrative and contingency. IRHA will provide 3% of the administrative cost as an in-
kind contribution.
Design/construction
Environmental review/permitting
Land Acquisition
Project management
Administration
Total
$1,255,224
$20,000
$30,000
$39,156
$78.313
$1,422,693
($397,408 each)
(for three projects)
(3 lots @ $10,000 each in-kind)
(3% total, in-kind)
(6% admin, 50% in-kind)
Specific components of design/construction are as follows:
Material cost $164,193
Freight cost $40,845
General labor crew $43925
Electrical labor crew $8232
Plumbing labor crew $6428
Equipment $45,465
Design/engineering $50,262
Construction management $24,193
Field support $13,865
Total $397,408
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the applicant.
(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
communities they serve, j
Specific operating costs and maintenance costs will be identified with the selected projects. No
project will be considered unless real cost savings are identified. The woody biomass projects
to be considered use equivalent MMBTU as a basis of comparison (oil versus wood).
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4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
• Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
N/A
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
Please fill out the form provided below
Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. Community average of 38,215 Annual Allowable
Cut in dry tons
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt^ grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other Not yet known
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other Not yet known
iii. Generator/boilers/other type
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other
V. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other
The Railbelt grid connects all customers of Chugach Electric Assbciation
Association, the City of Seward Electric Department, Matanuska
, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric
l:lectric Association and Anchorage Municipal Light and Power.
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b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor Not yet known
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh] N/A
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal]
Other
iii. Peak Load
iv. Average Load
V. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] Not yet known
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
V. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity Not yet known
(Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh]
ii. Heat [MMBtu]
c) Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
iii. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] Not yet known
iv. Other
Project Cost
a) Total capital cost of new system 1,255,224
b) Development cost 167,469
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c) Annual O&M cost of new system
d) Annual fuel cost
Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
1. Electricity
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel
c) Other economic benefits
d) Alaska public benefits
Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale
Project Analysis 11
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio '
Payback (years) Not to exceed 15 years
4.4.5 Proposed Biomass System Information i i
Please address the following items, if know. (For Biomass Projects Only)
• What woody biomass technology will be installed (cord wood, pellets, chips, briquettes,
pucks).
• Efficiency of the biomass technology.
• Thermal or electric application.
• Boiler efficiency.
i
• Displaced fuel type and amount.
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Estimated tons of wood pellets or chips (specify) to be used per year, and average moisture
percentage.
Estimated cords of wood to be used per year, specify whether dry or green and the moisture
percentage.
I
Ownership/Accessibility. Who owns the land and are their limitations and restrictions to
accessing the biomass resource?
Inventory data. How much biomass is available on an annual basis and what types (species)
are there, if known?
SECTION 5- PROJECT BENEFIT
Explain the economic and public benefits of your project Include direct cost savings,
and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project.
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The benefits information should include the following:
• Potential annual fuel displacement (gallons and dollars) over the lifetime of the evaluated
renewable energy project
• Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price,
RCA tariff, or cost based rate)
• Potential additional annual incentives (i.e. tax credits)
• Potential additional annual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable
energy subsidies or programs that might be available)
• Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
Installation of high efficiency low emission systems in public facilities will displace a significant
portion of fuel oil currently being used communities. Feasibility assessments recently (August
2012) completed for eight Interior villages estimated annual savings and simple payback as
follows:
Nikolai School - Capital cost $298,000. Annual savings $20,800. Simple payback 14.3
Nikolai district. Capital cost $478,000. Annual savings $41,500. Simple payback 11.5
Anvik District. Capital cost $385,550. Annual savings $25,876. Simple payback 14.9
Nulato washeteria /school. Capital cost $518,000. Annual savings $47,000. Simple payback 11
Koyukuk cluster. Capital costs $540,780. Annual savings $35,345. Simple payback 14.3
The three construction projects selected for will demonstrate similar savings and paybacks.
The communities stand to benefit from the projects in - wood is a locally available resource.
Local woodcutters can be paid to harvest wood, keeping cash in the local economy. Energy
dollars that are currently being spent outside the community can go towards service delivery
rather than exorbitant fuel costs.
Non economic benefits include enhancement of wildlife habitat (especially moose) Selective
harvesting of wood surrounding the community will help protect the communities from future
wildfires.
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SECTION 6- SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.
Include at a minimum: M
• Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered.
• How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project
• Identification of operational issues that could arise.
• A description of operational costs including on-going support for any back-up or existing
systems that may be require to continue operation
• Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits
Projects selected for construction under this proposal will be selected based upon a number of
factors - potential fuel displacement, use of forest residues for public benefit, sustainability of
wood supply, community support and commitment to following a wood harvest plan. Selecting
the right criteria to evaluate projects for construction will result in sustainable projects. Specific
operation costs are not yet known, but operational sustainability will be considered when
selecting the specific construction projects. Projects with a simple of payback of less than 15
years and benefit/cost ration over 1.0 will be considered for the construction phase of the project.
SECTION 7 - READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS
Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed
with work once your grant is approved.
Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants
that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to
meet the requirements of previous grants.
IRHA has received funding under Renewable Energy Fund Round 4 to conduct eight biomass
feasibility studies. The eight feasibility studies with accompanying forest inventory reports were
completed in August of 2012. Based on those reports, IRHA is partnering with ANTHC and the
communities of Koyukuk, Anvik and Nikolai to design and construct biomass projects next year
with funding from the Renewable Energy Fund Round 5. The three projects were selected
based on annual savings, simple payback and ability to sustainably harvest wood resources.
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IRHA is submitting two more proposals to the Renewable Energy Fund Round 6- one for
design/construction funds for three more projects - and one for funds for seven more feasibility
studies for communities in the region.
IRHA, along with Tanana Chiefs Conference and ANTHC have detennined that biomass offers
the best potential energy savings in the region. As such, we are systematically applying for
funding for feasibility studies and construction funding for communities in the region.
ANTHC and IRHA have the staff and resources to commit to the ongoing pursuit of biomass
projects and energy sustainability in the region. In addition, both organizations routinely meet
project and grant deadlines and have worked together in the past.
SECTION 8- LOCAL SUPORT
Discuss what local support or possible opposition there may be regarding your project. Include
letters of support from the community that would benefit from this project.
When specific construction projects are selected, one of the many factors considered will be
community support and the existence of a project "champion". Projects will not be selected if
there is any opposition to selected projects. The original eight communities that had feasibility
studies conducted have enthusiastically supported the process and are eager to proceed with
the next phase. The seven communities selected for the next round of feasibility studies
(assuming funding is made available) are also enthusiastic supporters. Most villages in the
region view biomass as a key to sustainable communities.
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SECTION 9 - GRANT BUDGET
Tell us how much you want in grant funds Include any investments to date and funding sources,
how much is being requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make as an
applicant.
Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the
project.
IRHA and ANTHC are committed to ttie project. Both organizations have depth in terms of
capacity and as such, are able to commit resources of staff time as an in-kind contribution to the
project. IRHA routinely design and construct projects in the Interior villages' ANTHC's scope
and experience is statewide. Part of IRHA's mission is in part to promote community self-
sufficiency through energy and infrastructure advocacy and community projects. IRHA commits
its staff and resources to the project.
Applications should include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in
section 2.3.2 of this application, (Reconnaissance, Feasibility, Conceptual Design, Design and
Pemnitting, and Construction). Please use the tables provided below to detail your proposed
project's budget. Be sure to use one table for each phase of your project.
If you have any question regarding how to prepare these tables or if you need assistance preparing the
application please feel free to contact AEA at 907-771-3031 or by emailing the Grant Administrator,
Shawn Calf a, at scalfa@aidea.org.
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
state
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Milestone list below. )
$ $ $
Project Planning
Conduct kick-off meeting
Develop project plan
August 2013 $0 $3000 In-kind $3000.00
Fuel Resource Plan
Assess forest inventory/wood
harvest assessments
Identify which components
needed for biomass han/est
plan
Determine whether to contract
out remaining components of
plan or do in-house (TCC
forester)
Conduct analysis for
harvester, supplier, fuel supply
and sustainability of fuel
source
Develop report
Present report to the
community
May 2014 $60,000 $37,000 In-kind $97,000.00
Final Design
Completion 65%; Present 65%
design to community; design
June 2014 $54,843 $11,157 In-kind $66,000.00
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completion 95%; Complete
final report 7 design
Construction
Develop construction plan
Develop final construction cost
estimate and constnjction
schiedule
Procurement and mobilization
Construction activities
Sept 2014 $1,184,537 $39,156 In-kind $1,223,693.00
Start-up & Testing
Conduct inspection/ puncti list
generated
Clear punch list
Project testing
Project closeout
Renewable Energy system
monitoring
Oct 2014 $15,000 $18,000 In-kind $33,000.00
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $1,314,380 $108,313. $1422693.00
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $141178.00 $58,000.00 $199178.00
Travel & Per Diem, Freight $142,269.00 $ $142,269.00
Equipment $156,496.00 $ $156,496.00
Materials & Supplies $569077.00 $ $569,077.00
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $305,360.00 $50,313.00 $355673.00
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $1,314,380 $108313. $1442693.00
Milestone orTasl<
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Milestone list below.)
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
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Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Ottier $ $ $
TOTALS $ S $
Milestone or Tasl<
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
l<ind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phiase and type of project.
See Milestone list below.)
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment S $ $
Materials & Supplies S $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ S
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Milestone or Tasl<
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Milestone list below. )
5 $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
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Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Milestone list below.)
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Project Milestones that should be addressed n Budqet ProDOsal
Reconnaissance Feasibility ISesign and
Permitting Construction
1. Project scoping and
contractor solicitation.
2. Resource
identification and
analysis
3. Land use, permitting,
and environmental
analysis
4. Preliminary design
analysis and cost
5. Cost of energy and
market analysis
6. Simple economic
analysis
7. Final report and
recommendations
1. Project scoping
and contractor
solicitation.
2. Detailed energy
resource analysis
3. Identification of
land and regulatory
issues,
4. Permitting and
environmental
analysis
5. Detailed analysis of
existing and future
energy costs and
markets
6. Assessment of
alternatives
7. Conceptual design
analysis and cost
1. Project scoping
and contractor
solicitation for
planning and
design
2. Permit
applications (as
needed)
3. Final
environmental
assessment and
mitigation plans
(as needed)
4. Resolution of
land use, right of
way issues
5. Permit approvals
6. Final system
design
1. Confirmation that all
design and feasibility
requirements are
complete.
2. Completion of bid
documents
3. Contractor/vendor
selection and award
4. Construction Phases
Each project will have
unique construction
phases, limitations,
and schedule
constraints which
should be identified
by the grantee
5. Integration and
testing
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estimate 7. Engineers cost 6. Decommissioning old
8. Detailed economic estimate systems 8. Detailed economic systems
and financial 8. Updated 7. Final Acceptance,
analysis economic and Commissioning and
9, Conceptual financial analysis Start-up
business and 9. Negotiated 8. Operations Reporting
operations plans power sales
10. Final report and agreements with
approved rates
Final business
and operational
plan
recommendations
10.
agreements with
approved rates
Final business
and operational
plan
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SECTION 10 - AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name:
Interior Regional Housing Authority
Regular Election is held: Date:9/24/2012
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Tiffany Sweetsir Acting CEO
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Tiffany Sweetsir Acting CEO
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address; 828 27^' Avenue, Fairbanks AK 99701
Phone Number:
907 452-8315
Fax Number:
907 456-8941
E-mail Address: tiffany@irha.org
Federal Tax ID #: 92-0049402
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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SECTION 11 - ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A. Contact information, resumes of Applicant's Project Manager, key staff, partners,
consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4. Applicants
are asked to separate resumes submitted withi applications, if the individuals do
not want their resumes posted.
B. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8.
C. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.7.
D. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant's
governing body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that:
Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the
match amounts indicated in the application.
Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to
commit the organization to the obligations under the grant.
- Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this
application.
Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local,
laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
E. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations.
Print Name Tiffany Sweetsir
Signature
Title Acting CEO
Date 9/24/2012
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INTERIOR REGIONAL HOUSiNQ AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION 09-2012
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR
AEA ROUND 6 BIOMASS CONSTRUCTION IN INTERIOR VILLAGES
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Interior Regional Housing Authoruy (IRHA)'
provides housing and other services to Interior Alaskan communities; and
WHERE-A S, High energy costs are causiug financial hardships for Interior Alaskan
conununities. The commurities are ssekir-g low cose aliemaiive energy sources
\»-hich ans pan of an important strategy in maintaining sustainable communities,
and
WHEREAS, Biomass has been identified by :he Alaska Energy Authority (AEA; as a viable
strategy to reduce energy consiunption and costs for Interior communities; and
WIICREAS, ihc communities of Hughes, Ruby, Koyukuk. Nulato, KaUag, Anvik, Nikolai and
Holy Cross were served by the AEA Round 4 "Feasibility for Wood Heating"
grant in which feasibility studies were completed:
WHEREAS. IRHA is pursuing funding from the AEA Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 grant
for design and construction of bitmass projects for three communities v.-hjch
demonstrate the best return on investment and largest positive impact to
communities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Comroissioner? hereby grants
authorizarior; for the IR-HA CEO ic sign Hie grant application and the authority' to
commit IRHA to obligations under the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CEO will act as poinr of contact for IRKA for purposes
of this grant.
DC rr FURTHER RESOLVED thut th; Doard of Ccnui^iaiioncrj certifies that IRHA ic in
corapliance with applicable federal, state, and Local laws including credit and tax
obligations.
PASSED on this 12* day of September 2012,
, CH.4JR N. CARL BURCiETT. C
PAT MCCARTY, SECRETARY/TREASLRER
828 27Tr ftverue • .^airsenks, AJ«,k» 99701-5313 - T^ii (307i 452-6315 • 1-eOO-473-iRhA- Fa>. ;907j 456-6941