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Application for Renewable Energy Fund Grant
Alaska Energy Authority
Round V
August 2011
Contents
. Application
. Authorized Signers & Resolution
. Letters of Support
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Grant Application
SECTION 1 —APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
City of Saint Michael
Type of Entity: City (local government) Fiscal Year End June 30
Tax ID # 92-0044250 Tax Status: For -profit or —Z—non-profit ( check one)
Mailing Address
Physical Address
PO Box 59070
Saint Michael, AK 99659
Telephone
Fax
Email
907-923-3222
907-923-2284
charlene austinsmk@yahoo.com
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Title
Charlene Austin
Administrator
Mailing Address
PO Box 59070
Saint Michael, AK 99659
Telephone
Fax
Email
907-923-3222
907-923-2284
charlene_austinsmk yahoo.com
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 X in 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
X
A local government, or
A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
Yes
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
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
1.2.4. If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached
grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the
application.)
Yes
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.
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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)
Saint Michael Renewable Energy Reconnaissance Study
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.
St. Michael is located on the east coast of St. Michael Island in Norton Sound. It lies 125 miles
southeast of Nome and 48 miles southwest of Unalakleet. It lies at approximately 63.478060
North Latitude and-162.039170 West Longitude. (Sec. 24, T023S, R018W, Kateel River
Meridian.) The reconnaissance study will focus on the location of the water intake facility. The
City of Saint Michael is the only community which will benefit from this project currently. An
electrical intertie with Stebbins would change this situation.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
X
Wind
Biomass or Biofuels
Hydro, including run of river
X
Transmission of Renewable Energy
Geothermal, including Heat Pumps
Small Natural Gas
X
Heat Recovery from existing sources
Hydrokinetic
Solar
X
Storage of Renewable
X
Other (Describe) Will consider a range of different energy efficient alternatives.
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
X
Reconnaissance
Design and Permitting
Feasibility
Construction and Commissioning
Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
This project will conduct a reconnaissance study of potential renewable energy sources for use
by the community of St. Michael to support our water and sewer utility and major community
structures. Our water and sewer utility has very high per capita energy use, and we need a more
cost-effective energy source to help sustain this utility. This study will identify potential
renewable energy sources and examine their associated utilization methods, technical and
economic feasibility, and other potential benefits, such as energy cost savings and reduced
operation and maintenance expenses.
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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.)
Water systems and wastewater systems in arctic and subarctic villages are the single largest
energy consumer, often using up to 30% of all the energy, i.e., electricity and heating oil,
used in a village. Communities with functioning heat recovery systems have reduced water
treatment plant fuel consumption by an average of 70%.
St. Michael operates an energy -intensive water and sewer utility system. Several factors,
including the use of above -grade utilidors, a vacuum -operated sewer system, and a water
source 4.5 miles from our community, combine to create very high energy use and high costs
to all consumers. Of particular concern is the viability of the distantly located water source
intake structure. During the winter, water must be heated and pumped 4.5 miles to a million -
gallon raw water tank at the water treatment plant. This water source facility has very high
energy costs for heating and pumping. Overall, the system uses approximately 20,000 gallons
of fuel and 200,000 KW/hr of electricity annually. Renewable energy could significantly
reduce the cost of operating this system, and this study will explore the various options and
associated potential savings. Improved operation and maintenance practices for the water and
sewer system will also be identified to reduce overall energy usage.
Potential areas of study include:
• Developing a heat recovery system using excess heat from the St. Michael AVEC power plant to
heat the water and sewer system and the water source intake structure.
• Using heat from the water treatment plant to also heat the water source. A unique feature of the
4.5-mile water transmission line is its three separate pipes, including a 6" main and two spare 2"
pipes. These pipes are inside an 18" insulated pipe on top of the ground. The heated water could
be conveyed via the 2" lines from the water treatment plant to the water source and mixed with
the incoming raw water. This may be more cost-effective than heating the water at the source,
since the source of the heat is a heat recovery system on the power plant.
• Installing a heat pump. The community raw water source is a large, deep volcanic caldera lake.
The lake is a constant 38°F. A liquid -to -liquid heat pump may provide a more economical heat
source than burning fuel oil. There are two intakes on the lake. One could be a source and the
other a return for a heat pump application.
• Transmitting wind energy via an existing overhead power line from a local or remote wind
turbine. Wind energy could also be stored in the community's two large water storage tanks, and
wind turbines could be located at the water source site or in town. The proximity of the electric
transmission line supports moving renewable energy in the power grid.
• Moving wind source energy to the remote water source via an electrical intertie line between
Stebbins and St. Michael, as proposed by AVEC. The water source building could be a major
user of wind -derived energy.
• Using other alternatives to continuous heating and pumping from the water source. For example,
an intermittent operation of the source, involving pumping water at higher rates for short times,
may be practical and economical.
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• Using others possible resources to be determined.
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.
Based on the scope of the proposed reconnaissance study, the estimated cost is $45,000. Of this,
$40,500, or 90% of the project estimate, is requested from AEA. Of the remaining $4,500,
$2,250 of matching funds will be provided by the Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative (ARUC)
and another $2,250 will be contributed by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
(ANTHC) to fund the project management effort for the project.
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.
$40,500
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match)
$4,500
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2)
$45,000
Project Costs & Benefits
(Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully
operational project)
2.7.4 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet
$To be determined during
including estimates through construction)
subsequent project
phases
2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings)
$TBD
2.7.6 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in
See health benefits
terms of dollars please provide that number here and
discussion in Section 5
explain how you calculated that number in your application
below.
(Section 5.)
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 City of Saint Michael has been working collaboratively with the ANTHC to prepare this
application. The project manager for this project is Brad Blackstone, Engineering Project
Manager for ANTHC. Mr. Blackstone's resume is attached along with skill summaries for
key project personnel.
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3.2 Project Schedule
Include a schedule for the proposed work that will be funded by this grant. (You may include a
chart or table attachment with a summary of dates below.)
The schedule below provides an outline of anticipated project activities. The actual dates for
each item are dependent on the date of the grant award.
August 2012 —
The City of White Mountain receives grant funds and enter into a
Cooperative Project Agreement (CPA) with ANTHC
February 2013 —
ANTHC researches options and gathers field data
April 2013-
ANTHC begins analysis of alternatives, feasibility, and cost savings
June 2013 —
ANTHC completes the draft study and presents it to the City of Saint
Michael for review and approval
August 2013 —
ANTHC completes final feasibility study and submits it to the City
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them. The
Milestones must also be included on your budget worksheet to demonstrate how you propose to
manage the project cash flow. (See Section 2 of the RFA or the Budget Form.)
The project will be executed according to the schedule presented in the previous section. The
key decision point will be the study outcome; feasible and non feasible renewable energy
resources. A preferred course of action will be recommended. Within the study, a
recommendation will be made based on renewable resources, quantity and quality of energy,
system efficiency improvements, and estimated cost savings.
3.4 Project Resources
Describe the personnel, contractors, 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 City of Holy Cross has chosen to partner with the Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium (ANTHC) to complete this project. ANTHC supports Saint Michaels's efforts to
implement a renewal energy project to improve community sustainability. ANTHC has
extensive resources to directly support this grant application and implement AEA -awarded
grant projects.
ANTHC currently provides direct services to many Alaskan communities. ANTHC's
Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) can offer a complete range of in-
house engineering and project management services to this project for planning, design,
construction, commissioning, and technical support.
DEHE purchases goods and services in compliance with all applicable federal or state
procurement regulations through a well qualified staff of contracting and procurement
specialists, and DEHE has established relationships with term contractors for specialized
technical services such as cost estimating or geotechnical investigation.
In addition, DEHE supports projects long after construction is complete through dedicated
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programs to provide technical assistance and support for operations of constructed facilities
such as water plants, clinics, community -wide water and sewer systems, and more. Program
employees skillfully troubleshoot issues and assist local operators and owners to ensure long-
term system success.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
For this project, DEHE will use project management software to schedule and plan project
activities and promptly account for project expenditures for time, labor, direct costs, and
indirect costs through the SpectrumTM financial system. DEHE will assign staff accountants
to generate reports on project finances, and the Project Manager will support the City in
administrative reporting and other AEA deliverables according to specific project
requirements.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
This study will identify the potential to use renewable energy sources in a cost-effective,
specific application. The greatest risk is that there may be no viable renewable energy
resource meeting design and construction funding criteria. Saint Michael faces severe
economic risks due to steep, escalating energy costs, and we must identify and implement
options to reduce energy costs while sustaining our system, which has aging infrastructure.
SECTION 4 — PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
• Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirements outlined in Section 2 of the
RFA.
• The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project provide a
plan and grant budget form for completion of each phase.
• 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.
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.
Saint Michael has significant wind resources due to our coastal location. An AVEC power plant
has available heat resources, but it is unknown if AVEC will combine this facility and that of
Stebbins through an intertie. The water source has significant heat content. There are operational
alternatives for the community water and sewer system, including in the water source building,
that will be studied to reduce the overall need for energy. It is prudent to reduce current energy use
if possible in order to also reduce the demand for renewable energy.
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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.
The existing water intake facility has a fuel storage tank on site and receives electricity via
overhead electrical lines. The facility consumes fuel at an average rate of 8,000 gallons per year
and electricity at a rate of approximately 60,000 kW per year.
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.
The ongoing use of traditional energy resources; fuel -driven generators, and fuel -burning boilers is
very costly. In an Arctic environment, water and sewer utilities rely on electricity and heating
energy to keep water and sewer systems operational and reliable during cold weather. Although
summertime energy use is modest, in the winter, the City must heat buildings, miles of utilidor,
miles of water transmission line, and a sewage force main. In addition, individual consumers incur
high costs for electric heat trace use for their service lines. An overall net reduction in energy use
is necessary to reduce costs. The sustainability of traditionally fueled Arctic water and sewer
systems becomes more tenuous as energy costs escalate.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
The Saint Michael water and sewer utility consumes about 200,000 KW/hr per year. This
electricity costs approximately $0.60 per KW/hr to produce, for a total annual cost of
approximately $120,000. The potential to reduce overall energy use and costs within our
community must be studied along with renewable energy sources to replace traditional fuels in
order to maximize the system's economical and environmental sustainability. Our community
needs expertise and a study of options to realize possible savings.
In addition to the electricity discussed above, Saint Michael's water and sewer utility consumes
about 18,000 gallons of fuel oil per year, producing great financial hardship. Renewable energy is
crucial to sustain our community's effort to provide essential water and sewer services to support
our residents' health. A normal household pays about $160/month for W&S service, a cost that
comes close to being prohibitively high.
The water intake building, which uses about 8,000 gallons of the total, must also pay a $2/gallon
premium for fuel delivery due to its distant location.
Our community has several factors that create our high energy needs and costs, and this project
will help us to find ways to reduce both.
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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
This project proposes to conduct a reconnaissance study to determine renewable energy resources
to provide for community facilities, with emphasis on the water intake facility. The project will
conduct a study per the outline provided the AEA, emphasizing the technical feasibility of
different technologies that could have merit and improving the operation and maintenance of the
existing infrastructure. Some investigation of structural changes to the water and sewer system is
warranted. Ongoing efforts that can be made by AVEC, the school district, and our community
will be considered in coordination with the renewable energy options.
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.
Research of land ownership and project site control issues will be minimal. There are no known
property concerns at this point in the project development. If any unexpected issues are
encountered, the respective property owners will be contacted and an easement requested.
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
This study will identify critical permits during the evaluation process on the feasibility of each
technology. A generalized list of permits required for each recommended alternative will be
provided. Permits will be applied for near the conclusion of the design phase of the project and
prior to initiating any construction activities. Applicable permits include SHPO concurrence and a
wetlands determination from the US Army Corps of Engineers. The US Fish and Wildlife Service
will also be consulted about endangered species in the project area.
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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
The City of Saint Michael has chosen to partner with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
(ANTHC) to complete this study. ANTHC considers all potential environmental concerns
associated with each project. ANTHC has extensive experience statewide in Alaska using the
comprehensive Indian Health Service (IHS) environmental review procedures for conducting
environmental analyses of all health and sanitation facilities projects in all stages of development,
as outlined in the IHS Environmental Review Manual issued in January 2007.
Although there will be no construction activities associated with the proposed study, ANTHC will
study, analyze, and evaluate environmental impacts and benefits. During the feasibility study
stage, consultations will be conducted with applicable federal and state agencies. Environmental
agency and tribal consultations and the analyses of potential environmental impacts and benefits
will be compiled and documented in the environmental reviews and permit applications as the
project progresses into design and towards construction. All federal and state approvals and
applicable permits must be obtained prior to the initiation of construction activities.
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
The total estimated cost of this project is $45,000. $40,500, or 90% of the project
estimate, is requested from the AEA Renewable Energy Fund. Of he remaining
$4,500, $2,250 will be provided as matching funds from the Alaska Rural Utility
Collaborative (ARUC) and another $2,250 will be contributed by the ANTHC to fund the
project management effort for the project.
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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.)
This reconnaissance study will identify major operation and maintenance issues and costs which
affect the economics or feasibility of a technology or renewable energy application.
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
The water and sewer system is owned by the City. Renewable energy sources used in our
community could have other customers as well. These may be AVEC, the school, or other entities.
Potential purchase and sales prices will depend on which technologies are determined to be
feasible.
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in
evaluating the project.
This is a reconnaissance study project therefore, the Project Cost Worksheet could not be
completed.
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.
The benefits information should include the following:
• Potential annual fuel displacement (gal and $) 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
Potential Annual Fuel Displacement
This reconnaissance study will estimate the annual energy displacement (fuel, electricity, and
related costs) that can be realized by a renewable energy source. Operational efficiencies will
also be detailed with savings and costs.
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Anticipated Annual Revenue
This study will look at potential renewable energy resources and their application to solve
immediate problems, study potential solutions, and make recommendations. Energy sales and
revenues will be included, if applicable. Direct benefits of improved operation and
maintenance and of using less costly energy sources will be identified. Recommended
solutions will be those that reduce water and sewer user fees in addition to reducing the
community's reliance on traditional energy sources.
Potential Non -Economic Public Benefit: Energy
Energy needs often comprise 30 to 60 percent of a community's water system operating costs
and up to 30 percent of a community's total energy.
Reducing energy use has multiple benefits, including economical, environmental, quality of
life, and more. Increased use of local energy resources support community viability.
Recommended renewable energy projects will benefit the community by decreasing energy
costs while maintaining the same high level of services and convenience.
SECTION 6— SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.
Include at a minimum:
• 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
A plan for operating a completed project will be developed in a feasibility study as a subsequent
phase to this project. This study will identify feasible and non -feasible renewable energy projects.
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.
The City of Saint Michael is working collaboratively with the Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium (ANTHC) to prepare this grant application. The City plans to enter into a Cooperative
Project Agreement with ANTHC to procure the professional services required to conduct the
feasibility study. ANTHC has the personnel and resources to begin work on the feasibility study as
soon as funding is available.
The City of Saint Michael has no active AEA grants at this time.
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SECTION 8— LOCAL SUPPORT
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.
The community of Saint Michael is eager to develop an available energy resource that will reduce
dependency on diesel fuel and help reduce and stabilize long-term electric rates. Local letters of
support for the project are attached. There is no known opposition to this project.
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 ar,
applicant.
Include an estimate of budget costs by milestones using the form — GrantBudget5.doc
Please refer to sections 2.6 and 2.7 of this application and to the grant budget form attached to this
application.
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SECTION 10 - 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 with applications, if the individuals do
not want their resumes posted.
B. Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4.
C. Grant Budget Form per application form Section 9.
D. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8.
E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.7.
F. Authorized Signers Form.
G. 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.
H. 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.
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Fax Number:
907-923-2284
E-mail Address:
chariene—austinsmk@yahoo.com
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2nd Class City
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Please return the original completed form to:
Alaska Energy Authority
813 W. Northern tights Blvd.
Anchorage, AGE 99503
Attn: Butch White, Grants Administrator
DEHE-#167734-0-Saint_Michael_ _Authorized_Signers= _AEA_grant.wps
Cllty of Ste My ChaeD
Box 59070
St. MichaeD, Alaska 99659
IFax# (907) 923-2284
RESO>LUTl[ON # - Z& ®2 011
A Resolution requesting Funding from the Alaska Energy Authority, Alaska Renewable Energy
Fund and commitment by the City of Saint Michael
WHEREAS: The City of Saint Michael, hereinafter called the City, is a governing body in the
City of Saint Michael, Alaska, and
WHEREAS: The Alaska Energy Authority, hereinafter called AEA, may provide assistance
necessary to help address the energy needs of our community
WHEREAS: The City desires to seek and utilize renewable sources of energy in order to lower
costs for residents while making our community more economically viable and sustainable into
the future in order to guarantee our way of life for current and future generations
WHEREAS: The City authorizes the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium to work with The
City to develop, implement and manage the project for which we are seeking funding from AEA
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; that the City hereby requests that the AEA
appropriate $80,000 through the Renewable Energy Fund to complete a water intake energy
reduction reconnaissance study.
BE IT (FURTHER RESOLVED; that the City grants authority to the individual signing this
resolution to commit the City to obligations under the grant
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; The City is in compliance with applicable federal, state and
local laws including existing credit and federal tax obligation
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is hereby
authorized upon execution of a Cooperative Project Agreement to negotiate, execute, and
administer any and all documents, contracts and agreements as required for the City and
managing funds on behalf of this entity, including any subsequent amendments to said
agreements.
ICE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the City hereby authorizes the Alaska Native Tribal
Health Consortium or its representatives to enter upon or cross community land for the purposes
of assisting the City in carrying out this project.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the Council is composed of members
of who constituting a QUORUM were present and that the fore oing resolution
was PASSED AND APPROVED by the Council this day of 2011.
Vote: Yeas Nays
Signed
President
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Native Village of St. Michael
P.O. Box 69060 - St. Michael, Alaska 99659 Phone: (907) 923-2304/2406
Fax: (907) 923-2406
August 22, 2011
Hon. Milton Cheemuk
Mayor
City of Saint Michael
PO Box 59070
Saint Michael, AK, 99659
Re: Letter of Support
Dear Mayor Cheemuk:
The Native Village of St. Michael, IRA Village Council would like to express our support for a heat recovery
grant application the City of Saint Michael is submitting to the Alaska Energy Authority. Our members would
benefit greatly from identifying a renewable energy source in Saint Michael to provide heat to the water and
sewer utility, specifically the water intake facility. The cost of fuel in rural Alaska is constantly increasing. If
this project is successful, the City of Saint Michael would burn less fuel improving our sustainability and
reducing the cost of our monthly water and sewer bills. For those reasons, we fully support this project and
would like it to be funded.
Sincerely,
Shirley Martin
President
Saint Michael IRA
Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative
Division of Environmental Health & Engineering
1901 Bragaw Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Telephone: 1-800-560-8637 ext.5692
Direct Line: 1-907-729-5692
Facsimile: (907) 729-4506
August 18, 2011
The Honorable Milton Cheemuk
Mayor, City of Saint Michael
PO Box 59070
Saint Michael, Alaska 99659
Dear Mayor Cheemuk:
Re: Letter of commitment of funds for the Saint Michael Wind Feasibility Study
The Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative (ARUC) has partnered with Saint Michael to
provide water/sewer system operation and maintenance for the community. ARUC
operates the Saint Michael water/sewer system with user fees from local Saint Michael
water/sewer customers. ARUC fully supports the City of Saint Michael's Alaska Energy
Authority grant application for a study to investigate wind power to provide heat and
power in the water and sewer utilities. We expect this study will lead to lower
water/sewer expenses for this community, which would in turn allow us to decrease
water/sewer rates.
As such, ARUC will commit matching funds in the amount of $2,250 in support of this
project. The ARUC understands that $2,250 constitutes 5% of the total funding of
$45,000. Upon award of these funds, ARUC expects the city will enter into a cooperative
project agreement with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) to provide
administrative and construction services for this project.
Sincerely,
John rNichols
ARUC Manager
AVEC. - -'��
August 23, 2011
Charlene Austin
City of St. Michael
P.O. Box 59070
St. Michael, AK 99659
Regarding: Letter of Support for the St. Michael Renewable Energy Resource Analysis Project
Dear Ms. Austin;
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) understands the City of St. Michael and the
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) are working to prepare a grant application to
fund renewable energy options for heating the water intake supply line in St. Michael. We
understand this project will help to improve the quality of life for our residents and commercial
customers.
We support the investigation into this project and will work with the City of St. Michael to help
move this endeavor forward. AVEC will also work with ANTHC to ensure any future
construction project would be able to connect and operate in conjunction to the existing power
generation system in St. Michael.
AVEC supports this development and is pleased to provide this letter in support of this grant
application.
Sincerely,
Meera Kohler
President and CEO
4931 EAGLE STREET * ANCHORAGE, ALASKA * PHONE (907) 561-1818 * FAX (907) 562-4086
`°��0 Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Division of Environmental Health and Engineering
1901 Bragaw Street • Suite 200 • Anchorage, AK 99508-3440 • Phone: (907) 729-3600 • Fax: (907) 729-4090 • www.anthc.org
August 26, 2011
The Honorable Milton Cheemuk
Mayor, City of Saint Michael
PO Box 59070
Saint Michael, Alaska 99659
Dear Mayor Cheemuk:
Re: Saint Michael Letter of Commitment for matching funds to a proposal for Alaska Energy
Authority, Renewable Energy Funds Round V.
It is with pleasure that the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), Division of
Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) is partnering with the City of Saint Michael in
your proposed project to the Renewable Energy Fund of the Alaska Energy Authority. Your
project, Saint Michael Energy Reconnaissance Study, is one of exceptional importance to the
future energy needs of your community and one that ANTHC DEHE fully supports.
In support of your project, ANTHC DEHE will commit $2,250 as an in -kind match in the form
of project management services. These snatching funds will be tracked and reported to you, as
required for purposes of quarterly reporting to the Alaska Energy Authority, in the event that
they award you the project.
We wish you every success on your proposal and look forward to working with you on this
important project.
Sincerely,
Steven M. Weaver, P.E.
Senior Director
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