South Mill Street Pumping Station Force Main – Authority to File

Mayor Barrett submits an Order for Authority to File - State Revolving Fund Loan Application regarding the South Mill Street Pumping Station force main

• 5.3.1 Order- That the Mayor is hereby authorized on behalf of the Applicant to file applications and execute agreements for grants and/ or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents pertaining to the applicant for a grant(s) and/ or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise, to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application

• Letter from Mayor Melinda E. Barrett, September 25, 2026, PDF, one page, opens in a new tab
• Memorandum from Robert E. Ward, DPW Director – Water/Wastewater, September 24, 2026, PDF, one page, opens in a new tab
• Authority to File, PDF, one page, opens in a new tab

Authority to File

Whereas, City of Haverhill, (the Applicant), after thorough investigation, has determined that the work activity consisting of engineering and construction related to the South Mill Street Pumping Station force main is both in the public interest and necessary to protect the public health, and that to undertake this activity, it is necessary to apply for assistance; and

Whereas, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the Trust) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, pursuant to Chapter 21 and Chapter 29C of the General Laws of the Commonwealth (Chapter 21 and Chapter 29C) are authorized to provide financial assistance to municipalities for the purpose of funding planning and construction activities relative to Water Pollution Abatement Projects and Drinking Water Projects; and

Whereas, the Applicant has examined the provisions of the Act, Chapter 21 and Chapter 29C, and believes it to be in the public interest to file a loan application.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Haverhill as follows:

1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized on behalf of the Applicant to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents pertaining to the applicant for a grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application;
2. That the purpose of said loan(s), if awarded, shall be to fund planning and construction activities.
3. That if said award is made the Applicant agrees to pay those costs which constitute the required Applicant’s share of the project cost.