HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - BOCC (002)October 4, 2022
GRANT COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
P 0 Box 37
EPHRATA WA 98823
(509) 754-2011
RE: Support of Funding Request by the City of Mattawa for the elimination of the
Portame Avenue Lift station Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Project
To Whom It May Concern,
The Grant County Commissioners are writing to provide support for the City of Mattawa's
application for the Sewer Collection System Improvements and Lift Station Elimination Project.
This project will eliminate the Portage Avenue Lift Station, thereby eliminating the risk of spills,
overflows, and potential health hazards. In addition, the project will reduce the City's operations
and maintenance costs associated with the lift station. This funding of this project can reduce or
eliminate serious risks to health and safety for both humans and the environment, as well as the
additional unplanned costs to the city for responding to and cleaning up from these incidents.
The City of Mattawa would greatly benefit from this financial assistance. The city serves a high
minority population with over 90% of the population being Hispanic or Latino. The community
is one in need as 70.65% of the households are low -to -moderate -income (LMI). Having the
ability to provide reliable wastewater infrastructure has the potential to create jobs and increase
economic development including residential and commercial developments. It will help mitigate
potential health hazards to our community and have the potential to support additional growth.
In conclusion, we would urge your support of the City of Mattawa's request for funding for the
Sewer Collection System Improvements and Lift Station Elimination Project. We support the
city in this application to make the City a better place to live and to help protect our surrounding
environment.
Sincerely,
B RD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Danny .Stone, Chair Rob nes, Vice -Chair indy er, Member
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Danny E. Stone
District 1
Rob Jones
District 2
Cindy Carter
District 3
"TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES9 WHILE FOSTERING
A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT."