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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 11C. 


Date Prepared:  9/2/2025 Council Meeting Date: 9/16/2025

PRESENTER:
David Burks, Water Services Director 
TO:Mike Faust, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Kevin Burke, Deputy City Manager 
FROM:  David Burks, Water Services Director 
SUBJECT:
Grant, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Funding for Patterson Well Redrill Project 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to approve submission of a grant application to the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. The City is requesting $2,000,000 in funding to support the redrilling of the Patterson Well, located at 107th Avenue and Williams.

Summary:

The Patterson Well, located at 107th Avenue and Williams, was once an important source for our community, but recently failed requiring the need for the well to be re-drilled. Re-drilling the well is critical to strengthening our drinking water system’s resilience against natural hazards and ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water. This project directly supports the program’s purpose by enhancing infrastructure that allows midsize and large water systems to withstand and recover quickly from natural hazards. Completing the redrill will also help ensure our water facilities continue operating in a safe, efficient, and sustainable manner.

Previous Actions/Background:

Not applicable

Staff Recommendation:

Approve the Water Services Department to submit a grant application to the EPA for the Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OW-OGWDW-25-01) to request $2,000,000 in funding for the Patterson Well Redrill Project.

Fiscal Analysis:

The grant program requires applicants to demonstrate a minimum cost share of 10% of the total project cost, which is $200,000. The required match is available within the City's overall capital budget.

Contact Name and Number:  

David Burks, (623) 773-7181