NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  East Richland Waterworks District No. 1

The recipient entity's physical address:
           1032 HIGHWAY 80,
Delhi, LA 71232


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1032 HIGHWAY 80,
Delhi, LA 71232


Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Mary Jo Clack, President
Clarence McCall, Vice-President
Steve Shane Lester
Rolonda Robinson
Bo Hosea


The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7015

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $655,265

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Mary Jo Clack, President
Clarence McCall, Vice-President
Steve Shane Lester
Rolonda Robinson
Bo Hosea

1032 Highway 80
Delhi, LA 71232


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Each Richland Waterworks District seeks to replace multiple water mains on several roads. They have broken the project into two
years. In Year One, they are seeking $366,415 in P1 Cash Line of Credit. In Year Two they will be seeking $288,850. The
System has seven areas that need addressing. The water mains on these roads need replacing due to the fact that they have had
issues with the lines, since they are dead end roads. One of the areas, LA 17 and LA 854, has two master meters. LA DHH has
asked the water system to eliminate one of the master meters. This portion of the project will tie both of the lines together, which
will eliminate one of the meters. The remaining roads need excessive flushing to keep the water from being stagnant and struggle
with low pressure on these roads. Stagnant water can cause a build up of iron, manganese, color, and cause low chlorine residuals.
Low chlorine residuals can allow pathogens, germs, and bacteria in the system. The project will be construction an 8" water main at
LA 17 & LA 854, a 3" dia. main at Collins Dr. and LA 854, and a 3" dia. main on McHand Road, Weems Road, Dearman Road,
Walker Road, and Section Road. In Year One's construction, the lines on LA 17 and LA 854, and Collins Dr. and LA 854 will be
constructed. The costs include construction, planning, construction observation, environmental project administration, and legal.
Year Two will replace water mains on McHand Rd., Weems Rd., Dearman Rd., Walker Rd. and Section Rd. The costs include
construction, planning, construction observation, environmental project administration, and legal. Construction Observation,
Environmental, Project Administration, and Legal have all been included in the Equipment costs. Construction Observation should
be included, as this project provides potable drinking water and fire protection services, which are vital to the health and safety of
the public. Environmental has been included because the area is near Poverty Point, and a cultural study may be required.


What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $152,494
          Professional Services. . . $138,057
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $325,151
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The System seeks to replace existing water mains that are too small to serve customers with the proper pressures, replace dead end lines with valves and flush hydrants, and reduce main master meters. Dead end water lines should be flushed appropriately, to reduce iron, manganese, color and possible bacteria. The smaller lines in some of these areas have low pressures, and the replacement lines will provide better pressures.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Improve water conditions to customers.
Improve water pressures to customers.
Water safety.


What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12 months

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Stacy Ratcliff 
                                       address:  1032 Highway 80
Delhi, LA 71232

                                       phone:  318-878-5363
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  eastrichlandwatersystem@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Manager