DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CITY OF NEWBURYPORT TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING LOWER ARTICHOKE RAW WATER PUMP STATION AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PUMP STATION UPGRADES TO THE EXISTING LOWER ARTICHOKE RAW WATER PUMP STATION INCLUDING NEW PUMPS AND VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE NEW PUMPS AND VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES FOR THE LOWER ARTICHOKE RAW WATER PUMP STATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THE PUMP STATION AND IMPROVED WATER QUALITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS AND SYSTEM USERS OF THE CITY'S DRINKING WATER.