DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CITY OF GEORGETOWN TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY PROJECT 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 AND WATER QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF A REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE IN TAYLOR, TX TO OBTAIN LAND FOR AN AQUIFER STORAGE RECOVERY (ASR) PROJECT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE A LAND SURVEY IDENTIFYING THE PARCEL OF LAND BEING PURCHASED, WRITTEN APPRAISAL OF THE PIECE OF LAND THAT COMPLIES WITH 49 CFR 24.103, COPY OF THE DEED FOR EPA'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL, AND A COPY OF THE CLOSING STATEMENT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF LAND REQUIRED FOR THE NEW AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY (ASR) SYSTEM THAT WILL STRENGTHEN THE CITY'S ABILITY TO DELIVER CLEAN WATER TO ITS CUSTOMERS. WHEN COMPLETE, THE SYSTEM WILL STORE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER UNDERGROUND, WHICH CAN BE USED TO INCREASE WATER SUPPLIES FOR USE DURING TIMES OF DROUGHT AND PERIODS OF ELEVATED DEMAND WITHOUT THE WATER LOSS DUE TO EVAPORATION FREQUENTLY ENCOUNTERED WITH SURFACE WATER RESERVOIRS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF GEORGETOWN, TX.