This agreement provides funding to city of santa cruz to implement its project to replace the newell creek water transmission line as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act

The City of Santa Cruz received a $1.2M Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), effective July 1, 2025, to replace the Newell Creek Water Transmission Line. The project, authorized through the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, will deliver a new water transmission line meeting all specifications outlined in the scope of work. The award provides $959,752 in full federal funds with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2027, with pre-award costs approved back to July 1, 2025.

The primary deliverable is the execution and implementation of a drinking water construction project focused on conveyance system improvements. Expected outcomes include increased reliability of the City's water delivery system and improved drinking water treatment efficiency. The intended beneficiaries are the residents of Santa Cruz. No subawards have been included in this assistance agreement, with all work to be performed directly by the Santa Cruz Water Department.

This agreement provides full federal funds in the amount of $959,752. Preaward costs are approved back to 7/1/2025. Refer to terms and conditions. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water construction project. Workplan activities consist of conveyance system improvements. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a new water transmission line meeting all plans and specifications in the scope of work. The expected outcomes include increased reliability of the water delivery system and improved drinking water treatment efficiency. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the city of santa cruz.