DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT ITS WATER SUPPLY RELIABILITY AND STORAGE TANK PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF A 600,000-GALLON WATER STORAGE TANK TO PROVIDE RESILIENCY, RELIABILITY, AND OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUD'S DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PLANNING AND DESIGN, SITE PREPARATION CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL TANK CONSTRUCTION. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES PARTIAL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $572,500. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO MAY 1, 2025. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE DRAFT AND FINAL ENGINEERING REPORTS; DRAFT AND FINAL NEPA DOCUMENTS; 60% AND 100% DESIGN PACKAGE; FINAL BID DOCUMENTS; QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS; CONSTRUCTION CLOSE-OUT DOCUMENTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE (1) INCREASED OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY--INCREASED TIME FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND EMERGENCY SHUTDOWNS (6HRS OF OUTAGE TIME). (2) INCREASED FIRE FLOW AT THE WTP--ADDITIONAL STORAGE ENSURES A RESILIENT AND RELIABLE FIRE-FLOW SUPPLY THROUGHOUT THE FIRE SEASON (2,500GPM FOR 4 HRS) (3) INCREASED WATER AVAILABLE FOR CONSUMPTION DUE TO ADDED WATER STORAGE--ADDITIONAL ANNUAL VOLUME OF WATER AVAILABLE FOR CONSUMPTION AND ADDED RELIABILITY (600,000 GALLONS). THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY OF GEORGETOWN, CA.