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Barker Road Sewer Assistance Program
Barker Road Sewer Assistance Program
SEWER CONNECTION LOANS ARE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME!
DO NOT WAIT TO APPLY!!!
Please contact Christy Jeffers, Program Administrator to see if you are eligible for a loan at 509.477.4490 or cjeffers@spokanecounty.org
The Program ends September 30, 2022, and homeowners may apply or reapply (if circumstances or income limits change) as long as there is time to follow the process and get connected by the deadline.
BARKER ROAD DOCUMENTS
Applications are available at the following website link: Barker Road Sewer Application
To view Barker Road Sewer Assistance Income and Asset List CLICK HERE
For more information please reference the Barker Road Sewer Assistance Program Policies and Procedures Manual. CLICK THIS LINK
NOTICE
TO SIDE SEWER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
Upon completion of the Barker Road Sewer Construction Project in Spokane Valley during the Spring of 2021, connection loans will be offered to eligible homeowners. construction. Sewer construction loans will be tied to compliance with Barker Road Sewer Assistance Program rules, by both, the homeowner and the contractors that provide their side sewer connections and decommissioning septic tanks.
The Program offers first come first served loans assist the homeowner. The Program will require a minimum of 2 bids from contractors licensed to do side sewer connection work.
The Program requires that contractors be registered in the System of Award Management; SAM.gov. and not debarred from federal projects. Registration in SAM takes time. If your construction company is interested in assisting residents with side sewer connections, please be proactive and register with the federal government at SAM.gov. There is no cost to register.
Payment for the side sewer connection on behalf of homeowners requires proof of permits, a passed inspection and customer satisfaction, for the work performed. Please be accurate with your bids including what can be expected regarding restoration of disturbed landscape, etc.
W-9 Form For Contractors
BARKER ROAD SEWER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TIMELINE
SUMMER 2020
Construction of Central Sewer Line
JULY 2020
Applications for financial assistance available online & mailed by request
SUMMER & FALL 2020
Initial Review of applications and Initial Review notice provided
JANUARY 2021
Updated applications requested including backup documentation
Determination notice provided (in software or mailed)
MAY 2021
CFR Grants paid to Environmental Services for 50% MFI or less
JUNE 2021 - SEPTEMBER 2022
Connection Assistance for 80% MFI or less
(Do not enter into contract without an authorization to proceed)