Envisors Obtains Economic Stimulus Funding for Central Florida Clients

WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA, October 6, 2009 Envisors recently assisted in obtaining over $5 million in federal economic stimulus funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for several clients. The ARRA funding that was obtained includes 85% grant funding and 15% low interest (2.8%) loan financing to construct water infrastructure projects for the cities of Haines City and Sebring. In order to obtain the ARRA funding, Envisors achieved shovel-ready status, including surveying, design, and permitting services, for the projects within a short two-month timeframe. The projects are as follows: • City of Haines City Northeast Water Main Expansion: Construction of approximately 6.4 miles of new 6-, 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-inch water main • City of Haines City Ground Storage Reservoir Improvements: Construction of two new 500,000 gallon ground storage reservoirs • City of Sebring Sparta Road Area Water Main Improvements: Construction of approximately 4.5 miles of new 12-inch water main The ARRA grant/loan funding is being administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Facilities Funding. Construction of the projects is to begin in December 2009.