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CITY OF ALBANY BACKWATER VALVE INSTALLATION GRANT APPLICATION
All applicants must complete the grant application for up to $2,000 grant reimbursement and submit by mail, fax or email with
required documentation to:
Backwater Valve Grant Application Program
City of Albany Department of Water & Water Supply
10 North Enterprise Drive
Albany, NY 12204
Fax 518-434-5332
Email:lmerwin@albanyny.gov
It is recommended the applicant make copies of any papers, photos, the two itemized cost estimates including
scope of
work, etc. submitted and retain a copy for their records.
This program is available to the owner of any single family or two family dwellings, owner occupied, in the City of
Albany where a backup of combined sewage due to sewer incapacity on the municipal system occurred since 2002.
After receipt of a properly completed application, the dwelling must be inspected by a city official or a city appointed
inspector who must certify that the dwelling is eligible based upon the history of incidents. The city official or a city appointed
inspector will also verify whether roof drainage or sump pumps are connected to the lateral and will recommend additional steps
which may be necessary for an effective installation of a backwater valve. Applicant should complete the attached form
providing information about the history of incidences. Applicant may include any documentation of such incidences (i.e.,
insurance claims, photos, previous inspections) together with personal information.
Applicant will obtain a work order and estimate from two contractors (either a licensed plumber or a site work
contractor) which will define the scope of the work, provide specifications for backwater valve together with other materials.
The estimate must include all costs associated with the work. This must be submitted to the Department of Water & Water
Supply (AWD) as an attachment to the grant application. If the work order and estimate is unacceptable to the AWD, the reason
for denial will be indicated and the Applicant will have the opportunity to resubmit this portion of the application within 30 days
of the receipt of the denial.
A written approval including a notice of the grant amount will be issued by the AWD. When the written notification of
the grant is received, the Applicant may enter into a contract with the approved contractor. The Applicant will have a maximum
of 6 months after receipt of the written approval of the grant to complete the installation as defined in the work order and
estimate. Requests for additional time to complete the installation must be made in writing and must be received at least 30 days
prior to the expiration of the 6 month period. In the event that a grant award expires, an applicant will be required to resubmit the
grant application.
Once work is completed, Applicant must contact the AWD to request an inspection. An inspection will be conducted by
the AWD and a written notice of acceptance issued. In the event there are deficiencies, the AWD will indicate what deficiencies
have been noted and the Applicant will be allowed to correct these deficiencies within 30 days of the inspection. When
inspection has been satisfactorily completed, the AWD will authorize payment be issued to the Applicant. A check will be
mailed to the Applicant. Grants will be received and processed based upon the date and time of receipt.
CITY OF ALBANY
D
EPARTMENT OF WATER & WATER SUPPLY
10
NORTH ENTERPRISE DRIVE
A
LBANY, NEW YORK 12204
T
ELEPHONE (518) 434-5300
JOSEPH E. COFFEY, JR , P.E.
AYOR
OMMISSIONER
