FY 2024 Requests

FY 2024 Community Project Funding Requests:

NOTE: Projects are organized in alphabetical order by name of proposed recipient and then alphabetically by title of project name.
   

Project Name: North Platte Sanitary Sewer Phase II Project, Casper, WY

Requested Amount: $2,000,000

Intended Recipient: City of Casper, WY

Explanation of the Request: The City of Casper requests $2 million in THUD EDI Funds to support the North Platte Sanitary Sewer – Phase II project, which will construct public works infrastructure that will protect the health and safety of residents, facilitate economic development, and reduce cost burdens for low-income residents. It includes 1.1 miles of concrete sewer pipe to be lined with a cured in place lining, replacing seven manholes, and rehabilitating eleven manholes. The preliminary design and specifications have been completed to a 90% level and can be finished and permitted over just a couple of months. The project will primarily protect public health by rehabilitating public works infrastructure that is at corroding and at risk of failure. The project will provide essential services to the low and moderate-income residents of Natrona County.

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Project Name: Bitter Creek Flood Control Restoration Project

Requested Amount: $3,500,000

Intended Recipient: City of Rock Springs, WY

Explanation of the Request: The purpose of this project is to decrease flooding, provide recreational trail access, increase sustainable Maintenace, and restore the natural ecosystem. The proposed project will fund an essential phase of the overall Bitter Creek Restoration Project. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it is critical for the economic development and the environmental restoration of the City of Rock Springs. Once fully complete, the project will include the following: Controlling flooding and eliminating the potential for further damage to vulnerable residential and commercial retail areas; Removing barriers to economic development and property improvements; Eliminating costly flood insurance premiums for residents; Creating an environmentally and aesthetically pleasing stream system throughout the City; Restoring the natural ecosystem of Bitter Creek by removing invasive and noxious vegetation and establishing native and wetland vegetation to improve wetland ecology for wildlife and the community; Improving connectivity with and enhancing the City's existing trails and parks systems; and Developing new pedestrian trails for recreational use. 

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Project Name: WYO Complex, Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming

Requested Amount: $1,613,917

Intended Recipient: Economic Development Joint Powers Board

Explanation of the Request: The Economic Development Joint Powers Board, in close partnership with
the non-profit WYO Complex, Natrona County, and Advance Casper, seeks $1,613,917 in Community Project Funding under the THUD Economic Development Initiatives account to construct the public infrastructure
components of the planned, new WYO Complex indoor sports facility. The funding would be used for the public infrastructure of the proposed WYO Complex indoor sports facility, including the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and domestic water (including fire hydrant). 

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Project Name: Jackson Hole Airport Deice Pad Improvements 

Requested Amount: $12,656,250

Intended Recipient: Jackson Hole Airport Board

Explanation of the Request: This request would allow for completion of Phase 2 of the Deice Pad Improvements, maximizing previous funding, and increasing safety and operational efficiency. The existing deice pad at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) was constructed in 2011, and is insufficient in collection capability, safety, reliability and environmental responsibility components.  JAC passenger enplanements have increased 83% since construction, and aircraft operations have increased 60%, leaving this key regional airport under capacity for deicing tasks.  The current deice pad is located on the north end of the airfield (accessed via Taxiway A), which is the sole parallel taxiway for north/south aircraft movement at JAC. The capacity of the existing deice pad is often overwhelmed during the colder seasons, due to the limited number of deice positions and queuing space.  This congestion causes aircraft to back-up onto Taxiway A while waiting to enter the deice pad.  The resulting delays can affect air traffic both regionally and nationally, and increase the likelihood of health and safety concerns for passengers.  In addition, the existing deice system needs to be improved to better capture and collect storm runoff during weather events and aircraft deicing, which is now needed frequently. This challenge is of particular concern in this area of increased flood risk and enhanced natural protection, with the airport being fully located within the borders of a national park.  Funding the project at this time would allow for Phases 1 and 2 to be completed concurrently, decreasing overall costs and negative impacts, and improving efficiency to taxpayers. JAC is the busiest airport in the state and important to the region. 

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Project Name: Reconstruction of Interstate 25, Casper, WY (WY-at Large)

Requested Amount: $4,000,000

Intended Recipient: Wyoming Department of Transportation

Explanation of the Request: The funding would be used to reconstruct Interstate 25 through Casper, WY. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because this large, urban highway project will reconstruct Interstate 25 through Casper, Wyoming. The proposed reconstruction will rebuild a badly outdated highway segment and bring the road geometry and pavement condition up to modern standards. Interstate 25 through Casper provides a vital freight and travel route, and the proposed reconstruction will improve safety and traffic flow through one of Wyoming’s largest and most economically important cities. Maintaining Interstate 25 through Casper is vital for the state of Wyoming, the city of Casper, and the surrounding area. The project has also been reviewed by state and local officials and is listed in the Wyoming State Transportation Improvement Plan. 

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Project Name: Sheridan County Road 139 / Eastridge Road Reconstruction Project

Requested Amount: $3,000,000

Intended Recipient: Wyoming Department of Transportation

Explanation of the Request: The project would reconstruct Sheridan County Road 139, also known as Eastridge Road. This county road project will help maintain connectivity and improve safety for rural residents in Sheridan County, Wyoming.

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