Department of Ecology Grant

Enhanced Maintenance Plan and High Efficiency Sweeper Purchase

The City of Sammamish applied for and was awarded a grant through the Stormwater Financial Assistance Program (SFAP) Fiscal Year 2023 to fund the purchase or lease of a street sweeper. This initiative is part of their enhanced maintenance program, which aims to improve street cleanliness and thereby reduce pollutants entering stormwater systems.

Grant Number: WQC-2023-Sammam-00171

Amount Awarded: $276,195

This grant supports the purchase of necessary equipment and aligns with the city’s broader environmental and operational goals, enhancing its ability to maintain cleaner streets and better manage stormwater runoff.

Equipment Purchase

The grant would allow the city to acquire a Tymco Model 600 regenerative air sweeper. This type of sweeper is particularly effective in removing debris and pollutants from streets, preventing them from entering stormwater systems and affecting water quality.

Financial Details

The cost of the Tymco Model 600 ranges between $360,000 to $400,000, depending on the chassis selected. The grant from the SFAP would cover a substantial portion of these costs, with the city covering the remaining amount.

Grant Coverage

The grant would provide $276,195, with the city expected to contribute approximately $92,065, which is 25% of the total eligible costs. This matches the typical grant coverage, where SFAP covers up to 75% of the eligible expenses, and the applicant provides the balance.

Purpose and Benefits

The acquisition of the street sweeper would enhance the city’s capacity to manage its street cleanliness more effectively. It would enable more frequent and timely sweeping, reduce the reliance on contractor services, and allow quicker response to emergency spills and public requests for street cleaning.

Operational Impact

Owning the street sweeper would allow the city to perform additional sweepings, especially of arterials and neighborhood streets, thus directly contributing to improved stormwater quality. It would also allow for better scheduling flexibility and reduced operational costs.