Sponsor
Alderman Shakoor
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Permission granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to apply for the State of Wisconsin Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Water Program Construction Grant for the Washington Park Streambank Stabilization Project
Whereas, the City of Racine desires to receive grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) pursuant to ss. 281.65 or 281.66, Wis. Stats., and chs. NR 151, 153, and 155, Wis. Adm. Code, for the purpose of implementing measures to control nonpoint source water pollution; and
Whereas, the City of Racine agrees to contribute the local share (also called "match") needed for projects that are ultimately grant-funded by the WDNR; and
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to submit a signed grant application to the WDNR.
Further resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to submit a signed Environmental Hazard Assessment form to the WDNR, if applicable
Further resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to sign a grant agreement between the City of Racine and the WDNR.
Further resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to submit signed quarterly and final report forms to the WDNR.
Further resolved, that the City of Racine authorizes the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering to submit signed grant reimbursement requests to the WDNR.
Fiscal Note: The grant funds a 50% maximum of eligible costs; total project cost $300,000; $150,000 maximum State share and requires a City match of $150,000 which will be budgeted in the 2013 Stormwater Utility Capital Projects budget if the grant is awarded.