Sponsor
Alderman Shakoor
Title
Targeted Runoff Management (TRM) Grant Control No. 2012-013
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 is 70% maximum of eligible costs less the Private Engineering Activities cost; total project cost $175,000; the State share is $102,900 and the City's share is $72,100. The Grant Control Number is 2012-013. Funding is available in the 2013 Stormwater Utility budget.