City of Racine - File #: 08-1829

• File #: 08-1829
• Version: A
• Name: Sierra Club Southeast Gateway Group submitting a proposal for the use of rain barrels to reduce storm water runoff and municipal water usage.
• Type: Communication
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/5/2008
• In control: Public Works and Services Committee
• Final action: 4/2/2008
• Title: Subject: Communication from the Sierra Club Southeast Gateway Group submitting a proposal for the use of rain barrels to reduce storm water runoff and municipal water usage. (Res. 08-0729) Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to purchase 200 rain barrels. Further recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Southeast Gateway Group of the Sierra Club for distribution and installation of rain barrels for City of Racine Residents. 1. Rain Barrels will be made available only to City Residents at a cost of $20.00 for the rain barrel and $35.00 for delivery and installation. 2. Sierra Club will collect all fees and shall pay the City of Racine $20.00 for each rain barrel which is distributed. 3. City of Racine and Sierra Club agree to jointly promote the project. Fiscal Note: This program will provide rain barrels only to City of Racine residents. The estimated cost of the program is...
• Related files: Res.08-0729

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/2/2008	A	Common Council	Approved as Presented	Pass
3/25/2008	A	Public Works and Services Committee
3/18/2008	A	Common Council	Referred

Title

Subject: Communication from the Sierra Club Southeast Gateway Group submitting a proposal for the use of rain barrels to reduce storm water runoff and municipal water usage.  (Res. 08-0729)

Recommendation:  The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to purchase 200 rain barrels.

Further recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Southeast Gateway Group of the Sierra Club for distribution and installation of rain barrels for City of Racine Residents.

1.   Rain Barrels will be made available only to City Residents at a cost of $20.00 for the rain barrel and $35.00 for delivery and installation.

2.  Sierra Club will collect all fees and shall pay the City of Racine $20.00 for each rain barrel which is distributed.

3.  City of Racine and Sierra Club agree to jointly promote the project.

Fiscal Note: This program will provide rain barrels only to City of Racine residents.  The estimated cost of the program is $7,000.00 and is funded through the Storm Water Utility.