Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the Parks Division to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding of up to $24,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Surface Water Grant Program. The grant will fund the cost of implementing a Watercraft Decontamination system at Marshall Park Boat Launch to allow users to adequately wash their watercraft before and after entering Lake Mendota. The grant requires a 25% match of $6,000. Funding for the match is available in the 2025 Parks Division Executive Capital Budget (Munis #15111). If awarded, the Parks Division's 2025 Executive Capital Budget will be amended to reflect the award. No additional appropriation is required.
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Authorizing the Parks Division to submit and, if awarded, accept a grant of up to $24,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Surface Water Grant Program, if awarded, amending the Parks Division Capital Budget and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to accept the grant award (District 19).
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WHEREAS, the 2018-2023 Park and Open Space Plan strategy to “Improve Public Access to Lakes” includes supporting efforts to improve water quality in Madison’s lakes and waterways; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Aquatics Invasive Species Prevention funding will support the purchase and installation of a power washing system (“Watercraft Decontamination System”) to properly clean watercraft entering and exiting Lake Mendota, to prevent the spread of damaging Aquatics Invasive Species (AIS) entering the Yahara chain of lakes; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Division has partnered with the Mendota Yacht Club to host a Regatta in 2025 and will use the event to serve as a test for the Watercraft Decontamination System for future boat launch locations; and,
WHEREAS, the Marshall Park Boat Launch is currently supported by the Clean Lakes Alliance’s Clean Boats, Clean Waters program aimed at educating the public on best practices for preventing the spread of AIS and prevention projects must be conducted alongside a Clean Boats, Clean Waters program; and,
WHEREAS, The Clean Boats, Clean Waters watercraft inspection program, run by CLA, supports the Watercraft Decontamination System by stationing inspectors at Lake Mendota and Lake Monona boat landings. These inspectors educate boaters about invasive species, conduct checks for AIS on boats and trailers, and report any new infestations and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Parks Superintendent, after consultation with the City Attorney, is authorized, on behalf of the City, to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Surface Water Grant, and sign all application materials.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, if awarded the grant, the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, in a format approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if awarded the grant, the Parks Division Adopted Capital Budget Equipment Program (MUNIS Major #17202, Minor #15111) will be amended to appropriate the grant revenue and expenditures in the amount of the grant funds awarded ($24,000); and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Parks Superintendent, or designee, is authorized to sign related paperwork or forms associated with the administration of the grant, after consultation with the City Attorney where appropriate.