Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the application for a WDNR grant and amends the adopted 2021 Stormwater Utility Capital budget by increasing State Sources funding by $250,000 in the Stormwater Quality System Improvements major program to accept the grant award reimbursement. The 2021 Capital Budget will only be amended upon award of the grant.
MUNIS:
12916-84-174-84300 $250,000
12916-84-220 $250,000
Title
SUBSTITUTE: Amending the 2021 Stormwater Utility Capital Budget to allow for the acceptance of a $250,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). (19th AD)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Madison Stormwater Utility is interested in obtaining a cost-share grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of maintenance dredging of Spring Harbor; and
WHEREAS, A resolution guaranteeing acceptance of the funds, should they be awarded to the City is necessary to apply for this grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison Engineering staff attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations contained in Engineering’s grant application; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement with the WDNR is required to accept the grant funds should they be awarded; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison Stormwater Utility will complete the following tasks as required by the WDNR to apply for and accept a grant: Sign and submit the grant proposal, if a grant is awarded enter into a Grant Agreement with the WDNR and submit annual and final reports to the WDNR as required by the Agreement, submit reimbursement request(s) to the WDNR, sign and create a formal Public Access Easement for the boat launch, sign and submit other documentation as necessary to complete the project per the Agreement, and
WHEREAS, the agreement requires that the City indemnify the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. City APM 1- requires Common Council Approval whenever the City indemnifies another party.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R...
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