Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the application for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant. If funding is awarded, the Stormwater Utility is authorized to accept the grant, and the funding will be accepted and reflected in the 2023 Stormwater Utility Capital Budget in the Stormwater Quality Systems Improvement major program (MUNIS 11665).
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SUBSTITUTE: Authorizing the City of Madison, through the City Engineer, to apply for and accept a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) grant award in the amount of $100,000 for Green Infrastructure Installation in the Green Infrastructure Pilot Area and to allow for the commitment of matching funds in the 2023 Capital Budget for Stormwater Utility. (11th AD)
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison Storm Water Utility program is interested in obtaining a cost-share grant from the WDNR for the purpose of funding the installation of green infrastructure in the Green infrastructure Pilot area in the form of rock cribs and permeable pavement; 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 WDNR is required to accept the grant funds should they be awarded; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison Engineering staff will complete the following tasks as required by WDNR to apply for and accept the grant: Sign and submit the grant application to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for any financial aid that may be available, Sign and submit grant agreement between the City of Madison and the Department of Natural Resources, Sign and submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation, Sign and submit interim and final reports and other documentation as required by the gran...
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