Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the application for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Management Program Construction Grants. If funding is awarded, the Stormwater Utility is authorized to accept the grant; funding will be reflected in the 2023 Capital Budget for Stormwater Utility to show an increase in state sources funding by $150,000 for the Wexford Pond Dredging project (MUNIS 12750).
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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 $150,000 for the Wexford Pond Dredging Project and to allow for the commitment of matching funds in the 2023 Capital Budget for Stormwater Utility. (19th 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 reconstructing a portion of Wexford Pond; 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 grant agreement, Sign and submit an Environmental Hazards Assessment Form, if required, and, Take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved project(s),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Madison Engineering is authorized to apply for and accept the WDNR grant and will meet the financial obligations necessary to fully and satisfactorily complete the project and hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with WDNR for the grant and authorizing the City Engineer to submit the required documentation to WDNR as required by the grant application.
Title of Authorized Representative: City Engineer
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Madison will comply with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share agreement.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the 2023 Adopted Stormwater Utility Capital Budget shall be amended if the grant is awarded to increase the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources funding sources budget authority in the Stormwater Quality System Improvements program (Munis 11665) by the grant amount of $150,000.