Fiscal Note
This resolution approves the application and commits the local match funding for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Early Detection & Response Grant for control of Oenanthe javanica. The maximum grant term is four years. The requested grant amount is $18,750 with a local match of 25% or $6,250. The local match is included in the Stormwater Utility 2023 Operating Budget under 14423-84-200. The grant revenue will be added to the 2023 Operating Budget for Stormwater via budget amendment should the grant be awarded.
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Supporting and approving the City of Madison’s application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Surface Water Grant Program for Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection & Response Grants for Oenanthe javanica, the acceptance of the grant, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a grant agreement with the WDNR or its designee, if awarded the grant and Amending the 2023 Stormwater Utility Operating Budget. (17th AD)
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Whereas, City Engineering was made aware in 2022 due to citizen science reporting that the invasive species known as Oenanthe javanica is present on lands under its control; and
Whereas, WDNR staff reached out to Engineering staff to encourage us to apply for a grant to accept additional funds to assist us in control and monitoring efforts; and
Whereas, Oenanthe javanica is listed in the Wisconsin Chapter 40 Invasive Species List.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council support the application by Engineering to the WDNR Surface Water Grants Program for funding of actions and strategies to remove Oenanthe javanica.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Madison commits to funding the 25% local match requirements, up to $6,250 in the 2023 Operating Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council authorizes the City Engineer to sign and apply for the grant on behalf of the City, to accept the grant if awarded, and to execute and/or submit any other documents related to the grant including quarterly and/or final reports and grant reimbursement requests, in a format approved by the City Attorney, that may be necessary to comply with the grant conditions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the WDNR or its designee, in a format approved by the City Attorney, for the WDNR Surface Water Grant Program.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the 2023 Stormwater Utility Operating Budget shall hereby be amended, if the grant is awarded, to reflect the funding to be received from the grant.