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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-11 13-070 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 13-070 Date: February 11, 2013 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Application for a $35,000 Grant from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Responsible Department: Parks & Recreation Commentary: This order will authorize a $35,000 grant application to the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in conjunction with several partners, including the Wildlife Habitat Council, US EPA, USDA Forest Services and NOAA, to provide funding for this 2013 Five Star Urban Waters Restoration Program. The proposed phased -project is intended to improve access to the Kenduskeag stream along the shore area known as Gomez Park, which is the "takeout" for the annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race. Phase I is an embankment stabilization project that will install Gabion Rock Baskets (large rocks roofed and secured by wire) on the banks of Gomez Park to prevent further degrading of the stream bank. The second phase includes an "adopt a stream" project for Arctic Brook established by Bangor High School Students. The students in conjunction with science teachers will obtain water samples and install plantings to create shade and canopy to eventually lower the temperate of the brook and improve water quality. The total amount of funding being requested is $35,000 and requires a 100% match, which would be provided by in-kind services from the City and 3`d parry donations of items such as rock. This was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Infrastructure Committee on January 28, 2013. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Department Head ,sem .v,i City Manager Page 2of2 Finance Director City Solicitor 13-070 FEBRUARY 11, 2013 Assigned to Councilor Gallant CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Application for a $35,000 Grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) By the City Council of the City of Bangor. ORDERED, THAT Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for a $35,000 Grant from the National Fish and Wildlife foundation to improve access along the Kenduskeag Stream and an "adopt a stream" project along Arctic Brook. IN CITY COUNCIL February 11, 2013 Passed CITY GrERK