HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-26 13-286 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 13-286
Date: August 26, 2013
Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Application for a $150,000 Grant from the Maine
Department of Environmental Protection as funded by the US EPA under
Chapter 319 of the Clean Water Act
Responsible Department: Finance
Commentary: This order will authorize a $150,000 grant application to the Maine DEP (as
funded by the US EPA [under chapter 319] of the Clean Water Act) for the repair and installation
of a bio -retention cell (large rain garden) in the Sunny Hollow development located in the
Capehart Brook watershed, as well as a nature trail with installed structural BMPs and
educational information and signs describing the flora and fauna of Capehart Brook.
The Maine DEP administers US EPA 319 funding to improve water quality of urban impaired
streams affected by non -point source (NPS) pollution. The Maine DEP, a state environmental
regulatory agency, is interested in seeing this Phase II restoration project for the Capehart
watershed be funded as well as renewing its efforts with the with regard to water quality
improvements in the Capehart Brook watershed.
This proposed phased project would provide structural best management practices (BMPS) in
conjunction with educational opportunities to underrepresented school aged children living in the
Capehart area by offering them an opportunity to learn about their local stream and its aquatic
life. The total amount of funding being requested is $150,000 and requires a local match of
40% which the City will provide as "in-kind" offerings.
This was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Finance Committee on August 12,
2013.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
X Passage
First Reading
Referral
Department Head
C�A i/Yl
City Manager
Page 2 of 2
Finance Director
City Solicitor
Assigned to Councilor Gallant
CITY OF BANGOR
13-286
AUGUST 26, 2013
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Application for a $150,000 Grant from the Maine Department of
Environmental Protection as funded by the US EPA under Chapter 319 of the Clean Water Act.
By the City Council of the City of Bangor:
ORDERED, THAT the City is hereby authorized to apply for a $150,000 Grant from Maine
DEP and the US EPA as provided under Chapter 319 of the Clean Water Act.
IN CITY COUNCIL
August 26, 2013
Passed
/CITY CL