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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-27 09-141 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 09 141 Date: 4-27-2009 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Application for and Acceptance of a Grant from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection — Stormwater Utility Study Responsible Department: Finance Commentary: The Maine Department of Environmental Protection offers a 604B grant program, a substantial portion of the funding of which is being earmarked toward providing assistance to localities with an interest in or need for a stormwater utility. The City of Bangor is facing significant challenges, both financially and technically, in addressing water quality in five state designated urban impacted streams. To address water quality issues in these streams, an additional source of funding will be required. One option is to establish a stormwater utility To date, we have had preliminary discussions of a stormwater utility with individuals and representatives of businesses who have been actively involved in the Birch and Penjajawoc Streams, and preliminary investigation of this concept is on-going. This grant, however, would fund a consultant to assist the City in designing such a utility, including significant stakeholder participation and public outreach, and the policies which would govern its operation. The grant request will be in the amount of $70,000. A $46,690 match is required and will largely be provided through in-kind staff time and other available stormwater funds. The Infrastructure Committee has reviewed and recommends proceeding with this application. Department Head Manager's Comments: 4L�6�� City Manager Associated Information: Budget Approval: mance Director Legal Approval: City Solicitor Introduced for X Passage First Reading Page _ of _ Referral Assigned to Councilor Blanchette April 27, 2009 GI'TY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Application for and Acceptance of a Grant from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection — Stormwater Utility Study BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT City staff is directed to submit a grant application in the amount of $70,000 to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection under the 4066 program for the purpose of undertaking a stormwater utility planning and design effort. IN CITY COUNCIL April 27, 2009 Pas t CITY CLE O R D E R (TrMTy') Authorizing Application for and Acceptance of a Grant from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Utility Study Assigned to Couneilor_ c c_1�(1 �c�t .l