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
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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
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CITY CLE
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(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