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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-14 15-299 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 15-299 Date: September 14, 2015 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 from the Maine DEP (as funded by the US EPA [under chapter 319] of the Clean Water Act) for riparian restoration in Capehart Brook and planting large mature trees in the watershed. Willow wattles and dogwoods will also be planted along stream bank areas currently bare in an effort to provide shading thus lowering water temperature and hence improve water quality. The above described work is Capehart Phase III. A second project in the Penjajawoc watershed is also planned. This work, considered Penjajawoc Phase II, will consist of removing imperious coverage in the watershed. Two project areas are planned that will remove concrete separation islands located at the Bangor Mall and install rain gardens for stormwater treatment. Currently, two areas are planned. 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 and the Penjajawoc Stream watershed. This proposed phased project would provide structural best management practices (BMPS) in the Penjajawoc watershed and stabilize and provide riparian restoration as well as other stormwater treatment such as planting large, mature trees in the Capehart watershed. The tree planting project in Old Capehart will not only provide aesthetic beauty but provide a simple but proven stormwater treatment option. The total amount of funding being requested is $150,000 ($100,00.00 for Capehart and $50,000.00 for Penjajawoc) and requires a local match of 40% which the City will provide as "in-kind" offerings and cash provided by stormwater utility funds. This was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Finance Committee on September 14, 2015. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Page 2 of 2 Department Head City Manager Finance Director Solicitor 15-299 SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 Assigned to Councilor Sprague CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Application for a $150,000 Grant from the Maine DEP and the US EPA as provided under Chapter 319 of the Clean Water Act. By the City Council of the City of&ngor: 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 PASSED CITY CLERK