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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-10 12-297 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 12-297 Date: September 10, 2012 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Application for a $15,000 Grant from Maine Air National Guard's Education and Outreach Program Responsible Department: Finance Commentary: This order will authorize a $15,000 grant application from the Maine Air National Guard for environmental education and outreach. The National Guard Bureau provides funding to advance the improvement of environmental resources through education and outreach activities in the communities where they are located. The Maine Air National Guard (MEANG), a Federal facility, is interested in renewing its efforts with the City to conduct activities and events that meet this goal and also support the City's efforts with regard to water quality improvements in the Birch Stream Watershed. This proposed phased project would provide education and outreach to the residents and businesses of the Birch Stream Watershed by offering them the opportunity to vegetate and launch "floating islands" targeted at reducing temperature, nutrient loads as well as providing a reduction of stormwater runoff pollutants to Birch Stream. The second phase of the grant would provide the local community an opportunity to assist in the installation of stream baskets for the study of its macroinvertebrate ("bug's community. This phased -project approach will provide the local community with an understanding of what is impacting Birch Stream and how the "floating islands" can help to reduce if not restore aquatic habitat and water quality to this Urban Impaired Stream. The total amount of funding being requested is $15,000 and does not require a local match. This was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Finance Committee on September 5, 2012. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading A _i_ ___ I Department Head ManagerCity Finance Director *v I City Solicitor Page 2 of 2 12-297 SEPTEMBER 10, 2012 Assigned to Councilor Baldacci CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Application for a $15,000 Grant from Maine Air National Guard Education and Outreach Program By the City Council of the City of Bangor: ORDERED, THAT the City is hereby authorized to apply for a $15,000 Grant from Maine Air National Guard Education and Outreach Program. (TITLE,) Assigned to Councilor xM3 Alp passe ZIOZ `Oi zagmaadag 'IIONnOO a.LIO Ri