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Dal June 13, 2011
Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Application to Maine Department of Environmental
Protection for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Funding
Responsible Department Finance
commentary:
If approved, the attached Order would authorize staff to apply for $59,620 gram from the Maine
Department of Environmental Protection m Implement non -point source pollution projects in the
PenjaJawoc and Birch Stream Watersheds. Combined with the local match of $37,506, the total
project will be $92,126. Each year the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MEDEP)
solicits proposals from municipalities and offer non -profits for implementation of nonpoint
source pollution control projects. The City of Bangor Is committed to Implementing the
recommendations in it watershed management plans for Penjajawoc and Birch Streams, the
streams Identified as the Oty's top priority streams.
The total Penjajawoc proposal is $62,050 and Includes a grant request in the amount of $36,620
and local match of $25,930, which is mostly in-kind with $3600 for monitoring. The project
proposal is a partnership between the business community and the City and would fund the
implementation of several recommended sto:mwater treatments systems within the Penjajawoc
Watershed. When completed, the project would serve as a model for other businesses In the
region.
The Rich Stream proposal is $30,076 and Includes a grant request of $18,000 and a local match
of 12,076, which is largely in -land. This project would fund a critically needed assessment of the
stream channel, stream banks, Flow and erosion patterns, and other physical characteristics of
the stream. The report would include a prioritized list of in -stream improvements that are
needed in order to stabilize the stream and to improve the water quality of the water passing
through it and result In the beginning of a work plan to address this watershed.
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Manager's Comments:
This item was reviewed and recommendation for passage by the France Committee on
6/6/2011
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City Manager
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(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Application to Maine Department of Environmental Protection for
319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Funding
By the City Council of the O'f y of Bangx..�
THAT the City is hereby authorized to apply to Maine DEP for 319 Nonpoint
Pollution Control Grant Funding, The projects being proposed will lead to
Improved water quality in the Birch Stream and the Penjajawoc Stream which are
the two highest priority streams within the City boundaries that require action at
this time.
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