In September of 2010 City staff completed a Source Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant application to assist in off-setting some of the costs to implement the City’s Wellhead Protection Program.  Attached is a copy of the application and follow-up checklist of the planned activities that the City would be required to complete.  Staff applied for this grant with the idea that if we were successful in securing the funds we would bring it before the City Council for approval prior to acceptance.  The items contained within this grant application are required of the City under our Wellhead Protection Program, so accepting this grant doesn’t obligate the City to perform anything that would not already be necessary.

 

This item was discussed by the Public Works Committe on January 18, 2010, with the recommendation to accept the grant funds and execute the required agreement (also attached).  It is being advanced for consideration on this agenda because there has been a considerable delay in acceptance of the grant due to the recent holidays and reorganization within the engineering department.  The grant agreement has been forwarded to the City Attorney for review as it relates to legal matters; staff recommends approval contingent upon his satisfaction in this regard.

 

There is no funding required for this agenda item.  Staff time was used to complete the grant application.  It will be necessary to utilize a consultant during the implementation process for certain items, as MDH has stated that staff time is non-reimbursable, but the grant proceeds will be used to cover any such costs.