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Program Name Throughout the activities of the Streets and Utilities Task Force in 2007, as well as during development of the proposed 2007 – 2008 Street and Utility Improvement Project prior to that, this issue had generally been referred to as the “Raingarden Program”. However, given the development of the program over the past few months, it has become apparent that this name is misleading, as the standard feature constructed will not be a garden. If Resolution 7319 is adopted, thereby establishing the basic components of the program, it is recommended that consistent terminology be used from that point forward for the sake of clear communication. Staff is not aware of any previously adopted resolution that officially named the “Raingarden Program”. Therefore it does not seem necessary to officially re-name the program as part of Resolution 7319, and no language for that has been included. Council may wish to consider the name for this program, and reach consensus on how City Staff, Committees, and Council will refer to it. Reference Materials Numerous background documents on the raingarden / infiltration issue have been prepared, and have been included in the meeting packets of the Streets and Utilities Committee, as well as the August 4, 2008 City Council Work Session. It is the understanding of Staff that the City Council has received copies of all meeting packets of the Streets and Utilities Committee. Please refer to those documents as necessary in review of this Staff Report. Resolution: Resolution 7319 has been prepared in accordance with the above discussion and the recommendations adopted by the Streets and Utilities Committee. The Resolution is attached to this Staff Report for consideration by the City Council. Each component of the proposed program has been identified separately in the Resolution, in the event that Council wants to revise the specific language regarding any individual issue.