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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8600 RESOLUTION 8600 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROVAL OF THE RCWD 2016 URBAN STORMWATER REMEDIATION COST-SHARE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) as part of their goals and objectives in its Watershed Management Plan as well as their efforts in protecting and enhancing the water resources; and, WHEREAS, Rice Creek Watershed District made $260,000 available to assist cities, counties and other public entities to implement stormwater management projects, and funding is available for up to 50% of the total cost of the project and distributed on a competitive basis; and, WHEREAS, Staff applied for an ultimately received a grant for a stormwater project at 2255 Lambert Avenue, owned by Tom Fields, which would replace an open and poorly vegetated ditch with reinforced concrete pipe; and, WHEREAS, this ditch is poorly vegetated as a result each rain event is causing erosion and depositing sediment in the city's stormwater system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: 1. The City Council accept this grant to ensure that funds are available to assist with this project. 2. Prior to any construction beginning, staff will request approval from Council to approve the design and seek quotes to perform the work. 3. The costs for this storm sewer work shall be paid from the Storm Water Fund (475- 4415-5150). 4. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by this Resolution. 5. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution. Ad ted this 27th day of Jun- 41-6. i �, -- -"1 //\,‘_____________ JO/e Flaherty, Mayor ATTEST: rA es Ericson, City Administra or (SEAL)