HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.10.04 RESO 2010-0047RESOLUTION 201047
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, WASHINGTON
COUNTY, MINNESOTA, APPROVING A GRANT TO RESIDENTS IN THE VICTOR
GARDENS NEIGHBORHOOD FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, Residents of Victor Gardens living along Garden Way, Arbre Lane, and
Jardin Lane have experienced problems related to groundwater intrusion into their homes
following the completion of the development;
WHEREAS, the groundwater is being pumped by sump pumps from the basements of
individual homes and discharged onto the land above ground;
WHEREAS, most of the affected residents live in an area with alleyways in their back
yards, leaving very little yard space for the discharge water;
WHEREAS, most of the residents discharge the sump water onto the alleyway, resulting
in a constantly wet road surface, the build-up of algae and slime, and the constant
presence of mud;
WHEREAS, the presence of algae on the roadway has led to concerns regarding the
public health and the constant slippery conditions on the roadway have resulted in minor
accidents;
WHEREAS, much of the water being pumped is absorbed into the ground and is
circulated back through the sump pumps and discharged above ground in a continuous
loop, resulting in sump pump failures and flooded basements;
WHEREAS, residents have proposed a solution to the problem involving the construction
of an underground drainage system;
WHEREAS, the proposed solution has received a grant from the Rice Creek Watershed
District for a 50% match up to a total of $50,000 for improvements to water quality;
WHEREAS, the project will result in additional water being pumped to a nearby pond,
allowing for the potential re -use of the water by pumping it to the irrigation system
within nearby Arbre Park, resulting in additional water quality benefits, allowing for
infiltration of stormwater, and avoiding the use of municipal water to irrigate the park,
WHEREAS, residents have requested a grant in the amount of $45,875,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve a grant in
the amount of $45,875 to allow for the construction of drainage improvements subject to
the following conditions:
Resolution 201047
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1. Prior to beginning the project, residents shall submit all plans, documents, and
maintenance requirements outlined in the cost share agreement between the City
of Hugo, and the Rice Creek Watershed District and shall fulfill all other
requirements for this project outlined in the agreement.
2. The project shall be complete prior to June 10, 2011, and shall be constructed in
accordance with the plans and specifications as approved by the City
3. Project funds up to the total grant amount will be disbursed by the City directly to
the contractor and engineer upon the receipt of invoices not to exceed $45,875.
Funds made available from the Rice Creek Watershed District for this project will
also be disbursed by the City to the contractor and engineer according to the
schedule provided in the cost share agreement between the City of Hugo and the
Rice Creek Watershed District.
4. Any costs incurred beyond these amounts will be paid by the residents and are not
the responsibility of the City.
5. A cursory review of irrigation practices and water usage will be done to determine
if this is a contributing factor.
Adopted and passed this 4`h day of October 2010.
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
;m4n, Mayor