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Resolution 18-086 Application for Alaska Clean Water Actions 2019-2020 Grant Phase One of a Storm Water Master Plan
Summary
A Resolution of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Authorizing the City to Apply for an Alaska Clean Water Actions 2019-2020 Grant Phase One of a Storm Water Master Plan in an Amount up to $60,000 and Expressing its Commitment to Provide a Local 40% Match of Grant Funds.
Ordinance/Resolution ID:
18-086
Ordinance/Resolution Status:
Adopted
Introduction Date:
10/22/2018
Effective Date:
10/22/2018
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CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA
City Manager
RESOLUTION 18-086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY FOR AN ALASKA CLEAN WATER ACTIONS 2019-2020 GRANT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $60,000 AND EXPRESSING ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE A LOCAL 40% MATCH OF GRANT FUNDS.
WHEREAS, Developing a Storm Water Master Plan is a Legislative Priority in the 2019-2024 City of Homer Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, a Plan will allow the City to effectively plan for and construct storm water infrastructure that helps maintain water quality and reduces storm water discharges and runoff to the critical wildlife habitat of Kachemak Bay; and
WHEREAS, The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation administers the Alaska Clean Water Actions (ACWA) grant program which supports projects that lead to local stewardship of waters; and
WHEREAS, The 2019-2021 ACWA grant program is soliciting proposals for planning efforts that identify areas within a community that would benefit from low impact development techniques like green infrastructure, particularly areas at high risk from current and past development patterns and areas of high environmental value; and
WHEREAS, The 2019-2021 ACWA grant program further accepts proposals to design and construct green infrastructure projects to demonstrate the value of such projects to effectively manage, treat and reduce the impact of storm water discharges and runoff; and
WHEREAS, The City of Homer is a qualified applicant for ACWA grant assistance; and
WHEREAS, The City proposes to apply for up to $60,000 in ACWA grant funds to assist with developing components of a City of Homer Storm Water Master Plan (mapping storm water drainages, estimating runoff volumes and evaluating/demonstrating potential runoff reductions and cost savings associated with green infrastructure vs. gray infrastructure).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska, supports preparation and submission of an ACWA grant application for up to $60,000 and authorizes the City Manager to submit the appropriate documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council expresses its commitment meet the 40% grant match requirement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 22nd day of October, 2018.
CITY OF HOMER
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KEN CASTNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MELISSA JACOBSEN, MMC, CITY CLERK
Fiscal Note: N/A
