Title
Joint committee action item approving the Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) applications to the IDNR - Coastal Management Program (CMP) and IEPA - 319 Water Quality Program grants for Lake Michigan watershed planning.
Staff Summary
• Lake Michigan Watershed Planning Project Grant Applications.
• The fiscal year (FY) 2018 CMP and IEPA 319 grant cycles are upcoming for new planning projects.
• The grant applications will request funding to develop the plan, involve stakeholders and provide prioritized recommendations for stormwater infrastructure and water quality improvement projects throughout the entire watershed.
• SMC proposes to be the grant applicant and contribute $23,990 cash and $22,000 of in-kind services towards the local match required.
• Outreach to local government and stakeholder organizations will be done to develop additional match towards the grant project scope.
• Grant revenues would be used to reimburse SMC staff and consulting services for watershed planning tasks.
• Before the application can be submitted, approval is required from PBZ and F&A for the use of direct cash match.
Body
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission, proposes to be the grant applicant and local match contributor for the IDNR - Coastal Management Program (CMP) and IEPA - 319 Water Quality Program grants for Lake Michigan watershed planning. Before the application can be submitted, approval is required from the standing committees.