Title
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $7,000 in the Stormwater Management Commission budget (Fund 212) with offsetting increase in the revenue budget of $7,000 to be reimbursed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for conducting two winter maintenance workshops.
Staff Summary
· Sodium chloride and other de-icing materials used for winter maintenance of streets, parking lots, and sidewalks contribute to water quality impairment of our lakes, streams, and rivers in Lake County.
· SMC along with the American Public Works Association, Lake County Division of Transportation, and the Lake County Health Department is sponsoring two (2) training workshops for applicators on better practices for snow and ice removal.
· These practices can significantly reduce the amount of de-icing material used during the winter season which will result in improved water quality.
· Illinois EPA will provide up to $7,000 for the training consultant and material expenses incurred for the workshops.
Body
WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management Commission has entered into an agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to conduct two winter maintenance training workshops that address surface water quality impairment caused by de-icing materials transported in stormwater run-off; and
WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management Commission will receive $7,000 from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency through Section 319 of the Clean Water Act toward the cost of the workshops, and this amount is not included in the current year budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that an emergency appropriation in the amount of $7,000 in the Stormwater Management Commission budget is hereby authorized (expense budget account 212-4202120-72980) for implementation of the winter maintenance workshops; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the revenue budget in 212-4202120-45350 shall also be increased by ...
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