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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Des Plaines River Watershed Workgroup (DRWW).
Staff Summary
* The County is participating in the formation of a new workgroup called the DRWW.
* The DRWW is a voluntary, dues paying organization with a mission to bring together a diverse coalition of stakeholders to work together to improve water quality in the Des Plaines River and its tributaries in a cost effective manner to meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requirements.
* Membership of the DRWW consists of communities, publically owned treatment works (POTWs), and other interested parties (Parties) including agency members represented by National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit holders, associate members which are non permit holding organizations, and individual members.
* The DRWW will monitor water quality in the river and tributaries, prioritize and recommend water quality improvement projects, and secure grant funding to offset costs.
* Monitoring data will allow for a greater understanding of the water quality impairments and assist in formulating strategies for making improvements to water quality in the Des Plaines River.
* The DRWW will be governed by bylaws, an elected executive board, and a voting, dues paying membership.
* The parties have determined, pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, it would be beneficial to enter into a cooperative agreement (Agreement) that forms and governs the structure of the DRWW.
* The DRWW will utilize the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission as its administrative agent for entering into contracts, making payments, as directed by the Executive Board, receiving dues or grants or other revenue, and for providing the financial accounting and reports required by the Agreement.
* This resolution authorizes and directs the Chair of the County Board and the Clerk of the County to execute the DRWW Agreement.
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WHEREAS, the County of La...
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