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Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation to implement Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) by the Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) in the amount of $323,797 and funded through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Grant 3191715.
Staff Summary
* SMC has entered into an agreement with (IEPA) for a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction Program for stormwater BMP project implementation in Lake County.
* The total project cost is $691,817, which utilizes both grant and local match funding. Funds for this grant are not included in the current year budget.
* SMC will provide administration and professional services for in-the-ground projects with Libertyville Township, Grayslake Community Park District and the University of Saint Mary's of the Lake with all the local partners providing cost-share match.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) has received a grant for implementation of stormwater best management practices in Lake County to be implemented by Libertyville Township, Grayslake Community Park District and the University of St. Mary's of the Lake; and
WHEREAS, the SMC has entered into Agreement #3191715 with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a total project cost of $691,817, which includes project partner funding match, reimbursement of SMC management expenses, and IEPA project grant funds covered by this emergency appropriation, in the amount of $323,797.
WHEREAS, the local project partners will provide matching funds and in-kind services for the grant; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget did not include the full amount necessary for the services provided in FY 2017; and
WHEREAS, an emergency appropriation in an amount of $323,797 is necessary for FY 2017 to provide for payment of services provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County...
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