Title
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation for Watershed-Based Plan Implementation by the Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) in the amount of $1,189,807.03 and funded by grant 3191915 from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).
Staff Summary
• SMC has entered into an agreement with the IEPA for a grant (Grant 3191915) under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act for implementation of seven projects identified in watershed-based plans.
• Total estimated project costs are $3,700,000, and local project sponsors will provide the required match. An emergency appropriation is needed as funds for this grant ($1,189,807.03) are not included in the current fiscal year budget.
• SMC will administer the grant, provide administrative and technical assistance to the local project sponsors and will be reimbursed for staff time spent on the project.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the SMC has received a grant to implement seven projects identified in watershed plans; and
WHEREAS, the SMC has entered into Agreement 3191915 with the IEPA, which includes reimbursement of SMC management expenses and IEPA project grant funds covered by this Emergency Appropriation in the amount of $1,189,807.03; and
WHEREAS, the local project partners will provide matching funds for the grant; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Budget does not include the full amount necessary for the services provided in FY 2019; and
WHEREAS, an emergency appropriation in an amount of $1,189,807.03 is necessary for FY 2019 to provide for payment of services provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board, that an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,189,807.03 is hereby authorized in the following accounts: Expense budget account 212-4202195-79950 and Revenue budget account 212-4202195-45350; and
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on this 12th day of November, 2019.