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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY PLANNING GRANTS FOR STORMWATER, WASTEWATER, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO DEVELOP A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BREWERY CREEK WATERSHED.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper City Officials are hereby authorized to apply for up to $250,000 from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Duluth has the legal authority to accept the money and financial, technical, and managerial capacity to ensure proper implementation of the project. The City will meet the required 10% match from the storm fund 535-500-1930-2330-5310 and in-kind City staff time.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Duluth City Council names the fiscal agent for this project as Juanita Salinas, City of Duluth Finance Director, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth MN 55802.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This planning grant will provide funding to develop a comprehensive surface water management plan for the Brewery Creek Watershed. The plan will include streams/wetlands, as well as built infrastructure, including the network of stormwater conveyance structures, and stormwater treatment and detention systems. It will also study ways to improve water quality and increase stormwater detention in the watershed. This is especially crucial for neighborhoods near Brewery Creek because of the historic stormwater tunnel system conveying the stream. These neighborhoods have been identified as Environmental Justice areas, highlighting the importance of equitable access to clean water and environmental resources.