HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2015-314CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2015-314
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE
APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE
WATER EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature approved funding in the amount of $500,000 in 2016 and 2017
for the water demand reduction grant program to encourage implementation of water demand reduction
measures by municipalities in the metropolitan area to ensure the reliability and protection of drinking water
supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council will implement a water efficiency grant program effective
September 30, 2015 to June 30, 2017 for municipal programs which offer grants or rebates to property
owners who are customers of the municipal water supply system and who replace specified water using
devices with devices that use substantially less water; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council will provide 75% of the program cost and the City of Plymouth
will provide 25% of the program cost plus in-kind services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA:
1. The Council hereby approves the application to the Metropolitan Council for the Water Efficiency
Grant Program.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 10th day of November, 2015.