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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2016-106
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING THE C OST S HARE A PPLICATION FOR THE
M INNEHAHA C REEK W ATERSHED D ISTRICT
2016 G REEN I NFRASTRUCTURE
S TORMWATER B EST M ANAGEMENT P RACTICES P ROGRAM
WHEREAS, the approved Plans and Specifications for the Ponderosa Reconstruction (16008),
includes structural best management practices added for the purpose of improving the quality of storm
water entering the downstream water bodies; and
WHEREAS, the water quality improvements included in this project are not required
under Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) rules; and
WHEREAS, the project is scheduled for public bid opening on Thursday April 7, 2016;
and
WHEREAS, a request for Cost Share Grant Program approval has been submitted to the MCWD
Cost Share Grant Administrator prior to the application deadline of March 18, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the maximum MCWD participation level is set at 75 percent cost share which would
be $19,125 of the total estimated project cost of $25,500; and
WHEREAS, the City understands and agrees that long term maintenance of the storm water
quality improvements will be done on at least an annual basis.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that the City hereby requests Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board to approve the
Cost Share Grant (Green Infrastructure Grant).
APPROVED by the City Council on this 12th day of April, 2016.