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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.I.
For Meeting of: AugustĀ 16, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing the City to accept a Municipal Stormwater Capacity grant from the Department of Ecology
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

David Brown, Assistant Director of Public Works

Mike Price, Wastewater/Stormwater Division Manager 509-249-6815

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The City of Yakima (City) was awarded Stormwater Capacity Grant Agreement No. WQSWCAP-2123-YakiWa-00163 from the Department of Ecology (Ecology) in the amount of $70,000.  The grant funds are provided by Ecology to assist communities in complying with provisions of the Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit.  The Permit regulates surface water runoff to improve and protect water quality.

 

Total Award:  $70,000

Ecology Share: $70,000

City Share: $0

 

The effective date of this Agreement is 7/01/2021 and the expiration date is no later than 3/31/2023.  The grant is to offset expenses associated with the City conducting its Stormwater Program.

 

The 2021-2023 Stormwater Capacity Grant Agreement is attached for City Council review.

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
resolution8/9/2022Cover Memo
Grant Agreement7/26/2022Contract