HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019 (02) Resolution No. 2 (2019)
ST CRO, % NTY RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LAKE PROTECTION GRANT FOR ST.
CROIX RIVER WATERSHED FOR TMDL IMPLEMENTATION
1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Land& Water Resource Management Plan, adopted
2 by the County Board of Supervisors on October 2"d, 2018, identifies the protection and
3 improvement of surface water resources, and the development of partnerships as high priorities;
4 and
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6 WHEREAS, St. Croix County was a key contributor to the United States Environmental
7 Protection Agency approved Implementation Plan for the Lake St. Croix Nutrient Total
8 Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and has obligations to meet its goals outlined within; and
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10 WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, through the Surface
11 Water Grant Program, provides Lake Protection Grant funds up to $200,000 that can be used for
12 carrying out approved TMDL implementation plans; and
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14 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department seeks authorization to submit an
15 application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a Lake Protection Grant that
16 will support a staff member in order to fulfill the objectives outlined in the St. Croix County
17 Land& Water Resource Management Plan and the Implementation Plan for the Lake St. Croix
18 Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load; and
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20 WHEREAS, the Lake Protection Grant funds can be used to reimburse the County for up
21 to 75% of the cost to carry out grant activities including employee salary, benefits, and training,
22 as well as implementation of conservation practices and education/outreach events; and
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24 WHEREAS, St. Croix County's Community Development Department will provide at
25 least 25% in-kind match as a requirement of the Lake Protection Grant; and
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27 WHEREAS, St. Croix County Community Development Department will serve as the
28 administrator of the grant.
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30 THEREFORE, be it resolved that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors authorizes
31 the Community Development Department to act on behalf of St. Croix County to submit an
32 application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a $200,000 Lake Protection
33 Grant.
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35 FURTHER be it resolved the Community Development Department shall comply with
36 all rules, regulations, and obligations specified in the grant.
Legal—Fiscal—Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: None, county match would be through in-kind costs.
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12/20/18 Approved
12/20/18 Community Development Committee RECOMMENDED
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RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor
SECONDER: Ed Schachtner, Supervisor
AYES: Schachtner, Coulter, Hansen, Achterhof, Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
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St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement— Majority of Supervisors Present
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk