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Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for a Planning Grant for the Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience program from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which has a match requirement, to help local communities assess vulnerabilities and begin planning for the effects of Minnesota's changing climate.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works would like to apply to the Planning Grants for Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience program from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which; funds projects to help local communities assess vulnerabilities and begin planning for the effects of Minnesota's changing climate; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has identified a need for comprehensive analysis of the City's storm sewer system within the Riverview subwatershed to evaluate localized flooding areas for impacts to properties, utility systems, and critical transportation corridors; and
WHEREAS, developing an intersection-scale hydrologic and hydraulic model of the Riverview subwatershed will equip the City with a design tool to aid in prioritizing capacity improvements, siting green infrastructure, and responding to localized flooding concerns impacted by Minnesota's changing climate; and
WHEREAS, if successful, these grant funds will support the cost of engaging a consultant to develop a hydrologic and hydraulic model for the Riverview subwatershed; and
WHEREAS, the grant amount requested is up to $153,000 with a grant term ending by 6/30/2027 and the funding source for this grant is the State; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires a minimum 10% in matching funds, and the source for these funds is the Department of Public Works' budget over the period of grant performance ending 6/30/2027; and
WHEREAS, the Grants Division of the Office of Financial Services has reviewed and approved the Intent to Apply request; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council authorizes the Department of Public Works, to apply for the Planning Grant for Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience program.