Title
Authorizing the Sewer Utility to enter into a Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) for the maintenance of various City-owned rain gardens.
Body
WHEREAS, the Sewer Utility has provided input to CRWD on impediments to conducting maintenance for stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) during the creation of CRWD’s Comprehensive Stormwater Facility Management Program; and
WHEREAS, CRWD and Sewer Utility have jointly identified City-owned rain gardens to be included within a cooperative maintenance program; and
WHEREAS, the Project details are defined in Exhibit A - Request for Quotes (RFQ), and generally includes BMP inspection, procurement and contracting with a maintenance contractor, regular maintenance activities, including but not limited to: trash, debris, sediment and weed removal, selective herbicide application, re-vegetation, mulch placement, inspection, reporting, and general site cleanup; and
WHEREAS, CRWD will manage RFQ distribution, contractor selection, contractor oversight, and general Project administration on behalf of the City; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that upon approval of this resolution by the City Council, the Sewer Utility may enter into the Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with CRWD for the above referenced project, and that the City of Saint Paul certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the Cooperative Maintenance Agreement; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Sewer Utility Manager, or their successors in office, are hereby authorized to execute such agreements, and amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the above project on behalf of the City of Saint Paul.