Title
Amending the revenue and spending budget for Payne-Maryland Development Stockholm Tree Planting Engineering Design reflecting a $50,000 grant from the Capitol Region Watershed District.
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WHEREAS, the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) has an approved Watershed Management Plan which includes funding for implementing Best Management Practices throughout the Watershed District; and
WHEREAS, the CRWD has adopted and approved the 2011 Budget and Work Plan which includes funding for Special Projects and Grants; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul, Department of Parks and Recreation, applied for and received (Res 11-881) a $50,000 grant from the CRWD to provide engineering design for an innovative method to address tree survival and water quality issues arising from the harsh and unforgiving urban environment of our cities; and
WHEREAS, the CRWD and the City have worked cooperatively to develop a project approach that is acceptable to both parties; and
WHEREAS, the CRWD and the City have a desire to provide a demonstration of the Stockholm Tree Planting Method to educate residents of the City/District on the stormwater management benefits of trees; and
WHEREAS, the CRWD Board of Managers has authorized payment of no more than $50,000 for the engineering costs of the Stockholm Tree Planting Method for the Payne-Maryland Development defined in the attached exhibits; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to funding the remainder of the project costs;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saint Paul, upon recommendation of the Mayor and the positive advice of the Long Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee, that $50,000 is available for appropriation in the 2010 Capital Improvement Budget, and said 2010 budget, as heretofore adopted by the Council.
Financial Analysis
See Attachment.
CIB Recommendation
The St. Paul Long-Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee received this request on December 12, 2011 and recommended approval.