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Approval of continued participation with the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD) on seeking Federal funding assistance for essential water resources projects.
Presented by Stuart Moring, Director
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Item Summary:
Previously the City has participated in this MNGWPD program at a level of $10,000 and received approximately $31,000 in grant credits from State and Tribal Assistance Grants. Roswell is a potential beneficiary of the $20 Million authorization for the Metro area under the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). It is in the City's best interest to continue participation with MNGWPD to seek appropriations under the WRDA authorization.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On August 10, 2010 the Public Safety & Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the August 23, 2010 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
$17,750.00 is approved and available for the $10,000 (MNGWPD program) in Cost Center 7120, Account 521400.
Presented by:
Stuart A. Moring, P.E., Director of Public Works/Environmental