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Approval of a Resolution to submit the necessary documents to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to apply for a Section 319(h) FY2011 Grant: Hog Waller Creek Best Management Practices (BMP) Demonstration Project - Dobbs Drive Parking Lot Watershed Improvement.
Environmental/Public Works
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Item Summary:
This grant project will allow the City of Roswell to redevelop the Dobbs Drive Municipal Complex Parking Lot to include watershed management BMPs and provide a learning area for citizens to understand and participate in improving water quality within the City. The conceptual design for the Dobbs Drive Parking Lot Watershed Improvement Project will include a bioretention demonstration project, rain cistern, grassed channel, curb cuts, and pervious pavement on the Dobbs Drive property.
The City match portion is $185,100 or 40%, and the City would receive the federal portion of 60% or $272,400 for a total proposal estimated at $457,500. EPD will notify successful applicants of Grant approval in May 2011.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On November 9, 2010 the Public Safety & Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the November 22, 2010 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Funds for the match in the amount of $185,100 are approved and available in Project Number 05NON007 (Matching Grant Fund Contingency). After approval of this resolution, the remaining balance in Grant Fund Contingency is $43,150.
Presented by:
Stuart A. Moring, P.E., Director of Public Works/Environmental