HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 416-06 • RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ROCHESTER TO SUBMIT A TOTAL DAILY
MAXIMUM LOAN (TMDL) GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC FACILITIES
AUTHORITY (PFA) AND TO AUTHORIZE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER FOR THE SILVER LAKE
SHORELINE BUFFER PROJECT.
WHEREAS, under the provisions contained in Minnesota Statutes 446A.073 (2005, and
amended by MN Laws 2006, Chapter 251, Section 21, Subdivision 9) the TMDL grant program
was created and funds appropriated; and 11
WHEREAS, a TMDL study has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has determined that implementation of
best management practices is necessary to address the urban fecal coliform load contributed
by pet and wildlife waste in order to meet the waste load reductions required by the TMDL;
and,
WHEREAS, research has shown that riparian buffers help filter out fecal coliform
bacteria to improve water quality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
• Rochester that the City of Rochester has the legal authority to apply for the grant, and the
financial, technical, and managerial capacity to ensure proper construction, operation and
maintenance of the project for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the PFA, the City
of Rochester may enter into an agreement with the PFA for the above referenced project, and
that the City of Rochester certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in all contract agreements described in the Compliance listing of the grant application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk of Rochester are hereby
authorized to execute such agreements, and amendments thereto, as are necessary to
implement the TMDL project on behalf of the City of Rochester.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS DAY OF A 1. , , 2006.
RE IDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNC L
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`CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS �— DAY OF r , 2006.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
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Rochester, Minnesota)
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