Title
Resolution Approving an Agreement with the State of North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund
Body
Department: Water Resources
Council District: 1
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven D. Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: David Phlegar, 373-2707
PURPOSE:
The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department wishes to enter into an agreement with the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) to accept a grant to construct the third phase of the South Buffalo Creek Water Quality and Habitat Enhancement Project. The project, which is proposed to be funded through the grant and matching funds, is estimated at $665,200. Council approval is requested for the agreement, and for a budget amendment to permit the expenditure of funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Water Resources Department previously acquired approximately 53 acres of floodplain property to construct a project to further enhance the water quality and aquatic habitat of South Buffalo Creek. The purchase was used as a match for a grant from the CWMTF to fund the design for the project. Construction of the completed design was broken into three phases. Since 2012, CWMTF has awarded $775,000 in grant funds with $983,127 from local Stormwater funds matched to complete the first two phases of the project. Construction of Phase One was completed in the fall of 2013 and Phase Two is currently in progress with a scheduled completion date of July 12, 2015.
On April 15, 2014 City Council approved resolution 101-14 authorizing the Department to proceed with a grant application for Phase Three of the project. Construction of this phase is estimated at $665,200. The City was awarded a CWMTF grant in the amount of $332,600 on September 16, 2014 with a $332,600 local match from Stormwater, which includes additional restoration of streams and wetlands needed on the south side of the creek. Design services were included in the scope of Phase One. Construction administration services for Phase Three are currently awaiting contract approval and are expected to begin in the summer of 2015.
BUDGET IMPACT:
A cash match in the amount of $332,600 is required. The cash match is budgeted in the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund in account 506-7014-04. A budget adjustment is needed to appropriate funds in the correct line item for transfer. In the absence of additional grant funding Water Resources will be responsible for funding the remaining phases of the project.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Water Resources Department Stormwater Division that City Council approve the grant agreement with CWMTF, and the associated budget adjustment.