R2022-183 Resolution Authorizing Lake Decatur Watershed Protection Program Agreement with Leslie William Good and Bridget Lynne Good

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10/12/22,7:52 AM Item Coversheet in Public Works DATE: 10/10/2022 MEMO: 2022-60 TO: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members FROM: Scot Wrighton,City Manager Matt Newell,P.E.,Public Works Director Keith Alexander,Water Production Manager Jennifer Gunter,Watershed and Lake Manager SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Lake Decatur Watershed Protection Program Agreement with Leslie William Good and Bridget Lynne Good SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize a Lake Decatur Watershed Protection Program Agreement between the City and Leslie William Good and Bridget Lynne Good for the construction of stream channel stabilization and streambank protection to control nutrients,sediment and erosion for a not to exceed cost to the City of$37,012.50. This amount represents 75%of the total project cost of$49,350.00. The remainder will be paid by the property owners. The City will be reimbursed$18,000 from an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency(IEPA)Section 319 grant. COUNCIL PRIORITY GOALS: This project addresses City Council's Priority Goal#6,Key Implementation Strategy#3: Implement recommendations of a Lake Management Plan so that the quantity of sediment,silt and nitrates entering Lake Decatur is significantly reduced,and adopt other strategies designed to assure good water quality and proper watershed stewardship for the future. BACKGROUND: The City was awarded a Lake Decatur Water Quality Initiative Section 319 Grant from the IEPA in April of 2022 to complete $150,000 in best management practices(BMPs)in the Upper Sangamon River(Lake Decatur)watershed to reduce nonpoint source pollution to protect water quality. The grant includes this erosion control project,which was designed by Northwater Consulting,the City's Watershed Management Plan consultant. The stream channel stabilization(584 feet)and streambank protection(580 feet)to be constructed on private suburban land is expected to result in these annual nutrient and sediment reductions: Nitrogen 239 pounds Phosphorus 106 pounds Sediment 172 tons The agreement financials are: Owner Cost $12,337.50 Maximum City Cost(reimbursed to owner after construction) I $37,012.50 Total Not to Exceed Project Cost $49,350.00 IEPA Section 319 Grant(reimbursed to City after construction) -$18,000.00 Net Maximum City Cost 2 $19,012.50 1 In order to successfully entice landowners to construct these watershed conservation projects,landowners are reimbursed by the City for 75%of the total project cost. Landowners pay for 25%of the total. 2 The IEPA Section 319 grant will reimburse the City for$18,000 of the project cost after construction,resulting in a net maximum city cost of$19,012.50. A project summary with location map is attached. https://decatur.novusagenda.com/agendaweb/CoverSheet.aspx?ltemlD=4079 1/2