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to reduce sediment and nutrient loading using our own funds,we have attracted $9.88 million in RCPP grants <br /> and$650,000 in Section 319 grants, a total of$10,530,000. <br /> These projects also bring ecosystem benefits beyond sediment and nutrient reduction. For example, "Wetlands <br /> are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, comparable to rain forests and coral reefs. An immense <br /> variety of species of microbes,plants, insects, amphibians,reptiles,birds, fish and mammals can be part of a <br /> wetland ecosystem," according to the USEPA. <br /> LEGAL REVIEW: The agreement documents were submitted to the Legal Department for review on <br /> December 11, 2024. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: <br /> 1. On July 17, 2023, City Council approved a previous Section 319 Grant funding between the State of <br /> Illinois, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and City of Decatur. <br /> 2. On September 25, 2023,the City Council received an update on watershed management and water- <br /> related capital projects at a study session at the South Water Treatment Plant. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None foreseen. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> Jeff Boeckler,Northwater Consulting <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell,Public Works Director; Robert Weil, Water Production Manager; and <br /> Jennifer Gunter,Watershed and Lake Manager. Matt Newell will be in attendance at the City Council meeting <br /> to answer any questions of the Council on this item. This memorandum was written by Jennifer Gunter, <br /> Watershed and Lake Manager. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: This grant is a cost share grant in which the State of Illinois will provide <br /> up to 60%of the cost of the grant's projects. The remaining 40%of the cost must be provided by other <br /> parties. This grant is being funded by: <br /> Amount Percentage <br /> State of Illinois$349,665.01 58% <br /> City of Decatur$253,110.00 42% <br /> TOTAL $602,775.01100% <br /> BMP construction costs were based on 2021 estimates. Due to significant cost increases since then, it is <br /> conservatively estimated that the City may have to expend additional cost share funds from the Water Lake <br /> Capital budget for Watershed Protection Program funds to fully fund this grant's BMP construction <br /> projects. However,the adopted budget is expected to be sufficient to cover this difference. <br /> Work on the grant is expected to start January 2025, and be completed by December 31, 2026. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> 1. Resolution IEPA Section 319 Grant <br /> 2. Section 319 2025 Projects Location Map <br />