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PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: <br /> • September 25, 2023—Study session in which the Mayor and City Council received a briefing on the <br /> watershed protection program. <br /> • January 11, 2024—Council reaffirmed Priority Goal #6, Collaborate with others in ensuring integrated <br /> and holistic management of city-owned open spaces, transportation corridors, and especially Lake <br /> Decatur. Key Implementation Strategy#2 for this goal was also reaffirmed: Implement <br /> recommendations of a Lake Management Plan so that the quantity of sediment, silt and nitrates entering <br /> Lake Decatur is significantly reduced, and adopt other strategies designed to assure good water quality <br /> and watershed protection. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There are no known objections to this resolution. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> The project was designed by City staff. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell, Public Works Director, Robert Weil,Water Production Manager, <br /> Jennifer Gunter, Watershed and Lake Manager. Matt Newell will attend the City Council meeting to answer any <br /> questions of the Council on this item. <br /> This memorandum was written by Jennifer Gunter, Water Resource and Lake Manager. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Budget Impact: These projects are funded by the Water Lake Capital <br /> Budget- Watershed Management. In order to successfully incentivize landowners to construct these watershed <br /> conservation projects, landowners are reimbursed by the City for 90%of the total project cost. Landowners pay <br /> for the remaining 10% of the cost. <br /> The agreement financials are: <br /> • Owner Cost$4,454.28 <br /> • Maximum City Cost(reimbursed to owner after construction) $40,088.52 <br /> • Total Not to Exceed Project Cost$44,542.80 <br /> These water utility expenditures have significant return on investment. Each project contributes to the larger <br /> goal of protecting Lake Decatur from siltation and deferring future dredging expenses and impacts. Also, these <br /> city-funded projects serve to attract significant grant funding from the state and federal governments. <br /> Furthermore, the program continues to build credibility and momentum within the local agricultural community <br /> for adoption of conservation efforts. <br /> Staff Impact: Staff has allocated time to manage this project. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> 1. 2026-48 Resolution Flatland Farms Craycroft LLC Watershed Protection Agreement <br /> 2. 2026-48 Location Map of Flatland Farms <br />