R2026-134 Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding for Development of a Regional Integrated Plan for Wastewater and Stormwater for Decatur, Illinois

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Council Memo Public Works Department No. 2026-71 DATE: 7/6/2026 TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members FROM: Melissa Hon, City Manager Matt Newell,Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding for Development of a Regional Integrated Plan for Wastewater and Stormwater for Decatur,Illinois SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Sanitary District for the development of a regional integrated plan for water quality. BACKGROUND: As part of its Nutrient Assessment Reduction Plan, the Sanitary District of Decatur(SDD) is proposing a collaborative approach to wastewater, stormwater and drinking water work to improve the water quality of the Sangamon River. Please refer to the attachments provided by the SDD for information on the proposed memorandum of understanding and the SDD's approach to nutrient reduction. City staff agrees that the City's capital improvement efforts, including those in the watershed, ought to be accounted for as part of the Decatur area's efforts to improve the water quality of the Sangamon River. This MOU will facilitate that. LEGAL REVIEW: The MOU was reviewed and approved by the Legal Dept. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: There has been no prior action from the City Council on this item. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There are no known objections. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Sanitary District of Decatur STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell, Public Works Director, Paul Caswell, City Engineer and Robert Weil, Water Production General Manager. Matt and representatives of the SDD will attend the City Council meeting to answer any questions of the Council on this item. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Budget Impact: The City's Capital Improvement Plan will not be affected, and no additional costs are anticipated as part of this MOU. Staffing Impact: Staff time is allocated to participate in this program.