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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MOU for Regional Integrated Plan for Decatur, Illinois April 10,2026 Page 3 of 6 • Integrate the efforts by the Heart of the Sangamon River Environmental Partnership (HOTSREP)to reduce sediment and nitrate loads into the Regional Integrated Plan. • Pursue innovative approaches for phosphorus removal and gain a better understanding of phosphorus dynamics in the river and the watershed. • Realize potential economies of scale from collaborative planning; prioritization of large capital investments; and identification of efficiencies in implementing wastewater, stormwater, and water supply requirements. Through collaborative prioritization,the plan will allow the Parties to work together to keep water, sewer and stormwater rates affordable for Decatur and to realize important social and economic benefits through coordinated planning. • Provide a mechanism for regional stakeholders to participate in the development of the integrated plan. Develop a shared vision and goals and promote discussion of potential synergies towards accomplishing the goals. Foster regional collaboration to identify additional projects that will provide important environmental and public health benefits. Development of Regional Integrated Plan The Regional Integrated Plan will address the six elements required in US EPA's Integrated Planning Framework. A detailed scope of work will be established in a Project Workplan (Task 1). The plan will be developed through execution of the following four tasks: Task 1. Project Workplan (to establish details of scope of work, schedule and estimated cost) Task 2. Project Coordination and Management(establishes when key meetings between the Parties and the stakeholders will occur, mechanisms for routine project management and how/when Illinois EPA will be engaged) Task 3. Integrated Planning (defines the work necessary to develop the Integrated Plan) Task 3.1 Water Quality, Human Health and Regulatory Issues Task 3.2 Existing Wastewater, Stormwater and Water Supply Infrastructure Task 3.3 Stakeholder Engagement Task 3.4 Project Alternatives and Implementation Schedule Task 3.5 Measuring Success Task 3.6 Improvements to the Plan Task 4. Integrated Plan Document(covers how the Integrated Plan will be documented, reviewed and finalized for submittal to Illinois EPA)