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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 watershed <br /> protection program. <br /> January 11, 2024—Council reaffirmed Priority Goal #6, Collaborate with others in ensuring integrated and <br /> wholistic management of city-owned open spaces,transportation corridors, and especially Lake Decatur. Key <br /> Implementation Strategy#2 for this goal was also reaffirmed: Implement recommendations of a Lake <br /> Management Plan so that the quantity of sediment, silt and nitrates entering Lake Decatur is significantly <br /> reduced, and adopt other strategies designed to assure good water quality 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: <br /> The agreement financials are: <br /> Owner Cost$2,332.80 <br /> Maximum City Cost(reimbursed to owner after construction) $20,995.20 <br /> Total Not to Exceed Project Cost$23,328.00 <br /> Each Lake Decatur Watershed Protection project yields significant return on investment. Each project <br /> contributes to the larger goal of protecting Lake Decatur from siltation and deferring future dredging expenses <br /> and impacts. Also, these city-funded projects serve to attract significant grant funding from the state and federal <br /> governments. Furthermore,the program continues to build credibility and momentum within the local <br /> agricultural community for adoption of conservation efforts. <br /> Staff Impact: Staff has allocated time to manage this project. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> 1. 2026-79 Resolution Randol Streambank Watershed Protection Agreement <br /> 2. 2026-79 Randol. Map <br />