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DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT <br /> Memorandum No. 2011-08 <br /> April 26, 2011 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City Council <br /> FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Director of Water Management kA <br /> SUBJECT: Agricultural Watershed Institute Research and Education Agreement <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing an Agreement with the Agricultural <br /> Watershed Institute (AWI) for Research and Education in the amount of $20,000. This is the <br /> same funding level as last fiscal year. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The AWI is requesting $20,000 in support for FY 2012 to continue work in their current research <br /> focus areas, educational programs, and additional subjects as determined in consultation with the <br /> City. Work in these areas directly support Lake Decatur watershed protection and management. <br /> Major work categories are: <br /> • Nutrient management <br /> • Beneficial use of dredged sediment <br /> • Water resources planning and management <br /> • Biomass energy <br /> • Shared learning program <br /> If approved, this will be the 6th consecutive year of similar agreements with AWI. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: <br /> None foreseen. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> None. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Director of Water Management, 217-424-2863, kalexander@decaturil.gov <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> This expenditure is annually included in the Lake Services operating budget. Since these <br /> services do not directly enhance the capacity of water in Lake Decatur, the Archer Daniels <br /> Midland Company does not participate in cost sharing these services with the City. <br /> cc: Stephen John, AWI <br /> Randy Miller, Water Services Manager <br />