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. <br /> DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT <br /> Memorandum No. 2010-09 <br /> May 21, 2010 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City Council <br /> FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Director of Water Management � <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. Due to the <br /> City's budget constraints, this funding level is $5,000 (20%) less than last year. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The AWI is requesting $20,000 in support for FY 2011 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 /> of the Lake. Major work categories are: <br /> • Nutrient management <br /> • Beneficial use of dredged sediment <br /> • Biomass energy to generate electricity and heat <br /> • Water resources planning and management <br /> • Shared learning progam <br /> If approved, this will be the fifth 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, 424-2863, kalexander@decaturil.gov <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> This expenditure is included annually in the Lake Services operating budget. <br /> cc: Stephen John, AWI <br /> Randy Kampfe, ADM <br /> Randy Miller, Water Services Manager <br />