Resolution No. 40-13 - 2013 (Word Version)

CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

RESOLUTION NO. 40-13

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A NUTRIENTS PROGRAM PLANNING GRANT REQUEST TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND

RECITALS.

The Persigo Wastewater Treatment Facility will be required to meet future nutrient discharge limits due to regulations passed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in 2012. Staff seeks Council approval to submit a Nutrients Grant Program Planning Grant request to the CDPHE Water Quality Improvement Fund in the amount of $80,000. The required 20% local match of $16,000 for consultant services will be provided from the 2013 sewer fund budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Grand Junction does hereby authorize the City Manager to submit a Nutrients Program Planning Grant request to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Water Quality Improvement Fund.

Dated this 19^th day of June 2013.

/s/ Sam Susuras

President of the Council

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Tuin
City Clerk