Title
Request to Approve the Full Application and Memorialize the Pre-Application for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Alabama Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund 2021 for the Wolf Creek Headwaters Restoration Improvement Project - Phase I
Summary
Memorialize the pre-application that was submitted for the project and approve the full application to NFWF AL Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund pre-proposal for the project development, engineering and design specifications of the Wolf Creek Headwaters Restoration - Phase I project. Phase I of the project would occur during FY21 through FY22. Phase I grant request is for $500,000. The grant proposal is for complete funding of the project. The major goal is to improve water quality in Wolf Bay by intercepting high storm water flows and providing water quality treatment prior to re-entering the system. Volkert, Inc. would be a sub-contractor on the grant for design and permitting assistance.
Budgetary Impact:
Non-Capital Item:
____ Budgeted under account #_______________ (discussion item)
____ Not budgeted, requesting transfer of $__________ from Account #______________ to Account #_____________.
____ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #___________ in the amount of $_______.
Capital - Departmental
____ Budgeted under account #______________ for $___________ and described in budget as __________________________________.
____Additional amount needed, if any: Increase in budget of $_____________ OR, transfer of $___________ from Account #____________ to Account #_______________
___ Not Budgeted - account # __________________________ requires budget increase of ____________.
Capital Project - **THE PRE-PROJECT CHECKLIST AND BUDGET CHECKLIST MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FILE**
In current year Capital Projects Plan:
_____ Yes, planned amount $___________, and requesting an additional $___________, under account #____________________.
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Foley supported the development and will support the adoption of the Wolf Bay Watershed Management Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Wolf Bay Watershed Management Plan identified this area as a priority project for restoration, and
WHEREAS, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Alabama Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund requested a pre-proposal for the Wolf Creek Headwaters Restoration Project - Phase I which is project development, engineering and design specifications and federal and state permitting with a proposed budget of $500,000 with no match required, and
WHEREAS, now the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Alabama Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund has now requested a full project proposal for the Wolf Creek Headwaters Restoration Project no later than June 15.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Memorializes the pre-application that was submitted for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Alabama Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund for the Wolf Creek Headwaters Restoration Project - Phase I in the amount of $500,000.
SECTION 2: Approves the full application for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Alabama Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund for the Wolf Creek Headwaters Restoration Project - Phase I in the amount of $500,000 to be submitted.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.