Title
A Resolution Approving Application for a Natural Resources Conservation Services Emergency Watershed Protection Grant
Summary
City of Foley Environmental Department requests permission to apply for a Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Grant. This grant will help fund the cleanout of waterways that have debris from Hurricane Sally. There is approximately 7,600 feet of waterways that can be cleaned with this grant in the Bon Secour River Area (CR12 near Kendlebrook, CR20 South, and Hickory Street) and the Magnolia River area (CR 24 and CR 65). The grant will cover 75% of the costs with a 25% match.
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 $___________, requesting $_________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #_________________
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________
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WHEREAS, City of Foley Environmental Department requests permission to apply for a Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Grant, and
WHEREAS, this grant will help fund the cleanout of waterways that have debris from Hurricane Sally, and
WHEREAS, approximately 7,600 feet of waterways can be cleaned with this grant in the Bon Secour River Area (CR12 near Kendlebrook, CR20 South, and Hickory Street) and the Magnolia River area (CR 24 and CR 65), and
WHEREAS, the grant will cover 75% of the costs with a 25% match.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the Environmental Departments request to apply for the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Grant.
SECTION 2: Authorizes the Mayor, Clerk, and other City officials to sign the grant application.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.