FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO 2002-O-181

Accepting and appropriating a grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the amount of $138,767.00 with City designating $46,192.00 as local match and amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2001-2002 Annual Budget for the NPDES Fund by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts. The grant monies will be used for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project from HWY 359 south to the Rio Grande River.

Initiated By:

Larry Dovalina

City Manager

Staff Source:

Riazul Mia, P.E.

Director, Environmental Services Department

Previous Council Action:

On August 5, 2002 the ordinance was introduced by the City Council.

Background:

The Chacon Creek restoration plan is intended to enhance and restore the riparian functions and values with techniques to minimize costs. Restoration activities include removal of exotic vegetation and man-made debris, native trees and shrub plantings, as well as native grasses and forbs restoration, construction of natural pools and riffle, and a wetlands interpretive program. In addition, City will investigate other measures, such as bioengineering and fluvial geomorphology-based improvements that may be appropriate. The goals of the riparian restoration include enhancement of terrestrial and aquatic habitat, improved recreational and educational opportunities and aesthetic improvements.

Financial Impact:

Amended Revenues: Account No. Budget Incr. /Decrease Budget

EPA 249-0000-322-6015 0 $138,767 $138,767

Total $138,767

Amended Expenditures: Account No. Budget Incr. /Decrease Budget

Purchased Prof. Service 249-3854-543-5500 0 $184,959 $184,959

Garbage Collection Fees 249-3840-543-5537 $187,000 $(46,192) $140,808

Total $138,767

Committee Recommendation:

N/A

Staff Recommendation:

That the ordinance be adopted.

AN ORDINANCE NO 2002-O-181

Accepting a grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the amount of $138,767.00 with City designating $46,192.00 as local match and amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2001-2002 Annual Budget for the NPDES Fund by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts. The grant monies will be used for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project from HWY 359 south to the Rio Grande River.

Whereas, Whereas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State/Tribal/Local Government Wetland Grant program has issued a request for proposes for funding of local wetland restoration programs; and

Whereas, the City of Laredo’s Environmental Services Department applied the grant for the Chacon Creek restoration Project from HWY 359 to the Rio Grande; and

Whereas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves the grant, with requiring a $46,192.00 local match; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1 Accepting a grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the amount of $138,767.00 with City designating $46,192.00 as local match and amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2001-2002, Annual Budget for the NPDES Fund by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts.

Section 2. The City of Laredo will comply with the provisions of the financial assistance program and the fiscal reimbursement and reporting requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Section 3. The City of Laredo hereby agrees that the funds received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will only be used for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS _______ DAY OF ______________________, 2002.

Honorable Elizabeth G. Flores

Mayor

ATTEST:

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Gustavo Guevara, Jr.

City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Jaime L. Flores

City Attorney

By:_____________________

Valeria M. Acevedo

Assistant City Attorney