TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 16, 2020
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to negotiate Intergovernmental Agreements to assist various local municipalities and townships with Local Stormwater Partnership Projects
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Dear Sir:
In December 2019, the District invited local Cook County governmental entities to submit an application for potential funding assistance with local flooding issues through the District’s Local Stormwater Partnership Program (formerly known as Phase II). The applications were sent to the chief elected official in each jurisdiction as well as agency and other government organization officials, along with being posted on the District’s website. The Engineering Department received 46 applications between December 2019 and February 2020.
Staff reviewed all the applicant project submittals, for which District funding assistance was requested to construct stormwater improvements. The projects were prioritized based on their intended stormwater benefits, socio-economic information, and the ability of the partner to implement the projects soon, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Based on our initial evaluation seven of the submitted 46 projects where selected and authority was granted by the Board of Commissioners to negotiate intergovernmental agreements on May 21, 2020. After further evaluation, an additional three projects are hereby recommended for District funding assistance towards implementation of the proposed projects listed on the attached table. An exhibit displaying the locations of all 46 applicant projects received is also attached.
For all eligible projects, the applicants who were not selected from this solicitation will be notified that their proposals may be submitted under a future call for green infrastructure and/or local stormwater partnerships as applicable.
It is hereby requested that the Board of Commissioners authorize the District to negotiate Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the entities identified on the attached list to allow for the District to assist in the furtherance of these projects. The terms and conditions of the IGAs, including funding assistance to be provided by the District as well as requirements of the local partner agencies, will be defined through negotiations between the District and the involved entities. Once the parties agree in principle, authority to enter into the individual IGAs will be sought from the District’s Board of Commissioners.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, WSS:JK
Recommended, Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for July 16, 2020
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