09-28-2020 Council Work Session Packet

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The table below provides a breakdown of the state-required load reductions for each city compared to the total estimated load reductions and construction costs for the 37 recommended projects. Location Total Load Reductions Required by TMDL (lbs TP/yr) Total Load Reductions from Recommended Projects (lbs TP/yr) Construction Cost City of Long Lake 172 119 $4,058,000 City of Medina 237 108 $1,587,000 City of Orono 187 145 $1,876,000 Internal Loading 625 702 $2,446,000 Total 1221 1074 $9,967,000 Implementation Planning The cities have requested that the District provide recommendations for project priorities, funding strategy, and implementation timeline. The proposed projects and actions are not a mandate but simply recommendations intended to help the cities make progress toward their water quality goals. The following is a basic framework for implementation based on the discussions of the partnership to date. Additional detail on the implementation approach, actions steps, and funding strategy for the recommended projects will be incorporated into the final roadmap. Roles The following is a general characterization of roles for implementing the roadmap. Specific roles for the design, construction, maintenance, and funding of each project will be determined on a case-by-case basis and memorialized through cooperative agreements. Cities As the regulated parties with assigned load reductions through the state TMDL, the cities are assumed to be the primary implementers for projects on the landscape. As such, the pace and scale of implementation will be largely driven by the cities. It is expected that the cities will continue to actively participate in the partnership to identify and evaluate new project opportunities, coordinate implementation efforts, and provide support for grant applications. District The District proposes to serve the following roles:  Develop and maintain the implementation roadmap and funding strategy  Continue to convene the partnership to coordinate implementation efforts and grant applications, track progress, and identify new project opportunities  Provide technical, planning, and financial support to cities for implementation of projects on the landscape  Lead the development and implementation of internal load management projects LLWA The LLWA’s primary role is to support the implementation efforts of the partnership by continuing to build awareness and support in the community. This may involve relaying information, helping to convene residents, and advising the cities and District on engagement efforts.