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City of ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI L
NO. 2506
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
A CLEAN WATER PROJECT FOR LONG LAKE
WHEREAS, the City of Orono has long had an interest in
preserving and improving its natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Long Lake has been one of the natural
attributes located within the City of Orono; and
WHEREAS, the vast majority of property owners on Long
Lake are in the City boundaries of Orono; and
WHEREAS, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
(M.C.W.D.) has slated a clean water project to be undertaken
through a grant application to the P.C.A.; and
WHEREAS, successfully completion of the grant monies
could fund the project for up to 50% of the project from this
fund together with an additional 20% from other State and Federal
funds; and
WHEREAS, the balance of the project would be funded by a
tax levy against the balance of the district; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orono makes up approximately 4.1%
of the value in that district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
Orono, Minnesota support the M.C.W.D.'s undertaking for the grant
for a monitoring and diagnostic water quality assessment project
on Long Lake and its watershed, however the City predicates its
support on M.C.W.D. receiving City concurrence prior to
undertaking of the remedial project phase.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City indicates its
willingness to contribute up to $500.00 should the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District desire such financial support for the
grant application.
Adopted by the Orono City Council on the 28th day of
September, 1988:
4JaipW.WGrae , Mayor