HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-121 CCRMember Graves introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-121
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE WATER EFFICIENCY GRANT
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature approved funding of $375,000 the first year and
$375,000 the second year, for a water demand reduction grant program to encourage
municipalities in the metropolitan area to implement measures to reduce water demand to ensure
the reliability and protection of drinking water supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council will implement a water efficiency grant program effective
September 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022 for municipal programs which offer grants or rebates to
property owners who are customers of the municipal water supply system and who replace
specified water using devices with devices that use substantially less water; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council will provide 75% of the program cost and the City of
Brooklyn Center will provide 25% of the program cost plus in- kind services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, that the Council hereby approves the application to the Metropolitan Council for the
Water Efficiency Grant Program.
September 23, 2019
Date
ATTEST:
Barb Suciu, City Clerk
Mike Elliott, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.