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Commissioner Hovis - Natural Resources - To (1) Approve a Resolution Authorizing Gaston County Natural Resources to Submit an ARPA Stormwater Grant Application for the NC Division of Water Infrastructure, Stormwater Infrastructure Investments Grant Program to Construct Stormwater Wetlands at North Belmont Park and Bessemer City Park; (2) Approve the Acceptance of the Grant Funds (Subject to Grant Award) and Authorize the Necessary FY23 Budget Ordinance Amendments (Approx. $335,567 - 100% ARPA Stormwater Grant Funds)
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STAFF CONTACT
William Wier - Natural Resources - 704-922-4181
BUDGET IMPACT
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If awarded the grant, an increase in federal grant revenues and expenditures $335,567.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
If awarded amend the 2022-2023 annual budget ordinance to recognize, receive, and appropriate and increase to Natural Resources in the amount of $335,567.
BACKGROUND
The NC Division of Water Infrastructure will award approximately $82 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for stormwater projects through its competitive funding process from the newly created Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments (LASII) program. Funds are available for cities, counties, regional councils of government and nonprofit partners for construction and planning projects that will improve or create infrastructure for controlling stormwater quantity and quality.
The Gaston County Park Wetlands Project includes the design and construction of one (1) 0.75 acres Stormwater Wetland at North Belmont Park and converting 2000' of existing drainage ditches to a nature based solution of runoff conveyance; and one (1) 0.50 acres Stormwater Wetland at Bessemer City Park converting 500' of existing drainage ditches to a nature based solution of runoff conveyance. Both Stormwater Wetlands will store, infiltrate, and treat storm water runoff by creating natural features and processes in efforts to promote resilience, reduce flood risks and improve wate...
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