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Grant application to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council for the purchase of storm drain marking materials and educational doorhangers.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval by the Department Director of the grant application to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) for the purchase of storm drain marking materials.
• Application requests $6,762.80 for 1,000 storm drain markers, product-specific adhesive, and 1,500 educational doorhangers.
• This educational effort is a continued initiative to inform communities that stormwater infrastructure carries pollutants to local waterways.
• Messaging states “Only Rain Down the Drain.”
• The project will be 100% reimbursed from TBRPC.
• No signature required on application.
• Funding of $5,000 for this amendment is included in the current year budget of Public Works in the Surface Water Utility Fund. Expenditures are expected to be reimbursed by the grant and/or Public Works is able to absorb costs in this fund due to lapse savings.
Grant application in the amount of $6,762.80.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.6 Ensure sustainable water management
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health
2.2 Enhance community safety
Smart Service Delivery
4.2 Achieve and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
Summary:
Grant application with the TBRPC requesting $6,762.80 for 1,000 storm drain markers, product-specific adhesive, and 1,500 educational doorhangers. The purpose of this grant application is to fund storm drain placards, product-specific adhesive, and educational doorhangers for the purpose of marking storm drains throughout the County. The storm drain marker messaging is intended to educate and inform the public and reduce the amount of stormwater pollution (i.e. trash, sediment, pet waste and grass clippings) entering local waters via roadside storm drains, thereby improving water quality.
Background/Explanation:
The County supports citizen volunteer efforts countywide to address water quality issues that have no jurisdictional boundaries. The grant funded products allow for distribution throughout the County. These materials will supplement long-standing volunteer projects and replenish supplies.
The placards, adhesive, and doorhangers are provided in a storm drain marking kit. The placards identify the nearest waterbody which receives stormwater runoff from a particular storm drain (i.e. drains to lake, drains to Tampa Bay, drains to the Gulf). The doorhangers provide tips to property owners on how they can prevent stormwater pollution (i.e. picking up pet waste, blowing grass clippings back on the lawn).
Fiscal Impact:
This Grant Application for $6,762.80 is to purchase materials for storm drain marking throughout the County.
Funding of $5,000 for this amendment is included in the current year budget of Public Works in the Surface Water Utility Fund. Expenditures are expected to be reimbursed by the grant and/or Public Works is able to absorb costs in this fund due to lapse savings.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the Public Works Director to approve and submit this Grant Application is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(4) and the memorandum of delegated authority dated March 28, 2016.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
Attachments:
Grant Application
Public Works Memo
OMB - Intent to Apply
Delegation of Authority - Grant Procedures