ORDINANCE NO. 176705

* Authorize application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a grant in the amount of $1.25 million for innovative wet weather projects (Ordinance)

The City of Portland ordains:

Section 1 the Council finds that:

1.  The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) has the responsibility for improving and protecting water quality in Portland’s streams. Currently, combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and direct stormwater discharges impair water quality in the Willamette River and other Portland streams.

2.  To protect water quality, BES is controlling CSOs and managing stormwater in innovative ways, including using such approaches as downspout disconnections, eco-roofs, and green streets. These approaches filter stormwater before it reaches Portland’s streams which reduces pollution in stormwater, and retain stormwater on site which helps to reduce CSOs.

3.  BES has obtained an appropriation from Congress for innovative stormwater projects. Local match in the amount of $992,045 will be provided in the form of salary, benefits, and materials and services in the budget of the Bureau of Environmental Services. To access these funds, BES is required to submit an application to the Environmental Protection Agency.

NOW THEREFORE, The Council directs:

a.  The Mayor is hereby authorized to make application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a grant in the amount of $1,250,000.

b.  The Mayor is authorized to provide such information and assurances as are required for the grant period.

Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because delay in submitting the application will delay implementing projects critical to improving water quality in the Willamette River. Therefore this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.

Passed by the Council, JUL 10 2002      Gary Blackmer

Commissioner Dan Saltzman        Auditor of the City of Portland

           By /S/ Susan Parsons

[Amy Chomowicz]

[6/25/02]              Deputy

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BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 844-2002

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 176705