Sponsor: Public Works
Title
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Memorandum of Agreement with Capitol Region Watershed District for the Operations and Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Capitol Region Watershed District for Operations and Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities with Capitol Region Watershed District for operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities within their jurisdiction.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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Capitol Region Watershed District is a local, special-purpose unit of government which was formed under Minnesota State Statute 103D. The district’s jurisdiction covers most of Saint Paul, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Roseville, and Maplewood. Ramsey County Public Works and Capitol Region Watershed District collaborate closely together on projects, ensuring water quality needs are met as part of their permitting program.
Currently, Public Works needs to draft a maintenance agreement with Capitol Region Watershed District for every project, as a requirement of this permitting process. Executing this memorandum of agreement will include all county stormwater facilities within the district and fulfill the permitting requirement, eliminating the need for project-specific agreements.
Maintenance of stormwater facilities consists of routine inspection and minor corrective measures to ensure the ongoing function of the facility. This agreement will last in perpetuity or until otherwise amended or terminated in the future.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
Ramsey County Public Works projects cover the entire county and there are numerous existing stormwater facilities that benefit all communities.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement associated with this request for board action.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approved 2024-2025 budget. Costs related to stormwater maintenance are included in the 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). These costs will continue to be included in every subsequent TIP moving forward.
Last Previous Action
None.
Attachments
1. Memorandum of Agreement PW2024-02M