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DPW041426OEPASOURCEWATERPROTECTIVE STRATEGIESGRANT
Water Treatment
Andy McClure (x7866)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into necessary agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for a Source Water Protective Strategies grant; authorizing the acceptance, deposit, appropriation and expenditure of grant proceeds in the amount of $15,129 in the Water Replacement Fund for purposes of the Source Water Protective Strategies Grant; authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Ohio State University for outreach and education; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has recently approved a Source Water Protective Strategies grant application submitted by The City of Toledo Division of Water Treatment to complete educational activities within the Maumee Watershed. This grant would utilize The Ohio State University to complete educational outreach and education within the Western Lake Erie Basin on Toledo's behalf. The Ohio State University will utilize their extension agents as well as their School of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Resources to complete educational efforts including a 'train the trainee' program to train agricultural agents, education of students within 4-H programs and outreach to agricultural producers to increase awareness and education about nutrient runoff and the health of Lake Erie.
This grant is offered as a cost reimbursement to public water systems meaning that OEPA will reimburse the City of Toledo after costs have been incurred with the Ohio State University educational programs. This grant effort will improve communication and understanding between the agricultural community and Lake Erie water consumers in the City of Toledo, with the ultimate goal of improving the water quality of Lake Erie.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of To...
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