ALBUQUERQUE BERNALILLO COUNTY
WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY
BILL NO. R-23-16 |
RESOLUTION
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Authorizing the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority to Submit an Application for WaterSMART Grant Financial Assistance for the Southside Wastewater Reclamation Plant Outfall Restoration Project
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WHEREAS, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (Water Authority) is seeking WaterSMART grant funding assistance for the Southside Wastewater Reclamation Plant (SWRP) Outfall Restoration Project; and
WHEREAS, the project will benefit the Water Authority as well as the Albuquerque area by creating new and enhancing existing riparian and aquatic habitats along the Rio Grande, above and below the SWRP Outfall Restoration Project through removal of invasive plant species, floodplain reconnection and the establishment of native riparian species; and
WHEREAS, the project enhances habitat for native species including the endangered Rio Grande Silvery Minnow, New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse and Yellow-Billed Cuckoo; and
WHEREAS, the project provides increased community access to the Bosque in the South Valley through the development of new trails as well as access for maintenance of the Bosque; and
WHEREAS, the project aligns with policies within Water 2120 and the Water Authority’s 100-year water resources management strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Water Authority desires utilizing WaterSMART grant funding to construct the SWRP Outfall Restoration Project.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WATER AUTHORITY:
Section 1. That an application for WaterSMART grant financial assistance for the SWRP Outfall Restoration Project, be submitted to the US Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Section 2. That Water Authority will provide a cost sharing amount of 35% of the total project cost.
Section 3. That the Executive Director shall have the authority to enter into an agreement and meet all established deadlines.