Submitted by: Lesley Riddle
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Memorandum of Understanding - Creative Inspections Bio-Retention Monitoring
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter onto to a MOU with The Neighborhood Design Center to support working with surrounding municipalities on education and training for green infrastructure maintenance.
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Summary Background:
The Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) recently received a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to work with our local municipalities on education and training for green infrastructure maintenance. This program will train students to work with municipalities assisting with the monitoring, identification, and reporting of maintenance issues in City rain gardens and bio-swales.
Next Steps:
With Council approval City staff will work with NDC to support this program.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Approval
Community Engagement:
There will be outreach to local students to participate in this program.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
Pending