Description
Title: Resolution to Recommend Approval a Grant Application to the EGLE Nonpoint Source Program Implementation Grant for Huron River Bluebelt Land Protection and Commit $163,715 in Matching Funds.
Summary
The document outlines a resolution for the City of Ann Arbor to apply for a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Nonpoint Source Program. The grant, aimed at protecting land along the Huron River through the purchase of conservation easements, would cover up to 75% of the project's total cost of $515,184, with the city committing $163,715 in matching funds sourced from the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage. This initiative primarily affects local water quality and environmental sustainability efforts, as it seeks to mitigate pollution from nonpoint sources. The proposal aligns with the goals of the city's Greenbelt Advisory Commission and is designed to enhance land protection within the designated Bluebelt area. If approved