THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #2021-8
Approving Investment in Maquoketa River Watershed Management Authority in the amount of $3,796 for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022.
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello is a member of the Maquoketa River Watershed Management Authority (WMA), and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that the WMA has requested a per capita assessment from all members to support the costs of administering the WMA during the creation of the Watershed Management Plan, a process that is underway. WMA is working on the stakeholder survey, which is open to all residents of Monticello, and
WHEREAS, The Council further finds that the requested investment of $1.00 per capita for FY‘21 and FY‘22 in the total amount of $3,796 is appropriate and in the best interests of the City, finding further that the creation and existence of a watershed management plan for the Maquoketa River would be of value to the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Monticello does hereby approve the proposed investment of $3,796 in the Maquoketa River Management Authority to cover costs of administration and operation during the creation of the Watershed Plan, said investment being intended to cover FY’21 commencing on July 1, 2020 and FY ‘22 commencing on July 1, 2021.
IN THE TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name hereto on this 4th day of January, 2021.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk