The City of Monticello, Iowa

RESOLUTION #2024-49

Approving Maquoketa River Watershed Management Authority

 Investment and Agreement for FY ‘25 in the amount of $4,040.00

WHEREAS, The City of Monticello is a member of the Maquoketa River Watershed Management Authority (MR WMA), and

WHEREAS,  The City Council finds that the MR WMA has requested a per capita assessment from all members to support the costs of administering the MR WMA during the creation of the Watershed Management Plan, a process that is underway. MR WMA is working on the stakeholder survey, which is open to all residents of Monticello, and

WHEREAS,  MR WMA has requested $1.50 per capital which is $6,060, plus five (5) water sampling locations for $270.00 each; as the City of Monticello FY ’25 investment, which is the same amount requested in FY ‘24, and

WHEREAS, Monticello City Council reviewed agreement with MR WMA to support the Maquoketa River Watershed Management Plan, implementation of conservation practices, and water monitoring program, and lowered the per capita rate to $1.00 per capita, and

WHEREAS, the Agreement with the above entity is subject to renewal annually, with the agreement for FY ’25 being presented for approval in the amount of $4,040.00, and

WHEREAS, the Monticello City Council has considered the request made by MR WMA, and has determined it appropriate to invest in the MR WMA Program, and.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Monticello, through its’ City Council, in session this 18^th day of March, 2024 that the City of Monticello

does hereby approve the agreement with MR WMA, previously mentioned herein, and does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City Council.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal

of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 18^th day of March, 2024.

Wayne Peach, Mayor

Attest:

Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer