Title
Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Urban Cost Share Program
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution ratifying an Urban Cost Share Program agreement with the Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Robert Zink, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ This agreement will allow Storm Water Services to provide funds to the Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District to support the Urban Cost Share Program.
§ The Urban Cost Share Program provides up to 75 percent of project costs (up to $7,500) per project to residents in Mecklenburg County to reduce runoff, reduce erosion, and address other non-point source pollution issues.
§ The Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District and the city share the goal of educating residents about the storm drainage system, source pollution, and the effects of stream bank erosion to encourage residents to positively impact surface water quality in Mecklenburg County.
§ Urban Cost Share Program agreements are ratified on an annual basis. The city has contributed funding to the Program since 2006.
§ The agreement provides up to $92,000 in funding for fiscal year 2027.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Operating Fund
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Proposed Agreement