DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Submit Minnesota GreenCorps Host Site Application To Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), in partnership with the AmeriCorps Program, developed the Minnesota GreenCorps Program (Program) as a statewide initiative to preserve and protect Minnesota's environment while training a new generation of environmental professionals; and
WHEREAS, the Program anticipates placing 58 AmeriCorps members with host sites to assist local governments in addressing environmental priorities for 11 months from September 2024 to August 2025; and
WHEREAS, staff proposes to submit a Host Site Application to apply for a GreenCorps member to support implementation of the 2020-2030 Dakota County Groundwater Plan, strategy 1B4 to "prevent groundwater contamination from chloride;" and
WHEREAS, proposed activities include helping to develop a Dakota County chloride reduction initiative in collaboration with local government units and water stakeholders; developing and implementing a Low Salt, No Salt program tailored for Dakota County; and conducting education and outreach to large de-icing salt users to encourage commitments to reduce salt use; and
WHEREAS, the application deadline is March 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, if selected, Dakota County is expected to provide in-kind contributions in the form of supervision and operating and equipment cost association with hosting a Minnesota GreenCorps member.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes staff to submit a Host Site Application for a Minnesota GreenCorps member for September 2024 to August 2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, if the application is awarded, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Environmental Resources Director to execute a Host Site Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution C...
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