HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-063 AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:DOE Aquatics Weeds Management FOR AGENDA OF: March 14, 2001
Grant Agreement ORIGINATING DEPT: Parks & Recreation
ORIGINATOR: Becky Lorber, Rec. Prog. II
DATE SUBMITTED: March 7, 2001
2. CLEARANCES: 3. EXI-IIRITS:
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4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
The City of Bremerton has received a DOE Aquatic Weed Management Gram. This gram
funds the implementation of the three primary recommendations of the Kitsap Lake
Integrated Aquatic Plant Management Plan completed in June 1999. These three
recommendations include:
1. Control "weed creep" in the southern portion of Kitsap Lake through application of Rodeo
(or equivalent product) to fragrant water lilies;
2. Install bottom barrier fabric in the swimming area in from of the City of Bremerton Park
property; and
3. Implement an aggressive educational program to users and residents of Kitsap Lake aimed
at preventative measures that focus on ways to ensure the on-going health of Kitsap Lake.
This gram provides 75% of the cost ($31,500) with the other 25% ($10,500) to be provided
by the City of Bremerton, either as cash and/or in-kind services including equipment, labor,
and volunteers.
8. RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Aquatic Weed Management Fund grant agreement.
9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Parks Director
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Parks Director
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
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10. NOTIC~OF ACTION
PULLED TABLED APPROVED ~/DISAPPROVED AMENDED
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: DATE:
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2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS:
IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE:
Thc City will not be able to accept the DOE grant dollars and will be unable to implement the
recommendations of the Aquatic Weed Management Plan, allowing the water lilies to continue to
creep into the recreational water use areas, and limit and/or prevent the use of the swim area at
Kitsap Lake Park.
6. IMPACT ON STAFFING~ BUDGETS~ FACILITIES~ EQUIPMENT OR OTHER
RESOURCES:
This grant project will not significantly impact staffing, maintenance and operations activities.
The Department can absorb related costs within its current budget.
7. RESEARCH SOURCES: