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Set 2027 special levies for Shingle Creek Watershed at $159,075; Bassett Creek Watershed at $2,862,900; West Mississippi Watershed at $106,050; and Elm Creek Watershed at $520,150
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2027 special levy for the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission be set at $159,075 to support a maintenance fund and the cost share purchase of a high-efficiency street sweeper in the city of Maple Grove; that the levy be certified to the County Auditor; and that the levy be placed on all taxable property under the jurisdiction of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2027 special levy for the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission be set at $2,862,900 to support the Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration - Regent Avenue to Golden Valley Road Project in the city of Golden Valley, the Flood Control Project Double Box Culvert Repairs in the city of Minneapolis, the Crane Lake Chloride Reduction Demonstration Project in the city of Minnetonka, the Main Stem Lagoon Dredging Project Phase II in the city of Golden Valley, and the cost-share purchase of a high-efficiency street sweeper in the city of Crystal; that the levy be certified to the County Auditor; and that the levy be placed on all taxable property under the jurisdiction of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2027 special levy for the West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission be set at $106,050 to support the cost-share purchase of a high-efficiency street sweeper in the city of Maple Grove; that the levy be certified to the County Auditor; and that the levy be placed on all taxable property under the jurisdiction of the West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2027 special levy for the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission be set at $520,150 to support the Reconstruct Bridge at Cartway Drive in the city of Champlin, the Elm Creek Valley Stream Restoration in the city of Maple Grove, and the cost-share purchase of a high-efficiency street sweeper in the city of Maple Grove; that the levy be certified to the County Auditor; and that the levy be placed on all taxable property under the jurisdiction of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission.
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Background:
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission has requested a special levy of $159,075 to support a maintenance fund and one water quality project. Earlier this year, the county board established the maximum levy of $159,075 to fund these same priorities (Resolution 26-0268).
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission has requested a special levy of $2,862,900 for five water quality and flood control projects. Earlier this year, the county board established the maximum levy for these same projects at $2,862,900 (Resolution 26-0266).
The West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission has requested a special levy of $106,050 to support one water quality project. Earlier this year, the county board established the maximum levy at $106,050 to fund the same program (Resolution 26-0269).
The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission has requested a special levy of $520,150 for three water quality projects. Earlier this year, the county board established the maximum levy at $520,150 for these same priorities (Resolution 26-0267).
The projects proposed by the watersheds will be paid for by a special levy authorized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 103B.251 and such levies are exempt from any statutory limitation on taxes. A county levying a tax under Minnesota Statutes § 103B.251 shall not include that tax in the county’s general levy but shall separately certify that amount to the County Auditor. The County Auditor shall extend that levy as a special taxing district.
Current Request: This request is to set the 2027 special levies for projects that improve water quality at the following amounts:
• Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission at $159,075
• Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission at $2,862,900
• West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission at $106,050
• Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission at $520,150
This request also establishes that levies for each commission be certified by the County Auditor and each levy to be placed on taxable properties under the jurisdiction of each respective commission.
Impact/Outcomes: The special levies fund projects that improve water quality and aquatic habitat of a wide variety of water resources throughout the county. Several of these projects will occur in or benefit water bodies in areas of environmental justice concern, as identified by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
This action supports the county’s disparity elimination efforts by enhancing stormwater management systems and mitigating the flooding risks that climate change poses to county infrastructure and vulnerable residents.
This request funds services that are: N/A - no cost
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval