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Neg Agmt A2613420 with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for programmatic maintenance responsibilities (no HCRRA cost)
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Director be authorized to negotiate Agreement A2613420 with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) for programmatic maintenance responsibilities of stormwater infrastructure constructed to meet permit requirements of MCWD, at no cost to the Authority; and that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Authority.
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Background:
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has permitting authority over construction activities within its jurisdictional boundaries to protect local water resources. The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) is required to obtain permits for individual projects, and each permit typically requires a maintenance agreement. To streamline this process, a programmatic maintenance agreement will apply to all prior and future projects. This will eliminate the need for individual maintenance agreements and establish consistent requirements for inspection, maintenance, and reporting, thereby strengthening operational practices.
Current Request: This request seeks authorization to negotiate A2613420 with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for programmatic maintenance responsibilities, no HCRRA cost.
Impacts/Outcomes: Approval of this request ensures that projects support the County’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Complete and Green Streets Policy, by continuing to safeguard local water resources within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and aligns best management practices for inspection, maintenance, and reporting requirements.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval