HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-22, Approving a Source Water Protection Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of Health for Unused Well Sealing
Resolution No. 2026-22
Approving a Source Water Protection Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of
Health for Unused Well Sealing
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) submitted its Wellhead Protection Plan Part 2 in 2018; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) formally approved said Wellhead
Protection Plan Part 2 on January 28, 2019; and
Whereas, one of the objectives of said Wellhead Protection Plan Part 2 is to cooperate with the
MDH Well Management Program to seal all abandoned wells within the City’s Drinking Water
Supply Management Area (DWSMA); and
Whereas, MDH has developed a Surface Water Protection Competitive Grant Program which may
assist in funding activities including proper sealing of abandoned privately-owned wells; and
Whereas, the City agrees to administer grant activities and funding; and
Whereas, the City was awarded a Source Water Protection Competitive Grant in the amount of
$15,000 on February 11, 2026; and
Whereas, the City will be required to execute the attached Grant Agreement to access funding.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Utility Manager is authorized as the City of Fridley’s agent
to execute Grant Agreement with SWIFT Contract Number 284786 between the City of Fridley and
the Minnesota Department of Health.
Be it further resolved, that upon execution of the Grant Agreement that City of Fridley staff is
authorized to implement this program.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 9th day of March, 2026
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk