DU PAGE COUNTY - File #: SM-R-0068-23

• File #: SM-R-0068-23
• Version: 1
• Type: Stormwater Management Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 5/30/2023
• In control: Stormwater Management Committee
• On agenda: 6/6/2023
• Final action: 6/13/2023
• Title: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF DUPAGE, ILLINOIS AND THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK FOR THE LUFKIN PARK POND BASIN PROJECT

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/13/2023	1	DuPage County Board	Approved	Pass
6/6/2023	1	Stormwater Management Committee	Approved at committee	Pass

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF DUPAGE, ILLINOIS AND THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK FOR THE LUFKIN PARK POND BASIN PROJECT
resolution
WHEREAS, the VILLAGE and the COUNTY are public agencies within the meaning of the Illinois "Intergovernmental Cooperation Act" and as authorized by Article 7, Section 10 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, the purposes of the "Intergovernmental Cooperation Act" and Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois include fostering cooperation among government bodies; and

WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly has granted the COUNTY authority to take action to manage stormwater and control flooding and to enter into agreements for the purposes of stormwater management and flood control (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 55 paragraphs 5/5-1062.3 and 5/5-15001 et. seq.); and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted the DuPage County Stormwater Management Plan which recognizes the reduction of stormwater runoff as an integral part of the proper management of storm and flood waters; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY has been awarded $179,266,585 in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); and

WHEREAS, ARPA permits the use of ARPA funds for stormwater infrastructure projects; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY Board has allocated a portion of its ARPA funds be dedicated towards qualifying stormwater infrastructure projects; and

WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management Planning Committee and the DuPage County Board have approved a portion of the funds dedicated to Stormwater Infrastructure are to be used to fund program specific shovel-ready projects that demonstrate flood protection and resilience measures; and

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board adopted the Sugar Creek Watershed Plan on September 11, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the expansion of the Lufkin Pond in Villa Park was a recommended pr...