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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #20-196 RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S FISCAL YEAR 2022 — 2023 CLEAN WATER FUND REQUEST WHEREAS, a sustainable supply of clean water is fundamental to the prosperity and quality of life throughout the Twin Cities region, including the City of Ramsey; and, WHEREAS, every sector of the Twin Cities region relies on water including commerce, manufacturing, construction, health care, recreation, and agriculture; and, WHEREAS, over the past ten (10) years, the Metropolitan Council has received funding from the Clean Water Fund to support two programs that assist communities in the Twin Cities region to achieve sustainable water supplies including the Metropolitan Area water supply sustainability support program, and the water demand reduction grant program; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #18-217, adopted by the Ramsey City Council on October 23, 2018, the City of Ramsey partnered with the cities of Corcoran, Dayton and Rogers to prepare a Feasibility Study to explore alternatives and costs for a regional surface water supply system in the northwest metropolitan area, which is being funded by the Metropolitan Council through the Metropolitan Area water supply sustainability support program using Clean Water Funds; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #20-018, adopted by the Ramsey City Council on January 28, 2020, the City of Ramsey entered into a Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council to accept a $28,000 grant to implement a water efficiency rebate program, which is being funded by the Metropolitan Council through the water demand reduction grant program using Clean Water Funds; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey desires to continue benefiting from these programs in the future as the City strives to use water more efficiently. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) The City of Ramsey respectfully requests that the Clean Water Council fully support the Metropolitan Council Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Clean Water Fund funding request.