Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for the Distribution of Rain Barrels
History
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is a regional governmental agency with responsibility for general supervision of stormwater management in Cook County. MWRD has recently announced a rain barrel program and invited the Village of Orland Park to participate in the program to enable residents to obtain free rain barrels for the benefit of the whole community.
Rain barrels are used to collect and store rainwater from rooftops (via a home's disconnected downspout) and will provide a source of water for residents to water their gardens, shrubs and trees and will assist in the village’s storm water management.
In order to participate in this program the Village is required to sign an intergovernmental agreement (draft agreement attached). Once completed, residents will be allowed to order free rain barrels, delivery included, with a limit of 4 per household. Without village participation, residents residing within Cook County limits will have to pay $58.00 plus tax for each rain barrel purchased.
On December 21, 2015, this item was reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Committee and referred to the Board for consideration.
Financial Impact
None
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Orland Park and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the distribution of rain barrels.