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METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO
2009 BUDGET
55000 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FUND OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAM SUMMARY
OBJECTIVES BY PRIORITY: Cost Percent
1. Development of a Watershed Management Ordinance. Initiation of the program to improve flood
control, manage runoff and improve water quality throughout Cook County, and clearly define
uniform rules and regulations. $3,109,874 9.2%
2. Develop detailed watershed plans which include evaluation of existing conditions, identification of
areas of concern, and recommendation of corrective actions. These recommended corrective actions
will drive the capital projects program. $5,387,083 15.9%
3. Planning, design, and construction of stormwater management projects by the District or outside
agencies under agreement. $19,611,959 58.0%
4. Development of Geographic Information System (GIS) for stormwater management. $26,129 0.1%
5. Promote awareness and understanding of stormwater management issues through ongoing public
information efforts. $394,016 1.2%
6. Operation and maintenance of facilities for the purpose of stormwater management of
natural and manmade drainageways. $5,277,939 15.6%
Total $33,807,000 100.0%
MEASURABLE GOALS: 2007 2008 2009
Unit of Measure Actual Estimated Proposed
1. Development of Cook County Stormwater Management Plan Percent Complete 100% N/A N/A
2. Development of detailed watershed plans (DWP, 6 total planned) Percent Complete
a) Little Calumet River DWP 5% 90% 100%
b) Cal-Sag Channel DWP 5% 100% 100%
c) Upper Salt Creek DWP 5% 100% 100%
d) Lower Des Plaines Tributaries DWP N/A 50% 90%
e) North Branch Chicago River DWP N/A 65% 80%
f) Poplar Creek DWP N/A 100% 100%
3. Development of Watershed Management Ordinance Percent Complete N/A 80% 100%
4. Commitment of funds for eligible stormwater management projects Dollars Committed $0 $9,000,000 $6,350,200
5. Remove 35,000 cubic yards of debris from 1,000 miles of small Miles Cleaned N/A 1,000 1,000
streams and rivers. Debris Cubic Yards Removed N/A 35,000 35,000
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