Lake Ellyn Park 2013 Master Plan

3. the vision
3. Funding options
It is anticipated that funding for realization for the Lake
Ellyn Park vision will come from a variety of sources.
This is a long-term master plan, and as stated above will
be implemented in phases as funding and resources are
identified, sought, and secured. The long-term operations
and maintenance costs will be part of the annual GEPD
budget.
Grant Assistance - Public Agencies
There are a number of local, state, and federal agencies
that promote and support many of the strategies and
tactics outlined in the Lake Ellyn Park master plan. These
agencies offer grants, tax incentives, and other forms of
financial incentives for projects such as this to lead the
way in implementing and applying sustainable practices.
While these programs vary considerably, many of them
have provided significant cost sharing or other financial
benefits to capital projects that:
• Improve water quality, habitat, and air quality;
• Demonstrate leading-edge practices;
• Support jobs, especially in the green manufacturing
area;
• Are shovel-ready (or could be implemented
quickly) at time of grant/funding request.
Following is a partial list of current programs and funding
sources that may be applicable to Lake Ellyn Park:
USEPA Section 319 Program
Traditionally, one of the most effective and innovative grant
programs that support the design and implementation of
water-based green infrastructure is the Section 319 Non-
Point Source Water Pollution Control Program. This is
a USEPA funded program, but it is administered at the
state level, and each state selects the appropriate agency
and gives them great latitude as to how they utilize the
funds. As stated above, in Illinois the 319 program is
administered by the IEPA, and they have been very
supportive of site-specific development projects that
showcase the creative integration of green infrastructure.
It is not unusual to receive funding support in the range
of $500,000 to $1,500,000. In most cases, funding goes to
projects that are part of a watershed that has an approved
“watershed management plan.” One of the advantages
of the 319 program is that funds can support both the
detailed design and engineering aspects of the project, as
well as project implementation.
Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant Program for
Stormwater Management (IGIG)
IGIG grants are available to local units of government and
other organizations to implement green infrastructure
best management practices to control stormwater runoff
for water quality protection in Illinois. Funds are limited to
the implementation of projects to install best management
practices (BMPs). The total amount of funding available
under IGIG is approximately 5 million dollars annually.
This is a reimbursement program. Grant recipients
must perform the work, pay project costs, and submit
invoices periodically throughout the project period
with supporting documentation before Illinois EPA will
reimburse recipients for any approved costs.
Under IGIG, the Illinois EPA will accept proposals for the
following three program categories:
1. Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Rehabilitation
Category
Maximum IGIG amount is $3,000,000 or 85 percent of the
eligible project cost, whichever is lower.
Minimum local match requirement is 15 percent.
Illinois EPA anticipates awarding up to 10 of these grants
per year.
Typical grant range is $300,000 - $3,000,000 of IGIG funds
(total grant funds available $3 million).
Project length ranges from 6-36 months.
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