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Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey, Department of Interior, for the Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center Water Resource Investigations.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Department of Interior, for the Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center Water Resource Investigations.
• USGS constructed and installed data gathering stations at various locations throughout the County to collect continuous monitoring data, including flood stages, discharge, and rainfall.
• The obtained data is utilized to meet the County’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System stormwater permit water quality requirements, watershed planning and stormwater modeling, and flood forecasting.
• USGS will continue to manage and perform the data work for a total cost of $300,100.00 for a one-year term.
• County’s contribution is $228,374.00 (76%) and the USGS will contribute $71,726.00 (24%).
• This program has been ongoing since 1999 but requires annual funding approval. The Fiscal Year 2023 Budget includes the County’s contribution.
USGS Agreement No. 23MCJFA0031; total project cost of $300,100.00 with the County providing 76% ($228,374.00) and USGS contributing 24% ($71,726.00); contract period May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
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This Agreement continues funding for the joint effort with the USGS to collect scientific data used to develop watershed management plans, design surface water management projects, and aid in compliance with the County’s NPDES stormwater permit. The USGS will manage and perform the work. Total cost for the project for a one (1) year term is $300,100.00, with County contributing 76% ($228,374.00) and USGS providing 24% ($71,726.00). The Agreement term will begin May 1, 2023 and continue through April 30, 2024.
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Background Information:
The USGS constructed and installed data gathering stations at various locations throughout the County. These stations collect continuous monitoring data including flood stages, discharge, and rainfall. This information, combined with water quality data, allows the County to report pollutant loading information to meet federal and state water quality requirements. The information also supports the planning and design of systems to address flooding. and is used in the development of watershed models which aids in the understanding of our surface waters and the overall function of the stormwater system. The Water Discipline Data Collection Program has been an ongoing program since 1999.
Fiscal Impact:
Total cost of this Countywide effort is $300,100.00 for the one (1) year period. County will contribute $228,374.00, and the USGS will contribute $71,726.00.
The County’s Contribution of funding for $228,374.00 is included and consistent with the FY23 Adopted budget within the Public Works Department operating budgets.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
USGS
Attachments:
Agreement