Explanation
The cooperative program of investigation by the U.S. Geological Survey has been continued for several years. It provides valuable water resource data to the City at much less than the cost of providing such data by other means. The program is sponsored by the Federal Government for forty percent (40%) of the cost for most of these projects. Their federal identification number is 53-0196950.
The agreement will provide stream gauging, reservoir gauging, capture zone analysis, for the Division of Power and Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and Optimum Well Hydrology for Parsons Avenue Water Plant South Wellfield.
The Divisions of Power and Water, and Sewerage and Drainage solicited a quotation from the U.S. Geological Survey in accordance with Section 329.07C.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the 2008 Sewer System Operating Fund, Storm Sewer Operating Fund, and Water System Operating Fund's Budget to fund this purchase which totals $345,051.00. Also, this ordinance authorizes the transfer of funds between Object Levels within Water System Operating Fund, to accommodate the expenditure authorized by this ordinance.
The Divisions of Power and Water, and Sewerage and Drainage have participated in a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey in the amount of $263,150 in 2007-2008, $331,317 in 2006-2007, and $318,785 in 2005-2006.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, for Investigation of Water Resources in Central Ohio, and Ground Water Levels in Franklin County for the Division of Power and Water, and the Scioto River at Columbus for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $253,351.00 between Object Levels within the Water System Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $345,051.00. ($345,051.00).
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WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water has a need to transfer $253,351.00 between Object Levels in the 2008 Water System Operating Fund's Budget. Funds for this transfer have been identified and are available in the Object Level One: 06; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to continue the cooperative agreement with the Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, for the Investigation of Water Resources at the following locations: Scioto River at Dublin, Mill Creek at Bellpoint, Bokes Creek near Warrensburg, Big Walnut Creek at Rees, Central College, Hellbranch and Sunbury, Reservoir Operations at O'Shaughnessy, Griggs, and Hoover Reservoirs, Hydrologic Interaction between the Scioto River and the South Columbus Well Field, and Ground Water Levels for the Division of Power and Water, and the Scioto River at Columbus for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, for the period of October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement between the Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, and the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, in order that the Investigations of Water Resources, Ground Water Levels, Hydrologic Interaction between the Scioto River and the South Columbus Wellfield and the submitting of reports covering the results of said investigations by the Geological Survey may continue uninterrupted for the above mentioned locations for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement between the Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, and the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, for the Investigation of Water Resources at the following locations: Scioto River at Dublin, Mill Creek at Bellpoint, Bokes Creek near Warrensburg, Big Walnut Creek at Rees, Central College, Hellbranch and Sunbury, Reservoir Operations at O'Shaughnessy, Griggs, and Hoover Reservoirs, Hydrologic Interaction between the Scioto River and the South Columbus Wellfield, and Ground Water Levels for the Division of Power and Water, and the Scioto River at Columbus for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, for the period of October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.
Section 2. That the City Auditor be and is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $253,351.00 between object levels within the 2008 Water System Operating Fund's Budget as follows:
From: Div.: 60-09| Fund: 600 | OCA Code: 602730 | Object Level One: 06| Object Level Three: 6000|
Amount: $253,351.00
To: Div.: 60-09| Fund: 600 | OCA Code: 602029| Object Level One: 03| Object Level Three: 3407|
Amount: $253,351.00
Section 3. That the expenditure of $32,700.00 be and the same hereby is authorized from Sewer System Operating Fund 650, Department No. 60-05, OCA Code 605006, Object Level Three 3407; the expenditure of $59,000.00 be and the same hereby is authorized from Storm Sewer Operating Fund 675, Department No. 60-15, OCA Code 675002, Object Level Three 3407; and the expenditure of $253,351.00 or as much as may be needed, and the same is hereby authorized from Water System Operating Fund 600, Department No. 60-09, OCA Code 602029, Object Level Three 3407 to cover the proportionate share of these services.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.