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.
Title
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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