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 2010 Sewer System Operating Fund, Storm Sewer Operating Fund, and Water System Operating Fund's Budget to fund this purchase which totals $275,830.00.
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 $345,051 in 2009-2010, $345,051 in 2008-2009, in the amount of $263,150 in 2007-2008.
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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; and to authorize the expenditure of $275,830.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, Storm Sewer Operating Fund, and the Water System Operating Fund. ($275,830.00)
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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: Sc...
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