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.
The agreement will provide stream gauging, reservoir gauging, and capture zone analysis for the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and Optimum Well Hydrology for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant South Wellfield. The Divisions of Water and Sewerage and Drainage solicited a quotation from the U.S. Geological Survey in accordance with City Code Section 329. The period for this agreement is from October 1, 2015 to and including September 30, 2016.
ORGANIZATION: Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior (53-0196958)
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the 2015 Sewer System Operating Fund, Storm Sewer Operating Fund, and Water Operating Fund's budgets to fund this purchase which totals $335,594.00.
The Divisions of Water and Sewerage and Drainage have participated in a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey in prior years in the amount of $335,594 in 2014-2015 and $295,594 in 2013-2014.
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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, Ground Water Levels in Franklin County and the Scioto River for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $62,175.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, $61,400.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, and $212,019.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($335,594.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to continue the cooperative agreement with the Geological Survey, United States Department o...
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