Explanation
The cooperative program of stream investigation and monitoring by the U.S. Geological Survey has been continued for several years. It provides valuable water resource data to the City at a lower cost than 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 groundwater monitoring for the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage solicited a quotation from the U.S. Geological Survey in accordance with Section 329.07C. The period for this agreement is from October 1, 2022 to and including September 30, 2023. In addition, it is necessary to amend the existing contract (22NFJFA00000201) to create a supergauge at a new location along Clover Groff near Galloway, OH.
In addition, it is necessary to amend the existing contract (22NFJFA00000201) to create a supergauge at a new location along Clover Groff near Galloway, OH. This is a no-cost amendment for the DPU.
ORGANIZATION: Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior (53-0196958)
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the 2022 Water Operating Fund (Fund 6000), Sewer System Operating Fund (Fund 6100), and Storm Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 6200) for this purchase which totals $473,044.00. The existing contract amendment will be at no additional expense to the Department of Public Utilities.
The Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage have participated in a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey in the amount of $341,644.00 in 2021-2022 and $341,644.00 in 2020-2021.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to continue the cooperative agreement for 2022-2023 with the Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, for the investigation of water resources in central Ohio, including groun...
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