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A resolution approving Joint Funding Agreement No.21MLJFATNDA083 between the United States Department of the Interior - United States Geological Survey and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, for the continued operation and maintenance of Water Quality Monitors and flood warning gages from FY2022 through FY2026 on Mill Creek, Dry Creek, Browns Creek, Richland Creek, Whites Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Mansker Creek, Stones River and Cumberland River.
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WHEREAS, The United States Department of Interior - United States Geological Survey has an existing agreement with Metropolitan Government to operate and maintain a ADVM gage on the Cumberland River and streamflow gages network and water quality monitors in several streams in Davidson County; and,
WHEREAS, The United States Department of Interior - United States Geological Survey and the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services wish to continue funding the water quality monitors and stream gages for the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, at a fixed cost to the Metropolitan Government of one million, forty-eight thousand, six hundred fifty dollars ($1,048,650.00) as set forth in the attached agreement and attached exhibits (Exhibits 1a and 1b).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Joint Funding Agreement No. 21MLJFATNDA083 between the United States Department of the Interior - United States Geological Survey and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services,
attached hereto and incorporated herein and attached exhibits (Exhibits 1a and 1b), is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves the renewal of a joint funding agreement between the U.S. Department of the Interior-U.S. Geological Survey and Metro Water Services for the continued operation and upgrades of water quality monitors and flood warning gauges on Mill Creek, Dry Creek, Browns Creek, Richland Creek, Whites Creek, Stones River, and Cumberland River. The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026. Metro will contribute $1,048,650 and the U.S. Geological Survey will contribute $493,850 to cover the costs of the field and analytical work associated with the gauges. Metro’s portion will be paid from the Operations Fund of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
State law allows Metro to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other government entities with approval of the Council by resolution.