AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-26R, approving an interlocal agreement with Texas State University for groundwater sample collection, testing, analysis, and monitoring services in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a period of five years; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: February 18, 2025
Department: SMTX Utilities - Water. Paul Kite, Assistant Director
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $60,000
Account Number: 22006332-52305
Funds Available: $60,000
Account Name: Contracted Services
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: 2011-37R, 2016-12R, 2020-01R
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Background Information:
The purpose of the Agreement is to provide systematic monitoring of the groundwater near the Kissing Tree site from both up gradient and down gradient wells to assess the effects of applying reclaimed water on the golf course, as well as residential herbicides and insecticides over the recharge and contributing zones of the Balcones Fault Zone Edwards Aquifer.
The annual cost is $60,000 and the total cost for all five years is $300,000.
The City is authorized through Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code to participate in interlocal agreements with other entities to include Texas State University, which includes this contract for groundwater sample collection, testing, analysis, and monitoring.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Recommendation:
Staff Recommends Approval