AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2019-63R, approving an Interlocal Agreement with Texas State University for Watershed Protection Plan funding; providing for the reimbursement by Texas State University to the City of San Marcos in the sum of $35,000 for the development of best management practices for the Downtown Watershed; authorizing the City Manager to execute this agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: April 16, 2019
Department: Engineering and Capital Improvements
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: NA
Account Number: NA
Funds Available: NA
Account Name: NA
Fiscal Note:
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City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
Stormwater
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☒ Environment & Resource Protection - Public & Private Sector Partnership to Protect Water Quality & proper development in San Marcos and Blanco Rivers
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Background Information:
This interlocal agreement with Texas State provides for $35,000 in funding from a TCEQ 319 grant that was received by the Meadows Center to support the San Marcos Watershed Protection Plan. The City’s biofiltration pond was identified in the 319 grant as a measure to improve water quality from downtown stormwater runoff. Additional funding in the amount of $50,000 will also be provided through the Habitat Conservation Plan.
The Hutchison Pond was originally constructed as part of the Downtown Project completed in early 2015. The proposed construction will improve the operation of the pond. The improvements include maintenance ramp, erosion protection, filtration media, underdrain piping, and landscaping.
An agenda item will be brought forward at the May 7th Council Meeting requesting approval for a change order to the CM Allen Reconstruction to implement the improvements.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.