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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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 co...
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