AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2019-136R, approving an interlocal agreement with Texas State University (Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center) providing for groundwater quality monitoring services in the vicinity of the Kissing Tree Subdivision for an amount not to exceed $150,000 over a five-year term; authorizing the City Manager to execute this agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: August 6, 2019
Department: Public Services - Water / Wastewater (Tom Taggart - Director)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $30,000
Account Number: 22006332 52305
Funds Available: $35,000
Account Name: Contracted Services
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: The first interlocal agreement between TXST-EARDC and the City for this service was approved by City Council in July, 2016.
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Background Information:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide systematic monitoring of groundwater near the Kissing Tree site 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.
This interlocal will continue the program developed by TXST-EARDC to monitor ground water quality at three wells located in the vicinity of the Kissing Tree development. Th...
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