DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a joint-funding agreement - Department of Public Works with the United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) South Atlantic Water Science Center Water Resources Investigations in the amount of $10,610.00 for Year 1; $11,500.00 for Year 2; $12,500.00 for Year 3; $12,500.00 for Year 4; and $12,500.00 for Year 5: This joint agreement is a five year contract for in-stream temperature monitoring of the Chattahoochee River at the discharge of the County's water reclamation facilities, as required by the facilities' NPDES discharge permits. The agreement is effective for five years, from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026 for a total cost of $59,610.00. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Fulton County Purchasing Code, sections 1-117 and State of Georgia O.C.G.A. ? 36-10-1, requests approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Background Information: As required in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division (EPD), Fulton County is required to monitor the water temperature where the water reclamation facilities discharge into the Chattahoochee River. The USGS already has a number of river monitors in place...
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