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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10610ORDINANCE NO. 10610 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, TO CONTINUE THE COLLECTION OF HYDROLOGIC DATA ALONG FOUNTAIN CREEK AND THE ARKANSAS RIVER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Joint Funding Agreement by and between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation and the U.S. Geological Survey, dated January 1, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof by reference (“Agreement”) after having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Pueblo and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest the same. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Ordinance and the attached Agreement which are necessary or appropriate to implement the transactions described therein. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on November 27, 2023. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on December 11, 2023. ____________________________ President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on December 18, 2023 . ☐ Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ Mayor Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor: ☐ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto. ☐ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of ____________, on _____________ ☐ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto. ____________________________ President of City Council ATTEST ________________________________ City Clerk City Clerk's Office Item # R2 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 11, 2023 TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Andra Ahrens, Director Wastewater SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, TO CONTINUE THE COLLECTION OF HYDROLOGIC DATA ALONG FOUNTAIN CREEK AND THE ARKANSAS RIVER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. SUMMARY: This Ordinance approves and authorizes the Mayor to sign a Joint Funding Agreement between the City of Pueblo and the U.S. Geologic Survey (“USGS”) for the 2024 calendar year, to continue the collection of hydrologic data, including gaging stations and sediment data. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Not applicable to this Ordinance. BACKGROUND: Collection of Daily Suspended Sediment The cost for operation and maintenance of the sediment monitor is shared by City of Pueblo, Pueblo County, and Southeastern Colorado Water Activity Enterprise. The cost to the City of Pueblo is $10,619. Collection of Streamflow Data The USGS will operate surface-water gages at 07099970 Arkansas River at Moffat Street and 07099973 Arkansas River Tributary above Hwy 227. Real-time data from these sites are also available on the worldwide web. Cost to the City of Pueblo for this program element is $10,619. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: SUMMARY OF CITY OF PUEBLO/USGS COOPERATIVE PROGRAM Surface Water Program Element City of Pueblo USGS Total 1. Operation and maintenance of daily sediment site at Fountain Creek at Pueblo $ 5,106 $1,754 $6,860 2a. Operation and maintenance of stream gage at 07099970 Arkansas River at Moffat Street $2,080 $863 $2,943 2b. Operation and maintenance of stream gage at 07099973 Arkansas River Tributary above Hwy 227 $3 433 $3 433 Totals $10,619 $2,617 $13,236 Funds for implementation of this agreement are included in the Wastewater Department’s 2024 budget. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this Ordinance. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable to this Ordinance. ALTERNATIVES: The no-action alternative would jeopardize the continuation of the collection of hydrologic data, including gaging stations and sediment data, along Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. 11-27-23 USGS and City of Pueblo JFA 2024 BTF 2. 11-27-23 USGS Progra City of Pueblo Attach 2024