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Home My WebLink About068-26 RESOLUTIONPage 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 68-26 File Number: 2026-343 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR STREAM GAUGE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AND WATER QUALITY SAMPLING AND MONITORING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE IN 2026 WITH THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE CITY NOT TO EXCEED $60,700.00 WHEREAS, since 1998, the City of Fayetteville has participated in a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for the operation and maintenance of urban stream gauging stations to record data concerning rainfall and runoff; and WHEREAS, in 2015, the City modified its agreement with the USGS to begin monitoring major pollutants at Town Branch and Mud Creek and the City will continue this monitoring to provide more accurate information regarding the pollutants leaving the City at these points; and WHEREAS, the USGS, which purchased and installed the monitoring equipment at no cost to the City, provides these services at a cost much lower than the City could receive from any other provider; and WHEREAS, pursuant to A.C.A. §14-58-104 the City may renew or extend the term of an existing contract without soliciting bids. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a joint funding agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof, between the City of Fayetteville and the U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauge operation and maintenance and water quality sampling and monitoring at various locations in the City of Fayetteville in 2026 with the amount paid by the City of Fayetteville not to exceed $60,700.00. PASSED and APPROVED on March 17, 2026 Approved: _______________________________ Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2026-343 MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2026 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THROUGH: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff Chris Brown, Public Works Director Alan Pugh, Stormwater Manager FROM: Amanda Swope, Project Manager SUBJECT: Approval of the 2026 USGS joint funding agreement in the amount of $60,700 (City's share) for stream gauge operation and maintenance for various locations within the City of Fayetteville. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the 2026 USGS joint funding agreement in the amount of $60,700 (City's share) for stream gauge operation and maintenance for various locations within the City of Fayetteville. BACKGROUND: In 2015 the City of Fayetteville modified its contract with USGS (United States Geological Survey) to begin monitoring both flow and major pollutants at two locations on major outfalls from the City, Town Branch and Mud Creek. This data is being gathered continuously and through sampling at various times to more closely model the pollutant concentrations in these streams. This monitoring data, combined with flow data, will give accurate information on the amount of the various constituents leaving the City at these points. DISCUSSION: The proposed 2026 program would remain the same as the 2025 program and include a continuous monitor stream gauge at two locations within the City of Fayetteville. The locations would track continuous information regarding flow, turbidity, temperature and conductance. Water sampling, performed under separate contract with the Arkansas Water Resource Center, at these locations would provide a mechanism in which these constituents could be related to other pollutants such as total suspended solids (TSS) essentially providing relatively accurate continuous pollutant loading information. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: The total cost for the program described above would be $65,700 with the USGS contributing $5,000 in Cooperative Funding for a total cost to the City of Fayetteville of $60,700 which would be split evenly between Engineering and Water/Sewer. In addition to the Cooperative Funds, the USGS provided and installed the equipment in 2015 at no cost to the City. ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. 2026 USGS Joint Funding Agreement Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2026-343 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR STREAM GAUGE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AND WATER QUALITY SAMPLING AND MONITORING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE IN 2026 WITH THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE CITY NOT TO EXCEED $60,700.00 WHEREAS, since 1998, the City of Fayetteville has participated in a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for the operation and maintenance of urban stream gauging stations to record data concerning rainfall and runoff; and WHEREAS, in 2015, the City modified its agreement with the USGS to begin monitoring major pollutants at Town Branch and Mud Creek and the City will continue this monitoring to provide more accurate information regarding the pollutants leaving the City at these points; and WHEREAS, the USGS, which purchased and installed the monitoring equipment at no cost to the City, provides these services at a cost much lower than the City could receive from any other provider; and WHEREAS, pursuant to A.C.A. §14-58-104 the City may renew or extend the term of an existing contract without soliciting bids. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a joint funding agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof, between the City of Fayetteville and the U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauge operation and maintenance and water quality sampling and monitoring at various locations in the City of Fayetteville in 2026 with the amount paid by the City of Fayetteville not to exceed $60,700.00. 2/10/2026 Submitted Date Yes 623,639.13$ 60,700.00$ V20221130 Budgeted Item? Does item have a direct cost? Is a Budget Adjustment attached? Total Amended Budget Expenses (Actual+Encum) Available Budget Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget 692,595.00$ 68,955.87$ Yes No -$ 562,939.13$ 02097.1 and 13018.1 Project Number Budget Impact: Stormwater Quality Management and Wastewater Treatment/Water Quality Fund 4470-Sales Tax Capital Improvement 5400-Water and Sewer 4470.621.8810-5314.00 and 5400.730.5800- 5314.00 Account Number Project Title City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2026-343 Item ID 3/10/2026 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only Approval of the 2026 USGS joint funding agreement in the amount of $60,700 (City's share) for stream gauge operation and maintenance for various locations within the City of Fayetteville. N/A for Non-Agenda Item Action Recommendation: Submitted By Amanda Swope STORMWATER MANAGEMENT (740) Division / Department Comments: Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution #151-25 Approval Date: Original Contract Number: United States Department of the Interior U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY C Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center 640 Grassmere Park, Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37211 January 15, 2026 Alan Pugh Staff Engineer City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Dear Alan Pugh: Enclosed is our standard joint-funding agreement 26MLJFAARDA150 between the U.S. Geological Survey Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center and City of Fayetteville for the operation and maintenance of two stream gages and two continuous water-quality meters, one on Mud Creek and one on Town Branch, during the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 in the amount of $60,700 from your agency. U.S. Geological Survey contributions for this agreement are $5,000 for a combined total of $65,700. Please sign and return one fully-executed original to My-Chae May at gs-w-lmg_agreements@usgs.gov or 3535 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Suite 120, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Federal law requires that we have a signed agreement before we start or continue work. Please return the signed agreement as soon as possible. If, for any reason, the agreement cannot be signed and returned as soon as possible, please contact Drew Westerman at (501) 516-6399 or email dawester@usgs.gov to make alternative arrangements. This is a fixed cost agreement to be billed quarterly via Down Payment Request (automated Form DI-1040). Please allow 30-days from the end of the billing period for issuance of the bill. If you experience any problems with your invoice(s), please contact My-Chae May at phone number (225) 298-5481 or gs-w- lmg_budget_finance_team@usgs.gov. The results of all work performed under this agreement will be available for publication by the U.S. Geological Survey. We look forward to continuing this and future cooperative efforts in these mutually beneficial water resources studies. Sincerely, Todd E. Baumann Acting Director, LMG Water Science Center Enclosure 26MLJFAARDA150 Form 9-1366 (May 2018) U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Joint Funding Agreement FOR Water Resource Investigations Customer #: 6000000775 Agreement #: 26MLJFAARDA150 Project #: TIN #: 71-6018462 Fixed Cost Agreement YES[ X ] NO[ ] THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of January 1, 2026, by the U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, Lower Mississippi- Gulf Water Science Center, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, party of the first part, and the City of Fayetteville party of the second part. 1. The parties hereto agree that subject to the availability of appropriations and in accordance with their respective authorities there shall be maintained in cooperation for the operation and maintenance of two stream gages and two continuous water-quality meters, one on Mud Creek and one on Town Branch, herein called the program. The USGS legal authority is 43 USC 36C; 43 USC 50, and 43 USC 50b. 2. The following amounts shall be contributed to cover all of the cost of the necessary field and analytical work directly related to this program. 2(b) include In-Kind-Services in the amount of $0.00 (a) $5,000 by the party of the first part during the period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (b) $60,700 by the party of the second part during the period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (c) Contributions are provided by the party of the first part through other USGS regional or national programs, in the amount of: $0 Description of the USGS regional/national program: (d) Additional or reduced amounts by each party during the above period or succeeding periods as may be determined by mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters between the parties. (e) The performance period may be changed by mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters between the parties. 3. The costs of this program may be paid by either party in conformity with the laws and regulations respectively governing each party. 4. The field and analytical work pertaining to this program shall be under the direction of or subject to periodic review by an authorized representative of the party of the first part. 5. The areas to be included in the program shall be determined by mutual agreement between the parties hereto or their authorized representatives. The methods employed in the field and office shall be those adopted by the party of the first part to insure the required standards of accuracy subject to modification by mutual agreement. 6. During the course of this program, all field and analytical work of either party pertaining to this program shall be open to the inspection of the other party, and if the work is not being carried on in a mutually satisfactory manner, either party may terminate this agreement upon 60 days written notice to the other party. 7. The original records resulting from this program will be deposited in the office of origin of those records. Upon request, copies of the original records will be provided to the office of the other party. 8. The maps, records or reports resulting from this program shall be made available to the public as promptly as possible. The maps, records or reports normally will be published by the party of the first part. However, the party of the second part reserves the right to publish the results of this program, and if already published by the party of the first part shall, upon request, be furnished by the party of the first part, at cost, impressions suitable for purposes of reproduction similar to that for which the original copy was prepared. The maps, records or reports published by either party shall contain a statement of the cooperative relations between the parties. The Parties acknowledge that scientific information and data developed as a result of the Scope of Work (SOW) are subject to applicable USGS review, approval, and release requirements, which are available on the USGS Fundamental Science Practices website (https://www.usgs.gov/office-of-science-quality-and-integrity/fundamental-science-practices). 9. Billing for this agreement will be rendered quarterly. Invoices not paid within 60 days from the billing date will bear Interest, Penalties, and Administrative cost at the annual rate pursuant the Debt Collection Act of 1982, (codified at 31 U.S.C. § 3717) established by the U.S. Treasury. USGS Technical Point of Contact Name: Drew Westerman Assistant Director - Data Chief, AR/TN Address: 401 Hardin Road Little Rock, AR 72211 Telephone: (501) 516-6399 Fax: (501) 228-3601 Email: dawester@usgs.gov Customer Technical Point of Contact Name: Alan Pugh Staff Engineer Address: 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8208 Fax: (n/a) Email: apugh@fayetteville-ar.gov USGS Billing Point of Contact Name: My-Chae May Budget Analyst Address: 3535 South Sherwood Forest Blvd. Suite 120 Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Telephone: (225) 298-5481 Fax: (n/a) Email: gs-w-lmg_agreements@usgs.gov Customer Billing Point of Contact Name: Molly Rawn Mayor Address: 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8330 Fax: (n/a) Email: mayor@fayetteville-ar.gov U.S. Geological Survey United States Department of Interior Signature By_______________________ Date: Name: Todd E. Baumann Title: Acting Director, LMG Water Science Center City of Fayetteville Signatures By_______________________ Date: _________ Name: Molly Rawn Title: Mayor By_______________________ Date: _________ Name: Title: By_______________________ Date: _________ Name: Title: Form 9-1366 (May 2018) U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Joint Funding Agreement FOR Water Resource Investigations Customer #: 6000000775 Agreement #: 26MLJFAARDA150 Project #: TIN #: 71-6018462 02/01/2026 03/17/2026