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Home My WebLink AboutJoint Funding Agreement - U.S. Geological Survey1316 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND. INDIANA 46601-1830 CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS January 24, 2017 Paul Buszka U.S. Geological Survey 5957 Lakeside Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46278 RE: Joint Funding Agreement Dear Mr. Buszka: PHONE 574/235-9251 FAx 574/235-9171 The Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on January 24, 2017, approved the above referenced annual agreement for water level measurement in the amount of $3,000. Enclosed please find a copy of the agreement for your records. If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574) 235- 9251. Sincerely, Linda M. Martin, Clerk Enclosure c: Michelle Smith, Wastewater Treatment Plant Roxanne Lawson, Water Works GARY A. GILOT SUZANNA M. FRITZBERG ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JAMEs A. MUELLER THERESE J. DORAU United States Department of the Interior U.S. GFOLOGIC'ALSURVEY Indiana.Kentuckv Water Science Center Indiaua Water Science Center Kentucky Water Science Center 5957 1 akeside Boulcyard 9818 Blueerass pnrWn Indian.qpoh,, Indiana d6278-1996 Louisville, Kentucky 40299-1906 December 27, 2016 Ms. Michelle Smith Director of Water Quality and Waste Water Laboratory City of South Bend, Water Works 830 N Michigan St South Bend, IN 46602 Dear Ms, Smith, Enclosed are two signed originals of our standard joint -funding agreement for the project related to the annual water -level measurements Isom a network of observation wells in northeastern St. Joseph County, herein called the program, by the U.S. Geological Survey Indiana -Kentucky Water Science Center (USGS), during the period February 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $3,000 cash from your agency. U.S. Geological Survey contributions for this agreement are $1,800 for a combined total of $4,800. Please sign and return one fully -executed original to Tonja Clark at the address Indianapolis above. The USGS completed water level measurements in the observation well network in northeastern St. Joseph County in July 2016. The record of groundwater levels in that network can be viewed with descriptive graphs and statistics at the website: litti)s:"arounchvaterwatch.ustts.[!ov/netmapT'41,1 asi.)?ncd=1S.1 In a separate development not related to this agreement, in August 2016, the USGS as part of its Climate Response Network added real-time monitoring to a groundwater well in northeastern St. Joseph County near the border with Elkhart County. That data can be viewed, also with descriptive graphs and statistics at httus://¢rouruiyy;uenvatch.uses.xov/AWLSitcs.asp?S=414202086035002 Federal law requires that we have a signed agreement before we start or continue work. Please return the signed agreement by February 1, 2017. If, for any reason, the agreement cannot be signed and returned by the date shown above, please contact Paul Buszka by phone number (317) 600-2779 or email pmbuszka@usgs.gov to make alternative arrangements. This is a fixed cost agreement to be billed annually 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 Tonja Clark at phone number (317) 600-2723 or email at trclark@1USgs.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, MICHAEL GRIFFIN Michael Griffin Director Enc.: 17EM NF000002A (2) Form 9-1366 (April 2015) U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Joint Funding Agreement FOR Water Resource Investigations Agreement#: 17 E M N F 0000024 Customer#: 6000001348 Project#: GC17NF0000201X2 TIN #: 35-6001201 USGS DUNS #: 949289961 Fixed Cost Agreement YES( X j NOS ( THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the February 1, 2017, by the U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, Indiana - Kentucky Water Science Center, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, party of the first part, and the City of South Bend, Water Works 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 annual water -level measurements from a network of observation wells in northeastern St. Joseph County, 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 (no In -Kind Services) (a) $1,800 by the party of the first part during the period February 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 (b) $3,000 by the party of the second part during the period February 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 (c) Contributions are provided by the party of the first part through other USGS regional or national programs, in the amount of: $0 (no contributions from other USGS regional or national programs) Description of the USGS regional/national program: Not applicable (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. (Amount in item 2b is a not -to -exceed amount) (a) 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. 9. USGS will issue billings utilizing Department of the Interior Bill for Collection (form DI-1040). Billing documents are to be rendered annually. Payments of bills are due within 60 days after the billing date. If not paid by the due date, interest will be charged at the current Treasury rate for each 30 day period, or portion thereof, that the payment is delayed beyond the due date. (31 USC 3717; Comptroller General File B-212222, August 23, 1983). Form 9-1366 U.S. Department of the Interior Agreement#: 17EMNF0000024 (April 2015) U.S. Geological Survey Customer#: 6000001348 Joint Funding Agreement FOR Water Resource Investigations USGS Technical Point of Contact Name: Paul Buszka Supv Hydrologist (GeoChem) Address: 5957 Lakeside Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46278 Telephone: (317)600-2779 Fax: (317)290-3313 Email: pmbuszka@usgs.gov USGS Billing Point of Contact Name: Tonja Clark Administrative Officer Address: 5957 Lakeside Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46278 Telephone: (317) 600-2723 Fax: (317)290-3313 Email: trclark@usgs.gov U.S. Geological Survey United States Department of Interior Signature MICHAEL By GRIFFIN -"' ---I' — Date: Dec 21, 2016 Name: Michael Griffin Title: Director Name: Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: Project #: NF009SB TIN M 35-6001201 USGS DUNS #; 949289961 Customer Technical Point of Contact Michelle Smith Director of Water Quality and Waste Water Laboratory 830 N Michigan St South Bend, IN 46602 (574)235-5797 msmith@southbendin.gov Customer Billing Point of Contact Name: Michelle Smith Director of Water Quality and Waste Water Laboratory Address: 830 N Michigan St South Bend, IN 46602 Telephone: (574)235-5797 Fax: Email: msmith@southbendin.gov City of South Bend, Water Works Signatures B A-! 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' C,hr % Name: Title: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date 1/9/17 Name Michelle Smith Department Lltility/Water Works BPW Date 1/27/17 Phone Extension 5994 Required Prior to Submittal to Board Legal ® Attorney Name Michael Schmidt Controller El greater review is required for all Contracts $5,000.00 or more and greater than one year in length per the City Purchasing Policy Purchasing ❑ Check the Aoorooriate Item Tvne — Reauirad fnr All .4nhrnfscinnc JXJ Agreement U Contract ❑ Proposal ❑ Addendum ❑ Professional Services ❑ Resolution ❑ Bid Opening ❑ Bid Award ❑ Req. to Advertise ❑ Title Sheet ❑ Quote Opening ❑ Quote Award ❑ Change Order No. ❑ C/O & PCA No. ❑ PCA ❑ Ease/Encroach. ❑ Traffic Control I-1 Other: Company or Vendor Name U.S. Geological Sur New Vendor ❑ Yes ®No MBEM/BE Contractor ❑ MBE ❑ WBE MBE/WBE Contractor Requested ❑ No ❑ Yes Project Name Project Number Funding Source Account No. Amount Terms of Contract Purpose/Description If Yes, Approved by Purchasing Name of Company eement for Water f GC17NF0000201X2 _Water Works Operational Fund 620.0640.658.31.35 $ 3000.00 ns Required Contractor's Certification Form Attached (Non- Non-Discrim Amount of I I Increase $ ❑ Decrease $ Previous Amount $ Current Percent of Change: % New Amount $ Total Percent of Change: % Dispersal After Approval Copy Original ❑ ® Paul Buszka ® ❑ Roxanne Lawson ® ❑ Michelle Smith Iran