R2022-17 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement - Lisa Bonnett

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SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR WATER RESOURCES INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONSULTANT 1. Connect the city of Decatur to funding programs at the US Department of Agriculture, US Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and other Federal and State water resource agencies. Assist the city in preparing applications for funding as required. 2. Maintain relationships with the agencies named in paragraph#1 above to advance the projects of the city of Decatur, Illinois and to keep persons in these agencies aware of the water resources needs and projects of the city. 3. Maintain communications with the agencies named in paragraph#1 above, and the US Office of Management& Budget, regarding eligibility for assistance programs, new regulations impacting the city of Decatur's water resource projects and relevant politicah developments that could impact the city's water resource projects and plans. 4. As the consultant and the city determine necessary, schedule meetings and calls with Federal and State of Illinois officials in the agencies named in paragraph #1 above to advance, modify and realize the water resource objectives of the city, and to participate in the same. 5. Other assignments and projects of an intergovernmental nature that will advance the city of Decatur, Illinois' water supply,watershed management and water resource plans and objectives. 6. Advise and assist the city of Decatur in the preparation of funding applications, and follow-up on these and other submittals. Recommend or assist in identifying consultants with the expertise to assist in the preparation of funding applications as needed. The city expects to continue its relationships with outside technical consultants, and it plans on hiring an in-house watershed manager.The city also expects to perform most of its own lobbying to advance its water resource funding and regulatory objectives. But it will look to this intergovernmental consultant to perform the support functions delineated here in close partnership with Decatur elected officials and staff.