R2023-22 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement Lisa Bonnett

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SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR WATER RESOURCES INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONSULTANT 1. Advise and assist the city of Decatur in the planning, development and implementation of the federal US Department of Agriculture, Resource Conservation Partnership Program grant award. 2. Maintain relationships with the US Department of Agriculture, US Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Department of Agriculture, other Federal and State water and environmental resource agencies, not for profit organizations, foundations, corporations and other interested parties to facilitate connecting the city of Decatur to funding programs and to bring awareness of the water resources needs and projects of the city. 3. 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. 4. Monitor state and federal agency websites and registers to identify assistance programs, new regulations or programs impacting the city of Decatur's water resource projects and plans. 5. As the consultant and the city determine necessary, facilitate meetings with Federal and State agencies and other organizations named in paragraph#2 above to advance, modify and realize the water resource objectives of the city, and to participate in the same. 6. As requested, compose correspondence for city of Decatur Officials' signature, provide information briefing documents, and provide research reports on various water quality and environmental topics. 7. Other assignments and environmental projects that will advance the city of Decatur, Illinois' water supply, watershed management, water resource, and land management plans and objectives.