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DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT <br /> Memorandum No. 2011 - 21 <br /> November 16, 2011 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council <br /> FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Director of Water Management <br /> SUBJECT: U.S. Department of the Interior Joint Funding Agreement for Streamflow <br /> Gaging Stations <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. <br /> Department of the Interior(U.S. Geological Survey) at a fixed cost of$12,100. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The U. S. Geological Survey operates streamflow gaging stations on the Sangamon River at <br /> Monticello, Illinois and the State Route 48 Bridge in Decatur downstream of the Lake Decatur <br /> Dam. The stations are essential for monitoring the amount of water entering and leaving Lake <br /> Decatur. For approximately 25 years the City has participated in similar Joint Funding <br /> Agreements to provide necessary cost share funds to operate the two stations. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: <br /> None foreseen. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> U. S. Geological Survey <br /> Illinois State Water Survey <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Director of Water Management, 424-2863 or kalexander@decaturil.gov <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> This is a routine Water Fund annual expense. <br /> Attach: 2 <br />