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� , � <br /> DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT <br /> Memorandum No. 2007-23 <br /> August 20, 2007 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Osborne and City Council <br /> FROM: Steve Garm ity Manager <br /> John A. S it Assistant City Manager for Public Services <br /> Keith D. A e ander, Director of Water Management �,� <br /> � � <br /> SUBJECT: U. S. Geological Survey 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 /> Geological Survey at a cost of$11,120. <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 downstream of the Lake Decatur Dam. The <br /> stations are essential for monitoring the amount of water entering and leaving Lake Decatur. For <br /> approximately 20 years the City has participated in similar Joint Funding Agreements in order to <br /> provide adequate cost share funding 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, telephone 424-2863 <br /> e-mail kdalexander@decaturnet.org <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> Routine annual Water Fund expenses, Fiscal Years 08 and 09, $11,120 total cost. <br /> Attach: 2 <br />