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.. , <br /> � OF'�EC <br /> ' � 9� <br /> - C <br /> V 70 <br /> y:�:� <br /> '/[LINO�`'� <br /> August 2, 2000 <br /> WATER MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> NO. 2000 - O1 <br /> MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> FROM: Steve Garm ity Manager �` <br /> Bruce A. c bb, Director of Water Management � <br /> John A. Sm' h, Water Production Manage� <br /> SUBJECT: Joint Funding Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey <br /> for Streamflow Gauging Stations <br /> Attached is the annual Joint Funding Agreement with the Water Resources Division, U.S. <br /> Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior for Federal fiscal year 2000-2001. <br /> This Agreement is for the necessary field and analytical work and operation of the streamflow <br /> gauging stations on the Sangamon River at Monticello (upstream of Lake Decatur), and Route 48 <br /> (downstream of the Lake Decatur dam). The City's share is $9,096.00 and will be billed in <br /> October, 2000. <br /> Payment of the fee allows the City of Decatur to access (with a computer) the real-time data <br /> on streamflow occurring on the Sangamon River upstream of Lake Decatur and downstream of <br /> the Lake Decatur dam. This data is of vital importance to the City in managing the level of Lake <br /> Decatur both during excess rainfall/flood events and during periods of low/no flow. <br /> The City of Decatur has been a cooperator with the Water Resources Division since the early <br /> 1980's. The fee varies from year to year and has been as high as $10,800.00. The fee for 1998 <br /> was $8,807.00, the fee for 1999 and 2000 was $8,814.00. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the Agreement and will be available to answer questions. <br /> Attach.: 2 <br />