Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Services Agreement with South Sound GREEN Between Thurston County, the Cities of Lacey and Tumwater and the Thurston Conservation District
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Services Agreement with South Sound GREEN to provide school-age stormwater education.
Issue:
Whether to renew the Intergovernmental Services Agreement with South Sound GREEN for an additional five years.
Staff Contact:
Susan McCleary, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works/Water Resources, 360.570.3794
Presenter:
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia seeks to renew the Intergovernmental Services Agreement with South Sound GREEN to provide storm and surface water education to school-aged children. The City of Olympia has contracted with South Sound GREEN since the mid 1990's to provide these services. The Agreement is a renewal of an additional five years with minor changes from the last Agreement that includes:
* Section II - requires an annual work plan developed by Dec. 31 of each preceding year.
* Section X - allows partners to modify the Agreement annually pertaining to:
a. Annual work plan.
b. Budget increase ($5,000 cap, per jurisdictions over life of contract).
Regulatory Obligation
Under the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit, the City has a regulatory duty to provide education to the general public, including school-aged children, on the impacts of stormwater on local waterways and to provide opportunities to participate in stewardship activities.
Cost-Share Savings
Providing stormwater and watershed education through local partnerships offers a cost-effective method to deliver required educational outreach and a shared benefit on joint educational events. Partnership funds enable South Sound GREEN to secure a total ...
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