Agenda Item # 7
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
06/20/2017
Agenda Report # 155
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: MOU Watershed Dam Rehabilitation
INITIATED BY: Engineering
Recommendation: Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) and Supplemental Agreement No. 6 between the Natural
Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Georgia Soil and Water Conservation
Commission (GSWCC) and the Pine Mountain Soil and Water Conservation District
(District) and the Columbus Consolidated Government (City) for Rehabilitation
of the Dams for Bull Creek Watershed #14 and Bull Creek Watershed #12.
Background: The Federal Government through the Watershed and Flood Protection
Act has recognized the need to upgrade such Structures throughout the country
and has identified funding to assist with such endeavors. Bull Creek Watershed
#14 and #12 were constructed in the early 1960's with the agreement the City
would own and operate/maintain them. The purpose of the MOU is to have the
commitment to the Watershed Rehabilitation Program and outlines the roles and
responsibilities between NRCS and the sponsoring organizations (GSWCC,
District, City).
Analysis: The two Watershed Structures Dams, while well maintained, do not meet
the current standards. The MOU can be terminated at any point with a 30 day
notice.
Financial Considerations: The cost commitment for this phase is a 65% for NRCS
and 35% for the Sponsors with in kind services being applied to the match.
There has been $260,000 budgeted for each of the Watershed Dams with no
additional cost anticipated from the City. As the project progresses, any
financial commitments will be brought back for Council for approval.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: The City will continue to own and
operate/maintain the Watershed Structures under its original Operation and
Maintenance Agreement.
Legal Considerations: All agreements require Council action
Recommendation/Actions: Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) and Supplemental Agreement No. 6 between the Natural
Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Georgia Soil and Water Conservation
Commission (GSWCC) and the Pine Mountain Soil and Water Conservation District
(District) and the Columbus Consolidated Government (City) for Rehabilitation
of the Dams for Bull Creek Watershed #14 and Bull Creek Watershed #12.
A RESOLUTION
NO. ____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATURAL RESOURCE
CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS), GEORGIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
(GSWCC) AND THE PINE MOUNTAIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (DISTRICT)
AND THE COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT (CITY) FOR REHABILITATION OF THE DAMS
FOR THE BULL CREEK WATERSHED #14 AND WATERSHED #12.
WHEREAS, Section 14 of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act
authorizes NRCS to provide technical assistance and financial assistance to
local project Sponsors for rehabilitation of aging dams constructed under
earlier federally funded programs,
WHEREAS, the Sponsors (City along with the GWSCC and District) are responsible
for Operation and Maintenance of Watershed #14 and Watershed #12 to assure it
will function as designed and constructed,
WHEREAS, the City in partnership with the other Sponsors recognize the process
of planning and engineering design for rehabilitating a dam takes significantly
advanced preparation and would like to continue the collaborative work on
specific areas of planning, design and construction of the rehabilitation
improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding and Supplemental Agreement with the Natural Resource
Conservation Service , Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the
Pine Mountain Soil and Water Conservation District for Rehabilitation of the
dams for Bull Creek Watershed #14 and Bull Creek Watershed #12.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus. Georgia, held the
_____ day of ________________ 2017, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _______________members of Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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