HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2014-37Resolution #37-2014
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UTAH DIVISION OF
WATER RIGHTS AND THE CITY OF MOAB
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the best interest of the community to enter into
a cooperative agreement with the State of Utah Division of Water rights to study the ground
water system in Moab and Spanish Valley; and
WHEREAS, the attached cooperative agreement provides for the funding and coordination of
such a study;
NOW THEREFORE, WE, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOAB DO HEREBY ADOPT THE
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM PRESENTED TO THIS MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, AND AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUALS TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER
SAID AGREEMENT.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Passed and adopted by action of the Governing Body of Moab City in open session this 23rd day
of September, 2014.
David L. Sakrison
Mayor
Attest:
Rachel E. Stenta--
City Recorder
Resolution #37-2014
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AGENDA SUMMARY
MOAB CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 26, 2014
Agenda Item
#: 7-2
Title: Approval of the Agreement between the Utah State Division of Water Rights and
the City of Moab
Fiscal Impact: This agreement entails the payment of $20,000 annually for three
years. These funds have been budgeted for in the Water and Sewer Impact Fee Fund
Staff Presenter(s): Donna Metzler, City Manager
Department: Administration
Applicant: NA
Background/Summary:
The City has been working with the State of Utah Division of Water rights and other
agencies to jointly fund a regional water study. The cooperative agreement provides for
the funding of the study over a three year period. The study will be conducted by the
USGS. Other contributing agencies include Grand County, Grand Water and Sewer
Service Agency, USGS and the Division of Water Rights. There may be other
contributors as well. The City of Moab has budgeted for this expense in the current
year budget, utilizing Water Impact Fee funds.
Options: The City Council may approve, deny or postpone the item.
Staff Recommendation: City staff recommends approval of the proposed lease
with Community Rebuilds.
Recommended Motion:
"I move to approve item #7-z."
Attachment(s): Cooperative Agreement
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
UTAH DIVISION OF WATER RIGHTS
AND
THE CITY OF MOAB
WHEREAS, the Utah Division of Water Rights, hereinafter referred to as DWRi, has the
statutory responsibility to administer appropriation and distribution of waters of the State
of Utah, pursuant to Section 73 of the Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended.
WHEREAS, the City of Moab, is a public governing body that regulates and provides
direction for decisions that affect the use and development of land within the city
boundaries.
WHEREAS, Section 73-2-15 of the Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, authorizes
the State Engineer to enter into cooperative agreements for investigation of underground
water resources of the state.
THEREFORE, the DWRi and the City of Moab hereby enter into the following
agreement:
1. The parties shall conduct a cooperative project to develop a study of the groundwater
system of Moab - Spanish Valley, Utah. The primary purpose of the study is to (1) refine
estimates of selected groundwater recharge and discharge budget components; and (2)
improve the conceptual understanding of the aquifer system and hydraulic connection
between Glen Canyon Group formations and the valley -fill aquifer within and adjacent to
Moab - Spanish Valley. The study is more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto.
2. The City of Moab agrees to provide funding for the project in an amount not to exceed
$60,000, payable in annual payments of $20,000 for a period of three years. Payments
will be due after July 1 of each year, with payments beginning in 2015 and ending in
2017. The City of Moab will pay DWRi within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from
DWRi.
3. DWRi agrees to contribute and/or obtain additional monies required for the project,
account for and manage expenditure of the funds consistent with the proposal, and
coordinate the completion of the project with the United States Geological Survey.
Director Date
Utah Division of Water Rights
Budget Officer (Availability of Funds) Date
Utah Division of Water Rights
Executive Director Date
Utah Department of Natural Resources
David L. Sakrison, Mayor Date
City of Moab, Utah
Attest:
Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder Date
City of Moab