HomeMy Public PortalAbout010-2023 - Joint Funding for Water Resources Investigation for Streamflow and Water Quality BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS OF
THE RICHMOND SANITARY 'DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 10-2023
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT FLINDING AGREEMENT IFOR WATER RESOURCES
:INVESTIGATIONS FOR STREAMFLOW AND'WATER QUALITY PROJECT ON FUF EAST
FORK WHITEWATER RIVER
WHEREAS, The City of Richmond, Indiana, Department of Sanitation, acting by and through its Board of
Sanitary Commissioners for the Richmond Sanitary District (hereinafter -RSD") is a political
subdivision duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and the laws of the State
of Indiana; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Geological Survey, Indiana-Kentucky Water Science Center, United States
Department. of the Interior (hereinafter "USGS"), has conducted tests to ascertain the
streamflow and water quality of the East Fork Whitewater River in Richmond, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, The USGS recommends the continuation of installation, operation, and maintenance of
continuous water-quality monitors in the East Fork Whitewater River in Richmond, Indiana,
with the following objectives:
I. Provide continuous measurements of stream stage, compute, and publish
continuous streamflow for the East Fork Whitewater River at Test Road in
Richmond, Indiana; and
2. Provide continuous measurements of nitrate plus nitrite, water temperature,
specific conductance,pH,total algal,dissolved oxygen,and turbidity at the East
Fork Whitewater streamflow gage; and
3. Collect discrete water-quality samples of nutrients and sediments to represent
environmental conditions of the East Fork Whitewater River over the range of
hydrologic and seasonal conditions; and
4. Where statistically valid, develop and publish surrogate models which will be
used to compute concentrations and loads of constituents that are not easily
measured in real time,including total nitrogen,total phosphorus,and suspended
sediment.
WHEREAS, The benefits of this continuous surface and water-quality study at the East Fork Whitewater
River within the larger Whitewater River Basin will, among other things;
I. Provide needed information regarding the amount and quality of water in all
components of the water cycle at. high temporal and spatial resolution through
advancement of hydrologic monitoring networks and techniques, determination of
water-quality characteristics of surface water, and assessment of water resources
and its suitability to meet human and ecosystem needs.
2. Anticipate and respond to water-related emergencies and conflicts through
deployment of observational systems for identifying and tracking hydrologic
hazards and by providing tools that allow managers to detect and respond to
emergencies related to water-quality.
3. Deliver timely hydrologic data, analyses, and decision-support tools seamlessly to
support water-resource decisions.
WHEREAS, The USGS submitted a proposal to RSD in August of 2023 for Continuation of Super Gage to
Monitor Nutrients and Sediment at the East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, Indiana, which
proposal s attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit "A"; and
WIlEREAS, TSGS hits submitted to RSD a Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations,
Agreement No. 24NFJFA00000053, Project No. NFOOGWQ, dated September 19,2023 for the
continuation of monitoring nutrients and sediment fir the streamflow and water quality project
on the East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, Indiana, during the period from November 16,
2023 through November 15, 2026, in the amount of $53,000 per each year from RSD, and
$22,000 in year one, and $23,000 for years 2 and 3 from USGS, with the option for years 2025
and 2026,to add sampling and analyses of cyano toxins, harmful algal blooms (HABs), and/
or microbial source tracking at a cost of $69,000 per year from RSD, and $28,000 from
USGS. A copy of said Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations,
Agreemeat No. 24NEJFA00000053 and Project No. NFOO(iWO is attached hereto and
incorporated by reference as Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, it is in th best interests of the Richmond Sanitary District, the City of Richmond. Indiana, its
citizens and ratepayers to enter into this Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources
Investigations with USGS.
NOW, 'VI IEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Sanitary Commissioners of the Sanitary District
of Richmond, Indiana, which said I3oard, having reviewed and discussed the Whereas sections set forth above,
now approves entering into a Joint Agreement with RSD and USGS for the Continuation of Super Gage to
Monitor Nutrients and Sediment at the last Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, Indiana, as set fbrth in the
whereas sections above.
APPROVE') AND ADOVFED thi: day of , 2023, by the Sanitary Board of
Commissioners of the Richmond Sanitary District of the C y of Richmond, Indiana.
Sanitary Board of Commissioners
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Background
The East. Fork Whitewater River is a tributary of the Whitewater River in eastern Indiana(fig. I
with a length of approtxiinately 57 miles. The source of the East Fork Whitewater River is in Darke
County, Ohio (USGS,20.17), After entry into Wayne County, Indiana,the East Fork Whitewater River
flows southerly through the city of Richmond and continues 22 miles to Brookville Reservoir. The
majority of the East Fork Whitewater River lies in the Upton".. Till Plain physiographic unit with a small
portion lying in the Dearborn Upland. The majority of surficial geology consists of moderately thick
glacial till with the most southern extreme of the river basin consisting of flat-lying limestone and shale
(Schneider, 1966; Maiott, 1 )22). The East Fork Whitewater River is incised into the 'Fipton Till Plain
and has local relief of greater than 100 ft. (Woodfield, 1994),
The dominant laid use in the East Fork Whitewater.Basin is agriculture(J)ebrewer and others,
2000). The largest urban center within the basin is the city of Richmond, IN with a 2022 population of
35,513 persons (US Census Bureau, 2023). The East Fork Whitewater River flows directly through the
center of Richmond. (fig, 2). The city primarily utilizes the river for drinking water(intake wells
within the surficial aquifer), industry intakes, and recreation. Downstream of Richmond but above the
mouth of the East Fork Whitewater River, the Brookville Lake Dam was built in 1974 by the United
States Army Corps of Engineers. The 17-mile long reservoir provides flood mitigation, a drinking
water source, and opportunities for recreation (US Army Corps of Engineers, 2017).
The Indiana Department of.Environmental Management performed a comprehensive survey of the
East Fork Whitewater River Watershed in 2002. The primary cause of impairment identified for the
river was Escherichia coli bacteria (II)EM, 2007). Principal pollution sources included non-point
agricultural runoff and point-sources resulting from anthropogenic discharges and combined sewage.
overflows. In 2014, the USGS performed an analysis of data collected by IDEM's Indiana Fixed
Station Monitoring Program for trends in concentrations of 12 constituents including nutrients, metals,
and ions in Indiana streams 2000-2010. (Risch and others, 2014). Analysis shows that the Whitewater
River Basin had some of the most significant downward trends in the state for selected constituents.
Summary statistics also showed that discrete concentrations of nitrate for the Whitewater River Basin
were high compared to the median concentrations of other basins within Indiana. Additionally,
maximum discrete values of suspended solids and iron collected within the Whitewater River Basin
were often higher than maximums collected at most other basins within Indiana indicating that higher
flow regimes may lead to increased contaminant infiltration.
Near the southern end of Richmond, IN is located the Richmond Sanitary District. This
wastewater treatment plant outputs approximately 10 Million Gallons per day of recycled wastewater to
the East Fork Whitewater River(City of Richmond, 2017). The wastewater, approximately 20 percent
industrial and 80 percent residential waste, undergoes an extensive process of cleaning including
preliminary treatment, primary treatment, grease and scum removal, secondary treatment,tertiary
treatment, disinfection and final aeration prior to flowing into the river, The Richmond Sanitary.
District's mission includes reducing pollution and safeguarding the public health through efforts which
reduce, reuse and recycle the community's waste in conformance with local, state and federal statutes.
These services will result in a constantly improving environmental quality of life throughout the
District and adjoining communities(City of Richmond, 2017).
Currently, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) maintains a super gage at East Fork Whitewater
River at Richmond (03275500) (Fig. 2). This super gage is equipped with continuous streamflow, a 5-
parameter sonde(water temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity), and an
in-situ optical nitrate plus nitrite monitor. The Super gage site is visited 20 or more times per year to
maintain sensors and monitors(calibration and cleaning). Equal-width increment samples for nutrients
and sediment are collected at least 8 times per year.following USGS protocols. Discrete samples are
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collected to evaluate continuous monitor data. Samples are also collected for validation of nutrient and
sediment surrogate mcdcls. Currently, the USGS has suspended sediment, total nitrogen, and total
phosphorus surrogate models under review for the Fast Fork Whitewater River at Richmond. A
Scientific Investigation Report will he required to publish models for total nitrogen and total phosphorus.
After publication, the models will estimate concentrations and loads of total nitrogen, total phosphorus,
and suspended sediment in near-real time on publicly available USGS webpages. It is proposed that
starting in Water year 2024 a total algal sensor also he added to the gage to monitor chlorophyll (R11.1)
and phycocyanin (RF(1) in real-time with discrete chlorophyll samples taken to help quality assure the
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Problem
Anthr()pogenic activities that occur within the I",ast l'ork Whitewater River Basin including point
and non-point source agricultural and urban activities and combined sewage overflows directly affect the
water-quality of the .1-;ast. lurk Whitewater River and water bodies downstream. Water within and from
this watershed are regularly used for drinking water production, industry, and recreational activities
including at the Brookville Reservoir and other downstream locales. flistorically, runoff events have led
to the infiltration of pollutants into the .11',ast l'ork Whitewater River, negatively affecting downstream
water-qtiality. The Richmond Sanitary f)istrict is currently using 1,,JSCIS data as an additional tool to
monitor the water quality of the l',ast I'ork Whitewater River in real-tinte (fig. 3). l'he extension of real-
time monitoring will continue to provide the city with a management tool to help ensure that the city is
taking every step to reduce pollution and safeguard the public's health. 'I he Richmond Sanitary I iistriet
is taking steps to reduce the impact of combined sewage overflows and will utilize the real-tirne data to
monitor future improvements. Additionally, models are being developed to quantify total nitrogen and
total phosphorus, which may offer insight on the relationship of nutrients to occurrence of liAll"s
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(Schindler and others, 2,016). 'the continuous estimate of nitrogen and phosphorus should help to
highlight time periods that are critical for nutrient transfer and may help identify potential sources of any
excess nutrients.
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Scope and Objectives
This study includes the continuation of operation, and maintenance of continuous water-quality
monitors in the Last Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, IN.
The specific objectives are to:
Task A: Provide continuous measurements of stream flow for the East fork Whitewater
River at Test Road in Richmond, IN;
Task B: Provide continuous water-quality measurements of nitrate plus nitrite, water
temperature, specific conductance, pli, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, chlorophyll
fluorescence, and phycocyanin fluorescence at the Last Fork Whitewater River
streamflow gage; and collect discrete water-quality samples of nutrients, sediment, and
chlorophyll to be analyzed by the liSGS National Water Quality Laboratory to quality
assure gage data and to validate models that are used to compute concentrations and loads
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of total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and suspended sediment. Collect rrionthly discrete
water-quality samples for analysis of metals by the sanitary district.
Task Perform special investigations, upon further agreement of a specific scope and
budget, including but not limited to sampling fOr cyano toxins and harmful algal blooms,.
and/or microbial source tracking of E. col/ in the watershed.
Relevance and Benefits
Benefits of this investigation to project partners and others include:
• Baseline data that may he used to potentially provide early warnings of flood
conditions;
• Baseline data to evaluate annual and seasonal water-quality conditions of the East Fork
Whitewater River;
• Information that may be used to better understand the effeets of management decisions
by the city of Richniond, local water supply companies, and power production entities.
• Baseline data that may be used to scientifically evaluate potential, future water-quality
.improvements resulting from changes in the management of.point and nonpoint sources
of pollution in the East Fork Whitewater River;
• Information that may be used to drive effective changes to regulations or procedures.
Approach
A t.„1,SGS Streamillow Gaging Station and continuous water-quality monitors were deployed on the
Fast Fork Whitewater River at Test Road in Richmond, IN in (iiktober 20.17, and will continue to he
maintained according to procedures outlined in Wagner and others tUS(.13S TM 1-d3, 2006) and Pelleri it
and others (UiSGS TMI-d5). The USGS Strearnflow Gaging Station on the East Fork Whitewater River
at Richmond, IN will be measured 6 to 8 times per year, with additional visits during storm events to
assure variability in flow is covered (Task A). Water-quality monitors currently installed at the site
include a Sat lantic Sure .V.-5 (nitrate plus nitrite) and a 'YSI. EX02 multi-parameter sonde(water
temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, fluorescent chlorophyl a, and
fluorescent phycocyanin) (Task B). (Methods and reporting limits are in table I).
Measurements will continue to he recorded every 15 minutes, and the USGS will display the
provisional data on the web in near-real time. Reviewed and approved final data will be available from
the online data base, NWIS Web. The continuous instrumentation svi II be serviced minimally
every 3 weeks during the growing season (April October) and every 4 weeks otherwise to maintain the
instruments and assess measurement accuracy following established USGS protocols.
1....)iscrete samples provide baseline data to confirm continuous readings and validation of surrogate
models for the site wil he collected 8-10 times each year of the extension period (Task B), with a focus
on high flow events. Using documented I. protocols, samples will be collected using the equal width
increment method to represent the range of hydrologic and seasonal conditions observed at the site
(US(iS, variously datek1). Whole water samples will he collected and acidified for preservation. Filtered.
samples will be processed using a 0.4.5-micrometer pore-size disposable capsule filter, chilled, and
maintained at 4-degress Celsius. Suspended sediment samples will be bottled and analyzed for
concentration and sand and tines composition. Discrete nutrient and chlorophyll samples will be
analyzed by the USGS National Water-Quality Laboratory. Suspended sediment samples will be analyzed
at the USGS Kentucky Sediment Laboratory. A full list of water-quality constituents can he found in
Exhibit'A'page 7 of 12.
'Fable l. |n addition tu water-clUality samples sent to the USG8Nutonu| Water- }mJiiy Laboratory,Uu
DSGS will uoUec1udiscrete sample monthly for analysis ofmuu ahvthc RJdnooud Sanitary District.
In addition to the discharge and continuous water-quality gage, other special investigative oNdico
may be identified by the Richniond Sanitary District that the USGS could provide Support for. (Jpon
further agreement ofuspecific scope and budget, the US{}S could collect additional samples usneeded.
These smnpl0 Could include but are not limited to sampling for cyunotoxins and harmful algal blooms,
and/or microbial Sourcu tracking of£ co// inthu watershed.
Table 1. Water-quality parameters for the East ForkVVhitewater River at Richmond, IN.
[mm/|'miUix,"m per liter;rmo'(w,maun nepho|ememc units;°c'degree Celsius;`"'standard unit;[is/cm, micro,iemen,pe/
centimeter atz5~C,'po/L;micrograms per liter
Reporting
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Nitrate plus nitrite M mg/L sensor Ultraviolet absorption
Turbidity 0.0 FNU sensor optical
Temperature n "[ sensor thcrmistor
pH V sv sensor electrode
Specific conductance 8 /o/cm sensor electrical
Dissolved oxygen 0 m8/L sensor optical
fluorescent chlorophyl p O yg/L spnsor, fluorescence
Mvo,escentphycpcyanin O pg/L sensor fluorescence
Total Nitrogen O0� mg/L. Laboratory
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Nitrate plus nitrate 0.04 mg/L Laboratory
Ammonia 0.01 nog/L Laboratory Opney-125
Nitrite 0.001 nng/L Laboratory OFl.93'1��
Phosphorus 0.004 mg/L Laboratory EPA 3651
Orthophosphate 0.004 mA/L Laboratory PFny»'125
Suspended Sedinnent[onc. 0.0 mg/L Laboratory A3TIVI D3977'97(2002)
Chlorophyll A, phytop|anktom 0.1 pQ/L Laboratory EPA 445 O
Pheophydn A' Ph�top|pnktmm 0.1 /L Laboratory EPA 445 O
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control
yuoUiy-unntno| samples, blanks and replicates, will be used iodcncnnine pmicniiuJ variability ill
meusurrmcotx. Each year, n blank and replicate will be collected and evaluated f*rammp|ing
cocKmuinoiion or |obmnacury bias. In the event that contamination or bias is idcudfitcd, the water
science center may uhmuoe to collect additional samples to further evaluate any aymcmuaic problem.
VVu1er'qmJi\y activities are conducted in accordance with the Quality-Assurance Mau for Water-
Quality Activities of16e OS(]8 0biu'KC11tucky'|ndionu Water Science Center(O}{|) and are further
noiUxcd in the US(3S lNoiioou\ Field Manual for the Collection *[\Vu *r'0ua|iiy Data(USGS`
variously dated). Any deviations from established protocols are ClOCUInClited in writing ind are
checked whhYuu|iiy-aoSuruncc samples. All continuous water-quality sensors uacd ill the oudy are
calibrated fb||owingUSGS melhoduhgy and manufacturerrcc"mmxndu|innx. project personnel, under
\be guidance n[the UK| VVSC' V/mcr'VuuJizy Specialist, will review uU field and laboratory analytical
results and /equccirr'wnuJyoiu orvcri6uu1ivn 6nmeach laboratory when necessary.
Products
All continuous water-quality data are provided provisionally in real-time on the National Water
hiformation System wcbsite(NWISweb) interface. Continuous and discrete water-quality data are
provided in approved format on NWISweb(https:/jwaterdata.usgs.gov/nwis), After publication,
statistically valid surrogate models will be available on NWISweb.
Timeline
The streaniflow and water-quality site will be maintained for 36 months under the proposed
extension.
Table 2: Proposed timetable for work.
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available to City of X X X X X X XIX X X X
Richmond
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Maintain continuous
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instrumentation
Finalize Surrogate models X X X X X X
Publish Surrogate Models X X X X X
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Electronic data made
available to City of X X X X X X X X X X X X
Richmond
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Budget Summary
The following budget. includes all the costs m operate and maintain the proposed greamOmwand
vvmo`qmJi|ygngeinc\mdingconhnuouxmmnborupcooion, discreteaump|ing, andSurroAotemodu|
validation. The /onm of,hispropouo| is for three years. 1hia prpjcct mccu Federal interests to receive
Federal Matching Funds, OUr director has authorized cooperative matching funds in the amount of 301Y0
m[pr jcctcoats. Those matching funds are shown ay^U8GS [MP`^ below.
Table 3:Three-year expenses bytask.
Richmond SD USGS CK8F Totm|
Task A: Discharge $ 30.100 UO $ 12.900.00 $ 43.000.00
Task 13� Water Quality $ 128.800.00 $ 55.200,00 $104.00100
TashC: Additional 8tmdyn TBD TBD TBD
TOTAL $ 159.000.00 $ 68.000,00 $227.00000
Table 4: Funding by fiscal year for continuation of the discharge (Task A) and continuous water-quality
gage (Task 13)at East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond Indiana.These costs include the addition of a
total algal sensor to the gage.
FY24 FY25 FY36 Total
RichrnondSQ $ 53.000.00 $ 53.000,00 $ 58.000.00 $159.000OO
USGSCK8F $ 22.000.00 $ 25.000M $ 23.000,00 $ 60.000M
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TOTAL 8 75.000.00 $ 78.000.00 $ 76.000M $227.000OO
Table 5: Proposed funding by fiscal year for cyano-toxin and harmful algal bloom (HAB) sampling
(Potential Task C to start in FY25 or 26).These costs would include 12 cyanotoxin samples per year with,
collection ofHA8 gene,samples tobe analyzed depending on toxin results,
FY35 FY26 Tote|
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Richmond SD $11.5OO8O $ 11.500,00 $ 28.000.00
UGQSCK8F $ 5.000,00 $ 5.000M $ 10.000M
$ 33.000.00
Table 6: Proposed funding by fiscal year for E. coli and microbial source tracking sampling (Potential Task
C to start in FY25 or 26). These costs would include 12 per year each total coliforms, E. coli, and
microbial source tracking genes forfoor selected markers.
FY25 FY26 Tota|
Richmond SD $10.00OU0 $ 15.000.00 $ 32.000.00
UGGSCK8F $ 7.000O0 $ 7.000.00 O 14.000.00
$ 46,000.00
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Exhibit'A"page 12 of 12
United States Department of the Interior
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
---. Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science ( enter
OHIO KENTUCKY INDIANA
6460 Busch Boulevard,Suite 100 9818 Bluegrass Parkway 5957 Lakeside Boulevard
Columbus,Ohio 43229-1737 Louisville,Kentucky 40299-1906 Indianapolis, Indiana 46278-1996
September 19,2023
Mr."rim Orrill
City of Richmond
2380 Liberty Ave.
Richmond, IN 47374
Dear Mr. Orrill,
Enclosed are two signed originals of our standard joint-funding agreement 24NHEA00000053 for the continuous
monitoring of nutrients and sediment in the East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, IN during the period
November 16,2023 through November 15,2026 in the amount of$159,000 from your agency. Geological
Survey contributions for this agreement are S68,000 for a combined total of$227,000. Please sign and return one
fully-executed original to Damon Williams at the Indianapolis address above.
Federal law requires that we have a signed agreement before we start or continue work. Please return the signed
agreement by November 16,2023. If, for any reason, the agreement cannot be signed and returned by the date
shown above, please contact Aubrey Bunch by phone number(317)697-1651 or email aurbunch4,usgs.gov to make
alternative arrangements.
This is a fixed cost agreement to be billed quarterly via Down Payment Request(automated Form 1)1-1040). Please
allow 30-days from the end of the billing period for issuance of the bill. If you experience any problems with your
invoice(s),please contact Damon Williams at phone number(317)741-6509 or email at dlwilliams@usgs.gov.
The results of all work performed under this agreement will be available for publication by the U.S. Geological
Survey. The U.S. Geological Survey appreciates the opportunity to work with the City of Richmond and looks
forward to continuing the relationship in future fiscal years.
Sincerely,
JEFFREY FREY tally 5 ig n ed by JEFFREY Fri1.11(
1540e:2.023.09.19!3:5540-041001
Jeffrey I
Director
Enclosure
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United States Department of the Interior
[Ls. GEoLoGicAL SURVEY
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center
OHIO KENTUCKY INDIANA
6460 Busch Boulevard, Suite 100 9818 Bluegrass Parkway 5957 Lakeside Boulevard
Columbus,Ohio 43229-1737 Louisville, Kentucky 40299-1906 Indianapolis, Indiana 46278-1996
September I 9, 2023
City of Richmond
2380 Liberty Ave.
Richmond, IN 47374
USGS Partner and Cooperator
1.1SGS is requesting the authority to use your agency mark. The IISGS will only allow usage of
logos that have written permission from the organization directly. Some examples of usage
include (hut are not limited to) internal and public facing websites, PowerPoint presentations,
and published reports/articles.
As a valued partner/cooperator. we want to proudly display your logo, however, we require
written permission from your organization allowing the USGS to use your logo.
I would encourage you to send us an approved logo along with this written/signed permission.
The electronic version of the logo or an internet link can be emailed to jeitisg . pv
By signing this permission slip below. I am granting the USGS usage of the organizational logo
on US(IS sites and products.
of the give the USGS
permission to use our logo as outlined above.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to continuing our partnership into the
future.
Sincerely,
JEFFREYFREY upl","Ls.-',g„ ,1,46'.E:>',,Rit-'„Z(,,
Jeffrey Frey
Director
U.S. Department of the Interior Cvmnnne,#: 6VVOOu583o
Fo'm9'13G6 U.S. Geological Survey Agmement#: Z4mgpxoVVnVDB
(K8aY2O1Q) Joint Funding Agreement Project#: NFO06«VQ
FOR
TIN ���35'5VVz174
Water Resource Investigations
Fixed Cost Agreement YES[xlNO[ ]
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the November 16,2023 by the U,S, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, OKI Water
Science Center, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, party of the first part, and the City of
Richmond party of the second part.
1 The parties hereto agree that subject to the availability of appropriations and in accordance with their respective
authorities there shall be maintained for the continuous monitoring of nutrients and sediment in the East Fork
VYUitewator River at Richmond, IN (per attachment), herein called the program. The U3GS legal authority in43 USC
36C;4JUGC50. and 43U3C50b,
2. The following amounts shall be contributed to cover all of the cost of the necessary field and analytical work
directly related to this program. 2(b) include In-Kind-Services in the amount of$0.00
(a) $60.000 by the party orthe first part during the period
November 16. 2O23to November 15. 2U2O
(b) $159.000 by the party of the second part during the period
November 16. 2023to November 15. 2020
(c) Contributions are provided by the party of the first part through other USGS regional or national programs,
in the amnoot of: $0
Description of the USGS regional/national program:
(d) Additional or reduced amounts by each party during the above period or succeeding periods as may be
determined by mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters between the parties,
(e) Theperformanoe period maybe changed by Mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters
between the parties.
3. The costs of this program may be paid by either party in conformity with the laws and regulations respectively
governing each party.
4. The field and analytic.,- work pertaining to this prograrn shall be under the direction of or subject to periodic review
byanauthnhzed representative of the party of the first part,
5. The areas to be included in the program ahoU be determined by mutual agreement between the parties hereto or
their authorized representatives. The methods employed in the field arid office shall be those adopted hy the party cf
the first part to insure the required standards of accuracy subject to modification by mutual agreement.
6, During the course of this program, all field and analytical work of either par-ty pertaining to this program shall be
open to the inspection of the other,party, and if the work is not being carried an in a mutually satisfactory manne,,
either party may t*rm|mallethis agreement upon 50 days written notice tnthe other party.
7. The original records resulting from this program will be deposited in the office of origin of those records. Upon
request, copies of the original records will be provided to the office of the other party.
D. Thomops. records orreports resulting from this program e»ao be made available tnthe public ao promptly as
possible. The maps, records o,reports normally will bepublished by the party of the first part, However, the party o/
the second part reserves the right to publish the results of this program, and if already published by the party of the
first part shall, upon request, be furnished by the party of the first part, at cost, impressions suitable for purposes of
reproduction similar to that for,which the original copy was prepared. The maps, records or reports published by
either party shall contain a statement of the cooperative relations between the parlies. The Parties acknowledge that
scientific information and data developed aom result of the Scope of Work (S0V4 are Subject uz applicable USG3
rovio=, approval, and release requirements,which are available onthe USGS Fundamental Science Practices
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(K8ay2U1Q) U.S.Geological Survey 4K,epment#:Z4mgpxOVVV0V53
Joint Funding Agreement p,v]pow: mrouGxvQ
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TIN#: 35'0001174
Water Resource Investigations
9� Billing for this agreement will ue rendered quarterly, Invoices not paid within 6V days hnm the billing date will bear
Interest, Penalties, and Administrative cost at the annual rate pursuant the Debt Collection Act of 1982, (codified at
31 U&C. A 3717) established by the U.S, Treasury.
uSG8 Technical Point o,Contact Customer Technical Point of Contact
Name'. Aubrey Bunch Namo� TimOrriU
GupeMsoryOio|ogist Pretmatmant/Lab/0paraVarn(Record
Address: 5957 Lakeside Blvd. Address: 2380 Liberty Ave,
Indianapolis, |N46278 Richmond, |N47374
Telephone: (317)097'1651
Fax: (317)290'5313 Telephone: (705)983-7447
Email: aorbunch@usgo.gov Fax: (765)962-2669
Email: VzniU@hchmondindiana.gov
VSGO Billing Point of Contact Customer Billing Point ofContact
Name', Damon Williams Name, TimQnhU
Bud0etAna|yst PngpaatrnenVLab/OperamrnfRecord
Address, 5S57 Lakeside Blvd. Add/eon: 2300 Liberty Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46278 Richmond, |N47374
Telephone: (317)741'6509
Fa,: (317)290'3318 Te|ephome� (765) 903-74*7
Emai|� d|wi||imme@uoga,gov Fax: (755) 963-2669
Email: tor Uyghdhmondimdiana.gov
U.G. Geological Survey
United States City vfRichmond
Department cxInterior
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