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A RESOLUTION AUTFWRIZING .A .:101NT FUNDING AGREEMENT
FOR WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS FOR STREA.MFLOW AND WArIKR.
QUALITY 'PROJECT ON THE EAST FORK, WHITE WATER, RIVER
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Indiana, Department of Sanitation, acting by and through its
Board of Sanitary Commissioners fir 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.
WHERES, the U.S. Geological Survey, Indiana-Kentucky Water Science Center, United States
Department of the Int,-n7ior (hereinafter "USGS"), has conducted tests to ascertain the streamflow
and water quality on the East Fork. Whitewater River in Richmond, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, 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:
1.. 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, orthophosphate, water
temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity at the East
Fork Whitewater stream.flow 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 measure 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:
a. 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
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water- quality characteristics of surface water, and assessment of water resources and
its suitability to meet human and ecosystem needs.
b. 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.
c. Deliver timely hydrologic data, analyses, and decision-support tools seamlessly to
support water-resource decisions.
WHEREAS, USGS submitted a proposal to R.SD in May of 2020 for Continuation of Super
Cia.ge to Monitor Nutrients and Sediment at the East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond,
Indiana, which proposal is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit "A".
WHEREAS, USGS has submitted to R.SD a Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources
Investigations, Agreement No. 21INITUFA00000053, Project No. NFOOGWQ, dated September
17, 2020 for the continuation of monitoring nutrients and sediment for the strew-I-Wow and water
quality project on the Fast .Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, Indiana, during the period from
November 16, 2020 Through November 1.5, 2023, in the amount of $160,800 from RSD, and
$69,000 from USGS„, for a total project cost of $229,800. A copy of said Joint Funding
Agreement for Water Resources Investigations, Agreement No. 21 N.FJEA00000053 and Project
No. NFOOGWQ is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, it is in the 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; and
WHEREAS, R.SD has the funds within its budget to enter into the Joint Funding Agreement. for
Water Resources Investigations with USGS.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Sanitary Commissioners of the
Sanitary District of Richmond, Indiana, that. said Board now approves the need for the May
2020 Proposal for Continuation of Super Gage to Monitor Nutrients and Sediment at the East
Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, Indiana submitted by U.S. Geological Survey and for
authorization for the Richmond Sanitary District to accept said proposal by U.S. Geological
Survey, as set forth in Exhibit "A'.
BE IT FURTHER RES 0 L VED by the Board of Sanitary Commissioners of the Sanitary.
District of Richmond, Indiana, that said Board approves the Joint Funding Agreement for Water
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Resources Investigations, Agreement No. 21NFJFA0000005, Project No. NFOOCJWQ and dated
September 17, 2020, with the U.S. Geological Survey for continuation of super gage to monitor
nutrients and sediment at the East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, Indiana for the period
from November 16, 2020 to November 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $160,800 by the
Richmond Sanitary District and $69,000 by the U.S. Geological Survey, for a total project cost
of$229,800, as set forth in Exhibit
Passed and Adopted this day of September, 2020 by the Board of Sanitary
Commissioners of the Richmond Sanitary District of the City of Richmond, Indiana.
BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE RICJIMONI) SANITARY DISTRICT
Sue Miller, President
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Greg Stiens, Member
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Background
The East Fork Whitewater River is a tributary of the Whitewater River in eastern Indiana(fig. ")
with a length of approximately 5'7 mftes, IThe source at the East Fork Whitewater River is in Darke
County,Ohio(USGS,2017). After entry into Wayne County, Indiana, the East Fork Whitewater River
flows southerly 01:tough the city of Richmond and continues 22 miles to Brookville Reservoir, The
majority of the East Fork Whitewater River lies in the Tipton 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;Malott, 1922). The East Fork Whitewater River is incised into the Tipton Till Plain
and los local relielof greater than 100 ft. (Woodfield, 1994).
The dominant land use in the East Fork Whitewater Basin is agriculture(Debrewer and others,
2000). The largest urban center within the basin is the city of Richmond, IN with a 2016 population of
35,854 persons which is a 2.6%decline from 2010(US Census Bureau, 2017). 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
Darn 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 coil bacteria(Indiana Department of Environmental Management, 2007),
Principal pollution sources included non-point agricultural runoff and point-sources resulting from
anthropogenic discharges and combined sewage overflows. 2014, the USGS performed an analysis
of data collected by 1DEM'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 sitows 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.
The Richmond Sanitary District is located near the southern end of Richmond, IN,This
wastewater treatment plant discharges approximately 10 million gallons per day of recycled wastewater
to the East Fork Whitewater River(City of Richmond,2017a). The wastewater, approximately 20
percent industrial and 80 percent residential waste,undergoes an extensive process of cleaning
Met udirig preliminary treatment,primary treatment,grease and scum removal, secondary treatment,
tertiary treatment,disinfection and final aeration prior to discharge into the river, The Riclunond
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,20174
Currently,tie 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,pl-I,dissolved oxygen, and turbidity),an in-
situ optical nitrate plus nitrite monitor, and a wet chemistry orthophosphate monitor.The Super gage site
is visited 20 or more times per year to maintain sensors and monitors(calibration and cleaning). Equal-
width increment discrete samples for nutrients and sediment are collected at least 8 times per year
following DSOS protocols. Discrete samples are collected to evaluate if continuous monitor data are
representativa of the stream cross-section and for validation of nutrient and sediment surrogate models.
Currently,the USGS developed surrogate models for suspended sad neat total nitrogen, and total
phosphorus for the East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond. These models are reader review and a
USGS Scientific Investigation Report will be published to document the models for total nitrogen and
total phosphorus. After publication,the models will be used compute concentrations and loads of each
constituent,and will be available on publicly available L.1SGS wchsites, as par the agreement ending on
November 15,2020.
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Problem and Objectives
Anthropogenic activities that occur within the East Fork Whitewater River Bashi,including point and
non-point source agricultural and urban activities and combined sewage overflows,directly affect the
water-quality of the East Fork Whitewater River and water bodies downstream. Water within and from
this watershed are regularly used for drinking water sources,industry,and recreational activities including
at the Brookville Reservoir and other downstream locales. Elistorically,runoff events have led to the
infiltration of pollutants into the East Fork Whitewater River,negatively affecting water quality, The
Richmond Sanitary District is currently using USGS data as an additional tool to monitor the water
quality of the East Fork Whitewater River in real-titne(fig.3). The extension of real-time monitoring
will continue to provide the City of Richmond with a management tool to help ensure adequate steps arc
taken to reduce pollution and safeguard the public's health. The Richmond Sanitary I)istrict is taking
steps to reduce the impact of combined sewage overflows and will utilize the real-lime data to monitor
future irnprovemet,ts, Additionally,models are being developed to quantify total nitrogen and total
phosphorus concentrations and loads,which may offer insight on the relationship of nutrients to
occurrence of I EATI's(Schindler and others,2016).Tlic continuous estimate of nitrogen and phosphorus
concentrations and loads may identify time periods that are critical I'm nutrient transfer and may help
identify potential sources of these nutrients.
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December 31,2020.
Project Scope
This study includes the continuation of operation and maintenance of continuous water-quality
monitors in the East Fork WhitewaterRiver at Richmond,TN from November 16, 2020 to November 15,
2023.
The specific tasks are to:
1, Provide continuous measurements of streamflow for the East Fork Whitewater River at
Test Road in Richmond, IN;
2. Provide continuous measurements of nitrate plus nitrite, orthophosphate, water
temperature,specific conductance,p11, dissolved oxygen,and turbidity at the East Fork
VOIntewater River streamflow gage;and
3, Collett discrete water-quality samples of nutrients and sediments to validate models that
are used to compute concentrations and loads of total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and
suspended sediment.
Relevance and Benefits
Benefits of this investigation to project partners and others include:
• Strevriflow data that may be used to potentially provide early warnings of flood
cond7i,inns;
• Data to evaluate annual and seasonal water-quality conditions of the East Fork
Whitewater River;
• Information that may be used to better understand the effects of management decisions
by the city of Richmond, local water supply companies, and power production entities;
• Baseine data that may bc 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; and
• Information that may be used to drive effective changes to regulations or procedures.
Approach
A USGS Strearnflow Gaging Station and continuous water-quality monitors were deployed on the
East Fork,Whitewater River at Test Road in Richmond,IN in October 2017,and will continue to be
maintained according to procedures outlined in Wagner and others(2006)and Pellerin and others(2013).
Water-quality monitors currently installed at the site(table 1) include a Satlantic Suna (nitrate plus
nitrite), Seabird HydroCycle P(orthophosphate),and a YSI EXO2 multi-parameter sonde(water
temperature,specific conductance, pH,dissolved oxygen, and turbidity).
Measurements will continue to be recorded every IS minutes,and the USGS will display the
provisioival data on the web in near-real time. Reviewed and approved final data will be available from
the USGS online,data base,National Water Information System website
(https://cloi.plg/10.5066LF/F55K1N).The continuous instrumentation will be serviced minimally every 3
weeks during the p.owing season(April—October)and every 4 weeks otherwise to maintain the
instruments and assess measurement accuracy following established USGS protocols,
Concentrations in discrete samples are used to confirm continuous readings of nitrate plus nitrite and
orthophosphate. Discrete samples are also used for the validation of surrogate models developed for this
site. The USGS will collect 8-10 discrete water-quality samples during each year of the extension period
(Nov, 16,2020 through Nov, 15,2023),with a focus on high flow events. Using documented USGS
protocols,samples will be collected using the equal:-width increment method to represent the range of
hydrologic and seasonal conditions observed at the site(USGS,variously dated). Whole water samples
will be collected and acidified for preservation, Filtered samples will he processed using a 0.45-
micrometer pore-s:ze disposable capsule filler,chilled, and maintained at 4-degrees Celsius.Discrete
nutrient samples will be analyzed by the USGS National Water-Quality Laboratory...Suspended sediment
samples will be bottled and analyzed for concentration and sand/fine composition by the USGS Kentucky
Sediment Laboratory.
The USGS will measure streanfflow at the USGS streamflow gaging station on the East Fork
Whitewater River at Richmond, IN 6 to 8 times per year,with additional visits during storm events.
Table 1.Water-quality parameters measured at the East Fork Whitewater River at Richmond,
img/I,milligram per liter;FNIU,format in nephol M otric units;°C,degree Celsius;so,standard unit;us/cm,microslemen per
centimeter at 25.°C
Reporting
Parameter Limit Units Determination Method
Nitrate plus nitrite OJ mg/I. sensor Ultraviolet absorption
Turbidity 0.0 ENU sensor optical
Temperature 0 sensor thermistor
pH 0 su Sensor electrode
Specific conductance 0 ps/cm sensor electrical
Dissolved oxygen 0 mg/t. sensor optical
Total Nitrogen 0.05 mg/L Laboratory Patton and Kryskalla,2003
Nitrate plus nitrate 0.04 mg/I, Laboratory Patton and Kryskalla,2011
Ammonia 0.01 mg/t, Laboratory Fishman,1993
Nitrite 0,001 rng/L Laboratory Fishman, 1993
Phosphorus 0.004 mg/L Laboratory EPA 365.1(US EPA,1993)
Orthophosphate 0,004 mg/L Laboratory Fishman,1.993
Suspended Sediment Core, 0.0 ing/I., Laboratory Guy, 1969
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Quality-control samples, blanks and replicates,will he used to quantify bias and variability in
measurements.Bach year,one blank and one replicate discrete sample will be collected. In the evend
that contamination is identified,the water science center may choose to collect additional samples to
further evaluate any systematic problem. Water-quality activities are conducted in accordance with
the Quality-Assurmce Plan for Water-Quality Activities of the USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water
Science Center(OKI) and are further outlined in the 1....1SOS National Field Manual.for the Collection
of Water-Quality Data(USGS,variously dated). Any deviations from established protocols are
documented in writing and are checked with quality-control samples. All continuous water-quality
sensors used in the study are calibrated following USGS methodology(Wagner and others,2006)and
manufacturer recommendations. Project personnel, under the guidance of the OKI WSC Water-Quality
Specialist, will review all.field and laboratory analytical results and request re-analysis or verification
from each laboratcry when necessary,
Products
All continuous water-quality data are provided provisionally in real-time on the National Water
Information System website(NWISweb) interface. Continuous and discrete water-quality data are
pi ovidffl in approved format on NW1Sweb(hilpsj(Aoljorg,at) '-.I066/filP55..K,„IN),Attur publication,
statistically valid surrogate models will be available at USGS Real-time Water Quality Data for the
Nation(nrtwq.usgs.gov),
Timeline
The proposed extensiotic(gilinttes operation of tile sti cam flow and wale'-quality site ftir 36
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Instrumentation
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Instrumentation
Begin Project Suitintaty X X X X X X X X
Report
Budget Stuninary
The following budget includes costs to operate and inaintain the proposed streamflow and water-
quality gage including corttinitotts litonitor operation,discrete sarniiling,and stIrrogate anode! validation
for 36 months(table 2). This project meets lc-der al interests hiteceive Federal Matching l?unds. Our
director leas authorized matching fluids in the amount of 30%of project costs. Those inalchirtg funds ale
shown as"USG'S share"below(table 3).
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USGS Streamflow' $11,000 $14,000 $14,000 $42,0(:)0
USGS Super Gage $62,600 $62,600 $62,600 $187,800
Total $76,600 $76,600 $76,600 $2.29,800
Table 3..._Proposed Funding, 2020-2023
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total
USGS share $23,000 $23,000 $23,000 $69,000
City of Richmond $53,600 $53,600 $53,600 $160,800
TOTAL $76,600 __.. $76,600 $76,600 $229,800___.
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Form 9-1366 U.S. Department of the Interior Customer 6000005830
(May 2018) U.S. Geological Survey Agreement tt:21NFJFA00000053
Joint Funding Agreement Project#: NFOOGWQ
FOR TIN41:35-6001174
Water Resource Investigations
Fixed Cost Agreement YES[X] NO[
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the November 16, 2020, by the U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, OKI Water
Science Center, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OFTHE INTERIOR, party of the first part, and the City of
Richmond, a municipal corporation acting through its board of Sanitary Commissioners, 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 in cooperation the continuous monitoring of nutrients arid sediment in the East
Fork Whitewater River at Richmond, Indiana (per attachment), herein called the program.The USGS legal authority
is 43 USC 36C; 43 USC 50,and 43 USC 50b,
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(h)include In-Kind-Services in the amount of$0.00
(a) $69,000 by the party of the first part during the period
November 16, 2020 to November 15, 2023
(b) $160,800 by the party of the second part during the period
November 16, 2020 to November 15, 2023
(c) Contributions are provided by the party of the first part through other USGS regional or national programs,
in the amount cf:$0
Description of tie USGS regional/national program: N/A
(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) The performance period may be 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 analytical work pertaining to this program shall be under the direction of or subject to periodic review
by an authorized representative of the party of the first part.
5.The areas to be included in the program shall be determined by mutual agreement between the parties hereto or
their authorized representatives. The methods employed in the field and office shall be those adopted by the party of
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 party pertaining to this program shall be
open to the irrspection of the other party, and if the work is not being carried on in a mutually satisfactory manner,
either party may terminate this agreement upon 60 days written notice to the 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.
8.The maps, records o'reports resulting from this program shall be made available to the public as promptly as
possible.The maps, records or reports normally will he published by the party of the first part. However, the party of
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 tat for which the original copy was prepared.The maps, records or reports published by
either party shall contaii a statement of the cooperative relations between the parties. The Parties acknowledge that
scientific information and data developed as a result of the Scope of Work(SOW)are subject to applicable USGS
review,approval, and release requirements, which are available on the USGS Fundamental Science Practices
website thltps://wwwwql ,uovLabgutiorganizationiscience-sqpport/science-quality-ancleintestrily/furidamelitakscierice-
practices).
Fomn9-1366 U.S. Department of the Interior Customer#:00noU0583V
(Wqny20l8) U.S. Geological Survey Agreement#:ZlNFIF40000O053
Joint Funding Agreement Project V: NF0VGVVQ
TIN �35oo0zz74
FOR '
Water Resource Investigations
9. Billing for this agn:nrmen\will be rendered quarterly. Invoices not paid within 6O days from the billing date will bear
Interest, Penalties, and Administrative cost at the annual rate pursuant the Debt Collection Act of 1g82. (codified a\
31U.S.C.§ 3717)established by the U.G.Treasury,
USGG Technical Point ofContact Customer Technical Point ofContact
Name: Aubrey Bunch Namo� TimOni||
bioNEist Pretroatmont/Lab/Opm,amrvfRecord
Address: 5g57 Lakeside Blvd, Address: Richmond Sanitary District 2JD0Liberty
indianzapo|iu. |w48zrV Ave.
Telephone: (311)500£783 Richmond, |w47ar«
Fax: (317)290'3313 Telephone: (/65)983'7417
Email: aurUvnch@vsqs.Vvv Fax: (765) 862'2669
Email: mrhUKghrhnnondind/evagnv
USGS Billing Point cf Contact Customer Billing Point,f Contact
Name: DsmonvNxiomo Name: TimOviU
Budget Analyst pora tor o[Record
Address: 5g57 Lakeside Blvd. 4dgmom: Richmond Sanitary District 23O0Liberty
Indianapolis, |N4627n Ave.
Telephvne� (317)600'2774 Richmond, |N47374
Fox: (317)290'3313 Telephone: (765)983-7447
Email: diwi||iennn@umgs.gov Fox: (765)962-2008
Email: mrri||Kghchmondindiana.gov
U.S.Geological Survey
United States City ofRichmond
Department ofInterior
Signature S|vnmures
|�F���y my��u�o by
~ JEFREY FREY
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FRP/ ��"
By � `�*����«n Dato: VVV17/2n2V B Date:
Name:Jeffrey Frey Na nw:
Title: 0momr Title:
Date:
Title:
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City of Richmond
Attachment for 2INFJFA00000053
11/16/2020 lo 11/15/2023
SURFACE WATER
SITE NO, DIFF USGS CUST, OTHER TOTAL
NUMBER DESCRIPTION CODE UNITS FACTOR FUNDS CASH FUNDS COST
03275500 FAST FORK WHITEWATER RIVER AT RICHMOND,IN
Full Range Streamtlow Station OCONT 0.7 1 $4,200 $9,800
Full Range Stroarnflow Station OCONT 0.7 1 $4,200 $9,800
Full Range Stream!low Station ()COM 0.7 1 $4,200 $9,800
SW Total: $42,000
SW Grand Total: $12,600 $29,400 $42,000
SITE NO. DIFF USGS CUST. OTHER TOTAL
NUMBER DESCRIPTION CODE UNITS FACTOR FUNDS CASH FUNDS COST
03275500 EAST =ORK WHITEWATER RIVER AT RICHMOND,IN
Water Duality,Continuous WOCC)NT 0,7 1 $18,800 $43,800
Water Cuality,Continuous WOCONT 0.7 1 $18,800 $43,800
Water Duality,Continuous WOCONT 0,7 1 $18,800 $43,800
WO Total: $187,800
WQ Grand Total: $56,400 $131,400 8187,800
-----
SUMMARY FOR 2i NFJFA00000053
City of Richmond
USGS CUST, OTHER TOTAL
TYPE FUNDS CASH FUNDS COST
SURFACE WATER(SVV) $12,600 $29,400 $42,000
(WO) $56,400 $131,400 5187,800
GRAND TOTAL 569,000 $160,800 5229,800
Form 9-1366 U.S. Department of the Interior Customer ri:6000005830
(May 2018) U.S. Geological Survey Agreement U:21NFJIA00000053
Joint Funding Agreement Project tt:NFOOGWQ
FOR TIN 0:35-6001174
Water Resource Investigations
Fixed Cost Agreement YES[X] NO[ ]
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the November 16, 2020, 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, a municipal corporation acting through its board of Sanitary Commissioners, party of the second part.
1. The parties hereto agree that subject to the availability of appropriations arid in accordance with their respective
authorities there shall be maintained in cooperation the continuous monitoring of nutrients arid sediment in the East
Fork Whitewater River al Richmond, Indiana (per attachment), herein called the program.The USGS legal authority
is 43 USC 36,C; 43 USC 50, and 43 USC 50b,
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) $69,000 by the party of the first part during the period
November 16,2020 to November 15, 2023
(b) $160,800 by the party of the second part during the period
November 16,2020 to November 15, 2023
(c) Contributions are provide,'ht,111.rvri,,r‘f th firck nart threllinh nthPr I 1..qr.,,g rPri innal or national programs,
in the amount of:$0
Description of the USG:
[4?-- (2(.
\ I -4--
(d) Additional or reduced at ng periods as may be
determined by mutual a the parties.
(e) The performance perioc .1 exchange of letters
between the parties.
3.The costs of this program ma ,gulations respectively
governing each party.
4.The field and analytical work r subject to periodic review
by an authorized representative
5.The areas to be included in tl veen the parties hereto or
their authorized representatives )se adopted by the party of
the first part to insure the requir I agreement.
6. During the course of this pro to this program shall be
open to the inspection of the other party, and it me work is not neing carrleu on III a illUlUdllY satisfactory manner,
either party may terminate this agreement upon 60 days written notice to the 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.
8.The maps, records or reports resulting from this program shall be made available to the public as promptly as
possible.The maps,records or reports normally will be published by the party of the first part. However, the party of
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 tat 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 parties. The Parties acknowledge that
scientific information and data developed as a result of the Scope of Work (SOW)are subject to applicable USGS
review, approval, and release requirements,which are available on the USGS Fundamental Science Practices
website(littos://www,usus.qov/aboutiorqainizationiscience-suport/science-quality-and-inteq_riAy/fundamentakscience-
prac)ices)
Form 9-1366 U.S. Department of the Interior Customer tt:6000005830
(May 2018) U.S. Geological Survey Agreement if:21NFJFA00000053
Joint Funding Agreement Project ft: NFOOGWQ
FOR TIN if:35-6001174
Water Resource Investigations
9. Billing for this agreement will be rendered quarterly. Invoices not paid within 60 days from 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.S.C.§ 3717)established by the U.S.Treasury.
USGS Technical Point of Contact Customer Technical Point of Contact
Name: Aubrey Bunch Name: Tim Orrill
Biologist Pretreatment/Lab/Operator of Record
Address: 5957 Lakeside Blvd. Address: Richmond Sanitary District 2380 Liberty
Indianapolis, IN 46278 Ave.
Telephone: (317)600-2783 Richmond, IN 47374
Fax: (317)290-3313 Telephone: (765)983-7447
Email: aurburich@usgs.gov Fax: (765)962-2669
Email: torrill@richmondindiana.gov
USGS Billing Point of Contact Customer Billing Point of Contact
Name: Damcn Williams Name: Tim Orrill
Budget Analyst Pretreatment/Lab/Operator of Record
Address: 5957 Lakeside Blvd. Address: Richmond Sanitary District 2380 Liberty
Indianapolis, IN 46278 Ave.
Telephone: (317)600-2774 Richmond, IN 47374
Fax: (317)290-3313 Telephone: (765)983-7447
Email: dlwilliams@usgs.gov Fax: (765)962-2669
Email: torrill@richmondindiana.gov
U.S. Geological Survey
United States City of Richmond
Department of Interior
Signature Signatures
JEFFREY ,D,1:11,tsanycd by
By FREY Date:2020.09.1% °
1 5:45:59-04'00 Date:09/17/2020 By Date:
Name:Jeffrey Frey Narne: Z...11 174 e_ • /77/lie
043r(i
Title: Director Title: Pie sv&en V--
By6., Date: /
Name: -----
Title:
Date:
N e:
City of Richmond
Attachment for 2INFJFA00000053
11/16/2020 to 11/15(2023
SURFACE WATER
SITE NO. CAFE USGS CUST, OTHER TOTAL
NUMBER DESCRIPTION CODE UNITS FACTOR FUNDS CASH FUNDS COST
03275500 EAST :0111<WHITEWATER RIVER AT RICHMOND.IN
Full nge Slrearntlow Station MONT 0.7 1 $4,200 $9,800
Full Runge Slrownflow Station OCONT 0.7 1 $4,200 $9,800
Full Range Strearnflow Station QCONI 0.7 1 $4,200 $9.800
SW Total: $42,000
SW Grand Total: $12,600 $29,400 $42,000
SITE NO. DIFF USGS GUST. OTHER TOTAL
NUMBER DESCRIPTION CODE UNITS FACTOR FUNDS CASH FUNDS COST
03275560 EAST CORK WHITEWATER RIVER AT RICHMOND,IN
Water Duality,Continuous WOG ONT 0,7 1 $18,800 $43,800
Water Duality,Continuous WQCONT 0.7 1 $18,800 $43,800
Water Duality,Continuous WOCONT 0.7 1 $18,800 $43,800
WQ Total: $187,800
WQ Grand Total: $55,400 5131,400 5187,800
SUMMARY FOR 2INFJFA00000053
City of Richmond
USGS GUST, OTHER TOTAL
TYPE FUNDS CASH FUNDS COST
SURFACE WATER(SW) $12,600 $29,400 $42,000
(WO) 556,400 $131,400 5187,800
GRAND TOTAL 569,000 $160,800 $229,800