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AUTHORIZATION LETTER CONTRACT NO. 311
Regional Storm Water Management Program
of North Central Texas:
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) FY2001 Administrative and
Implementation Assistance
The NCTCOG and the City of Fort Worth(hereafter referred to as the"participant")have executed an Interlocal
Agreement to provide a structure through which the participants can pursue initiatives that assist with the Regional
Storm Water Management Program. The Interlocal Agreement established a structure by which a Regional Storm
Water Management Coordinating Council may identify specific activities to be carried out by NCTCOG,and/or
professional agencies,with cost allocations to be determined through Coordinating Council consensus. The
participants to this agreement have reviewed the NCTCOG proposed work plan(Attachment A) for FY2001, which
includes NCTCOG assistance to the participants for administrative and implementation support of storm water related
activities and the cost share arrangement(Attachment B)for funding of this effort.
In accordance with Article 2,Paragraph 5,and Article 4 of the Interlocal Agreement,the purpose of this letter is to
authorize the participant's share of the FY2001 Work Program as follows:
NCTCOG Administrative and Implementation Assistance for the
Regional Storm Water Management Program in the amount of: $ 18,306
NCTCOG Administration of the USGS Cooperative Monitoring
Program in the amount of: $ 4,152
Total Amount: $ 221,458
Execution of this Authorization Letter is considered a formal part of the Interlocal Agreement,and obligates the
participant's cost share as identified above. Billing of the participant by NCTCOG for these services will be made no
more frequently than monthly,and will be based on the prorated share of deliverables received by the participant.
NCTCOG will invoice the participant for its costs incurred resulting from the FY2001 work program, and the
participant shall remit the amount of the invoice to NCTCOG within thirty(30)calendar days of receipt of the invoice.
In the event that the participant does not accept the goods or services or finds an error in the invoice,the participant
shall notify the NCTCOG Senior Environmental Planner who is responsible for executing this program as soon as
possible within the 30 calendar day period,and shall make payment not less than ten(10)calendar days after the
problem(s)are corrected or the error is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties. In the event that payment of invoiced
goods or services is not received by the NCTCOG within 30 calendar days of receipt of the accepted invoice,
NCTCOG is authorized to charge the participant interest in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act.
Work under this program may continue beyond September 30,2001,to complete the authorized FY2001 work
program. However,costs for the work program will not exceed the participant's cost share as agreed to in this
authorization letter.
The undersigned,duly authorized to make such obligations,represents NCTCOG's and the City of Fort Worth's
agreement to these provisions.
(Signature) M' a Eastland, Executive Director
North Central Texas Council of
Charles Boswell Governments
(Typed Name)
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Attachment A
FY01 NCTCOG Work Program
October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001
Regional Strategy for Managing Storm Water in North Central Texas
Under Interlocal Agreements for a Regional Storm Water Management Program, the North Central
Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is continuing to work with local governments and others
to develop a regional strategy to address storm water quality issues affecting the waterways of North
Central Texas. The regional program is a cooperative partnership among all interested cities of the
Metroplex, two Texas Department of Transportation Districts, and other participating north central
Texas cities. NCTCOG will provide assistance in developing cooperative management programs
that will address local water quality issues and lead to water quality improvements. The key work
program activities to be undertaken through NCTCOG under these Interlocal Agreements during
FY01 (October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001) are outlined below.
FY01 Storm Water Management Program Assistance
The NPDES Phase I storm water permits and the finalized Phase II storm water rules identify a
number of management programs to reduce the impact of urban runoff on water quality that must be
implemented by permittees. The State has launched a TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) Program
to address water bodies that are not meeting State water quality standards. The TMDL Program will
ultimately require participation by local governments. The State is also developing programs to
protect water supply sources from pollutant impacts. As a regional planning agency, NCTCOG
seeks to facilitate cooperative regional programs while assisting individual permit holders to meet
specific permit requirements. As part of this work scope, NCTCOG will not only provide services that
enable participants to satisfy future and present permit requirements in a cost-effective and
coordinated way, but also to set an appropriate course for a comprehensive, coordinated Regional
Storm Water Management Program. While the various State and Federal programs have distinct
differences in their requirements and approaches, they all seek a common goal to achieve improved
water quality. NCTCOG will build upon these common elements and construct a program that is
based on common approaches, cooperative efforts and collective concerns. The work program will
address regionwide, watershed and community (local) level issues through the following:
• Strategy Implementation
• Knowledge and Information Transfer
• Development Enhancement
NCTCOG will coordinate a separately funded component to address NPDES Phase I permit
requirements for:
• Cooperative Monitoring
Implementation of the Regional Storm Water Management Program will involve a multi-year effort.
NCTCOG anticipates that there will be multi-year regional activities within NCTCOG work scope
proposals that are considered on a fiscal year basis. Staff will annually review multi-year milestones,
schedules and regional opportunities for participants, and prepare information and implementation
options to help meet permit requirements and milestones in subsequent years...
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Attachment A (cont.)
Strategy Implementation
With the development of a regional strategy document in I=Y99, the regional program has a
framework to move forward and accomplish the goals set forth therein. The regional 'strategy's
primary focus is the identification of cooperative elements that serve multiple parties and satisfy
regulatory requirements. Although general categories were identified as fruitful for cooperative
ventures, the development of specific programs is on-going. Using a watershed approach, the
program seeks to address cooperative storm water management issues while tying in to other,
related water quality programs such as TMDL and source water protection.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS: To assist the regional participants in their implementation of a regional
strategy for storm water and water quality management, NCTCOG will provide the following
assistance or services:
1. Coordinate and facilitate meetings. Key to the development of a regional effort will be open
discussions among the participants. NCTCOG will provide support for regular roundtable
discussions and work sessions to discuss' strategy implementation and other permit-related
issues. Staff will arrange for meetings, compose and mail meeting notices, agendas and
background information. The Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council
(RSWMCC) provides oversight for the regional program and directs the activities of the NCTCOG
staff. Staff will arrange and administer four meetings of the RSWMCC over the course of the
fiscal year (1 per quarter). In addition, staff will arrange watershed roundtable meetings in each
of the 4 watersheds at a minimum of once every other quarter (minimum of 2 per year, others as
needed). The roundtables will be used to receive local input regarding the program and to
conduct technical workshops on various storm water topics of interest.
2. Host regional special topic forums. NCTCOG will facilitate up to 2 forum or workshop events
that provide an opportunity to explore topics of interest, hear about programs in companion cities,
and share experiences. Potential topics to be addressed can include Phase II regulations,
revisiting the 6 Phase II minimum measures, watershed monitoring, funding mechanisms or any
other topics identified by the Regional Storm Water Management Coordination Council.
3. Identify regional cooperative opportunities. An element essential to the success of the
regional strategy is identification of opportunities for regional cooperation. NCTCOG will continue
to assist the committee in identifying opportunities for regional cooperation. Where interest is
expressed, NCTCOG will explore options for cooperative purchasing of promotional items, public
educational items, storm drain signage, etc.
4. Assess needs and shared responsibilities. Some entities have existing programs that will
fulfill permit requirements, while others may need to develop or refine programs. Some cities
have regulated entities within or adjacent to their jurisdictions that can share some of the
regulatory burden. Through a combination of site visits, surveys and GIS mapping, NCTCOG
staff will seek to identify these needs and resources and provide the information to participants.
Due to the large number of participants, this will be a multi-year task.
5. Promote the regional storm water management strategy. Staff will be available to respond to
requests for presentations to city councils and civic groups in order to assist city staff in their
efforts to develop local storm water management programs in concert with the regional effort.
6. Develop comprehensive watershed information using GIS. NCTCOG staff will explore the
use of the Regional Geographic Information System (GIS) to develop comprehensive watershed
information that would combine related issues and regulatory requirements such as TMDL,
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Attachment A (cont.)
source water protection, source identification, land use impacts, population growth, etc. Maps
would be developed for selected watersheds on selected topics to evaluate the usability of the
technology.
7. Provide administrative support. NCTCOG will coordinate the regional program through the
development of interlocal agreements, work programs and cost-share arrangements. NCTCOG
staff will handle all necessary administrative support for these efforts.
8. Other activities as identified. NCTCOG staff will be open and available to address other
activities that will assist in the formulation and implementation of the expanded regional strategy.
Key Deliverables:
1. Minimum of 8 watershed roundtable meetings (1 meeting per watershed in alternate quarters)
2. 4 meetings of the Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council. (1 per quarter)
3. Minimum of 2 discussion forums (alternating quarters with watershed meetings)
4. Assist in identification of opportunities for regional cooperation and administrate their
implementation
5. Assessment of needs (summary of site visits and surveys and GIS analysis) summary report.
6. Presentations (upon request) to city councils, civic groups, etc.
7. Comprehensive watershed GIS maps for pilot GIS project to explore the technology and usability
8. Administrative support including the development of annual work programs, Interlocal
agreements, billing, etc.
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Attachment A (cont.)
Knowledge and Information Transfer
The sharing of knowledge and information among program participants and their citizens.has been
an integral part of the regional storm water program. Participants have benefited from learning
about the experiences and techniques being used by other local governments in the region and
nationwide to address storm water management issues and implement programs. Local
governments also benefit from keeping up-to-date on recent changes, interpretations, and
implementation measures of the storm water permits and regulations. This will be particularly true
as the State begins to craft their version of the Phase II requirements. Participants can also profit
from an enhanced understanding of integrated watershed and water quality issues, and the
interrelationships to other watershed oriented regulatory programs (e.g. TMDL, Clean Rivers,
Source Water Protection).
To help coordinate the multiple sources of information on storm water management, NCTCOG will
serve as a central point of contact for this information and will provide avenues for dissemination of
this information. In FY01, NCTCOG will serve as the information liaison between State and
Federal agencies, permitted entities and other participants. NCTCOG will closely track the
development of the State's regulations and permits and will advocate the needs and interests of
the region to the State. NCTCOG will keep the regional participants up-to-date on these and other
important matters. They will also seek to promote the public education aspects of the program
including the "Our Water, Take It Personally'theme.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS: To facilitate regional coordination and compilation of storm water
information, to facilitate the transfer of storm water knowledge to participants, and to advocate the
region's interests to others, NCTCOG will provide the following assistance or services:
1. Track regulatory information. NCTCOG staff will keep up to date on regulatory changes via
the Internet, news articles and personal contacts in the storm water arena as well as related
areas of water quality and TMDL and source water protection. Regulatory updates and/or
announcements will be provided to participants via fax, e-mail or handouts as appropriate.
2. Serve as an information clearinghouse and resource center. NCTCOG staff will solicit and
compile information on regional and nationwide experiences in the area of storm water
management. They will collect general storm water reference documents. This information will
be used to address inquiries from participants and for knowledge dissemination. Much of this
information will be made available via the NCTCOG storm water web page.
3. Perform liaison functions. This task will be a critical component in this year's work program.
Upon direction from the RSWMCC, NCTCOG staff will serve as representatives for the regional
program to federal and state officials in matters regarding the regional strategy and will
coordinate activities among the participants to promote the regional program. As the State
begins to learn its role as storm water regulator, it is imperative that the staff keep them informed
of our regional activities. Staff will work closely with the TNRCC staff and be active participants in
the stakeholders groups developing the various general permits (MS4, construction, multi-sector)
to ensure that the region's interests are made known (see Development Enhancement tasks).
4. Assist in Phase I permit implementation. Staff will assist in the development and preparation
of cooperative materials identified in each Phase I permit. This includes informational materials
prepared in conjunction with the New and Re-Development matrix (see Development
Enhancement tasks).
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Attachment A (cont.)
5. Assist in Phase I permit renewals. Staff will partner with the Phase I entities as they negotiate
their permit renewals with EPA. This partnership will ensure that the collective bargaining power
of the regional program is manifest and that coordination with the overall regional program is
considered.
6. Prepare newsletter articles and information papers for various topics. NCTCOG staff will
write 6-12 newsletter articles in The Department of Environmental Resources monthly InsidER
bulletin and/or NCTCOG's Your Region newsletter as well as information papers on various
topics such as storm water management programs, practices, procedures, and specific permit
commitments or requirements to assist in informing elected officials, city management and the
general public.
7. Continue to expand the regional storm water web page. NCTCOG staff will continue to
expand and improve the storm water web page on the NCTCOG web site. The page will
document the progress of the regional program, provide ready access to information and
materials compiled and prepared by the staff, and maintain program meeting and schedule
information. Links to outside sources as well as GIS information will be provided.
8. Make examples of public information materials readily available. NCTCOG staff will
continue on-going efforts to make existing public information materials available for local
governments to use as examples. Staff will continue to locate examples from sources both local
and national and will provide links to the web resources on the storm water web page.
9. Participate in local, state and national conferences. Staff will report back to.participants on
information gained at the conferences attended, and furnish copies of useful materials as
appropriate. NCTCOG staff will also prepare and present overviews of the regional program at
selected local, state and national conferences (e.g. TPWA, WEAT, WEF, AWWA, etc.).
10. Other activities as identified by the Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating
Council. NCTCOG staff will address other activities in regards to knowledge dissemination as
identified by the Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating Council.
Key Deliverables:
1. Regulatory updates and/or announcements via fax, e-mail or handouts as appropriate
2. Compilation of storm water information made available through the storm water web site
3. Attendance at and participation in TNRCC permit development stakeholder group meetings
(requiring multiple trips to Austin)
4. Regular reports to participants on stakeholder group activity and progress.
5. Participation in Phase I permit renewal meetings with EPA and TNRCC as needed
6. Phase I permit implementation materials as appropriate
7. 6-12 InsidER and/or Your Region newsletter articles
8. Continued expansion of the regional storm water web page
9. Additional public information materials made available via the web
10. Staff reports on storm water-related conferences attended
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Attachment A (cont.)
Development Enhancement
One of the most important aspects of a storm water management program is the minimization of
the water quality impacts associated with development activities. This includes the reduction of
pollutants associated with the initial construction process (sediment, trash, paint, etc.) as well as
the control of pollutants generated once construction is complete and the developed property is
placed into service (oil, grease, fertilizer, pesticides, etc.). This program component addresses the
impacts of development on water quality, from the planning process to construction to the long
term operation of the fully developed property.
The Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices for Construction Activities Manual,
developed in 1993, forms the cornerstone of this regional effort regarding the construction phase
of development. Design engineers and contractors throughout the region regularly use this
"Construction BMP Manual" to help them comply with EPA's storm water pollution prevention plan
requirements. However, guidance for post-construction Best Management Practices for engineers
and. developers is less readily available. The completion of a New & Re-Development
Management Program Matrix Template in FY2K has helped to correct that deficiency. The FY01
work program will finalize water quality guidance in the other phases of the development process
that are referenced in the template. Material from the Texas Public Works Association's web
document, the Texas Nonpoint SourceBOOK will be incorporated in this effort, along with other
sources of information.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS: The goal is to minimize the pollutants in storm water runoff from land
development both during and after construction. To accomplish this, NCTCOG will provide the
following assistance or services:
1. Coordinate activities of the Development Task Force. Provide staff support to the
Development Enhancement Task Force as they address various needs and activities
concerning development impacts on storm water quality. The Task Force will meet as needed
and will focus their efforts on the technical review of the Construction BMP manual, review of
New & Re-Development guidance information and oversight of a storm water related TEA 21
project being conducted by NCTCOG staff.
2. Serve as liaison between the regional program and TNRCC/EPA Region 6. NCTCOG staff
will serve as liaison between the regional program and the regulatory agencies in the areas of
construction runoff control and new & re-development management as EPA transfers
regulatory delegation to TNRCC and they begin formulating state regulations and permits.
3. Prepare Targeted Informational Brochure(s)/Articles/CDs on New & Re-Development
Practices and Information. With the assistance of the Task Force, NCTCOG will produce
informational materials on the importance of storm water quality-friendly development practices
that will be targeted at developers, designers and elected officials. The information materials
will support the management program options found in the New & Re-Development Template
and could be derived from existing sources such as the Residential/Commercial BMP Manual
and the Texas Nonpoint SourceBOOK. The materials would include practices for pollution
prevention, source control and treatment control. After the best management practices and
associated guidance has been determined, the informational materials could take the form of a
new BMP manual, a new edition of an existing BMP manual or a reproducible, digital master
document on either a CD or the web.
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Attachment A (cont.)
4. Seek technical revisions to the Construction BMP Manual. NCTCOG staff will continue a
nationwide research effort to identify new BMPs and obtain any recent studies that have
evaluated the effectiveness of BMPs. Staff will initiate a review process to solicit change
proposals and explore options for Construction BMP manual modifications with the assistance
of the Development Task Force. Any approved modifications will be published in an
amendment packet or a new manual edition. NCTCOG staff will continue efforts to promote
the manual for purchase and use by cities and the construction industry.
5. Support and promote the Construction Inspector Training Program. NCTCOG staff will
coordinate with NCTCOG's Regional Training Center to market, offer, and track participation in
the inspector training course. NCTCOG staff will ensure that the curriculum is kept up-to-date
by making any necessary revisions and explore customization of the curriculum for other target
audiences. NCTCOG staff, with the assistance of the Development Enhancement Task Force,
will also identify and evaluate other training resources available.
6. Identify water quality elements to add to a potential regional drainage criteria manual.
In FY01 staff will continue to collect available drainage criteria manuals from various entities in
North Central Texas and other areas of the country and continue fashioning a strategy to
incorporate water quality aspects as needed into a potential regional drainage criteria manual
for North Central Texas in subsequent years.
7. Other activities as identified by the Regional Storm Water Management Coordinating
Council. NCTCOG staff will address other activities in regards to enhancement of the
development process that are identified by the Regional Storm Water Management
Coordinating Council, as program funding and resources allow.
Key Deliverables:
1. Support of meetings of the Development Enhancement Task Force
2. Regional input into formulation of Phase II construction discharge permits and new & re-
development regulations
3. Information and guidance materials to support the New & Re-Development Management
Program Template
4. Technical Revisions to the BMPs in the Construction BMP Manual
5. At least four offerings of the Inspector Training Course as well as the possible additional
training opportunities for other target audiences
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Attachment A (cont.)
Cooperative Monitoring
The NPDES Phase I storm water permits include requirements for monitoring storm water during wet
weather events and NCTCOG has assisted local entities in designing a cooperative regional
monitoring program. EPA Region 6 has incorporated the regional concept for storm water
monitoring into the regional NPDES MS4 Phase I permits and fact sheets, thereby establishing the
commitment of permittees to meet individual permit requirements through a larger cooperative
program. Sampling is programmed for this fourth year of the permits, with subsequent inclusion of
data and resulting analyses with each permit holder's Annual Report in the early spring. In addition,
the fourth year report will include an assessment of potential pollutant loads derived from prior years'
monitoring efforts. This monitoring program is cost-shared by the NPDES Phase I participants
exclusively, with no monetary contributions from the other participants. As the Phase I participants
commit to a second permit term, they are looking to move toward a more watershed approach using
additional mixed land use and in-stream monitoring components. As the regional strategy is
developed, participants may consider opportunities for expanding the regional monitoring program to
assess receiving water quality and the advantages that may afford with regard to setting wet-weather
criteria and focusing TMDL program efforts.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS: NCTCOG staff will continue to provide assistance in implementing the
cooperative monitoring program through the following work program activities and services:
1. Compile, analyze and prepare data reports. NCTCOG staff will provide a draft Annual
Regional Monitoring Report to participants, summarizing data from September 1999 through
August 2000. This year's report will include not only the annual summary of data, but also a
graphical,analysis of 4 year trends in the permit term monitoring data. In addition, seasonal
pollutant loads for each jurisdictional watershed will be modeled and presented in tabular form in
the report. NCTCOG will provide a final version of the Annual Regional Monitoring Report and
Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms ready for signature to each participant in the second .
quarter of FY01 to meet submittal deadline of March 1, 2001. Staff will also keep participants
aware of data collections made by USGS and the availability of analytical results.
2. Provide administrative support for USGS and private analytical laboratory contract with
Phase I participants. NCTCOG will administer the USGS work program, track USGS contract
work, track contract work of a private analytical lab conducting storm sample analysis and
coordinate billings from both USGS and the private lab. NCTCOG will furnish each participant
with a fully documented billing from USGS and the lab, outlining services provided and the
required payment schedule and deadlines. NCTCOG will provide cost-share participants with the
necessary contractual instruments to support a Joint Funding Agreement (JFA) between
NCTCOG and the U.S. Geological Survey for permit term monitoring through the end of
NCTCOG FY2K NCTCOG will also facilitate negotiations between USGS and participating
entities on permit term monitoring, addressing monitoring program elements such as schedules,
monitoring sites, sampling protocols, and other elements of the USGS monitoring work scope.
Staff will provide support for the Regional Storm Water Monitoring Control Group (RSWMCG)
subcommittee that has oversight for the monitoring program.
3. Provide additional data analysis and summaries. In addition to the basic data and
information necessary for permit compliance, NCTCOG staff can, upon request and with
direction from the RSWMCG, undertake other analyses of the storm water data for purposes of
comparison, and present the information to regional participants. Special attention will be
directed toward the statistical evaluation of trends, and comparisons between application phase
and permit term monitoring. Data comparisons with other Phase I permit entities in Region 6
could also be examined.
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Attachment A (cont.)
Key Deliverables:
1. Preparation of the expanded Annual Regional Monitoring Report with loading analysis
2. Discharge Monitoring Reports to each permittee
3. Up to 8 meetings of the Regional Monitoring Control Group
4. Administration of contracts and billing regarding USGS services
5. Administration of contracts and billing regarding private iab services
6. Additional analyses of the data upon request
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Attachment B
FY2001 Funding and Cost-Share Allocations
NCTCOG Administrative and Technical Assistance
Regional Storm Water Management Program
North Central Texas Council of Governments
October 1, 2000 - September 30, 2001
Phased lParticipants FY2001 Cost-Share Allocations
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City or � Administration of FY�001 Tata1
in FY2001 Regional
Entity Program Cooperative. : NCTOG Cast
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Dallas $31,539 $79155 $389694
Fort Worth $189306 $4,152 $22.458
Arlington $139907 $39155 $179062
Garland $11,989 $29720 $149709
Irving $119383 $29582 $139965
Plano $109760 $29441 $139201
Mesquite $109116 $29295 $12,411
TxDOT Dallas $7,500 $19750 $99250
TxDOT Tarrant $79500 $19750 $99250
Total costs $1239000 $28,000 $151,000
For Phase I city cost-share amounts,one half is apportioned by 1990 Census population and one half divided equally
among seven participating cities.
Additional FY2001 Cost-Share'Allocations
Cities(1990 census population)
50,000-100,000 population $49500
10,000-50,000 population $29400
10,000—3,000 population $19000
Less than 3,000 $500
Counties $39000
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4velffor and council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
10/10/00 **C-18283 1 52NCTCOG 1 of 2
SUBJECT APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the FY2000-2001 amendments to the Interlocal
Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for FY2000-2001
administrative support and storm water monitoring assistance as part of the regional storm water
management program in the amount of$83,425.00.
DISCUSSION:
Storm water regulations included in the Clean Water Act pose significant impacts for seven Metroplex
cities (Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Garland, Irving, Plano and Mesquite) and the Texas Department of
Transportation. For the past several years, representatives from these entities have worked together
through the NCTCOG's Regional Urban Storm Water Management Task Force in preparation for
meeting storm water permit requirements. Because all of the entities are required to implement many
of the same programs, the potential for cost sharing and coordination of programs exists.
In November 1993, the City entered into an Interlocal Agreement with the NCTCOG to cover
administrative support for regional initiatives undertaken during FY1993-1994. This agreement was
renewed on October 25, 1994 (M&C G-10848) for FY1994-1995, on April 9, 1995 (M&C C-15380) for
FY1995-1996, on April 15, 1997 (M&C C-15991) for FY1996-1997 and on April 7, 1998 (M&C C-16719)
for FY1997-1998.
In addition, an amendment to the agreement:approved on January 9, 1997 (M&C C-15839), provided
for storm water monitoring assistance from the U.S. Geological Survey (USES) for FY1996-1997. The
FY1998-1999 amendments were approved on November 3, 1998 (M&C C-17095). The FY1999-2000
amendments were approved on October 19, 1999 (M&C C-17708).
The current agreement covers an estimated $22,458.00 allocated as the City of Fort Worth's share of
administrative costs to be incurred by NCTCOG during FY2000-2001 in support of the Regional Urban
Storm Water Management Task Force, its associated sub-committees, and the USGS Cooperative
Monitoring Program.
Storm water monitoring assistance will be in the form of sampling and analysis of storm water runoff
' and the related reports of findings. NCTCOG will contract with the USGS to provide staff, equipment
maintenance, Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocols, and storm water characterization through
sampling and laboratory analysis for FY2000-2001 at a cost of$60,967.00.
Total cost to the City of Fort Worth for these activities is $83,425.00.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
"avow and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
10/10/00 **C-18283 52NCTCOG 2 of 2
SUBJECT APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are budgeted in the FY2000-2001 adopted budget, as
appropriated, in the General Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
APPROVED
Charles Boswell 8511ITY COUNCIL
Originating Department Head:
Brian Boerner 8085 (from)
OCT 10 2000
0001 539120 0522000 $83,425.00
Additional Information Contact: ` -cev.� -
City Secretary of the
Brian Bcemer 8085 City of Fort Worth,Texas