Title
Vote on a request to adopt a Resolution Approving Chatham County Entering into Phase IX of the Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project (TAWSMP) Interlocal Agreement and authorize the county manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the County.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to adopt a Resolution Approving Chatham County Entering into Phase IX of the Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project (TAWSMP) Interlocal Agreement and authorize the county manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the County.
Introduction & Background:
Since 1988 the Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project (TAWSMP) in collaboration with the US Geological Survey (USGS) and the Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG), has collected and analyzed regional water quality samples from reservoirs and streams and collected continuous discharge records from streams in the study area. This effort, funded by seven local government partners, including Chatham County, Orange County, Town of Apex, Town of Cary, City of Durham, Town of Hillsborough, and Orange Water and Sewer Authority, is outlined in an interlocal agreement.
Discussion & Analysis:
This agreement provides the basis for a continued collaboration and guidance for Phase IX of this work, which will last from July 2022 to June 2027.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: n/a
Budgetary Impact: Budgeted in Operating Budget
Recommendation: Vote on a request to adopt a Resolution Approving Chatham County Entering into Phase IX of the Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project (TAWSMP) Interlocal Agreement and authorize the county manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the County.