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File #: 0417-25    Version: 1 Name: USGS Gage Network Agreement FY 2026
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 4/22/2025 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 5/29/2025 Final action: 5/29/2025
Enactment date: 5/29/2025 Enactment #: R-223-2025
Title: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey, for the continuing and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing stream flow and precipitation gauges, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $125,000, and contingent on the appropriation of sufficient funds in FY 2026. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]
Attachments: 1. Blue_Sheet Memo, 2. USGS Agreement, 3. RESO 0417-25 4897-3239-7629 v.1.pdf, 4. R-223-2025, 5. Contract #144-2025
Title
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey, for the continuing and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing stream flow and precipitation gauges, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $125,000, and contingent on the appropriation of sufficient funds in FY 2026. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]

Summary
Authorization to approve an Agreement with the United States Geological Survey for continued operation and maintenance of existing stream flow and rain gauges for a term of one year at a cost of $125,000. Funds are included in the FY26 Mayor's Proposed Budget. (L0417-25)(Martin/Albright)
Budgetary Implications [select]: Y
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes Chris Eller 04/18/25
Risk Management: No
Fully Budgeted [select]: Yes
Account Number: 4051-303204-3363-71205
This Fiscal Year Impact: $125,000.00
Annual Impact: $
Project:
Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: Funds included in FY26 - $125,000.00
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized to execute the Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, with the U.S. Geological Survey, for the continuing and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing stream flow and precipitation gauges, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Section 2 - That an amount, not to exceed the sum of $125,000.00, be and hereby is approved for payment to U.S. Geological Survey, from account # 4051-303204-3363-71205, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and contingent on the appropriation of sufficient funds in the FY 2026 Budget.
Section 3 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:

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