Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with United States Geologocal Service BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-018
APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LEWIS
COUNTY AND THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL
SERVICE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 11-437, an after-the-fact Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) ratification is needed for all contracts, projects,
agreements, grant applications, contract amendments and change orders
involving expenditures in excess of $40,000 but less than $150,000; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 39.34 RCW provides for interlocal cooperation between
governmental agencies to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling
them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage; and
WHEREAS, the United States Geological Service (USGS) has prepared a fixed-cost
Joint Funding Agreement for 2021 in the amount of $69,539 for the operation and
maintenance of the cooperative streamgaging program between the USGS and
Lewis County Public Works.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the the Joint Funding Agreement described
above and previously executed by Public Works is hereby ratified by the Board of
County Commissioners.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 11th day of January, 2021.
Page 1 of 2 Res. 21-018
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Gary Stamper
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: oFw.s;'•, Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
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Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Vice Chair
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Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
Page 2 of 2 Res. 21-018
6000000714/21YGJFA04900/FY21
KENT OF
QpQ ,Z United States Department of the Interior
U.S.GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Washington Water Science Center
,a 934 Broadway St,Ste 300
ggCH 3 1S Tacoma,WA 98402
October 5,2020
Ms.Betsy Dillin
Senior Engineer
Lewis County Public Works Department
2025 NE Kresky Ave
Chehalis,WA 98532
Dear Ms.Dillin:
Enclosed are two signed originals of our standard joint-funding agreement for the operation and maintenance of the
cooperative streamgaging program between the USGS and the Lewis County Public Works Department(County),
during the period October 1,2020 through September 30,2021 in the amount of$69,539 from your agency.U.S.
Geological Survey contributions for this agreement are$18,072 for a combined total of$87,611.Please sign and
return one fully-executed original to Sharbra Gordon-Scott at the address above.
Federal law requires that we have a signed agreement before we start or continue work.Please return the signed
agreement by October 15,2020.If,for any reason,the agreement cannot be signed and returned by the date shown
above,please contact Raegan Huffman,Field Office Chief by phone number 253-552-1651 or email
rhuffman@usgs.gov to make alternative arrangements.
This is a fixed cost agreement to be billed quarterly via Down Payment Request(automated Form DI-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 Sharbra Gordon-Scott at phone number(253)552-1698 or email at sgordon-
scott @usgs.gov.
It is understood that the results of this work will be available to the USGS for publication and use in connection with
related work.In addition,the USGS may provide unpublished USGS data or information to your office for scientific
peer and(or)courtesy review during the course of this jointly planned activity and partnership.Guidance concerning
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6000000714/21YGJ FA04900/FY21
USGS's non-disclosure policy will be provided with any review material and is further explained in USGS Circular
1367,Fundamental Science Practices,available at http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1367/pdf/C1367.pdf.We look forward to
continuing this and future cooperative efforts in these mutually beneficial water resources studies.
Sincerely,
CYNTHIA CYN'HIABAR oN
BARYON 14 Date::45:52 07'00'5
Cynthia Barton,Ph.D.,L.H.G.,L.G.
Center Director
Enclosure
cc:
Raegan Huffman,Western Washington Field Office Chief,USGS WAWSC,Tacoma,WA
6000000714/21YGJ FA04900/FY21
Form 9-1366 U.S. Department of the Interior Customer#:6000000714
(May 2018) U.S.Geological Survey Agreement#:21YGJFA04900
Joint Funding Agreement Project#:YGOOH1U
•
FOR TIN#:91-6001351
Water Resource Investigations
Fixed Cost Agreement YES[X]NO[ ]
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the October 1,2020, by the U.S.GEOLOGICAL SURVEY,Washington
Water Science Center,UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, party of the first part,and the Lewis
County 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 for the operation and maintenance of the cooperative
streamgaging program between the USGS and the Lewis County Public Works Department
(County)(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(b)include In-Kind-Services in the amount of$0.00
(a) $18,072 by the party of the first part during the period
October 1,2020 to September 30,2021
(b) $69,539 by the party of the second part during the period
October 1,2020 to September 30,2021
(c) Contributions are provided by the party of the first part through other USGS regional or national programs,
in the amount 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) 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 inspection 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 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 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 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
6000000714/21YGJFA04900/FY21
website(https://www.usgs.cov/about/organization/science-supportiscience-quality-and-integrity/fundamental-science-
practices).
Form 9-1366 U.S.Department of the Interior Customer#:6000000714
(May 2018) U.S.Geological Survey Agreement#:21YGJFA04900
Joint Funding Agreement Project#:YGOOH1U
FOR TIN#:91-6001351
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: Raegan Huffman Name: Betsy Dillin
Field Office Chief Senior Engineer
Address: 934 Broadway Suite 300 Address: 2026 NE Kresky Ave
Tacoma,WA 98402 Chehalis,WA 98532
Telephone: 253-552-1651 Telephone: (360)740-1138
Fax: Fax:
Email: rhuffman @usgs.gov Email: betsy.dillinA @Iewiscountywa.gov
USGS Billing Point of Contact Customer Billing Point of Contact
Name: Sharbra Gordon-scott Name: Betsy Dillin
Budget Analyst Senior Engineer
Address: 934 Broadway Suite 300 Address: 2026 NE Kresky Ave
Tacoma,WA 98402 Chehalis,WA 98532
Telephone: (253)552-1698 Telephone: (360)740-1138
Fax: (253)552-1581 Fax:
Email: sgordon-scott@usgs.gov Email: betsy.dillinA @Iewiscountywa.gov
U.S.Geological Survey
United States Lewis County
Department of Interior
Signature, Signatures
CYNTHIA CYNTH�BnARTON
By BARTON
Date:2020.10.05 / /
14:46:21-07.00 �%/ ' I Date: A? 1 f1' 7-4"
Name:Cynthia Barton,Ph.D.,L.H.G.,L.G. N. g:.j sLl M -re0.irc
Title:Center Director 10e: Pvgtjc. (3 s pt eel-10-e
By Date:
Name:
Title:
By Date:
Name:
Title:
USGS-Lewis County Public Works Dept.Cooperative Streamgaging Program,October 1,2020-September 30,2021
Lewis County
USGS Station Public Works USGS Cooperative
No. Station Name Dept. Matching Funds Total Remarks
WESTERN WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICE(TACOMA),253-552-1651
12020525 Elk Creek below Deer Creek near Doty
Streamflow discharge(Oct:Apr.) $8,155 $4,518 $12,673
12020800 South Fork Chehalis River near Wildwood
Streamflow discharge(Oct.-Apr.) $8,155 $4,518 $12,673
$1,604 $1,604
Precipitation,unpublished(Oct-Apr.)
12021800 Chehalis River near Adna
Streamflow discharge $21,725 $21,725
12024000 South Fork Newaukum River near Onalaska
Streamflow discharge(Oct.-Apr.) $8,155 $4,518 $12,673
$1,604 $1,604
Precipitation,unpublished(Oct.-Apr.)
12024400 North Fork Newaukum River above Bear Creek near Forest
Streamflow discharge(Oct:Apr.) $8,155 $4,518 $12,673
$1,604 $1,604
Precipitation,unpublished(Oct.-Apr.)
12025100 Chehalis River at Treatment Plant at Chehalis
Stage(Oct.-Apr.)with real-time $5,148 $5,148
telemetry
$1,604 $1,604
Precipitation,unpublished(Oct:Apr.)
14226500 Cowlitz River at Packwood
Real-time data transmission via $750 $750 Streamflow discharge with priority real-
telephone time data transmission is funded by Lewis
County PUD,Tacoma Public Utilities,and
the USGS.
14231000 Cowlitz River at Randle
Real-time data transmission via $750 $750 Streamflow discharge with priority real-
telephone time data transmission is funded by Lewis
County PUD.
14238800 Cowlitz River at Toledo
Stage-discharge rating $2,130 $2,130
TOTAL $69,539 $18,072 $87,611
3000002080/21 YGFERC2833/FY21
Washington Water Science Center
934 Broadway, Suite 300
Tacoma, Washington 98402
(253)552-1600 • FAX(253)552-1581
http://wa.water.usgs.gov
September 30,2020
Joseph M. First
PUD No. 1 of Lewis County
P.O. Box 1387
Morton,WA 98356
Subject: FERC Project No.2833(Cowlitz Falls)
Dear Mr. First:
This letter of acceptance serves as an agreement between PUD No. 1 of Lewis County and the U.S. Geological
Survey(USGS).Upon receipt of this signed letter of acceptance by the USGS,a bill will be prepared for
operation costs from October 1,2020,through September 30,2021,for the following streamgages:
FERC Project No.2833
USGS Station No.14226500 Cowlitz River at Packwood
Streamflow discharge with priority real-time data transmission $7,548
(The remainder of this gage is funded by Tacoma Public Utilities and the
USGS.Lewis County Public Works funds data transmission via telephone.)
USGS Station No. 14231000 Cowlitz River at Randle
Streamflow discharge with priority real-time data transmission $22,645
(Lewis County Public Works funds data transmission via telephone.)
USGS Station No. 14231900 Cispus River above Yellowjacket Creek near
Randle
Streamflow discharge with priority real-time data transmission $7,548
(The remainder of this gage is funded by Tacoma Public Utilities and the
USGS.)
USGS Station No. 14233500 Cowlitz River near Kosmos
two discharge measurements $2,600
(Streamflow discharge with priority real-time data transmission is funded by
Tacoma Public Utilities and the USGS.)
TOTAL FERC Project No.2833 $40,341
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project No. 2833 provides authority for this gaging activity.
The total cost for operation of these gaging stations is $40,341. A bill will be prepared in January
2021.
3000002080/21 YGFERC2833/FY21
The USGS appreciates that PUD No. 1 of Lewis County is willing to help support the above
streamgages.
The results of the work under this agreement will be available to the USGS for publication and use in
connection with related work. In addition, the USGS may provide unpublished USGS data or
information to your office for scientific peer and (or) courtesy review during the course of this jointly
planned activity and partnership. Guidance concerning USGS's non-disclosure policy will be provided
with any review material and is further explained in USGS Circular 1367, Fundamental Science
Practices,available at http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1367/pdf/C1367.pdf.
If the agreement is satisfactory, please sign, date and return one original copy to this office as soon
as possible.Thank you in advance for your prompt reply to this letter. Our mailing address is:
U.S. Geological Survey
Washington Water Science Center
934 Broadway, Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98402
Customer Number: 3000002080
Customer TIN:916001031
Agreement Number:21YGFERC2833
Account Number: GC.21.YG00.00120.00
USGS DUNS#: 0926038100
USGS Authority:43 U.S.C. 50 and 43 U.S.C. 50(b)
Fixed Cost Agreement:Yes
This agreement will terminate on September 30, 2021, but it may be amended at any time by mutual
consent of the parties. Any party may terminate this agreement by providing 60 days written notice to
the other party. When an accepted agreement is terminated,the USGS shall be authorized to collect
costs incurred prior to the termination of the agreement plus any termination costs.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
By:
Cynthia Barton, Ph.D., L.G., L.H.G
Director,Washington Water Science Center
CYNTHIA CYNTLBARTON
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PUD No. 1 OF LEWIS COUNTY
By:
Joseph M. First
Manager
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Jan. 11, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between Lewis County and the United
States Geological Service
Contact: Betsy Dillin Phone: 360-740-1138
Department: PW - Public Works
Description:
Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between Lewis County and the United
States Geological Service
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Betsy Dillin
Kim Amrine