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CC - Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement Regarding the Administration and Cost Sharing of Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Ballona Creek Watershed in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $138,290 ($125,718 Base Amount Plus $12,572 Contingency).
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Contact Person/Dept: Kaden Young/PWD
Phone Number: 310-253-6445
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [x] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [] Date:
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Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/25/16)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer (03/18/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Memorandum of Agreement regarding the administration of and cost sharing for implementing a Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) for Ballona Creek (BC) watershed in an amount not-to-exceed $138,290 ($125,718 base amount plus $12,572 contingency).
BACKGROUND
In November 2012, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) adopted a new countywide Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The MS4 permit is in effect and identifies conditions and requirements that municipalities must comply with in order to protect the area's water resources. Permit compliance may be obtained by developing and implementing an Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) and CIMP.
In June 2013, Culver City, the County of Los Angeles, and the City of Los Angeles indicated intent to collectively prepare the EWMP and CIMP to achieve compliance with Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the BC watershed. A cost sharing agreement for EWMP/CIMP plan development was approved by the City Council on November...
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