Title
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the EAA and the San Antonio River Authority for hydrologic modeling services, in an amount not to exceed $240,000.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move the board adopt Resolution and Order No. 08-24-102 of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 24-011-AMS between the EAA and the San Antonio River Authority for hydrologic modeling services for a total amount of $240,000.00, for the period August 21, 2024, through December 31, 2026, and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agenda item is for the board to consider a Research & Technology Committee recommendation to approve the annual hydrologic modeling agreement between the EAA and the San Antonio River Authority.
To better understand the impacts of development and land management and to quantify mitigation needs, the San Antonio River Authority will update its Hydrologic Simulation Program - Fortran (HSPF) models for the Cibolo Creek Watershed with the most current information. The EAA seeks to leverage the work needed to update the current model to include components that are pertinent to EAA’s efforts to quantify the effects of land management practices in the region and to understand the contributions of Cibolo Creek to the Aquifer system.
TASKS
The project is scheduled to be completed over a three (3) year period. The EAA will contribute funding and logistical support to aid in model development and share in the model function and results. The tasks will be planned and managed solely by the San Antonio River Authority.
Tasks 1 and 2: Collect and assess new data for input and develop a calibrated hydrologic model.
The San Antonio River Authority will assemble and assess any new data that are needed to update the HSPF model. These data will include additional geologic data that ca...
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