TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between City of Killeen and CTCOG for participation in Nolan Creek Flood Protection Study.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Approve an Interlocal Agreement between City of Killeen and CTCOG for participation in Nolan Creek Flood Protection Study.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
City Attorney
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Protection Planning Program is a grant program designed to assist political subdivisions in evaluating regional structural and nonstructural solutions to flooding problems. Only regional projects are eligible for this grant.
On May 9, 2016, the Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) discussed with the City of Killeen and other regional local governments the opportunity to apply for a TWDB grant to fund the creation of a Nolan Creek Flood Protection Master Plan. On May 24, 2016, the City Council authorized submission of the grant by CTCOG on the City’s behalf, and on August 25, 2016, the TWDB awarded the grant to CTCOG. On December 13, 2016, the City Council authorized Killeen’s participation in this project, and approved in-kind services of $92,371.33 and a cash contribution of $54,227.67.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
In order to formalize Killeen’s participation with CTCOG in this program, it is necessary to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with CTCOG. CTCOG was required to sign the grant agreement with the TWDB by January 25, 2017. Therefore, the Mayor signed the attached Interlocal Agreement in reliance upon Council’s earlier approval of the substantive terms of this agreement on December 13, 2016, and now asks that Council ratify that earlier signature.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional fiscal impact incurred as a result of signing this Interlocal Agreement. This agreement merely memorializes Council’s agreement of December 13, 2016 to in-kind services of $92,371.33 and a cash contribution of $54,227.67. Funding for the cash...
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