Res 2016-165/approving an interlocal agreement with the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority in an amount not to exceed $313,450.00

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Existina Condons A literature search will be performed to gather information for the report by reviewing published and unpublished sources and by consulting with universities, state and federal agencies, tribes, private organizations, individuals, and other sources. Field reconnaissance studies may be performed to acquire additional information for development of the environmental inventory. All existing conditions will be described in the EIS. The natural resource elements to be addressed shall consists of the following: - A general description or statement of the existing climate and air quality conditions in the immediate project area shall be prepared. Any significant problems associated with existing air quality or noise level sources in the project area shall be provided. nazaraoll., ,• aa$oac I LY9117MM Lysessnient rTTTTff777Mj be conducted to determine the potential for any hazardous, toxic or radioactive waste contamination in the proposed project area. The assessment will include a review of existing and past uses of the property, including., 1) a review of current and historical aerial photographs to identify potential sites; research of title/deed histories; and/or interviews with long-time local residents; 2) a determination of potential impacts from any known HTRW sites on adjacent lands; and 3) and a visual site survey to determine the potential for HTRW. The existing water and sediment quality shall be described for the study area and downstream areas that may be affected by the project based on available data. w0tiscyssi+x -,trepw-aUt& -yriAciple sturces 1) municipal, agricultural, or industrial pollution in the project area to be affected. The discussion shall include the results of any previous analysis that may have been performed. If specific data is unavailable, water quality will be discussed in I -neral terms based on stream and watershed conditions. An assessment of prime and unique farmlands will be conducted in accordance with Public Law 97-98, Farmland Protection Policy Act and will be coordinatee with the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Major habitat types (e.g. brushlands, rangelands, woodlands, wetlands, within the project area shall be included. Cover or habitat types shall be listed for future analysis, if needed. A generalized discussion of habitat types shall be provided and a discussion of important habitats shall be incorporated. This task does not include habitat evaluation procedures or development of habitat units. - Based on aerial photography, literature search, or other means, a discussion of any rare, remnant, or unique species, specimens, stands, or communities; threatened or endangered species; virgin stands; climax communities; vegetation types unusual to the region; and habitats of important native plants shall be provided. Any floral W.