Res 2019-248/approving the first amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City and Texas State University relating to the implementation of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan to include removal of non-native plants, Texas wild rice

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 3AA04EAD-37F5-4A65-9CB7-D1926E450692 INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT MODIFICATION For Removal of Non -Native Plants, Texas Wild Rice Enhancement And Management of Key Recreation Areas Contract Number: 217-077, Modification 1 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS THIS INTERLOCAL MODIFICATION is made by and between the State of Texas acting by and through the City of San Marcos ("City") and Texas State University ("University") and shall become effective when fully executed by both parties. BACKGROUND The City and University executed Contract 217-077 on December 29, 2016. The project under this Interlocal Agreement concerns the implementation of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan to include removal of non-native plants, Texas wild rice enhancement, removal of floating plants, and management of key recreation areas. Action of this Modification is to assist the City's implementation of four Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP) objectives 1) removal of non- native plants, 2) Texas wild rice enhancement, 3) removal of floating plants and 4) management of key recreation areas. This project will continue to be funded by the Edwards Aquifer Authority through the City of San Marcos. It is mutually understood and agreed by and between the undersigned contracting parties to the above numbered Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to amend the contract as follows: MODIFICATIONS SECTION I. SCOPE OF SERVICES Section 1 A. University Agreements: 1) a) Delete "IH -35" and add "Stokes Park" - EAHCP Phase 2 (2020-2027) extends these Four objectives past I H-35 to Stokes Park 1) b) Delete entirely - EAHCP partnership with USFWS San Marcos Aquatic Resource Center for growing Texas wild rice plants (TWR) is no longer needed because TWR coverage goals are almost achieved. 5) Deliverables - Delete "analysis of monitoring data on effectiveness of planting and/or gardening on success of TWR and native plant aerial coverage" and change to "observation of effectiveness of non-native plant removal and native planting efforts". SECTION 3 COMPENSATION — Objective amounts for years 2020 thru 2027: Objective #1 - Non -Native Plant Removal $170,000 per year Objective #2 - TWR Planting $10,000 per year Page 1 of 3