Res 2021-163/Approving the 2nd Ammendment to the Interlocal agreement between the city and Texas State University relating to the implementation of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation plan.

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remove the non-natives and monitor the original TWR stand for expansion. Similarly, for the TWR stands occupying optimal areas with adjacent non-native vegetation, remove the non-native plants and monitor the TWR for expansion. Finally, in optimal areas for TWR that are unoccupied by TWR,the University will remove any non-native vegetation that is present,plant TWR and monitor to assess the success of transplants. b. Monitor replanted areas monthly to evaluate success rate and weed the treatment areas as needed. 3. Objective#3 -Manage the Key Recreation Measure.Hire and manage a team of seasonal workers for the purpose of educating river users and assisting with the monitoring and continuance of all San Marcos EAHCP measures. The minimum work schedule will be Thursday-Sunday and all holidays from May 1st through September 20th for calendar years 2021 through March 31, 2028. 4. Permits, Comply with all federal and state permits acquired by the EAA as necessary to implement the scope of work included in this Agreement and incorporate any restrictions within these permits as part of the Objectives'protocols. In addition, the University will obtain local permits as needed. 5. Deliverables. Submit monthly reports to the City for review which will include details of all restoration efforts in terms of area of non-native vegetation removed, number of plants and area of TWR and native aquatic plants planted, and observation of effectiveness of non-native plant removal and native planting efforts. These reports will include specific recommendations on plant removal, and planting or gardening techniques as necessary to address effectiveness of these efforts. 6. Oualified Personnel. The Parties understand and expect that the work specified in this Agreement will be performed by scientists with education and experience in modeling and field studies who are able to determine the optimal conditions for TWR and other native plant success. C. City Agreements as to Plan Manager: The City agrees to: 1. Employ one full-time employee of the City as the Plan Manager who coordinates the EAHCP planning effort on behalf of both Parties, together with any other employees the City deems appropriate to assist the Plan Manager. 2. Provide the Plan Manager with office space and make the Plan Manager available to the University at reasonable times for consultation regarding matters involving the San Marcos River and associated watersheds. 3. Supervise the Plan Manager, with the understanding that the City will have sole 3