Res 2023-126R approving amendments to an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Texas State University for the implementation of habitat improvement measures associated with the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (2)

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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows: SECTION I. SCOPE OF MUTUAL SERVICES AND AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES A. University Agreements Regarding the Plan Manager: The University agrees to: 1. On or before September 1 immediately preceding the applicable fiscal year of the City, contribute one-half of the salary and benefits for the Plan Manager, subject to the University's advance approval each year of such amount as provided below. Because the Plan Manager will be a full-time City employee, the University acknowledges that it will not have day-to-day or task-specific access to or oversight over the Plan Manager. 2. Cooperate with the City in developing and, by September 1 of each year, agreeing in writing to the projects in which the Plan Manager will be involved during the next twelve- month period. 3. Within 30 days of being presented with the proposed amount to be allocated by the City for the salary and benefits of the Plan Manager in the City's upcoming applicable fiscal year budget, provide the City with its written acceptance or rejection of such amount. B. University Agreements Regarding the Proiect: The University agrees to assist with the development of an annual City &University EAHCP Workplan that outlines specific work activities associated with EAHCP objectives listed below. In general,the work associated with each objective is described below: 1. Obiective #1 - Non-Native Plant Removal Remove non-native aquatic plants in association with native plant enhancement/restoration. This effort includes the removal of non-native plants from the San Marcos River system between Spring Lake and Stokes Park. Priorto non-native plant removal, the University will disturb the Project area to remove fountain darters and other native species. University divers will then remove non-native aquatic plants for disposal at the University's Composting Center; before leaving the river site, native fauna within the removed vegetation will be returned to the river by the University. The University will plant TWR or selected native aquatic plant species within the denuded areas as needed to meet EAHCP biological goals for submerged aquatic vegetation. Monitor planted areas monthly to evaluate the success rate and remove unwanted, re- emergent non-native plant species from the planted areas and replant as needed to meet target area coverage. Conduct an annual river inventory to identify the presence and location of new non-native vegetation establishment. 2