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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Annual work efforts should be conducted in accordance with the approved University/City EAHCP workplan that is developed and approved on an annual basis. 2. Obiective#2—TWR and native plant installation Enhance and restore TWR by focusing on selective gardening of non-native vegetation in mixed stands of TWR and removal of non-native vegetation in areas adjacent to existing TWR stands. In addition, include selective TWR planting, as needed, in areas where non-native vegetation and sediment is removed. In mixed stand areas, the University will remove non-native vegetation 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 vegetation and monitor the TWR for expansion. Finally, in optimal areas for TWR and other target native aquatic vegetation, the University will remove any non-native vegetation that is present, plant TWR or other aquatic vegetation and monitor to assess the success of transplants. Monitor replanted areas monthly to evaluate success rate and maintain the restoration areas as needed. Annual work efforts should be conducted in accordance with the approved University/City EAHCP workplan that is developed and approved on an annual basis. 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 City and University EAHCP measures. The minimum work schedule will be Thursday-Sunday and all holidays from May 1St through September 20th for calendar years 2023 through 2027. 4. Objective #4 — Remove Floating Plant Mats. Remove mats of floating vegetation and litter contained within, that are impacting the growth of native macrophytes. These mats may be removed or pushed, but all litter must be removed. Removed plants will be placed at a compost site to be determined by HCP Program Manager. Annual work efforts should be conducted in accordance with the approved City/ University EAHCP workplan that is developed and approved on an annual basis. 5. Permits. Comply with all federal and state permits acquired by the EAA o r t h e C i t y 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. 6. Deliverables. Submit monthly reports to the City for review which will include details of alI project efforts in terms of area of non-native vegetation removed, number of plants and area of TWR and native aquatic plants planted, observation of effectiveness of non-native plant removal and native planting efforts and volume of floating plant material removed/pushed. These reports will include specific recommendations on plant removal 3