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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and planting or gardening techniques as necessary to address effectiveness of these efforts. Prepare and submit to the City an annual report summarizing EAHCP-related work efforts. The annual report will be incorporated into the overall EAHCP annual report that will be submitted to USFWS as a requirement of the ITP and EAHCP program. Submit monthly invoices and supporting documentation to the City HCP Manager by the 20t" of each month for work completed during the previous month. Provide the City HCP Manager with necessary invoice documentation, as needed, to meet the requirements set forth in the EAHCP Interlocal Contract No. 20-025-TES between the EAA and the City/ University. 7. Qualified 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 discretion in the hiring and termination of persons for the Plan Manager position and may change the responsibilities, reporting structure, job title or classification of the Plan Manager. 4. Provide to the University by March 1 of each year the amount of the salary and benefits for the Plan Manager proposed to be allocated by the City in the City's upcoming fiscal year budget for the applicable year. 5. Cooperate with the University so that the Plan Manager provides an active and constructive role in assisting the University in achieving its HCP obligations and by September 1 of each year, agree in writing as to the projects in which the Plan Manager will be involved during the next twelve-month period. 4