RES 2016-05 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2016-05
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
MEMBERSHIP IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER CLEAN WATER FUND
WHEREAS, the Savannah River is the sole source of drinking water for the
City of North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, the protection of water quality of this water source is not only I
environmentally sound but also makes water purification for drinking less expensive, and
WHEREAS, the Savannah River Clean Water Fund (SRCWF) permanently
protects properties within the watershed through purchase and conservation easements and
funds land management practices such as vegetative buffers around agricultural fields, and
WHEREAS, the 2016 budget of the City of North Augusta already includes
the membership fee in the SRCWF, and
WHEREAS, the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, City of
Savannah, Augusta Utilities, Columbia County, GA and other potential partners desire to
partner with the fund for the protection of the Savannah River.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED by the Mayor and City
Council of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina that they hereby authorize the City
Administrator to sign and execute the Memorandum of Understanding for membership in
the Savannah River Clean Water Fund (SRCWF) at a funding level of$33,000.00 per year.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH,2016.
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Lark W. Jones, Mayor
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Donna B. Young, City Herk