HomeMy WebLinkAboutMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA AND AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. TO ASSIST IN ACTIVITES THAT ARE DESIGNED FOR STREAM RESTORATION IN LOCAL WATERBODIES MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between
Augusta, Georgia
and
Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "Memorandum") made this `(044-day of
Dah , 2018, by and between AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, as a political subdivision of
the State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as "Augusta, Georgia" or "Augusta"), as Party of
the First Part, and Augusta University Research Institute, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as
"Institution"') as Party of the Second Part.
WHEREAS, the Institution is a professional/Nonprofit partnering entity assisting Augusta
Engineering Department (AED) with the Section 319(h) Grant entitled, "Biota Improvement in
an Urban Stream through Aquatic Habitat Restoration";
NOW, THEREFORE, as a desire of Augusta and Institution to properly coordinate the
development and implementation of this grant,the parties hereby agree as follows:
UNDERSTANDING:
Augusta, Georgia and Institution do hereby agree to the following:
1. The Institution will provide services related to engineering design and study of Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for aquatic habitat restoration, assistance in installation of those
BMPs, field reconnaissance efforts, site and BMP selection efforts, survey assistance, data
analysis, and report writing efforts as shown in the awarded grant document scope of work
document. These activities will primarily be conducted through the work of professionals, as
shown in the awarded grant document (Appendix A). These professional will be approved by
Augusta Engineering Department prior to execution of MOU.
2. The Institution will provide Augusta with timesheets for each project task, using format
approved by Augusta Engineering Department, for all personnel involved in this project as well
as a brief summary of activities and percent completion for each project task for each quarterly
reporting period as required by the grant.
3. Augusta shall contribute funds not to exceed the designated amount within the approved
grant as shown in the 319(h)grant Scope of Work document.
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4. The Institution shall submit quarterly reimbursement claims with detailed description of
work done during that quarter to AED within five days by end of the respective quarter. These
reimbursement claims shall be prepared in a format acceptable by the AED with payment to
University once funds have been received by the granting agency
5. Upon completion of the activities funded by Augusta, material produced under this MOU will
become property of Augusta. However, with written permission from Augusta Engineering
Department, the Institution has rights to use this material for their activities and scientific
research purposes but must include Augusta personnel as designated collaborators and the
following as proper identification of funding for the project:
"The preparation of this report, map, document, project, etc., was financed in part
through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Provisions of
Section 319(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended and Augusta,
Georgia/Augusta Engineering Department."
Together with the month and year, the document was prepared and credit being given
to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural resources, State
of Georgia.
DELIVERABLES:
The Institution agrees to provide to Augusta Engineering Department any requested
documentation required under this MOU.
TIME:
This MOU will remain in effect for the duration of the 319(h) awarded grant duration unless
otherwise amended.
TERMINATION:
Both parties may terminate this MOU at any time by giving of forty-five (45) days written notice
of such termination. Upon receipt of such notice of termination, Institution shall discontinue all
work under this MOU. Data gathered and material produced will become property of Augusta.
MISCELLANEOUS:
1.This Memorandum of Understanding shall be controlled by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Georgia.
2. Any notice given under this Memorandum shall be deemed given when provided in writing to
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the following persons:
TO AUGUSTA,GA:
AUGUSTA, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATION
ATTN: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
452 WALKER STREET,SUITE 110,AUGUSTA,GEORGIA 30901
TO: AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.:
ATTENTION: DIEGO VAZQUEZ, MPA,CRA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA,GEORGIA 30912-4810
OGC@AUGUSTA.EDU
This Memorandum of Understanding is the entire agreement between the parties, and may not
be amended, except by a writing executed by both parties.
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