U.S. Dept of Interiors
Form 9-1366
(May 1996)
~ -# ~ U.S. Department of the Interior
. U.S..Geological Survey
. "'1 ~ C\~ . D 1 Joint Funding Agreement
I~ ' FOR
IN99003
INOOAPPROVED, AS TO
INOO~RM BY: C~G
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the 8th day of Jul" 1997 by the U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR; party of the first part, and the CITY OF CARMEL, party of the
second part.
1. The parties hereto agree.that subject to the availability of appropriations and in accordance with their respective authorities
there shall be maintained in cooperation an investigation of water. resources in the vicinity of Carmel, Indiana,
hereinafter called the program.
2 The following amounts shall be contributed to cover all of the cost of the .necessary field and analytical work directly
related to this program.
(a) $1,500.00 by the party of the,iirstpart during the period
October 1,.1998 to September 30, 1999
(b) $$1,600.00* by the party of the second part during the period
Qctoberl,1998 to September 30,1999
*$100.00 in unmatched funds
(c) Additional orreduced amounts by each party during the above period or succeeding periods as may be determined
by mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters between the parties.
3. The costs of this program may be paid by either party in conformity with the laws and regulations respectively
governing each party.
4. The field and analytical work pertaining to this program shall be under the direction of or subject to periodic review by
an authorized representative of the party'of the first part.
5. The areas to be included in the program shall be determined by mutuai 'agreement between the parties hereto or their
authorized representatives. The methods empioyed in the fieid and office shall be those adopted by the party of the
first part to insure the required standards of accuracy subject to modification by mutual agreement.
6. During the course of this program, all field .and analytical work of either party pertaining to this program shall be open
to the inspection of the othe'r party, and if thework is not being carried on in a mutually satisfactory manner, either party
may terminate this agreement upon 60 days written notice to the other party,
7. The original 'records resulting from this program will be deposited in the office of origin of those records. Upon request,
copies of the original records will be provided to the office of the other party.
8. The maps, records or reports resulting from this program shall be made available to the public as promptly as possible.
The maps, records or reports'normally will be published by the party of the first part. However, the party of the second
part reserves the righUo publish the resuits of this program and, if already published by the party of the first part shall,
. .upon request, be furnished by the party of the first part, at cost; impressions suitable for purposes of reproduction
similar to that for which the original copy was prepared, The maps, records or reports pubiished by either party shall
contain a statement of the cooperative relations between the parties,
9. Billing for this agreement will be rendered annuall" . Payments of bills are due within
60 days after the billing date. If not paid by the due date, interest will be charged at the current Treasury rate for each
30 day period, or portion thereof, that the payment is delayed beyond the due date. (31 USC 3717; Comptroller
General File B'212222, August 23,.1983.). Ci~:;of Car;el ' ~
Biiard of. Pciblic Works and Safety
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
By
By QfJj-1
(S IG N A TU R E & TITLE)
Charles G. Cra~ford, Acting District Chief
(USE REVERSE SIDE IF ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE
ATTEST:
By
Diana Cordray,
C, Clerk-Treasurer
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())! {r 5957 Lakeside Boulevard
~,~ Indianapolis, Indiana 46278-1996
-/Y (317) 290-3333
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July 8, 1998
Bertha or Carol
Carmel utilities
One Civic Square
P.O. Box 1399
Carmel, Indiana 46032
Dear Ladies:
In response to your letter of July 1, 1997, please find enclosed three copies
of the. Joint-Funding Agreement to continue'the ground-water level monitoring in
the Carmel area for Federal FY 1999 (October 1, 1998 to September 30, 1999).
Please sign all originals; return one o~iginally signed copy to this office by
September 1, 1998. Work cannot be continued or started until we receive the
signed agreement.
WorK performed with funds from the agreement will be conducted on a fixed-price
basis. The City of Carmel will be billed annually for this agreement in
accordance with your request. The results of all work under this agre~rnent will
be available for publication by the US Geological Survey.
If you have any questions concerning this Joint- funding agreement, please do not
hesitate to call the District !I.dministrative Officer at 290-3333, extension 122.
We look forward to continuing our successful relationship during Federal Fiscal
Year -1999..
Sincerely
QI JI:,
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Lindsay 'A. Swain
District Chief
Enclosures
City of Cartnel
December 18,1998
Lindsay A. Swain
Water Resources Division
5957 Lakeside Boulevard
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278-1996
Ms. Swain:
On December 16,1998, the Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract to do
business with your company. Enclosed is an original of the signed agreement.
Please call Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray at 571-2414 if you have any questions.
We look forward to working Ivith you.
Sincerely,
;f1I.:C-GC,"l/ ,?;CKV~
Rebecca 1. Martin
Deputy Clerk
cc: file, dept
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CAR,\1EL. INDIANA 46032 317/57.1.2400