Topic:
Consider and take action on a resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the City of League City and the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for the “Learning to be Water Wise” Project (Assistant City Manager)
Council postponed to April 26 Council Meeting 8-0-0 on April 12, 2016.
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize the interlocal agreement that provides for the City’s continued participation in the “Learning to be Water Wise” program. Since its inception in 1994, the City of League City has participated annually in sponsoring local Clear Creek ISD schools in the Water Wise Program. This program is part of the City’s water conservation outreach. It is primarily manage by The Harris-Galveston County Subsidence District. The Water Wise program curriculum benefits approximately 65,000 school children each year. The cost of the program is based upon a per student charge of $35.40 which covers all student materials going into local 4th and 5th grade classrooms as well as administrative fees associated with the program. With the main ingredient of the curriculum is “learning by doing”, the materials include a water conservation kit that goes home with the student, printed student material, and teacher curriculum. Our contribution provides kits to approximately 225 students each year. The Subsidence District works with all school districts in Harris, Galveston and Fort Bend counties. The decision to which schools participate is up to the Subsidence District and the school district. The Subsidence District has only had one formal complaint. The Subsidence District is the government entity that regulates groundwater pumpage in Harris and Galveston counties. League City’s current groundwater allocation is 10% of the annual demand and any volume that exceeds the allocated percentage is subject to dis-incentive fees in the amount of $7.00/1000 gallons. When needed, the Groundwater Credits are redeemed to increase the groundwater a...
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