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Consider and take action on a resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the City of League City and the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) for participation in the “Learning to be Water Wise” Program for an amount not to exceed $11,330 (Director of Public works)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize an interlocal agreement that re-establishes 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 managed 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 $36.46 which covers all student materials going into local 4th and 5th grade classrooms as well as administrative fees associated with the program.
The main component of the curriculum is “learning by doing”, and the materials provided to the students include a water conservation kit that goes home with the student, printed student material, and teacher curriculum. Our contribution provides kits to approximately 310 students each year. The Subsidence District works with all school districts in Harris, Galveston and Fort Bend counties. The decision for which schools participate is up to the Subsidence District and the school district. The Subsidence District is the government entity that regulates groundwater pumpage in Harris and Galveston counties, in an effort to minimize subsidence.
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 $8.40/1000 gallons. When needed, the Groundwater Credits are redeemed to increase the groundwater allocation by the amount of the...
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