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Approval of Water Monitoring Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey

Original title: Approve the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resource Investigations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Which Provides the Annual Monitoring and Maintenance of a Cooperative Data Collection Program Within the City of North Port for Precipitation and Water Levels for a Contract Amount of $32,249.30.

September 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement authorizes the expenditure of $32,249.30 in city funds to continue professional monitoring of local water resources and rainfall patterns through the 2027 .

Who is mentioned in the record

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North Port

The city is responsible for the $32,249.30 payment and receives the water and precipitation data.

U.S. Geological Survey

The agency is tasked with performing the monitoring and maintenance of the data collection program.

What changed

The record is dated September 22, 2026 - a future date, likely when it takes effect or is scheduled.

What's next

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Summary

The North Port City Commission is considering a funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to monitor local water levels and precipitation for the 2026-2027 . The city will pay $32,249.30 to maintain this data collection program.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this agreement?
The agreement funds the annual monitoring and maintenance of a data collection program for precipitation and water levels within North Port.
How much will this cost the city?
The contract amount for the 2026-2027 is $32,249.30.

Why It Matters

This agreement authorizes the expenditure of $32,249.30 in city funds to continue professional monitoring of local water resources and rainfall patterns through the 2027 .

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Federal-Local Partnership

The city is utilizing federal expertise from the USGS for localized environmental monitoring.

Connected Entities

locationNorth PortThe city government entering into the funding agreement.Map →

Sources

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