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Norton approves $6,700 joint funding agreement with Interior/USGS for stream gauges
Summary
The board approved a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey to support water-resource gauges, not to exceed $6,700, with the city's share about $5,200. Councilmembers discussed a $3,000 rebuild needed for one gauge and how gauge alerts are communicated to city staff.
The Norton Board of Control voted Feb. 2 to enter a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Geological Survey for water-resource investigations, in an amount not to exceed $6,700. Councilmembers said the city's share will be approximately $5,200.
Staff explained the gauges were installed in 2019 and that there is about a $1,000 annual maintenance cost per gauge. One gauge was identified as needing a substantial rebuild, estimated at roughly $3,000. Councilmembers asked whether the gauges provide historical streamflow data that could help when applying for grants; staff said historical data could be accessed or requested.
The board also discussed operational uses of the gauges: they alert staff when a stream is rising and approaching roadways, which allows the city to pre-position resources or notify affected businesses. When asked who receives alerts, staff said notifications currently go to service staff and the service assistant director; the council discussed whether and how to notify the public or individual businesses.
A councilmember moved to approve the joint funding agreement and another seconded; the clerk called the roll and recorded unanimous approval by members present.
