Resolutions-2015-092

CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED COALITION ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 28E by and between the eligible political subdivisions that adopt these Articles of Agreement ( hereinafter Agreement"), including the cities of Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Oxford and Tiffin; the counties of Iowa and Johnson; the Iowa County Soil & Water Conservation District; and the Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District ( hereinafter " Members"). WHEREAS, Chapters 28E and 466B of the Code of Iowa ( 2015), as amended, authorize the Members to establish a Watershed Management Authority to enable cooperation in watershed planning and improvements for the mutual advantage of the Members; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 466B. 23 of the Code of Iowa ( 2015), said Watershed Management Authority may perform any or all of the following activities: 1. Assess flood risks in the watershed; 2. Assess the water quality in the watershed; 3. Assess options for reducing flood risks and improving water quality in the watershed; 4. Monitor federal flood risk planning and activities; 5. Educate citizens regarding water quality and flood risks; 6. Allocate monies made available to the authority for the purposes of water quality and flood mitigation; and 7. Make and enter into contracts and agreements and execute all instruments necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties of the authority; and WHEREAS, the Members have determined it is in their mutual best interest to enter into an agreement pursuant to Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa ( 2015) to establish a Watershed Management Authority and to outline the responsibilities of the parties. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, THE MEMBERS AGREE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1— IDENTITY OF THE MEMBERS AND WATERSHED 1. 1 The counties of Iowa and Johnson are each a political subdivision of the State of Iowa. Their respective addresses are: Iowa County, 970 Court Avenue, Marengo, IA 52301 Johnson County, 913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Clear Creek Watershed Coalition Agreement 1 Final Draft — July 8, 2015