NCS000482_RSPC MOU - Awaiting Approval by RSPC_20220422

Memorandum of Understanding for
Services Provided by the Regional Stormwater
Partnership of the Carolinas

This Memorandum of Understanding by and between the undersigned local government
(Local Government) and the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC)
pertains to the services provided by RSPC.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, RSPC and the stormwater programs of (undersigned) local governments have the
same basic mission of providing stormwater outreach and education; and

WHEREAS, RSPC has excelled in providing direct education and mass media services to its
partner communities large and small in multiple watersheds ;

NOW, THEREFORE, the following education and mass media services will be provided:

1. RSPC will assist the Local Government with the following education/outreach tasks during
the service term:
A. Provide digital outreach materials to Local Government and target audiences that
describe target pollutants and their likely sources and impacts on water quality

B. Make available to Local Government unlimited use of, and access to, original and
compiled educational materials on the RSPC member website and/or shared
Dropbox, to include digital educational materials and templates, recorded workshops, staff
training videos, and other resources useful for educating a variety of ages and
audiences in various settings

C. Coordinate at least annually with Local Government stormwater staff and/or relevant
educational contacts (as requested by the Local Government) to schedule and
conduct stormwater education activities that correlate with NC Essential Science
Standards or provide opportunities for citizen participation, which may include stream
cleanups, citizen science activities, or similar efforts. RSPC will coordinate with the
RSPC Local Government representative prior to contacting any formal educators in
the member jurisdiction

D. Maintain an internet website conveying RSPC’s mission to increase awareness of
stormwater pollution

E. Provide mechanisms on the RSPC website for public reporting of stormwater issues to
the proper Local Government staff

2. RSPC will assist the Local Government with the following mass media services:
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A. Coordinate annual spring and fall outreach campaigns that promote regional
stormwater awareness and target pollutants that local governments share,
administered by local service provides whose coverage includes the Local
Government constituents, which will include the following:

1. TV Media spots that include interviews with RSPC representatives on target
pollutants agreed upon by member local governments

2. Radio ads that promote reporting of stormwater pollution

3. A digital awareness campaign that includes clickable “report pollution” ads on
various news websites

B. Provide unlimited Local Government use of, and access to, digital media materials for
use on Local Government’s website and in public buildings, parks, etc.

3. RPSC will assist the Local Government with the following workshops and municipal staff training
services:

A. Coordinate annually with Local Government stormwater staff and/or relevant contacts
(as requested by the Local Government) to schedule and conduct stormwater tech
talks and workshops to provide opportunities for municipal staff, local contractors,
developers, inspectors and local elected officials to engage with local stormwater
management professionals and learn about water quality concerns

B. Make available to Local Government unlimited use of, and access to, original and
compiled municipal staff training materials on the RSPC member website and/or
shared Dropbox including topics such as municipal good housekeeping & pollution
prevention, municipal spill response, and illicit discharge detection & reporting

C. Provide the setting for local governments share information and ideas to address stormwater
issues on a regional level

Local Government may use the tasks above to help comply with NPDES MS4 stormwater
education requirements. Local Government's execution of this MOU signifies an understanding
that any one of the service assignments listed above may only partially fulfill its education
requirements during an audit by NC DEQ. Accordingly, Local Government acknowledges that it is
ultimately responsible for meeting all federal and state laws, rules and regulations related thereto.
The Local Government permittee and RSPC share responsibility for determining how specific
service objectives can be cooperatively achieved, with the understanding that RSPC supplements
local efforts to comply with regulatory requirements. The Local Government is highly encouraged
to send one or more representatives to RSPC’s quarterly meetings to collaborate on strategies .
RSPC will make every reasonable attempt, as permitted by available staffing and supplies, to
independently and proactively address the objectives in the Local Government's community, and
will update the RSPC Local Government representative each quarter to offer opportunities for
discussion and collaboration.
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The Local Government agrees to pay membership dues to RPSC based on a dues structure
adopted by RSPC, voted on by RSPC Local Governments and incorporated herein by reference
in Attachment A. The period of performance under, and the term of, this Agreement will begin on
July 1, 2022 and will conclude on June 30, 2027. The Local Government reserves
the right to unilaterally terminate this Agreement for cause or convenience (in the case of
cause, immediately, and in the case of convenience, upon thirty (30) calendar days'
written notice), whereupon RSPC will only be entitled to prorated compensation for services
properly rendered up to the date of termination .

RSPC will provide an annual report after fiscal year end, with regional outreach and
education numbers for both mass media and direct education/outreach. Interim metrics
can be provided as needed.

INWITNESS WHEREOF , both the Local Government and RPSC have caused this
Agreement to be executed by their chief executive officers, all as of the day and year first
above written .

ATTEST: CITY OF MONROE

By: _______________________________ Date:_________________
City of Monroe

ATTEST : REGIONAL STORMWATER PARTNERSHIP OF THE CAROLINAS

By: _______________________________ Date:_________________
RSPC
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Attachment A:

Tier Population Dues FY20 Municipalities
1 <5,000 $750 China Grove, Dallas, Lake Park, Landis, Lowell,
Town of Stanley, Ranlo
2 5,000 – 10,000 $1,500 Bessemer City, Cramerton
3 10,001 – 25,000 $2,500 Belmont, Harrisburg, Mt. Holly, Shelby, Stallings
4 25,001 – 50,000 $4,000 Monroe, Mooresville, Statesville
5 50,001 – 100,000 $5,000 Gastonia, Gaston County
6 100,001 – $12,000 Mecklenburg Co & Towns
250,000
7 >250,0001 $17,500 Charlotte