04_NCS000557_CWEP Agreement_20220922

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Membership Agreement for
Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) Services
Provided by the Triangle J Council of Governments
This Memorandum of Understanding by and between the undersigned local government (Local
Government) and the Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG) pertains to the services
provided by TJCOG under the Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) program.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, CWEP and local government stormwater programs have the same basic mission of
providing stormwater outreach and education; and
WHEREAS, CWEP is a program administered by TJCOG that has excelled in providing direct
education and mass media to its wide variety of partner communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, TJCOG, via CWEP, will prepare and make available to the Local
Government the following direct education and mass media items:
1. CWEP will assist the Local Government with the following education/outreach tasks during
the term of this MOU related to direct educational programming:
a. Provide physical and digital outreach materials for local governments and target
audiences that describe target pollutants and their likely sources and impacts on
water quality
b. Maintain an internet website conveying the CWEP program's messages about
stormwater pollution
c. Make available for download via website outreach materials for target audiences,
and distribute materials at in -person or digital community events
d. Post on social media channels to promote CWEP's key messages
e. Provide unlimited local use and access to original and compiled educational
materials on CWEP program website, to include educational videos, printable and
digital lessons, lesson plans, and other resources useful for educating a variety of
ages and audiences in various settings
f. Coordinate annually with 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. CWEP will coordinate with the CWEP local government
representative prior to contacting any formal educators in the member jurisdiction.
g. Provide mechanisms on CWEP program website for public input on
stormwater issues

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2. CWEP will assist the Local Government with the following mass media programming:
1) Coordinate an annual outreach campaign in the form of Public Service Announcements
(PSAs) administered by local service providers, which includes the following:
a. Six animated videos about common target pollutants, their likely sources, their
negative impact on water quality, and best practices for target audiences likely to
have significant stormwater impacts
b. Static and animated banner ads stating the program's message of "Clean Water
Begins with You and Me" with a link to the program website
c. Approximately 12 weeks (as market costs allow) of digital pre -roll videos and
display in -banner advertising
d. Approximately 12 weeks (as market costs allow) of television, cable, and radio
PSAs, spread across popular stations with the aim of reaching a variety of target
audiences, including Spanish -language listeners, network news, and cable
entertainment. CWEP will make an effort to ensure that media reach adequately
covers member's jurisdictions. Additional stations and programs may be
proposed by local media placement companies and approved collectively by
members.
e. Print and digital advertising in Spanish -language newspaper
2) Provide outreach materials for target audiences that describe target pollutants and their
likely sources and impacts on water quality
3) Provide unlimited local use and access of digital media materials for Partner
jurisdictions' use in public buildings, parks, DMV locations, outdoor movies, etc.
4) Promote regional outreach and education events (such as Creek Week) through CWEP
website and social media platforms
Local Governments may use the tasks above to help comply with NPDES MS4 stormwater
education requirements, Jordan Lake Rules and/or Neuse and Tar -Pamlico nutrient strategy
education requirements. The Local Government's signature on this MOU (and MS4 permit
number if applicable) signifies an understanding that any one of the items listed above may only
partially fulfill its education requirements during an audit from NC DEQ. Accordingly, the Local
Government acknowledges that it is ultimately responsible for meeting all federal and state
laws, rules and regulations related thereto. The Local Government and CWEP share
responsibility for determining how specific objectives can be cooperatively achieved, with the
understanding that CWEP supplements local efforts to comply with regulatory requirements.
The Local Government is highly encouraged to send one or more representatives to CWEP's
quarterly steering committee meetings to collaborate on strategies. CWEP 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
CWEP Local Government representative each quarter to offer opportunities for discussion and
collaboration.
The Local Government agrees to pay TJCOG for the services provided herein based on a fee
schedule adopted by TJCOG, voted on by CWEP Local Governments, and incorporated herein
by reference. The period of performance under, and the term of, this MOU will begin on July 1,

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2021 and will conclude on June 30, 2022. The Local Government reserves the unilateral right to
terminate this MOU for cause or convenience (in the case of cause, immediately, and in the case
of convenience, upon thirty (30) calendar days' written notice), whereupon CWEP and TJCOG
will only be entitled to prorated compensation for services properly rendered up to the date of
termination.
CWEP will provide an annual report by August 31 after fiscal year end, with local and regional
outreach and education numbers for both mass media and direct education. Interim numbers
can be provided as needed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, both the Local Government and TJCOG have caused this MOU to be
executed by their chief executive officers, all as of the day and year first above written.
Town of zebulon
City/Town Name
Chris Ray
Signatory Print Name
DocuSigned by:
Signature
TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
DocuSigned by:
F9E3846354EB...
NCS0005574
MS4 Permit Number
Director of Public works
Title
3/5/2021
Date Signed
3/5/2021
Executive Director, TJCOG Date

DocuSign Envelope ID: 492AOE48-68F7-4181-BA53-6C18952D1B10
Membership Agreement for
Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) Services
Provided by the Triangle J Council of Governments
This Memorandum of Understanding by and between the undersigned local government (Local
Government) and the Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG) pertains to the services
provided by TJCOG under the Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) program.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, CWEP and local government stormwater programs have the same basic mission of
providing stormwater outreach and education; and
WHEREAS, CWEP is a program administered by TJCOG that has excelled in providing direct
education and mass media to its wide variety of partner communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, TJCOG, via CWEP, will prepare and make available to the Local
Government the following direct education and mass media items:
1. TJCOG's CWEP Program will assist the Local Government with the following education/
outreach tasks during the term of this MOU related to direct educational programming:
a. Provide physical and digital outreach materials for local governments and target
audiences that describe target pollutants and their likely sources and impacts on
water quality
b. Maintain an internet website conveying the CWEP program's messages about
stormwater pollution
c. Make available for download via website outreach materials for target audiences,
and distribute materials at in -person or digital community events
d. Post on social media channels to promote CWEP's key messages
e. Provide unlimited local use and access to original and compiled educational
materials on CWEP program website, to include educational videos, printable and
digital lessons, lesson plans, and other resources useful for educating a variety of
ages and audiences in various settings
f. Coordinate annually with 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. CWEP will coordinate with the CWEP local government
representative prior to contacting any formal educators in the member jurisdiction.
Provide mechanisms on CWEP program website for public input on
stormwater issues

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2. TJCOG's CWEP program will assist the Local Government with the following mass media
programming:
a. Coordinate an annual outreach campaign in the form of Public Service Announcements
(PSAs) administered by local service providers, which includes the following:
i. Videos about common target pollutants, their likely sources, their negative impact
on water quality, and best practices for target audiences likely to have significant
stormwater impacts
ii. Static and animated banner ads about stormwater quality that link to the program
website
iii. Approximately 12 weeks (as market costs allow) of digital pre -roll video PSAs,
spread across popular stations with the aim of reaching a variety of target
audiences.
iv. Approximately 8 weeks (as market costs allow) of television, radio, social media
and/or digital PSAs across popular stations with the aim of reaching a variety of
target audiences. CWEP will make an effort to ensure that media reach
adequately covers member jurisdictions. Additional station slprograms may be
proposed by local media companies and approved collectively by members.
v. Print and digital advertising in Spanish -language newspaper(s).
b. Provide unlimited local use and access to outreach materials created for CWEP Partners
to inform target audiences about target pollutants, their likely sources and impacts on water
quality
c. Provide unlimited local use and access of digital media materials for Partner jurisdictions'
use in public buildings, parks, DMV locations, outdoor movies, etc
d. Promote regional education and engagement events such as the CWEP Regional Creek
Week through CWEP website and social media platforms
Local Governments may use the tasks above to help comply with NPDES MS4 stormwater
education requirements or nutrient strategy stormwater education requirements. The Local
Government's signature on this MOU (and MS4 permit number if applicable) signifies an
understanding that any one of the items listed above may only partially fulfill its education
requirements during an audit from NC DEQ. Accordingly, the Local Government acknowledges
that it is ultimately responsible for meeting all federal and state laws, rules and regulations
related thereto. The Local Government and CWEP share responsibility for determining how
specific objectives can be cooperatively achieved, with the understanding that CWEP
supplements local efforts to comply with regulatory requirements. The Local Government is
highly encouraged to send one or more representatives to CWEP's quarterly steering committee
meetings to collaborate on strategies. CWEP 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 CWEP Local Government representative
each quarter to offer opportunities for discussion and collaboration.
The Local Government agrees to pay TJCOG for the services provided herein based on a fee
schedule adopted by TJCOG, voted on by CWEP Local Governments, and incorporated
herein by reference. The fee schedule and individual Local Governments' cost shares may
change annually in the second and third year of the agreement if population estimates
generated by the NC State Demographer's Office show population changes. The period
of performance under, and the term of, this MOU will begin on July 1,

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2022 and will conclude on June 30, 2025. This agreement automatically renews for a total of
3 years unless either party gives 90-day notice prior to end of the term. The Local
Government reserves the unilateral right to terminate this MOU for cause or convenience (in
the case of cause, immediately, and in the case of convenience, upon 90 calendar days'
written notice), whereupon CWEP and TJCOG will only be entitled to prorated
compensation for services properly rendered up to the date of termination.
CWEP will provide an annual report by August 31 on the prior fiscal year's local and regional
outreach and education, to include both description and numbers for both mass media and
direct education efforts. Interim numbers can be provided as needed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, both the Local Government and TJCOG have caused this MOU to be
executed by their chief executive officers, all as of the day and year first above written.
City/Town/County Name
S' tory Print N
Signature
TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Executive Director, TJCOG
MS4 Permit Number, if applicable
Title
Date Signed
5/18/2022
Date

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Exhibit A. CWEP FY23 Fee Schedule
TJCOG Clean Water Education Partnership Program FY23 Fee Schedule
Example Only; will be updated annually as certified population estimates are updated.
Base
Cost
Population* for FY23 (based on
July 2020 certified pop from NC
State Demographics)
FY23
Cost Share
($0.041 per cap)
Town of Apex 2,5
$2,000
59,368
1 $4,434
Town of Benson 2
$2,000
3,998
$2,164
Town of Butner 2
$2,000
8,401
$2,344
Town of Carrboro 2.5
$2,000
21,344
2,875
1,2,5
Town of Cary
$2,000
175,635
$9,201
Town of Chapel Hill 2,5
$2,000
54,236
$4,224
Chatham Count 5,6
$2,000
60,349
$4,474
Town of Clayton 2
$2,000
26,517
$3,087
City of Creedmoor 2
$2,000
4,869
$2,200
City of Durham 1,3,5
$2,000
284,317
$13,657
Durham Count "5
$2,000
37,167
$3,524
City of Fayetteville 2'3
$2,000
188,230
$9,717
Town of Fu ua -Varina 2
$2,000
34,604
$3,419
Town of Garner 1,2
$2,000
31,306
$3,284
City of Goldsboro 1,2
$2,000
34,156
$3,400
City of Havelock'
$2,000
17,759
$2,728
Town of Hillsborough 2
$2,000
9,681
$2,397
Town of Holly Spring s 2
$2,000
41,711
$3,710
Town of Hope Mills 2
$2,000
17,811
$2,730
Johnston County t
$2,000
154,728
$8,344
Cityof Kinston'
$2,000
19,873
$2,815
Town of Kni htdale 2
$2,000
19,656
$2,806
Town of Leland 2
$2,000
23,049
$2,945
Town of Morrisville 25
$2,000
29,925
$3,227
Nash County4,6
$2,000
41,284
$3,693
Town of Nashville 2.4
$2,000
5,635
$2,231
City of New Bern 1.2
$2,000
31,240
$3,281
1,5.6
Orange County
$2,000
55,500
$4,276
City of Oxford 4
$2,000
8,632
$2,354
Town of Pittsboro 5
$2,000
4,556
$2,187
City of Raleigh 1.3*
$2,000
468,977
$21,228
City of Rocky Mount 2A
$2,000
54,309
$4,227
Town of Rolesville
$2,000
19,278
$2,790
City of Roxboro
$2,000
8,131
$2,333
Town of Si er City
$2,000
7,733
$2,317
Town of Smithfield
0
11,378
$2,466
Town of Spring Lake 2
$2,000
11,662
$2,478
Town of Tarboro
2,000
10,685
$2,438
Town of Wake Forest 2
$2,000
48,062
$3,971
Wayne Count "'
$2,000
75,399
$5,091
Town of Wendell 1,2
$2,000
9,901
$2,406
Town of Zebulon 2
$2,000
6,969
1. Su jest to Neuse River Basin Nutrient Management Regulations.
2. Subjectto NPDES Phase II Stormwater Regulations.
3. Subjectto NPDES Phase I Stormwater Regulations.
4. Subjectto Tar -Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Management Regulations.
5, Subjecttojordan Lake Nutrient Management Regulations.
fi. MS4 Post -Construction "Tipped Counties"
Populations have been adjusted for group quarters covered by another state stormwater permit