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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000547_5_Roxboro_CWEP Agreement_20210610DocuSign Envelope ID: 05D6FlCB-31DF-442B-B83D-E751EDFA4B2A 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 05D6FlCB-31DF-442B-B83D-E751EDFA4B2A 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 Span ish-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 Span ish-lang u age 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 NPIDES 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, DocuSign Envelope ID: 05D6FlCB-31DF-442B-B83D-E751EDFA4B2A 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. City of Roxboro City/Town Name Andrew M. Oakley, PE Signatory Print Name rDocuSigned by: AJ" At. Signature TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS DocuSigned by: F0E3B4Q354FQ NCS000547 MS4 Permit Number Public ServiceS Director Title 3/5/2021 Date Signed 3/9/2021 Executive Director, TJCOG Date