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Home My WebLink AboutC2025-008 - 1/28/2025 - Approved United States Department of the Interior �! U.S.GEOLOGICAL SURVEY i. Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center 4Rc� .0 1505 Ferguson Lane Austin,TX 78754 January 7,2025 Mr.Esteban Ramos Water Resources Manager City of Corpus Christi 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi,TX 78401 Dear Mr.Ramos: Enclosed is one copy of our standard joint-funding agreement 25SJJFATX029000 between the U.S.Geological Survey Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center and City of Corpus Christi for negotiated deliverables(see attached), upon signature by both parties through September 30,2025 in the amount of$265,450 from your agency.U.S. Geological Survey contributions for this agreement are$28,950 for a combined total of$294,400.Please sign and return one fully-executed original to Kandis Becher at GS-W-OT_O I PM@usgs.gov. Federal law requires that we have a signed agreement before we start or continue work.Please return the signed agreement by February 14,2025.lf,for any reason,the agreement cannot be signed and returned by the date shown above,please contact Douglas Schnoebelen at(210)691-9262 or email dschnoebelen@usgs.gov to make alternative arrangements. This is a fixed cost agreement to be billed quarterly via Down Payment Request(automated Form DI-1040).Please allow 30-days from the end of the billing period for issuance of the bill.If you experience any problems with your invoice(s),please contact Kandis Becher at phone number(682)316-5051 or kkbecher@usgs.gov. The results of all work performed under this agreement will be available for publication by the U.S.Geological Survey.We look forward to continuing this and future cooperative efforts in these mutually beneficial water resources studies. Sincerely, 7'4/.177 k Timothy H.Raines Director Enclosure 25SJJFATX029000 SCANNED Form 9-1366 U.S. Department of the Interior Customer#:6000000486 (May 2018) U.S.Geological Survey Agreement#:25S11FATX029000 Joint Funding Agreement Project#:SJ009ME FOR TIN#:74-6000574 Water Resource Investigations Fixed Cost Agreement YES[X] NO[ ] THIS AGREEMENT is entered into upon signature by both parties, by the U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, Oklahoma- Texas Water Science Center, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, party of the first part, and the City of Corpus Christi party of the second part. 1.The parties hereto agree that subject to the availability of appropriations and in accordance with their respective authorities there shall be maintained in cooperation for negotiated deliverables(see attached), herein called the program. The USGS legal authority is 43 USC 36C;43 USC 50, and 43 USC 50b. 2. The following amounts shall be contributed to cover all of the cost of the necessary field and analytical work directly related to this program. 2(b) include In-Kind-Services in the amount of$0,00 (a) $28,950 by the party of the first part during the period upon signature by both parties to September 30, 2025 (b) $265,450 by the party of the second part during the period upon signature by both parties to September 30, 2025 (c) Contributions are provided by the party of the first part through other USGS regional or national programs, in the amount of: $0 Description of the USGS regional/national program: (d) Additional or reduced amounts by each party during the above period or succeeding periods as may be determined by mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters between the parties. (e) The performance period may be changed by mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters between the parties. 3. The costs of this program may be paid by either party in conformity with the laws and regulations respectively governing each party. 4. The field and analytical work pertaining to this program shall be under the direction of or subject to periodic review by an authorized representative of the party of the first part. 5. The areas to be included in the program shall be determined by mutual agreement between the parties hereto or their authorized representatives. The methods employed in the field and office shall be those adopted by the party of the first part to insure the required standards of accuracy subject to modification by mutual agreement. 6. During the course of this program, all field and analytical work of either party pertaining to this program shall be open to the inspection of the other party, and if the work is not being carried on in a mutually satisfactory manner, either party may terminate this agreement upon 60 days written notice to the other party. 7. The original records resulting from this program will be deposited in the office of origin of those records. Upon request, copies of the original records will be provided to the office of the other party. 8. The maps, records or reports resulting from this program shall be made available to the public as promptly as • possible. The maps, records or reports normally will be published by the party of the first part. However, the party of the second part reserves the right to publish the results of this program, and if already published by the party of the first part shall, upon request, be furnished by the party of the first part, at cost, impressions suitable for purposes of reproduction similar to that for which the original copy was prepared. The maps, records or reports published by either party shall contain a statement of the cooperative relations between the parties. The Parties acknowledge that scientific information and data developed as a result of the Scope of Work(SOW)are subject to applicable USGS review, approval, and release requirements,which are available on the USGS Fundamental Science Practices website(hops://www_uss.guv/office-ol=science-guality-and-integrity/fundamental-science-practices). Form 9-1366 U.S. Department of the Interior Customer#:6000000486 (May 2018) U.S.Geological Survey Agreement#:25SJJFATX029000 Joint Funding Agreement Project#:S1009ME FOR TIN#: 74-6000574 Water Resource Investigations 9. Billing for this agreement will be rendered quarterly. Invoices not paid within 60 days from the billing date will bear Interest, Penalties, and Administrative cost at the annual rate pursuant the Debt Collection Act of 1982, (codified at 31 U.S.C. §3717)established by the U.S. Treasury. USGS Technical Point of Contact Customer Technical Point of Contact Name: Douglas Schnoebelen Name: Esteban Ramos Branch Chief-South Texas Water Resources Manager Address: 5563.DeZavala Road Suite 290 Address: 1201 Leopard Street San Antonio, TX 78249 Corpus Christi,TX 78401 Telephone: (210)691-9262 Telephone: (361)826-3294 Fax: (210)691-9270 Fax: (n/a) Email: dschnoebelen@usgs.gov Email: EstebanR2@cctexas.com USGS Billing Point of Contact Customer Billing Point of Contact Name: Kandis Becher Name: M. P. Sudhakaran Budget Analyst Water Resources Mgmt Advisor Address: 501 W. Felix Street Bldg 24 Address: 2726 Holly Road Fort Worth, TX 76115 Corpus Christi, TX 78415 Telephone: (682)316-5051 Telephone: (361)826-3667 Fax: (682) 316-5022 Fax: (361)826-4420 Email: kkbecher@usgs.gov Email: mp@cctexas.com U.S. Geological Survey United States City of Corpus Christi Department of Interior Signature Signatures TIMOTHY TTIMOTHY9RA NES By RAINES 12:19 6�os'Date: 12' By Date: 45— Name: Timothy H. Raines Name: Title: Director Title: By Date: Name: Title: ATTEST: ,��, By Date: R C• ERTA Name: CI SECRETARY - Title: it CIG its CA ') AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL i " a '- ‘-) . (LI- J3n3 SECRETARY CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI 25SJJFATX029000 City of Corpus Station USGS Christi Total Number Description Funds Funds Funds 001:SURFACE WATER 08194000 Nueces River at Cotulla,TX Full Range Streamflow Station $4,6130 00 $19,220.00 $1s,aoo Precipitation $1,500.00 $1,500 08194500 Nueces River near Tilden,TX Full Range Streamflow Station $4,580.00 $12,220.00 $16,800 Precipitation $1,500.00 $1,500 08205500 Frio River near Derby,TX Full Range Streamflow Station $4,580.00 $12,220.00 $16,800 Precipitation $1,500.00 $1,500 08206600 Frio River at Tilden,TX Full Range Streamflow Station $4,580.00 $12,220.00 $16,800 08206900 Choke Canyon Reservoir nr Three Rivers,TX Reservoir Contents $2,465.00 $6,035.00 $8,500 08206910 Choke Canyon Res.outflow nr Three Rivers,TX Q below Base and Continous Stages $2.850.00 $8,250.00 $11,100 08210000 Nueces River near Three Rivers,TX GWSIP Full Range Streamflow Station $0.00 $0.00 $0 08210500 Lake Corpus Christi near Mathis,TX Reservoir Contents $2,465.00 $6,035.00 $8,500 08211000 Nueces River near Mathis,TX GWSIP Full Range Streamflow Station $0.00 $0.00 $0 08211200 Nueces River above Bluntzer,TX Q below Base and Continous Stages $2,850.00 $8,250.00 $11,100 Precipitation $1,500.00 $1,500 08211500 Nueces River at Calallen,TX GWSIP Full Range Streamflow Station $0.00 $0.00 $0 08211502 Nueces River nr Odem,TX Q below Base with AVM and Continuous Stage $0.00 $14,400.00 $14,400 SURFACE WATER TOTAL: $28,950 $97,850 $126,800 003:WATER QUALITY 08211200 Nueces Rv at Bluntzer,Tx I emp.,Cond.,pH,Diss.Oxy.,Turbidity Monitor(5-Parm) $0 $44,000 $44.000 08211502 Nueces Rv nr Odem,TX Temp.and Cond.Monitor(2-Parm) $0 516,750 $16.750 821150305 Rincon Bayou Channel near Odem.TX Temp.and Cond.Monitor(2-Parm) $0 $16,750 $16,750 WATER-QUALITY TOTAL: $0 $77,500 $77,500 CITY OF CORPUS PROJECT USGS CHRISTI TOTAL FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS SURFACE WATER:00170 $28,950 $97,850 $126,800 WATER QUALITY:00370 $0 $77,500 $77,500 RESERVOIR PASS/THROUGH REPORTING $0 $90,100 $90,100 TOTAL $28,950 $265,450 $294,400 kg.„ usGs science fora changing world A Proposal, in cooperation with the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Science Support for the Development of Web-Based Delivery of the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir Status and Nueces Estuary Pass- Through Status Report, South Texas Introduction In the accordance with the 2001 Agreed Order,the City of Corpus Christi allows fresh water to"pass-through"the Choke Canyon Reservoir/Lake Corpus Christi reservoir system to the Nueces Estuary each month(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,2001; Steffan, 2023). The monthly"pass-through"requirement, or target, is dependent on several variables: • Measured inflow into the reservoir system • Percent capacity of the reservoir system • Month of the year,per regulatory requirement • Salinity level in Nueces Bay At the direction of the City of Corpus Christi,the Nueces River Authority (NRA) currently hosts water resource data that the City collects through multiple reporting tools, including U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)stream gages,and displays the information on their webpage. None of the water resource data are collected by the NRA, nor is the NRA responsible for any of the equipment that is the ultimate source of this data. Problem and Objective The present Daily Reservoir and Pass-Through Status Report(Figure 1)provides important information on reservoir system and Nueces Delta inflow(Pass-Through) conditions. In order to optimize the collection,reporting,and hosting processes,the City coordinated with USGS in early 2024 to explore opportunities. Based on a series of conversations and meetings,the recommendation from the City was to secure a contract between the USGS and the City (i.e. USGS, 1 Joint Funding Agreement)to perform these functions, ultimately provide a hosting site with USGS oversight and science support to display the Daily Reservoir and Pass-Through Status Report. Daily Reservoir and Pus-Thou Status Report September 26.2024 itaervivetvOry(4-:3T)-seam limo(A:rtq.E.'z 1f3tior.(UN:keratin"(9t):aai110(TCTe:):TemteR2.re(rt)'Gage Merit it(et 1.224 RESEIVOIR STATISTICS 4naa lva sone se,2017,spasms WWI setae opacities for CROae Gaye.'Weenie.,22012 Tq/D4 velum etra Su hey)sine Lake Corps Carmti 0016 TW DK Yolumetn%SOi00T)an being referHfi in the Wry Reserver System and►ess-tnru Mors Report C3ola ammo Desdtror ease Campos Christi CCR/t.CC Cormiocd Line 7esaM Date Einition Valuta! r Capacity EMratien Wawa' _IS Capacity venom %Capanry Mien. veiuiae ♦capacity rc't. 2205 662,321 1004 .040 276334 • 100% 419.165 100•. 440 142021 210e. 09/1E/3024 1321 127,143 Mi." 1131 02472 M." 211.413 23.9% 42.3 347,441 91.2% 01,22)2024 salt 127143 192% 13I 92_471 26.1% 21e.619 23.0% et 144.377 21 0% 141/24'2024 122 8 1321172 20.1% 23 a 91.443 16 321 214.225 24 71 211 134 239 9e 2% 00/24'2023 S933 271773 267% 871 140.170 549% 317,42e 347% res see 312 723: LAKE TEAANA WATER SU►ttT• •The spit between,NaMtltenaptiaie and Interruptible wrest it are matted Monthly.miwry tna fret rotting Oar et one month,so play r111R the tdtel and remaining ala00mfa mot toe ems of toe p niece mama Date Wily Intake ,MID Nam' libie interruptible August ►TD Rewailif4 August YID Remaining 021270024 273 1.216 0 2432 21712 0 6.306 3 104 0040400 RAMS 04ATT:R SO Y ltlw l Data Ineaspe MID TMDa Cony Bow MTh Rosa Date T ol eqe Hdgnp 09i 27,1724 0 24' 3 607 4 19a_ 17 721 09,'24,'2024 7-14 AM 7.01 W 6ATNER ax4A7t0 u0'QaMAT,o,4 Owaa Campo Reservoir Late Corpus Ounti CCA/ICC(*.Wawa 09/3/2024 MID 1 YTD 09/I4/2024 MTD I PTO 04/22/2024' MID I PTO Aiterie 102 13 Evaporation 246 7.225 42.212 /77 A224 41214 123 I 4,433 I 94.477 Ramreae 0.07 0 49 21 67 000 2.3 _ 24.14 Stream rows Googig Station 09/2i/2024 MTD >ial Homes River et'The Rivers.Tutu 7,37E 11.032 NMT HwKti Rirar et 7.00I.,T4se1 24 7,117 ISIX k*a Sinnat Tines,Teens 0 2 1 2M San/lgot,Crest at TMq,Tent 0 0 MU Maatasa River at W P.12ett Ttaa 4 1,197 Refit hay:Chot:e Canyon Mxtaon 50 1,411 N�II,ntT quests Ricer at WPM,Teens({a trap Mari 139 4.593 WE promos low et Conran.Teets 0 6 AIL 1MKon Bayou Pips tin; 0 0 ' eiteePo94113910 t eomputt0 u' LVTR7H7177+33MTT)Rtleara morn Chace Canyon I 7,181 I 13044 r r • ESTUARY INFLOWS MD PA4ST0MU N RE Qt1MErTS Terse manor ivies 0 0 POMO H igib It lLSO0it 0 Effective Crean t-Derail Prom Previous Month Data Deride 1ae3Ma 09/p1J2DM 1,99) Use.,ale..Gceil Errtctivc 09/01/2024 700 Regv'rca Md•4•efr Tweet 0 nesetrr4 R ir Miles files 13 344 0 Montyfrd).,OKAY+R34') 3 tal.Urr Sur":/-Deficit 1 901 Figure 1.Example of present Daily Reservoir and Pass-Through Status Report 2 Approach The U.S.Geological Survey (USGS)proposes to develop an updated Reservoir System and Pass-Through Status report that delivers information in a similar format as the present report. The basic sections of the report and daily sources of data needed for the report compilation are listed in the table below: TABLE 1 Report Section Data Source Reservoir Statistics(elevation,volume, USGS/City of Corpus Christi/Texas Water Development percent capacity) Board Reservoir Data Lake Texana Water Supply Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Colorado River Water Supply USGS Station 08162000 Colorado River at Wharton Reservoir Weather Related Information City of Corpus Christi(Dam Operations) Streamflows USGS stations Estuary Inflows and Pass-Through Computation based on USGS streamflow data and Rincon Requirements Bayou Pump discharge(Nueces River Authority). Publicly available data used for the report from agencies other than the USGS (i.e. City of Corpus Christi, Lavaca-Navidad River Authority,Nueces River Authority,and the Texas Water Development Board)will be identified and the sources of data will be referenced. Automated Data Processing USGS has a technically adept team, including the USGS Integrated Hydrology and Data Science Branch(IHDS)team to verify access to the data sources listed in Table 1 and identify ways to automate the information to minimize the manual efforts that are currently employed today. Work by the USGS will include creating an automated processing script and oversight to: • Retrieve the daily data from the City of Corpus Christi and USGS sources. • Combine and process the data to generate a standards-compliant PDF matching the layout of the existing Pass-Through Report. • Post the generated PDF to the replacement website, which will be hosted by the USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center(OTWSC)on its public web servers. The automated process will ensure accurate and timely reporting of reservoir and pass- through information, minimizing manual effort and potential errors. 3 Website Development A website will be created to match the data, functionality,and layout of the existing Nueces River Authority site: https://nueces-ra.org/lake-level-reports-2/. The initial website will duplicate the functionality of the Current Lake Levels,Lake Levels& Pass-Through Report,and Historical Pass-Through Reports sections. Historical data(daily reservoir data, and monthly Pass-Through Report PDFs from January 1999 to present)will be hosted online by the USGS. The website will be hosted on webapps.usgs.gov,a public webserver maintained by the OTWSC,will follow all USGS Visual Identity System (VIS)design rules for web applications, and be fully compliant with USGS web standards. After the launch of the replacement website,the USGS will identify and propose potential improvements to the website and Pass-Through Report. These improvements may include layout adjustments,modification to reported data formats, and enhancements to the user interface based on feedback from stakeholders. Wireframe designs for alternate layouts and data presentation options will be developed. These wireframes will help explore ways to enhance the user experience and serve as a foundation for potential future improvements to the website. The project will include drafting requirements and capabilities for a potential map-based display. This map component aims to enhance visualization by displaying current reservoir, streamflow,and water-quality conditions within the study area.These requirements will provide a roadmap for integrating map-based features in future development phases. "The proposed budget covers hosting through fiscal year(FY)2027. Continued hosting beyond FY27 will require a new agreement and scope for future funding. Relevance and Benefits This project would provide information and tools to benefit the USGS, City of Corpus Christi,Nueces Estuary stakeholders,and general public with interest in the region and its natural resources Implementation of the scope of services associated with this proposal will provide critical water-supply information in a timely manner utilizing automation to reduce the manual efforts. The data will be hosted on the USGS website, a premiere federal agency that has a reputation for applying science and data driven solutions. 4 The"U.S. Geological Survey 21st-Century Science Strategy 2020-2030(USGS,2021)" describes many of the current earth science challenges the nation is facing along with the USGS's approach in addressing these complex science issues. The USGS water resource mission is science based and nonregulatory. That mission includes science support with other agencies(federal, state, and local), water managers,and the public. In particular,this proposal aligns with three of the challenges/opportunities discussed in the most recent(2021) USGS science strategy report: 1)the need for information delivery at time frames and in forms relevant to decision makers, 2)the synthesis of hydrologic(Earth)data to provide an understanding of flow,estuary salinity (biological), and 3)the need for technological innovation through the modernization and automation of the reservoir pass-through reporting website. Finally,the proposal will emphasize a partnership with local agencies and the public through communication of data in real-time through a publicly accessible website. Timeline and Budget A proposed timeline for the various project tasks is shown below.The first year(FY 25) will require a larger financial commitment to establish the new processes, which is proposed to be $90,100. The costs to implement the program for fiscal years 26 and 27(FY26 and FY27)are estimated to be$14,400 and$15,100 respectively. Project Timeline Task FY25 FY25 FY25 FY25 FY26 FY27 Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Remaining Automated Data Processing Develop Website for posting Reservoir System and Pass-Through Information. Develop wireframes for potential website and pass-Through report modifications,and draft requirements for a potential map-based data display. Website and PDF Report Hosting; Daily Reporting Project Budget Funding per fiscal year(FY) $90,100 $ 14,400 $ 15,100 Total project cost(FY25—FY27) $ 119,600 5 References Nueces River Authority,2024, Lake Levels and Passthru Report, https://nueces-ra.org/lake-level- reports-2/ Steffan, Devon, 2023,Nueces Delta Environmental Monitoring Project: Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program Publication CBBEP-179, 14 p.,https://www.cbbep.org/manager/wp- content/uploads/Nueces-Delta-Environmental-Monitoring-Project.pdf Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,2001.Agreed Order amending the operational procedures and continuing an Advisory Council pertaining to Special Condition S.B., Certificate of Adjudication No. 21-3214; Docket No. 2001-0230-WR, City of Corpus Christi, et al. U.S. Geological Survey, 2021, U.S. Geological Survey 21st-Century Science Strategy 2020-2030: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1476,20 p., https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/cir1476 6