FY2017-49 MOU between the Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair, Inc. and the Kodiak Island Borough For Mercury Monitoring.ORIGINAL,
Kodiak Island Borough
Manager's Office
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
Phone (907) 486-9301 Fax (907) 486-9374
THE KODIAK RODEO AND STATE FAIR, INC.
AND
THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR MERCURY MONITORING IN KODIAK, ALASKA
This memorandum of understanding (MOU) is made and entered into between the Kodiak Rodeo
and State Fair, Inc. (KRSF) and the Kodiak Island Borough (KIB).
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
This MOU was developed for the purpose and objective of obtaining access to the Fairgrounds
property to conduct mercury monitoring in Kodiak, Alaska. This is in support of the KIB's
project in conjunction with the Mercury Deposition Network (MDN) program to assess levels of
airborne mercury being transported into Alaska. This MOU identifies each party's
responsibilities for the access and use of this site.
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WHEREAS, the KIB desires to utilize and operate the existing mercury monitoring site and
equipment at the current location on the Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the KIB believes it is in the best interest to form a cooperative partnership with the
Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair, Inc. to utilize the fairgrounds property and the existing monitoring
site; and
WHEREAS, the KIB in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
(ADEC) will act as the site manager for air monitoring and desires to evaluate mercury levels in
Alaskan communities; and
WHEREAS, the KIB in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
(ADEC) desires to assist the communities of Alaska determine to what degree mercury pollution
may be impacting their environment; and
WHEREAS, the KRSF desires to help monitor and protect the environment for Kodiak Island
residents and visitors;
Now, therefor, in consideration of benefits to be derived by each party, it is hereby agreed as
follows:
GENERAL AGREEMENT
I. PARTIES / PURPOSE
The Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair, Inc., P.O. Box 507, Kodiak, Alaska 99615, (KRSF) enters into
agreement with the Kodiak Island Borough, 710 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, Alaska 99615.
II. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES:
Under this agreement the Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair, Inc. will:
Provide access to the existing MDN site on the Fairgrounds property to the KIB and its
designated site operator (Kodiak Soil and Water Conservation District).
Under this agreement the Kodiak Island Borough will:
Supply and maintain all mercury monitoring equipment, parts, supplies, manpower and all utility
costs associated with the monitoring site.
Serve as the MDN Cooperator and primary site supervisor and provide any information
requested regarding mercury monitoring sampling methods and specific protocols associated
with this monitoring site.
III. EFFECTIVE/TERMINATION DATE:
This MOU will become effective upon signature of both parties and remain in effect until the
termination of the project. Either party, with a 30 day advance written notice may terminate this
agreement.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as obligating the KRSF or the KIB to expend any
funds in excess of the appropriations authorized by the MOU (none requested or authorized at
this time).
Modifications to this agreement may be made only in writing and signed by both parties.
PROJECT OFFICERS:
Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair, Inc.
P.O. Box 507
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
907-487-1461
Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
907-486-9343
David Conrad
dconrad(@,kodiakak.us
907-486-9213
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this MOU to be executed by an
authorized official on the day and year set forth opposite his/her signature.
Kodiak Island Borough
Date: �� I
Michael Powers, Manager
Kodiak Island Borough
Kodiak
Rodeo
�and State
,Fair, Inc.
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Date: 7/241--7
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