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2 Although the attachments to the enclosed Interlocal Agreement show Orange County's funding contributions to be approximately $3300 per year, the funding level for the County is expected to remain at the same level it has for the past three years or at approximately $2500 per year. Approximately $650 per year has been paid by the Orange- Alamance Water System, and they have indicated that they will continue to participate in the monitorining project. The initial figures shown for funding also do not account for interest accrual on the project's funds. When this interest amount is applied to project costs, the funding requirement for each participant is anticipated to be reduced by approximately ten percent. The actual net cost to orange County is somewhat less than even the $2500 figure, as the costs for the operation and maintenance of the Hillsborough stream flow monitoring gauge are included in COG project. Prior to the Water Quality Monitoring Project, the costs for the maintenance and operation of the Hillsborough gauge had historically been paid directly to the USGS by Orange County. The termination of the monitoring project, or Orange County's participation in it, will likely result in the gauge costs reverting to the County as a necessary element of the Eno River Capacity Use Agreement. The funds for Orange County's participation in this project have been included in the 1991 -92 Budget. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends approval of the amendments to the existing Interlocal Agreement and County participation in the Water Quality Monitoring Project for an additional four year period.