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QST tk T1 0-r11- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING for 2021-2025 Between the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and the Village of Mayfield This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is made this 1` day of I�e c ("Effective Date"), between the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCB) and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), pursuant to the authority of Board Resolution 299-20, adopted November 5, 2020 and Village of Mayfield for providing technical assistance in implementing soil and water conservation measures. Purpose — Implementation of conservation education, stewardship, and public involvement activities that also corresponds to the Village's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. Recognizing the need for effective collaboration in raising awareness through education, stewardship opportunities and public involvement and working to change the perceptions and behaviors of the public for a cleaner, healthier environment, such as what is required in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, the Village of Mayfield, the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), and NEORSD accept this agreement as the document which describes the process for exchange. Cooperation between these units of government facilitates better awareness of environmental issues and potential solutions for a healthier environment. In providing conservation education assistance and expertise to the Village, the SWCD hopes to influence citizens to better protect and conserve soil and water resources. The Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 940, describes the District's authority for engaging in this MOU. Additionally, NEORSD is required to provide Phase II stormwater regulation support_ services to member communities for Minimum Control Measure Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 6 under NEORSD's Regional Stormwater Management Code (Title V), and is further authorized to provide such services through agreements with service providers such as the SWCD. The SWCD, NEORSD, and the Village have mutually agreed to this scope of assistance related to education, stewardship, and public involvement forthe conservation of soil and water resources. Cuyahoga SWCD Conservation Program The SWCD will work with the Village to provide a conservation program that includes public education and public involvement, such as that listed in the Village's Storm Water Management Plan, local watershed action plan, and/or balanced growth plans, or others as mutually agreed upon. The goal of the education, stewardship and public involvement program is to reach diverse stakeholders, including Village residents, Village staff, school children, etc. through the following services: 1. SWCD staff will coordinate activities and facilitate program implementation with feedback cr from the Village's designee and/or through an annual stakeholder meeting. 1 1 Cuyahoga SWCD PIPE Services MOU 2021