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That the working relationship will be defined to include open lines of communications with appropriate departments. The SWCD and the City will meet at least once a year to coordinate a work plan and exchange information with the goal of developing a multi-disciplinary approach to resource management. That the standards and specifications developed by the City shall take precedence in planning and application of conservation measures. Where the City's policies are moot, the standards of the USDA,Natural Resources Conservation Service and the current edition of Ohio's "Rainwater and Land Development"manual will be used in planning and application of conservation measures. That all parties agree to evaluate the program and quality of service and address concerns as they arise. D. Miscellaneous provisions • Regulatory authority. The parties agree and acknowledge that SWCD is an agency that provides non- regulatory public services, primarily focused on technical assistance and education, with no regulatory authority under the Ohio Revised Code. • Coordination. The City and SWDC agree that that the working relationship will include lines of communications with appropriate departments. The SWCD and the City will meet at least once a year to coordinate a work plan and exchange information with the goal of developing a multi- disciplinary approach to resource management.The parties agree to review the quality of services and address concerns as they arise. • Annual report. SWCD will provide to the City a written annual report, describing its role as outlined in this MOU. The City will submit an Annual Report to the Ohio EPA, which will include, but is not limited to, the report provided by the District, as required by its Storm Water Permit. • Applicable standards. The standards and specifications developed by the City shall take precedence in planning and application of conservation measures. Where the City's policies are moot, the standards of the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the current edition of Ohio's"Rainwater and Land Development"manual will be used in planning and application of conservation measures. • Authorship. The parties agree that all articles published in natural resource/NPDES Phase II related publications, that describe the public involvement and education activities that are part of the scope of this MOU, will name both the City and SWCD as authors. • Public Records.The parties hereto acknowledge that the District is a political subdivision in the State of Ohio and as such, is subject to the Ohio Revised Code and other law related to the keeping of and access to Public Records, including any and all applicable Sunshine Laws, open meeting requirements, and retention schedules effecting any and all manner of communication with the District and the City, and any and all documents in any format or media. • Non-discrimination. All services of the SWCD are offered on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, age, marital status,handicap or political persuasion. • Authority. This MOU has been properly authorized pursuant to the legal requirements of the District and City. The individuals signing on behalf of the parties to this MOU are authorized to execute this MOU on behalf of District and City. City recognizes and agrees that no public official or employee of 3 I PIPE MOU-2014