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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04- USGS-National Map . . . MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE . U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND City of Bozeman FOR COORDINATION AND COOPERATION PERTAINING TO 111t....., The !tl..I.'~~~ ,... ---- . r.,. tf\\ National 'i'i&.::.l\ff Map ........:;...,. , ,. \, 1 .__.u....___... . . . Memorandum Of Understanding Between the U.S. Geological Survey And City of Bozeman For Coordination and Cooperation Pertaining to Th(J National Map I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a framework for coordination and cooperation between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the City of Bozeman (hereinafter also referred to as "Partner") that will facilitate the conduct of cooperative activities in areas of mutual interest in support of The National Map. II. BACKGROUND A core mission of the USGS is to meet the Nation's needs for current base geographic data and maps. Through partnerships with federal, state, and local governments and the private sector, the USGS is committed to providing the Nation with access to current, accurate, and nationally consistent topographic maps and geospatial and remotely sensed data and information to help informed decision making by resource managers and the public. This synthesis of information, products, and capabilities, The National Map, will be a seamless, continuously maintained set of geographic base information that will serve as a foundation for integrating, sharing, and using other data easily and consistently. This agreement supports the mission of the USGS through collaborative efforts to establish partnerships necessary for the development, maintenance, dissemination, and use of The National Map. The City of Bozeman was founded in 1864. In the Spring of 2000 the City began implementing a system to show where certain data exists on a map. It is accepted that 80% of all City data has a geographical element such as water lines, historic districts, zones, and land uses to name only a few. These data elements can be thought of as 'layers'. Each layer can be viewed on top of each other to see relationships never before realized. These layers can also be tied to existing databases such as billing information, street conditions, and fire hydrant flow data. The possibilities of visualizing data, modeling, and retrieval of 2 . _n........____._.________..__.___ ...__. .-.-.-...--.-.....---..-...... . . information are endless. The National Map application will allow citizens instant access to this data and information. III. AUTHORITIES This MOU is entered into by the USGS and the partner under Public Law 99-591 that bestows permanent authority to the USGS to "prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, ~ederal, State, and private" (43 U.S.C. 36c). When applicable, any further agreements entered into between USGS and the partner that implement specific activities under this MOU will be pursuant to the authorities and policies governing such agreements, in accordance with section VI of this MOU. IV. SCOPE This MOU serves as an umbrella agreement that sets forth the general terms and conditions under which USGS and the partner will coordinate and cooperate in activities involving The National Map. The activities covered by this MOU will be of mutual interest and benefit within, but not limited to, the following areas: 1. Data and database development 2. Data and database maintenance 3. Data dissemination and distribution 4. Exchange of geospatial / remotely sensed information, data and products 5. Feature serving and generalization 6. Outreach and education 7. Research and applications 8. Sharing technical information and expertise 9. Standards development \ 10. Web mapping services and applications 11. Workshops, training, and technology transfer V. RESPONSIBILITIES The specific relationships and responsibilities of the Parties with regard to the cooperative activities under this umbrella MOU shall be defined in separate agreements which shall become annexes to this MOU, in accordance with section VI. Both the partner and USGS will continue to maintain open communication and coordination to facilitate a cooperative working environment to support current . agency missions as they relate to The National Map. The partner and USGS will 3 . . provide leadership and program oversight for the cooperative activities conducted under this MOU. VI. IMPLEMENTATION Specific activities to be conducted under this MOU and the method of their implementation will be determined on a case-by-case basis by USGS and the partner, in consideration of thE\ merit, existing commitments, projected schedules, available funding and personnel resources, and other relevant factors. As appropriate, implementation of specific activities under this MOU will be outlined in separate agreements, such as, but not limited to, Interagency, Joint Funding, Innovative Partnership, Workshare, or Data Sharing Agreements, which will be coordinated through mutual agreement between the parties and independently authorized by appropriate statutory or other authority. As appropriate, the agreements implementing specific activities shall be annexes to this MOU. Each annex shall describe the project or activity agreed upon in regard to its objectives, scope, responsibilities of the parties, project schedule, deliverables, and funding. VII. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS This MOU defines the general terms upon which the USGS and the partner will cooperate. Performance under the terms of this MOU is subject to the availability of appropriated funds and personnel resources through each party's respective funding procedures. This MOU is neither a fiscal nor a funds obligation document and, as such, does not constitute a financial commitment on the part of either party. Any endeavor or transfer of anything of value involving reimbursement or contribution of funds between USGS and the partner will be handled in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures including those for Government procurement and printing. Any such endeavors will be outlined in separate annexes or agreements, including work plans or statements of work, which shall be made in writing and shall be independently authorized by appropriate statutory authority. This MOU does not provide such authority. Specifically, this MOU does not establish authority for noncompetitive award of any contract or other agreement. Any contract or agreement for training or other services must fully comply with all applicable requirements for competition. VIII. DISCLAIMER Not Used. 4 . . , IX. LIABILITY Not used X. PUBLICATIONS AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION ~ When deemed appropriate, the activities conducted, or scientific data developed, under this MOU will be documented and made available to the general scientific community through publication in appropriate journals or other established channels as soon as practicable and consistent with good scientific practice. Publications documenting cooperative efforts may be prepared by either party, or jointly, provided that both Parties have an opportunity to review manuscripts prior to publication. In the event such reports or publications are copyrighted, each party shall have a royalty-free right under the copyright to reproduce, distribute, and use such copyrighted work for their own purposes. Releases of general information to the public may be made by the appropriate Party with respect to its own portion of the project/cooperation as desired. The Parties will seek to consult with each other prior to any such releases that reference the other party's participation, consistent with the Parties' respective laws and policies. The Parties agree that sharing credit is mutually beneficial, and will assure that appropriate citation and attribution, including the use of official agency visual identifiers, is given for work performed under this MOU. Specific uses of a Party's logo or seal, however, will require advance approval by that Party. ~1. PARTICIPATION IN SIMILAR ACTIVITIES This MOU in no way restricts any of the partners from participating separately in similar activities with other public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals, including other activities between USGS and the City of Bozeman. XII. EFFECTIVE DATE. REVIEW, MODIFICATION. AND TERMINATION This MOU shall take effect upon the date of the last signature and shall remain in effect for a period of five (5) years. This MOU may be reviewed annually or at the request of either party. This MOU may be modified at any time upon joint approval. This MOU may be terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of the Parties, or by either Party upon 90 days written notice to the other party. 5 . . . XIII. POINTS OF CONTACT The following individuals will be the points of contact for this MOU: U.S. Geological Survey Partner Name Name: Lance Clampitt Jon Henderson Title: Physical Scientist '4 GIS Manager Address: USGS,NRMSC City of Bozeman AJM Johnson Hall 20 East Olive P.O. Box 173492 P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59717-3492 Bozeman, MT 59771 Phone: 406-994-6919 406-582-2250 FAX: 406-994-6556 406-582-2263 Email: Isclampitt@usgs.gov jhenderson@Bozeman.net '. 6 . ' "' XIV. APPROVALS U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY CITY OF BOZEMAN d2~~ An ew Cetraro William T. FI Dep. Regional Geographer for Mayor Partnrships Date :P~7/ July 12, 2004 Date 7 ~ . 4 Annex A To The Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Bozeman And The U.S. Geological Survey Pertaining to The National Map I. Purpose This agreement is entered into between the City of Bozeman (known as the partner) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for cooperation in support of web mapping services and data activities related to The National Map. This agreement shall constitute an annex to the umbrella Memorandum of Understanding between the partner and USGS pertaining to support for The National Map, dated July 23rd, 2004. This agreement is entered into under Public Law 99-591 that bestows permanent authority to the USGS to "prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, Federal, State, and private" (43 U.S.c. 36c). II. Scope Under this agreement, the partner will pursue activities that directly support the implementation of The National Map. Specifically, the partner will maintain geographic data and information in which they have direct responsibility for. The partner will also provide an Open GIS Consortium (OGC), web mapping service that will at a minimum support the harvesting of resident geospatial data by The National Map Catalog and viewing download and metadata services capabilities through The National Map viewer application. This annex describes the terms and conditions governing the responsibilities of USGS and the partner with regard to the scope of activities identified above. 1 Montana State Mapping Partnership Office . . . III. Responsibilities The partner and the USGS agree to the following: The City of Bozeman will: Undertake activities related to the maintenance of geographic data and development I operation of a Web Mapping Service (WMS) that supports The National Map. In general, the partner agrees to: - maintain geospatial data over an agreed upon area of interest in respect to age, accuracy and content, and - provide access to this data through a WMS. Specifically the partner agrees to: 1. Accept ownership of specific geographic data themes within a specified area of responsibility. This agreement defines the area of responsibility to be the City of Bozeman which is comprised of 15.8 square miles of land area and 2, I :24K USGS quadrangles. Data maintenance responsibilities include but are not limited to the following layers: a. Administrati ve: gc _ majorsubs gc _ minorsubs gc yarcels gc yrecints gc ~ schooldistricts gc _ zomng bzn annexations bzn _conservation_overlay bzn ~ entryway _corridor _ elass _1 bzn _ entryway _corridor_class _2 bzn historic districts - - bzn yarks bzn zoning districts - - b. Boundaries: bzn _city Jimits ., bzn annexations , gc _city _3frks gc _city _ belgrd gc city mhtn gc city wyell gc _gallatin_county _boundary gc _ firedistricts 2 Montana State Mapping Partnership Office . . . c. Elevation: none d. Geo Names: none e. Geology: none f. Hydrography: Stream Net: gc lakes gc_nvers gc _streams g. Land Use/Cover: bzn_Ianduse_2003 _spring h. Orthoimagery: .6 meter Satellite Imagery 1. Structures: gc _structures bzn schools J. Transportation: gc _railroads gc _roads gc _trails bzn bike lanes - - bzn bike routes - - bzn ~ shared_use yaths k. Other: gc yeaks gc _soils. shp Land Survey: gc _townships gc_sections 2. The data will be served by a map service conforming to the OpenGIS Web Map Service Implementation Specification OGC 01-068r2, or current OGC specification. 3. Service will support the WGS 84 geographic coordinate system (spatial reference system). A calI to the GetCapabilities must return EPSG code 4326 for the spatial reference system. 4. Maintain and host appropriate metadata as described by the Federal Geographic Data Committee and adopted by the USGS for use in The National Map. 5. Provide service addresses and metadata locations to the USGS. 3 Montana State Mapping Partnership Office . . . 6. Work with USGS to comply with recommended data content specifications and future specifications required by The National Map application. 7. Provide this data in the public domain, subject to applicable federal and state statutes. The USGS will: 1. Provide management and support of partner services through The National Map catalog. 2. Provide public access to partner data through The National Map viewer application 3. Provide appropriate recognition to partners in The National Map applications 4. Provide appropriate technical assistance to partners as needed and mutually agreed upon. 5. Provide partner with access to appropriate USGS information using applicable teleconferences, meetings, office visits, training opportunities, and written correspondence. 6. Evaluate WMS and partner data to assure a National standard 7. Continue to work with partner to develop standards and guidelines both technical and procedural to better define The National Map and our partner relationship. IV. Disclaimer The National Map is built on the premise of maintained data and every effort will be made to provide the best available data over anyone area of responsibility. However, the parties to this agreement make no express or implied endorsement or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose of any data, products, or services prepared, exchanged, or made available under this agreement. Any applications of, or conclusions drawn from these data, products, or services are the responsibility of the user. "', V. Liability Each party to this agreement agrees that it will be responsible only for the acts of its own employees, contractors, or subcontractors, and the results thereof, and shall not be liable for the acts of the other Parties' employees, contractors, or subcontractors, and the results thereof: relative to the data, products, and services prepared, exchanged, or made 4 Montana State Mapping Partnership Office . available under this agreement. Any liability of the United States resulting from acts of its employees shall be governed by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 2671, et seq.) VI. Financial Arram!ements There will be no exchange of funds between the parties based on this mutual agreement to cooperate. As applicable, performance of either party is subject to the availability of appropriated funds and personnel resources through their respective funding procedures. VII. Duration of Aereement This agreement shall take effect upon the date ofthe last signature and will remain in effect for a period of five years from that date. VIII. Review of Aereement The Annex may be reviewed periodically for currency, and amended as necessary with the mutual consent of both parties. Similarly, the Annex may be renewed by written amendments. This Annex may be terminated by either party upon 90 day's written notice to the other party. . 5 Montana State Mapping Partnership Office . . IX. Points of Contact ..m"wm".----T U.S. Geological Surv~y~ ",..".... City of B07.(~man Name: 'LarKe Clampitt .Ion Hender;;on I ()il1cc':" . "rY!c;;;inna Mapping" Partnership Office City 0'1' Bozem~~" "..,-----,..,........ .. [..."""".""""""..--..".. "..... ",.., .."".....,......-..,.".. ..~""......._"..,-'"'' I Address: AJM Johnson Hall 20 Easl Olive SIred I .1'.0, Box 173492 , p,o. Box 1210 i. 1.301cm,.an,. Montana I B.ozernan, jv!-ontana ! 59717-3492 I I 59771 ( I ! ~ ..."".....".. ..i'''-.''''''''.....''m........."......,...."...;........J.... . ~. ............ --i Phone: ; 406-994-6919 I : 406-582-2250"- m___. .-----~ , I I .. ~.~~,_U~^....,,'~"~'=N=mm='~~N~~~u"~m"~.."""."nm.... .... .. .. .............. ..................., I Fax: i 406-994-6556 !: 406-582-2263 ! Ig~l~liI::~:J:}~~l~~!l~-~y~i;{ll~~~~:~()v::..''''''''''''~~:::==j ." j...~!hendcrso 11 ((I B ()z~ lrl,~r~!"l.:~"...~"." ""m_ """j X. Approvals U.S. Geological Survey Ci~~"~~__, ~, ../~ i III-;--'~ ~~~-- Ate;~~- Dep. Regional Geographer for Mayor Partnerships US Geological Survey ~~~ July 12, 2004 Date ~//#y Date 6 Montana State Mapping Partnership Office