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FBMS # (FOP 11.2 A) [23ZCCOLLCSASAZ1] Collab Template August 2023 ARS # [2023ZC-13008] Page 7 of 8 Attachment A: Statement of Work between USGS and [Collaborator] I.Objectives •Cooperate in identifying needs and developing priorities for research and inventory projects on Collaborator lands. •Mutual develop natural resources data for the Collaborator. •Work together to assure effective application of research results into Collaborator resources management. •Provide annual evaluation to each other regarding the status of effectiveness of USGS - Collaborator working relationships. •Cooperate in developing suitable facilities for USGS staff conducting fieldwork on Collaborator and neighboring lands. •Assist the City in analyzing relevant pathology samples as determined on cooperative projects. •In cooperation with Collaborator staff, work to increase public awareness of the USGS mission and cooperative Collaborator / USGS conservation/research programs. Such public awareness campaign may include press releases, scientific papers and permanent signage at the Santa Ana Zoo. II.Term This agreement shall remain in effect for 5 years upon the last signature of the Parties. This agreement may be extended at any time through an addendum mutually agreed upon and signed by the Parties. III.Collaborator’s Role and Expertise The Collaborator will endeavor to: •Permit and encourage USGS scientist’s and USGS-sponsored research within Collaborator, including issuance of appropriate permits. •Provide space and utilities for office facilities, staff housing, equipment storage, government and personal vehicles, for USGS science staff working at Collaborator. Four (4) parking spaces will be provided and designated as parking spaces for said government spaces. •Provide administrative and operational support to USGS staff to the level and extent that it advances the mutual goals of each party. •Permit use of Collaborator office, vehicles, lab, field and office equipment by USGS staff when in the mutual interest of both parties. •Provide USGS access to resource data, (e.g. geologic, hydrologic, vegetative, atmospheric, wildlife, cultural, etc.) when it is relevant to research studies. •Use USGS staff to provide scientific review of research, inventory, and monitoring proposals. City Council 14 – 9 10/17/2023