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<br />wastewater program. The commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed draft budget for <br />FY09 and subsequently adopted the budget on March 27, 2008. The commission’s adopted budget is <br />attached for council consideration (see Attachment A). <br /> <br />The budget reflects the continuing focus on design and construction of capital improvements in the <br />approved 2004 Facilities Plan, needed to ensure that the operation of the Regional Wastewater Facilities <br />meets increasing environmental regulations and that collection and treatment capacity will be available <br />to provide for growth in the service area. The adopted budget includes the financial resources necessary <br />to support a 5% increase in administrative costs and a 6% increase in operations and maintenance <br />expenses. During the March 27th meeting, the commission approved an overall 11% increase in the <br />regional wastewater user rates to generate revenue for the proposed budget and, pursuant to the <br />recommendations of the MWMC financial advisor, to address needs for future CIP financing consistent <br />with the commission’s Financial Plan policies and net revenue objectives. <br /> <br /> <br />RELATED CITY POLICIES <br />This work session topic is related to the City Council goals of "Sustainable Development" and <br />"Effective, Accountable, Municipal Government." <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br /> <br />1. Approve motion to ratify budget. <br />2. Return the FY09 MWMC Regional Wastewater Program Budget and Capital Improvements <br /> Program to MWMC with specific requests for modification and reconsideration. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The City Manager recommends ratification of the proposed FY09 MWMC Budget and Capital <br />Improvements Program. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br /> <br />Move to ratify the FY09 MWMC Budget. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />A. Transmittal letter and MWMC FY09 Proposed Regional Wastewater Program Budget and Capital <br /> Improvements Program <br /> <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> <br />Staff Contact: Peter Ruffier <br />Telephone: 682-8606 <br />Staff E-Mail: Peter.J.Ruffier@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> F:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080428\S0804282C.doc <br />