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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Overview <br />REGIONAL WASTEWATER PROGRAM <br />OVERVIEW <br />The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission <br />The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) was formed by Eugene, <br />Springfield, and Lane County through an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) in 1977 to provide <br />wastewater collection and treatment services for the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The <br />seven-member Commission is composed of members appointed by the City Councils of Eugene <br />(3 representatives), Springfield (2 representatives) and the Lane County Board of Commissioners <br />(2 representatives). Since its inception, the Commission, in accordance with the IGA, has been <br />responsible for oversight of the Regional Wastewater Program (RWP) including: construction, <br />maintenance, and operation of the regional sewerage facilities; adoption of financing plans; <br />adoption of budgets, user fees and connection fees; adoption of minimum standards for industrial <br />pretreatment and local sewage collection systems; and recommendations for the expansion of <br />regional facilities to meet future community growth. Since 1983, the Commission has contracted <br />with the Cities of Springfield and Eugene for all staffing and services necessary to maintain and <br />support the RWP. Lane County’s partnership includes participation on the Commission and <br />support for customers that are served by the MWMC in the Santa Clara unincorporated area. <br />Regional Wastewater Program Purpose and Key Outcomes <br />The purpose of the RWP is to protect public health and safety and the environment by providing <br />high quality wastewater management services to the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The <br />MWMC and the regional partners are committed to providing these services in a manner that <br />will achieve, sustain, and promote balance between community, environmental, and economic <br />needs while meeting customer service expectations. Since the mid-1990s, the Commission and <br />RWP staff have worked together to identify key outcome areas within which to focus annual <br />work plan and budget priorities. The FY 19-20 RWP work plans and budget reflect a focus on <br />the following key outcomes or goals. In carrying out the daily activities of managing the regional <br />wastewater system, we will strive to achieve and maintain: <br />1.High environmental standards; <br />2.Fiscal management that is effective and efficient; <br />3.A successful intergovernmental partnership; <br />4.Maximum reliability and useful life of regional assets and infrastructure; <br />5.Public awareness and understanding of MWMC, the regional wastewater system, and <br />MWMC’s objectives of maintaining water quality and a sustainable environment. <br />The Commission believes that these outcomes, if achieved in the long term, will demonstrate <br />success of the RWP in carrying out its purpose. In order to help determine whether we are <br />successful, indicators of performance and targets have been identified for each key outcome. <br />Tracking performance relative to identified targets over time assists in managing the RWP to <br />achieve desired results. The following indicators and performance targets provide an important <br />framework for the development of the FY 19-20 RWP Operating Budget, Capital Improvements <br />Program and associated work plans. <br />Page 5 FY 19-20 BUDGET AND CIP <br />- ¸ ΐΒǾ ΑΏΐΘǾ 7®±ª 3¤²²¨®­ ȟ )³¤¬ Β# <br /> <br />