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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Eugene Budget Detail <br />MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES (MIS) <br />The MIS section provides services for electronic data gathering, analysis, and reporting in <br />compliance with regulatory requirements and management functions. This section also maintains <br />the network communication linkages with the City of Eugene and supplies technical expertise and <br />assistance in the selection, operation, and modification of computer systems (hardware and <br />software) within the Division. <br />PROJECT MANAGEMENT <br />Management of wastewater system improvements and ongoing developments is carried out by the <br />Project Management staff. Activities include coordination of CIP activities with the City of <br />Springfield staff, problem-solving and action recommendations, project management, technical <br />research, coordination of activities related to renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge <br />Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater discharge permit, computer-aided design and electronic <br />storage of design drawings, and planning of projects to anticipate and prepare for new regulatory <br />and operational requirements. The Project Management staff develops Request for Proposals and <br />Request for Quotes, coordinates special project activities between work sections, and coordinates <br />the procurement of building permits as necessary in support of project activities. <br />PROGRAMS AND SERVICE/EXPENDITURE CHANGES <br />In FY 19-20, Eugene staff will support the following major regional initiatives in addition to <br />ongoing operational activities. <br />Manage the O&M responsibilities of the NPDES permits for the treatment of wastewater <br />and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) air emissions permit for the <br />regional wastewater treatment plant. <br />Evaluate impacts of regulatory actions upon operational responsibilities such as the federal <br />sanitary sewer overflows (SSO), blending policy development, Willamette River TMDLs <br />implementation, and any newly adopted state water quality standards. <br />Provide technical input and O&M assessments related to proposed initiatives for addressing <br />TMDL compliance, renewable energy objectives, and operational resiliency. <br />Complete scheduled major rehabilitation, equipment replacement, and other capital projects <br />in an efficient and timely manner. <br />Work cooperatively on CIP elements and effectively integrate capital project work with <br />ongoing O&M activities with an emphasis on maintaining an effective CIP management <br />and coordination program with Springfield staff. <br />Manage the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) aspects of the Biocycle Farm, continuing <br />biosolids irrigation practices and poplar tree management. <br />Page 33 FY 19-20 BUDGET AND CIP <br />- ¸ ΐΒǾ ΑΏΐΘǾ 7®±ª 3¤²²¨®­ ȟ )³¤¬ Β# <br /> <br />