Item 2E: Ratification of MWMC FY08 Regional Wastewater Program Budget and Capital Improvements Program

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combines the portions of the City of Eugene and City of Springfield budgets that are dedicated to the regional wastewater program. The commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed draft budget and subsequently adopted it on April 19, 2007. The commission’s adopted budget is attached for City Council consideration (see Attachment A). The budget reflects the continuing focus on design and construction of capital improvements in the approved 2004 Facilities Plan, needed to ensure that the operation of the Regional Wastewater Facilities meets increasing environmental regulations and that collection and treatment capacity will be available to provide for growth in the service area. The adopted budget includes an 11% increase in administrative (largely CIP management) costs and a 4% increase in operations and maintenance expenses. During the April 19 meeting, the commission also approved an 8% increase in the regional wastewater user rates to generate revenue for the proposed budget and pursuant to the recommendations of the MWMC financial advisor, consistent with the commission’s Financial Plan policies and net revenue objectives. RELATED CITY POLICIES Not applicable. COUNCIL OPTIONS 1. Approve motion to ratify the FY08 MWMC budget. 2. Return the FY08 MWMC Regional Wastewater Program Budget and Capital Improvements Program to MWMC with specific modification requests for reconsideration. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends ratification of the proposed FY08 MWMC Budget. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to ratify the FY08 MWMC Budget. ATTACHMENTS A. MWMC FY08 Proposed Regional Wastewater Program Budget and Capital Improvements Program FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Dave Breitenstein Telephone: 682-8611 Staff E-Mail: dave.a.breitenstein@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070514\S0705142E.doc