Item 3: Ratification of MWMC Budget

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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Overview Roles and Responsibilities In order to effectively oversee and manage the RWP, the partner agencies provide all staffing and services to MWMC. The following sections describe the roles and responsibilities of each of the partner agencies, and how intergovernmental coordination occurs on behalf of the Commission. City of Eugene The City of Eugene supports the RWP through representation on MWMC, provision of operation and maintenance services, and active participation on interagency project teams and committees. Three of the seven MWMC members represent Eugene--two citizens and one City Councilor. Pursuant to the IGA, the Eugene Wastewater Division operates and maintains the Regional Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF), the Biosolids Management Facility (BMF) and associated residuals and reclaimed water activities, along with regional wastewater pumping stations and transmission sewers. In support of the RWP, the Division also provides technical services for wastewater treatment; management of equipment replacement and infrastructure rehabilitation; biosolids treatment and recycling; industrial source control (in conjunction with Springfield staff); and regional laboratory services for wastewater and water quality analyses. These services are provided under contract with MWMC through the regional funding of 76.30 FTE. City of Springfield The City of Springfield supports the RWP through representation on MWMC, provision of MWMC administration services, and active coordination of and participation on interagency project teams and committees. Two MWMC members represent Springfield--one citizen and one City Councilor. Pursuant to the IGA, the Springfield Public Works Director and the Environmental Services Manager serve as the MWMC Executive Officer and General Manager, respectively. The Environmental Services Division and Finance Department staff provide ongoing staff support to the Commission and administration of the RWP in the following areas: legal and risk management services; financial management and accounting; coordination and management of public policy; regulatory and permit compliance issues; coordination between the Commission and the governing bodies; long-range capital project planning, design, and construction management; coordination of public information, education, and citizen involvement programs; and coordination and development of regional budgets, rate proposals, and revenue projections. Springfield staff also provides local implementation of the Industrial Pretreatment Program, as well as billing coordination and customer service. These services are provided under contract with MWMC through the regional funding of 15.8 FTE of Public Works Department staff and .88 FTE of Finance Department staff, as reflected in the adopted FY 11-12 budget. Lane County Lane County supports the RWP through representation on MWMC, and by maintaining the CSD when in use. Two MWMC members represent Lane County--one citizen and one County Commissioner. The Board of County Commissioners oversees the CSD, including administration of local General Obligation (GO) bond proceeds and governance of the District. The District was formed, under agreement with MWMC and the partner agencies, to enable long-term financing of regional facilities through issuance of GO bonds. The CSD adopts an annual budget for CSD funds, which is separate from the MWMC budget. The GO bond debt, which was retired in August, 2002, was repaid by CSD through an annual property tax assessment for Eugene and Springfield properties. Sewer users in the unincorporated areas such, as the River Road/Santa Clara area, contributed to bond repayment through an “in-lieu-of-tax charge” Page 7 DRAFT FY 11-12 BUDGET AND CIP