Item 3: Ratification of MWMC Budget

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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Springfield Budget Detail ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL REPORTING Accounting and financial reporting services for the RWP are provided by the Accounting section in the Springfield Finance Department, in coordination with ESD. Springfield Accounting staff maintains grant and contract accounting systems, as well as compliance with all local, State and Federal accounting and reporting requirements for MWMC finances. This section also assists ESD with preparation of the MWMC budget, capital financing documents, sewer user rates, and financial policies and procedures. PROGRAMS AND SIGNIFICANT SERVICE/EXPENDITURE CHANGES In FY 11-12, the City of Springfield will support the following major regional initiatives in addition to ongoing Commission administration and industrial pretreatment activities: Revise the Wet Weather Flow Management Plan (WWFMP), focusing on continued Inflow and Infiltration reductions, including flow monitoring, data tracking, and regional coordination, and continue to explore methods of addressing private laterals. Implement Capital Financing strategies necessary to meet current revenue bond obligations, prepare for additional debt financing, and ensure sufficient revenues in accordance with the 2005 MWMC Financial Plan. Continue implementation of the 2004 MWMC Facilities Plan to meet all regulatory requirements and capacity needs and update the 2004 Facilities Plan in FY 11-12. Considering emerging environmental regulations that may impact the operation of the WPCF. Continue public information and outreach activities focused on the MWMC Facilities Plan and MWMC work to maintain river health. Protect RWP interests through participation in Association of Clean Water Agencies activities and Board of Directors. Coordinate temperature TMDL compliance through the development and implementation of the recycled water program. Continue participation with ACWA and DEQ in the development of the Capacity Management Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) Program. Complete a Poplar Marketing and Harvest Plan, which was initiated in FY 07-08. water end-use market/feasibility study and capital plan, which was FY 078. Continue participation in the Pollution Prevention Coalition of Lane County. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES FOR FY 11-12 The budget for Springfield Personnel Services, Materials and Services, and Capital Outlay for FY 11-12 totals $3,609,970 representing an overall increase of $63,138 over the adopted FY 10-11 budget (1.8%). Personnel Services Personnel Services totaling $1,688,835 represent a FY 11-12 increase of $101,880 or (6.4%) over the originally adopted FY 10-11 budget. Page 26 DRAFT FY 11-12 BUDGET AND CIP