Item 3: Action - Ratification of FY13 MWMC Budget

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Action: Ratification of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission FY13 Regional Wastewater Program Budget and Capital Improvements Program Meeting Date: May 14, 2012 Agenda Item Number: 3 Department: Public Works Staff Contact: John Huberd www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8603 ISSUE STATEMENT This agenda item relates to the ratification of the FY13 budget for the regional wastewater program serving the Eugene/Springfield metro area, as established under the 1977 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Eugene, the City of Springfield, and Lane County. The regional wastewater program is managed by the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) pursuant to the provisions of the IGA. The regional wastewater budget provides funds for all regional operations, maintenance, administration, and capital project management and implementation for regional facilities. These include the Eugene/Springfield Water Pollution Control Facility, the Biosolids Management Facility, the Biocycle Farm, the Reclaimed Water Facility, and regional wastewater pump stations. BACKGROUND The purpose of the regional wastewater program is to protect public health and safety and the environment by providing high quality wastewater management services to the Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area. The MWMC and the regional partners are committed to providing these services in a manner that will achieve, sustain, and promote balance between community, environmental, and economic . needs while meeting customer service expectations The commission and the regional wastewater program staffs have worked together to identify the following key outcomes: 1.High environmental standards. 2.Fiscal management that is effective and efficient. 3.A successful intergovernmental partnership. 4.Maximum reliability and useful life of regional assets and infrastructure. 5.Public awareness and understanding of MWMC, the regional wastewater system, and MWMC’s objectives for maintaining water quality and a sustainable environment. These key outcomes and goals are in direct alignment with the City of Eugene Council Goals. Every year MWMC develops a budget that covers resource needs of the operations, maintenance, and capital improvement activities for the regional wastewater program. These activities are divided between Eugene and Springfield. The regional budget 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 for FY13, and subsequently adopted the budget on April 13, 2012. The commission’s adopted budget is attached for council consideration (see Attachment A). The S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120514\S1205143.doc