City of Columbus - File #: 0086-2004

• File #: 0086-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/7/2004
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 2/2/2004
• Final action: 2/4/2004
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to subscribe with the Water Environment Research Foundation for use of the Utility Subscription Program for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, and to authorize the expenditure of $55,040.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($55,040.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/4/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/3/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/2/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/2/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/26/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
1/15/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
1/15/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
1/14/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Contingent
1/14/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/14/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/13/2004	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/13/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/12/2004	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/12/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/12/2004	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/9/2004	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/7/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/7/2004	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

This legislation will enable the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to renew the subscription service with the Water Environment Federation Research Foundation.  The Research Foundation performs research that applies to our operations - sewage sludge incineration, bio-solids reuse, whole effluent toxicity, and combined sewage overflow.  Since the USEPA no longer performs important research work, the Foundation fills this void by performing this needed research.  Subscription service will provide direct and timely access to this information.  There are many emerging issues that require research in the near future. The subscription period is for one (1) year, January 2004 to December 2004.

The sole source supplier is Water Environment Research Foundation, a non-profit organization, FID No. 54-1511635.

Fiscal Impact: This contract was budgeted in the amount of $55,040.00.

$55,040.00 was spent in 2003

$52,480.00 was spent in 2002

Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to subscribe with the Water Environment Research Foundation for use of the Utility Subscription Program for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, and to authorize the expenditure of $55,040.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.  ($55,040.00)

Body

WHEREAS, it is necessary to subscribe with the Water Environment Federation Research Foundation to insure continued and proper research in Wastewater Treatment areas, and

WHEREAS, the Water Environment Federation Research Foundation currently conducts research applicable to the City of Columbus operations including sewage sludge incineration, bio-solids reuse/recycling, whole effluent toxicity, combined sewer overflows and other areas.  The collaborative research provided by the Water Environment Federation Research Foundation is a cost-effective means to fill a void of wastewater industry.  Subscription enables the City to participate in developing future topics and have full access to research in progress; now, therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

Section l. That the Director of Public Utilities be and he is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents to subscribe to the Water Environment Federation Research Foundation, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, Section 329.07(c), for the  Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities.

Section 2. That the expenditure of $55,040.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from Sewerage System Operating Fund, Fund No. 650, OCA 605584, Object Level 1 03, Object Level 3: 3332 to pay for the cost thereof.

Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.