Explanation
This legislation will enable the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to renew membership in the Water Environment Federation Research Foundation. The Research Foundation performs research that applies to DOSD operations - sewage sludge incineration, bio-solids reuse, whole effluent toxicity, and combined sewage overflow. Since the USEPA no longer performs this type of important research work, the Foundation fills this void by performing this needed research. Membership 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 2005 to December 2005.
SUPPLIER: 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 2004
$55,040.00 was spent in 2003
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew membership in the Water Environment Research Foundation for Fiscal Year 2005 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)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to renew membership in 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. Membership 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 renew membership in the Water Environment Federation Research Foundation for use of the Utility Subscription Program, 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.