Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to renew the Division of Water Reclamation’s (DOWR) membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for 2026-2027. NACWA represents the interests of the country's wastewater treatment agencies, maintains a key role in the development of environmental legislation, and works closely with federal regulatory agencies in the implementation of environmental programs. NACWA is a nationally recognized leader in environmental policy and a sought-after technical resource on water quality and ecosystem protection. The membership renewal will provide direct and timely access to this information. The membership is for one (1) year, from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
SUPPLIER:
National Association of Clean Water Agencies | D365 Vendor #001878 | Non-Profit Organization
FISCAL IMPACT:
$63,065.00 is needed for the membership dues.
$60,000 was spent in 2025
$56,065.00 was spent in 2024
Title
To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for The Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,065.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($63,065.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to renew the Division of Water Reclamation’s membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for 2026-2027; and
WHEREAS, NACWA represents the interests of the country's wastewater treatment agencies, maintains a key role in the development of environmental legislation, works closely with federal regulatory agencies in the implementation of environmental programs, and is a nationally recognized leader in environmental policy and sought-after technical resource on water quality and ecosystem protection; and
WHEREAS, membership provides direct and timely access to this information and other NACWA resources; and
WHEREAS, the expenditure of $63,065.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100, Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund, in object class 03, Services, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water Reclamation, to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for the Division of Water Reclamation; and now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION l. That the Director of Columbus Water and Power is hereby authorized to renew the membership to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, 1130 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036-2505, for 2026-2027, for the Division of Water Reclamation.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $63,065.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100, Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund, in object class 03, Services, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.