Explanation
This legislation will enable the Director of Public Utilities to renew the membership for 2014 with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. 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. The 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, for October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014.
SUPPLIER: National Association of Clean Water Agencies (23-7088488-005). Non-Profit Organization
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount budgeted for the membership is $29,650.00
$25,780.00 was expended in 2012
$25,030.00 was expended in 2011
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as emergency to allow for the direct and timely access of information from NACWA.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $29,650.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($29,650.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for 2014 to insure continued and proper research in Wastewater Treatment areas, and
WHEREAS, the 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. The NACWA is a nationally-recognized leader in environmental policy and a soug...
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