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File #: 2987-2023    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/20/2023 In control: Public Utilities Committee
On agenda: 12/4/2023 Final action: 12/7/2023
Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $68,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($68,000.00)
Attachments: 1. Ord 2987-2023 - Financial Coding - NACWA Membership Dues.pdf, 2. Ord 2987-2023 - NACWA Membership Dues.pdf
Explanation

This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s (DOSD) membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for 2023-2024. 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, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

SUPPLIER:

National Association of Clean Water Agencies | Federal EIN 23-7088488 | D365 Vendor #001878 | Non-Profit Organization

FISCAL IMPACT:

$68,000 is needed for the membership dues, while only $57,865 was budgeted. Expected surplus in the services object class will more than cover the difference.

$0.00 has been spent in 2023
$53,140.00 was spent in 2022
$50,130.00 was spent in 2021

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Department of Public Utilities respectfully requests this legislation be considered in order to avoid a lapse in the department’s timely and direct access to information.

Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $68,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($68,000.00)

Body

WHEREAS, it is necessary to renew the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for 2023-2024; and

WHEREAS, NACWA represents the interests of the country's wastewater treatment agencies, maintains a key role in the development of environme...

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