City of Columbus - File #: 1685-2005

• File #: 1685-2005
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/4/2005
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 10/24/2005
• Final action: 10/26/2005
• 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, to authorize the expenditure of $20,501.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($20,501.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/26/2005	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
10/25/2005	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/24/2005	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/24/2005	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/13/2005	1	Water and Power Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/12/2005	1	Water and Power Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/12/2005	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/12/2005	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/12/2005	1	Water and Power Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/12/2005	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/11/2005	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/11/2005	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/7/2005	1	Water and Power Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/5/2005	1	Water and Power Reviewer	Sent for Approval
10/5/2005	1	WATER AND POWER DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/4/2005	1	Water and Power Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

This legislation will enable the Director of Public Utilities to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. NACWA, formerly known as the Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA), 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 leader in environmental policy and a 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 that expires September 30, 2006.

SUPPLIER: National Association of Clean Water Agencies (23-7088488-005).

FISCAL IMPACT: The amount budgeted for the membership is $20,501.00.

Emergency legislation is being requested so that there is not an interruption in the membership.

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, to authorize the expenditure of $20,501.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($20,501.00)

Body

WHEREAS, it is necessary to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies 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 sought-after technical resource on water quality and ecosystem protection. The membership renewal will provide dire...