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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)
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)

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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...

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