Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a new sewer service agreement with the Village of Riverlea. The City of Columbus and the Village of Riverlea entered into an original sewer service contract on November 25, 1997, in accordance with Ordinance 975-96, passed May 13, 1996.
The existing sewer service agreement expired on November 1, 2017, and the Village of Riverlea and the City of Columbus have agreed to enter into a new agreement that shall remain in effect for 30 years. The new agreement updates the responsibilities of both parties regarding the discharge, transportation, pumping, and treatment of sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquid wastes from the Village of Riverlea to and by the City of Columbus.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency in order to avoid delays in services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a new sewer service agreement with the Village of Riverlea for wastewater treatment services, and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, and the Village of Riverlea entered into an original sewer service agreement on November 25, 1997, per Ordinance 975-96; and
WHEREAS, the original agreement expired on November 17, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Riverlea and the City of Columbus wish to enter into a new agreement to continue services for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, the new agreement will update the responsibilities of both parties regarding the discharge, transportation, pumping, and treatment of sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquid wastes from the Village of Riverlea to and by the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director ...
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