Explanation
This legislation will enable the Director of Public Utilities to renew the membership for 2016-17 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, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
SUPPLIER: National Association of Clean Water Agencies (23-7088488-005). Non-Profit Organization
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount budgeted and needed for the membership is $40,050.00.
$37,780.00 was expended in 2015
$32,020.00 was expended in 2014
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $40,050.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($40,050.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Department of Public Utilities to renew its membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for 2016-17 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; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director to renew the membership to allow for the direct and timely access to the provided information for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION l. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to renew its membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for 2016-17 for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $40,050.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 Sewerage System Operating Fund in object class 03 Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.