Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a new sewer service agreement with the City of Upper Arlington. The City of Columbus and the City of Upper Arlington entered into an original sewer service contract on August 12, 1992, in accordance with Ordinance 1970-90, passed July 30, 1990. The City of Columbus and the City of Upper Arlington also entered in to a modification to the original agreement, on April 4, 2005, in accordance with Ordinance 192-2003, passed July 12, 2004. The modification adjusted the sewer service areas and kept the covenants, terms, and conditions of the original agreement in effect.
The original sewer service agreement expires on August 12, 2020, and the City of Upper Arlington 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 City of Upper Arlington 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 City of Upper Arlington for wastewater treatment services; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, and the City of Upper Arlington entered into an original sewer service agreement on August 12, 1992, per Ordinance 1970-90; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, and the City of Upper Arlington entered in to a modification to the original agreement on April 4, 2005, per Ordinance 192-2003; and
WHEREAS, the City of Upper Arlington and the City of Columbus wish to enter into a new agreement to continue ...
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