FY 2002-03 Regional Wastewater Program Budget

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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Overview contract with MWMC through the regional funding of 68.14 FTE of Wastewater Division staff, as reflected in the proposed FY 02-03 budget. City of Springfield The City of Springfield supports the RWP through representation on MWMC, provision of administrative services, and active coordination of and participation on interagency project teams and committees. Two MWMC members represent Springfield--one citizen and one elected official. Pursuant to the IGA, the Springfield Public Works Director and the Environmental Services Manager serve as the MWMC Executive Officer and General Manager, respectively. The Environmental Services Division and Finance Department staff provide ongoing staff support to the Commission and administration of the RWP in the following areas: legal and risk management services; financial management and accounting; coordination and management of public policy; regulatory and permit compliance issues; coordination between the Commission and the governing bodies; long-range capital prof ect planning, design, and construction management; coordination of public information, education; and citizen involvement programs; and coordination and development of regional budgets, rate proposals, and revenue projections. Springfield staff also provide local implementation of the Industrial Source Control Pretreatment Program, as well as billing coordination and customer service. These services are provided under contract with MWMC through the regional funding of 7.85 FTE of Public Works Department staff and .55 FTE of Finance Department staff, as reflected in the proposed FY 02- 03 budget. Lane County Lane County supports the RWP through representation on MWMC, by participation on some of the interagency project teams, and by maintaining the CSD. Two MWMC members represent Lane County--one citizen and one County Commissioner. The Board of County Commissioners oversees the CSD, including administration of local bond proceeds and governance of the District. The District was formed, under agreement with MWMC and the partner agencies, to enable long-term financing of regional facilities through issuance of bonds. The CSD adopts an annual budget for CSD funds, which is separate from the MWMC budget. The bond debt is repaid by CSD through an annual property tax assessment for Eugene and Springfield properties connected to the sewerage system. Sewer users in the unincorporated areas such, as the River Road/Santa Clara area, contribute to bond repayment through an "in-lieu-of--tax charge"- (II,OTC). The existing bond debt will be retired in 2002, at which time the property tax.-. assessments and ILOTC payments will be discontinued. Intera ency Coordination The effectiveness of MWMC and the RWP depends on extensive ongoing coordination, especially between Springfield and Eugene staff, who provide ongoing program support. This coordination occurs in several ways. The Springfield ESD/MWMC Manager and the Eugene Wastewater Division Director coordinate regularly to ensure adequate communication and consistent implementation of policies and practices as appropriate. The Eugene and Springfield Industrial Pretreatment Program supervisors and staff meet regularly to ensure consistent implementation of the Model Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance. Additionally, the interagency Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and project teams provide input to ongoing MWMC administration issues and ad hoc project needs. These committees rely on support from staff i Page 7 FY 02-03 Budget