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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Overview <br /> REGIONAL WASTEWATER PROGRAM <br /> OVERVIEW <br /> The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission <br /> The MWMC was formed b Eu ene S rin field and Lane t thr h an <br /> y g p g Coun y oug <br /> intergovernmental agreement (IGA) in 1977 to provide wastewater collection and treatment <br /> services for the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The seven-member Commission is <br /> composed of members appointed by the City Councils of Eugene (3 representatives), Springfield <br /> (2 representatives), and the Lane County Board of Commissioners (2 representatives). Since its <br /> inception, the Commission, in accordance with the IGA, has been responsible for oversight of <br /> the RWP including: construction, maintenance, and operation of the regional sewerage facilities; <br /> adoption of financing plans; adoption of budgets, user fees and connection fees; adoption of <br /> minimum standards for industrial pretreatment and local sewage collection systems; and <br /> j recommendations for the expansion of regional facilities to meet future community growth. <br /> Staffing and services have been provided in various ways over the 28 years of MWMC's <br /> existence. Since 1983, the Commission has contracted with the Cities of Springfield and <br /> Eugene for all staffing and services necessary to maintain and support the RWP. Lane County's <br /> partnership has involved participation on the Commission and support to the Lane County <br /> Metropolitan Wastewater Service District (CSD), which managed the proceeds and repayment of <br /> ..general obligation bonds issued to construct RWP facilities. <br /> Regional Wastewater Program Purpose and Key Outcomes <br /> The purpose of the RWP is to protect public health and safety and the environment by providing <br /> high quality wastewater management services to the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The <br /> <br /> . MWMC and the regional partners are committed to providing these services in a manner that is <br /> effective, efficient, and meets customer service expectations. Since the mid-1990's, the <br /> Commission and RWP staff have worked together to identify key outcome areas within which to <br /> focus annual work plan and budget priorities. The FY OS-06 RWP work plans and budget reflect <br /> a focus on the following key outcomes or goals. <br /> In carrying out the daily activities of managing the regional wastewater system, we will strive to <br /> achieve and maintain: <br /> 1. High environmental standards; <br /> 2. Fiscal management that is effective and efficient; <br /> 3. A successful intergovernmental partnership; <br /> r- 4. Maximum reliability and useful life of regional assets and infrastructure; <br /> ~ S. Public awareness and understanding of MWMC, the regional wastewater system <br /> and its relation to"Willamette Rives water quality. <br /> The Commission believes that. these outcomes, if achieved in the long, term, will demonstrate <br /> success of the RWP in carrying out its purpose. In order to determine whether we are. successful, <br /> indicators of performance and targets. have been identified for each key outcome. Tracking <br /> .performance relative to identified targets over time, assists in managing the RWP to achieve <br /> desired results. The following indicators and performance targets provide an important <br /> Page 5 FY OS-06 BUDGET AND CIP <br /> <br />