HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-18-Resolutions 14-050_Regional Governance Feasibility Study - Water UtilityTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 14-050
APPROVAL FOR PARTICIPATION IN A REGIONAL GOVERNANCE FEASIBILITY
STUDY FOR A PRODUCTION-RELATED METRO WATER UTILITY
IN THE NAME'AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee does not have source water resources OTwater
treatment facilities to serve all Waukee's customers;and
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee purchases wholesale water from Des Moines Water Works
(DMWW);and
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee is a member ofthe Central Iowa Regional Drinking Water
Commission (CIRDWC),who along with the DMWW,are proposing to procure a study to
consider a regional approach for a production-related water utility;and
WHEREAS,such a study would be conducted by an independent consultant who would
examine the feasibility of a production-related water utility,identify legal,financial and political
aspects to be addressed,and make related recommendations;and
WHEREAS,such study is expected to cost up to $250,000 in total,with the allocation of costs
based on a pro rata calculation of each wholesale participant's number of utility accounts,
providing fOTan estimated cost allocation fOTparticipation of up to $8,000 and payable in the
next fiscal budget;and
WHEREAS,it is the best interest for the City of Waukee to participate in the process to research
and fund a proportional amount of such a study in an effort to protect its interests in future
involvement of regional water resources.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that
approval is given to participate in the proposed Regional Governance Feasibility Study for a
production-related regional water utility and that approval is given to reimburse ClRDWC for a
proportionate share of the cost of the proposed Regional Governance Feasibility Study in an
amount not to exceed $8,000,
Passed and approved this 18'h day of February,2014.
Attest:
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ROLL CALL VOTE
Shane Blanchard
Brian Harrison
Casey L.Harvey
Shelly Hughes
Rick Peterson
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