Res 1952 - Final Draft WW Facilities PlanCOUNCIL BILL NO. 2803
RESOLUTION NO. 1952
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE WASTEWATER
FACILITIES PLAN AND RATE STUDY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT IT TO THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously approved Mutual
Agreement and Order No. W/M-WR-07-082 to renew the City's National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit limits and conditions to
continue to operate the Publicly Owned Wastewater Treatment Facility for
the City of Woodburn; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that in order to comply with
regulatory requirements associated with continued operation of the
Publicly Owned Wastewater Treatment Facility, that capital improvements
to the wastewater system are necessary and that there is a regulatory
requirement for the City to define in a 20 -year plan outlining compliance
with the regulatory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City must submit an approved Wastewater Facilities
Plan that includes scope, schedule, and financing of all required capital
improvement projects to the Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) for review and approval: and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted preparation of the Wastewater
Facilities Plan and Rate study in an open public process, including
conducting a Public Hearing to hear public comment on the findings and
content of the Wastewater Facilities Plan and Rate Study; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands that the approval of the
Wastewater Facilities Plan and Rate Study is a commitment to adopt and
implement the Plan and Rate Study upon DEQ review and approval;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the final draft of the Wastewater Facilities Plan and
Rate Study is approved.
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Section 2. That the final adoption and implementation of the
Wastewater Facilities Plan and Rate Study will entail future Council action
to increase rates and fees as needed to finance the capital
improvements and operations and maintenance requirements of the
Publicly Owned Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Section 3. That the City Administrator is authorized to submit the final
draft Wastewater Facilities Plan and Rate Study to the Oregon DEQ for
review and approval and, upon receipt of DEQ approval, present the
Plan and Rate Study to the Council for adoption and implementation.
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Approved:
Kathryn Figley, mayor
Passed by the Council October 26, 2009
Submitted to the Mayor October 28, 2009
Approved by the Mayor October 28, 2009
Filed in the Office of the Recorder October 28, 2009
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Mary'Tant, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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