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HomeMy WebLinkAbout203-15 RESOLUTIONOF FAY.ETTF A - 4RkA.:N' P5 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 Resolution: 203-15 File Number: 2015-0489 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL WATER QUALITY COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE REGIONAL EFFORTS TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE THROUGH THE FORMATION OF A NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL WATER QUALITY COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, Act 335 of 2015 authorizes the Arkansas Pollution Control & Ecology Commission to promulgate regulations establishing nutrient water quality trading programs, including the formation of water quality compliance associations; and WHEREAS, the timely development and implementation of nutrient water quality trading programs may provide significant long term savings and environmental benefits for the communities in Northwest Arkansas including, but not limited to, the cities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses its intent to explore the potential cost savings and environmental benefits that may be available to the City of Fayetteville through the formation of a Northwest Arkansas multi- jurisdictional water quality compliance association and authorizes the Mayor to negotiate and present a proposed agreement for the City Council's consideration that defines the mission of such an association, the responsibilities of the parties to the agreement, and the anticipated costs. PASSED and APPROVED on 11/3/2015 Page 1 Printed on 1114115 A ---1 - Resolution Number: 203-15 Attest: C..t . �i Sondra E. Smith, City Cler`�F'O, E� •m= gNSPS •'����` Page 2 Printed on 1114115 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 1F West Mountain Street • /_ Fayetteville, AR 72701 - n (479) 575-8323 .r ,. Text File File Number: 2015-0489 Agenda Date: 11/3/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: C. 6 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL WATER QUALITY COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE REGIONAL EFFORTS TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE THROUGH THE FORMATION OF A NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL WATER QUALITY COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, Act 335 of 2015 authorizes the Arkansas Pollution Control & Ecology Commission to promulgate regulations establishing nutrient water quality trading programs, including the formation of water quality compliance associations; and WHEREAS, the timely development and implementation of nutrient water quality trading programs may provide significant long term savings and environmental benefits for the communities in Northwest Arkansas including, but not limited to, the cities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses its intent to explore the potential cost savings and environmental benefits that may be available to the City of Fayetteville through the formation of a Northwest Arkansas multi jurisdictional water quality compliance association and authorizes the Mayor to negotiate and present a proposed agreement for the City Council's consideration that defines the mission of such an association, the responsibilities of the parties to the agreement, and the anticipated costs. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 111412015 Tim Nyander Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2015-0489 Legistar File ID 11/3/2015 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 10/15/2015 Utilities Director/ Utilities Department Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Fayetteville City Administration recommends approval of a resolution that authorizes the Mayor, or a designee appointed by the Mayor, to represent the City on all matters associated with the proposed formation and oper of a multi -jurisdictional association to participate in nutrient trading programs. Budget Impact: N/A N/A Account Number Fund N/A N/A Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? NA Current Budget $ - Funds Obligated $ - Current Balance I $ —� Does item have a cost? NA Item Cost Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget r$ — - V20140710 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # None Approval Date: S Original Contract Number: N/A Comments: There are no costs at this time. All future costs associated with this effort shall be equitably allocated among the cooperating jurisdictions, and subject to City Council approval.