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Home My WebLink About203-15 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. CITY OF • a e ev e ARKANSAS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2015 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tim Nyander, Utilities Director DATE: October 14, 2015 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the Mayor to express the City's intent for participation in cooperative regional efforts to evaluate, and to report, the potential cost savings and environmental benefits that may be available to Northwest Arkansas through the formation of a multi -jurisdictional water quality compliance association and other nutrient water quality trading programs. 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 possible formation and operation of a multi -jurisdictional association to participate in nutrient trading programs. BACKGROUND: Act 335 of 2015 authorizes the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission to promulgate regulations establishing nutrient water quality trading programs, including the formation of water quality compliance associations. The timely development of these water quality trading programs may provide significant long-term savings and environmental benefits for the communities in Northwest Arkansas. There currently are not any entity or group formed to undertake the effort to assist in developing draft regulations establishing nutrient water quality trading programs that would be necessary to benefit Northwest Arkansas communities. In the interest of economy and efficiency, a cooperative regional approach to understanding the issues, the potential impact and effects, and collectively responding to proposed changes is desirable. DISCUSSION: This resolution would give the Mayor the authorization to express the City's intent to consider entering into a cooperative agreement that may include, but not be limited to, the cities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville -all of whom would be affected by the establishment of certain TMDL's for nutrient loads in receiving streams, and the likely imposition of substantially more stringent wastewater discharge limitations. The participation in cooperative regional efforts regarding these matters would be through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission which was established by Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, along with Benton and Washington County, to provide a forum for regional dialogue, intergovernmental cooperation, and to address regional issues. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: The costs associated with this effort have not been determined at this time. Once they have been, there will be a contract submitted for review by City Council. ATTACHMENTS: • Staff Review Form • Resolution Draft