Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 at an estimated cost of $5,000. Funding is available in the 2021 Adopted Operating Budget for the Stormwater Utility (84125-54810- 00000). No additional appropriation is required.
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for the time period of 1/1/2021 thru 12/31/2021. (Citywide)
Body
WHEREAS, The City of Madison as a permitted municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) by the WDNR and EPA is mandated to track and reduce pollutants to the Waters of the State including chlorides;
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Saltwise is a collation of members dedicated to the efficient use of winter deicers that contain chlorides.
WHEREAS, City Engineering, via the Storm Water Utility, has partnered with MMSD and multiple other groups and municipalities as part of a group known as Wisconsin Saltwise for the last four (4) years and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Saltwise has realized a need for a limited term employee to help coordinate activities and continue to advance salt reduction efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an Intergovernmental agreement with MMSD for the calendar year 2021 with the level of funding noted above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Director be authorized to make payment to MMSD in accordance with the Cooperative Agreement. Said payment to be made from 84125-54810-00000
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mayor shall have the authority to appoint the City's representative and alternate representative to the group, which person shall have the authority to act on the City's behalf as provided for by the intergovernmental agreement.