Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to control the contribution of pollutants in the storm sewer systems. No appropriation is required.
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to control the contribution of pollutants in the storm sewer systems of and between the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.(Citywide)
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are both responsible for storm water conveyance and discharges within their respective jurisdictions pursuant to Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge System permit number WI-S058416-4 (hereinafter, “the Permit”). On and around the University campus, the storm sewer systems of the City and the University are intermingled and it is necessary for the Parties to enter into an agreement that addresses their respective responsibilities over the storm water conveyance system and storm water discharges; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 66.0301, Wis. Stats., authorizes towns, villages, cities, and other governmental units and regional planning commissions to contract for the joint exercise of any power or duty required or authorized by a statute; and
WHEREAS, the City and the University agree that it would be to the mutual benefit of the parties, and consistent with their requirements under the Permit, to enter into an intergovernmental to control the contribution of pollutants from one municipal sewer system to the other.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to control the contribution of pollutants in the storm sewer systems of and between the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison