HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-040-04/21/2009-AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE OPTIONS FOR A COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENT THAT WOULD PROVIDE RESOLUTION 2009-040
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE OPTIONS FOR A
COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENT THAT WOULD PROVIDE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT SERVICES TO BOXELDER SANITATION DISTRICT AND TO NEGOTIATE
A PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR FUTURE COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WHEREAS,the Boxelder Sanitation District(the"District") service area borders the City's
Wastewater Utility service area and the District provides wastewater service to customers within
portions of Fort Collins, the Fort Collins growth management area, the Town of Timnath, and
Larimer County, and anticipates future service to properties within Weld County; and
WHEREAS,the District currently operates sewer lines,an industrial pretreatment program,
and a wastewater treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, the District will need to make modifications to its existing plant or construct
a new plant at its current site to continue to comply with applicable regulations and meet future
capacity needs; and
WHEREAS,as an alternative to modifying its existing plant or constructing a new plant,the
District,after becoming aware of other City contractual sewer agreements,desires to confer with the
City regarding possible arrangements under which the City would provide for the treatment of some
or all of the wastewater flows to meet the District's near term and future needs; and
WHEREAS,if such wastewater treatment arrangements are made,the District will maintain
its independence from the City and the City will assess charges related to the cost of providing
treatment for the District's wastewater flows; and
WHEREAS, consolidation of wastewater treatment services would eliminate a wastewater
treatment plant in the Fort Collins area, and increase efficiencies that could benefit the City, the
District and the region; and
WHEREAS,the City is authorized to enter into intergovernmental agreements to provide any
function, service or facility, as provided in Article 11, Section 16 of the Charter of the City of Fort
Collins and Section 29-1-203, C.R.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City Manager.is hereby authorized and directed to investigate options for a
cooperative agreement to provide wastewater treatment services to Boxelder Sanitation District,and
to negotiate a proposed agreement for future presentation to and consideration by the City Council.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Cou i of the City of Fort Colli s this 21 st
day of April A.D. 2009.
Mayor
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