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30 Mins.

Agenda No. 30 Mins.

City Council - Work Session

Meeting Date:	12/05/2022
Item Title: Update on Regional Wastewater
Submitted For:	Ki Bealey
Add'l Contributors:
Project No:	NA	Funding/BARS No.:	NA
Financial Comments: TBD

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HISTORY:

Status update on wastewater regionalization since the August 22, 2022, joint College Place-Walla Walla work session.

POLICY ISSUES:

Ongoing discussions regarding potential regionalization of wastewater treatment.

PLAN COMPLIANCE:

STRATEGIC PLAN:
HIGH PERFORMING ORGANIZATION - The City will develop a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration with organizations and partners within the community, and well trained and supported work force.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Land Use Goal 2 Walla Walla coordinates with neighboring communities and state agencies for the improvement of the region.
LU Policy 2.3 Cooperate with neighboring communities to ensure the protection and revitalization of the region’s natural resources.
LU Policy 2.6 Cooperate regionally on the development and siting of essential public facilities to ensure that the burden, impact, and benefit is equitably distributed among neighboring communities.
Environment and Natural Resources Goal 1 Water, air, and soil resources in Walla Walla are protected.
ENR Policy 1.7 Encourage cooperation and coordination among communities in the Walla Walla Basin to protect and enhance the environment and natural resources. Pursue regional solutions for air quality impacts and environmental problems related to industry and agriculture.
Capital Facilities and Utilities Goal 2 Capital facilities and utilities are located in such a way as to provide safe and efficient service to all residents.
Capital Facilities and Utilities Goal 3 The provision of capital facilities and utilities is coordinated through collaboration with neighboring governments and private providers.
Capital Facilities and Utilities Goal 5 The sound fiscal management of government services and facilities promotes a transparent and collaborative relationship between government and residents.
CFU Policy 5.1 Plan for rehabilitation of the City’s utility infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service.
CFU Policy 5.2 Encourage and pursue, whenever feasible, opportunities to share facilities and costs with different public or private agencies/entities.
CFU Policy 5.3 Anticipate and control demand for services to ensure that the City can maintain an appropriate level of service within its financial resources while serving new growth.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:

Approved for City Council work session discussion.

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