Title
Resolution Directing the Chief Executive Officer of Colorado Springs Utilities to Execute the Wastewater Service Agreement between Colorado Springs Utilities and the City of Manitou Springs
Presenter:
Travas Deal, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Body
Summary:
The City of Manitou Springs (Manitou) currently receives wastewater treatment service from Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) under an agreement that expired on February 18, 2023. Utilities is requesting City Council approval of a resolution authorizing Utilities to execute a new Wastewater Service Agreement with Manitou.
Background:
Springs Utilities has been treating Manitou's wastewater since the 1970s and the contract under which it currently provides such service expired on February 18, 2023. Manitou's wastewater system delivers wastewater into Springs Utilities' wastewater system which is then treated at the Las Vegas wastewater treatment facility. Springs Utilities and Manitou have negotiated a new Wastewater Service Agreement with a 25-year term, which is substantially similar to the current agreement. Manitou's City Council has approved the proposed Wastewater Service Agreement.
Previous Council Action:
Council approved the current agreement with Manitou via Resolution No. 15-16 on February 9, 2016.
Financial Implications:
Gross revenues under the proposed Wastewater Service Agreement will be approximately $500,000 annually.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
N/A
Alternatives:
(1) Approve the resolution approving the Wastewater Service Agreement; (2) not approve the resolution; (3) modify the resolution or the Wastewater Service Agreement; or (4) refer the matter back to Springs Utilities for further consideration.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Motion for City Council to approve the Resolution authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of Springs Utili...
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