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A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chief Executive Officer of Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into an Agreement for Convey, Treat, and Deliver Regional Water Service between Colorado Springs Utilities and Donala Water and Sanitation District
Presenter:
Jenny Bishop, SPP Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
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Summary:
Donala Water and Sanitation District (Donala) is requesting Convey, Treat and Deliver Regional Water Service from Colorado Springs Utilities. Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking City Council approval of a resolution authorizing and directing its Chief Executive Officer to enter into an Agreement for Convey, Treat, and Deliver Regional Water Service with Donala.
Background:
Donala's service area is located north of the City and east of I-25. Donala has requested Convey, Treat and Deliver Regional Water Service from Colorado Springs Utilities through a special contract with a twenty-five (25) year term for the treatment and delivery through Colorado Springs Utilities' water system to Donala's water system of up to 1,000 acre-feet per year of water owned or controlled by Donala. Contracts for regional water service require prior approval from City Council.
Previous Council Action:
City Council has approved short term regional water service agreements with Donala since 2011.
Financial Implications:
Based on the existing Tariffs, Colorado Springs Utilities would collect up to approximately $725,000 per year for the service provided to Donala.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
The Utilities Board recommended bringing the proposed Agreement for Convey, Treat, and Deliver Regional Water Service to City Council for consideration.
Stakeholder Process:
Donala's Board of Directors has approved the proposed Agreement for Convey, Treat, and Deliver Regional Water Service.
Alternatives:
(1) Approve the resolutio...
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