TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2014
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authorization for payment to National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for 2015 membership dues in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, Account 101-15000-612280
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to make payment to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for the District's 2015 membership dues and a contribution to the organization's Targeted Action Fund in the amount of $60,000.00. The term of the District's membership is October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.
Through its advocacy on regulatory, legislative, legal, and management issues in the courts, on Capitol Hill, and at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other federal agencies, NACWA advances the vital interests of the nation's clean water agencies/utilities. In addition to these activities, NACWA's Targeted Action Fund serves as a ready resource to support critical association initiatives and the special projects of its committees. Many of the District's staff are members of various NACWA Committees and provide valuable technical assistance in the review of proposed regulations which affect all NACWA members.
Inasmuch as NACWA membership is not available through any other source, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize payment, by direct voucher, to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. Funds are available in Account 101-15000-612280.
Requested, Eileen M. McElligott, Administrative Services Manager, BKS:SL:WG:JMS:TG
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for October 16, 2014