TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2009
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
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Authorization for payment to National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for 2010 membership dues and contribution to NACWA’s Wet Weather Advocacy Fund (WWAF), in an amount not to exceed $53,893.00, Account 101-15000-612280
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to make payment to National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for the District’s 2010 membership dues ($48,893.00) and a contribution to the organization’s Wet Weather Advocacy Fund ($5,000.00) for a total cost of $53,893.00. The term of the District’s membership is October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.
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, the NACWA Board of Directors has endorsed a Wet Weather Advocacy Fund (WWAF) for 2010 to enable NACWA to represent the interests of clean water utilities and advocate public policy in the areas of nutrients, climate change, pharmaceuticals, watershed management infrastructure sustainability and security. 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 National Association of Clean Water Agencies, in an amount not to exceed $53,893.00. Funds are available in Account 101-15000-612280.
Requested, Jill B. Horist, Manager of Public Affairs, JBH:EMcE:BKS:MG:CW:GA
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement & 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 15, 2009