City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 17, 2015
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Combined Sewer System Plan Stakeholder Group. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Combined Sewer System Plan Stakeholder Group.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Adopt the resolution to establish the Ad Hoc Combined Sewer System Plan Stakeholder Group (Attachment 1).
(2) Request the City Manager appoint members to the Stakeholder Group as detailed in this memorandum.
BACKGROUND: On May 26, 2015, City Council conducted a work session with staff to establish a short list of three Combined Sewer System control technologies and strategies for further evaluation and refinement of feasibility and cost. Ultimately, the City must propose one primary combined sewer system control strategy to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) by August 2016 in order to meet its permit requirements. At the work session, Council requested creation of a stakeholder group to provide input to staff as it further refines the three short-listed strategies, including implications for the City's budget and how the primary strategy will accomplish the City's environmental goals and permit requirements while minimizing impacts to the community. Staff is also continuing additional community outreach efforts on a parallel track in order to present initial community input to the Stakeholder Group once it convenes later this summer.
DISCUSSION: Staff is recommending a 13-member Ad Hoc Combined Sewer System Plan Stakeholder Group (Stakeholder Group). The group will meet on an as-needed basis, but at least quarterly and would begin with monthly meetings this summer. Initial meetings of ...
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