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DPU100725OEPALICENSETOOPERATE
DPU/WATER TREATMENT
M. Somerville (x3058)
Revised
Title
Authorizing an annual expenditure of an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the renewal of the Public Water System License from the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for operation of the Water Treatment Facility at 3040 York St. from the Water Operating Fund; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The State of Ohio passed a revision to Section 6109.21 of the Revised Code in 1994 to require all municipal water treatment facilities to pay an annual licensing fee to operate their plants. The fee is based on the total number of service connections that exist in the distribution system. The Toledo system currently has approximately 130,000 connections and based on their current rate each tap costs $0.86 for a total of $111,800 for 2026. The licensing requirement started in 1994 and upon proper application is renewable each succeeding year. All fees are placed in a special account for use by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in water related programs. The licensing fee is due by December 31 of the preceding year.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That subject to the appropriation of funds in future years, the annual expenditure of an amount not to exceed $150,000 is authorized from the Water Operating Fund Account Code 6060-32000-4000503STDSTD for the renewal of the Public Water System License from the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the operation of the City of Toledo's Water Treatment Facility,
SECTION 2. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw their warrant or warrants against the above-mentioned Account Code upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the above-authorized obligations.
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect ...
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