AGENDA DATE: 6/1/2022
TITLE:
Title
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority Extension
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Proposed extension of the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Hudson, Herrick, Stewart
PRESENTER (S): Lance Stewart
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) was incorporated by the State Corporation Commission in June of 1972 at the request of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and the Charlottesville City Council. RWSA manages the community's reservoirs, treats its public drinking water, and wholesales that water to the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) and the City of Charlottesville. RWSA also treats sewage generated by customers of the ACSA and the City. Under Virginia Code ? 15.2-5114, water and wastewater authorities "may exist for a term of 50 years as a corporation, and for such further period or periods as may from time to time be provided by appropriate resolutions of the political subdivisions which are members of the authority." Nearing the end of its first 50-year term, the RWSA is now seeking an additional 50-year term, as authorized.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure Investment - Prioritize, plan, and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
DISCUSSION: In order to continue its service to the community's water and wastewater needs, RWSA's term must be extended no later than June 7, 2022 by both the City and the County. Charlottesville City Council will be asked to consider a concurrent resolution at its June 6 meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact as the County is not required by the RWSA's articles of incorporation to provide direct financial support to the RWSA
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the concurrent resolution to extend the RWSA (A...
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