Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with LOTT Clean Water Alliance for Class A+ Reclaimed Water Demonstration Pilot Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement between LOTT Clean Water Alliance and the City of Olympia for participation in the Class A+ Reclaimed Water Demonstration Pilot Project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an Interlocal Agreement between LOTT Clean Water Alliance and the City of Olympia to financially contribute to the Class A+ Reclaimed Water Demonstration Pilot Project.
Staff Contact:
Mike Vessey, Drinking Water Utility Director, Public Works Department, 360.753.8318
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia and the LOTT Clean Water Alliance propose to enter into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to support the Class A+ Reclaimed Water Pilot Project. The purpose of the project is to evaluate the feasibility of treating reclaimed water to potable standards. This effort is structured as a multi-year, multi-phase project, with participation from City staff on the pilot project team.
Under the proposed ILA, Olympia will contribute $50,000 to this project. The cities of Lacey and Tumwater, along with Thurston County, are also entering into separate ILAs with LOTT and contributing comparable funding. This regional collaboration reflects a shared commitment to evaluating reclaimed water as a potential resource to support sustainable water management in Thurston County.
Participation in the project will enable the following:
* Generate meaningful data and insights that can inform and influence future regulatory approaches to potable reuse.
* Provide important information to guide future decisions about potable reuse and long-term water supply planning.
The pilot is being conducted in close coordination with...
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