HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4185-03-2013 A Resolution
NO. 4185-03-2013
APPOINTING A WATER UTILITY TASK FORCE
TO ADVISE THE CITY COUNCIL ABOUT THE CITY'S OPTIONS
FOR PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
TO DELIVER WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth Water Department provides drinking water,
reclaimed water, and wastewater services to more than 11 million residents of the City
of Fort Worth and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS the City Council has an interest in optimizing utility operations,
thereby reducing the costs paid by ratepayers for water and wastewater services; and
WHEREAS the City Council wishes to evaluate public/private partnership models
for the delivery of municipal water and wastewater services to residential and
commercial consumers while providing for the public health and safety of its citizens,
and
WHEREAS the City Council wishes to appoint an ad hoc task force of community
and industry leaders to advise the City Council about the City's options for utility
management;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby appoints a Water Utility Task Force to be
comprised of nine members, as follows-.
1, Bob Pence (Chair)
2. Lairy Johnson
3. Marty Leonard
4. Raul Pena
5. Bob Riley
6. Vernell Sturns
7. Sarah Walls
8. Libby Watson
9. Jeff Wentworth
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Section 2. The City Council requests that the Water Utility Task Force determine
the feasibility and desirability Of pursuing public/private partnerships that may result in
lower costs for utility Customers and that may add value for City ratepayers and Municipal
government; identify alternatives for the management and operation of the City's water
and wastewater systems; assess the legal and fiscal implications of public/private
partnerships; and provide the City Council with appropriate recommendations.
Section 3. The City Council requests that the City Manager provide the Water
Utility Task Force with appropriate staff support and external consulting services to
fulfill its mission as set forth in Section 2.
Section 4. The Water Utility Task Force shall be dissolved upon the completion of
its duties as set forth in Section 2, but not later than December 31, 2013,
Adopted this 5" day of March, 2013.
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Mary J. Kayser', ity Secretary
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