Number
171127
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute and intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Waukesha relating to the sale of water for considerations separate and distinct from those under the authority of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Analysis
This resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Waukesha relating to the sale of water for considerations that are separate and distinct from those under the authority of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The agreement, among other provisions, provides for a $2.5 million payment from the City of Waukesha to the City of Milwaukee’s general fund.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City Milwaukee, in file number 120230, directed the City of Milwaukee negotiating team to commence negotiations with the City of Waukesha regarding a possible water service agreement and intergovernmental agreement relating to the sale of water to the City of Waukesha; and
Whereas, The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has recognized that pursuant to state law, municipalities are authorized to enter into intergovernmental agreements for provisions separate from those to be included in a water services agreement, provided that such intergovernmental agreements do not conflict with the Commission’s regulatory authority; and
Whereas, The negotiating team has negotiated an intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Waukesha relating to the sale of water for considerations separate and distinct from those under the authority of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; and
Whereas, the intergovernmental cooperation agreement, a copy of which is included as an attachment to this file, provides for a $2.5 million payment to the City’s general fund from the City of Waukesha...
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