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AGENDA IV.
Regional Wastewater Program
Annual Financial Report
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Metropolitan Wastewater
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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FY2021-22 Annual Financial Report
METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
OF THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN AREA
For the Years Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
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METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
For the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY SECTION
Governing Board
FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditor's Report
Management's Discussion & Analysis
Basic Financial Statements
Comparative Statements of Net Position
Comparative Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
Comparative Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Financial Statements
Supplemental Information
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position
Schedule of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position (Non-GAAP Budgetary
Basis) - Budget and Actual
Regional Wastewater Fund
Regional Wastewater Capital Fund
COMPLIANCE SECTION
Independent Auditor's Report Required by Oregon State Regulations
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GOVERNING BOARD
June 30, 2022
Jennifer Yeh Eugene Council Representative
Eugene, OR 97401 President
Joe Pishioneri Springfield Council Representative
Springfield, OR 97478 Vice-President
Pat Farr Lane County Board of Commissioners Representative
Eugene, OR 97401
Walt Meyer Eugene Citizen Representative
Eugene, OR 97405
Peter Ruffier Eugene Citizen Representative
Eugene, OR 97405
Bill Inge Lane County Citizen Representative
Eugene, OR 97402
Doug Keeler Springfield Citizen Representative
Springfield, OR 97477
ADMINISTRATION
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
Matt Stouder MWMC General Manager/Executive Officer
Dave Breitenstein Wastewater Division Director
Nathan Bell MWMC Finance Officer
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Governing Board
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
Springfield, Oregon
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of the business-type activities of Metropolitan Wastewater
Management Commission (MWMC), as of and for the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, and the related
notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise MWMC’s basic financial statements as listed
in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the respective
financial position of the business-type activities of Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, as
of June 30, 2022 and 2021, and the respective changes in financial position and cash flows thereof for the
year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s
Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be
independent of MWMC and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant
ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
MWMC’s management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the
design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or
events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about MWMC’s ability to continue as a
going concern for one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.
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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not
a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement
when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one
resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or
the override of internal control.
Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the
aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures
include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of MWMC’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant
accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the
financial statements.
Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that
raise substantial doubt about MWMC’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable
period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the
planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control–related matters
that we identified during the audit.
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s
discussion and analysis (MD&A) be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such
information is the responsibility of management and, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is
required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part of
financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or
historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of
inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for
consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other
knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or
provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient
evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
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Supplemental Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinion on the financial statements that collectively
comprise MWMC’s basic financial statements. The other supplemental information is presented for
purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements.
The other supplemental information as listed in the table of contents is the responsibility of management
and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the
basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the
audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and
reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the
basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the
supplemental information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements
as a whole.
Other Reporting Required by Minimum Standards for Audits of Oregon Municipal Corporations
In accordance with Minimum Standards for Audits of Oregon Municipal Corporations, we have issued our
report dated December 19, 2022 on our consideration of MWMC's compliance with certain provisions of
laws and regulations, including the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes as specified in Oregon
Administrative Rules. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of compliance and
the results of that testing and not to provide an opinion on compliance.
GROVE, MUELLER & SWANK, P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
By:
Ryan T. Pasquarella, A Shareholder
December 19, 2022
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As management of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC),
we offer readers of MWMC’s financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of
the financial activities of MWMC for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Please read it
in conjunction with MWMC’s basic financial statements, which begin on page 17.
Mission
The purpose of the MWMC is to protect health, safety and the environment by providing
high quality wastewater management services to the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan
area. The MWMC and its regional partners are committed to providing these services in
a manner that is effective, efficient, and meets customer service expectations. Since
the mid-1990’s, the Commission and staff have worked together to identify key outcome
areas within which to focus the annual work plan and budget priorities, as well as
planning capital and construction administration.
Responsibility and Controls
The City of Springfield performs all administrative duties, as well as planning and capital
construction of major capital assets for the MWMC in accordance with the provisions of
an intergovernmental service agreement among the City of Springfield, the City of
Eugene, and the MWMC.
The City of Eugene performs all operations and maintenance duties for the MWMC in
accordance with the provisions of the intergovernmental service agreement among the
City of Eugene, the City of Springfield, and the MWMC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Total assets and deferred outflows of resources at June 30, 2022 were $239.8
million and exceeded liabilities and deferred inflows of resources by $205.1 million
(i.e. net position). The increase in net position for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2022 was $9.5 million. The increase in net position for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2021 was $8.5 million. The increase of $1.0 million was the result of a $2.3
million increase in operating revenues, offset by $796 thousand in operating costs
and $1.7 million in non-operating revenues including capital contributions. Of the
total net position, $10.2 million is restricted for capital improvements, $113.7 million
represents net investment in capital assets, $.05 million for debt service, and $81.2
million is unrestricted and available for future appropriation.
Operating revenues for the year were $36,731,644. This is 6.6% more than the
fiscal year 2021 operating revenue of $34,456,365. Fiscal year 2021 decreased
from 2020 with a change to operating revenues by $82,279.
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Total operating and maintenance expenses for the year were $14.5 million and the
total administration expenses were $4.2 million compared to the prior year when
expenses were $15.3 and $4.3 million respectively, and 2020 when they were
$14.7 and $3.9 million respectively.
OVERVIEW OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) serves as an introduction to the basic
financial statements and supplementary information. The MD&A represents
management’s examination and analysis of MWMC’s financial condition and
performance.
The financial statements report information about MWMC using the accrual basis of
accounting. As such, revenues are recognized when they are earned and expenses are
recognized when they are incurred.
The financial statements include a statement of net position, a statement of revenues,
expenses, and changes in net position, a statement of cash flows and notes to the
financial statements. The statement of net position provides information about the
nature and amount of resources and obligations at year-end. The statement of
revenues, expenses, and changes in net position presents the results of the business
activities over the course of the fiscal year and information on how the net position
changed during the year. The statement of cash flows presents changes in cash and
cash equivalents resulting from operational, capital and related financing, and investing
activities. This statement presents information about cash receipts and cash
disbursements, without consideration of the earnings event, when an obligation occurs,
or depreciation of capital assets.
The notes to the financial statements provide required disclosures and other information
that are essential to a full understanding of material data provided in the statements.
The notes present information about the MWMC’s accounting policies, significant
account balances and activities, material risks, obligations, commitments, and
contingencies.
The financial statements represent a consolidation of two budgetary funds: the Regional
Wastewater Fund and the Regional Wastewater Capital Fund. For financial reporting
purposes, management considers the activities relating to the operation of wastewater
management to be of a unitary nature and they are reported as such. For operational
purposes, the accounts of wastewater management are organized on the basis of
funds, each of which is considered a separate accounting entity. Supplementary
information comparing the budget to actual revenues and expenses is provided.
The financial statements were prepared by City of Springfield staff from the detailed
books and records of the MWMC. The financial statements were audited during the
independent external audit process.
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Financial Analysis
The following comparative condensed financial statements serve as the key financial
data and indicators for management, monitoring, and planning.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statements of Net Position
As restated,
2022 2021 2020
97,059,893$91,306,511$107,720,486$Current and other assets
Capital assets, net, where applicable,
136,501,018 134,532,472130,556,071of accumulated depreciation
225,838,983233,560,911238,276,557Total assets
2,197,7981,851,2031,504,607Deferred outflows of resources
6,886,945 5,946,5286,367,262Current liabilities
32,774,883 34,981,95028,182,099Long-term liabilities
40,928,47839,661,82834,549,361Total liabilities
127,93895,879Deferred inflows of resources
Net position:
116,286,944 110,829,285113,678,083Net investment in capital assets
8,231,886 5,387,37710,200,201Restricted for capital improvement
183,192 183,19250,000Restricted for debt service
70,920,326 70,708,44981,207,640Unrestricted
187,108,303$195,622,348$205,135,924$Total net position
The largest portion of the MWMC’s net position is net investment in capital assets,
followed by unrestricted assets, and then the restricted amounts held for investment in
the capital improvement plan and finally, the remaining amount that is restricted for debt
service.
Total net position for MWMC continues to show a growth trend with increases to the
categories of unrestricted and restricted for capital improvement. Net investments in
capital assets decreased due to asset depreciation being greater than asset additions in
FY22. MWMC is deliberately focused on a robust capital program that will maintain
plant infrastructure to withstand the wear and tear of time, to meet current and future
regulatory requirements, to survive natural disasters and to incorporate modern
technologies. At the same time, MWMC has taken opportunities to retire long-term debt
when cash has accumulated and interest rates are favorable.
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Statements of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position
2022 2021 2020
34,538,644$34,456,365$36,731,644$Operating revenues
(14,683,457)(15,280,858)(14,484,573)Operations & maintenance
(3,908,139)(4,275,285)(4,197,186)Administration
(9,175,822)(9,389,412)(9,876,657)Depreciation
6,771,2265,510,8108,173,228Operating income
Non-operating revenues (expenses), net
2,487,5513,003,2351,340,348(includes capital contributions)
9,258,777$8,514,045$9,513,576$Change in net position
Operating revenues increased by 6.6% from fiscal year 2021 to 2022 and decreased by
.2% from fiscal year 2020 to 2021. The fiscal year 2022 increase was primarily due to a
$2.3 million increase to sewer user fees collected. Additionally, beginning in 2022
revenue was received from RNG (renewable natural gas) and RINs (renewable
identification number) sales totaling $622 thousand.
Operations & maintenance expenses decreased by approximately $796 thousand or
5.2% compared to fiscal year 2021. The MWMC experienced small increases and
decreases throughout the budget but there were a couple of items with significance
worth detailing. Personal Services decreased by $1.2 million from fiscal year 2021 to
2022, of which $558 thousand was due to positions that remained vacant in 2022 at
both Springfield and Eugene. This was offset by increases to operations and indirect
costs, comprised of increases in parts and components ($228 thousand), utilities ($144
thousand), contractual services ($86 thousand), and legal expense ($80 thousand).
Net non-operating revenues/(expenses) decreased from $3 million in fiscal year ending
June 30, 2021 to $1.3 million for the year ending June 30, 2022. This was mainly due
to the decrease in system development charge revenue of $869 thousand and a
decrease to interest income of $493 thousand.
Capital Assets
MWMC’s investment in capital assets as of June 30, 2022 was $130.6 million (net of
accumulated depreciation). This investment in capital assets includes land,
construction in progress, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other assets. The
net decrease in the MWMC’s investment in capital assets for the current fiscal year was
4.36%. MWMC added $3.5 million of assets this year as part of the continuing capital
improvement plan in place for the facilities upgrades, and this was offset by $9.9 million
in annual depreciation.
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Major capital asset events during the current fiscal year included the following:
Work completed on the Renewable Natural Gas Upgrade project, with expenses
of $0.9 million and $12.3 million transferred from Work in Progress to Plant and
Building.
Work continued on the Class A Disinfection Facility project, with expenses of $0.8
million
MWMC’s Capital Assets
(net of accumulated depreciation)
202020212022
8,339,727$Land
9,400,632Construction in progress
70,495,403Buildings
44,112,991Machinery and equipment
2,183,719Other assets
June 30,
$ 8,339,727
15,862,972
68,920,609
41,438,058
1,939,652
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Debt Administration
At the end of the current fiscal year, the MWMC had total bonded debt outstanding (net
of unamortized premium) of $17.4 million, all of which is secured solely by sewer
revenues. Notes payable were comprised entirely of one State Revolving Fund Loan
(SRF) which was obtained as additional funding to implement the Facilities Plan at more
advantageous interest rates than would result from issuing another revenue bond. In
November 2018, two of the five SRF loans were retired, a third was retired in October
2019 and the fourth was paid off in December 2020, leaving a balance of $800
thousand as of June 30, 2022.
Additional information on the MWMC’s capital assets and related debt can be found in
Note J and Note H, beginning on page 29 of this report.
Economic Factors and Next Year’s Budget and Rates
For the year ended June 30, 2023, MWMC approved a 3.5% rate increase that was
effective July 1, 2022 (a 3.5% increase was effective July 1, 2021). The new rate
resulted in an average residential billing of $28.95 per month based on typical
residential consumption of 5,000 gallons per month. The budget included an annual
capital contribution of $14.6 million in order to fund implementation of the ongoing
Capital Improvement Plan.
$ 8,781,282
4,591,460
74,608,089
40,814,506
1,760,733
Total $ 130,556,070 $ 136,501,018 $ 134,532,472
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Requests for Information
This financial report is designed to provide our citizens and rate payers with a general
overview of the finances for those funds maintained by the MWMC and to show
MWMC’s accountability for the funds it receives. Questions concerning any of the
information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should
be addressed to:
MWMC Accountant
City of Springfield
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
Comparative Statements of Net Position
June 30,
As restated,
2022 2021
86,015,958$ 77,815,970$
13,516,250 11,766,303 851,256 275,788 5,253,946 5,457,373 67 - 720,014 585,158
286,503 138,943 45,089 43,645 700,000 700,000
233,952 148,775
97,451 127,938
24,202,699 117,183,328 112,298,319
238,276,557 233,560,911
1,504,607 1,851,203
2,681,454 3,340,195 60,048 59,311 113,958 141,083
100,000 100,000
3,410,000 3,245,000 1,802 1,356
6,367,262 6,886,945
13,471,771 14,054,606 700,000 800,000 14,010,328 17,920,277
28,182,099 32,774,883
34,549,361 39,661,828
95,879 127,938
113,678,083 116,286,944
10,200,201 8,231,886
50,000 183,192 81,207,641 70,920,326
195,622,348205,135,924 $$
ASSETS
Cash and investments
Unrestricted
Restricted
Accounts receivable
Intergovernmental receivable, net
Interest receivable
Inventory
Accrued interest
Prepaid expenses
Deposits
Notes receivable (System Development Charges)
Lease receivable
Capital assets:
Land and construction in progress
Other capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation
Total assets
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred charge for debt refunding
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts and contracts payable
Other accrued liabilities
Interest payable
Current portion of notes payable
Current portion of revenue bonds payable
Unearned revenues
Total current liabilities
Long-term liabilities:
Due to other governments
Notes payable
Revenue bonds payable (net of unamortized premium, and current portion)
Total long-term liabilities
Total liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred revenue lease initial
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets
Restricted for capital improvement
Restricted for debt service
Unrestricted
Total net position
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
13,372,742
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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
Comparative Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
2022 2021Operating revenues:
Sewer user fees 36,715,418$ 34,379,034$ Other operating receipts 16,226 77,331
Total operating revenues 36,731,644 34,456,365
Operating expenses:Operations and maintenance 14,484,573 15,280,858
Administration 4,197,186 4,275,285
Depreciation 9,876,657 9,389,412
Total operating expenses 28,558,416 28,945,555
Operating income 8,173,228 5,510,810
Non-operating revenues (expenses):
Interest income 757,752 605,149Fair market value adjustment (1,251,027)(133,686)
Interest expense (584,897)(745,823)
Lease income 57,202 53,608Gain (loss) on disposal of capital assets (36,527)(13,685)
Miscellaneous revenue 67,657 38,521
Total non-operating revenues (expenses)(989,840) (195,916)
Income before contributions 7,183,388 5,314,894
Capital contributions 2,330,188 3,199,151
Change in net position 9,513,576 8,514,045
Net position, beginning of year 195,622,348 187,108,303
205,135,924Net position, end of year 195,622,348$$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
For the years ended June 30,
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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
Comparative Statements of Cash Flows
20212022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers 36,343,377$ 33,893,034$
Cash paid to other governments 10,349,178 (10,661,753)
Cash paid to suppliers for goods and services (30,408,076) (6,274,217)
Other operating receipts 16,672 81,836
Net cash provided by operating activities 16,301,151 17,038,900
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
Acquisition and construction of capital assets (3,931,710) (11,371,644)
Proceeds from sale of capital assets 31,131 20,919
Proceeds of capital contributions 2,330,188 3,199,151
Principal paid on notes payable (100,000) (245,759)
Principal paid on revenue bonds payable (3,398,353) (3,243,354)
Interest payments (612,022) (771,808)
Net cash used in capital and related financing activities (5,680,766) (12,412,495)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest received (640,835) 523,278
Notes receivable issued (284,003) (142,289)
Cash received on notes receivable 198,826 119,805
Lease income 55,563 53,608
(670,449)Net cash provided by investing activities 554,402
Net increase (decrease) in cash and investments 9,949,935 5,180,808
Cash and investments, beginning of year 89,582,273 84,401,465
Cash and investments, end of year 99,532,208$ 89,582,273$
Reconciliation of operating income to net cash providedby operating activities:
Operating income 8,173,228$ 5,510,810$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 9,876,657 9,389,415
Changes in assets / liabilities:
Intergovernmental receivable 203,427 (413,463)
Accounts receivable (575,468) (54,935)
Prepaid expenses (1,444) 6,555
Accounts and contracts payable (658,741) 952,223
Due to other governments (582,098) 1,655,918
Inventory (134,856) 5,478
Unearned revenue 446 (13,098)
Net cash provided by operating activities 16,301,151$ 17,038,900$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
For the years ended June 30,
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METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE A – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) was established on February 9, 1977
through an intergovernmental agreement between Lane County and the Cities of Eugene and Springfield.
It was formed to construct, operate, and maintain regional sewage facilities. The Commission is
composed of seven voting members from Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County. Three of the seven
members are elected officials from each of the partner agencies’ governing bodies.
The financial operations of MWMC are reported as an entity using enterprise fund accounting. It is
MWMC’s intent that the costs of providing services to users on a continuing basis will be financed or
recovered primarily through an equitable fee levied on all user classes.
Reporting Entity
These financial statements include all funds, organizations, departments, and offices that are not legally
separate from the MWMC.
The City of Springfield performs all administrative duties and construction of major capital assets for
MWMC in accordance with the provisions of a July 14, 1983 service agreement, which was updated and
reaffirmed in 2005. The City of Eugene performs all operations and maintenance duties for MWMC under
the same updated service agreement. The agreement is part of an arrangement among the Cities of
Eugene and Springfield and MWMC whereby the two Cities perform all necessary operational and staff
support activities of MWMC.
Basis of Accounting
The financial operations of MWMC are accounted for using the accrual basis of accounting. As such,
revenues are recognized when they are earned and expenses are recognized when they are incurred.
All activities of the MWMC are accounted for within two proprietary (enterprise) funds. Proprietary funds
are used to account for operations that are (a) financed and operated in a manner similar to a private
business enterprise where the intent of the governing body is that the cost (expenses, including
depreciation) of providing goods or services to the general public on a continuing basis be financed or
recovered primarily through user charges; or (b) where the governing body has decided that periodic
determination of revenues earned, expenses incurred, and/or net income is appropriate for capital
maintenance, public policy, management control, accountability, or other purposes.
The accounting and financial reporting treatment applied to MWMC is determined by its measurement
focus. The transactions of MWMC are accounted for on a flow of economic resources measurement
focus. With this measurement focus, all assets, deferred outflows, liabilities and deferred inflows
associated with the operations are included on the statement of net position. Net position (i.e., total
assets plus deferred outflows of resources less total liabilities plus deferred inflows of resources) is
segregated into four categories: net investment in capital assets; restricted for capital improvements;
restricted for debt service; and unrestricted net position.
MWMC distinguishes operating revenue and expenses from non-operating items. Operating revenues
and expenses generally result from providing services to users. The principal operating revenues involve
charges for services and the major operating expenses include the costs of plant operation and
maintenance, administration, and depreciation of capital assets. All revenues and expenses not meeting
these definitions are reported in these financial statements as non-operating revenues and expenses.
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METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE A – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – Continued
Cash and Investments
MWMC participates in a cash and investment pool maintained by the City of Springfield. The amount
reported as cash and investments is the MWMC share of the total City of Springfield cash and investment
pool. As of June 30, 2022, MWMC does not maintain investments separate from the investment pools.
State statutes authorize the City to invest in obligations of the U.S. Treasury and its agencies, bankers’
acceptances, high grade commercial paper, the State of Oregon Local Government Investment Pool, and
repurchase agreements.
Fair Value Measurements
Investments are stated at fair value.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received at the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a
liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The City
categorizes fair value measurements within the hierarchy established by GASB Statement 72. This
hierarchy defines three levels of inputs used to assess fair value which allows financial statement users to
identify the level of reliability and determine variance risk between actual amounts received during a sale
of assets or transfer of liabilities to that which is reported in the financial statements for the measurement
date.
For purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and investments in the City-wide investment pool
(including restricted cash, investments and LGIP) are considered cash and cash equivalents. The pool
has the general characteristics of a demand deposit account for MWMC in that MWMC may deposit
additional cash at any time and may withdraw cash at any time without prior notice or penalty.
Intergovernmental Receivable
The municipal water utilities for the Cities of Eugene and Springfield bill and collect sewer user fees. The
collected amounts are due to the MWMC. Accordingly, MWMC records the amounts due from the local
water utilities as its intergovernmental receivable. Both utilities have historically collected over 99% of
accounts receivable, therefore only a small allowance for uncollectible amounts is recorded.
Lease Receivables
Lease receivables are recognized at the net present value of the leased assets at a borrowing rate either
explicitly described in the agreement or implicitly determined by the Metropolitical Wastewater
Management Commission, reduced by principial payments received.
Restricted Assets
Assets whose use is restricted for construction or other purposes by provisions of state law, grants, bond
or other agreements, are segregated.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the MWMC’s practice to use
restricted resources first, when applicable, then unrestricted resources as they are needed.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE A – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – Continued
Capital Assets
All capital assets are valued at historical cost or estimated historical cost. Cost includes labor, materials,
and related indirect costs. The cost of additions, renewals, and betterments over $10,000 are capitalized,
except as modified by the guidance in GASB Implementation Guide 2021-1. This guidance has been
implemented by MWMC and therefore if an item or items are purchased at a unit cost below the
capitalization threshold they are capitalized if those assets in the aggregate are significant. Repairs and
minor replacements are charged to operating expenses.
All depreciation is accumulated and shown as a reduction of historical costs reported on the Statement of
Net Position. Depreciation has been provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the
straight-line method. Upon disposal of such assets, the accounts are relieved of the related historical
costs and accumulated depreciation and resulting gains and losses are reflected in income.
The estimated useful lives agree with those used for cost analysis purposes as required by federal
regulations. They are as follows:
10 – 50 yearsPlant and buildings
1 – 50 yearsMachinery and equipment
Accumulated Unpaid Vacation, Sick Pay and Other Benefit Amounts
The portions of accumulated unpaid vacation, sick, and compensatory time that are not expected to be
paid within the year are reported as long-term liabilities as “due to other governments” since all
employees are contracted from the cities of Eugene and Springfield.
Long-term Debt
Long-term debt is reported as a liability in the Statement of Net Position. Bond issuance costs are
expensed in full in the year incurred and deferred amounts on refunding are amortized over the life of the
new debt. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized using the bonds outstanding method.
Use of Estimates
In preparing the Commission’s financial statements, management is required to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Risk Management
MWMC is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts, theft of, damage to, and destruction of assets.
MWMC carries commercial insurance for such risks of loss. Settled claims resulting from these risks
have not exceeded commercial insurance coverage in any of the past three fiscal years.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE A – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – Continued
New Accounting Pronouncements
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the MWMC implemented the following GASB
pronouncements:
GASB Statement No. 87 – Leases. The objective of this statement is to better meet the
information needs of financial statement users by improving accounting and financial reporting for
leases by governments. This statement requires recognition of certain lease assets and liabilities
for leases previously classified as operating leases. MWMC implemented GASB87 for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2022.
GASB Statements No. 91, 92, 93, and 97 have gone into effect as of June 30, 2022 but do not
have any implications for MWMC.
GASB Statements No. 94 and 96 – These are other pronouncements that have been issued by
the GASB but not yet required to be implemented.
NOTE B – INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
In accordance with the MWMC service agreement dated July 14, 1983 and updated on July 5, 2005, the
City of Eugene is responsible for the operations of the regional sewage facilities. The agreement
obligated MWMC for costs incurred by the City of Eugene in operating and maintaining the Regional
Sewage Facilities. These costs include employee benefits for City of Eugene employees. The
interagency payable at June 30, 2022 for operation and maintenance costs incurred by the City of
Eugene is $2,167,738 ($2,489,245 for 2021). The total costs charged to MWMC for the year ended June
30, 2022 were $14,484,573 ($15,280,858 for 2021). The City of Springfield, in accordance with the
MWMC service agreement dated July 14, 1983 and updated July 5, 2005, provides the technical,
financial, and administrative support services to MWMC. Costs charged to MWMC for the years ended
June 30, 2022 and 2021 were $4,197,186 and $4,275,285 respectively and include employee benefits for
City of Springfield employees.
These costs include a pro-rata share of other post-employment benefits, specifically medical, dental and
vision coverage for eligible retirees, their spouses, domestic partners, and dependents on a self-pay
basis. Due to the effect of age, retiree claim costs are generally higher than claim costs for all members
as a whole. The difference between retiree claim costs and the amount of retiree healthcare premiums
represents implicit employer contribution. In addition, life insurance benefits are provided to fully disabled
employees. The actuarial computed liability for the plan at June 30, 2022 was $963,300 ($951,643 for
2021).
MWMC has no employees of its own. All personnel costs reflected are related to the employees of the
cities of Eugene and Springfield contracted to do the work of MWMC. In addition to the post-employment
benefit liability referenced above, MWMC has recorded an interagency payable to the respective cities for
the compensated absences of $930,464 ($896,889 for 2021), and the net pension liability of $11,578,006
($12,206,074 for 2021) computed for those employees. The total interagency payable due to the cities of
Eugene and Springfield is $13,471,771 ($14,054,606 for 2021.)
NOTE C – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
At June 30, 2022, MWMC was obligated by contracts for uncompleted construction projects for
$2,819,532. At June 30, 2021, the obligation on contracts for capital improvement projects was
$2,699,747
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE D – STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Budgetary information
MWMC follows these procedures in establishing the budgetary data reflected in the statements presented
in the supplementary information section.
In the spring of each year, the Executive Officer submits a proposed budget to the Metropolitan
Wastewater Management Commission. The budget is prepared on the modified accrual basis of
accounting. Estimated revenues and expenditures are budgeted for by fund, department, and category.
Information on the past year’s actual receipts and expenditures and the current-year amended budget are
provided in the budget document. MWMC conducts a public hearing for the purpose of obtaining citizen
comments on the budget. MWMC then adopts the budget. All three governmental bodies included in the
intergovernmental agreement, the City of Springfield, the City of Eugene, and Lane County, ratify the
budget as appropriate. MWMC then makes a final adoption by resolution.
MWMC may change the budget throughout the year by transferring appropriations between levels of
control and by adopting supplemental budgets. Any changes adopted by MWMC in this manner must
also be adopted by the City of Springfield, because MWMC’s budget is included in the budget of the City
of Springfield. Management may transfer budget amounts between individual line items within the control
level, but cannot make changes between the legal levels of control. During the fiscal year ended June
30, 2022, MWMC adopted several transfer resolutions and supplemental budgets increasing
expenditures by $8,755,969. This was funded by adjustments to beginning cash - carrying forward
budget planned, but not spent at the end of FY 2021.
NOTE E – RESTRICTED CASH AND INVESTMENTS
The Commission maintains cash and investments in several fund accounts in accordance with bond
resolutions and Commission authorization. Descriptions of these fund account types are as follows:
System Development Charge Reserves – Used to account for charges assessed and collected in
conjunction with installation of new sewer services in the Regional Sewer System and are restricted by
State of Oregon Statutes to system enhancements and other related capital expenditures.
Investments for Bond Principal and Interest – Used to account for cash and investments restricted by
Bond Indentures of Trust for future payment of principal and interest on debt.
State Revolving Loan Reserves – Deposits held for debt service as required by the State of Oregon
Department of Environmental Quality for Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Agreements.
Insurance Reserve - Deposits held by direction of the Commission for use towards future insurance
claims.
Detailed amounts for restricted cash and investments were as follows:
2022 2021
183,192$50,000$State Revolving Fund loan reserves
8,083,1119,966,250System development charge reserves
2,000,0002,000,000Investments for bond principal and interest
1,500,0001,500,000Insurance reserve
11,766,303$13,516,250$Total restricted cash and investments
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE F – LEASE RECEIVABLE
For the year ended June 30, 2022, the financial statements include the adoption of GASB Statement No.
87, Leases. The primary objective of this statement is to enhance the relevance and consistency of
information about governments' leasing activities. This statement establishes a single model for lease
accounting based on the principle that leases are financings of the right to use an underlying asset. Under
this Statement, a lessee is required to recognize a lease liability and an intangible right-to-use lease
asset, and a lessor is required to recognize a lease receivable and a deferred inflow of resources. For
additional information, refer to the disclosures below.
On July 1, 2021, City of Springfield Metropolitan Water Waste Commission Management entered into a
35 month lease as Lessor for the use of Tower Site - 410 River Avenue. An initial lease receivable was
recorded in the amount of $42,077. As of June 30, 2022, the value of the lease receivable is $28,745.
The lessee is required to make monthly fixed payments of $1,122. The lease has an interest rate of
0.7270%. The Land estimated useful life was 0 months as of the contract commencement. The value of
the deferred inflow of resources as of June 30, 2022 was $27,650, and City of Springfield Metropolitan
Water Waste Commission Management recognized lease revenue of $14,426 during the fiscal year. City
of Springfield Metropolitan Water Waste Commission Management had a termination period of 12 months
as of the lease commencement.
On July 1, 2021, City of Springfield Metropolitan Water Waste Commission Management entered into a
58 month lease as Lessor for the use of 410 River Avenue. An initial lease receivable was recorded in
the amount of $85,861. As of June 30, 2022, the value of the lease receivable is $68,706. The lessee is
required to make monthly fixed payments of $1,493. The lease has an interest rate of 1.0590%. The
Infrastructure estimated useful life was 0 months as of the contract commencement. The value of the
deferred inflow of resources as of June 30, 2022 was $68,229, and City of Springfield Metropolitan Water
Waste Commission Management recognized lease revenue of $17,633 during the fiscal year. The lessee
has 1 extension option(s), each for 60 months. City of Springfield Metropolitan Water Waste Commission
Management had a termination period of 12 months as of the lease commencement.
BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES:Balance as of Balance as of
July 1, 2021 Additions Reductions June 30, 2022
Lease Receivable
Land
28,745$42,077$ -$ 13,331$Tower Site - 410 River Avenue
Infrastructure
68,70685,861 - 17,156410 River Avenue
97,451$127,938$ -$ 30,487$Total Lease Receivable
BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES:Balance as ofBalance as of
Additions Reductions June 30, 2022July 1, 2021
Deferred Inflow of Resources
Land
27,650$42,077$ -$ 14,426$Tower Site - 410 River Avenue
Infrastructure
68,22985,861 - 17,633410 River Avenue
95,879$127,938$ -$ 32,059$Total Deferred Inflow of Resources
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE F – LEASE RECEIVABLE – continued
Future maturities are as follows:
Interest PaymentsPrincipal PaymentsFiscal Year
80431,897 $2023 $
31,5762024 511
17,6422025 274
16,3362026 87
1,677$97,451$
Business-Type Activities
Deferred inflow of resources mirror the principal payment maturities described above.
NOTE H – CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital asset activity for the year ended June 30, 2022 was as follows:
EndingDecreases andBeginning
Increases BalanceReclassificationsBalance
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
9058,339,727 440,650Land 8,781,282$$$$
15,862,972 4,591,460(13,044,390)1,772,878Construction in progress
24,202,699Total capital assets, not being depreciated (12,603,740)1,773,783
Capital assets, being depreciated:
157,608,910Buildings 9,804,8711,536,402
128,720,426Machinery and equipment 2,318,926645,486
5,570,114Other -19,635
306,224,770291,899,450 12,123,7972,201,523Total capital assets, being depreciated
Less accumulated depreciation for:
(94,342,095)(88,688,301)211,120(5,864,914)Buildings
(90,870,331)(87,282,368)225,226(3,813,189)Machinery and equipment
(3,829,016)(3,630,462)-(198,554)Other
(189,041,442)(179,601,131)436,346(9,876,657)Total accumulated depreciation
117,183,328112,298,319 12,560,143(7,675,134)Total capital assets, being depreciated, net
(5,901,351)136,501,018 (43,597)Capital assets, net 130,556,070$$$$
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13,372,742
168,950,183
131,684,838
5,589,749
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE H – CAPITAL ASSETS – continued
Capital asset activity for the year ended June 30, 2021 was as follows:
EndingDecreases andBeginning
Increases BalanceReclassificationsBalance
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
-8,339,727$-$$8,339,727$Land
15,862,97210,018,7179,400,632 (3,556,377)Construction in progress
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 17,740,359 24,202,699(3,556,377)10,018,717
Capital assets, being depreciated:
3,556,377 157,608,910298,005153,754,528Buildings
(374,190)128,720,4261,037,862128,056,755Machinery and equipment
5,570,11417,060 -5,553,054Other
291,899,4503,182,1871,352,927287,364,337Total capital assets, being depreciated
Less accumulated depreciation for:
-(88,688,301)(5,429,177)(83,259,125)Buildings
360,505(3,699,110)(87,282,368)(83,943,764)Machinery and equipment
-(261,128)(3,630,462)(3,369,335)Other
360,505 (179,601,131)(9,389,415)Total accumulated depreciation (170,572,224)
3,542,692 112,298,319(8,036,488)Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 116,792,113
136,501,018$(13,684)$1,982,229$134,532,472$Capital assets, net
NOTE I – REBATABLE ARBITRAGE
On May 3, 2016 MWMC issued $32,725,000 in revenue bonds. Interest earnings on unspent bond
proceeds can result in an arbitrage rebate due to the federal government. Arbitrage regulations require
that the first installment date computation be made at five years from the delivery date. The rebate is
required to be made within 60 days of the calculation. MWMC’s liability is estimated at zero as of June
30, 2022.
NOTE J – LONG TERM DEBT
Revenue Bonds
MWMC issued $32,725,000 in revenue bonds as a result of a bond refunding in FY2015-16. The bond
premium of $5,249,467 is being amortized over the life of the bonds. Additionally, a deferred charge for
debt refunding of $3,639,258 is being amortized over the life of the 2016 bonds with $1,504,607
unamortized as of June 30, 2022. There are no longer specific reserves required by the bond covenants.
As part of the Water bonds covenants MWMC is required to maintain net revenue equal to 1.25 times the
annual debt service of the bonds. MWMC was in compliance with these covenants for the year ended
June 30, 2022.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE J – LONG TERM DEBT – continued
Revenue obligation bonds payable transactions for the year ended June 30, 2022 are as follows:
Matured OutstandingIssuedOutstandingEffectiveFinal
During Due WithinDuringIssueJune 30,July 1,InterestMaturity
Year One YearYearDate20222021RateDate
Sewer system revenue bonds
serviced by fund revenues:
-$ 3,245,000$15,250,000$3,410,000$18,495,000$1.461%20275/3/2016Series 2016
2,170,328Unamortized premium
(3,410,000)Due in current year
14,010,328$Total revenue bonds payable
Revenue obligation bonds payable transactions for the year ended June 30, 2021 are as follows:
Matured OutstandingIssuedOutstandingEffectiveFinal
Due WithinDuringDuringIssueJune 30,July 1,InterestMaturity
One YearYearYearDate20212020RateDate
Sewer system revenue bonds
serviced by fund revenues:
18,495,000$-$ 3,090,000$21,585,000$3,245,000$1.461%20275/3/2016Series 2016
2,670,277Unamortized premium
(3,245,000)Due in current year
17,920,277$Total revenue bonds payable
Maturities of bond principal and interest are as follows:
InterestFiscal Year Principal
594,750$3,410,000$2023
419,7503,590,0002024
255,0003,750,0002025
102,0003,900,0002026
12,000600,0002027
15,250,000 1,383,500$$
Notes Payable
In September 2009 the MWMC entered into a Note Payable with the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ). The Note was a direct placement. The Note is a “Revenue Secured Loan”
and the DEQ was granted a security interest in the MWMC’s Net Revenues. Other provisions include:
note is subordinate to Revenue Bonds in existence at the time the Note was taken and possibly to future
Revenue Bonds subject to the Master Declaration, there are no prepayment penalties, the Note is subject
to a late payment fee of 5% of the late payment, the MWMC must maintain a loan reserve set by the
DEQ, and the MWMC must meet and report annually on Debt Service Coverage ratio of 105% of that
fiscal year’s debt service payments. If there is an event of default which remains uncured, the DEQ may
declare the outstanding loan amount plus unpaid accrued interest and fees to be due immediately. The
DEQ may also: appoint a receiver at the MWMC’s expense, set and collect utility rates, direct the State
Treasurer of the State of Oregon to withhold any amounts otherwise due to the MWMC. To date, the
MWMC has complied with all of the Note provisions and there have been no events of default.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
NOTE J – LONG TERM DEBT – continued
At June 30, 2022, note payable was as follows:
Due WithinEndingBeginning
BalanceReductionsAdditionsBalance One Year
900,000Notes payable -$(100,000)$800,000$100,000$$
At June 30, 2021, note payable was as follows:
Due WithinEndingBeginning
Reductions One YearBalanceBalance Additions
1,145,759Notes payable -$(245,759)$900,000$100,000$$
Principal and interest amounts due on the note payable in each of the next five years, and in five-year
increments thereafter, are as follows:
Fiscal Year Principal Interest
100,0002023 3,750$$
100,0002024 3,250
100,0002025 2,750
100,0002026 2,250
100,0002027 1,750
300,0002028-2030 2,250
800,000Total 16,000$$
MWMC maintained a loan reserve of $50,000 as of June 30, 2022 in accordance with the loan
agreements with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
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Regional Regional
Wastewater Wastewater
Fund Capital Fund Eliminations TotalRevenues:Charges for services 37,056,998$ -$ (284,378)$ 36,772,620$ Investment earnings (98,141) (395,134) - (493,275)
Intergovernmental revenue - 811 - 811 Licenses and permits 14,715 - - 14,715 Fines and forfeitures 700 - - 700 Miscellaneous revenue 59,377 8,280 - 67,657
Total revenues 37,033,649 (386,043) (284,378) 36,363,228
Expenses:Current operating:
CMO 10,237 - - 10,237
Finance 174,940 - - 174,940 Development and public works 18,770,149 10,811 (284,378) 18,496,582 Debt service:
Interest and premium amortization 738,250 (153,353) - 584,897
Depreciation 9,876,657 - - 9,876,657
Total expenses 29,570,233 (142,542) (284,378) 29,143,313
Excess of revenues over
(under) expenses 7,463,416 (243,501) - 7,219,915
Other financing sources (uses):Transfers in 4,377,195 13,895,000 (18,272,195) -
Transfers out (13,895,000) (4,377,195) 18,272,195 -
Capital contributions 76,550 2,253,638 - 2,330,188 Loss on disposal of capital assets (36,527) - - (36,527)
2,293,661-11,771,443(9,477,782)Total other financing sources (uses)
9,513,576-11,527,942(2,014,366)Change in fund net position
Fund net position, beginning of year 136,493,793 59,128,555 - 195,622,348
205,135,924$-$70,656,497$134,479,427$Fund net position, end of year
Year Ended June 30, 2022
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
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AdjustmentsBudgetto Budget GAAP
Original Revised Basis Basis Basis
Budget Budget Actual Variance Actual ActualRevenues:Charges for services 36,591,421$ 36,591,421$ 36,770,930$ 179,509$ 286,068$ 37,056,998$ Investment earnings 75,000 75,000 (52,180) (127,180) (45,961) (98,141)
Intergovernmental revenue - - 41,317 41,317 (41,317) -
Licenses and permits 9,500 9,500 14,715 5,215 - 14,715 Fines and forfeitures - - 700 700 - 700 Miscellaneous revenue 700,000 700,000 40,960 (659,040) 18,417 59,377
Total revenues 37,375,921 37,375,921 36,816,442 (559,479) 217,207 37,033,649
Expenses:Current operating:CMO 15,777 15,777 10,237 5,540 - 10,237
Finance 181,869 181,869 174,940 6,929 - 174,940
Development and public works 20,471,365 20,592,373 19,724,187 868,186 (954,038) 18,770,149 Debt service:Principal 3,345,000 3,345,000 3,345,000 - (3,345,000) - Interest 765,375 765,375 765,375 - (27,125) 738,250
Depreciation - - - - 9,876,657 9,876,657
Total expenses 24,779,386 24,900,394 24,019,739 880,655 5,550,494 29,570,233
Excess of revenues over
(under) expenses 12,596,535 12,475,527 12,796,703 321,176 (5,333,287) 7,463,416
Other financing sources (uses):Transfers in 23,172 23,172 23,172 - 4,354,023 4,377,195 Transfers out (10,550,000) (10,550,000) (10,550,000) - (3,345,000) (13,895,000)
Capital contributions - - - - 76,550 76,550
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets - - - - (36,527) (36,527)
Total other financing sources (uses)(10,526,828) (10,526,828) (10,526,828) - 1,049,046 (9,477,782)
Change in fund net position 2,069,707 1,948,699 2,269,875 321,176 (4,284,241) (2,014,366)
Fund net position, beginning of year 8,732,548 11,203,693 11,203,693 - 125,290,100 136,493,793
Fund net position, end of year 10,802,255$ 13,152,392$ 13,473,568$ 321,176$ 121,005,859$ 134,479,427$
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
(NON-GAAP BUDGETARY BASIS) - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended June 30, 2022
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
REGIONAL WASTEWATER FUND
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Year Ended June 30, 2022
Adjustments
Budget to Budget GAAP
Original Revised Basis Basis Basis
Budget Budget Actual Variance Actual ActualRevenues:Charges for services -$ -$ 285,294$ 285,294$ (285,294)$ -$ Investment earnings 725,000 725,000 (494,141) (1,219,141) 99,007 (395,134)
Intergovernmental revenue 10 10 811 801 - 811
Miscellaneous revenue 4,000 4,000 8,282 4,282 (2) 8,280
Total revenues 729,010 729,010 (199,754) (928,764) (186,289) (386,043)
Expenses:Current operating:Development and public works 1,132,000 3,678,700 1,572,707 2,105,993 (1,561,896) 10,811 Capital projects 21,700,000 24,716,723 3,077,421 21,639,302 (3,077,421) - Debt service:Interest - - - - (153,353) (153,353)
Total expenses 22,832,000 28,395,423 4,650,128 23,745,295 (4,792,670) (142,542)
Excess of revenues over
(under) expenses (22,102,990) (27,666,413) (4,849,882) 22,816,531 4,606,381 (243,501)
Other financing sources (uses):
3,345,000 13,895,000-10,550,00010,550,00010,550,000Transfers in
Transfers out (23,172) (23,172) (23,172) - (4,354,023) (4,377,195)
Capital contributions 1,800,000 1,800,000 2,252,737 452,737 901 2,253,638
Total other financing sources (uses)12,326,828 12,326,828 12,779,565 452,737 (1,008,122) 11,771,443
3,598,259 11,527,94223,269,2687,929,683(15,339,585)(9,776,162)Change in fund net position
Fund net position, beginning of year 72,970,536 79,255,360 79,255,361 1 (20,126,806) 59,128,555
(16,528,547)$70,656,497$23,269,269$87,185,044$63,915,775$63,194,374$Fund net position, end of year
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
(NON-GAAP BUDGETARY BASIS) - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
REGIONAL WASTEWATER CAPITAL FUND
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
REQUIRED BY OREGON STATE REGULATIONS
Governing Board
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
Springfield, Oregon
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America, the basic financial statements of Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC)
as of and for the year ended June 30, 2022, and have issued our report thereon dated December 19, 2022.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether MWMC's financial statements are free of material
misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts,
and grants, including the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes as specified in Oregon Administrative
Rules 162-10-000 through 162-10-320 of the Minimum Standards for Audits of Oregon Municipal
Corporations, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of
financial statements amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not
an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
We performed procedures to the extent we considered necessary to address the required comments and
disclosures which included, but were not limited to the following:
Deposit of public funds with financial institutions (ORS Chapter 295).
Indebtedness limitations, restrictions and repayment.
Budgets legally required (ORS Chapter 294).
Insurance and fidelity bonds in force or required by law.
Programs funded from outside sources.
Authorized investment of surplus funds (ORS Chapter 294).
Public contracts and purchasing (ORS Chapters 279A, 279B, 279C).
Accountability for collecting or receiving money by elected officials – no money was collected
or received by elected officials.
In connection with our testing nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe MWMC was not in
substantial compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grants, including the
provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes as specified in Oregon Administrative Rules 162-10-000 through
162-10-320 of the Minimum Standards for Audits of Oregon Municipal Corporations.
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Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered MWMC’s internal control
over financial reporting to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the
purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of MWMC's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we do not
express an opinion on the effectiveness of MWMC's internal control.
Restriction on Use
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the governing board and management of
MWMC and the Oregon Secretary of State and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other
than these parties.
GROVE, MUELLER & SWANK, P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
By:
Ryan T. Pasquarella, A Shareholder
December 19, 2022
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December 19, 2022
Governing Body
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
Springfield, Oregon
We have audited the financial statements of Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) as of and
for the year ended June 30, 2022, and have issued our report thereon dated December 19, 2022. Professional standards
require that we advise you of the following matters relating to our audit.
Our Responsibility in Relation to the Financial Statement Audit
As communicated in our engagement letter dated June 9, 2022, our responsibility, as described by professional
standards, is to form and express an opinion about whether the financial statements that have been prepared by
management with your oversight are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our audit of the financial statements does not relieve
you or management of your respective responsibilities.
Our responsibility, as prescribed by professional standards, is to plan and perform our audit to obtain reasonable,
rather than absolute, assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit of
financial statements includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of MWMC’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, as part of our audit, we considered
the internal control of MWMC solely for the purpose of determining our audit procedures and not to provide any
assurance concerning such internal control.
We are also responsible for communicating significant matters related to the audit that are, in our professional
judgment, relevant to your responsibilities in overseeing the financial reporting process. However, we are not required
to design procedures for the purpose of identifying other matters to communicate to you.
Planned Scope and Timing of the Audit
We conducted our audit consistent with the planned scope and timing we previously communicated to you.
Compliance with All Ethics Requirements Regarding Independence
The engagement team, others in our firm, as appropriate, and our firm have complied with all relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence.
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Significant Risks Identified
We have identified the following significant risks:
The possibility that management could override the system of controls. This risk is always identified and
addressed by our planned audit procedures. This is not indicative of any unusual circumstances observed
within your organization.
The possibility revenues and receivables were not recorded or were recorded in the wrong period. This risk
was identified as MWMC utilizes City of Springfield personnel to record MWMC transactions and there is
the possibility of misclassifying revenues intended for MWMC as City, or City revenues as MWMC.
Qualitative Aspects of MWMC’s Significant Accounting Practices
Significant Accounting Policies
Management has the responsibility to select and use appropriate accounting policies. A summary of the significant
accounting policies adopted by MWMC is included in the notes to the financial statements. There have been no initial
selection of accounting policies and no changes in significant accounting policies or their application during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2022. No matters have come to our attention that would require us, under professional standards,
to inform you about (1) the methods used to account for significant unusual transactions and (2) the effect of
significant accounting policies in controversial or emerging areas for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance
or consensus.
Significant Accounting Estimates
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based on
management’s current judgments. Those judgments are normally based on knowledge and experience about past and
current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because
of their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting them may
differ markedly from management’s current judgments.
The most sensitive accounting estimates affecting the financial statements are:
Management’s estimate of the depreciation of capital assets, based on management's determination of the
useful lives and future economic benefit of the assets.
Management’s estimate of the fair market value of investments, based on third-party brokerage information.
Management’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts, based on past experience with uncollected
accounts.
Management’s estimate of the contractual liabilities, based on the proportionate share of the cities of Eugene
and Springfield’s other post-employment benefits, net pension liability and related deferrals, and
compensated absences. The other post-employment benefits and net pension liabilities are based on
calculations from an independent third-party actuary.
We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates and determined that they are reasonable
in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
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Financial Statement Disclosures
Certain financial statement disclosures involve significant judgment and are particularly sensitive because of their
significance to financial statement users. The most sensitive disclosures affecting MWMC’s financial statements
relate to MWMC’s long-term liabilities including contractual obligations to the Cities of Eugene and Springfield and
compliance Oregon Minimum Standards and Local Budget Law.
Significant Difficulties Encountered during the Audit
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management relating to the performance of the audit.
Uncorrected and Corrected Misstatements
For purposes of this communication, professional standards also require us to accumulate all known and likely
misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that we believe are trivial, and communicate them to the
appropriate level of management. Further, professional standards require us to also communicate the effect of
uncorrected misstatements related to prior periods on the relevant classes of transactions, account balances or
disclosures, and the financial statements as a whole and each applicable opinion unit. There were no uncorrected
misstatements.
In addition, professional standards require us to communicate to you all material, corrected misstatements that were
brought to the attention of management as a result of audit procedures. No misstatements were noted during audit
procedures performed.
Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, professional standards define a disagreement with management as a matter, whether or
not resolved to our satisfaction, concerning a financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, which could be
significant to MWMC’s financial statements or the auditor’s report. No such disagreements arose during the course
of the audit.
Representations Requested from Management
We have requested certain written representations from management, which are included in the attached letter dated
December 19, 2022.
Management’s Consultations with Other Accountants
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters.
Management informed us that, and to our knowledge, there were no consultations with other accountants regarding
auditing and accounting matters.
Other Significant Matters, Findings, or Issues
In the normal course of our professional association with MWMC, we generally discuss a variety of matters, including
the application of accounting principles and auditing standards, operating and regulatory conditions affecting the
entity, and operational plans and strategies that may affect the risks of material misstatement. None of the matters
discussed resulted in a condition to our retention as MWMC’s auditors.
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This report is intended solely for the information and use of the governing body and management of Metropolitan
Wastewater Management Commission and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these
specified parties.
Very truly yours,
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNTING / REPORTING
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / PAYABLE
ASSESSMENTS
BUDGETING / TREASURY
PAYROLL
PURCHASING
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726-3705
FAX (541) 726-3782
www.ci.springfield.or.us
December 19, 2022
Grove, Mueller & Swank, P.C.
475 Cottage Street NE, Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the financial statements of
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, and for the
years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements, for the purpose of expressing opinions
on whether the basic financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position,
results of operations, and cash flows, where applicable, of the various opinion units of MWMC in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted for governments in the United States of
America (U.S. GAAP).
Certain representations in this letter are described as being limited to matters that are material. Items are
considered material, regardless of size, if they involve an omission or misstatement of accounting
information such that, in the light of surrounding circumstances, there is a substantial likelihood that,
individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on
the financial statements.
We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we considered
necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves as of December 19, 2022.
Financial Statements
• We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement letter dated
June 9, 2022 for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements of the various
opinion units referred to above in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal
control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
• We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal
control to prevent and detect fraud.
• We acknowledge our responsibility for compliance with the laws, regulations, and provisions of
contracts and grant agreements.
• We have reviewed, approved, and taken responsibility for the financial statements and related
notes.
• We have a process to track the status of audit findings and recommendations.
• We have identified and communicated to you all previous audits, attestation engagements, and
other studies related to the audit objectives and whether related recommendations have been
implemented.
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Significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates, including those measured at
fair value, are reasonable.
All related party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and
disclosed in accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP.
All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements and for which U.S. GAAP requires
adjustment or disclosure have been adjusted or disclosed.
The effects of all known actual or possible litigation and claims have been accounted for and
disclosed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
All component units, as well as joint ventures with an equity interest, are included and other joint
ventures and related organizations are properly disclosed.
All funds and activities are properly classified.
All funds that meet the quantitative criteria in GASB Statement No. 34, Basic Financial
Statements—and Management's Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments,
GASB Statement No. 37, Basic Financial Statements—and Management's Discussion and
Analysis—for State and Local Governments: Omnibus as amended, and GASB Statement No. 65,
Items Previously Reported as Assets and Liabilities, for presentation as major are identified and
presented as such and all other funds that are presented as major are considered important to
financial statement users.
All components of net position, nonspendable fund balance, and restricted, committed, assigned,
and unassigned fund balance are properly classified and, if applicable, approved.
Our policy regarding whether to first apply restricted or unrestricted resources when an expense is
incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted net position/fund balance are
available is appropriately disclosed and net position/fund balance is properly recognized under
the policy.
All revenues within the statement of activities have been properly classified as program revenues,
general revenues, contributions to term or permanent endowments, or contributions to permanent
fund principal.
All expenses have been properly classified in or allocated to functions and programs in the
statement of activities, and allocations, if any, have been made on a reasonable basis.
All interfund and intra-entity transactions and balances have been properly classified and
reported.
Deposit and investment risks have been properly and fully disclosed.
Capital assets, including infrastructure assets, are properly capitalized, reported, and if applicable,
depreciated.
With respect to accounting estimates:
− We have taken into account all relevant information of which we are aware for significant
accounting estimates.
− We have consistently and appropriately selected and applied methods, assumptions, and data
when making accounting estimates.
− The assumptions we used in making and disclosing accounting estimates appropriately reflect
our intent and ability to carry out specific courses of action on behalf of MWMC.
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− The disclosures related to accounting estimates, including those disclosures describing
estimation uncertainty, are complete and are reasonable in the context of the applicable
financial reporting framework.
− We are not aware of any events subsequent to the date of the financial statements that require
adjustment to our accounting estimates and disclosures included in the financial statements.
With respect to the supplemental information accompanying the financial statements:
− We acknowledge our responsibility for the presentation of the supplemental information in
accordance with U.S. GAAP.
− We believe the supplemental information, including its form and content, is measured and
fairly presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
− The methods of measurement or presentation have not changed from those used in the prior
period.
− We believe the significant assumptions or interpretations underlying the measurement or
presentation of the supplemental information, and the basis for our assumptions and
interpretations, are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances.
− When the supplemental information is not presented with the audited financial statements,
management will make the audited financial statements readily available to the intended users
of the supplemental information no later than the date of issuance by the entity of the
supplemental information and the auditor’s report thereon.
− We acknowledge our responsibility to include the auditor’s report on the supplemental
information in any document containing the supplemental information and that indicates the
auditor reported on such supplemental information.
− We acknowledge our responsibility to present the supplemental information with the audited
financial statements or, if the supplemental information will not be presented with the audited
financial statements, to make the audited financial statements readily available to the intended
users of the supplemental information no later than the date of issuance by the entity of the
supplemental information and the auditor’s report thereon.
With respect to the required supplementary information accompanying the financial statements:
− We acknowledge our responsibility for the presentation of the required supplementary
information in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
− We believe the required supplementary information, including its form and content, is
measured and fairly presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
− The methods of measurement or presentation have not changed from those used in the prior
period.
− We believe the following significant assumptions or interpretations underlying the
measurement or presentation of the required supplementary information, and the basis for our
assumptions and interpretations, are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances
With regard to investments and other instruments reported at fair value:
− The underlying assumptions are reasonable and they appropriately reflect management’s
intent and ability to carry out its stated courses of action.
− The measurement methods and related assumptions used in determining fair value are
appropriate in the circumstances and have been consistently applied.
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− The disclosures related to fair values are complete, adequate, and in accordance with U.S.
GAAP.
− There are no subsequent events that require adjustments to the fair value measurements and
disclosures included in the financial statements.
Information Provided
• We have provided you with:
− Access to all information, of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of the financial statements of the various opinion units referred to above, such as
records, documentation, meeting minutes, and other matters;
− Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit; and
− Unrestricted access to persons within MWMC from whom you determined it necessary to
obtain audit evidence.
• All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the financial
statements.
• We have disclosed to you the results of our assessment of the risk that the financial statements
may be materially misstated as a result of fraud.
• We have provided to you our analysis of MWMC’s ability to continue as a going concern,
including significant conditions and events present, and if necessary, our analysis of
management’s plans, and our ability to achieve those plans.
• We have no knowledge of any fraud or suspected fraud that affects MWMC and involves:
− Management;
− Employees who have significant roles in internal control; or
− Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements.
• We have no knowledge of allegations of fraud, or suspected fraud, affecting MWMC’s financial
statements communicated by employees, former employees, vendors, regulators, or others.
• We are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation, claims, and assessments whose effects
should be considered when preparing the financial statements and we have not consulted legal
counsel concerning litigation, claims, or assessments.
• We have disclosed to you the identity of all MWMC’s related parties and the nature of all the
related party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
• There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with or
deficiencies in accounting, internal control, or financial reporting practices.
• MWMC has no plans or intentions that may materially affect the carrying value or classification
of assets and liabilities.
• We have disclosed to you all guarantees, whether written or oral, under which MWMC is
contingently liable.
• We have disclosed to you all significant estimates and material concentrations known to
management that are required to be disclosed in accordance with GASB Statement No. 62
(GASB-62), Codification of Accounting and Financial Reporting Guidance Contained in Pre-
November 30, 1989 FASB and AICPA Pronouncements. Significant estimates are estimates at the
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AGENDA V.
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
REGIONAL WASTEWATER PROGRAM
CAPITAL PROGRAMS
Overview
The Regional Wastewater Program (RWP) includes two components: the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) and the Asset Management Capital Program (AMCP). The FY 23-24 CIP Budget,
the FY 23-24 AMCP Budget, and the associated 5-Year Capital Plan are based on the 2004
MWMC Facilities Plan (2004 FP), the 2014 Partial Facilities Plan Update, and the Resiliency
Planning Study (Disaster Mitigation & Recovery Plan – March 2020). The 2004 FP was
approved by the MWMC, the governing bodies of the City of Eugene, the City of Springfield,
Lane County, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The 2004 FP and its
20-year capital project list was the result of a comprehensive evaluation of the regional
wastewater treatment facilities serving the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The DEQ
issued the MWMC NPDES permit #102486 that became effective on November 1, 2022.
The 2004 FP built on previous targeted studies, including the 1997 Master Plan, 1997 Biosolids
Management Plan, 2001 Wet Weather Flow Management Plan (WWFMP), and the 2003
Management Plan for a dedicated biosolids land application site. The 2004 FP is intended to
meet changing regulatory and wet weather flow requirements and to serve the community’s
wastewater capacity and treatment needs through 2025. Accordingly, the 2004 FP established the
CIP project list to provide necessary facility enhancements and expansions over the planning
period. The CIP is administered by the City of Springfield for the MWMC. The AMCP
implements the projects and activities necessary to maintain functionality, lifespan, and
effectiveness of the MWMC facility assets on an ongoing basis. The AMCP is administered by
the City of Eugene for the MWMC and consists of three sub-categories:
▪ Equipment Replacement Program
▪ Major Rehabilitation Program
▪ Major Capital Outlay
The MWMC has established these capital programs to achieve the following RWP objectives:
▪ Compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
▪ Protection of the health and safety of people and property from exposure to hazardous
conditions such as untreated or inadequately treated wastewater
▪ Provision of adequate capacity to facilitate community growth in the Eugene-Springfield
metropolitan area consistent with adopted land use plans
▪ Construction, operation, and management of MWMC facilities in a manner that is as
cost-effective, efficient, and affordable to the community in the short and long term
▪ Mitigation of potential negative impacts of the MWMC facilities on adjacent uses and
surrounding neighborhoods (ensuring that the MWMC facilities are “good neighbors” as
judged by the community)
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
Capital Program Funding and Financial Planning Methods and Policies
This annual budget document presents the FY 23-24 CIP Budget, the FY 23-24 AMCP Budget,
and 5-Year Capital Plan which includes the CIP and AMCP Capital Plan. The MWMC CIP
financial planning and funding methods are in accordance with the financial management
policies put forth in the MWMC Financial Management Plan.
Each of the two RWP capital programs relies on funding mechanisms to achieve the objectives
described above. The CIP is funded primarily through Capital Reserves, which may include
proceeds from revenue bond sales, financing through the State of Oregon DEQ Clean Water
State Revolving Fund loan program, System Development Charges, and transfers from the
Operating Fund to Capital Reserves.
The RWP’s operating fund is maintained to pay for operations, administration, debt service,
equipment replacement contributions and capital contributions associated with the RWP. The
operating fund derives the majority of its revenue from regional wastewater user fees that are
collected by the City of Eugene and City of Springfield from their respective customers. In
accordance with the MWMC Financial Plan, funds remaining in excess of budgeted operational
expenditures can be transferred from the Operating Fund to the Capital Reserve fund. The
Capital Reserve accumulates revenue to fund capital projects, including major rehabilitation, to
reduce the amount of borrowing necessary to finance capital projects. In addition, the CIP is
funded with System Development Charges for the projects that qualify.
The AMCP consists of three programs managed by the City of Eugene and funded through
regional wastewater user fees. The Equipment Replacement Program, which funds replacement
of equipment valued at or over $10,000 with a life expectancy greater than one year; The Major
Rehabilitation Program, which funds rehabilitation of the MWMC infrastructure such as roof
replacements, structure coatings, etc.; and the Major Capital Outlay Program for the initial
purchase of major equipment that will be placed on the equipment replacement list, or a one time
large capital expense. The MWMC assets are tracked throughout their lifecycle using asset
management tracking software. Based on this information, the three AMCP program annual
budgets are established and projected for the 5-Year Capital Plan.
For planning purposes, MWMC considers market changes that drive capital project expenditures.
Specifically, the MWMC capital plan reflects projected price changes over time that affect cost
of materials and services. Accordingly, the 2004 FP projections were based on the 20-city
average Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (ENRCCI). In addition, City of
Springfield staff and MWMC design consultants monitor construction trends in Oregon and
supply chain issues.
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
Regional Wastewater Capital Program Status and Budget
CIP Project Status and Budget
The FY 23-24 CIP Budget is comprised of the individual budgets for each of the active
(carryover) or starting (new) projects in the first year of the 5-Year Capital Plan. The total of
these FY 23-24 project budgets is $64,680,000. Each capital project represented in the FY 23-24
Budget is described in detail in a CIP project sheet that can be found at the end of this document.
Each project sheet provides a description of the project, the project’s purpose and driver (the
reason for the project), the funding schedule for the project, and the project’s expected final cost
and cash flow. For those projects that are in progress, a short status report is included on the
project sheet. In 2019, the MWMC Resiliency Planning consultant study focused on seismic
(Cascadia magnitude 9.0 earthquake) and major flooding event(s), and recommended some
infrastructure multi-year improvements for consideration during the CIP Budgeting process.
Completed Capital Projects
The following capital projects were completed in FY 22-23:
▪ Renewable Natural Gas Upgrades (P80095)
▪ Aeration Basin Improvements – Phase 2 (P80100 study of existing aeration systems)
Carryover Capital Projects
All or a portion of remaining funding for active capital projects are carried forward to the
MWMC FY 23-24 budget. The on-going carryover projects are:
▪ Electrical Switchgear & Transformer Replacement
▪ Administration Building Improvements
▪ Water Quality Trading Program
▪ Class A Disinfection Facilities
▪ Aeration Basin Upgrades – (2023-2026)
▪ Comprehensive Facility Plan Update
▪ Glenwood Pump Station Upgrade
▪ Resiliency Follow-Up
▪ Recycled Water Demonstration Projects
▪ WPCF Stormwater Infrastructure
▪ Poplar Harvest Management Services
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
Overall, the budgeting for these projects follows, and is consistent with, the estimated cost of the
listed capital projects and new information gathered during the MWMC design development
process.
FY 23-24 Capital Budget Summary (Exhibit 12)
Exhibit 12 displays the adjusted budget and end-of-year expenditure estimates for FY 22-23, the
amount of funding projected to be carried over to FY 23-24 and additional funding for existing
and/or new projects in FY 23-24.
FY 22-23
ADJUSTED
BUDGET
FY 22-23
ESTIMATED
ACTUALS
FY 22-23
CARRYOVER
TO FY 23-24
NEW
FUNDING
FOR FY 23-24
TOTAL
FY 23-24
BUDGET
Project to be Completed in FY 22-23
RNG Upgrade Facilities 946,292 520,000 0 0 0
Aeration Basin Improvements - Phase 2 188,090 50,000 0 0 0
Projects to be Carried Over to FY 23-24
Electrical Switchgear & Transformer Replacement 20,000,000 600,000 19,400,000 0 19,400,000
Administration Building Improvements 7,372,277 1,072,277 6,300,000 12,400,000 18,700,000
Water Quality Trading Program 13,000,000 900,000 12,100,000 0 12,100,000
Class A Disinfection Facilities 6,882,477 92,477 6,790,000 0 6,790,000
Aeration System Upgrades (2023 to 2026)5,000,000 1,800,000 3,200,000 0 3,200,000
Comprehensive Facilities Plan Update 2,476,422 676,422 1,800,000 0 1,800,000
Glenwood Pump Station Upgrade 2,005,315 505,315 1,500,000 0 1,500,000
Resiliency Follow-Up 3,522,775 802,775 500,000 0 500,000
Recycled Water Demonstration Projects 354,121 24,121 330,000 0 330,000
WPCF Stormwater Infrastructure 300,000 90,000 210,000 100,000 310,000
Poplar Harvest Management Services 264,663 132,520 50,000 0 50,000
Tertiary Filtration - Phase 2 3,000,000 0 0 0 0
TOTAL Capital Projects $65,312,432 $7,265,907 $52,180,000 $12,500,000 $64,680,000
EXHIBIT 12
Summary of FY 23-24 MWMC Construction Program Capital Budget
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
FY 23-24 Asset Management Capital Program and Budget
The AMCP consists of the following three programs:
▪ Equipment Replacement
▪ Major Rehabilitation
▪ Major Capital Outlay
The FY 23-24 budget of each program is described below.
Equipment Replacement Program - Budget
The FY 23-24 Capital Programs budget includes $1,835,000 in Equipment Replacement
purchases that are identified on the table below.
Dredge, BMF – The existing dredge underwent several major rebuilds in prior years. It is now beyond
repair and needs to be replaced.
Strain Presses, Biosolids Drying Press (x3), BMF – The presses are used to filter, screen, dewater and
transport biosolids during processing. Replacement parts are no longer available from the manufacturer.
Automatic Strainer (x2), Final – The screening and washing mechanisms can no longer be rebuilt and
need to be replaced.
EV/Hybrid Passenger Vehicles (x2), Administration – Replacement of two 13-year old passenger
vehicles per recommendation from Eugene Fleet Maintenance division.
Pickup Truck with Dump Bed, Facilities – Replacement of 20-year old dump-bed pickup truck per
recommendation from Eugene Fleet Maintenance and the need for four wheel drive capability.
Project Description
FY 23-24
Proposed Budget
Dredge, BMF $560,000
Strain Presses, Biosolids Drying Press (x3), BMF 510,000
Strainer, Automatic (x2), Final 200,000
Passenger Vehicles, EV/Hybrid (x2), Administration 140,000
Pickup Truck, Dump Bed, Facilities 95,000
Tractor, John Deere, BMF 85,000
Fork Lift (All Terrain), Equipment Maintenance 75,000
Flail Mowers (x2), BMF 60,000
Electric Cart, Plant Maintenance 30,000
Electric Cart, Operations 30,000
Mower, 72” Deck, Zero Turn w/Mulcher (x2), Facilities 30,000
Actuator, Rotork – IPS2 Primary Drive Diversion Gate 20,000
Total $1,835,000
Equipment Replacement
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
John Deere Tractor, BMF – The cost of rebuilding the tractor is nearly the same as purchasing new.
Staff recommend replacement with a larger tractor capable of lifting the dry polymer totes (each tote
about 2,000 lbs) and useful for a wider range of BMF operations work.
All Terrain Fork Lift, Maintenance – Replacement with a vehicle that will be used to both load/unload
shipping trucks and also move equipment over uneven terrain.
Flail Mowers (x2), BMF – After 15 years of rough use at Biocycle Farm and BMF, the main components
of the flail mowers are worn out, and complete replacement of both mowers is needed.
Electric Carts (x2), Maintenance & Operations – Replacement of electric carts per recommendation
from Eugene Fleet Maintenance largely due to the availability of parts.
Zero Turn Mower with 72” Deck and Mulcher (x2), Facilities – The 13-year old mower can no longer
be operated reliably due to wear and tear and is needing replacement.
Actuator, Rotork – IPS2 Primary Drive Diversion Gate – After undergoing several rebuilds, the
actuator unit needs to be entirely replaced.
Major Rehabilitation Program - Budget
The FY 23-24 Capital Programs budget includes $630,000 for Major Rehabilitation projects that
are identified on the table below.
Roof Replacements (x4) – Condition assessments by staff and contractor have determined that roof
replacements are needed for the Centrifuge Building, Maintenance High Bay, Gas Mixing Room #2, and
Pretreatment Building.
Hypochlorite Delivery and Monitoring Systems Rebuild, Phase 1 – The delivery, distribution, and
drain piping for the hypochlorite system has become brittle and cracked. The piping is leaking and needs
total replacement.
Sludge Holding Tank Wall Repair, Digesters – Repair needed on structural wall that was damaged
during the construction of #4 anaerobic digester.
Roadway and Parking Area Resealing, BMF – Routine crack and resealing work is needed to
maximize the longevity of the asphalt roadways and parking areas at the facility.
Project Description
FY 23-24
Proposed Budget
Roof Replacements (x4)$300,000
Hypochlorite Delivery and Monitoring Systems Rebuild, Phase 1 150,000
Sludge Holding Tank Wall Repair, Digesters 90,000
Asphalt Resealing, Roadway and Parking Area, BMF 50,000
Masonry Weather Sealing, Operations Building, BMF 20,000
Operations/Maintenance Building Improvements 20,000
Total $630,000
Major Rehabilitation
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
Masonry Resealing, Ops Building, BMF – Routine weather sealing of the exterior masonry wall
surfaces of the operations building to prolong the life of the structure.
Operations and Maintenance Building Improvements – Allocation for small-scale facility
improvements.
Major Capital Outlay
There are no new requests for Major Capital Outlay in FY 23-24.
Asset Management Capital Budget Summary
The following table summarizes the FY 23-24 Asset Management Capital Program Budget by
project type showing a total AMCP budget of $2,465,000.
Project Description
FY 23-24
Proposed Budget
Equipment Replacement $1,835,000
Major Rehabilitation 630,000
Major Capital -
Total $2,465,000
Asset Management Capital Project Budget
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
FY 24-25 Asset Management Capital Program Status and Budget
The AMCP consists of the following programs:
▪ Equipment Replacement
▪ Major Rehabilitation
▪ Major Capital Outlay
The FY 24-25 budget and status of each program is described below.
Equipment Replacement Program – Budget Forecast
The FY 24-25 Capital Programs budget includes $700,000 in Equipment Replacement purchases
that are identified in the table below.
Gravity Belt Thickener (x2) – Scheduled major rebuild of both GBT units, including all wear parts.
Polymer Wetting Device #1, Drying Facility, BMF – The 22-year old wetting device has reached end of
service life and is essential to mixing and processing biosolids. Should a critical failure occur during the
season, all solids processing would stop until the equipment is replaced.
Hypochlorite (SHC) Metering Pump, Final (x4) – Recurring problems with reliable connection
between the electrical and mechanical components make complete replacement necessary.
Bisulfite (SBS) Metering Pump, Final (x3) – Recurring problems with reliable connection between the
electrical and mechanical components make complete replacement necessary.
Air Supply Unit, Digesters – The coils on the existing units have corroded. Replacement unit will have
coated coils designed for longer equipment service life.
Air Supply Unit Controls, Secondary – Replacement of the ad-hoc assembled controls with a standard
package control system.
Project Description
FY 24-25
Budget Forecast
Gravity Belt Thickener (x2)$400,000
Polymer Wetting Device #1, Drying Facility, BMF 90,000
Hypochlorite (SHC) Metering Pump, Final (x4)60,000
Bisulfite (SBS) Metering Pump, Final (x3)50,000
Air Supply Unit, Digesters 40,000
Air Supply Unit Controls, Secondary 40,000
Acid Distillation System, ESB Labs 20,000
Total $700,000
Equipment Replacement
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
Acid Distillation System, ESB Labs – The current system has reached end of service life. This system is
used to reduce contamination in trace metals analysis, and new equipment will reduce the cost of
purchasing commercially prepared acids to meet the permit-required detection limits.
Major Rehabilitation Program - Budget
The FY 24-25 Capital Programs budget includes $350,000 for Major Rehabilitation projects that
are identified in the table below.
Dewatering Facility, Roof Replacement – Condition assessment by staff and contractor have
determined the need for repair or replacement of the dewatering facility roof at BMF.
Hypochlorite Delivery and Monitoring Systems Rebuild – Existing piping for hypochlorite delivery is
damaged, creating operational and safety concerns. Hypo delivery equipment needs to be relocated
(significantly re-engineered), drains need repair, and piping upsized for operational efficiency, ease of
maintenance, and worker safety.
Plant Asphalt Maintenance, Crack/Slurry Sealing – Implementation of the condition assessment
recommendations to repair the roadways and parking lots at the treatment plant.
Operations and Maintenance Building Improvements – Allocation for small-scale facility
improvements.
Major Capital - Budget
There are no new requests for Major Capital Outlay in FY 24-25.
Summary of FY 24-25 Asset Management Capital Program Budget
Project Description
FY 24-25
Budget Forecast
Dewatering Facility, Roof Replacement, BMF $150,000
Hypochlorite Delivery and Monitoring Systems Rebuild, Phase 2 110,000
Plant Asphalt Maintenance, Crack/Slurry Sealing 60,000
Operations/Maintenance Building Improvements 30,000
Total $350,000
Major Rehabilitation
Project Description
FY 24-25
Budget Forecast
Equipment Replacement $700,000
Major Rehabilitation 350,000
Major Capital Outlay -
Total $1,050,000
Asset Management Capital Project Budget
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
5-Year Capital Plan (Exhibit 13)
For each fiscal planning cycle, only the first year of budget authority is appropriated. The
remaining four years of the CIP and AMCP Capital Plans are important and useful for fiscal and
work planning purposes. However, it is important to note that the funds in the outer years of the
Capital Plan are only planned and not appropriated. Also, the full amount of obligated multi-year
project costs is often appropriated in the first year of the project, unless a smaller subset of the
project, such as project design, can be identified and funded without budgeting the full estimated
project cost. For these multi-year contracts, unspent funds from the first fiscal year will typically
be carried over to the next fiscal year until the project is completed. Accordingly, the RWP
Capital Plan presented herein is a subsequent extension of the plan presented in the adopted
FY 22-23 Budget that has been carried forward by one year to FY 23-24. Changes to the 5-Year
Plan typically occur from year to year as more information becomes available and evaluated.
Exhibit 13 displays the MWMC 5-Year Capital Plan programs budget, which includes
$115,520,000 in planned capital projects and $13,660,600 planned asset management capital
projects for an overall 5-Year Capital Plan Budget of $129,180,600.
FY 23-24 FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 TOTAL
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Biosolids Management
Poplar Harvest Management Services 50,000 50,000
Non-Process Facilities and Facilities Planning
Comprehensive Facilities Plan Update 1,800,000 1,800,000
Facility Plan Engineering Services 450,000 140,000 150,000 150,000 890,000
Partial Facility Plan Update 650,000 650,000
Conveyance Systems
Glenwood Pump Station Upgrade 1,500,000 1,500,000
Plant Performance Improvements
Electrical Switchgear & Transformer Replacement 19,400,000 19,400,000
Administration Building Improvements 18,700,000 18,700,000
Water Quality Trading Program 12,100,000 12,100,000
Class A Disinfection Facilities 6,790,000 6,790,000
Aeration System Upgrades (2023 to 2026)3,200,000 25,000,000 28,200,000
Resiliency Follow-Up 500,000 500,000 800,000 800,000 2,000,000 4,600,000
Recycled Water Demonstration Projects 330,000 330,000
WCPF Stormwater Infrastructure 310,000 200,000 510,000
Waste Activated Sludge Thickening 1,500,000 5,000,000 6,500,000
Owosso Bridge Seismic Upgrades 1,000,000 5,500,000 6,500,000
Tertiary Filtration - Phase 2 7,000,000 7,000,000
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $64,680,000 $27,650,000 $6,940,000 $6,450,000 $9,800,000 $115,520,000
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Equipment Replacement 1,835,000 700,000 3,163,400 1,585,600 2,445,600 9,729,600
Major Rehabilitation 630,000 350,000 844,000 1,164,000 943,000 3,931,000
Major Capital Outlay - - - - - -
TOTAL ASSET MANAGEMENT 2,465,000 1,050,000 4,007,400 2,749,600 3,388,600 13,660,600
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $67,145,000 $28,700,000 $10,947,400 $9,199,600 $13,188,600 $129,180,600
EXHIBIT 13
Regional Wastewater 5-Year Capital Programs
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
POPLAR HARVEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES (P80083)
Description: This project represents the commissioning phase of the initial establishment of the
Biocycle Farm by managing harvest and replanting services of all three farm
management units (MUs), including marketing of poplar harvest products. Upon final
replanting of Management Unit 3 (MU3), the project will result in a findings and
recommendation report for long-term Biocycle Farm management. The project ensures
the timely harvest of each MU within the regulatory 12-year rotation limit. Upon full
replanting of MU3, the long-term poplar harvest and planting will be added to
operations/maintenance functions in 2024 under the Eugene Wastewater Division.
Ongoing poplar end use and market development is anticipated to remain under the
MWMC Capital Program team.
Status: MU1 was replanted in 2016. MU2 was replanted in 2018-19. MU3 was harvested in 2021
with replanting programmed in 2023-24.
Justification: Regulatory land use requirements for operation of the Biocycle Farm (including
agricultural rules) and assurance of optimization of farm effectiveness and efficiency,
including biosolids and recycled water management strategies.
Project Driver: Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) issued by Lane County; Biosolids
Management Plan and Recycled Water Use Plan under the MWMC’s NPDES permit.
Project Trigger: Maturity of each 12-year rotation age cycle in conformance with agricultural use rules.
Estimated Project Cost: $2,000,000 (estimate 2013 to June 2024)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 13-14 = $116,009; FY 14-15 = $114,465; FY 15-16 = $136,814;
FY 16-17 = $105,653; FY 17-18 = $435,573; FY 18-19 = $138,388;
FY 19-20 = $110,007; FY 20-21 = $36,969; FY 21-22 = $623,602;
FY 22-23 = $132,520; FY 23-24 = $50,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $1,817,480 $132,520 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $1,817,480 $132,520 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
COMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES PLAN UPDATE (P80101)
Description: This will be the first MWMC Comprehensive Facilities Plan Update since the 2004
MWMC Facilities Plan. The update could include WPCF stormwater planning, NPDES
permit renewal, system development charge evaluation, facilities planning technical
services, and cost estimating for a 20-year planning horizon. The update will draw on the
most recent plant data, permit compliance requirements, and available technology able to
ensure the MWMC continues to meet future regulations, environmental standards, and
community growth. The MWMC NPDES permit renewal was effective on November 1,
2022.
Status: As of December 2022, consultant provided WPCF stormwater master plan (December
2021). The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality finalized the NPDES permit
#102486 in October 2022. The P80101 project team is working with consultants to create
a new Facilities Plan and updates to the MWMC governing body.
Justification: Evaluate and plan for future MWMC conveyance and treatment upgrades and solutions to
meet regulatory requirements, preserve public health, community growth, and water
quality standards.
Project Driver: Provide MWMC comprehensive facilities planning to develop the capital program and
recommendations for the upcoming 20-years.
Project Trigger: The WPCF stormwater planning portion was triggered to address local building permit
requirements for MWMC upcoming construction projects. The remaining project scope
will be focusing on planning for at least 20 years.
Estimated Project Cost: $2,600,000
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 18-19 = $35,701; FY 19-20 = $15,174; FY 20-21 = $70,567;
FY 21-22 = $2,136; FY 22-23 = $676,422; FY 23-24 = $1,460,000;
FY 24-25 = $340,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $123,578 $676,422 $1,800,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,600,000
Total Cost $123,578 $676,422 $1,800,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,600,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
FACILITY PLAN ENGINEERING SERVICES (P80110)
Description: Engineering/technical/vendor services for analysis, project definition, cost estimating,
design feedback, follow up approvals, and general consultation regarding the MWMC
Facilities Plan follow up (2024 to 2028). The related project P80090 was closed out in
FY 21/22.
Status: After the November 1, 2022 permit renewal, staff anticipates updating the MWMC
Facilities Plan under P80101 and as needed follow up support via P80110 Facility Plan
Engineering Services. As required by the NPDES permit #102486 (page 12) and before
September 15, 2025, the MWMC must provide an inspection report to the DEQ of the
treatment plant outfall system. The P80110 funding will support the inspection and
evaluation of the MWMC outfall system.
Justification: Consultant services to provide ongoing technical and engineering services as needed after
the MWMC Comprehensive Facilities Plan Update (P80101).
Project Driver: Ongoing engineering/technical/vendor services.
Project Trigger: Ongoing need.
Estimated Cost: $890,000 (2024 to 2028)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 24-25 = $450,000; FY 25-26 = $140,000; FY 26-27 = $150,000;
FY 27-28 = $150,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $0 $0 $0 $450,000 $140,000 $150,000 $150,000 $890,000
Total Cost $0 $0 $0 $450,000 $140,000 $150,000 $150,000 $890,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
PARTIAL FACILITY PLAN UPDATE (P80103)
Description: This project provides a 5-year update to the Comprehensive Facilities Plan that will
verify and re-evaluate the assumptions, projections, and project cost estimates. The
Partial Facilities Plan Update reviews the new and evolving regulatory drivers, identifies
technology changes/opportunities, evaluates needed adjustments, and provides new
recommendations. The next MWMC NPDES permit renewal date is September 30, 2027.
Status: Anticipate starting work in FY 27-28 or as needed.
Justification: The information and basis of the Comprehensive Facilities Plan requires regular updating
to ensure knowledge, data, regulations, and performance issues behind Plan
recommendations are current and recommended projects are adapted and adopted based
on the current fact set.
Project Driver: Ongoing goal to keep planning up to date.
Project Trigger: Scheduled update.
Estimated Project Cost: $650,000
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 27-28 = $320,000; FY 28-29 = $330,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $650,000 $650,000
Total Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $650,000 $650,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
GLENWOOD PUMP STATION UPGRADE (P80064)
Description: Expand Glenwood pump station capacity to accommodate growth and meet Oregon
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) wastewater pump station design
requirements. The pump station was designed with stalls for additional pumps. Two
pumps are currently installed with space for two additional pumps to be added when
flow to the pump station increases with development of the Glenwood and Laurel Hill
basins. In 2019, the P80096 Resiliency Planning study recommended onsite
geotechnical evaluation and additional improvements.
Status: As of January 2023, evaluation of existing pumping capacity and geotechnical
investigation is complete. Consultant task order #1 is nearing completion. The next step
is to collect wet weather flow data and start design of the pump station upgrades.
Justification: Additional pumping capacity will be required at this MWMC pump station to handle
increasing flows in the Glenwood area (Springfield) and the Laurel Hill area (Eugene).
Project Driver: Oregon DEQ wastewater pump station redundancy requirements and 2019 Resiliency
study recommendations.
Project Trigger: Peak wet weather instantaneous flow reaches 80 percent of the pump station firm
capacity.
Estimated Project Cost: $2,050,000 (but plan to get updated construction cost estimating in 2023)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 20-21 = $1,426; FY 21-22 = $43,259; FY 22-23 = $505,315; FY 23-24 = $1,400,000;
FY 24-25 = $100,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $44,685 $505,315 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,050,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $44,685 $505,315 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,050,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR & TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENT (P80115)
Description: The main electrical switchgear at the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) and
Willakenzie Pump Station (WPS) were installed in 1983 during construction of the
regional facilities. The purpose of the equipment is to take utility power and provide it to
various process areas with the use of switches. There is a main breaker to safely isolate
the facility from the utility grid (EWEB), as well as protect the utility from electrical
faults at the site. This project will upgrade the existing switchgear and medium voltage
transformers.
Status: As of December 2022, consultant developed an estimated project cost, based on recent
similar projects. The MWMC received an update with recommendations on December 9,
2022.
Justification: The main electrical switchgear for the WPCF and the WPS have reached the end of their
service life and need to be replaced. Eighteen (18) medium voltage (MV) transformers
throughout both sites are in similar condition. Major delays in equipment delivery times
have placed a sense of urgency on procuring this equipment. Streamlining project
delivery, design and construction, the impacts of outages to plant operations can be
minimized if all equipment is replaced together through one project.
Project Driver: Main switchgear and MV transformers are of paramount importance to plant operations.
Replacing switchgear is a major undertaking that involves large temporary power
sources, specialized contractors, manufacturer field testing, and significant coordination
to reduce disruption to plant operation.
Project Trigger: The September 2022 condition assessment, coupled with recent arcing events, has
concluded the switchgear at the WPCF and WPS have reached the end of their useful life
and need to be replaced, and it is anticipated that the MV transformers are not far behind.
Estimated Project Cost: $20 million (additional cost estimating anticipated in 2023)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 22-23 = $600,000; FY 23-24 = $4,000,000; FY 24-25 = $6,400,000;
FY 25-26 = $9,000,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $600,000 $19,400,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $600,000 $19,400,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS (P80104)
Description: This project will address the Administration/Operations Building workspace needs at the
Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF). It is a follow up to the 2018-2019 construction
of the P80085 new laboratory building and expansion of the existing maintenance
building. In 2019, the P80096 Resiliency Planning study recommended evaluating
MWMC options for building space including: a) constructing a new MWMC building
for immediate occupancy/use after a major natural disaster, or b) upgrade the existing
building for immediate occupancy post-earthquake (magnitude 9.0 event). Three
alternatives to meet workspace needs were studied and the alternative to construct a new
building in the existing building’s footprint was selected by the MWMC during the
October 14, 2022 meeting. Temporary operations space will need to be designed and
constructed in the existing Maintenance Building for operations to continue during
construction and to provide for additional operational resiliency in the future.
Status: As of January 2023, the project team and design consultant are nearing the 60% design
development and anticipate construction bidding in early 2024.
Justification: The original design and construction of the WPCF Administration/Operations Building
was completed February 1982 under older building codes. Since that time, use of the
building and associated construction codes have changed substantially necessitating the
need to re-evaluate the MWMC building options to address level of service goals after a
natural disaster (earthquake or flooding).
Project Driver: The need to update the existing Administration/Operations building is driven by the
necessity to provide a safe and efficient work environment for the WPCF staff. Many of
the planned changes stem from a changing wastewater/environmental business because of
changing regulations since the WPCF was originally constructed in 1982. Also, address
the P80096 recommended level of service goals to operate after magnitude 9.0
earthquake issue.
Project Trigger: Expansion and changes needed for functionality, safety, and natural disaster resiliency.
Estimated Project Cost: $20,000,000 (continue to evaluate project cost estimates during design development)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 20-21 = $17,937; FY 21-22 = $209,786; FY 22-23 = $1,072,277;
FY 23-24 = $8,700,000 FY 24-25 = $10,000,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $227,723 $1,072,277 $18,700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $227,723 $1,072,277 $18,700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
WATER QUALITY TRADING PROGRAM (P80112)
Description: The MWMC Water Quality Trading Program secures regulatory credits for meeting
thermal load reduction through watershed restoration. The program fulfills the objectives
of the MWMC Water Quality Trading Plan under the MWMC NPDES permit as
approved November 2022, which defines the MWMC eligible trading area in the upper
Willamette basin. The program is implemented principally through the MWMC’s
membership in the Pure Water Partners collaborative via the MWMC’s contractor-
provided Credit Program Manager services and MWMC’s IGA with EWEB. Water
quality trading credits comprise the MWMC’s primary strategy for thermal load limit
compliance and may provide ancillary future water quality or carbon benefits.
Status: The MWMC with consultant help has developed a Water Quality Trading Plan for
NPDES permit compliance and has fully evaluated the credit capacity, effectiveness, and
scale of eligible lands in the upper Willamette basin. As of March 2019, the MWMC
procured The Freshwater Trust (www.thefreshwatertrust.org) as the MWMC Credit
Program Manager. As of November 2022, the MWMC has an active agreement with The
Freshwater Trust to implement the permit-compliance water quality trading program
scope of work to meet the 5-year credit timeline of the NPDES permit Compliance
Schedule. As of January 2023, the MWMC has recorded 33.65 Mkcal/day of credits out
of a 5-year target of 200 Mkcal/day.
Justification: The Water Quality Trading Program will help provide cost-effective strategies for most
of the thermal load compliance dates as required under the MWMC NPDES permit
renewed in 2022.
Project Driver: Implementation of updated thermal load limits in the MWMC’s renewed NPDES permit.
Project Trigger: The NPDES permit renewal includes a 15-year Compliance Schedule with 200
Mkcal/day of credits due by October 2027.
Estimated Project Cost: $13 million (estimate 2022 to 2033)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 22-23 = $900,000; FY 23-24 = $550,000; FY 24-25 = $2,100,000;
FY 25-26 = $3,100,000; FY 26-27 = $2,600,000; FY 27-28 = $1,100,000;
FY 28-29 = $30,000; FY 29-30 = $20,000; FY 30-31 = $1,100,000;
FY 31-32 = $1,100,000; FY 32-33 = $400,000.
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $0 $900,000 $12,100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,000,000
Total Cost $0 $900,000 $12,100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,000,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
CLASS A DISINFECTION FACILITIES (P80098)
Description: Provides disinfection, storage, and distribution facilities needed to bring tertiary filtered
effluent to Class A standards on a consistent and reliable basis for initial demonstration of
recycled water uses on- and off-site of the MWMC treatment site. The P80098 project
includes the design, bidding, construction, and permitting of Class A recycled water
disinfection facilities.
Status: As of January 2023, the project team is evaluating the MWMC existing filtration system
and seeking grant funding. The P80098 design package is nearing 100% completion to
submit for construction permits and construction bidding phase.
Justification: Class A recycled water is necessary to expand recycled water to landscaping, street tree,
and industrial uses. Demonstration of Class A quality and reliability is necessary for
stakeholder acceptance and future adoption of expanded recycled water uses.
Project Driver: The Thermal Load Mitigation Alternatives Evaluation, Recycled Water Program
Implementation Planning, Phase 2 Study (dated August 2014) recommended
demonstration scale use of Class A recycled water to address stakeholder acceptability
issues identified as barriers to full-scale recycled water uses.
Project Trigger: Pilot recycled water demonstration sites with willing, ready-to-proceed partners have
been identified, including City of Eugene (street tree watering) and industrial aggregate
sites for equipment washing.
Estimated Project Cost: $8 million (recycled water Class A infrastructure and upgrade one structure for 9.0
magnitude earthquake preparedness related to MWMC P80096 level of service goals)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 18-19 = $836; FY 19-20 = $15,934; FY 20-21 = $339,068; FY 21-22 = $761,685;
FY 22-23 = $92,477; FY 23-24 = $550,000; FY 24-25 = $6,240,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $1,117,523 $92,477 $6,790,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $1,117,523 $92,477 $6,790,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,000,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
AERATION SYSTEM UPGRADES [2023-2026] (P80113)
Description: In 2020 and 2021, Brown and Caldwell evaluated the existing aeration systems and
provided recommendations in January 2022 via project P80100. The P80113 project will
implement the design and construction of additional upgrades/changes to the existing
aeration systems by year 2027. Upgrades to the westerly existing aeration basins are
anticipated after year 2031.
Status: As of January 2023: The MWMC signed the P80113 design contract with Brown and
Caldwell on October 4, 2022. The design development phase is anticipated thru 2024
with updates in the MWMC monthly report.
Justification: Update aging (1984) existing equipment/systems such as piping, electrical,
communication technology, blowers, HVAC, and other components related to the
aeration system which is part of the MWMC secondary treatment process.
Project Driver: Ongoing efforts to keep existing systems reliable and achieve required performance
outcomes to address the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit.
Project Trigger: Need to address aging aeration systems for reliability and performance upgrades.
Estimated Project Cost: $30,000,000 (evaluate cost estimates during the P80113 design development phase)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 22-23 = $1,800,000; FY 23-24 = $3,200,000; FY 24-25 = $8,000,000;
FY 25-26 = $11,500,000; FY 26-27 = $5,500,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $1,800,000 $3,200,000 $25,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $1,800,000 $3,200,000 $25,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
RESILIENCY FOLLOW-UP (P80109)
Description: This project provides follow-up evaluation and some implementation of the P80096
Resiliency Study (Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Plan - dated March 2020). The 2019
study recommended seismic and flooding mitigation projects estimated at $34.6-million
to be coordinated with the MWMC ongoing infrastructure/facilities construction
program. The main objective is to address “level of service” goals before a natural
disaster such as a 9.0 magnitude earthquake or major flooding. Also, the MWMC should
continue to communicate with the agencies that prepare for natural disasters that can
impact the Eugene/Springfield community.
Status: As of January 2023: Consultants completed geotechnical assessments near the Owosso
Bridge, Willakenzie pump station, WPCF Headworks structures, and Glenwood pump
station. Received consultant cost estimates for seismic retrofits to the Owosso Bridge.
Justification: The MWMC’s facilities and wastewater conveyance and treatment services are integral
to protection of the community and public health following a major disaster such as the
anticipated Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake and major flooding.
Project Driver: Cost effectively ensure reasonable recovery of MWMC’s core facilities and services
following major disaster impacts after earthquake or flooding.
Project Trigger: Per Commission direction, consultant work began in July 2018. The MWMC plan with
consultant recommendations is dated March 2020. Established consultant agreements in
2021 with four engineering businesses.
Estimated Project Cost: Mitigation recommendations estimate: $34.6-million (2019 dollars)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 20-21 = $4,092; FY 21-22 = $173,133; FY 22-23 = $802,775; FY 23-24 = $500,000;
FY 24-25 = $500,000; FY 25-26 = $800,000; FY 26-27 = $800,000; FY 27-28 =
$2,000,000; and continue the MWMC mitigation work estimated over $34-million
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $177,225 $802,775 $500,000 $500,000 $800,000 $800,000 $2,000,000 $5,580,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $177,225 $802,775 $500,000 $500,000 $800,000 $800,000 $2,000,000 $5,580,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
RECYCLED WATER DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS (P80099)
Description: This project provides for stakeholder engagement, community communication/outreach,
and any additional design, construction, permitting, and implementation of recycled
water point-of-use needs beyond the MWMC’s point-of-delivery of Class A recycled
water product.
Status: As of 2022: Pilot Class A recycled water demonstration sites with ready-to-proceed
partners have been identified, including City of Eugene street-tree watering and industrial
aggregate site uses. Letters of intent from these partners were secured in 2020.
Regulatory readiness was addressed with DEQ during the NPDES 2022 permit renewal
in anticipation of project launch during the 2022-2027 permit cycle. A consultant-led
outreach strategy was developed, including engaging a recycled water use advisory
network in tandem with the Class A Disinfection Facilities (P80098) construction phase.
Justification: Recycled water use may be an important strategy for diverting effluent from the
Willamette River to meet NPDES permit discharge limits for temperature and other water
quality benefits. Development of Class A recycled water is an identified water resource
strategy in EWEB’s Water Management and Conservation Plan (July 2018) and the
Eugene/Springfield Area Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (January
2020).
Project Driver: The Thermal Load Mitigation Alternatives Evaluation-Recycled Water Program
Implementation Planning, Phase 2 Study (dated August 2014) identified demonstration
scale use of Class A recycled water was needed to address stakeholder acceptability
issues identified as barriers to full-scale recycled water uses.
Project Trigger: The 2022 NPDES permit included new temperature limits and imposes a 15-year
compliance schedule to fully meet new effluent limits. The permit requires identification
of a long-term strategy to meet the compliance schedule.
Estimated Project Cost: $410,000
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 19-20 = $27,899; FY 20-21 = $16,859 FY 21-22 = $11,121; FY 22-23 = $24,121;
FY 23-24 = $160,000; FY 24-25 = $170,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $55,879 $24,121 $330,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $410,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $55,879 $24,121 $330,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $410,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
WPCF STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE (P80111)
Description: Retrofit and/or change existing stormwater infrastructure at the Water Pollution Control
Facility (WPCF). Also, update the WPCF Conditional Use Permit (CUP) related to
stormwater infrastructure planning for upcoming construction.
Status: As of December 2022, Jacobs staff provided a Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) dated
December 16, 2021 with consultant recommendations including the need to update the
MWMC existing CUP related to stormwater systems.
Justification: WPCF existing stormwater and drainage systems need to be retrofitted and/or changed
for upcoming construction permit approvals.
Project Driver: Maintain compliance with local and state stormwater requirements at the WPCF.
Project Trigger: Each infrastructure hard surface change at the WPCF can trigger stormwater quality and
quantity onsite controls related to project permit requirements.
Estimated Project Cost: $600,000 (update WPCF CUP for stormwater, retrofit existing three bioswales to rain
gardens, and add new rain gardens)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 22-23 = $90,000; FY 23-24 = $310,000; FY 24-25 = $200,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $90,000 $310,000 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $600,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $90,000 $310,000 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $600,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
WASTE ACTIVATED SLUDGE THICKENING (P80078)
Description: Third gravity belt thickener (GBT) with associated at-grade building. Assumes additional
basement floor space is not required.
Status: Continue to monitor the timing of this project and P80101 findings in 2023/2024.
Justification: Provide additional capacity for waste activated sludge (WAS) thickening process.
Project Driver: Additional capacity to provide WAS thickening with one unit offline at upper limit flow
projections. Nitrification required by the NPDES permit and increasing wastewater flows
and loads generates more WAS solids. Provide ability to conduct recuperative thickening.
Project Trigger: Exceeding solids and hydraulic loading rate design criteria.
Estimated Project Cost: $6,500,000
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 24-25 = $1,500,000; FY 25-26 = $3,000,000; FY 26-27 = $2,000,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $6,500,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $6,500,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
OWOSSO BRIDGE SEISMIC UPGRADES (P80116)
Description: This project was identified in the Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Plan (March 2020).
The MWMC owns the Owosso Bridge (constructed in 1982) and has infrastructure
attached to the bridge.
Status: Under the MWMC project P80109 work related to the Owosso Bridge, the MWMC
received a geotechnical seismic analysis consultant report dated June 23, 2022. In
August 2022, an engineering consultant provided updated cost estimates for Owosso
Bridge seismic retrofits.
Justification: The MWMC’s facilities and wastewater conveyance/treatment services are integral to
protection of the community and public health following a major disaster such as the
Oregon anticipated Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake.
Project Driver: Cost effectively ensure reasonable recovery of MWMC’s core facilities and services
following major disaster impacts after earthquake and/or river flooding.
Project Trigger: Ongoing effort to address level of service recommendations/improvements from the
Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Plan dated March 2020 (Project P80096).
Estimated Project Cost: $6,500,000
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 25-26 = $800,000; FY 26-27 = $2,700,000; FY 27-28 = $2,800,000;
FY 28-29 = $200,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $5,500,000 $0 $6,500,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $5,500,000 $0 $6,500,000
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Capital Improvement Program
FY 23-24 BUDGET AND CIP
TERTIARY FILTRATION - PHASE 2 (P80102)
Description: The phased work program anticipates installing infrastructure/support facilities for 30
mgd of filters for tertiary filtration of secondary treated effluent. Phase 2 is planned to
install filter system technology sufficient for another 10 mgd of treatment that will
increase the total filtration capacity to 20 mgd. The Phase 3 project will install the
remaining filtration technology to meet the capacity needs identified in the 2004 MWMC
Facilities Plan and evaluate any new planning information.
In January 2016, the project scope and cost (estimate $530K in 2015) increased to
include updating electrical switchgear and installing tertiary filter flushing headers/pipe
vents.
Status: Tertiary Filtration (Phase 2) project is anticipated to start design development in FY 27-
28. Continue to evaluate timing based on upcoming P80101 planning information.
Justification: The 2004 MWMC Facilities Plan proposes filters on a phased work program. Filtration
provides high quality secondary effluent to help meet permit requirements and potential
Class A recycled water product for public and/or private partnerships.
Project Driver: Performance reliability to meet the dry weather NPDES Permit total suspended solids
limit of less than 10 mg/L, reuse development, and compliance with effluent limits during
peak flow conditions.
Project Trigger: NPDES permit compliance for total suspended solids (TSS): Dry weather maximum
month flow in excess of 49 mgd. Also, provide higher quality effluent so that reuse
options can be developed. Continue to evaluate the project timing based on the MWMC
upcoming P80101 Facilities Planning information.
Estimated Project Cost: $17,000,000 (re-evaluate during the P80101 Comprehensive Facilities Plan Update)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 27-28 = $5,500,000; FY 28-29 = $5,600,000; FY 29-30 = $5,600,000;
FY 30-31 = $300,000
Prior
Years
2022-23
Est. Act.2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,000,000 $7,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,000,000 $7,000,000
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