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AGENDA IV.
Regional Wastewater Program
Annual Financial Report
Fiscal Year
2022-2023
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METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
OF THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN AREA
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Years Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
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METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
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, 2023
Bill Inge Lane County Citizen Representative
Eugene, OR 97402 President
Jennifer Yeh Eugene Council Representative
Eugene, OR 97401 Vice President
Pat Farr Lane County Board of Commissioners Representative
Eugene, OR 97401
Christopher Hazen Eugene Citizen Representative
Eugene, OR 97405
Peter Ruffier Eugene Citizen Representative
Eugene, OR 97405
Doug Keeler Springfield Citizen Representative
Springfield, OR 97477
Joe Pishioneri Springfield Council Representative
Springfield, OR 97478
The Board and Officers can be contacted at the following address:
ADMINISTRATION
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
Matt Stouder MWMC General Manager/Executive Officer
Michelle Miranda 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, 2023 and 2022, 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, 2023 and 2022, 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 twelve months beyond the financial statement date, including any currently known
information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.
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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 opinions 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 also issued
our report dated December 18, 2023 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
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
By:
Ryan T. Pasquarella, A Shareholder
December 18, 2023
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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, 2023. Please read it
in conjunction with MWMC’s basic financial statements, which begin on page 19.
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, 2023 were $249.2
million and exceeded liabilities and deferred inflows of resources by $218.1 million
(i.e. net position). The increase in net position for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2023 was $12.9 million. The increase in net position for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2022 was $9.5 million. The increase of $3.4 million was the result of a $1.9
million increase in operating revenues and $4.5 million in non-operating revenues
including capital contributions, offset by $1.6 million in operations and maintenance
expenses, $0.7 million in administration expenses, and $0.5 million in depreciation
expense. Of the total net position, $7.0 million is restricted for capital
improvements, $113.9 million represents net investment in capital assets, $.05
million for debt service, and $97.1 million is unrestricted and available for future
appropriation.
Operating revenues for the year were $38,592,209. This is 5.1% more than the
fiscal year 2022 operating revenue of $36,731,644. Fiscal year 2022 increased
from 2021 with a change to operating revenues by $2,275,279.
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Total operating and maintenance expenses for the year were $16.1 million and the
total administration expenses were $5.0 million compared to the prior year when
expenses were $14.5 and $4.2 million respectively, and 2021 when they were
$15.3 and $4.3 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,
2023 2022 2021
Current and other assets 121,048,049$ 107,720,486$ 97,059,893$
Capital assets, net, where applicable,
of accumulated depreciation 126,948,724 130,556,071 136,501,018
Total assets 247,996,773 238,276,557 233,560,911
Deferred outflows of resources 1,158,011 1,504,607 1,851,203
Current liabilities 7,338,186 6,367,262 6,886,945
Long-term liabilities 23,694,255 28,182,099 32,774,883
Total liabilities 31,032,441 34,549,361 39,661,828
Deferred inflows of resources 63,820 95,879 127,938
Net position:
Net investment in capital assets 113,896,357 113,678,083 116,286,944
Restricted for capital improvement 6,970,309 10,200,201 8,231,886
Restricted for debt service 50,000 50,000 183,192
Unrestricted 97,141,857 81,207,640 70,920,326
Total net position 218,058,523$ 205,135,924$ 195,622,348$
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
FY23. 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
2023 2022 2021
Operating revenues 38,592,209$ 36,731,644$ 34,456,365$
Operations & maintenance (16,121,306) (14,484,573) (15,280,858)
Administration (4,972,942) (4,197,186) (4,275,285)
Depreciation (10,403,006) (9,876,657) (9,389,412)
Operating income 7,094,955 8,173,228 5,510,810
Non-operating revenues (expenses), net
(includes capital contributions) 5,827,644 1,340,348 3,003,235
Change in net position 12,922,599$ 9,513,576$ 8,514,045$
Operating revenues increased by 5.1% from fiscal year 2022 to 2023 and increased by
6.6% from fiscal year 2021 to 2022. The fiscal year 2023 increase was primarily due to
a $1.9 million increase to sewer user fees collected, the prior year increase to sewer
fees was $2.3 million. Additionally, beginning in 2022 revenue was received from RNG
(renewable natural gas) and RINs (renewable identification number) sales, in fiscal year
2023 $1.2 million more was received than in fiscal year 2022.
Operations & maintenance expenses increased by approximately $1.6 million or 11.3%
compared to fiscal year 2022. The MWMC experienced small increases and decreases
throughout the budget, but there were a couple of items with significance worth
detailing. Personal services increased by $871 thousand which was driven primarily by
an increase to regular wages of $613 thousand and related payroll expenses due to a
return to full employment. Eugene operations increased by $738 thousand driven
primarily by increases to chemicals/paints/sealers of $333 thousand, administration fees
of $113 thousand, temp agency extra help at $77 thousand, and contractual services at
$48 thousand.
Net non-operating revenues/(expenses) increased from $1.3 million in fiscal year ending
June 30, 2022 to $5.8 million for the year ending June 30, 2023. This was mainly due
to the increase in interest income of $3.3 million and capital contributions of $901
thousand.
Capital Assets
MWMC’s investment in capital assets as of June 30, 2023 was $126.9 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
2.8%. MWMC had a net decrease to capital assets of $3.6 million, this was due to
capital increases being far lower than depreciation and asset disposals.
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Major capital asset events during the current fiscal year included the following:
Work completed on the thermal load pre-implementation project with $1.2 million
transferred from construction in process to studies.
Increases in construction in progress were the admin buildings project with
expenses of $1.3 million, the aeration basin upgrade project with expenses of
$0.8 million, and the water quality trading program with expenses of $0.8 million.
MWMC’s Capital Assets
(net of accumulated depreciation)
202120222023
8,781,282 8,781,282Land 8,339,727$ $$
17,180 --Land improvements
8,017,005 15,862,9724,591,460Construction in progress
68,670,339 68,920,60874,608,089Buildings
39,642,008 41,438,05840,814,506Machinery and equipment
1,820,910 --Studies
- 1,939,6521,760,733Other assets
126,948,724 130,556,070Total 136,501,018$ $$
June 30,
Debt Administration
At the end of the current fiscal year, the MWMC had total bonded debt outstanding (net
of unamortized premium) of $13.5 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 $700
thousand as of June 30, 2023.
Additional information on the MWMC’s capital assets and related debt can be found in
Note G and Note I, beginning on page 30 of this report.
Economic Factors and Next Year’s Budget and Rates
For the year ended June 30, 2023, MWMC approved a 4.5% rate increase that was
effective July 1, 2023 (a 3.5% increase was effective July 1, 2022). The new rate
resulted in an average residential billing of $30.25 per month based on typical
residential consumption of 5,000 gallons per month. The budget included an annual
capital contribution of $14.6 million in order to fund implementation of the ongoing
Capital Improvement Plan.
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Requests for Information
This financial report is designed to provide our citizens and rate payers with a general
overview of the finances for those funds maintained by the MWMC and to show
MWMC’s accountability for the funds it receives. Questions concerning any of the
information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should
be addressed to:
MWMC Accountant
City of Springfield
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
Comparative Statements of Net Position
ASSETS
Cash and investments
Unrestricted 103,285,744$ 86,015,958$
Restricted 10,288,182 13,516,250
Accounts receivable 851,256 851,256
Intergovernmental receivable, net 4,452,289 5,253,946
Interest Receivable 48 67
Inventory 754,849 720,014
Accrued interest 379,401 286,503
Prepaid expenses 38,598 45,089
Deposits 700,000 700,000
Notes receivable (System Development Charges) 232,128 233,952
Lease receivable 65,554 97,451
Capital assets:
Land and construction in progress 16,798,287 13,372,743
Other capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation 110,150,437 117,183,328
Total assets 247,996,773 238,276,557
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred charge for debt refunding 1,158,011 1,504,607
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts and contracts payable 3,485,290 2,681,454
Other accrued liabilities 76,328 60,048
Interest payable 85,459 113,958
Current portion of notes payable 100,000 100,000
Current portion of revenue bonds payable 3,590,000 3,410,000
Unearned revenues 1,109 1,802
Total current liabilities 7,338,186 6,367,262
Long-term liabilities:
Due to other governments 13,173,877 13,471,771
Notes payable 600,000 700,000
Revenue bonds payable (net of unamortized premium, and current portion)9,920,378 14,010,328
Total long-term liabilities 23,694,255 28,182,099
Total liabilities 31,032,441 34,549,361
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred revenue lease initial 63,820 95,879
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 113,896,357 113,678,083
Restricted for capital improvement 6,970,309 10,200,201
Restricted for debt service 50,000 50,000
Unrestricted 97,141,857 81,207,641
Total net position 218,058,523 205,135,924$$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
June 30,
2023 2022
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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
Comparative Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
2023 2022Operating revenues:
Sewer user fees 38,575,467$ 36,715,418$ Other operating receipts 16,742 16,226
Total operating revenues 38,592,209 36,731,644
Operating expenses:Operations and maintenance 16,121,307 14,484,573
Administration 4,972,942 4,197,186
Depreciation 10,403,006 9,876,657
Total operating expenses 31,497,254 28,558,416
Operating income 7,094,955 8,173,228
Non-operating revenues (expenses):
Interest income 2,797,378 (493,275)Interest expense (416,647)(584,897)
Lease income 30,373 57,202
Gain (loss) on disposal of capital assets (39,475)(36,527)Miscellaneous revenue 225,003 67,657
Total non-operating revenues (expenses)2,596,632 (989,840)
Income before contributions 9,691,587 7,183,388
Capital contributions 3,231,012 2,330,188
Change in net position 12,922,599 9,513,576
Net position, beginning of year 205,135,924 195,622,348
Net position, end of year 218,058,523$ 205,135,924$
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
2023 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers 39,377,124$ 36,343,377$
Cash paid to other governments (12,304,248) 10,349,178
Cash paid to suppliers for goods and services (8,296,122) (30,408,076)
Other operating receipts 16,049 16,672
Net cash provided by operating activities 18,792,803 16,301,151
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
Acquisition and construction of capital assets (6,795,659) (3,931,710)
Proceeds from sale of capital assets 185,529 31,131
Proceeds of capital contributions 3,231,012 2,330,188
Principal paid on notes payable (100,000) (100,000)
Principal paid on revenue bonds payable (3,563,354) (3,398,353)
Interest payments (445,146) (612,022)
Net cash used in capital and related financing activities (7,487,618) (5,680,766)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest received 2,704,499 (640,835)
Notes receivable issued (282,545) (284,003)
Cash received on notes receivable 284,368 198,826
Lease income 30,211 55,563
Net cash provided by investing activities 2,736,533 (670,449)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and investments 14,041,718 9,949,935
Cash and investments, beginning of year 99,532,208 89,582,273
Cash and investments, end of year 113,573,926$ 99,532,208$
Reconciliation of operating income to net cash providedby operating activities:
Operating income 7,094,955$ 8,173,228$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 10,403,006 9,876,657
Changes in assets / liabilities:
Intergovernmental receivable 801,657 203,427
Accounts receivable - (575,468)
Prepaid expenses 6,491 (1,444)
Accounts and contracts payable 803,836 (658,741)
Due to other governments (281,614) (582,098)
Inventory (34,835) (134,856)
Unearned revenue (693) 446
Net cash provided by operating activities 18,792,803$ 16,301,151$
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, 2023 and 2022
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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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
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,
2023, 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, 2023 and 2022
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:
Plant and buildings 10 – 50 years
Machinery and equipment 1 – 50 years
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, 2023 and 2022
NOTE A – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – Continued
New Accounting Pronouncements
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, the MWMC implemented the following GASB pronouncements:
GASB Statement No. 91 – Conduit Debt Obligations. The objective of this statement is to provide a single
method of reporting conduit debt obligations by issuers and eliminate diversity in practice. The adoption
and implementation of Statement No. 91 did not have a significant impact to the MWMC.
GASB Statement No. 94 – Public-Private and Public-Public Partnerships and Availability Payment
Arrangements. The objective of this statement is to better meet the information needs of financial
statement users by improving comparability of financial statements among governments that enter into
PPPs and APAs and by enhancing the understandability, reliability, relevance, and consistency of
information about PPPs and APAs. The adoption and implementation of Statement No. 94 did not have
a significant impact to the MWMC.
GASB Statement No. 96 – Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements. The objective of this
statement is to provide guidance on the accounting and financial reporting for subscription-based
information technology arrangements (SBITAs) for government end users.
GASB Statement No. 99 – Omnibus 2022. The objective of this statement is to enhance comparability in
the accounting and financial reporting and to improve the consistency of authoritative literature by
addressing practice issues that have been identified during application and implementation of certain
GASB Statements and financial reporting for financial guarantees. The adoption and implementation of
Statement No. 89 did not have a significant impact to the MWMC.
GASB Statements No. 100 and 101 – 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, 2023 for operation
and maintenance costs incurred by the City of Eugene is $2,809,379 ($2,167,738 for 2022). The total costs charged
to MWMC for the year ended June 30, 2023 were $16,121,307 ($14,484,573 for 2022). 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, 2023 and 2022 were $4,972,942 and $4,197,186 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, 2023 was $969,684 ($963,300 for 2022).
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
NOTE B – INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS POLICIES – Continued
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 $1,020,946 ($930,464 for 2022), and the net pension liability of $11,183,247 ($11,578,006 for 2022)
computed for those employees. The total interagency payable due to the cities of Eugene and Springfield is
$13,173,877 ($13,471,771 for 2022.)
NOTE C – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
At June 30, 2023, MWMC was obligated by contracts for uncompleted construction projects for $17,915,811. At
June 30, 2022, the obligation on contracts for capital improvement projects was $2,660,473.
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, 2023, MWMC adopted several transfer
resolutions and supplemental budgets increasing expenditures by $36,842,011. This was funded by adjustments
to beginning cash - carrying forward budget planned, but not spent at the end of FY 2023.
NOTE E – RESTRICTED CASH AND INVESTMENTS
The Commission maintains cash and investments in several fund accounts in accordance with bond resolutions
and Commission authorization. Descriptions of these fund account types are as follows:
System Development Charge Reserves – Used to account for charges assessed and collected in conjunction with
installation of new sewer services in the Regional Sewer System and are restricted by State of Oregon Statutes to
system enhancements and other related capital expenditures.
Investments for Bond Principal and Interest – Used to account for cash and investments restricted by Bond
Indentures of Trust for future payment of principal and interest on debt.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
NOTE E – RESTRICTED CASH AND INVESTMENTS - CONTINUED
State Revolving Loan Reserves – Deposits held for debt service as required by the State of Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality for Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Agreements.
Insurance Reserve - Deposits held by direction of the Commission for use towards future insurance claims.
Detailed amounts for restricted cash and investments were as follows:
2023 2022
State Revolving Fund loan reserves 50,000$ 50,000$
System development charge reserves 6,738,182 9,966,250
Investments for bond principal and interest 2,000,000 2,000,000
Insurance reserve 1,500,000 1,500,000
Total restricted cash and investments 10,288,182$ 13,516,250$
NOTE F – LEASE RECEIVABLE
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, 2023, the value of the lease receivable is $14,120. 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, 2023 was
$13,224, 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, 2023, the value of the lease receivable is $51,434. 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, 2023 was
$50,596, and City of Springfield Metropolitan Water Waste Commission Management recognized lease revenue
of $17,633 during the fiscal year. The lessee has 1 extension option(s), each for 60 months. City of Springfield
Metropolitan Water Waste Commission Management had a termination period of 12 months as of the lease
commencement.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
NOTE F – LEASE RECEIVABLE – continued
BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES:Balance as of Balance as of
July 1, 2022 Additions Reductions June 30, 2023
Lease Receivable
Land
Tower Site - 410 River Avenue 28,745$ -$ 14,625$ 14,120$
Infrastructure
410 River Avenue 68,706 - 17,272 51,434
Total Lease Receivable 97,451$ -$ 31,897$ 65,554$
BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES:Balance as of Balance as of
July 1, 2022 Additions Reductions June 30, 2023
Deferred Inflow of Resources
Land
Tower Site - 410 River Avenue 27,650$ -$ 14,426$ 13,224$
Infrastructure
410 River Avenue 68,229 - 17,633 50,596
Total Deferred Inflow of Resources 95,879$ -$ 32,059$ 63,820$
Future maturities are as follows:
Fiscal Year Principal Payments Interest Payments
2024 31,576$ 511$
2025 17,642 274
2026 16,336 87
65,554$ 872$
Business-Type Activities
Deferred inflow of resources mirror the principal payment maturities described above.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
NOTE G – CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital asset activity for the year ended June 30, 2023 was as follows:
Beginning Decreases and Ending
Balance Increases Reclassifications Balance
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land 8,781,282$ -$ -$ 8,781,282$
Construction in progress 4,591,460 5,568,705 (2,143,160) 8,017,005
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 13,372,742 5,568,705 (2,143,160) 16,798,287
Capital assets, being depreciated:
Land improvements - 19,635 - 19,635
Buildings 168,950,183 1,400,042 (3,439,559) 166,910,666
Machinery and equipment 131,684,838 5,221,311 (77,205) 136,828,944
Studies - 5,760,864 - 5,760,864
Other 5,589,749 - (5,589,749) -
Total capital assets, being depreciated 306,224,770 12,401,852 (9,106,513) 309,520,109
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Land improvements - (2,455) (2,455)
Buildings (94,342,095) (5,941,355) 2,043,123 (98,240,327)
Machinery and equipment (90,870,331) (6,391,381) 74,776 (97,186,936)
Studies - (3,939,954) - (3,939,954)
Other (3,829,016) 3,829,016 - -
Total accumulated depreciation (189,041,442) (12,446,129) 2,117,899 (199,369,672)
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 117,183,328 (44,277) (6,988,614) 110,150,437
Capital assets, net 130,556,070$ 5,524,428$ (9,131,774)$ 126,948,724$
Capital asset activity for the year ended June 30, 2022 was as follows:
Beginning Decreases and Ending
Balance Increases Reclassifications Balance
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land 8,339,727$ 905$ 440,650$ 8,781,282$
Construction in progress 15,862,972 1,772,878 (13,044,390) 4,591,460
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 24,202,699 1,773,783 (12,603,740) 13,372,742
Capital assets, being depreciated:
Buildings 157,608,910 1,536,402 9,804,871 168,950,183
Machinery and equipment 128,720,426 645,486 2,318,926 131,684,838
Other 5,570,114 19,635 - 5,589,749
Total capital assets, being depreciated 291,899,450 2,201,523 12,123,797 306,224,770
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings (88,688,301) (5,864,914) 211,120 (94,342,095)
Machinery and equipment (87,282,368) (3,813,189) 225,226 (90,870,331)
Other (3,630,462) (198,554) - (3,829,016)
Total accumulated depreciation (179,601,131) (9,876,657) 436,346 (189,041,442)
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 112,298,319 (7,675,134) 12,560,143 117,183,328
Capital assets, net 136,501,018$ (5,901,351)$ (43,597)$ 130,556,070$
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
NOTE H – 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, 2023.
NOTE I – 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 $1,158,011 unamortized as of June 30, 2023.
There are no longer specific reserves required by the bond covenants.
As part of the Water bonds covenants MWMC is required to maintain net revenue equal to 1.25 times the annual
debt service of the bonds. MWMC was in compliance with these covenants for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Revenue obligation bonds payable transactions for the year ended June 30, 2023 are as follows:
Final Effective Outstanding Issued Matured Outstanding
Issue Maturity Interest July 1, During During June 30, Due Within
Date Date Rate 2022 Year Year 2023 One Year
Sewer system revenue bonds
serviced by fund revenues:
Series 2016 5/3/2016 2027 1.461% 15,250,000$ -$ 3,410,000$ 11,840,000$ 3,590,000$
Unamortized premium 1,670,378
Due in current year (3,590,000)
Total revenue bonds payable 9,920,378$
Revenue obligation bonds payable transactions for the year ended June 30, 2022 are as follows:
Final Effective Outstanding Issued Matured Outstanding
Issue Maturity Interest July 1, During During June 30, Due Within
Date Date Rate 2021 Year Year 2022 One Year
Sewer system revenue bonds
serviced by fund revenues:
Series 2016 5/3/2016 2027 1.461% 18,495,000$ -$ 3,245,000$ 15,250,000$ 3,410,000$
Unamortized premium 2,170,328
Due in current year (3,410,000)
Total revenue bonds payable 14,010,328$
Fiscal Year Principal Interest
2024 3,590,000$ 419,750$
2025 3,750,000 255,000
2026 3,900,000 102,000
2027 600,000 12,000
11,840,000$ 788,750$
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
NOTE I – LONG TERM DEBT – continued
Maturities of bond principal and interest are as follows:
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.
At June 30, 2023, note payable was as follows:
Beginning Ending Due Within
Balance Additions Reductions Balance One Year
Notes payable 800,000$ -$ (100,000)$ 700,000$ 100,000$
At June 30, 2022, note payable was as follows:
Beginning Ending Due Within
Balance Additions Reductions Balance One Year
Notes payable 900,000$ -$ (100,000)$ 800,000$ 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
2024 100,000$ 3,250$
2025 100,000 2,750
2026 100,000 2,250
2027 100,000 1,750
2028 100,000 1,250
2029-2030 200,000 1,000
Total 700,000$ 12,250$
MWMC maintained a loan reserve of $50,000 as of June 30, 2023 in accordance with the loan agreements with the
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
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Regional Regional
Wastewater Wastewater
Fund Capital Fund Eliminations TotalRevenues:Charges for services 38,993,015$ -$ (387,175)$ 38,605,840$
Investment earnings 327,764 2,469,614 - 2,797,378
Intergovernmental revenue - 124 - 124 Licenses and permits 16,218 - - 16,218 Fines and forfeitures 400 - - 400 Miscellaneous revenue 211,745 13,258 - 225,003
Total revenues 39,549,142 2,482,996 (387,175) 41,644,963
Expenses:Current operating:
CMO 9,320 - - 9,320
Finance 164,174 - - 164,174 Development and public works 20,920,169 387,760 (387,175) 20,920,754 Debt service:
Interest and premium amortization 570,000 (153,353) - 416,647
Depreciation 10,403,006 - - 10,403,006
Total expenses 32,066,669 234,407 (387,175) 31,913,901
Excess of revenues over
(under) expenses 7,482,473 2,248,589 - 9,731,062
Other financing sources (uses):Transfers in 7,140,124 18,110,000 (25,250,124) -
Transfers out (18,110,000) (7,140,124) 25,250,124 -
Capital contributions (5,469) 3,236,481 - 3,231,012 Loss on disposal of capital assets (39,475) - - (39,475)
Total other financing sources (uses) (11,014,820) 14,206,357 - 3,191,537
Change in fund net position (3,532,347) 16,454,946 - 12,922,599
Fund net position, beginning of year 134,479,427 70,656,497 - 205,135,924
Fund net position, end of year 130,947,080$ 87,111,443$ -$ 218,058,523$
Year Ended June 30, 2023
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
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AdjustmentsBudgetto Budget GAAPOriginalRevisedBasisBasisBasisBudgetBudgetActualVarianceActualActualRevenues:
Charges for services 38,916,421$ 38,916,421$ 39,391,549$ 475,128$ (398,534)$ 38,993,015$ Investment earnings 80,000 80,000 305,984 225,984 21,780 327,764 Intergovernmental revenue - - - - - - Licenses and permits 14,706 14,706 16,218 1,512 - 16,218 Fines and forfeitures - - 400 400 - 400
Miscellaneous revenue 700,000 700,000 68,650 (631,350) 143,095 211,745
Total revenues 39,711,127 39,711,127 39,782,801 71,674 (233,659) 39,549,142
Expenses:Current operating:CMO 17,222 17,222 9,320 7,902 - 9,320
Finance 187,593 187,593 164,174 23,419 - 164,174 Development and public works 22,115,080 22,300,080 20,717,399 1,582,681 202,770 20,920,169 Debt service:Principal 3,510,000 3,510,000 3,510,000 - (3,510,000) - Interest 598,550 598,550 598,500 50 (28,500) 570,000 Depreciation - - - - 10,403,006 10,403,006
Total expenses 26,428,445 26,613,445 24,999,393 1,614,052 7,067,276 32,066,669
Excess of revenues over(under) expenses 13,282,682 13,097,682 14,783,408 1,685,726 (7,300,935) 7,482,473
Other financing sources (uses):Transfers in 24,744 24,744 24,744 - 7,115,380 7,140,124 Transfers out (14,600,000) (14,600,000) (14,600,000) - (3,510,000) (18,110,000) Capital contributions - - - - (5,469) (5,469) Gain (loss) on disposal of assets - - - - (39,475) (39,475)
Total other financing sources (uses)(14,575,256) (14,575,256) (14,575,256) - 3,560,436 (11,014,820)
Change in fund net position (1,292,574) (1,477,574) 208,152 1,685,726 (3,740,499) (3,532,347)
Fund net position, beginning of year 12,052,852 13,473,571 13,473,570 - 121,005,857 134,479,427
Fund net position, end of year 10,760,278$ 11,995,997$ 13,681,722$ 1,685,726$ 117,265,358$ 130,947,080$
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
(NON-GAAP BUDGETARY BASIS) - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended June 30, 2023
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
REGIONAL WASTEWATER FUND
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Year Ended June 30, 2023
AdjustmentsBudgetto Budget GAAPOriginalRevisedBasisBasisBasisBudgetBudgetActualVarianceActualActualRevenues:
Charges for services -$ -$ (285,294)$ (285,294)$ 285,294$ -$ Investment earnings 420,000 420,000 2,424,710 2,004,710 44,904 2,469,614 Intergovernmental revenue 10 10 124 114 - 124 Miscellaneous revenue 4,000 4,000 13,291 9,291 (33) 13,258
Total revenues 424,010 424,010 2,152,831 1,728,821 330,165 2,482,996
Expenses:Current operating:Development and public works 3,896,000 5,172,580 3,202,340 1,970,240 (2,814,580) 387,760
Capital projects 30,900,000 66,280,431 4,015,506 62,264,925 (4,015,506) - Debt service:Interest - - - - (153,353) (153,353)
Total expenses 34,796,000 71,453,011 7,217,846 64,235,165 (6,983,439) 234,407
Excess of revenues over(under) expenses (34,371,990) (71,029,001) (5,065,015) 65,963,986 7,313,604 2,248,589
Other financing sources (uses):
Transfers in 14,600,000 14,600,000 14,600,000 - 3,510,000 18,110,000
Transfers out (24,744) (24,744) (24,744) - (7,115,380) (7,140,124) Capital contributions 1,800,000 1,800,000 3,238,506 1,438,506 (2,025) 3,236,481
Total other financing sources (uses)16,375,256 16,375,256 17,813,762 1,438,506 (3,607,405) 14,206,357
Change in fund net position (17,996,734) (54,653,745) 12,748,747 67,402,492 3,706,199 16,454,946
Fund net position, beginning of year 80,718,763 87,185,045 87,185,046 1 (16,528,549) 70,656,497
Fund net position, end of year 62,722,029$ 32,531,300$ 99,933,793$ 67,402,493$ (12,822,350)$ 87,111,443$
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
(NON-GAAP BUDGETARY BASIS) - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
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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, 2023, and have issued our report thereon dated December 18, 2023.
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
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
By:
Ryan T. Pasquarella, Principal
December 18, 2023
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December 18, 2023
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, 2023, and have issued our report thereon dated December 18, 2023. 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 5, 2023, 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. During the year, MWMC
implemented several new GASB pronouncements. See the notes to the basic financial statements for details. 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.
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 our audit procedures. There were no corrected or uncorrected
misstatements.
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 18, 2023.
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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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, 2023 and
2022, 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 18,
2023.
Financial Statements
We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement
letter dated June 5, 2023 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.
MWMC Commission
Bill Inge
Lane County Citizen
MWMC President
Jennifer Yeh
Eugene City Councilor
MWMC Vice President
Pat Farr
Lane County Commissioner
Christopher Hazen
Eugene Citizen
Doug Keeler
Springfield Citizen
Joe Pishioneri
Springfield City Councilor
Peter Ruffier
Eugene Citizen
Administration
Matt Stouder
MWMC Executive Officer
City of Springfield
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
(541) 726-3694
FAX (541) 726-2309
Operations
Michelle Miranda
Wastewater Director
City of Eugene
410 River Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97404
(541) 682-8600
FAX (541) 682-8601
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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.
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:
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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.
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 following 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 MWMC 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 MWMC of the supplemental
information and the auditor’s report thereon.
With respect to the required supplementary information accompanying the
financial statements:
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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.
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 evaluation of MWMC’s ability to continue as a going
concern, including significant conditions and events present, and we believe that our
use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate.
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
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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 balance sheet date that could change
materially within the next year. Concentrations refer to volumes of business,
revenues, available sources of supply, or markets or geographic areas for which
events could occur that would significantly disrupt normal finances within the next
year.
We have identified and disclosed to you the laws, regulations, and provisions of
contracts and grant agreements that could have a direct and material effect on
financial statement amounts, including legal and contractual provisions for reporting
specific activities in separate funds.
There are no:
Violations or possible violations of laws or regulations, or provisions of contracts
or grant agreements whose effects should be considered for disclosure in the
financial statements or as a basis for recording a loss contingency, including
applicable budget laws and regulations.
Unasserted claims or assessments that our lawyer has advised are probable of
assertion and must be disclosed in accordance with GASB-62.
Other liabilities or gain or loss contingencies that are required to be accrued or
disclosed by GASB-62
Continuing disclosure consent decree agreements or filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission and we have filed updates on a timely basis in
accordance with the agreements (Rule 240, 15c2-12).
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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 24-25 CIP Budget,
the FY 24-25 AMCP Budget, and the associated 5-Year Capital Plan are based on the following:
2004 MWMC Facilities Plan (2004 FP), 2014 Partial Facilities Plan Update, Resiliency Planning
Study (Disaster Mitigation & Recovery Plan – March 2020), and recent 2023 infrastructure
evaluation. 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 renewed 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 was 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)
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Capital Program Funding and Financial Planning Methods and Policies
This annual budget document presents the FY 24-25 CIP Budget, the FY 24-25 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 2019 Financial 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 most 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. Some projects are created with a CIP project sheet due to the nature and
complexity of the project. 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, supply chain impacts, 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.
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Regional Wastewater Capital Program Status and Budget
CIP Project Status and Budget
The FY 24-25 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 24-25 project budgets is $69,120,000. Each capital project represented in the FY 24-25
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/driver (the reason
for the project), the funding schedule for the project, and the project’s expected final cost and
cash flow information. 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 23-24:
▪ Poplar Harvest Management Services - P80083
Carryover Capital Projects
All or a portion of remaining funding for active capital projects are carried forward to the
MWMC FY 24-25 budget. The on-going carryover projects are:
▪ Administration Building Improvements - P80104
▪ Electrical Switchgear & Transformer Replacement - P80115
▪ Water Quality Trading Program - P80112
▪ Class A Disinfection Facilities - P80098
▪ Aeration Basin Upgrades (2023-2026) - P80113
▪ Glenwood Pump Station Upgrade - P80064
▪ Comprehensive Facility Plan Update - P80101
▪ WPCF Stormwater Infrastructure - P80111
▪ Resiliency Follow-Up - P80109
▪ Recycled Water Demonstration Projects - P80099
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.
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New Projects for FY 24-25
▪ Waste Activated Sludge Thickening - P80078
▪ Repair Clarifiers & Final Treatment - P80118
▪ Facility Plan Engineering Services - P80110
FY 24-25 Capital Budget Summary (Exhibit 12)
Exhibit 12 displays the adjusted budget and end-of-year expenditure estimates for FY 23-24, the
amount of funding projected to be carried over to FY 24-25 and additional funding for existing
and/or new projects in FY 24-25.
FY 23-24
ADJUSTED
BUDGET
FY 23-24
ESTIMATED
ACTUALS
FY 23-24
CARRYOVER
TO FY 24-25
NEW
FUNDING
FOR FY 24-25
TOTAL
FY 24-25
BUDGET
Project to be Completed in FY 23-24
Poplar Harvest Management Services 258,891 258,800 0 0 0
Projects to be Carried Over to FY 24-25
Administration Building Improvements 18,454,853 4,254,853 14,200,000 8,000,000 22,200,000
Electrical Switchgear & Transformer Replacement 19,882,462 3,282,462 16,600,000 0 16,600,000
Water Quality Trading Program 12,239,974 769,974 11,470,000 0 11,470,000
Class A Disinfection Facilities 6,825,572 225,572 6,600,000 1,500,000 8,100,000
Aeration System Upgrades (2023 to 2026)4,195,765 1,595,765 2,600,000 600,000 3,200,000
Glenwood Pump Station Upgrade 1,898,846 198,846 1,700,000 0 1,700,000
Comprehensive Facilities Plan Update 3,215,206 1,765,206 1,450,000 0 1,450,000
WPCF Stormwater Infrastructure 400,000 80,000 320,000 200,000 520,000
Resiliency Follow-Up 1,289,367 230,000 300,000 0 300,000
Recycled Water Demonstration Projects 334,621 34,621 80,000 0 80,000
New Projects in FY 24-25
Waste Activated Sludge Thickening 0 0 0 1,500,000 1,500,000
Repair Clarifiers & Final Treatment 0 0 0 1,500,000 1,500,000
Facility Plan Engineering Services 0 0 0 500,000 500,000
TOTAL Capital Projects $68,995,557 $12,696,099 $55,320,000 $13,800,000 $69,120,000
EXHIBIT 12
Summary of FY 24-25 MWMC Construction Program Capital Budget
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FY 24-25 Asset Management Capital Program and Budget
The AMCP consists of the following three programs:
▪ Equipment Replacement
▪ Major Rehabilitation
▪ Major Capital Outlay
The FY 24-25 budget of each program is described below.
Equipment Replacement Program - Budget
The FY 24-25 Capital Programs budget includes $1,415,000 in Equipment Replacement
purchases that are identified on the table below.
Gravity Belt Thickener (x2) – Scheduled major rebuild of both GBT units, including all wear parts.
Bar Screen (x2), Pretreatment – Major rebuild of main components due to increased corrective
maintenance.
Actuator, Gate (x11), Pretreatment – Need to replace due to obsolete replacement parts.
Grit Channel Drive Chain (x1), Pretreatment – Scheduled major rebuild, and will be using plastic
components to increase longevity in a corrosive environment.
Polymer Feeder, Dewatering Facility, BMF – Rebuild key components rather than a complete
replacement.
Hypochlorite Tank #3 Rebuild – Rebuild the failed bottom and inner lining of the storage tank.
Project Description
FY 24-25
Proposed Budget
Gravity Belt Thickener (x2)$400,000
Bar Screen (x2), Pretreatment 300,000
Actuator, Gate (x11), Pretreatment 110,000
Grit Channel Drive Chain (x1), Pretreatment 100,000
Polymer Feeder, Dewatering Facility, BMF 90,000
Hypochlorite Tank #3 Rebuild, Final 80,000
Hypochlorite (SHC) Metering Pump, Final (x4)80,000
Bisulfite (SBS) Metering Pump, Final (x3)60,000
Gate, Slide (x6), Pretreatment 60,000
Gearbox, Helical Gear Reducer (x4), Pretreatment 60,000
Drive, Variable Frequency (x2), Digester 30,000
Truck, Micro, Facilities 25,000
Air Compressor, Pretreatment 20,000
Total $1,415,000
Equipment Replacement
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Hypochlorite (SHC) Metering Pump, Final (x4) – Connections between mechanical and electrical
components need replacement to ensure permit compliance.
Bisulfite (SBS) Metering Pump, Final (x3) – Connections between mechanical and electrical
components need replacement to ensure permit compliance.
Gate, Slide (x6), Pretreatment – Original 1980s gates are corroded, failing, not sealing properly, and
need to be replaced.
Gearbox, Helical Gear Reducer (x4), Pretreatment – Original 1980s gearboxes for the slide gates are
beyond repair and need to be replaced.
Drive, Variable Frequency (x2), Digester – These are older series models used for digested sludge
pumps and parts are difficult to acquire.
Truck, Micro, Facilities – This truck has become unsafe and parts are no longer available for repairs.
Air Compressor, Pretreatment – As the backup source of compressed air to the west side of the plant,
this compressor is not reliable and greater capacity is needed.
Major Rehabilitation Program - Budget
The FY 24-25 Capital Programs budget includes $1,820,000 for Major Rehabilitation projects
that are identified on the table below.
Asphalt Rehabilitation, Plant and BMF – Implementation of the condition assessment
recommendations to repair the Air-Drying Beds (ADBs) at the Biosolids Management Facility (BMF), as
well as roadways and parking lots at the main plant, BMF, and regional pump stations.
Dewatering Facility, Roof Replacement – Condition assessment by staff and contractor have
determined the need to reapply liquid waterproofing product.
Hypochlorite Delivery System Rebuild – Existing hypochlorite piping is damaged, creating operational
and safety concerns. This will simplify piping manifolds, upsize piping to match pump manufacturer
recommendations, and repair drain piping.
Project Description
FY 24-25
Proposed Budget
Asphalt Rehabilitation, Plant and BMF $1,300,000
Dewatering Facility, Roof Replacement, BMF 175,000
Hypochlorite Delivery System Rebuild, Phase 2 110,000
Groundwater Monitoring Wells, Biocycle Farm and BRS 100,000
Roof Replacement, Control Building, BRS 75,000
Interior Remodeling, MWMC Project Trailer, Plant 30,000
Operations/Maintenance Building Improvements 30,000
Total $1,820,000
Major Rehabilitation
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Groundwater Monitoring Wells – Evaluation and maintenance of the groundwater monitoring well
networks at the Biocycle Farm and BRS to support groundwater protection programs.
Roof Replacement, Control Building, BRS – Condition assessment by staff and contractor is
recommending installation of a new roofing assembly over the existing roof.
Interior Remodeling, MWMC Project Trailer – The office spaces and amenities in the project trailer
need to be upgraded or replaced.
Operations/Maintenance Building Improvements – Allocation for small-scale facility improvements.
Major Capital Outlay
The FY 24-25 Capital Program budget includes $900,000 for the Major Capital items listed below.
Waste Gas Burner, RNG Facility – Originally eliminated during value engineering, a flare dedicated to
burning waste gas from the Renewable Natural Gas process will increase uptime of the facility.
Comprehensive Security Upgrade, Design Engineering – This project will focus on conducting a
comprehensive security assessment of the main plant, Biosolids Management Facility, Poplar Farm,
Beneficial Reuse Site, and regional pump stations, and the design for recommended improvements.
Asset Management Capital Budget Summary
The following table summarizes the FY 24-25 Asset Management Capital Program Budget by
project type showing a total AMCP budget of $4,135,000.
Project Description
FY 24-25
Proposed Budget
Waste Gas Burner, RNG Facility 550,000$
Comprehensive Security Upgrade, Design Engineering 350,000
Total 900,000$
Major Capital
Project Description
FY 24-25
Proposed Budget
Equipment Replacement $1,415,000
Major Rehabilitation 1,820,000
Major Capital 900,000
Total $4,135,000
Asset Management Capital Project Budget
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FY 25-26 Asset Management Capital Program Status and Budget
The AMCP consists of the following programs:
▪ Equipment Replacement
▪ Major Rehabilitation
▪ Major Capital Outlay
The FY 25-26 budget and status of each program is described below.
Equipment Replacement Program – Budget Forecast
The FY 25-26 Capital Programs budget includes $2,375,000 in Equipment Replacement
purchases that are identified in the table below.
Screw Pumps, Pretreatment – Following a condition assessment scheduled for 2024, this could entail
rebuilding the screw flights and regrouting the screw trough.
Motor Control Centers, Pretreatment – The motor control centers that operate the screw pumps have
degraded due to exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas. There may be a project to relocate them to a less
corrosive environment.
Tractor Loader, Integrated Tool Carrier, BMF – The ITC is beyond repair and needs replacing.
Hypochlorite Tank Rebuild, Final – Replace the failing false bottom and inner lining of the tank.
ICP System, High Metals, Lab – The current system has reached end of service life. This system is used
to perform regulatory, permit required water quality analysis.
Project Description
FY 25-26
Planned Budget
Screw Pumps, Pretreatment (x4)$1,000,000
Motor Control Centers, Screw Pumps, Pretreatment (x4)500,000
Tractor Loader, Integrated Tool Carrier, BMF 400,000
Hypochlorite Tank #1 Rebuild, Final 85,000
ICP System, High Metals, ESB Laboratory 75,000
Pickup Truck, 3/4 Ton, Longbox, Maintenance 70,000
Pickup Truck, 4WD, Facilities 65,000
Pickup Truck, Crew Cab, BMF 60,000
Passenger Vehicle, SUV, Maintenance 60,000
TOC Analyzer, Nutrients, ESB Laboratory 40,000
Acid Distillation System, ESB Labs 20,000
Total $2,375,000
Equipment Replacement
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Pickup Truck, ¾ Ton, Longbox, Maintenance – All vehicle replacements are following the
recommendations from City of Eugene Fleet staff based on the cost of ownership which includes aspects
like frequency and cost of repairs, availability of parts, age, mileage, and fuel economy.
Pickup Truck, 4WD, Facilities – See above.
Pickup Truck, Crew Cab, BMF – See above.
Passenger Vehicle, SUV, Maintenance – See above.
TOC Analyzer, Nutrients, Lab – The current system has reached end of service life. This system is used
to perform permit required water quality analysis.
Acid Distillation System, Lab – 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 25-26 Capital Programs budget includes $1,120,000 for Major Rehabilitation projects
that are identified in the table below.
Spot Repairs and Recoating, Secondary Rake Arms (x4) – Periodic spot repairs to the coatings are
necessary to continue to protect the steel structure.
Coating, Raw Sewage Pumps – Following a condition assessment scheduled for 2024, this would
reapply a protective industrial coating to the steel screws.
Coating, Grit Channels – Remove and reapply an industrial coating to protect the structural concrete
from corrosive hydrogen sulfide gas.
Coating, Digester #1 Interior Dome – Following a condition assessment scheduled for 2024, the interior
coating of the digester may need to be replaced. This budget request is to supplement the reappropriated
(unspent) allocation from FY23 due to cost increases.
Operations/Maintenance Building Improvements – Allocation for small-scale facility improvements.
Project Description
FY 25-26
Planned Budget
Spot Repairs and Recoating, Clarifier Rake Arms, Secondary (x4)$600,000
Coating, Raw Sewage Pumps, Pretreatment (x4)240,000
Coating, Grit Channels, Pretreatment (x2)150,000
Coating, Interior Dome #1, Digesters 80,000
Operations/Maintenance Building Improvements 50,000
Total $1,120,000
Major Rehabilitation
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Major Capital - Budget
The FY 25-26 Capital Program budget includes $1,000,000 for the Major Capital items listed below.
Comprehensive Security Upgrade – Based on previous security assessment work, funding will be
needed for the construction of selected security improvements to the main plant, Biosolids Management
Facility, Poplar Farm, Beneficial Reuse Site, and regional pump stations.
Summary of FY 25-26 Asset Management Capital Program Budget
Project Description
FY 25-26
Planned Budget
Comprehensive Security Upgrade, Regional Facilities 1,000,000$
Total 1,000,000$
Major Capital
Project Description
FY 25-26
Planned Budget
Equipment Replacement $2,375,000
Major Rehabilitation 1,120,000
Major Capital Outlay 1,000,000
Total $4,495,000
Asset Management Capital Project Budget
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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 23-24 Budget that has been carried forward by one year to FY 24-25. 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
$138,630,000 in planned capital projects and $15,623,000 planned asset management capital
projects for an overall 5-Year Capital Plan Budget of $154,253,000.
FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 TOTAL
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Non-Process Facilities and Facilities Planning
Comprehensive Facilities Plan Update 1,450,000 1,450,000
Facility Plan Engineering Services 500,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 1,140,000
Partial Facility Plan Update 650,000 650,000
Conveyance Systems
Glenwood Pump Station Upgrade 1,700,000 1,700,000
Plant Performance Improvements
Administration Building Improvements 22,200,000 22,200,000
Electrical Switchgear & Transformer Replacement 16,600,000 16,600,000
Water Quality Trading Program 11,470,000 11,470,000
Class A Disinfection Facilities 8,100,000 8,100,000
Aeration System Upgrades (2023 to 2026)3,200,000 24,400,000 27,600,000
Waste Activated Sludge Thickening 1,500,000 5,000,000 6,500,000
Repair Clarifiers & Final Treatment 1,500,000 3,500,000 5,000,000 10,000,000
WPCF Stormwater Infrastructure 520,000 520,000
Resiliency Follow-Up 300,000 800,000 800,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 6,900,000
Recycled Water Demonstration Projects 80,000 220,000 300,000
Owosso Bridge Seismic Upgrades 1,000,000 5,500,000 6,500,000
Tertiary Filtration - Phase 2 7,000,000 10,000,000 17,000,000
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $69,120,000 $35,080,000 $11,460,000 $9,810,000 $13,160,000 $138,630,000
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Equipment Replacement 1,415,000 2,375,000 1,037,000 1,499,000 2,547,000 8,873,000
Major Rehabilitation 1,820,000 1,120,000 990,000 505,000 415,000 4,850,000
Major Capital Outlay 900,000 1,000,000 - - - 1,900,000
TOTAL ASSET MANAGEMENT $4,135,000 $4,495,000 $2,027,000 $2,004,000 $2,962,000 $15,623,000
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $73,255,000 $39,575,000 $13,487,000 $11,814,000 $16,122,000 $154,253,000
EXHIBIT 13
Regional Wastewater 5-Year Capital Programs
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COMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES PLAN UPDATE (P80101)
Description: This will be the first MWMC Comprehensive Facilities Plan Update since the 2004
Facilities Plan. The Comprehensive Facilities Plan comprises three distinct volumes:
MWMC Integrated Plan, Process Facilities Plan, and MWMC Opportunities Plan.
Together, these volumes address the current environment and drivers for the MWMC, the
regulatory and operational considerations for wastewater services, and the cross-
community opportunities to advance the MWMC’s work. The update includes WPCF
stormwater planning, capital/facilities planning, system development charge evaluation,
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’s November 1, 2022
NPDES permit was the next permit update since May 1, 2002.
Status: As of December 2023, consultant task order work began in December 2022 for P80101
Facilities Planning and some evaluation of MWMC existing infrastructure occurred in
2023. The WPCF stormwater master plan information is dated December 2021.
Justification: Evaluate and plan for future MWMC conveyance and treatment upgrades and solutions to
meet regulatory requirements, preserve public health, support community growth, protect
the Willamette River, and provide financial responsible wastewater services.
Project Driver: Provide MWMC comprehensive facilities planning to develop the capital program and
recommendations for the upcoming 20-years. Provide information for the MWMC 2019
Financial Plan policies related to Capital Planning and Financing. A current Facilities
Plan is required for certain project financial approvals.
Project Trigger: The 2021 stormwater planning portion for the WPCF was triggered to address local
building permit requirements for MWMC upcoming construction projects. The remaining
project scope is focusing on MWMC planning for the next 20 years and beyond.
Estimated Project Cost: $3,550,000
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 = $211,217; FY 23-24 = $1,765,205;
FY 24-25 = $1,450,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $334,795 $1,765,205 $1,450,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,550,000
Total Cost $334,795 $1,765,205 $1,450,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,550,000
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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 support. The related project P80090 for consultant services
closed out in FY 21-22.
Status: Pursuant to the issuance of the 2022 NPDES permit, MWMC representatives began
updating the Facilities Plan under P80101 and will need follow up support via P80110
Facility Plan Engineering Services. As required by the NPDES permit #102486 (page 12
and 38) 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 via P80110.
Project Trigger: Ongoing need.
Estimated Cost: $1,140,000 (2024 to 2029)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 24-25 = $500,000; FY 25-26 = $160,000; FY 26-27 = $160,000;
FY 27-28 = $160,000; FY 28-29 = $160,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $0 $0 $500,000 $160,000 $160,000 $160,000 $160,000 $1,140,000
Total Cost $0 $0 $500,000 $160,000 $160,000 $160,000 $160,000 $1,140,000
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PARTIAL FACILITY PLAN UPDATE (P80103)
Description: This project provides a 5-year update to the Comprehensive Facilities Plan (P80101) that
will help verify and re-evaluate the MWMC assumptions, projections, and project cost
estimates. The Partial Facilities Plan Update (P80103) 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 Facilities Plan
recommendations are current and recommended projects are adapted and adopted based
on the newest available information.
Project Driver: Ongoing goal to keep MWMC planning up to date.
Project Trigger: Scheduled update. The next MWMC NPDES permit renewal date is September 30, 2027.
Estimated Project Cost: $650,000 (continue to evaluate before 2027)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 27-28 = $320,000; FY 28-29 = $330,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $650,000 $0 $650,000
Total Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $650,000 $0 $650,000
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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 were installed in 1995 with space for two additional pumps to be added when
wastewater 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 December 2023, the Commission approved moving forward with consultant
services for design phase work in 2024. One existing pump can provide peak output
around 3,500 GPM (5.04 MGD). The Eugene/Springfield subbasin future peak output
needed is estimated to be around 7.5 MGD for Glenwood pump station with the largest
pump out of service.
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: Information from 2023 onsite testing of existing pump/pipe system identified the need to
upgrade the Glenwood pump station.
Estimated Project Cost: $2,050,000 (continue to evaluate project cost estimates in 2024 and 2025)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 20-21 = $1,426; FY 21-22 = $43,259; FY 22-23 = $106,469; FY 23-24 = $198,846;
FY 24-25 = $1,700,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $151,154 $198,846 $1,700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,050,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $151,154 $198,846 $1,700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,050,000
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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: a) constructing a
new 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).
Alternatives were studied to meet workspace needs and a decision to construct a new
building in the existing building’s footprint was selected by the MWMC. A new
Administration/Operations Building is in the final stages of design with temporary
operations space planned in the existing Maintenance Building for operations during
construction.
Status: As of December 2023, the project team and design consultant are at 90% design
development, have submitted for permitting, and anticipate construction bidding in the
first half of 2024. The MWMC was updated on December 8, 2023, and provided with
construction cost estimates.
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 has 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 a Cascadia Zone
earthquake.
Project Trigger: Expansion and changes needed for functionality, safety, and natural disaster resiliency.
Estimated Project Cost: $28,000,000 (continue to evaluate project cost estimates prior to bidding)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 20-21 = $17,937; FY 21-22 = $209,786; FY 22-23 = $1,317,424.
FY 23-24 = $4,254,853; FY 24-25 = $19,000,000; FY 25-26 = $3,200,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $1,545,147 $4,254,853 $22,200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $28,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $1,545,147 $4,254,853 $22,200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $28,000,000
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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. Within the switchgear are medium voltage
breakers to safely isolate the facility from the electricity provider (EWEB), as well as
protect the utility from electrical faults at the site. This project will replace and upgrade
the existing switchgears and medium voltage transformers.
Status: As of December 2023, consultant is developing the 60% design and estimating project
costs. On November 17, 2023, the MWMC approved continuing design consultant
services to create a P80115 construction bid package. Bidding of the work is anticipated
in late 2024.
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 impact 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, long equipment lead times, 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 2024)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 22-23 = $117,538; FY 23-24 = $3,282,462; FY 24-25 = $8,500,000;
FY 25-26 = $4,100,000; FY 26-27 = $4,000,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $117,538 $3,282,462 $16,600,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $117,538 $3,282,462 $16,600,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000,000
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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 and/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 December 2023, the MWMC has recorded 48.64 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 November 2022.
Project Driver: Implementation of updated thermal load limits in the MWMC’s 2022 NPDES permit.
Project Trigger: The NPDES permit renewal includes a 15-year Compliance Schedule with a 5-year
milestone of 200 Mkcal/day of credits due by October 2027.
Estimated Project Cost: $13 million (timing estimate from 2022 to 2033)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 22-23 = $760,026; FY 23-24 = $769,974; FY 24-25 = $1,200,000;
FY 25-26 = $3,000,000; FY 26-27 = $3,000,000; FY 27-28 = $1,150,000;
FY 28-29 = $10,000; FY 29-30 = $10,000; FY 30-31 = $1,000,000;
FY 31-32 = $1,000,000; FY 32-33 = $1,100,000.
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other $760,026 $769,974 $11,470,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,000,000
Total Cost $760,026 $769,974 $11,470,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,000,000
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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 2024, the project team is evaluating the MWMC existing filtration system
and has active grant applications for potential funding in Fall of 2024. The P80098 design
package is at 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. The May 2023 MWMC
Thermal Load Mitigation Study submitted to DEQ for NPDES permit compliance
requirements identifies the 1.3 million gallon per day (MGD) Class A recycled water
facilities as an asset strategy towards meeting final effluent thermal load limits.
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: $9.5 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 = $56,904; FY 23-24 = $225,573; FY 24-25 = $7,400,000;
FY 25-26 = $700,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $1,174,427 $225,573 $8,100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9,500,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $1,174,427 $225,573 $8,100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9,500,000
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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 2023: 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). The MWMC project is a case example for DEQ’s advancement of Oregon
recycled water regulatory approvals.
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. The project is identified as a
permit compliance strategy with DEQ.
Project Trigger: The MWMC 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 (continue to monitor P80099 costing)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 19-20 = $27,899; FY 20-21 = $16,859 FY 21-22 = $11,121; FY 22-23 = $19,501;
FY 23-24 = $34,620; FY 24-25 = $75,000; FY 25-26 = $85,000;
FY 26-27 = $140,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $75,380 $34,620 $80,000 $220,000 $0 $0 $0 $410,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $75,380 $34,620 $80,000 $220,000 $0 $0 $0 $410,000
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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 2024, the consultant submitted the 60% design package for P80113 project
team review. Construction cost estimates are anticipated in early 2024.
Justification: Update aging (1984) equipment/systems such as piping, electrical, communication
technology, blowers, HVAC, and other components related to the aeration system which
is part of the secondary treatment process.
Project Driver: Ongoing efforts to keep MWMC existing systems reliable and achieve required
performance outcomes to address the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit #102486.
Project Trigger: Need to address aging aeration systems for reliability and performance upgrades.
Estimated Project Cost: $30,000,000 (continue to evaluate cost estimates during the P80113 design development)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 22-23 = $804,235; FY 23-24 = $1,595,765; FY 24-25 = $3,200,000;
FY 25-26 = $4,100,000; FY 26-27 = $9,000,000; FY 27-28 = $9,000,000;
FY 28-29 = $2,300,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $804,235 $1,595,765 $3,200,000 $24,400,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $804,235 $1,595,765 $3,200,000 $24,400,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000,000
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WASTE ACTIVATED SLUDGE THICKENING (P80078)
Description: Third Gravity Belt Thickener (GBT) with associated at-grade building. Assumes
additional basement floor space is not required. Treatment plant staff would like to
reconsider the P80078 solution/technology moving forward.
Status: Continue to monitor the timing of this project and P80101 facility planning findings in
2024/2025.
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.
Project Trigger: Exceeding solids and hydraulic loading rate design criteria.
Estimated Project Cost: $6,500,000 (evaluate cost estimates during P80078 design development phase)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 24-25 = $1,300,000; FY 25-26 = $3,000,000; FY 26-27 = $2,200,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $1,500,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $6,500,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $0 $1,500,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $6,500,000
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REPAIR CLARIFIERS & FINAL TREATMENT (P80118)
Description: In 2023, condition assessment efforts found existing structures needing repair work
related to primary clarifiers (1980) and final treatment (1983). This project will look for
solutions to repair and/or replace existing concrete and other systems related to MWMC
past construction contracts C2 (primary treatment) and C6 (final treatment).
Status: As of January 2024, staff is seeking P80118 budgeting to begin July 1, 2024 to start-up
the project (scoping, consultant selection, pre-design/evaluation, design, etc.).
Justification: Need to continue fixing aging infrastructure based on existing conditions and risk.
Project Driver: Repair and/or replace existing infrastructure.
Project Trigger: Fix structural system issues before impacting the MWMC treatment plant process.
Estimated Project Cost: $10,000,000 (evaluate cost estimates during design development)
Estimated Cash Flow: FY 24-25 = $1,000,000; FY 25-26 = $4,000,000; FY 26-27 = $4,400,000;
FY 27-28 = $600,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $1,500,000 $3,500,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $10,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $0 $1,500,000 $3,500,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $10,000,000
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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 2023, Jacobs staff provided a Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) dated
December 16, 2021 with consultant recommendations including the need to update the
WPCF existing CUP related to stormwater systems. Staff continues to monitor the
MWMC upcoming construction projects and facilities planning work via project P80101.
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 23-24 = $80,000; FY 24-25 = $450,000; FY 25-26 = $70,000
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $80,000 $520,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $600,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $80,000 $520,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $600,000
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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 relate to
the Eugene/Springfield community.
Status: As of January 2024, 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/or 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 consultants for on-call services through March 2026.
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 = $13,408; FY 23-24 = $230,000;
FY 24-25 = $300,000; FY 25-26 = $800,000; FY 26-27 = $800,000; FY 27-28 =
$2,000,000; FY 28-29 = $3,000,000; and continue the MWMC mitigation work estimated
over $34 million.
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $230,000 $300,000 $800,000 $800,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $7,130,000
Other $190,633 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $190,633
Total Cost $190,633 $230,000 $300,000 $800,000 $800,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $7,321,000
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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
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 (older Project P80096).
Estimated Project Cost: $6,500,000 (evaluate cost estimating during design development)
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
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $5,500,000 $0 $0 $6,500,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $5,500,000 $0 $0 $6,500,000
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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 P80102 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
limits, 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
Expenditure/Category:
Prior
Years
2023-24
Est. Act.2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 Total
Design/Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,000,000 $10,000,000 $17,000,000
Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,000,000 $10,000,000 $17,000,000
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AGENDA VI.
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RESTATED AND AMENDED AGREEMENT
METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
THIS RESTATED AND AMENDED AGREEMENT was entered into the 6..JI..b day of
:J't..l~ , 2005 by the City of SPRINGFIELD and the City of EUGENE, municipal
corpor 1ons of the State of Oregon, and LANE COUNTY, a political subdiVISIOn of the
State of Oregon, herein referred to as Governing Bodies. The original Agreement dated
February 9, 1977, was previously amended January 4, 1978, February 16, 1982, July
19, 1991 and April 3, 1998 which amendments have been incorporated herein.
RECITALS:
1. The Governing Bodies have adopted the plan of land use development known as
the Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan and have designated in the plan
an Urban Growth Boundary within which urban services may be provided. The Urban
Growth Boundary includes the two Cities (urban lands) and certain unincorporated
areas surrounding the Cities which lies entirely within the County (urbanizable land).
2. The area within the Urban Growth Boundary, as now or hereafter designated, is a
metropolitan area because of its urban character and the close interrelationship
between the two Cities and all parts of the area.
3. The urban character of the area makes high quality sewage treatment necessary.
4. Federal funding policy requires sewage treatment and disposal within the Urban
Growth Boundary to be provided on a unified, metropolitan basis.
5. In order to plan for sewerage on a unified basis within the Urban Growth Boundary,
the Cities and the County entered into an agreement January 8, 197 4, establishing the
Metropolitan Sewer Advisory Commission.
6. The Cities have the authority under their charters to provide for all aspects of
sewerage, are providing it presently for parties within their respective boundaries, and
are concerned that it be provided adequately in their environs so as to prevent health
hazards.
7. The County, while not presently providing sewerage, has the authority under its
charter to do so, has extensive duties under state laws regarding public sanitation, and
is concerned about hazards to public health that arise from inadequate sewerage in the
area.
8. Under their Charters and the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Cities and County may
cooperate in providing sewerage and may enter into contracts to carry on that function
jointly or by transferring the function to one of the governmental units.
9. The Cities and the County are determined to provide sewerage on a unified basis
within the Urban Growth Boundary.
Restated and Amended Agreement-Page 1 of 9 June, 2005 (doc.102151)
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10. In the parties' opinions, it is not convenient or desirable for any one of them singly
to assume or be granted the responsibility for providing sewerage within the Urban
Growth Boundary. The parties do believe that a separate commission should be
established for that purpose.
11. The parties adopt this Agreement in compliance with ORS 190.010 and 190.085 to
create an intergovernmental entity with the powers described in ORS 190.080.
DEFINITIONS:
1. Bonds. Bonds, notes, loans and other borrowings of the Commission that assist
the Commission in carrying out the Facilities Plan.
2. Cl P. The list of capital improvement projects that is included in the Commission's
annual budget and approved annually by the Governing Bodies.
3. Facilities Plan. The Commission's 2004 Facilities Plan as periodically updated
pursuant to Section 3.n of this Agreement.
4. Financial Plan. The Commission's 2003 Financial Plan as periodically updated
pursuant to Section 3.f of this Agreement.
5. Local Sewerage Facilities. All other publicly owned sewerage facilities within the
Urban Growth Boundary.
6. Metro Plan. The Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan as amended
from time-to-time.
7. Regional Sewerage Facilities. That part of the sewerage system, as defined in
Appendix "A" of this Agreement, as it may subsequently be modified with the
concurrence of the Governing Bodies. The Commission has responsibility for the
Regional Sewerage Facilities.
8. Sewage: The contents of a sewer.
9. Sewer. A conduit to carry off water and wastewater.
10. Sewerage. All or part of a system used for the collection, transmission, treatment
and disposal of sewage.
11. Urban Growth Boundary. The Urban Growth Boundary is the projected geographic
area within which a full range of urban services will need to be extended or provided to
accommodate urban development as set forth in the Metro Plan.
AGREEMENTS:
1. Commission: The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, herein
referred to as Commission, is hereby established as an intergovernmental entity
pursuant to ORS 190.010, 190.080 and 190.085 to function under the authority of this
Restated and Amended Agreement-Page 2 of 9 June, 2005 (doc.102151)
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Agreement. The Commission replaced the Metropolitan Sewer Advisory Commission
effective February 9, 1977.
2. General Function: The Commission shall construct, operate and maintain the
Regional Sewerage Facilities. The Commission shall finance these facilities in
accordance with the Commission's Financial Plan. The Commission shall have all the
powers allowed to an intergovernmental entity under ORS Chapter 190, as it may be
amended from time to time, and any other statute that grants powers to such
intergovernmental entities for purposes of carrying out the Specific Functions set forth in
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3. Specific Functions: The specific functions of the Commission shall be to:
a. Construct, maintain and operate the Regional Sewerage Facilities.
b. Facilitate the completion of the process of transferring ownership to the
Commission of the Existing Sewerage Facilities as defined in Appendix "A" Section VI.
The transfer of ownership process shall proceed in a timely manner as determined by
the mutual agreement of the Commission and the Cities of Eugene and Springfield.
The transfer of ownership process shall include consideration of the following factors:
1. Original source of funds for acquisitions, construction, maintenance,
equipment replacement, and major rehabilitation; and
2. Achieving equity among regional sewer users within the Urban Growth
Boundary.
c. Salvage abandoned sewerage facilities.
d. Implement the Financial Plan and annual budget for the regional sewerage
facilities.
e. Recommend to the Governing bodies a schedule of sewer user charges and
system development charges for regional sewer services. The Commission's
recommendation shall separately set forth:
1. The rates and amounts that the Commission reasonably determines
are necessary to meet Bond covenants, and to achieve and maintain an unenhanced
credit rating of A for the Commission's Bonds from at least one nationally recognized
rating agency; and
2. Such additional rates and amounts that the Commission determines
are appropriate to adequately fund the actions necessary to perform the Commission's
functions under this Agreement.
f. Update the Financial Plan, as necessary from time to time, so as to provide
guidance for the generation of revenue sufficient for the Commission to fulfill its
functions under the Agreement. Any update of the Financial Plan shall be designed to
promote the following objectives:
Restated and Amended Agreement-Page 3 of 9 June, 2005 (doc.102151) .
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1. Establishing revenue adequacy to provide for long-term health and
stability of the regional sewerage facilities through a program of monthly sewer user
charges, and system development charges that are imposed uniformly throughout the
service area to achieve full cost recovery;
2. Fully funding the needs for equipment replacement and major
rehabilitation to address the long-term preservation of the Regional Sewerage Facilities
capital assets;
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3. Fully funding a program of capital improvements to address capacity,
regulatory and efficiency/effectiveness needs;
4. Ensuring equity between newly connected and previously connected
users for their total contributions toward the Regional Sewerage Facilities;
5. Ensuring equity between various classes of users based· on the
volume, strength and flow rate characteristics of their discharges together with any other
relevant factors identified bv the Commission;
6. Ensuring efficient and cost-effective financial administration of the
Regional Sewerage Facilities; and
7. Complying with applicable laws and regulations including those
governing the establishment of user charges and the establishment of system
development charges pursuant to ORS 223.297 et seq.
g. Establish billing and collection systems, if necessary, in locations where such
systems are not provided by others.
h. Contract with the Governing Bodies as appropriate for operation and
maintenance of the Regional Sewerage Facilities, administrative services for the
Commission and for other services as necessary.
i. Contract for consultant services.
j. Provide service only to the Governing Bodies.
k. Comply with state and federal standards.
I. Adopt minimum uniform standards for pretreatment requirements for industrial
and other wastes as necessary.
m. Adopt minimum standards for construction and maintenance of local sewage
collection systems.
n. Improve the Regional Sewerage Facilities pursuant to the Commission's
Facilities Plan. Changes in the Facilities Plan made by the Commission that result from
what are described as the Partial or Comprehensive updates scheduled for 2010, 2015,
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2020 and 2025 in the 20-Year Project List, will be submitted to the Governing Bodies for
review and approval. The scheduled updates shall be submitted at least 6 months in
advance of the anticipated approval date and shall be accompanied by an estimate of
the effect the update may have on sewer user charges and system development
charges. All other changes to the Facilities Plan may be made by the Commission
without referral to the Governing Bodies unless the Commission estimates that they will
increase either sewer user charges or system development charges by 5% or more. In
that event, the proposed change to the Facilities Plan shall be submitted to the
Governing Bodies for review and approval in accordance with the above procedure for
scheduled updates except -that the pr-opGsed change -shall be submitted .at least 90 .days-·---
in advance of the anticipated approval date.
o. Take any action necessary or convenient to perform the above functions or
other duties as specified elsewhere in this Agreement. No powers or duties related to
local annexation or growth policies are granted to the Commission.
p. Issue Bonds as provided in ORS 190.080 or as otherwise allowed under state
law, and enter into covenants regarding the operation of the Regional Sewerage
Facilities and the imposition of sewer user charges and system development charges
that are intended to secure favorable interest rates and other terms for the Sands.
4. Membership: The Commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members:
a. Each Governing Body shall appoint to the Commission one (1) elected official
of that Governing Body.
b. The City Council of Eugene, shall appoint two (2) additional members to the
Commission. The City Council of Springfield and the Lane County Commissioners shall
each appoint one additional member to the Commission.
c. Members of the Commission shall serve for the term set by the Commission in
its bylaws and at the pleasure of the Governing Body appointing that member.
d. A quorum of the Commission shall be five (5) members providing at least one
member appointed by each Governing Body is present. Decisions of the Commission
shall require a majority vote of the entire membership unless otherwise provided in this
Agreement.
5. Bylaws: The Commission shall adopt a set of bylaws governing its conduct. The
bylaws shall:
a. Establish times and places of meetings.
b. Establish a central office for the Commission which shall have a mailing
address, a telephone and a complete set of records of the Commission, be the main
place where information about the Commission can be obtained, and be under the
charge of the designated agent of the Commission.
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c. Prescribe officers of the Commission, including president and other officers to
be elected by the Commission from among its members. The president shall see that
meetings of the Commission are conducted in accordance with the bylaws.
6. Meetings: Meetings of the Commission shall be held regularly at times and places
designated in the bylaws.
7. Functions of Governing Bodies: The Governing Bodies shall continue to perform
the following functions:
a. Billing and collection of sewer user charges and system development charges.
User charges will be billed and collected. monthly. System development charges will be
billed and collected by Eugene and Springfield in accordance with state law.
b. Provide local sewage collection (sewers beyond those specified in Appendix
"A".)
c. Provide customer contact.
d. Establish local annexation and growth policies.
8. Obligations of Goverrling Bodies: The Governing Bodies shall assume the
following obligations:
a. Each month remit to the Commission all revenues that are collected by the
Governing Body on behalf of the Commission. Efforts to collect delinquent accounts will
be consistent with the policies and practices for the collection of delinquent accounts for
other utility charges due to the Eugene Water and Electric Board for such revenues
collected by Eugene and the Springfield Utility Board for such revenues collected by
Springfield. If Lane County collects revenue on behalf of the Commission, Lane County
will use delinquent account collection policies and practices that are similar to those ·
used by the Eugene Water and Electric Board and the Springfield Utility Board.
b. Adopt, as a minh:num, the Commission's standards for construction and
maintenance of sewage collection systems and for pretreatment requirements for
industrial and other wastes.
c. Adopt sewer user charges and system development charges and impose those
charges on behalf of the Commission at the rates and in the amounts recommended by
the Commission pursuant to Section 3.e.1. Any objection to the rates or amounts of
such sewer user charges or system development charges recommended by the
Commission pursuant to Section 3.e.1 shall be resolved pursuant to the third paragraph
of Section 16 of this Agreement. If the Commission recommends additional rates and
amounts pursuant to Section 3.e.2, those additional sewer user charges and system
development charges shall only be adopted if they are approved by the Governing
Bodies.
d. Provide the Commission with regular periodic reports of revenues and
expenses related to Regional Sewerage Facilities.
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e. Establish seiVice area boundaries and provide for adjustment thereto as
necessary to ensure that seiVice is provided only to areas within the city limits of
Eugene and Springfield (City Limits); to users currently being seiVed or to whom
contractual seiVice commitments have been made who are outside the City Limits; and
to any other areas outside the City Limits ·to which seiVice may be extended in
conformity with the Growth Management provisions in Chapter II of the Metro Plan and
the Public Facilities and SeiVices Element provisions in Chapter Ill of the Metro Plan, as
amended-.-
f. The Governing Bodies will make commitments necessary to assist the
Commission in obtaining favorable interest rates and other terms for Bonds approved by
the Governing Bodies under ORS 190.080(1 ).
9. Commission's Liabilities: The Governing Bodies shall be obligated to impose,
collect and remit to the Commission sewer user charges and system development
charges and to comply with the obligations specifically imposed on the Governing
Bodies by this Agreement. Except as provided in the· preceding sentence, the
Governing Bodies shall not be liable for the debts, liabilities or obligations of the
Commission.
10. Grants and Bonds: The Commission shall apply for grants and issue Bonds to
achieve the objectives of this Agreement and to carry out an adequate program of
sewerage within the Urban Growth Boundary.
11. Contracts: The Commission may enter into contracts for technical assistance and
for construction of facilities to achieve the objectives of this Agreement and to provide
necessary sewerage in the area.
12. Hearings: The Commission may conduct hearings on complaints from any rate
payer who is aggrieved by rules of the Commission, by sewerage rules, regulations,
policies, or practices of the Governing Bodies, or by any aspect of the sewerage
operations of the Governing Bodies. "Rate payer" means any person or entity
responsible for the payment of any charge or fee imposed on behalf of the Commission.
The Commission shall provide in its bylaws for advance notice and for conduct of the
hearings. After the hearing, the Commission shall submit to the Governing Bodies and
to the complainant its findings and recommendations regarding the complaint.
13. Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program: The Commission shall prep-are
an annual and any necessary supplemental budgets and CIP in accordance with its
bylaws. The Commission may make expenditures or incur obligations only within limits
set by the budget and CIP. Except for expenditures that the Commission reasonably
determines are necessary to meet Bond covenants and achieve and maintain an
unenhaneed credit rating of A for the Commission's Bonds from at least one nationally
recognized rating agency, the Commission shall not make any expenditures until the
Commission's budget and CIP have been ratified by the Governing Bodies. The
Commission shall deliver its recommended budget and CIP, together with its estimate of
the rates and amounts that are necessary to fund the recommended budget and Cl P, to
the Governing Bodies by May 1 of each year. If one of the Governing Bodies objects to
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the recommended budget, CIP or the rates necessary to fund them, the Governing
Body shall make every reasonable attempt to use the reconsideration and mediation
process set forth in Section 16 in sufficient time to assure that the Commission has an
approved budget by July 1.
14. Recommendations: Upon recommendation of the Commission, the Governing
Bodies shall:
a. Establish sewerage policies.
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b. Provide the personnel and services necessary for the operation and
maintenance of the regional sewerage syst~m at the expense of the Commission.
c. Adopt a system of sewer user charges and system development charges as
required by Section 8.c of this Agreement.
d. Levy and collect the charges.
e. Apportion funds that the Governing Body receives for sewerage between the
Governing Body and the Commission in direct proportion to the total charges that are
imposed by the Governing Body for sewerage on behalf of the Commission and the
Governing Body.
15. Modification and Termination: This Agreement shall continue until modified by
unanimous consent of the Governing Bodies. A Governing Body may terminate its
participation in the Agreement by providing one year's advance notice of termination to
the other Governing Bodies. If the parties are unable to agree on the division of assets
and liabilities between the parties, the dispute shall be referred to a board of arbitration
for its decision concerning the division. The board shall have five members: a judge of
the Circuit Court of Lane County to be selected by the chief judge of the Court, a
representative of the State Department of Environmental Quality to be selected by the
director of the Department, and one representative who has not served on the
Commission from each Governing Body to be selected by the respective Governing
Bodies. Notwithstanding the preceding language in this Section, a Governing Body that
is obligated to collect revenue on behalf of the Commission may not terminate its
participation in this Agreement unless all Bonds have been paid or defeased.
16. Reconsideration and Mediation: If one or more .of the Governing Bodies objects to
any action proposed or taken by the Commission, including any action taken to update
or implement the Financial Plan or the Facilities Plan, the Governing Body objecting to
the action shalt request that the Commission reconsider such action by delivering a
written request therefor to the Commission. The Commission shalt put such action on its
agenda for reconsideration at any Commission meeting within 45 days after receipt of
the request for reconsideration. Except as provided below, if a Governing Body objects
to the Commission's action after reconsideration by the Commission, the Governing
Body may refer the matter to the General Membership of the Metropolitan Policy
Committee (MPC) for mediation in accordance with any procedure adopted by MPC.
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If a resolution of the matter has not been reached previously, MPC shall, within 45 days
after referral of the matter to MPC, make a written recommendation for resolution of the
matter to the Governing Bodies for their consideration. MPC's recommendation shall be
advisory only and shall not be binding on the Governing Bodies. Except as provided
below, the Commission's action shall take effect only after all Governing Bodies are in
agreement.
If the action objected to is the Commission's determination of rates and amounts
pursuant to Section 3.e.1, the recourse of an objecting Governing Body is limited to
submitting the matter to the Commission for reconsideration within 30 days after the
. Commission's recommendation is made. The Commission's decision on reconsideration
of those rates and amounts shall be final.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, by authority of their respective
Governing Bodies, have executed the within Agreement.
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APPENDIX "A"
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL
SEWERAGE FACILITIES DEFINITION
I. Background.
This Appendix defines the regional sewerage facilities necessary to provide for the
shared wastewater transportation, treatment and disposal needs of the Eugene-
Springfield metropolitan area.
Service shall be provided only within the Urban Growth Boundary. Facilities shall
be designed and constructed to that end, but may be constructed either inside or
outside the Urban Growth Boundary.
The Regional Sewerage Facilities shall be integrated with the Eugene and
Springfield local collection and transportation systems. The combination of regional and
local sewerage facilities, including associated real property comprises the entire
sewerage system for the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The Regional
Sewerage Facilities consist of permanent facilities and temporarily shared facilities.
Permanent Regional Facilities generally support the transportation, treatment, re-use,
and disposal of wastewater and biosolids generated in areas served by Eugene and
Springfield. Temporary Regional Facilities are those which do not meet the definition
for Permanent Regional Facilities (Section II.A below), and were funded, in part, by
Federal construction grant funds. Effective July 1, 2005, the Temporary Regional
Facilities will be owned and operated by the municipality which has planning authority
for the area in which they are located. The ownership interest in such facilities will
remain subject to the security interest of the ·Federal Government until it expires by its
terms on December 31, 2006.
II. Regional Sewerage Facilities.
The Regional Sewerage Facilities include the following:
A. Permanent Regional Facilities.
1. The Eugene-Springfield Regional Water Pollution Control Facilities
(WPCF) that are located at: 410 River Avenue, Eugene, Oregon,and the wet
weather control facility located immediately southwest of the intersection of Walnut
and Aspen Streets, Springfield, Oregon.
2. The Eugene-Springfield Regional Biosolids Management Facilities
(BMF) that are located at 29689 Awbrey Lane, Eugene, Oregon.
3. The Seasonal Industrial Waste Facilities (SIWF) that are located at
91199 Prairie Road, Junction City, Oregon.
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4. The Biocycle Farm Facilities (BFF) that are located at 29689 Awbrey
Lane adjacent to BMF.
5. All sewers, regardless of size or type which, as of the Effective Date,
are required to transport wastewater to the WPCF, BMF, BFF or SIWF from the
points at which wastewater flows are combined from areas served by Eugene and
Springfield together with:
a. The entire "East Bank Interceptor".
b. The Glenwood River Crossing and the portions of the Glenwood
collection system that convey combined wastewater flows from Eugene and
Springfield service areas.
6. Major pump stations, pressure mains and other facilities associated with
the Regional Sewerage Facilities described in Sections II.A 1-5 above, including,
but not limited to:.
a. The Willakenzie Pump Station -located at 3050 Goodpasture Lakes
Loop, Eugene.
b. The Old Springfield plant Pump Station -located at Aspen & Walnut,
Springfield .
. c. The Glenwood Pump Station -located at 3580 Franklin Blvd., Eugene.
d. The Irvington Pump Station -located at 1248 Irvington Drive, Eugene.
e. The pressure main from the WPCF to the BMF.
f. The pressure main from the BMF to the Irvington Pump Station.
g. The pressure main from its current point of origin approximately 250
feet north of Eighth Avenue on Mill Street in Eugene to the SIWF.
h. The pressure main from the WPCF to the BFF.
7. All other sewerage facilities that are not Temporary Regional Facilities
and which, before or after the Effective Date, have been or are acquired or
constructed and maintained by the Metropolitan Wastewater Management
Commission for the purposes of conveying, treating, reusing or disposing
wastewater or wastewater treatment byproducts for sewer users within the Urban
Growth Boundary.
B. Temporary Regional Sewerage Facilities.
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The pump stations, pressure mains and gravity sewers, together with other
facilities directly related thereto consisting of:
1. The Beverly Park :--Don Street relief interceptor, Springfield.
2. The Terry Street Pump Station -located at 5190 Barger Drive, Eugene.
3. The West Irwin Pump Station -located at 2525 West Irwin Way, Eugene.
4. The Filmore Pump Station -located at 1405 E. Briarcliff Lane, Eugene.
Ill. Conveyance of Ownership of Temporary Regional Facilities.
Promptly after the Effective Date, the Temporary Regional Facilities shall be
transferred to the local jurisdiction in which they are located.
IV. Effective Date.
The definition of regional sewerage facilities set forth herein shall be effective on
July 1, 2005.
V. No Change Without Redesignation.
Permanent Regional Sewerage Facilities shall remain regional sewerage facilities
notwithstanding any change in their function or purpose unless and until MWMC, in
coordination with the affected Governing Body, redesignates them, in whole or part, as
nonregional sewerage facilities. The need therefor shall be reviewed by MWMC
annually in conjunction with the preparation of the MWMC budget.
VI. Original Definition of Existing Sewer Facilities.
A. The existing sewage treatment facilities owned by the Cities of Eugene and
Springfield.
B. The existing gravity sewers, pump stations, pressure mains and other
appurtenances owned by the Cities of Eugene and Springfield, from the points at which
the sewer lines first become 24 inches or larger in diameter to the existing treatment
facilities described in Section VI A above.
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